جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Middle East Political Economy
• North African Political Economy
• Youth Policy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Emma Murphy is a leading scholar in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University , holding the Chair of Political Economy . She is also a Senior Fellow in the Global Policy Institute and a member of the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies . Her research focuses on the political economy of the Middle East and North Africa , with particular emphasis on ICTs, youth policy, food security, economic liberalization, and Arab-Israeli relations . Recent work explores youth exclusion and inclusion in the MENA region, Africa, and Europe, and gendered transport systems in African cities. Her publications (2025-2009) span gendered mobility practices , ICTs and democratization , economic reforms in Tunisia, and youth activism across the Mediterranean. She co-edits the journal Mediterranean Politics (IF 0.722) and has served on the HEFCE Research Excellence Framework Sub-Panel . Honors : Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Manufacturing (FRSA) Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences (ACSS) International Election Observer, Tunisia (2011) Doctoral students supervised include Abdullah Al-Maani and Saleh Albulayhi. Her work intersects with social policy, gender studies, and urban mobility , with recent projects analyzing COVID-19 impacts on youth .

Cassandra Rachel Veneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Political Science
• Gender Studies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Cassandra Rachel Veney, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Center for Women, Gender, and Global Leadership at Howard University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. She has previously held leadership and faculty roles at Case Western Reserve University and the United States International University-Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, where she chaired the Department of International Relations. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995 M.A. in African Studies, Howard University, 1988 B.A. in Political Science, Syracuse University, 1982 Her research and teaching focus on African international relations, forced migration, gender and human rights, U.S.-Africa relations, and global development. She has authored and edited several influential books and contributed to academic journals and policy discussions. Her work emphasizes the role of African agency in international affairs, the impact of U.S. foreign policy in Africa, and the experiences of the African diaspora. Her recent publications cover a wide range of topics including U.S.-Africa diplomacy, post-conflict reconstruction in Africa, refugee crises, and transnational racial discourse. These works reflect a deep engagement with political economy, democratization, and human rights across the African continent and its global diaspora. Scientific Awards and Honors: Outstanding Professor Award, African Student Association, Illinois State University, 2003 Phi Sigma Alpha, Outstanding Teaching in Political Science Award, Illinois State University, 2000 Who’s Who of American Women, 2000-2001 College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Initiative Award, Illinois State University, 1999 Rotary International Group Study Exchange to India, January-February 1995 University of Missouri Dissertation Travel Grant, 1993 Dr. Veney has served on editorial boards such as African Studies Review and Journal of Asian and African Studies , and has been active in faculty governance, curriculum development, and mentorship. She has organized and presented at international conferences on refugee migration, U.S.-Africa relations, and gender in global politics. While her current role is administrative, her academic contributions remain central to the fields of African studies and international relations. She has also contributed to public discourse through multimedia appearances, including Voice of America and SpiceFM, discussing U.S. politics and global perspectives.

Achim Rohdeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Middle East History
• Gender Studies
• Orientalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Achim Rohde is a Middle East historian serving as Research Fellow at the University of Hamburg's Asia-Africa Institute and Head of Memorial Development at the Lower Saxony Memorials Foundation. He holds a doctorate from Freie Universität Berlin and has held academic positions at institutions including Philipps University Marburg, Goethe University Frankfurt, and TU Berlin. Research Focus: Modern Middle East history (20th/21st century), gender studies, memory politics, and critical analysis of Orientalism and educational systems. Publications: 15 most recent articles span topics from Jihadist masculinity to post-2003 Iraqi education reforms , Tunisian democratization , and German academic discourse on non-Christian religions . Teaching: Courses on Arab Spring legacies, Islamic popular culture, and gender dynamics in Middle Eastern societies across multiple universities between 2002-2021. Academic Network: Collaborations with institutions like German Institute for Global Area Studies, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and editorial work on comparative Middle East studies. Key Projects: Contributions to Social Contexts of Rebellion in Early Islamic Period (SCORE) , InterSaME , and RomanIslam Center for transcultural empire studies.

• economic development
• political change
• political Islam
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Azzedine Layachi serves as Professor of Government and Politics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at St. John's University, with active leadership roles on the Executive Board of the American Institute of Maghribi Studies (AIMS) and the Advisory Board of the Maghreb Center (Washington, D.C.). Previously, he held presidencies at both the Northeastern Political Science Association and the New York State Political Science Association. His educational background includes: Bachelor’s Degree from Institut des Etudes Politiques, University of Algiers Master’s Degree in International Affairs, New York University Ph.D. in International Affairs, New York University Layachi’s research centers on North African and Middle Eastern political dynamics, with emphasis on economic development, political Islam, ethnic politics, and democratization processes. His work critically examines state-society relations in Algeria and Morocco, analyzing how colonial legacies, Islamist movements, and ethnic identities shape contemporary governance. He bridges academic rigor with policy relevance through frequent contributions to public discourse. His publications since the 1990s reveal a consistent focus on Maghrebi politics, evolving from structural adjustment impacts to post-Arab Spring transitions. Key themes include Islamist movement strategies, Berber ethnic mobilization, electoral politics, and colonial historical trauma. His output spans scholarly journals (e.g., Journal of North African Studies ), edited volumes, and op-eds in The Daily Star , reflecting dual engagement with academic and policy audiences. Teaching responsibilities encompass core political science subjects and specialized regional courses, including Comparative Politics, Politics of the Middle East/Africa, International Law, and Model United Nations. His curriculum emphasizes real-world applications through courses on developing-world politics, U.S. foreign policy, and nation-state dynamics.

• Middle Eastern Politics
• Political Islam
• Comparative Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Rachid Ouaissa serves as University Professor and Head of the Department of Middle Eastern Politics at the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS), Philipps University of Marburg since March 2009. He concurrently holds affiliations with the Center for Interdisciplinary Religious Studies and Center for Conflict Research at the same institution, and maintains active roles in Berlin-based research networks including EUME and the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin. His academic formation includes a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2004) supervised by Prof. Hartmut Elsenhans, preceded by undergraduate studies at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (1994-1999) where he received the DAAD-Preis in 1997. His scholarly trajectory includes a Visiting Scholarship at Dalhousie University (2008) and prior research positions at the University of Leipzig. Ouaissa's research program centers on Middle Eastern and North African political dynamics with four interconnected pillars: cultural-identitarian political movements (comparing BJP in India and Algerian parties), moderate Islamist parties as potential EU partners, state-class behavior during resource scarcity (Iraq case study), and fundamentalist movement development (FIS in Algeria vs. Mahdia in Sudan). His conceptual innovation emphasizes blocked middle classes mobilizing religious identity to challenge state power, while his recent work develops 're-configuration' frameworks for understanding post-Arab Spring transformations. His publication trajectory from 1999-2021 reveals evolving scholarly priorities: early work focused on Algerian state formation and political Islam, shifting toward comparative cultural-identitarian movements (2007-2009), then moderate Islamist parties' foreign policy (2009-2012), with contemporary research addressing Hirak protests and theoretical re-configuration models. The corpus demonstrates consistent engagement with Algeria while expanding to regional comparative frameworks, particularly through co-edited volumes on Maghreb entanglements and MENA transformation processes. His scientific recognition includes: DAAD-Preis der Martin-Luther-Universität (1997) Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung PhD Fellowship (2000-2002) Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship (1998-1999) Professor Ouaissa has secured major research funding including two German Research Foundation (DFG) projects: 'New Cultural-Identitarian Political Movements' (2007-2009) and 'Moderate Islamist Parties as EU Partners' (2009-2012). He actively mentors emerging scholars through the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's doctoral programs and serves on its selection committees, while his policy engagement manifests through frequent media contributions analyzing Algerian protests and regional dynamics for outlets including Le Monde, El Watan, and Deutsche Welle. He leads the Department of Middle Eastern Politics at CNMS while contributing to the university's interdisciplinary research infrastructure through the Center for Interdisciplinary Religious Studies and Center for Conflict Research. His international scholarly integration is evidenced by co-editing the book series 'Politik und Gesellschaft des Nahen Ostens' and 'Studien zur Geschichte und Zeitgeschichte Westasiens und Nordafrikas', alongside editorial leadership of the journal META (Middle East Topics and Arguments).

Leonora C Angelesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Development
• Social Policy
• Participatory Planning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Leonora C Angeles is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP), serving as Admissions Chair with joint appointments as Associate Professor in Women's and Gender Studies and Director of the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice. Previously a Faculty Research Associate at UBC's Centre for Human Settlements, she conducted international development projects across Southeast Asia, Brazil, and Vietnam. Her academic credentials include a Diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy from Queen's University, reflecting foundational training in interdisciplinary social sciences. Angeles' research critically interrogates community development through participatory planning, governance, and transnational feminist frameworks. She examines how gender, race, class, sexuality, and (dis)ability intersect in planning processes, with deep regional expertise in Southeast Asia. Her scholarship challenges conventional development paradigms by centering feminist participatory action research that prioritizes community agency and social justice, particularly in agrarian transitions and urban governance contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement with political economy, disaster resilience, and feminist planning methodologies. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in qualitative and participatory approaches while maintaining regional specificity in Philippine and Southeast Asian contexts. Key thematic threads include pandemic governance, food security, transnational marriage systems, and climate adaptation, all analyzed through intersectional power dynamics. As Graduate Program Advisor for the Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, Angeles mentors emerging scholars in critical methodologies. Her international research collaborations, particularly in the Philippines and Vietnam, have generated significant insights into participatory governance and capacity building, though specific grant mechanisms are not detailed in available sources. She actively shapes UBC's research ecosystem through leadership in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, driving interdisciplinary scholarship at the nexus of planning, gender, and social justice while maintaining strong community-university partnerships in the Global South.

Eva Middenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Intersectionality
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Eva Midden is an Associate Professor in Gender Studies and Director of Education (Masters) at the Department of Media and Culture Studies, Utrecht University. She holds a Master’s in Political Science (University of Leiden) and a PhD in Philosophy (University of Central Lancashire, UK), focusing on feminism in multicultural societies and postsecular developments. Education: MA Political Science (Leiden), PhD Philosophy (Central Lancashire) Affiliation: Utrecht University (College of Humanities, Department of Media and Culture Studies) Roles: Chair of NOG Curriculum Committee, Senior Researcher in Horizon Project RE-WIRING, Board Member of RINGS Her research explores gender, religion, national identity, and postsecularism , with specific attention to conversion to Islam, intersectionality, whiteness, and media analysis . Recent work includes a book project on women and (in)fidelity, and a 2024 study on racialization and conversion in Jordan. Key article trends span gender and postsecularism (2014–2024), with subfields like digital multiculturalism, religious identity negotiation, and transnational digital networks . Collaborative projects (e.g., MIGNET, RE-WIRING) highlight her focus on inclusion, representation, and empowerment of marginalized groups. She has organized international symposia on postsecularism, gender, and religious diversity, and contributes to editorial work (e.g., Religion and Gender journal). No explicit scientific awards are mentioned, but her leadership in research networks and EU-funded projects underscores her academic impact.

Mohammed Abu-Nimerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• faith-based peacebuilding
• interfaith dialogue
• peacebuilding and social cohesion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Abu-Nimer is a full professor in the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program at the School of International Service (SIS), American University. He serves as the Chair of the Said Abdul Aziz for Peace and Conflict Resolution and previously directed the Peacebuilding and Development Institute from 1999 to 2013. He is also the co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development. With over 35 years of teaching experience, Professor Abu-Nimer holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, complemented by MA and BA degrees from Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His academic credentials are matched by extensive field experience conducting interreligious conflict resolution training in Egypt, Northern Ireland, the Philippines, Israel, Palestine, Chad, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka. His research specializes in faith-based peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue in social cohesion, and peace education methodologies in Arab and Muslim contexts. Professor Abu-Nimer has developed courses including SIS-619 Special Studies in International Politics: Dialogue: Approaches & Applications (Spring 2025) and SIS-613 Reconciliation and Justice (Fall 2025), reflecting his focus on practical applications of peace theory. His scholarly output shows consistent thematic development toward evaluating interreligious peacebuilding frameworks and documenting religious diversity management in the Arab region, with recent publications demonstrating increasing methodological sophistication in measuring peacebuilding outcomes. His significant recognition includes: Niwano Peace Prize 41st Award (2024) Leverhulme Foundation International Scholar Fellowship (2023) SIS Outstanding Scholarship Award (2013-2014) George Mason University Alumni Association Award of Distinction (2009) Jennings Randolph Senior Peace Fellow (2008) Professor Abu-Nimer maintains active engagement with international organizations, having served as senior advisor for policy and research at the Center for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue in Vienna (2013-2021) and as founder of the Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic theory with practical peacebuilding initiatives worldwide.

John Willoughbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• U.S. Economic History
• European Economic History
• Political Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Willoughby is a Professor of Economics at the College of Arts & Sciences, American University. He holds a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, an MA from Cambridge University, and a BA in History from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on U.S. and European economic history, political economy, international economic policy, and the political economy of higher education in the Middle East and Gulf regions. Professor Willoughby has extensive international experience, including creating an undergraduate economics program at the American University of Sharjah in the UAE and teaching as a visiting professor at the American University in Cairo. His work critically examines capitalist structures, labor issues, and the intersection of education and geopolitics. He is affiliated with the Union for Radical Political Economics, the Review of Radical Political Economics Editorial Board, and the Middle East Studies Association. His publications explore topics such as authoritarian capitalist states, gender dynamics in labor markets, and the global expansion of higher education systems. Recent research trends include analyzing the political economy of the Gulf region, the impact of colonial legacies on language policies, and the role of worker empowerment in socialist models. He has also authored Remaking the Conquering Heroes: The Social and Geopolitical Impact of the Early American Occupation of Germany (2001).

• Neoclassical Realism
• Political Economy of International Security
• Collapse of the Liberal International Order
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven E. Lobell is a Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Utah. His career spans over two decades, with academic appointments dating back to 2004. He holds a PhD from UCLA and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the CSBS Super Research Senior Award and a Fulbright Scholar award. BA, History - University of Wisconsin-Madison MA, Political Science - New York University PhD, Political Science - University of California, Los Angeles Lobell's research focuses on neoclassical realism, the political economy of security, and great power competition. He explores how systemic power shifts interact with domestic politics to influence foreign policy, including crisis dynamics, nuclear proliferation prevention, and the durability of international trading orders. His recent work addresses balancing strategies in a granular framework. His publications include 25 peer-reviewed articles and 9 books, such as Understanding Near Crises and Escalation in World Politics (2025) and A Granular Theory of Balancing (2018). His research has been featured in International Studies Quarterly , Security Studies , and Cambridge Review of International Affairs . He has received grants from the Office of Naval Research (DoD), Israel Institute, and Nobel Institute to study power projection, nuclear proliferation, and balance of power dynamics. His professional engagements include presentations at NATO HQ, Atlantic Council, and Notre Dame International Security Center. Office of Naval Research Grant (2017-2021): Power Projection and Escalation Dynamics Israel Institute Grant (2017-2018): Preventive Military Action Nobel Institute Grant (2013): Power Measurement Lobell teaches courses on American Foreign Policy, Rise and Decline of Great Powers, and Foundations of International Security. He has supervised PhD thesis research and doctoral independent study courses since 2023.

Michael J. Willisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Politics
• Modern History
• International Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Michael J. Willis is the HM King Mohammed VI Fellow in Moroccan and Mediterranean Studies at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies , University of Oxford, and a member of St Antony’s College. His research focuses on the politics, modern history, and international relations of the Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia). He has taught at St Antony’s College since 2004 and previously taught politics at Al Akhawayn University in Morocco from 1997–2004. Monographs: Algeria: Politics and Society from the Dark Decade to the Hirak (Hurst, 2022), Politics and Power in the Maghreb: Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco from Independence to the Arab Spring (Hurst and Oxford University Press, 2012), and The Islamist Challenge in Algeria: A Political History (Ithaca and New York University Press, 1997). Co-edited Work: Civil Resistance in the Arab Spring: Triumphs and Disasters (Oxford University Press, 2015). Research Leadership: Served twice as Director of the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College (2011–2014, 2021–2022). His work bridges political science and Middle Eastern studies, with a focus on democratization processes and Islamist movements. While the 15 most recent publications listed in this dataset pertain to synthetic chemistry and sulfur-based catalytic methods, these appear unrelated to his political science research. The discrepancy suggests a potential data mix-up between two individuals with the same name. Academic Supervision: Has advised DPhil students including Yasmine Zarhloule, Ella Williams, and Kateryna Marina. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in his political science profile.

Malik Muftiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Middle Eastern Politics
• Islamic Political Thought
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Malik Mufti is a Professor of Political Science at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in International Relations and Middle Eastern Politics, with particular focus on Turkey, Pan-Arabism, and Islamic political thought. He has held academic leadership roles including Department Chair (2012-2015) and received the Lillian and Joseph Leibner Award for Teaching Excellence. Education: PhD in Political Science, Harvard University (1993) MA in Regional Studies (Middle East), Harvard University (1988) MA in International and Development Economics, Yale University (1986) BA in Economics, Middlebury College (1981) Research Interests: Explores intersections of Islamic political philosophy, modern state-building in the Middle East, and Turkish foreign policy. Recent work examines Ibn Rushd's contemporary relevance and Leo Strauss's reception in Arabic/Turkish scholarship. Current project focuses on Islam-America encounters. Recent Scholarship Trends: Articles analyze Arab Spring dynamics, Turkish strategic choices, and medieval thinkers' modern applicability. Shows strong engagement with both classical theories and contemporary geopolitical issues. Awards: Lillian and Joseph Leibner Award for Distinguished Teaching and Advising Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on Middle East politics, international relations, and Turkish foreign policy. Active in academic conferences and public lectures, including speaking engagements at Bilkent University and the Islamic Center of Boston.

• Political Sociology
• Sociology of Arts and Culture
• History of Social Ideas
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elzbieta Matynia is Professor of Sociology and Liberal Studies at The New School for Social Research, where she founded and directs the Transregional Center for Democratic Studies (TCDS). She holds a PhD from the University of Warsaw (1979) and focuses on democratic transitions, gender politics, and cultural sociology, particularly in Eastern Europe and global contexts. Her work examines democratic erosion, civic agency, and the role of art in political reflection. Her research interests include Political Sociology , Democratization , Gender and Politics , and Social Memory , emphasizing how cultural and historical shifts shape democratic futures. Her publications analyze performative aspects of democracy, dissident intellectualism, and revolutionary movements. Matynia's articles and books consistently explore themes of democratic decline , civic engagement , and post-communist transitions , with recent works addressing global authoritarian trends and the fragility of liberal institutions. Her scholarship integrates theoretical rigor with empirical analysis of social movements and political performativity. Scientific Awards: 2019 Distinguished Alumna Award (University of Warsaw, 2020) Vratislavia Grato Animo Silver Medal (2018) U.S. Fulbright Scholar to South Africa (2010–2011) Recurring Distinguished Visiting Professorship (Lower Silesia Academy, 2008–2018) Distinguished Professorship (Kazakh State University, 2006) As director of TCDS, she leads initiatives like the Democracy & Diversity Graduate Summer Institutes, fostering cross-cultural dialogue among global scholars. Her current book project, Democracy After Violence , investigates post-conflict democratization.

Ziad Elmarsafyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arabic Literature
• Comparative Literature
• French Thought
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ziad Elmarsafy serves as Professor of Arabic and Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews, where he is affiliated with the School of Modern Languages and the Arabic and Persian Centre for the Critical Reimagining of Human Rights. His academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to postgraduate research supervision as indicated by his status as 'Accepting Postgraduate Research Students.' Elmarsafy's research profile reveals a distinctive intellectual fingerprint spanning French Arts and Humanities (100%), Esoteric Islam (75%), Sufism (75%), Idol Studies (75%), Koran/Qur'anic Studies (75%), Genre Theory (37%), and Autobiography (37%). His scholarly work bridges Arabic literature, French intellectual history, and religious studies with particular emphasis on esoteric dimensions of Islamic thought. His research output demonstrates consistent engagement with the intersection of literature, religion, and political thought. Analysis of his 23 research outputs shows a consistent pattern of scholarly contributions exploring the relationships between Islamic thought and Western intellectual traditions, particularly French philosophy. His publications reveal significant attention to translation studies, postcolonial theory, and the representation of Islamic concepts in Western contexts. The thematic coherence across his work demonstrates a sustained intellectual project examining how Islamic thought has been interpreted, translated, and reimagined in modern European contexts. Professor Elmarsafy maintains an active role in the academic community through editorial work and peer review activities. His service includes reviewing manuscripts for prestigious journals such as MLN, Religiographies, Forum for Modern Language Studies, Journal of Arabic Literature, and Middle Eastern Literatures. Since 2023, he has served on the editorial board of Forum for Modern Language Studies, demonstrating his standing within the scholarly community.

L.M. Bogadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Performance
• Social Justice Activism
• Theatre and Dance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor L.M. Bogad is a prominent figure in political performance at the University of California, Davis, serving as Professor of Theatre & Dance and Director of the Center for Tactical Performance. A Guggenheim Fellow and co-founder of the Clown Army, his work integrates performance art with activism, addressing themes like labor rights, climate justice, and social movements. He has performed globally, including at SF MOMA and the Hemispheric Institute, and led workshops in over 20 countries, notably during Egypt’s 2011 revolution. His research focuses on tactical performance strategies, documented in seminal works like *Electoral Guerrilla Theatre* (2020), *Tactical Performance* (2013), and *Performing Truth* (2021). He has secured major grants, including the $150,000 Creative Work Fund/San Francisco Foundation Creative Corps Grant (2023) for *Sinfonia de la Justica*, a farmworker-led performance project. Awards include the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Residency (2025) and a Wolfsonian Creative Fellowship (2025) to adapt his screenplay *Orwell’s War* into a play. Bogad’s projects often collaborate with nonprofits, such as North Bay Jobs With Justice. His work spans performances like *ECONOMUSIC* (musicalizing economic data) and *Delivering Democracy* (engaging voters via public art). He chairs UC Davis’ Theatre & Dance department and hosts the *Plague* podcast on societal crises. His contributions bridge art and activism, emphasizing humor and radical memory to challenge power structures.