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Kory Beighle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning and Design. He joined the faculty in 2022, contributing to design studios, architectural history lectures, and theory seminars. Prior to this, he served as the inaugural Park Creative Arts Professor at Miami University in the Department of Architecture and Interior Design. His educational background includes a PhD in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati (2020), a professional Master of Architecture, and a B.S. in Architecture, all from the same institution. His doctoral research focused on 20th and 21st century architectural theory, particularly the concept of disciplinarity and the role of architectural tools, with a secondary focus on theories of visuality. His dissertation, Architectural Alchemy: Collaging Disciplinarity in the Kaleidoscopic , critically analyzed the work of Charles and Ray Eames. Kory's research and teaching are deeply interdisciplinary, exploring the intersections of design, pedagogy, tools, and spatial narrative within a kaleidoscopic paradigm. He aims to help designers and builders integrate thinking, making, and being in their practice. His work has been presented at national and international conferences, art exhibitions, film competitions, and academic journals. While no specific publications or research projects are listed, his scholarly focus suggests strong engagement with theoretical and methodological innovations in architecture. He has over a decade of teaching experience across diverse academic contexts, including foundational courses and graduate thesis studios in interior design, architectural engineering, and architecture. His approach emphasizes critical inquiry and experimental methodologies, particularly through the lens of film and architecture. Kory was born in a small town in rural Ohio and maintains an active role in architectural education and scholarship. He is affiliated with the Department of Architecture at Kansas State University, where he contributes to both pedagogy and research.

• Architectural Theory
• Architectural History
• Design Pedagogy
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Andreas Winkler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science. Prior to his current appointment, he held teaching and research positions at the University of California, Berkeley; Freie Universität Berlin; University of Oxford; and University of Warsaw. His office is located at 4 Bancroft Avenue, Room 421, Toronto, ON, M5S 1C1, with contact email andreas.winkler@utoronto.ca and phone 416-865-2513. Education: PhD, Uppsala University Winkler specializes in the history and philology of Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt, with expertise in Demotic and Coptic manuscripts. His research examines the history of science—particularly astral sciences—alongside social history, religious practices, and onomastics across Egyptian history. He integrates written evidence with material culture and art, focusing on interdisciplinary analysis of ancient texts and artifacts. His methodological approach combines philological rigor with historical contextualization to explore cultural transitions in ancient Egypt. Analysis of Winkler's 13 publications from 2022-2025 reveals dominant themes in ancient Egyptian astronomy, astrology, and magic, with recurring focus on Demotic/Coptic manuscripts. His work bridges philology and social history, examining topics like horoscopes, zodiacs, marriage practices, and temple economies. Publications span major academic presses including Brill, De Gruyter, and University of Chicago Press, demonstrating consistent contributions to understanding scientific traditions and daily life in Roman and Late Antique Egypt.

• Egyptology
• Coptic Studies
• Demotic Studies
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Joanna Inglot serves as the Edith M. Kelso Associate Professor of Art History at Macalester College, where she teaches courses spanning modern and contemporary art, gender studies, and transnational art history. Her research focuses on feminist art, art in former Eastern Europe, and the intersections of art with gender politics and historical memory. Dr. Inglot's research interests encompass modern and contemporary art within global contexts, with a particular emphasis on feminist art movements and the art of Eastern Europe during and after communism. She explores transcultural dialogues, the body in performance art, and the role of art in political resistance, especially in post-communist societies. Her recent scholarly work reveals a strong focus on feminist art in Eastern Europe, examining figures like Natalia LL and Magdalena Abakanowicz, and extending to diasporic artists such as Shirin Neshat. Themes of memory, gender, and the political dimensions of art consistently thread through her publications. Dr. Inglot has received numerous prestigious awards and grants, including: Fulbright Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Grant International Exchanges Commission Grant (IREX) National Endowment of the Humanities Grant Faculty Exceptional Performance Award (2022-23) Mellon Periclean Faculty Leadership Grant in the Humanities (2024-25) As an active researcher and curator, she has directed symposia at institutions like Tate Modern and is currently editing a volume on Abakanowicz and writing a book on feminism in the post-communist world. Her work is supported by significant grants that enable her to advance scholarship in art history and feminist studies.

• Modern and Contemporary Art
• Feminist Art
• Art in Eastern Europe
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Xun Liu is an Associate Professor of History at Rutgers University , specializing in the history of Daoism in Late Imperial and Modern China . Affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences , Liu's research explores the interplay between Daoist temples, local society, and state modernization efforts in Nanyang, central China, from the 17th century to the present. Research Focus: Liu's work bridges Chinese history , religious studies , and urban sociology . Key themes include: Daoist temples as cultural and social institutions Neidan (inner alchemy) practices in urban settings State-religion dynamics during modernization Material culture and female piety in Daoism Recent Publications: His scholarship analyzes Daoism's adaptation to Republican-era Shanghai print culture, Qing military collaborations in Nanyang, and 20th-century spiritual travel narratives. Articles appear in Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies , T’oung Pao , and Late Imperial China . Awards: Recognized with grants from the Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation , ACLS , and CNRS , Liu has held prestigious fellowships at Harvard University and UC Berkeley.

• Chinese History
• Daoism
• Religious History
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Professor Gavin Parkinson is a leading scholar of European Modernism and Surrealism at The Courtauld Institute of Art in London. He holds a BA from the University of Manchester, an MA from The Courtauld (1997), and a PhD (2000). Before becoming Professor in 2019, he held roles at Birkbeck College and the University of Oxford. His research focuses on intersections between art, science, and literature, particularly Surrealism’s engagement with modern science, occult practices, and science fiction. Education: BA, University of Manchester MA, The Courtauld Institute of Art (1997) PhD, The Courtauld Institute of Art (2000) Research interests include Surrealist historiography, art and science relationships, and the longue durée of Surrealism from 1848 to 1960. He has published extensively on André Breton, Robert Rauschenberg, and surrealist engagements with quantum theory, alchemy, and comics. Recent works explore surrealism’s links to science fiction, Tex Avery’s animation, and Hilma af Klint’s legacy. Professor Parkinson has supervised over 15 PhD students on topics ranging from surrealist fairy tales to postwar European constructivism. He has held editorial roles for Art History and series on surrealism and transnational art. His work bridges art historiography with interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing surrealist movements’ global and scientific dimensions.

• European Modernism
• Surrealism
• Art and Science
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Ronnie Littlejohn is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Asian Studies at Belmont University, within the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Baylor University with a specialization in Comparative Philosophy, Chinese thought, Ethics, and Early Modern Thought. His academic work bridges Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, with a particular focus on Daoism, Confucianism, and moral philosophy. Education: Ph.D., Baylor University Post-doctoral Studies: University of Chicago, University of Hawaii, University of Arizona, Harvard University, Notre Dame, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Littlejohn’s research interests include comparative philosophy, Chinese philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of language. He has conducted extensive field research on Zhengyi Daoist lineages in China and has been deeply involved in promoting Asian studies in the U.S. through leadership roles in ASIANetwork and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. His scholarship emphasizes the relevance of classical Chinese thought to contemporary ethical and philosophical debates. His recent publications span topics such as Daoist sacred sites, moral education, philosophical dialogue in Chinese thought, and the reinterpretation of classical texts like the Daodejing and Zhuangzi . The articles reflect a strong thematic engagement with Daoism, Confucian ethics, comparative hermeneutics, and the application of wu-wei to Western moral philosophy. His work consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary philosophical inquiry. Scientific Awards and Honors: Tennessee Professor of the Year, 2015 Virginia M. Chaney Distinguished Professor Award, 2013 Distinguished Service Award, ASIANetwork, 2021 International Talent Cooperation Programme Award, Henan Province, China, 2016 Distinguished Service Award, International East-West Center Alumni Association, 2006 Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, 2003 Dr. Littlejohn has served as a grant director and co-director for multiple educational initiatives, including the Tennessee National Consortium for Teaching about Asia and the National Consortium for Teaching about East Asia. He has directed Belmont University’s student travel programs in China and Hawaii and has led numerous faculty development workshops. He is also an active contributor to academic journals and encyclopedias, including the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the International Encyclopedia of Ethics . He has directed several symposia on Asian studies at Belmont and has been a keynote speaker at international conferences in China and the U.S. His work in media includes television programs on Daoism and contributions to National Geographic ’s Sacred Journeys series.

• Comparative Philosophy
• Chinese Philosophy
• Daoism
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Ian McAdam is a Professor in the English Department at the University of Lethbridge, where he has taught early modern English literature and introductory courses since 1995. His scholarship focuses on Renaissance drama, particularly Shakespeare and Marlowe, with institutional recognition through the 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award. His educational trajectory includes: BA (English, Honors) from the University of Victoria MA (English) from the University of Toronto PhD (English) from Dalhousie University (thesis on Christopher Marlowe) McAdam's research centers on early modern masculinity, examining how Reformation theology shaped gender identity and how magic functioned as a cultural discourse. He employs psychoanalytic frameworks to analyze self-fashioning in Shakespeare, Milton, and Jacobean drama, while exploring intersections with witchcraft, religious psychology, and seventeenth-century poetry. His expertise spans textual analysis, historical theology, and gender theory within Renaissance contexts. His publication history (1995–2015) reveals evolving scholarly priorities: initial work on Marlowe's identity construction expanded into comparative studies of magic across playwrights (Jonson, Greene), then matured into theological examinations of masculinity in Shakespeare and Milton. Recurring themes include religious conflict in domestic tragedies, satirical treatments of alchemy, and the psychological dimensions of gender performance. Key honors include: Roma Gill Award (Second-place, 1999-2000) for The Irony of Identity University of Lethbridge Distinguished Teaching Award (2009) McAdam has authored two monographs: The Irony of Identity: Self and Imagination in the Drama of Christopher Marlowe (1999) and Magic and Masculinity in Early Modern English Drama (2009). His extensive article corpus demonstrates rigorous engagement with primary texts and theoretical frameworks, consistently advancing understandings of gender, religion, and power in Renaissance literature.

• Early modern masculinity
• Renaissance magic and witchcraft
• Shakespeare studies
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Matthias Riedl is Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he is also a member of the Center for Religious Studies and the Doctoral School of History. He holds affiliations with the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies and has taught extensively in comparative political thought and religious history. His academic career includes prior roles as Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University, and Visiting Lecturer at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. His educational background includes an M.A. and Ph.D. (summa cum laude) from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. His research lies at the intersection of religion and politics, focusing on intellectual history, apocalypticism, and radical religious movements from late antiquity to the early modern period. He has a strong interest in comparative frameworks, including non-Western political thought and religious dissent across cultures. Riedl’s recent publications explore themes such as apocalyptic violence, the political theology of Thomas Müntzer and Joachim of Fiore, and the secularization of religious concepts in modern ideologies. His work bridges historical analysis with philosophical inquiry, often engaging with theorists like Eric Voegelin and Karl Löwith. The articles reflect a consistent focus on millenarian thought, revolutionary agency, and the symbolic continuity of apocalyptic traditions across epochs. Among his scientific contributions are numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes on topics ranging from the ordering of time to the city as a symbolic center. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record and international academic engagements reflect scholarly recognition. Riedl has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students on diverse topics including church-state relations, religious violence, and comparative theology. He has directed multiple international summer schools on religion and politics, often in collaboration with institutions like Duke University. His research is supported by long-term projects and interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly through the Eranos Conferences. He is actively involved in research groups and has contributed to collective works on prophets, time, and the secular sphere in theology. His ongoing monograph on Thomas Müntzer underscores his commitment to understanding revolutionary religious thought in historical context.

• Religion and Politics
• Intellectual History
• Political Theology
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Regula Forster is a Professor of Islamic History and Culture at the University of Tübingen, where she has served since 2020. She currently holds the position of Vice Dean for Research of the Faculty of Humanities. Previously, she was Professor of Arabic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin (2018-2020) and an SNSF professor at the University of Zürich (2016-2018). Her academic journey includes a junior professorship at Freie Universität Berlin (2008-2018) and post-doctoral research at the University of Oxford (2007-2008). PhD (Dr. phil.) from University of Zurich (2005) Habilitation from Freie Universität Berlin (2015) Studied German, Arabic, and Philosophy at Universities of Zürich, Tübingen and Birzeit (1994-2000) Professor Forster's research focuses on the intersection of literature, science, and religion in the Islamic world. Her primary areas include Arabic alchemy, particularly the works of Ibn Arfa' Ra's, knowledge transmission through literary forms, Quranic exegesis, and cultural exchanges between East and West. She examines how scientific knowledge was conveyed through dialogues, poetry, and other literary forms in medieval Arabic texts. Her publication record shows a strong focus on alchemy in the Islamic world, with numerous articles analyzing alchemical poetry, manuscripts, and the relationship between religious scholarship and scientific practice. She has also made significant contributions to understanding the transmission of Aristotelian knowledge through texts like the Sirr al-asrār/Secretum secretorum across cultural boundaries. Professor Forster has organized and participated in numerous international conferences and workshops on Islamic studies, alchemy, and manuscript culture. She serves as editor for the 'Islam' section of Orientalistische Literaturzeitung since 2009 and has edited special issues on alchemy in the Islamicate world. She leads a major research project on the Alchemist Ibn Arfa' Ra's and his poetry collection Šuḏūr aḏ-ḏahab ('The Gold Splinters'), examining how traditional religious scholarship in the Arab-Islamic world was reconciled with 'secret science' such as alchemy. This project involves extensive manuscript research across multiple institutions worldwide.

• Islamic History and Culture
• Arabic Literature
• Alchemy in Islamic World
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Florin George Călian is a researcher at the Center for Ecumenical Research within the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu , with a focus on the intersection of history of philosophy , religious studies , and classical philology . He co-founded the Dan Slușanschi School of Classical and Oriental Languages , which offers Latin, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, and Sahidic Coptic to international students. Călian’s editorial work includes coordinating the Review of Ecumenical Studies (RES) and the Ratio publishing series. Education : Master’s in Greco-Roman History (University of Bucharest), Master’s in Medieval Studies (Central European University), PhD in Philosophy (Central European University, supervised by Gabor Betegh). Research Areas : Ontology of numbers in Plato, sacred space politics, Neoplatonic theology, historiography of alchemy, and interdisciplinary links between philosophy and Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Recent Publications include analyses of Plato’s mathematical ontology, critiques of Hagia Sophia’s reconversion, and editorials on the problem of evil. His 2021 monograph Numbers, Ontologically Speaking: Plato on Numerosity reinterprets Platonic dialogues through mathematical philosophy. Academic Engagements span roles as a coordinator for the Dan Slușanschi School, editorial board member for RES and SCHOLÉ , and organizer of conferences bridging theology and philosophy.

• History of Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Classical Philology
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Alexandre Roberts is an Associate Professor of Classics and History at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. A specialist in Byzantine and medieval Middle Eastern intellectual history, Roberts bridges the scholarly traditions of the Byzantine Empire and the Islamicate world with particular focus on scientific and philosophical exchanges. His research spans Byzantium and the Middle East , Greek and Arabic philology , classical traditions , intellectual history , history of science and religion , and history of chemistry . Roberts' scholarly work demonstrates how Byzantine scholars engaged with Arabic scientific and philosophical texts, particularly in the realm of alchemical traditions and technical literature. Roberts' publication record shows consistent scholarly output since 2011, with particular productivity in recent years focusing on alchemical traditions, scientific exchange between Byzantine and Islamicate cultures, and intellectual history. His research reveals patterns of cross-cultural knowledge transmission and adaptation that challenge traditional narratives of scientific development. His significant recognition includes the National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2022-2023) and the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2020-2021) , highlighting the importance of his interdisciplinary work at the intersection of Byzantine and Islamicate studies. Roberts actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization, including the 2024 workshop on 'Chrysopoetic Recipes and Chemical Theory in Medieval Greek and Arabic Texts' at Freie Universität Berlin, demonstrating his commitment to advancing collaborative scholarship in his field.

• Byzantium and the Middle East
• Greek and Arabic philology
• classical traditions
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Professor Iwo Amelung is a distinguished scholar of Sinology at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, where he has served as Professor of Sinology since the winter semester of 2007. He previously held leadership roles including Vice Dean of the Department of Linguistics and Cultural Studies (2009-2012) and Dean of the Faculty (2012-2014). Amelung has also been Spokesperson of the SFB 1095 'Discourses of Weakness and Resource Regimes' from 2017 to 2019. His academic career includes significant international engagement, particularly with Chinese academic institutions, where he served as Managing Director of the European Center for Chinese Studies at Peking University (2003-2007) and as a Visiting Professor for Senior International Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011). Amelung's research focuses on the reception of Western knowledge in China during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic period, the development of modern academic disciplines in China, and the relationship between science/technology and discourses on Chinese identity. His work explores how China integrated Western scientific concepts while maintaining cultural identity, with particular attention to historical narratives about national weakness and strength. His scholarship spans intellectual history, history of science, environmental history (particularly concerning the Yellow River), and the development of scientific terminology in Chinese. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent thematic trajectory examining how China engaged with Western knowledge systems while constructing its own scientific identity. The publications demonstrate increasing focus on discourses of weakness in modern China, resource regimes, and the localization of scientific knowledge. His work moves from specific historical case studies (like Yellow River flood management) toward broader theoretical frameworks analyzing Chinese intellectual responses to modernity. Professor Amelung has supervised numerous academic projects and conferences, particularly those exploring the intersection of Chinese history, science, and national identity. His leadership in the SFB 1095 research program demonstrates his commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research examining historical discourses of weakness and resource management in East Asia.

• History of Science in China
• Reception of Western Knowledge in Late Imperial China
• Development of Modern Academic Disciplines in China
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Dr. Marina Escolano-Poveda is a Senior Lecturer in Classics/Ancient History and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool's Department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, where she has held a permanent position since 2022. She previously served as a Lecturer at the same institution (2018–2021) and University of Manchester (2021–2022). PhD in Near Eastern Studies (Egyptology with minor in Ancient Greek) from Johns Hopkins University (2017) Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2019–2021) Over 15 years of archaeological fieldwork experience in Egypt and Spain Her research synthesizes: Literature, religion, and philosophy of Graeco-Roman Egypt Egyptian temple intellectual networks and priestly knowledge systems Demotic hieratic astronomical/astrological texts Early alchemical traditions in Egyptian contexts Papyrological work on magical handbooks Key publication trends include: Interdisciplinary analysis of astral sciences Decanal astrology in Demotic sources Cultural transmission in Mediterranean scientific practices Literary and religious syncretism in Egyptian-Greek texts Scientific recognition: Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (2019) Premio BTI-Manuel Iradier (2020) National Manuscripts Conservation Trust funding (2022–2024) She trains students in: All stages of Egyptian language (hieroglyphic, hieratic, demotic, coptic) Graeco-Roman Egyptian society and culture Ancient Greek language

• Graeco-Roman Egypt
• Egyptian Temples
• Priesthood Studies
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John Slater is a Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Colorado State University, specializing in Early Modern Hispanic Literatures, History of Science, and History of Medicine. His research focuses on knowledge production in 17th-century Spain, particularly how literature disseminated ideas about health and healing. He examines print genres like sermons and drama as vehicles for scientific and medical discourse, highlighting conflicts between religious and medical practices. Slater joined CSU in 2020 after roles at UC Davis, University of Colorado, and Indiana University. He holds a PhD from Brandeis University and a BA from Earlham College. His research explores Jesuit and Franciscan healing practices, their impact on medical reforms, and intersections between literature and science. Awards include the 2023 Interdisciplinary Scholarship Award and 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award (CLA). Key publications analyze alchemy in sermons, venereal disease in Baroque Spain, and transatlantic medicinal plant trade. His edited works include studies on Cervantes and medical drama. Slater’s pedagogical contributions include annotated editions of works by Lope de Vega, Juana Inés de la Cruz, and María de Zayas. He has been honored for innovative mentorship models and career advising. His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with historical, scientific, and cultural studies, emphasizing early modern Spain’s intellectual networks and global exchanges.

• Early Modern Hispanic Literatures
• History of Science
• History of Medicine
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Tiffany Jo Werth is Professor of English at the University of California, Davis, in the College of Letters and Science. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and previously taught at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. She is actively involved in academic leadership, currently serving as Program Director for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS) and Director of Undergraduate Studies. Education: PhD, Columbia University Her research spans Renaissance literature—particularly non-dramatic forms—Reformation history, print culture, posthumanism, and environmental narratives. She teaches courses on speculative fiction, fantasy literature, and utopian thought, linking past literary traditions with contemporary ecological and philosophical concerns. Her work explores how romance functioned after the Reformation and how mineral matter challenges humanist ideals in early modern literature. Her recent publications reflect a deep engagement with the more-than-human world, ecocriticism, and the material imagination. Themes across her articles include the role of stones and minerals in literary thought, early modern cosmology through cosmocriticism, energy transitions, and coastal ecologies. These works demonstrate a sustained interdisciplinary focus on how environment, matter, and narrative intersect in historical and modern contexts. Scientific Awards and Honors: Mellon Long-Term Fellow at the Huntington Library (2016–2017) President of the International Spenser Society (2018–2019) She has led significant scholarly initiatives, including serving as Principal Investigator for a UC Humanities Research Institute-funded multi-campus working group on sea and coastal ecologies. She is co-founder and former Director of Oecologies, a Pacific Coast research collective, and has edited special issues for journals such as The Spenser Review and Spenser Studies . Her mentorship and collaborative projects highlight her role in shaping emerging scholarship in premodern ecologies and literary humanism. Labs and Research Teams: She co-founded and led Oecologies, a vibrant scholarly collective focused on premodern environmental studies. She also directed the multi-campus research group 'On the Sea and Coastal Ecologies: Early Modern Pasts and Uncertain Futures' (2020–2022), fostering collaboration across UC campuses.

• Renaissance Literature
• Reformation History
• Print Culture
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