جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Julie Rakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Life Writing
• Autobiography
• Diaries and Journals
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Julie Rak is the HM Tory Chair and Professor in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta. She holds a BA and PhD from McMaster University and an MA from Carleton University. Her research focuses on auto/biography, life writing, and nonfiction in North America, with specialties in gender, Canadian literature, and publishing studies. She has authored or co-edited numerous books, including False Summit: Gender in Mountaineering Nonfiction (2021) and The Routledge Introduction to Auto/biography in Canada (2023). Rak’s academic roles include interim Chair of the EFS Department (2023–2024) and leadership in the Stories of Change research group. She has received prestigious awards such as the J. Gordin Kaplan Award (2023) and the Killam Annual Professorship (2017–2018). Her research explores marginalized narratives, including Inuit literature and digital life writing, with a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on autobiography, gender theory, and Canadian literature. She actively supervises research projects and supports student initiatives like the Roger Smith Undergraduate Research Award. Rak’s work bridges academic rigor with public scholarship, with over 90 media engagements. Education: PhD in English, McMaster University MA in Canadian Studies, Carleton University BA in English, McMaster University Grants & Projects: SSHRC Insight Grant for Government Agents, Literary Agents: Inuit Books and Government Intervention, 1968–1985 Leadership in the Stories of Change initiative Awards & Honors: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022) Henry Marshall Tory Chair (2019–2025) 2024 Visiting Professor at Merton College, Oxford

Mesha M Marenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Creative Writing
• Fiction Writing
• Literary Arts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mesha M Maren is an Associate Professor of the Practice of English at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2023. She holds an M.F.A. from Queens University of Charlotte (2014). Her academic career includes prior roles as Assistant Professor of the Practice (2019-2023) and extensive teaching in creative writing. Maren’s work focuses on narrative-driven creative writing, particularly exploring themes of rural life, family dynamics, and social issues through fiction and literary essays. Her acclaimed novel Sugar Run (2019) examines the complexities of Appalachian culture. She has received prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright Research Award (2018) and MacDowell Colony residency (2015). Recognition highlights include the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize (2015) and multiple short story contest victories. Her teaching portfolio spans introductory creative writing courses to advanced fiction workshops. Maren’s research interests intersect literary arts with sociocultural narratives, evident in publications like West Virginia in Transition (2019) and Milk River (2019). She actively engages in cultural initiatives through Duke's arts programs, co-teaching interdisciplinary courses on New York’s cultural landscape. Awards & Fellowships: Fulbright Research Award (2018) MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2015) Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize (2015) Multiple short story contest victories (2011–2012) Teaching emphasizes craft development in fiction writing, with courses like Advanced Workshop in Fiction and Writing the City: New York as Subject . No formal lab affiliations are noted, though her creative projects often involve collaborative cultural research initiatives.

Rebecca Hainsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children's Media Culture
• Media and Race
• Gender Representation in Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rebecca Hains is a Professor of Media and Communication at Salem State University. Her research focuses on children's media culture, gender representation, and marketing to children through critical/cultural studies. Ph.D. in Mass Media and Communication from Temple University (2007) Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies from Temple University (2007) M.S. in Mass Communication from Boston University (2000) B.A. in English/Communication Arts from Emmanuel College (1998) Her work has been featured in major news outlets like BBC, The New York Times, and NPR. She has authored two monographs: The Princess Problem (2014) and Growing Up with Girl Power (2012), and co-edited three collections on children's media and toys. Recent publications analyze: Barbie's body politics and diversity marketing Gendered marketing in LEGO toys Intersectional analysis of media's impact on children Critical perspectives on youth media consumption She actively engages in public scholarship through RebeccaHains.com , social media, and media commentary. Key research trends show: Continuity in examining gendered consumer culture Evolution from girl power narratives to contemporary princess culture Increasing focus on intersectional analyses of race, gender, and class Interdisciplinary approach combining media studies, sociology, and gender studies Her teaching includes courses like: MCO 222 How Advertising Works MCO 303 Media and Race MCO 475 Critical Analysis of Media and Culture MCO 330 UX Research in Digital Media

Catherine Wessingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Women in Religions
• New Religious Movements
• Religion and Media
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Catherine Wessinger is the Rev. H. James Yamauchi, S.J. Professor of the History of Religions at Loyola University New Orleans, where she teaches in the Department of Religious Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as co-director of the Loyola Himalaya Adventure: Summer Study in Dharamsala, India program and director of the Religion and Media Minor. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in History of Religions from the University of Iowa (1985) Dr. Wessinger's research spans several interconnected fields within religious studies. She is particularly known for her expertise in women in religions, new religious movements, millennialism, and religion and violence. Her work often examines the intersection of gender and religion, with special attention to women's leadership in both mainstream and marginal religious traditions. She has conducted extensive research on Tibetan and Indian religions, as well as the Branch Davidian movement and other new religious movements that have experienced conflict with authorities. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding religious movements that exist outside mainstream religious traditions, with particular attention to how these groups interact with society and authority structures. Over her career, she has traced the evolution of millennialist thought across different cultures and historical periods, while also documenting women's leadership roles in religious movements that have often provided more opportunities for female religious authority than mainstream traditions. Dr. Wessinger serves as co-general editor of Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions published by University of California Press, and is editor of the Women in Religions series at New York University Press. She is also co-director of the Women in the World's Religions and Spirituality Project , part of the World Religions and Spirituality Project online encyclopedia. Her advising work has been particularly notable in her oral history project with surviving Branch Davidians, which produced three autobiographies. She continues this work through her YouTube channel, documenting first-hand accounts from Branch Davidian survivors. Her current research includes writing books on the Branch Davidian-Federal Agents Conflict and Women in New Religious Movements for the Cambridge Elements Series.

Dan Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Fantasy Worldbuilding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dan White is a Senior Lecturer in Musicology at the Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Huddersfield. His research focuses on fantasy worldbuilding through music in film, theme parks, and transmedia contexts. As a member of the Centre for Research in Music and its Technologies, he explores cinematic sound design and audience emotional engagement with musical motifs. Specializes in fantasy film music analysis Expert in diegetic/non-diegetic sound dynamics Investigates nostalgia through musical cues Recent publications examine Harry Potter's musical universe, Jurassic Park's sonic environments, and Amazon's Rings of Power TV adaptations. His work contributes to understanding how music shapes immersive fictional worlds across multiple media platforms.

Sarah Annunziatoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Italian Children’s Literature
• Media Studies
• History of Childhood in Italy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarah Annunziato is an Associate Professor of Italian and Director of both the Undergraduate Program in Italian and the Italian Language Program (1000-2000 level courses) at the University of Virginia. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from Smith College. Her research focuses on children’s literature, media, and trauma representation, with a particular emphasis on Italian and U.S. texts. She also investigates language pedagogy, including game-based learning and the role of streaming media in language acquisition. Her teaching spans graduate courses like Dante’s Inferno on Film and undergraduate courses such as Elementary Italian and Small Screen Italy . She has advised MA theses on topics ranging from Italian literature to comparative cinema. Annunziato has received multiple grants, including funding for a tutoring clinic and curriculum development for healthcare-focused Italian courses. Her publications include Clic! L’italiano col telecomando (2024) and articles on topics like colonialism in Emilio Salgari’s works and Dante’s influence on American TV. She actively serves as an editor for La Vendemmia and contributes to initiatives like the Moons and Bonfires archive of Italian-American history.

Zoe Jaquesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children's Literature
• Animal Studies
• Ecocriticism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zoe Jaques is a University Reader in Children’s Literature and Dean of Homerton College at the University of Cambridge. Her work bridges literary theory, philosophy, and children’s literature, with focuses on animal studies, ecocriticism, and posthumanism. She has held fellowships at Harvard, the University of Texas, and Kent State University, and her research has been supported by the British Academy and Sasakawa Foundation. Education: BA (Hons) English Literature, MA English Studies, PhD in English Literature, PGCert in Higher Education. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of multiple literary societies including the Children’s Literature Association and International Board on Books for Young People. Research interests span intersections of children’s literature with animal ethics, environmental critique, film (especially Disney), and the history of the book. Recent articles explore poetry memorization in schools, posthumanism in Philip Pullman’s works, and ecological themes in fantasy. Current projects include the Cambridge History of Children's Literature in English and studies on entomology in Victorian childhood narratives. She supervises diverse PhD topics ranging from disability representation to posthumanist ontology in children’s texts. Awards include the 2017 Louise Betchel Visiting Professorship and 2013 Katharine F. Pantzer Jr. Fellowship. Active in academic leadership, she previously taught at Anglia Ruskin University and Birkbeck College, London.

Alison Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Children's Literature
• Reading for pleasure
• Social class
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alison Baker is a Senior Lecturer at the University of East London within the School of Childhood and Social Care. She specializes in Education and teaches modules on inclusion, Primary English, children's literature, and reflective practice in Primary Teaching. PhD candidate researching white working-class children in children's fantasy fiction Areas of expertise: Social class representation, reading for pleasure, inclusive pedagogy Research Focus: Investigates how social class portrayal in fantasy literature impacts children's reading engagement, with particular attention to working-class disempowerment in fictional narratives. Her work bridges literary analysis with educational practice through projects like the UEL Goodreads discussion group. Key Publications: Contributions on social class in Harry Potter, children's comics, and critical reading pedagogy. Notable works include analyses of social capital in fantasy fiction and the use of social media for teacher development. External Roles: Served as Children's Programme Coordinator at Eastercon 2019 (Ytterbium) and currently sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Historical Fiction.

• Cultural Studies
• Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anabel Galindo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies at Northern Arizona University. Her academic work focuses on intersections of history, cultural studies, and mobility patterns. Research Interests: Early 20th Century, Adventurers, Sailors, Miners, Community Culture. In 2023, she published a significant article on Yaqui indigenous mobility in Baja California, analyzing historical and cultural dynamics through the lens of colonialism and migration. Her work contributes to understanding transregional cultural networks and marginalized communities' resilience.

Ľuboslav Paľoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Children's Book Illustration
• Graphic Design
• Visual Storytelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ľuboslav Paľo is a Slovak illustrator and educator born in 1968, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava 's Department of Graphics and Other Media. With 25+ years of teaching experience since 2003, he specializes in children's book illustration and visual storytelling . Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava (ArtD. 2011) Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava (Mgr. art 1998) Known for his color-saturated illustrations with anthropomorphic animal characters, Paľo's work balances narrative rhythm and plastic textures . He contributes to educational publishing through mathematics and science textbooks while maintaining artistic expression. His works have been exhibited internationally in Japan , Italy , and Poland . Notable awards include: Golden Apple at BIB 2005 Ministry of Culture Award 2006 Ľudovít Fulla Award 2008 Paľo actively participates in illustration biennials and serves on international juries , blending pedagogical experience with artistic innovation in his academic role.

Monica Chienمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing
• Tourism
• Consumer Behaviour
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr Monica Chien is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland. With multidisciplinary expertise in marketing, psychology, and tourism, her research focuses on consumer behavior, tourist-host dynamics, and branding strategies. She has led international projects on sport scandals, tourism sustainability, and resident-tourist intergroup relations. Bachelor of Business (Administration), Queensland University of Technology Master of Business (Coursework), Queensland University of Technology Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Her research bridges experimental studies with practical applications in traveler behavior , social identity theory , and pro-environmental tourism practices . Recent projects explore sport scandals' impact on brands, international education-tourism nexus, and resident responses to tourism development. She supervises PhD candidates in topics like augmented reality marketing, cultural policy, and First Nations legacy planning. Key funding includes grants from the Japan Science and Technology Agency , ARC Linkage Projects , and The Academy of Korean Studies . Her work appears in top journals like Journal of Sustainable Tourism , Annals of Tourism Research , and European Sport Management Quarterly , with themes spanning social identity, sustainable practices, and behavioral interventions.

Fabian Bernhardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Business
• Business Psychology
• Emotions in Organizations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabian Bernhard is a Full Professor of Management and Psychology at EDHEC Business School, with campuses in Paris, Lille, Nice, and London. He holds dual PhDs in business studies and psychology, both earned summa cum laude, and serves as a research fellow for family business at the University of Mannheim and for psychology at the University of Frankfurt. His work uniquely bridges emotional dynamics in organizational contexts with family business succession challenges. His academic credentials include: PhD in Business Studies (Dr. rer. pol, summa cum laude) PhD in Psychology (Dr. rer. nat, summa cum laude) Prof. Bernhard's research focuses on emotional dynamics in businesses, preparation of next-generation family business leaders, and psychological attachment to family firms. Drawing from his upbringing in a multigenerational entrepreneurial family, he investigates how emotions like pride, guilt, and moral identity influence succession planning, gender equality initiatives, and organizational decision-making. His work frequently examines the tension between emotional authenticity and professional expectations in family enterprises. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary trend merging psychology, business ethics, and healthcare innovation. His research increasingly explores emotional drivers in digital transformation, sustainable technology adoption, and gender dynamics, often connecting micro-level psychological processes to macro-level organizational outcomes. This cross-pollination between family business studies and emotion research represents a distinctive scholarly signature. Key professional recognitions include: Best Dissertation Honorable Mention from the Family Firm Institute at Harvard University Prof. Bernhard actively shapes his field through editorial leadership on the Family Business Review and Journal of Family Business Strategy boards since 2014, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Family Firm Institute (FFI) in Boston. His pre-academic career in mergers and acquisitions at a New York financial advisory firm provides practical grounding for his theoretical work, particularly in understanding emotional dimensions of high-stakes business transitions.

Kirstin Hallmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sport Management
• Sustainability
• Athlete Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kirstin Hallmann is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sport Economics and Sport Management at the German Sport University Cologne. Her research focuses on sport management, sustainability, athlete development, and event management. She holds a PhD and has contributed to over 211 publications since 2017, including studies on dual career facilitators for elite athletes, paralympic marketing communication, and climate-resilient tourism strategies. Her work explores intersections between sport and society, with notable projects such as 'Social functions and social responsibility of formal sports organizations' and 'Mega-sporting events and their capability of meaning-making'. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Event Management and European Sport Management Quarterly . Education: PhD in Sport Management, German Sport University Cologne Key Research Areas: Dual career systems, sport sustainability, volunteer dynamics, and heritage event authenticity Dr. Hallmann has received awards including the 2024 Elite Best Reviewer for the Journal of Travel Research and the AIEST Best Contribution Award (2018, 2021). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sport management theory with practical applications in tourism, policy, and athlete well-being.

• American Cinema
• Science Fiction Films
• Cultural Artifacts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Terence McSweeney is a Senior Lecturer in Film & TV at Solent University, affiliated with the Film and Media department and the Contemporary Screen Studies Research Group. His academic work focuses on American cinema, science fiction, cultural artifacts, and post-9/11 media representations. He has contributed to critical analyses of major franchises like James Bond and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, exploring themes of continuity, identity, and societal impact. McSweeney has led or co-led projects such as the 2024-2025 'Mapping the Marvel Cinematic Universe,' examining narrative and cultural dynamics in the franchise. His research spans global film studies, including works on directors like Alfonso Cuarón and Frank Darabont, and he has engaged in activities like invited talks on African identity and consultancy for cultural narratives. McSweeney’s publications bridge film theory, cultural criticism, and genre analysis, with recent works addressing topics like superhero films, post-Endgame cinematic futures, and the intersection of cinema with social movements like #MeToo. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his academic trajectory is evident through his prolific research output. His research interests, as highlighted by institutional fingerprints, include American cinema, science fiction, cultural artifacts, and the War on Terror’s impact on media. McSweeney has collaborated internationally, hosting academic visitors and engaging in external research visits, such as his 2018-2019 stint at UCL’s Institute of Advanced Studies. His advising and grants involvement includes co-leading a Solent University internal project on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has also contributed to edited volumes and peer-reviewed chapters, demonstrating leadership in curating critical perspectives on film franchises. McSweeney’s work often integrates historical context with modern socio-political themes, reflecting a commitment to analyzing cinema as a cultural battleground and artifact.

Sylvain Wagnonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Education
• Alternative Pedagogies
• History of School Practices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sylvain Wagnon is a Professor of Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Education, University of Montpellier, where he serves as head of the Cedrhe (Center for the History of Education UM) and is a member of the Lirdef research unit. Holding both agrégation and a doctorate in history, his academic work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary educational challenges. His research focuses on the history of alternative and libertarian education pedagogies, the evolution of school practices and tools, and the current challenges facing non-traditional educational approaches. Wagnon examines how historical educational practices inform contemporary debates, particularly regarding material culture in schools, children's rights in public spaces, and the relationship between urban environments and educational experiences. Wagnon's recent publications reveal a consistent thematic thread exploring how physical objects and spaces shape educational experiences. His work on school bags as cultural artifacts, anarchist educational figures like Spirus Gay, and the 'no kids' movement demonstrates his commitment to understanding education through historical and material lenses. His research consistently connects historical educational practices to contemporary policy debates, particularly regarding children's autonomy and rights in public spaces. His scholarly contributions address critical questions about how educational spaces can be reimagined to better serve children's developmental needs while respecting their rights as citizens. Through examining historical precedents, Wagnon provides valuable perspective on current debates about outdoor education, school gardens, urban design for children, and alternative pedagogical approaches. Wagnon actively contributes to public discourse through publications in platforms like The Conversation, where he translates academic research into accessible commentary on pressing educational issues. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical implications for educators, policymakers, and parents seeking to create more child-friendly educational environments.