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Harry O. Maierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity in the Roman Empire
• Spatial Theory and Religious Studies
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Dr. Harry O. Maier is Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Studies at Vancouver School of Theology since 1994, with ongoing fellowships at the Max Weber Center for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies at the University of Erfurt since 2017. His academic career spans over 25 years with significant contributions to understanding early Christianity within the context of the Roman Empire. His educational background includes a D. Phil from Oxford University (1987), Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary (1989), and B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University (1981). Maier's research focuses on the intersection of New Testament studies, early Christianity, and spatial theory within the Roman Empire. His work examines how early Christian communities navigated urban spaces, constructed religious identity, and engaged with imperial ideologies. He has pioneered approaches that analyze biblical texts through spatial theory, examining how geography, urban structures, and neighborhood dynamics shaped early Christian thought and practice. His research particularly emphasizes the Book of Revelation, the Shepherd of Hermas, and Pauline literature, with attention to how these texts engaged with Roman imperial culture. His scholarly contributions include significant publications such as New Testament Christianity in the Roman World (Oxford University Press, 2018) and Picturing Paul in Empire (Bloomsbury, 2013), which won recognition for their innovative approaches to understanding early Christian texts within their socio-spatial contexts. Canadian Christian Writers Association Award for Best Book in Philosophy and Christian Leadership (2003) for Apocalypse Recalled: The Book of Revelation after Christendom Canadian Corportation of Religion Award for Best Dissertation in Religion (1990) for The Social Setting of the Ministry as Reflected in the Writings of the Shepherd of Hermas, Clement and Ignatius Maier has organized numerous academic conferences including "The Shepherd of Hermas and Religious Experience" (2018), "Religion of Quarters" (2018), and "Locating Martyrs and Space/Time" (2017). He serves on editorial boards for several prestigious publications including as associate editor for the Bryn Mawr Classical Review since 2016 and co-editor of the Christian Religion and Public Life book series since 2020. His external reviewing work includes major academic presses such as Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press. As founder and co-organizer of The Greater Vancouver Biblical Colloquium since 2008, Maier has fostered interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars of biblical studies and related fields. His academic leadership extends to professional societies including the Society of Biblical Literature and the North American Patristics Society.

Mimi Yiengpruksawanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Buddhist Art and Architecture
• Japanese Art History
• East Asian Art
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Mimi Yiengpruksawan is a Professor of History of Art at Yale University, affiliated with the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, the Council on East Asian Studies, the Council on Southeast Asian Studies, and the Program in Medieval Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1988) and joined Yale in 1990, achieving tenure in 1998. Her research focuses on Buddhist art in nonmodern Japan and Eurasian cultural exchanges, emphasizing cross-regional and interdisciplinary approaches to study contact-driven cultural formation. Her academic work includes two major manuscripts: Michinaga’s Peacocks: A Heian World in Transition (examining exogenous influences on Kyoto’s art) and Kyoto in the Twilight of the Dharma (focusing on eschatological patronage). She also explores early modern Japanese global interactions, analyzing visual production during the 'Nanban' period. Recent research bridges environmental history with art, linking the 1006 supernova and Buddhist prophecies to artistic developments. Key publications include analyses of Buddhist iconography, transnational art networks, and transcultural architecture. She is a leading figure in rethinking Heian Japan’s cultural interconnectedness, challenging isolationist narratives through material evidence and primary sources.

Gina Stammمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Humanities
• Speculative Literature
• 20th-21st Century French and Francophone Studies
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Gina Stamm is an Associate Professor of French at the University of Alabama, Department of Modern Languages & Classics. Her work bridges environmental humanities, speculative literature, and queer/feminist theory, focusing on 20th-21st century French and francophone Caribbean literature. PhD in French, Emory University (2016), with certificates in Psychoanalytic Studies and Comparative Literature MA in French, Miami University (2010) Stamm specializes in ecocritical analysis , examining how surrealism, feminist utopias, and post-exotic literature engage with ecological crises. Her research spans topics like queer ecology , vegetal transhumanism , and postcolonial environmental trauma , often through interdisciplinary lenses combining psychoanalysis and postcolonial theory. Recent publications explore intersections of racial capitalism , intergenerational trauma , and botanical agency in francophone Caribbean contexts. She actively translates works like Antoine Volodine's Songes de Mevlido and participates in podcasts such as ASLE EcoCast, discussing plant-oriented critical theory and speculative narratives. Her scholarship contributes to evolving frameworks in ecopoetics , nonhuman subjectivity , and decolonial environmentalism , with affiliations to academic institutions in France and the Caribbean.

Lauren Wilcoxمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Relations
• Feminist Theory
• Political Theory
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Dr. Lauren Wilcox is a Deputy Director at the University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies and a Fellow at Selwyn College. Her research intersects international relations, feminist theory, and political theory, focusing on the role of bodies and embodiment in political violence, drone warfare, and security practices. She has authored the award-winning monograph Bodies of Violence: Theorizing Embodied Subjects in International Relations (OUP, 2015) and contributes to interdisciplinary debates on posthumanism, race, and queer theory. PhD in Political Science, University of Minnesota MSc in International Relations, London School of Economics BA in International Studies and Political Science, Macalester College Her recent work explores posthuman warfare, algorithmic violence, and carceral states. Articles like "Embodying Algorithmic War" (2017) and "No Humans in the Loop" (2023) analyze how gender, race, and technology reshape security. She supervises PhD students in feminist IR, queer theory, and embodiment studies. Wilcox received the Cynthia Enloe Award Honorable Mention and ISA Best Book Awards. She coordinates the MPhil in Multi-disciplinary Gender Studies and co-founded the Q+ initiative, promoting queer and trans research at Cambridge. "Bodies of Violence" (2015) - Best Book Awards (ISA Theory & Feminist Sections) Cynthia Enloe Award Honorable Mention (2013)

Ewa Kowalska-Zającمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Avant-Garde Music
• String Quartet Composition
• Musical Archetypes
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Ewa Kowalska-Zając is a Professor of Musical Arts at the Academy of Music in Łódź, where she has been employed since 1989. She served as Dean of the Faculty of Composition, Music Theory, Conducting, Rhythmics, and Music Education from 2008 to 2016 and has been Head of the Department of Music Theory since 2018. A graduate of the Academy of Music in Łódź, her work focuses on avant-garde composition, string quartets, and the intersection of music and visual art. Education: Diploma in Music Theory and Composition from the Academy of Music in Łódź. Her research explores the evolution of Polish composers' approaches to genres like the string quartet, sacred music, and sonorism, with a particular emphasis on avant-garde experimentation and intermedia tendencies. She has authored several books, including Seeing Music. Notation of the Polish Contemporary Score (2019), and over 50 biographical entries in collective monographs. Her publications analyze themes such as musical archetypes, postmodern reinterpretations of traditional forms, and the impact of intermedia practices in 20th-century scores. Notable works include studies on Olivier Messiaen, Paweł Klecki, and Bogusław Schaeffer. Scientific Awards Silver Cross of Merit (2002) Gold Cross of Merit (2022) Kowalska-Zając is a member of the Polish Composers' Union and the Polish Music Society, contributing extensively to musicological discourse through her academic leadership and editorial work.

• Transnational Film Studies
• East Asian Cinema
• Film Festivals
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Dr Nikki Ji-Yeon Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Asian Media at Nottingham Trent University's Department of Humanities, School of Social Sciences. With prior academic appointments at Yonsei University and Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, her career bridges UK and Korean academic spheres. She co-founded the London Korean Film Festival in 2001 and maintains active industry connections as a former independent documentary filmmaker and film event interpreter. Her educational background includes: BA and MA in Sociology from Yonsei University, Seoul MA in TV Documentary from Goldsmiths College, University of London PhD in Cultural Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London Lee's research specializes in transnational East Asian cinema with emphases on Korean and Chinese film industries, film festival circuits, and cinematic soundscapes. Her work critically examines globalization's impact on film production, auteur branding, audience reception, and co-production models, particularly investigating how cultural specificity navigates global markets. Current projects explore Korean film sound design, China-Korea media collaborations, and East Asian television drama formats. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals evolving research trajectories: early work focused on film festival politics and auteur studies (e.g., Park Chan-wook), while recent scholarship increasingly engages with sound studies and occult genres in Korean cinema. Her output consistently bridges industrial analysis with cultural criticism, demonstrating expertise in both Korean cinematic traditions and transnational media flows. Lee has significantly contributed to academic discourse through editorial projects including co-editing The Korean Cinema Book (BFI/Palgrave Macmillan) and Japanese Cinema (Routledge). Her publications in Cinema Journal and Screen establish her as a key voice in East Asian film studies, with Korea Film Council (KOFIC) recognizing her expertise through commissioned research on UK distribution patterns.

J. Albert Harrillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christianity
• Roman Social History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

J. Albert Harrill is a Professor of History at The Ohio State University , where he has been affiliated with the Department of History since at least 2010. Holding a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christian Literature from the University of Chicago , Harrill specializes in the intersection of New Testament , early Christianity , and Roman social history , particularly focusing on ancient slaves and marginalized communities . Education: Ph.D., New Testament and Early Christian Literature, University of Chicago His research explores social and cultural dynamics in early Christian texts, with significant contributions to slavery studies through works like Slaves in the New Testament (2006) and The Manumission of Slaves in Early Christianity (1995). He also investigates ethnic fluidity in Ephesians, exegetical methodologies , and classical literary topoi in patristic writings. Recent Publications examine: Ephesians as a circular letter 1 Corinthians 7:21 and evolving scholarship on Pauline slavery Atheist catalogues in classical and Christian contexts Architectural ekphrasis in Roman culture Origen's exegetical techniques Scientific Awards: 2021 Sphinx and Mortar Board Outstanding Faculty 2019 Honors Faculty Service Award in Arts and Sciences 2017 Clio Award for Distinguished Teaching in History 2012 Distinguished Teaching Award in Religious Studies (Indiana University) With nearly 35 years of teaching experience , Harrill has received consistent recognition for courses on Paul's apostleship , historical Jesus , Greek/Roman slavery , and ancient Roman religion . He maintains active academic engagement through the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean World .

Volker Leppinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Studies
• Reformation Studies
• Church History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Volker Leppin is a Professor of Humanities at Yale Divinity School. Previously, he held the Chair in Church History at the University of Tübingen (2010–2021) and University of Jena (2000–2010). Educated at the University of Marburg, Heidelberg University, and the Theological Academic Year in Jerusalem program, he specializes in medieval and Reformation studies, emphasizing continuity between the medieval and Reformation eras. His research focuses on Christian mysticism, spirituality, and theological transformations. Key academic roles include directing Tübingen’s Institute for Late Middle Ages and Reformation and membership in prestigious academies: Heidelberg’s Academy of Sciences, Saxonian Academy of Sciences, and the European Academy of Arts and Sciences (Salzburg). He has authored 20 monographs in German and English, including Martin Luther. A Late Medieval Life (2017) and Ruhen in Gott (2021), and edited/co-edited 67 books. His research highlights the Reformation’s roots in medieval spirituality, arguing against its rupture narrative. Recent works like Sola (2024) and Ruhen in Gott explore Luther’s theology and mystical traditions. Over 400 articles and chapters reflect his broad engagement across medieval theology, mysticism, and Reformation polemics. Awards: Member of three European scholarly academies. Grants/Advising: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Former directorship of Tübingen’s Institute for Late Middle Ages and Reformation.

Philip Tallonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Christian Theology
• Theological Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Religion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Tallon is an Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University. He holds a PhD in Theology from the University of St. Andrews, an MA in Theology from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a BA in English from the University of South Florida. His teaching spans courses such as Theology and Culture , Christian Theology and Tradition , and Film, the Visual Arts, and Apologetics . Dr. Tallon’s research focuses on theological aesthetics, particularly how the arts enrich theological understanding. He explores intersections between Christian truth and artistic expression in his work, including contributions to the Transpositions blog and Seedbed . His academic interests extend to C.S. Lewis, Sherlock Holmes philosophy, and theodicy through aesthetic frameworks. He has published widely on topics ranging from Wesleyan theology to horror film analysis, including books like The Poetics of Evil (2011) and edited volumes such as The Philosophy of Sherlock Holmes (2012). His articles engage with theological aesthetics, ethical dilemmas in literature, and philosophical arguments for God’s existence. A member of the Evangelical Philosophical Society and the Wesleyan Theological Society, Dr. Tallon balances academic work with ministry involvement and outdoor activities. He maintains an active presence on Twitter (@philiptallon) and contributes to academic and popular theological discourse through writing and speaking engagements.

• Cold War History
• Nuclear Culture
• Nuclear Proliferation
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Dr Malcolm Craig is a Senior Lecturer in American History at Liverpool John Moores University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and has previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. His academic career is centered on Cold War history, nuclear culture, intelligence, and U.S. foreign policy. Education: PhD, University of Edinburgh (2010–2014) Masters by Research, Victoria University of Wellington BA (Hons) History and Sociology, Glasgow Caledonian University His research interests include nuclear proliferation, Cold War intelligence, the cultural history of the nuclear age, and the intersection of historical trauma with tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). He is particularly known for his work on the 'Islamic Bomb', UK-US nuclear diplomacy, and the role of games in representing Cold War anxieties. His current research explores how TTRPGs serve as cultural artifacts reflecting societal fears of nuclear war. His publications span top journals such as Diplomatic History , Intelligence and National Security , and Journal of American Studies . His recent articles and book reviews reveal a consistent focus on nuclear strategy, espionage, and non-proliferation, with an increasing emphasis on cultural and representational aspects of the Cold War. He has also authored a monograph on America, Britain, and Pakistan’s nuclear program. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Best Course Award for 'The Nuclear Cold War' (Edinburgh University Students’ Association) Dalziel Prize for British History (University of Edinburgh) Professor James F. McMillan Scholarship Craig has secured multiple research grants from institutions such as the Scowcroft Institute, British Association for American Studies, and the Ford Foundation. He actively supervises postgraduate students on topics ranging from U.S. imperialism to intelligence history. He is also an accomplished TTRPG designer, creator of a|state , Cold City , and Hot War , and frequently collaborates with game studios like Handiwork Games. His public engagement includes media appearances on BBC, TRT, Sky News, and Al Jazeera, discussing nuclear politics and U.S.-UK relations.

Saul M. Olyanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Israelite Religion
• Biblical Interpretation
• Ritual Studies
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Saul M. Olyan is the Samuel Ungerleider Jr. Professor of Judaic Studies and Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University. His research focuses on the history, literature, and religion of ancient Israel, with particular emphasis on ritual practices, social inequality, and biblical interpretation. He holds editorial roles for multiple academic series including the Brown Judaic Studies monograph series and the Anchor Yale Bible series. Education: Ph.D. (1985), M.A. (1984), and B.A. (1981) from Harvard University. Awards include NEH Fellowships and membership in the American Academy for Jewish Research. Teaching covers biblical studies, ancient Near Eastern religions, and topics like inequality, disability, and warfare in antiquity. Research interests span ritual violence, disability representation, and social hierarchy in biblical texts. Notable works include Animal Rights and the Hebrew Bible (2023) and Violent Rituals of the Hebrew Bible (2019). His articles explore themes like purity ideology, familial rites, and monotheistic developments in Isaiah. Key contributions include editorial work on Dead Sea Scrolls and interdisciplinary projects like Household and Family Religion in Antiquity . His work bridges textual analysis with social theory, offering innovative insights into ancient Israelite and Near Eastern religious practices.

• Cultural Studies
• Critical Multiculturalism
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean Brayton serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at the University of Lethbridge, where he bridges cultural theory with critical analyses of visual media and embodied practices. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge, a Master of Arts from the University of Alberta, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of British Columbia. Brayton's research interrogates intersections of race, labor, and the body within film and television narratives, with concentrated focus on comedy, science fiction, and melodrama genres. He examines how popular media constructs whiteness, represents migrant labor, and processes economic crises like the Great Recession through horror and reality television frameworks. His scholarship consistently applies critical multiculturalism and visual culture theory to deconstruct power dynamics in contemporary cultural production. His 15 publications from 2005-2013 reveal a cohesive scholarly trajectory analyzing racialized labor, embodiment, and identity in media. Brayton frequently investigates how comedy and horror genres negotiate multiculturalism, with recurring attention to whiteness, masculinity, and economic structures across diverse formats from children's cartoons to Hollywood blockbusters. Scientific Awards: None documented in available records. Advising and Grants: No graduate students or research funding details are specified in current institutional materials. Brayton operates within the Socio/Cultural Lab at the University of Lethbridge, which facilitates interdisciplinary research on cultural representations and social phenomena, as evidenced by his 2009 media appearance discussing zombie culture for CityTV's Your City segment.

Mariano Siskindمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Latin American Literature
• Travel Writing
• Histories and Theories of Globalization and Cosmopolitanism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariano Siskind serves as the Smith Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and Comparative Literature within Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Currently on academic leave for the 2025-2026 cycle, he maintains an active scholarly profile with recent publications including the 2025 monograph Desejos cosmopolitas . His academic foundation includes: B.A. in Letras from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from New York University Siskind's research interrogates the intersections of Latin American literary production with global theoretical frameworks. His primary focus spans nineteenth and twentieth century Latin American literature through lenses of travel writing, globalization histories, and cosmopolitan theory, while actively engaging Marxist and psychoanalytic traditions. Recent work critically examines how Latin American modernismo participates in global literary systems, challenging Eurocentric narratives of world literature through concepts like 'cosmopolitan distance' and 'dislocation of the French signifier'. Analysis of his fifteen most recent publications reveals persistent engagement with cosmopolitanism's theoretical evolution, world literature's institutional frameworks, and Latin America's role in global modernity. His scholarship consistently deconstructs universalist claims while tracing transnational literary circuits, with increasing attention to decolonial perspectives in works like the 2024 article on cosmopolitan rights. Siskind maintains significant editorial leadership through projects including the 2022 Routledge Companion to Latin American Literature and the 2019 World Literature, Cosmopolitanism, Globality volume, shaping contemporary discourse in comparative literary studies.

• State Surveillance and Repression
• Eritrean Diaspora Mobilization
• Cryptography and Digital Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Manuel Bozzini is a Full Professor at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences within the Department of Social Sciences . He also serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science (Faculty of Science and Medicine), indicating interdisciplinary expertise. Joined University: 2017 Research Focus: Bozzini's work examines state surveillance mechanisms in militarized contexts, particularly in Eritrea and its diaspora. His research spans political anthropology, digital security, and cryptography, analyzing how insecurity is socially constructed and resisted through both traditional and technological means. Publications: His recent works explore: Ethnographic analysis of surveillance practices Digital repression in authoritarian regimes Political mobilization among exiles Technological resistance strategies Contact: Email: david.bozzini@unifr.ch Phone: +41 26 300 7840

Liang Geمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Media
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• East Asian Popular Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Liang Ge is a Lecturer at King's College London teaching across the Digital Humanities Department and Culture, Media and Creative Industries Department. Holding a PhD from King's College London's Culture, Media and Creative Industries Department, they specialize in the intersection of digital media, gender/sexuality studies, and East/Southeast Asian popular cultures. BLit in Chinese Language and Literature, Peking University MSc in Sociology (with distinction), London School of Economics and Political Science PhD in Culture, Media and Creative Industries, King's College London Their research explores digital intimacy, queer fandoms, and cultural production in Chinese digital spaces, with particular focus on danmei (male-male romance) literature and its socio-political implications. They examine how state power, platform capitalism, and fan communities interact within China's digital landscape, analyzing affective labor, censorship mechanisms, and identity formation through frameworks of ambivalence and queer theory. Liang Ge's scholarly contributions appear in leading journals including Media, Culture & Society , European Journal of Cultural Studies , and Asian Studies Review , with research trends revealing sustained engagement with digital intimacy commodification, state-fandom power dynamics, and postcolonial queer methodologies across East Asian contexts. Great Britain-China Educational Trust Award (2023) Kelly Quinn Scholarship, Association for Internet Researchers (2024) MeCCSA Journal Article of the Year Award (Shortlisted, 2024) Sino-British Fellowship (2021) As an active scholar, they serve on the Society for Cinema and Media Studies committee (2023-2025) and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals through research on gender equality and inclusive cultural participation. Their work bridges academic analysis with contemporary digital culture debates, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ representation in Sinophone contexts.