جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Film and Television Studies
• Jazz and Media
• Practice-Based Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicolas Pillai is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin (UCD), where he plays a key leadership role as academic lead for the €10 million Creative Futures Academy (CFA). He is actively involved in research, teaching, and creative practice, with strong collaborations across institutions including NCAD, IADT, RTÉ, and the British Film Institute. His educational background includes a BA (Hons), MRes, and PhD from the University of Warwick, and a Certificate in Creative Use of Archives from IADT. His research is highly interdisciplinary, focusing on the mediation of jazz in film and television, archival loss, creative labor, and comics as cultural criticism. Dr. Pillai’s research has been recognized as 'world-leading' in the UK’s 2018 Research Excellence Framework. He led the AHRC-funded project Jazz on BBC-TV 1960–1969 , which combined archival, ethnographic, and practice-based methods, culminating in the award-winning BBC Four documentary Jazz 625 Live: For One Night Only , winner of Best Music Programme at the 2020 Broadcast Awards. His monograph Jazz as Visual Language is a seminal contribution to the field. He is currently developing a book on Billy Wilder’s The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes and a play on Orson Welles and the Gate Theatre, and editing a volume on Miles Davis for Oxford University Press. His recent publications span journals like Jazz Research Journal , Journal of Popular Television , and Routledge Companion to Jazz Studies , with key themes including jazz television, re-enactment, music documentaries, and comics as criticism. The body of work reflects a consistent engagement with media representation, historical recovery, and creative research methodologies. Best Music Programme, 2020 Broadcast Awards Dr. Pillai has supervised no named students in the provided text, but he mentors through creative modules and research projects. His grants include a £170,000 AHRC Early Career Research Leadership Fellowship. He served as Managing Editor of Jazz Research Journal , where he advanced ethical standards and editorial diversity. He leads and coordinates major teaching modules such as Writing for Screen , Producing Music, Film & Drama , and Creative Approaches to Academic Research , often in partnership with UCD Special Collections, the National Folklore Archive, and industry bodies like RTÉ and the Dublin International Film Festival. His pedagogy emphasizes creative outputs as scholarly practice.

Karin Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Old English language and literature
• Middle English language and literature
• Old Norse language and literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karin Olsen is an Assistant Professor in Older English Language and Literature at the Department of English Language and Culture, University of Groningen (since 1994). She specializes in Old English, Middle English, Old Norse, and early Irish literature, with a focus on medieval textual analysis, cultural contacts, and conceptual blending in poetry. Her research explores themes such as kingship ideology, conflict metaphors, and the intersection of religion and imagination in early medieval texts. Education and Professional History: Olsen holds a PhD and has taught at institutions like the University of Toronto. She has served in various administrative roles, including Chair of the MA Literary Studies Programme Committee and member of multiple admission boards and faculty councils. Research Interests: Her work spans Anglo-Saxon riddles, Norse-Irish cultural connections, and the representation of supernatural elements in medieval literature. Key topics include the Exeter Book, hagiography, and the evolution of faerie traditions from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment. Publications: Her recent articles and books address topics like estrangement in riddles, warrior imagery in medieval poetry, and cross-cultural medieval identities. Notable works include Conceptualizing the Enemy in Early Northwest Europe (2016) and Airy Nothings (2014), co-edited with J.R. Veenstra. Administration and Service: Olsen has held leadership roles in academic governance, curriculum development, and library committees within the Faculty of Arts.

Alon Lischinskyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Communication
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alon Lischinsky is a Senior Lecturer in Communication and Discourse at Oxford Brookes University's School of Education, Humanities and Languages. Their research focuses on critical discourse analysis, digital humanities, and the intersections of language with gender, sexuality, and environmental communication. They teach modules on communication theory, design for online interaction, and branding. Education and Academic Background: Lischinsky holds a PhD in Linguistics from Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, and has postdoctoral experience at Umeå University. Their academic journey spans philosophy, sociology, and media studies, reflecting their interdisciplinary approach. Research Interests: Lischinsky’s work explores linguistic constructions of sexuality (e.g., polyamory, queer identities in erotica) and environmental discourse in corporate communication. They employ computational methods to analyze large textual datasets, emphasizing transparency and open science through their role as founding co-editor of the Journal of Corpora and Discourse Studies. Professional Roles: In addition to teaching and research, Lischinsky serves as a trade union representative for UCU and actively engages in LGBTQ+ advocacy. They consult on organizational communication strategies and have advised charities on tone-of-voice development. Awards and Recognition: While no specific prizes are listed, their contributions to critical discourse analysis and open-access publishing highlight their scholarly impact. Current doctoral supervisees include Katerina Kosta and Edwina Kinsella. Labs/Teams: Lischinsky collaborates with Dr. Kat Gupta on projects analyzing queer representation in online erotica and sustainability reporting. Their work bridges academia and real-world applications, such as corporate social responsibility communication.

• Ethics
• Social Sciences
• Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. ÖNDER BİLGİN is a prominent academic at Akdeniz University , where he has served in the Faculty of Letters, Department of History and Philosophy since 2010, advancing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2020. His scholarly leadership includes multiple tenures as Head and Deputy Head of Department, Board Member roles, and coordination of international exchange programs. Education: Ph.D. in History of Philosophy (Ankara University, 2001-2008), MA in Philosophy (Fırat University, 1997-2001), BA in Theology (Erciyes University, 1990-1997). His research spans Ethics , Social Sciences , and History of Philosophy , with a focus on Islamic ethics (e.g., Al-Ghazali), classical traditions (Aristotle, Heraclitus), and contemporary issues like neoliberal subjectivity. Articles published in journals such as Turkish Academic Research Review and Uluslararası Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi reflect his interdisciplinary engagement. Scientific activity includes 34 publications, 12 thesis advisories, and participation in peer-review processes for journals like Toplum Bilimleri Dergisi . He serves on boards including the Uluslararası Türk Kültür Coğrafyasında Eğitim Bilimleri Araştırmaları Derneği and Türk Felsefe Derneği , and has organized international symposia such as the International Antalya Nomadic and Turkishness Studies and Art Symposium (2022).

• Ethnic Minority Literature
• Corporeality in Literature
• Urban Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Izabella Kimak is a Lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. Her work focuses on ethnic minority literature in the U.S., corporeality in American culture, and urban narratives, with a particular emphasis on Polish-American and South Asian American writing. She holds a PhD (2011) and MA (2003) from UMCS, both examining diasporic female identity. PhD: Women at Cultural Crossroads (UMCS, 2011) MA: Native American Women in Their Own Eyes (UMCS, 2003) Her research explores intersections of ethnic identity , gender , and urban spaces , evidenced by her 2023 grant Sweet Home Chicago? on Polish migration literature and 2021 Kosciuszko Foundation fellowship at Northwestern University. Publications span analyses of Bharati Mukherjee, Chicago’s racial dynamics, and edited volumes on post-millennial cultural exhaustion. Key publication trends include Polish-American migration (2024), diaspora myth-making (2022), and postcolonial urbanism (2014). She contributes to editorial boards of Polish Journal for American Studies (2015–2024) and WiN (2019–2023), and co-leads the EAAS Women’s Network (2024–2026). Active in academic collaborations and co-authoring works like the 2023 Memory, Identity, Belonging , she has participated in conferences and research exchanges, including the 2009 JFK Institute Library fellowship in Berlin and the 2007 HCA Spring Academy in Heidelberg. Her expertise also extends to translation between Polish and English.

• Slovak Literature
• Poetry Analysis
• Translation Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ján Gavura is affiliated with the Institute of Slovak and Media Studies at the Faculty of Arts, University of Prešov . His research focuses on Slovak literature, poetry analysis, translation studies, and literary criticism, with a particular emphasis on post-1989 Slovak literary culture and philosophical themes in poetry. Research Interests: His work explores the intersection of Slovak literature, poetic form, and cultural symbolism. He investigates how themes like mythology, spirituality, and political influence shape contemporary poetry, particularly through introspective and subversive narratives. Publications: His recent articles span topics such as the evolution of Slovak poetry, translation practices, and the role of animals and technology in literary works. These contributions reflect his engagement with both historical and avant-garde literary movements in Slovakia. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text.

Dan Casasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dan Casas is a Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon in Seattle and an Associate Professor (Profesor Titular) on leave from King Juan Carlos University in Spain. His research spans the intersection of Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning with a focus on 3D reconstruction, modeling, and animation of virtual humans and clothing. He has authored over 40 high-impact publications in top venues including SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and NeurIPS, and holds 3 international patents. Dr. Casas received his M.Sc. degree (2009) from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), including a research visit at Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Graphics (2014) from the University of Surrey (UK), supervised by Prof. Adrian Hilton. He completed postdoctoral research at the University of Southern California's Institute for Creative Technology (2014-2015) and the Max Planck Institute in Saarbrücken (2015-2016). His research interests center on creating realistic virtual humans and digital clothing through advanced techniques in computer vision and machine learning. Casas has pioneered methods for 3D reconstruction of humans and garments from video input, physics-based simulation of soft-tissue deformations, and data-driven approaches to character animation. His work bridges the gap between theoretical computer graphics and practical applications in virtual reality, digital fashion, and immersive communication. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on human digitization, with increasing emphasis on machine learning approaches. His work has evolved from traditional computer graphics techniques toward neural representations and diffusion models, particularly in the areas of 3D garment simulation and human avatar creation. The trend shows growing integration of physics-based modeling with data-driven approaches to achieve both realism and computational efficiency. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2015) FBBVA Leonardo Fellowship (2021) Medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering of Spain for Young Researcher Award (2023) i3 certification (outstanding researcher) from Spanish Ministry of Universities (2022) Winner of 2021 IEEE Retail Digital Transformation Grand Challenge Multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards at top conferences (CVPR, BMVC, 3DV) Dan Casas has successfully advised multiple PhD students including Suzanne Sorli, Cristian Romero, Raquel Vidaurre, and Igor Santesteban (now at Meta Reality Labs), with several ongoing students including Melania Prieto-Martin, Gonzalo Gómez-Nogales, and Andrés Casado-Elvira. He has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator, totaling over €1.2 million from Spanish Ministry of Science projects, EU H2020 programs, and industry fellowships including the FBBVA Leonardo Fellowship. His leadership extends to conference organization as Area Chair for ICCV 2023 and General Chair for ACM i3D 2020. Dr. Casas leads research in digital human modeling with applications in virtual reality, fashion technology, and immersive communication. His team develops advanced techniques for creating personalized 3D avatars from minimal input (like smartphone videos), addressing challenges in geometry, appearance, and physical simulation of virtual humans and their clothing.

• Post-Colonial Studies
• Cinema Aesthetics
• Visual and Sound Narratives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Denis is a Professor of Film at The European Graduate School (EGS). Born in 1948, she studied economics before graduating from the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques (now École nationale supérieure des métiers de l’image et du son) in 1971. Her career spans over four decades, marked by collaborations with renowned directors like Dušan Makavejev and Jacques Rivette. She is celebrated for her avant-garde filmmaking style, emphasizing visual and aural experimentation over conventional narrative structures. Denis’s research interests center on post-colonialism, marginalized identities, and the interplay of power and desire. Her films, such as Chocolat (1988) and White Material (2009), critically address colonial legacies and cultural displacement. She frequently explores themes of diaspora, familial disintegration, and existential ambiguity through visceral, jazz-inspired editing techniques. Her collaborations with composer Abdullah Ibrahim and the Tindersticks underscore her innovative use of music as narrative device. Notable works include Beau Travail (1999) and L’Intrus (2004), which blend philosophical inquiry with cinematic poetry. Though no formal awards are listed, her influence on contemporary cinema is widely acknowledged. Denis’s academic and creative output intertwines filmmaking with intellectual discourse, as seen in her 2012 co-authored political manifesto Sauvons le peuple grec de ses sauveurs! and essays in Cahiers du cinéma .

• Psychoanalysis
• Philosophy
• Aesthetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anne Dufourmantelle is a French philosopher, practicing Lacanian psychoanalyst, and Professor of Psychoanalysis at The European Graduate School/EGS. Born in 1964, she holds a PhD from Paris-Sorbonne (1993) on Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Levinas, and Patočka. A member of the prestigious Académie française, she also worked as an editorial director at Calmann-Lévy and Stock, publishing seminal works by Derrida, Žižek, and others. Her research bridges psychoanalysis, philosophy, and architecture, exploring themes like love, faith, and sexuality's intersection with thought. Education: PhD Philosophy, Paris-Sorbonne Psychoanalytic Training: Le Cercle Freudien (Paris), Après-Coup (NY) Key Collaborations: Avital Ronell, Antonio Negri, Jacques Derrida Her work critiques philosophy's neglect of sexuality, arguing it constitutes a 'blind spot.' Major themes include hospitality (via Of Hospitality with Derrida), sacrificial logic in gender roles, and the subversive power of desire against capitalist structures. Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and dialogues between philosophers/architects like Baudrillard & Nouvel. Awards: Académie française membership (highest literary honor in France). Grants/Advising: No specific listed grants, but extensive editorial work implies institutional support. Advises through teaching at EGS and psychoanalytic practice. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Bracha Ettinger and Judith Butler in feminist psychoanalytic circles; affiliated with architecture philosophy networks via her work with Portzamparc/Sollers and Baudrillard/Nouvel dialogues.

Ana Manzanoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Realist Evaluation
• Health Policy
• Global Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana Manzano is a Professor of Public Policy Evaluation at the School of Sociology and Social Policy , University of Leeds. Her work focuses on realist evaluation methodologies, health policy, and global health systems. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Evaluation and Program Planning and leads interdisciplinary research funded by the ESRC, MRC, and international bodies. Her research spans maternal and child health in Nigeria and Vietnam, healthcare decision-making in multiple sclerosis, and health systems responsiveness in low-income countries. Education: PhD in Sociology & Social Policy MA (unspecified) BA (Hons) (unspecified) Research Interests: Realist evaluation and theory-driven methods Health policy and systems Decision-making in healthcare Global health equity and disparities Stakeholder involvement in research Current Projects: UKRI Policy Fellowship evaluating innovation policy in Northern Ireland RESPONSE project improving health systems in Ghana/Vietnam REVAMP study on maternal health in Nigeria Awards: UKRI Policy Fellowship (2023) Advising and Grants: Supervises postgraduate researchers including Gerry Hume and Rebecca Simmons. Active in securing grants from the ESRC, MRC, and Wellcome Trust. Collaborates with institutions in Australia, Spain, Nigeria, Ghana, and Vietnam. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the IRVAPP Research Institute (Italy) and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (France). Leads the RAMESES II project developing evaluation standards.

• Intellectual Freedom
• Censorship Studies
• Information Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily J. M. Knox serves as Interim Dean and Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s School of Information Sciences. Her research focuses on intellectual freedom, censorship, information ethics, and library policies. She holds a PhD from Rutgers University and a Master’s from the UIUC iSchool, with undergraduate degrees from Smith College and the University of Chicago Divinity School. Education: PhD, Communication, Information, and Library Studies, Rutgers University MSLIS, School of Information Sciences, UIUC B.A., Religious Studies, Smith College A.M., Religious Studies, University of Chicago Divinity School Dr. Knox’s work bridges theory and practice, examining how censorship impacts marginalized communities and advocating for equitable information access. Her landmark books include *Book Banning in 21st Century America* and *Foundations of Intellectual Freedom*, the latter winning the 2023 Eli M. Oboler Prize. She regularly testifies before legislative bodies and advises the National Coalition Against Censorship. Her teaching excellence has been recognized repeatedly, including the 2024 ALISE Excellence in Teaching Award. Current courses include practicum and independent study modules. Awards Highlight: 2024 Campus Excellence in Public Engagement Award 2023 Illinois Library Luminary 2022 Chicagoan of the Year for Books WISE Instructor of the Year (2015) As editor of the *Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy*, she amplifies discourse on privacy rights and censorship dynamics. Her research team, Mapping Information Access, measures barriers to information in public institutions.

Katia Saporitiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Philosophy
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Language
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katia Saporiti is a Full Professor of Philosophy with a focus on the History of Philosophy at the University of Zurich since 2011. She serves as Program Director and Deputy Head of the Department of Philosophy. Her research spans early modern and 20th-century philosophy, particularly epistemology, philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind, engaging with thinkers such as Descartes, Leibniz, Spinoza, Locke, Hume, Reid, Kant, and Wittgenstein. Full Professor, University of Zurich (2011–present) Research Councilor, Swiss National Science Foundation (2008–2015) Extraordinaria, University of Zurich (2004–2010) Her current research explores the relationship between ideas, images, and metaphors in early modern theories, the concept of res cogitans, and Berkeley’s argument for idealism. She also investigates tensions between first-person authority and skeptical/externalist positions in epistemology and philosophy of language. Recent publications address topics like Berkeley’s idealism, Locke’s empiricism, and the role of memory and representation in philosophy. Her work connects historical analysis with contemporary debates, emphasizing the contingency of philosophical problems and the utility of historical inquiry. Katia Saporiti teaches courses in epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of language, and history of philosophy (17th–20th centuries). She holds a PhD and MA from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich and has been an active academic since the 1990s.

Wei-keng Liaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Parallel and distributed file I/O
• Storage system design
• Data mining algorithms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wei-keng Liao is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. His research spans high-performance computing with a focus on parallel and distributed systems. Dr. Liao's research interests include parallel and distributed file I/O and storage system design, data mining algorithm design and their parallelization, data management for large-scale scientific applications, and computational model design for large-scale applications on parallel and distributed environments. He is a key contributor to the Parallel netCDF project, which provides parallel I/O capabilities for scientific applications. His recent work shows strong trends in high-performance computing infrastructure, particularly in optimizing I/O systems for scientific applications, parallel data clustering algorithms, and machine learning acceleration in distributed environments. His publications span computational science, parallel computing, and data-intensive applications across various scientific domains including materials science, astrophysics, and healthcare. Best Paper Award at IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing (2016) for Parallel DTFE Surface Density Field Reconstruction Dr. Liao has supervised numerous research projects funded by DOE, NSF, NASA, and Argonne National Laboratory, with recent work focusing on data libraries for exascale science, machine learning-driven resilience for extreme-scale systems, and scalable data clustering for scientific computing. He leads research on the Parallel K-means Data Clustering software package and is a principal developer of Parallel netCDF. His work connects multiple research groups through the Center for Ultra-scale Computing and Information Security (CUCIS) at Northwestern University, where he collaborates with scientists across disciplines to develop scalable computing solutions for complex scientific problems.

Sophia Terazawaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Poetry
• Hybrid Forms
• Performance Art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sophia Terazawa is a Visiting Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech's Department of English. A Vietnamese-Japanese poet and performer, she has authored the novel Tetra Nova (2025) and poetry collections Winter Phoenix (2021), Anon (2023), with Oracular Maladies forthcoming (2026). Her work explores ghosts, cultural hybridity, and linguistic experimentation. MFA, University of Arizona BA, Ithaca College Her research focuses on multilingual poetry , hybrid forms , and performance art , blending Vietnamese-Japanese heritage with contemporary poetics. Creative works include cross-disciplinary collaborations like the poetry-ballet crossover Deixis (2025) and editorship of the Wilding Our Damage project. Recent publications span poetry journals ( Mantis , DREGINALD ), critical essays on mistranslation, and her novel Tetra Nova which interrogates border ethics through operatic structure. Themes of trauma, identity, and cultural synthesis recur across her work. Eric Hoffer Book Award Finalist (2024) Sturm Award for Creative Arts (2023) Tomaž Šalamun Prize (2018) She teaches courses in poetry , hybrid forms , and creative writing , and has led community workshops on tarot-poetry and Halloween-themed writing. Professional activities include co-organizing the Mahmoud Darwish marathon reading and judging the MAYDAY Micro-Chapbook Prize.

Lisa Adamsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
• Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers
• Oncological Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Adams is a Research Fellow at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and an Attending Radiologist at TUM University Hospital Rechts der Isar, affiliated with the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology department. She holds an Albrecht Struppler Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2024) and leads research in the Quantitative Imaging Biomarkers for Predictive Healthcare focus group. Adams earned her MD from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2016), completed board certification in radiology (2021), and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University (2022-2023). She transferred her Habilitation in Experimental Radiology to TUM in 2024. Her research integrates AI with radiology diagnostics, specializing in: Developing machine learning methods for early disease detection and risk assessment Advancing quantitative imaging biomarkers across organ systems Body composition analysis and biological age estimation Multimodal analysis for personalized healthcare Ethical implementation of AI in clinical practice Adams' recent publications demonstrate strong focus on AI applications in radiology, spanning large language models for clinical reporting, deep learning for medical image interpretation, nanoparticle tracking in regenerative medicine, and radiomics for cancer diagnosis. Her work consistently bridges technical innovation with clinical translation. Awards & Recognition: Walter-Friedrich-Prize, Deutsche Röntgengesellschaft (2023) Alavi Mandell Award (2021) Invest in the Youth Stipend, ECR Vienna (2017) She actively mentors doctoral candidates, having supervised seven PhD students to completion since 2020 with two more nearing submission. Adams secures substantial research funding from DFG, EU, Wilhelm Sander Foundation, Bayern Innovativ, and Berlin Institute of Health. She serves as Scientific Editor for European Radiology and Trainee Editorial Board Member for Radiology: Artificial Intelligence , while also holding leadership positions in the German Radiological Society.