جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maggie Bowersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Postcolonial Writing
• North American Literature
• Magical Realism
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Dr. Maggie Bowers is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Portsmouth , specializing in English Literature . She contributes to the Centre for Studies in Literature , Centre for Port Cities and Maritime Cultures , and Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation . Her research focuses on Postcolonial and transnational literatures Magical realism and narrative form Native American and First Nations writing Anti-colonial discourse and legal intersections Cultural memory in diasporic contexts Key publications include Magic(al) Realism (Routledge Critical Idiom series) and editorial work on Convergences and Interferences . Recent articles examine staging magical realism (2025) post-Brexit Englishness (2024) Polish-British cultural exchange (2023) Global South literatures (2022) indigenous legal narratives (2010) Bowers serves as a PhD supervisor in areas including Magical realism Postcolonial theory Decolonial writing World literature Native American studies She has held academic roles at the University of Kent and University of Antwerp, and contributed to journals like Wasafiri and Journal of Postcolonial Writing .

• Medical Humanities
• Disability Studies
• Travel Literature
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Johannes Görbert is a postdoctoral researcher and Habilitation candidate in the Chair of Medical Humanities at the University of Fribourg, within the Faculty of Science and Medicine. His research focuses on Disability Studies, travel literature, lyric studies, and intercultural literary analysis. He holds a PhD from the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies (Freie Universität Berlin), a Master of Public Administration in Science Management from the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer, and extensive academic management experience including roles in Bangkok and Berlin. Education MA in German Studies, History, and English (Universities of Jena, Oxford, Berkeley, 2001–2008) PhD (2013) on travel accounts by Georg Forster, Alexander von Humboldt, and Adelbert von Chamisso M.P.A. in Science Management (2022) Research Interests His work explores representations of disability in Weimar Republic literature, transpacific discourses (1900–1945), and the intersection of travel narratives with scientific and literary traditions. Key projects include the DFG Network 'Inclusive Philology' and the Habilitation project 'Fragile Modernity.' Publications Over 49 publications include monographs like Die Vertextung der Welt (2014), edited volumes such as Transpacifica (2021), and articles analyzing disability representation, travel poetry, and Humboldtian narratives. His research bridges literary analysis with cultural and historical contexts. Grants & Collaborations Coordinates international initiatives like the 'Inclusive Philology' network, emphasizing interdisciplinary and global collaborations in medical humanities and disability studies. Labs/Teams Leads Disability Studies development at the University of Fribourg, fostering research, teaching, and international partnerships.

Massimo Stellaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Literature
• Literary Criticism
• European Literature
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Massimo Stella is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. He holds roles on the University Board of Sustainability and serves as Delegate for Inclusion, Gender Equality, and Sustainability. His teaching spans comparative literature, European and American literatures, and literary theory across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Involvement: 2024/2025 courses include Comparative Literature modules in multiple languages Doctoral supervision in LCSM interdisciplinary seminars Research focuses on comparative literature methodologies, 19th-century European adaptations, Shakespearean studies, and classical reception. Key themes include mythological reinterpretation, gender studies, and intertextuality. He leads research groups on textual adaptation and collaborates internationally. Projects: "Displacement/Adaptation/Transformation" (Group 11) and 18th-century European literature adaptations Publications emphasize literary criticism of works by Pater, Shakespeare, Kleist, and Proust. Recent works analyze mythological symbolism in Sacher-Masoch and gender dynamics in Shakespearean tragedies. His writing appears in journals like La Rivista di Engramma and RSV .

Krzysztof Polechońskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polish Literary History
• Biography and Literary Legends
• Reception Studies
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Dr hab. Krzysztof Polechoński, prof. UWr, is a distinguished scholar in Polish literary history and cultural studies at the University of Wrocław. As a full professor since 2019, he specializes in the biographies of interwar and exile authors, reception studies, and German-Polish literary relations. He earned his PhD in 1997 and habilitation in 2013, focusing on figures like Sergiusz Piasecki and Ferdynand Goetel. His research bridges literary analysis with historical context, exploring themes such as censorship, cultural memory, and borderland narratives. Education: Graduated from the University of Wrocław in Polish and German studies. Key academic roles include head of the Department of the History of Polish Literature post-1918. He has co-edited major works, including monographs on Piasecki and Goetel, and has published extensively on reception of German authors in Poland, Cold War literary dynamics, and minority writers' legacies. Research Interests: Prioritizes the intersection of biography and literary legend, with a focus on marginalized authors and their historical contexts. His work analyzes how political and cultural forces shape literary production, particularly in exile and post-war settings. Recent studies emphasize the role of border regions (e.g., Mińsk) in Polish literary identity and transnational literary exchanges. Notable Publications: Includes monographs like The Life of an Armed Man (2000) on Piasecki and co-edited volumes on Ernst Jünger’s reception in Poland. He has also authored seminal articles on censorship in the GDR, Katyn-related literature, and film adaptations of Goetel’s works. His research often integrates archival materials to uncover suppressed narratives. Grants and Collaborations: Collaborates on international projects, such as German-Polish literary relations studies. His work highlights interdisciplinary approaches, combining textual analysis with cultural and historical methodologies.

Eugene Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• At-risk youth studies
• Immigration narratives
• Urban America representation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eugene Martin is a Professor of Film Production and Director of the MFA Program at the University of North Texas . A multidisciplinary filmmaker, he creates hybrid narrative/documentary works exploring at-risk youth , immigration narratives , and urban America through over 100 international film festival screenings and major distribution platforms including Netflix and Amazon . His academic credentials include a Master of Fine Arts in Film from Temple University and membership in the Directors Guild of America since 2013. Current research involves a Routledge Press monograph on directing non-actors for screen media. 2024-25 UNT Institute for Advancement of the Arts Fellow Three-time Amazon Prime Video filmmaker 200+ international screenings across 25+ countries Scientific Awards Sundance Directing Fellowship Sundance Creative Producing Fellowship Hamptons International Film Festival Grand Jury Prize (Edge City) Slamdance Film Festival Opening Night Selection (The Other America) As an educator, he teaches Graduate Advanced Documentary Production , Cinematic Verite , and Scene Analysis while directing the university's MFA program. His work has received funding from NEA , ITVS , and Pew Charitable Trusts .

• Media Studies
• Race and Media
• Equity and Justice in Media
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Runchao Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media, Film, and Journalism Studies at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, specializing in Media, Race, Equity, and Justice. His research explores intersections of media studies, cultural critique, and identity politics through music, digital media, and diasporic aesthetics. Education: Ph.D., Critical Media Studies/Cultural Studies, University of Minnesota (2021) MA, Communication Studies, Shanghai International Studies University (2016) BA, English Language and Literature, Hebei University (2013) Research interests center on Asian American music cultures, queer fandom, postfeminist discourse, and the politics of representation. His work analyzes how media shapes identity, justice, and transnational flows of culture. Notable projects include studies on Cambodian American rock music revival, Chinese ethnic rock, and queer performance on Chinese social media. Recent publications (2018-2023) highlight themes like Orientalism in music, digital mediation of queer communities, and postracial rhetoric. His writing spans academic journals and memoir critiques, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with media's societal impacts. Professional development includes the 2022-2023 'Teacher Scholar' Faculty Learning Community and the 11th Annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference.

Carole Allamandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th and 21st-century French literature
• Autobiography and life writing
• Literature and psychoanalysis
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Carole Allamand is a Professor of French and Undergraduate Director at Rutgers University's Department of French, School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). Her research focuses on 20th/21st-century French literature, autobiography theory, psychoanalysis, and animal studies. She holds a B.A., M.A. from the University of Geneva, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. Notable publications include Tout Garder (2022) and a translated novel Aquamarine . She directs a language immersion program in Aix-en-Provence, France, and teaches courses such as Advanced French Writing and Literary Analysis. Awards include SAS Distinguished Undergraduate Education Award (2011) and Corson French Prize (Cornell, 1995/1998). Her work bridges creative writing, translation, and critical theory, with recent focus on hoarding narratives and postmodern autobiography.

Joanna Deglerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Jewish Literature
• Yiddish Culture
• Women's Studies in Jewish Context
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joanna Degler is a researcher and faculty member in the Department of Jewish Studies at the University of Wrocław. She specializes in Jewish literature, Yiddish culture, and women's roles within Jewish cultural history. Her research emphasizes analyzing Jewish poetry, women's contributions to Yiddish cultural production, and historical contextualization of pre-WWII Jewish artistic movements like Jung Wilne. Degler is the founder of the university's Jewish Studies undergraduate and master's programs launched in 2012 and 2015 respectively. She has held prestigious fellowships including YIVO scholarships and the Workmen's Circle Visiting Professorship. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, including curating exhibitions on Yiddish culture (e.g., 'Babiniec – Women in Yiddish Culture'), leading educational initiatives in intercultural education, and translating Yiddish literary works into Polish. Degler serves on the boards of the Polish Society for Yiddish Studies and the Foundation for the Mutual Respect of Four Denominations. Her recent projects include editing a 28-volume series translating Polish Jewish memoirs under the National Heritage Program. Key Projects: Protection of Yiddish cultural heritage in Lower Silesia Translation of Chava Rosenfarb's 'Tree of Life' trilogy Five-year 'Polish Jews Literary Memoir Canon' project Awards: YIVO Scholarship (2001) Workmen's Circle Visiting Professorship (2009) Public Engagement: Cooperation with Jewish Open University and Lviv's Urban History Center Children/youth workshops on Jewish culture Her research spans 20th-century Jewish cultural production, feminist literary analysis, and preservation of endangered cultural heritage. Degler's work bridges academic rigor with community-facing cultural initiatives.

Kathryn A. Everlyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spanish Literature
• Feminist Criticism
• Cultural Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Kathryn A. Everly is a faculty member at Syracuse University’s Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in contemporary Spanish literature, film, and culture, with affiliations in Women’s and Gender Studies, Latino-Latin American Studies, and Modern Foreign Languages. Her research focuses on feminist criticism, spatial theory, and intersections of art, politics, and history. She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature from the University of Texas at Austin (2000), an M.A. from New York University in Madrid (1993), and a B.A. in English Literature from Barnard College (1990). Education: Ph.D., Hispanic Literature, University of Texas at Austin (2000) M.A., Hispanic Literature, New York University in Madrid (1993) B.A., English Literature, Barnard College (1990) Her research explores themes such as gender, memory, and cultural representation in Spanish contexts. Notable works include Catalan Women Writers and Artists (2003) and History, Violence, and the Hyperreal (2010). Recent scholarship examines spatiality in literature, queer surrealism, and archival silencing in the Spanish Civil War era. She has been awarded the MLA Florence Howe Award and grants from Spain’s Ministry of Culture and the CNY Humanities Corridor. Everly serves as Executive Editor of Symposium: A Quarterly Journal in Modern Literatures and holds leadership roles in academic committees, including the Promotion and Tenure Committee and the Spanish MA Program Coordination. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses on Spanish literature, cultural theory, and research methods.

Katherine Massothمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Women’s and Gender History
• U.S.-Mexico Borderlands History
• Southwest History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katherine Massoth is an Associate Professor of History at the University of New Mexico, specializing in Women’s and Gender History, U.S.-Mexico Borderlands History, and Cultural/Social History of the American West and Southwest. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in U.S.-Mexico Borderlands History and Women’s and Gender History from the University of Iowa, with B.A. degrees in History and Social Science-Secondary Education from the University of California, Irvine. Education: University of Iowa (Ph.D., M.A.), University of California, Irvine (B.A.s) Research: Interdisciplinary focus on gender roles, foodways, transborder networks, and cultural/legal systems in 19th-century U.S.-Mexico Borderlands Her work engages digital humanities and oral history, with a forthcoming article in the Journal of Arizona History and a book manuscript under contract with the University of North Carolina Press. Awards include the Beveridge Grant and Huntington Library Fellowship. She serves as newsletter editor and graduate mentor for the Coalition for Western Women’s History. Scientific Awards: Albert J. Beveridge Grant (2017), The Huntington Library Fellow (2012-2013), Coalition for Western Women’s History Prize (2012-2013)

• Literary Theory
• Literary History
• Ergodic Digital Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rodica Gotca is a Doctor of Philology and scientific researcher at the Eugen Coșeriu Philological Research Center of the State University of Moldova , Chisinau. Her research focuses on literary theory, history, and criticism, with a specialization in ergodic digital literature, ICT applications, and ergocriticism. She has explored topics such as AI-driven literature, interactive fiction, and the intersection of technology with traditional literary forms. Education: She pursued doctoral studies in Literary Theory at the Dimitrie Cantemir State University and has since contributed to advancing digital literary studies. Her work bridges classical philology with modern computational methods, emphasizing the evolution of textuality in virtual and algorithmic contexts. Research interests include analyzing ergodic literature (e.g., textual adventure games and interactive narratives), the impact of AI/GPT models on creative writing, and the cultural memory embedded in urban literature. Her articles reflect a deep engagement with both historical texts and cutting-edge digital media. Notable contributions include studies on Moldovan urban poetry, historical narratives of southern Moldova, and biographical explorations of cultural figures like Tatiana Ciocoi. Her work often highlights the transformative role of technology in reshaping literary expression and cultural discourse.

• Cinema Studies
• Cultural Policy Analysis
• Creative Industries
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zaira Zarza is a Professor at the Department of Art History, Cinema, and Audiovisual Media at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from Queen's University (2015) and dual Masters/Bachelor's degrees in Art History from Universidad de La Habana (2011/2007). Her research focuses on cinema and media from Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly examining creative industries, cultural policies, and marginalized communities' film production. She also explores digital platforms' role in media circulation and audience formation. Zarza actively contributes to film festivals as a programmer (TIFF, FICCI) and combines research-creation methodologies to study cultural event management. Her work spans over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent publications in Revue canadienne d’études cinématographiques and Studies in Spanish & Latin American Cinemas . She leads major research projects like cinEXmedia (2022–2030) and Pour une histoire du cinéma latinx-québécois (2024–2026), funded by Canada Research Chairs and Quebec's Fonds de recherche. She has supervised three graduate theses and collaborates with institutions like CRIalt and GRAFICS research groups. Zarza's research bridges academic analysis with industry practice, addressing themes like diasporic filmmaking, queer representation, and ecofeminist narratives. Her current projects investigate Latinx-Canadian cinema and post-pandemic media identities. She teaches courses on transnational cinemas and diasporic film studies, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs in cinema studies.

Jakob Zollmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• International Relations
• Legal History
• Rule of Law
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Dr. Jakob Zollmann is a Research Fellow at St Antony's College, University of Oxford, focusing on international relations, legal history, and the rule of law. His work examines colonial legal systems, interstate arbitration, and the intersections of law, diplomacy, and power across historical contexts. Key affiliations include the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and the German Historical Institute Paris. He holds a Ph.D. from Freie Universität Berlin (2008) and an LL.M. from UC Hastings College of the Law (2005). Research interests center on the history of international law, colonial legal frameworks, and conflict resolution mechanisms. His projects analyze how arbitration tribunals and legal norms evolved in 19th–20th century diplomacy, with a focus on colonial contexts and post-WWI reparations. He explores themes like state sovereignty, cross-cultural legal exchanges, and the legacies of colonial governance. Recent publications (2018–2023) address topics such as mixed arbitral tribunals, Namibian independence movements, and legal practices in German colonies. His work bridges legal history, political theory, and decolonial studies, emphasizing global legal pluralism and non-Western perspectives. Current research projects investigate interstate arbitration's role in pacification efforts and the transnational networks shaping early 20th-century legal institutions.

Abdülkerim Tunçمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cinema Studies
• Turkish Cinema
• Middle Eastern Cinema
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abdülkerim Tunç serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema at Beykent University's Faculty of Fine Arts, specializing in Turkish and Middle Eastern cinematic traditions. His research bridges film theory with cultural politics through semiotic and psychoanalytic frameworks. His academic foundation includes a doctorate from Marmara University (2018) with thesis “Mars” in science fiction cinema, preceded by master’s studies at the same institution (2016) and undergraduate training at Galatasaray University’s Faculty of Communication (2010). Tunç’s scholarship critically examines national identity formation through cinema, with particular focus on Palestinian resistance narratives , Israeli state-building mythology , and Turkish cinematic modernity . His methodological approach integrates semiotic analysis of visual symbolism with investigations into subconscious representations, as demonstrated in works like The Subconscious of Visual Images (2020). Current projects analyze political correctness in Hollywood remakes and punk subculture in transnational cinema. Recent publications reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) geopolitical cinema studies of the Middle East, (2) science fiction’s engagement with planetary consciousness, and (3) psychoanalytic examinations of trauma and identity. His 2025 book Turkish Cinema Research Vol.2 represents the culmination of ongoing national cinema analysis. Beyond academia, Tunç maintains active creative practice as director of award-winning short films including “Where are you?” (2010) and “7 8 Musab Oguz” (2014), alongside content creation for Chalk Circle (2019) and participation in international art symposia like the Made By Artist Symposium in Tbilisi (2024).

• Literatures in English
• Migration Narratives
• Transculturality
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Carmen Zamorano Llena is a Professor of English at Dalarna University, Sweden, affiliated with the School of Language, Literatures and Learning. She holds a PhD from the University of Barcelona and has served as Lecturer at the University of Lleida before joining Dalarna in 2006. Her roles include Programme Director for three Master's programmes (HENEA, HMILA, HEELA) and Course Coordinator for multiple literature courses. Her academic journey spans a BA from University of Lleida, MA in Translation from University of Westminster, and PhD from University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on migration narratives, transculturality, crisis narratives, and literary gerontology in English literatures. Key contributions include the monograph *Fictions of Migration in Contemporary Britain and Ireland* (2020) and co-edited volumes like *Muslim Writing, Writing Muslimness in Europe* (2024). Research Interests: - Migrant literature and temporal subjectivity - Aging narratives in Irish fiction - Postcolonial transcultural identities - Aesthetic engagement with crisis and fear Her publications analyze how literature engages with social issues like migration, gender, and aging. Recent work explores hospitality concepts in migration contexts and fear-driven cultural anxieties in Europe. She also examines representations of Muslim identity in transnational contexts. Teaching responsibilities include supervision of undergraduate and graduate theses, as well as courses on postcolonial literature, literary censorship, and migration narratives. She co-edits the Peter Lang Cultural Identity Studies series.