جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Wikipedia Studies
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Bunty Avieson is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD and MPhil from Macquarie University, specializing in media theory and literary analysis. Her research focuses on Bhutanese media development, Wikipedia's societal impact, and the intersection of journalism with literary practices. PhD Thesis: Media development in Bhutan during its democratic transition MPhil: 'The Poetics of Paranoia' exploring self-construction through Derrida and Nagarjuna Research Interests: Her work spans media policy in Bhutan, Wikipedia's role in knowledge equity, and the ethics of memoir writing. She has published extensively on Bhutan's media evolution and co-edited volumes on memory mediation and trauma narratives. Articles Trends: Recent work examines lifestyle journalism identity, Wikipedia's pandemic-era contributions, and Bhutan's unique digital media strategies. Earlier research explored Bhutan's transition from oral traditions to social media under Gross National Happiness principles. Awards: Vice-Chancellor's PhD Commendation (2013), Ned Kelly Awards for crime fiction (2001-2003) Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator in the Bhutan-Wiki Project (DECRA-funded), co-developed the Australian Colonial Narrative Journalism Database. Received grants for Tamil diaspora storytelling and Bhutan media studies. Professional Roles: Wikimedia Australia Vice President, member of journalism education associations, and former editor of Woman's Day.

Noga Gananyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Late Imperial Chinese History
• Chinese Literature (Ming-Qing)
• Religion in China
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Dr. Noga Ganany serves as University Associate Professor in the Study of Late Imperial China at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Cambridge, and holds dual roles as Governing Body Fellow and Director of Studies at Sidney Sussex College. Her scholarship centers on cultural history of Ming-Qing China (1400-1900), specializing in literature, religion, and book history with emphasis on print culture's role in religious practices. Education: PhD, Columbia University (2018) Research Focus: Dr. Ganany investigates the interplay between writing and worship in late-Ming hagiographic literature, examining how commercial publishing reshaped reverence for cultural icons and influenced pilgrimage. Her work extends to conceptualizations of death/afterlife through figures like King Yama, bridging literary analysis, religious studies, and historical context with material culture of the book. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2013-2023) reveal consistent engagement with religious narratives in late imperial China, particularly netherworld journeys, hagiographic texts, and tomb art. Her scholarship demonstrates interdisciplinary methodology combining textual analysis with visual/material sources, highlighting print culture's transformative role in religious practices and icon veneration. Academic Leadership: She actively supervises graduate research in late-imperial Chinese literature and religions, currently guiding Ilay Golan's PhD on overseas sailor religious traditions. Dr. Ganany organizes two major sponsored lecture series: 'Book Culture in Buddhism and Beyond' (Glorisun Global Buddhist Network) and the 'Yin-Cheng Distinguished Lecture Series on Buddhism' (Tzu Chi Foundation), fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue in Buddhist studies.

Rachel V Harrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• Cinema
• Modern Literature
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Professor Rachel V Harrison is a leading academic in Thai Cultural Studies at SOAS University of London. Her work bridges cinema, modern literature, postcolonial theory, and gender studies, with a focus on Thailand and mainland Southeast Asia. She also contributes to medical humanities and public engagement, particularly in Northeast Thailand (Isan) and Laos. Education: BA and PhD from the University of London. Roles: Professor of Thai Cultural Studies, Steering Committee Member of MA Cultural Studies. Research Interests : Cultural studies, cinema, and gender analysis intersect with themes of Orientalism, cultural difference, and literary criticism. Her work explores medical humanities and the comparative study of Southeast Asian literatures. She emphasizes the interplay between traditional and modern elements in Thai cultural production. Recent Publications : Harrison’s scholarship spans Thai cinema, postcolonial identity, and healthcare access for sex workers. Her 2025 article Entangled Worlds, Situated Knowledge highlights cultural context in global-local dynamics. Earlier works examine folk legends, masculinities, and eroticism in Thai literature. PhD Supervision : She has guided students on topics like Thai literature, diasporic identities, Burmese women’s writings, and Thai cinema’s gender representations. Collaborations : Frequent collaborations with scholars in medical humanities and Southeast Asian studies, including co-authoring on bullying in medicine and cultural engagement.

Jonathan Skinnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecocriticism
• Contemporary Poetry
• Environmental Studies
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Dr. Jonathan Skinner is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick's Faculty of Arts, where he researches and teaches ecocriticism, contemporary poetry, and creative writing. He founded and edits the journal ecopoetics , exploring intersections between writing and ecology. His research examines: Ecopoetic theory and environmental literature Intersections of sound studies and ethnopoetics North American avant-garde poetry (Olson, Kyger, Eigner) Translation and transnational poetics Third Landscape theory and urban wildness He leads a research network facilitating cross-cultural poetry exchanges along avian migration routes. Skinner's publications predominantly explore ecocritical frameworks through poetry analysis, with recent work examining climate change poetics, multispecies communication, and Anthropocene aesthetics. His scholarship connects literary studies with environmental science, acoustics, and landscape theory. He currently supervises five PhD students researching multispecies poetics and environmental literature through AHRC-funded projects, and has successfully supervised two doctoral candidates studying deindustrialization and extractive urbanism. Previously supervised MA theses span modernist poetry, ecocriticism, and creative writing.

Paola Zamperiniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Feminist and Queer Theory
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Paola Zamperini is an Associate Professor of Chinese Literature at Northwestern University, holding a Ph.D. in Chinese Literature and Women and Gender Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. She joined Northwestern in 2013 as founding chair of the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, where she has focused on department-building, curriculum development, and mentoring students in pre-modern Chinese literature and gender/sexuality studies. Her research and pedagogy bridge Chinese literary studies with feminist and queer theory, evidenced by courses like 'Sexual Subjects: Introduction to Sexuality Studies' and 'Traditions of Feminist Thought.' She actively collaborates with the Sexuality Project at Northwestern (SPAN) as a Curricular Fellow (2020-2023) through the project 'Global Pornographies: A Transnational Approach.' Key research areas include representations of prostitution, female suicide, fashion theory, pornography, and spiritual resonance in Chinese literature. She is currently completing her manuscript Sinopornologies. Writing Sex in Late Imperial Fiction and developing works on gambling and gender, and fashion and desire in early modern literature. Key Awards: SPAN Curricular Fellow (2020-2023) Luce/ACLS China Studies Advisory Group (2020-present) Pre-modern China Book Review Editor, Journal of Asian Studies (2016-present) Her academic service includes roles in ACLS/Luce Fellowship programs since 2015 and leadership in graduate education initiatives at Northwestern.

Robert Sharfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Chinese Buddhism
• Chan Buddhism
• Japanese Buddhism
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Robert Sharf is the D.H. Chen Distinguished Professor of Buddhist Studies in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley . He also serves as Chair of the Numata Center for Buddhist Studies and Head Graduate Advisor for the Group in Buddhist Studies . With a PhD in Buddhist Studies from the University of Michigan (1995), he previously taught at McMaster University (1989-1995) and the University of Michigan (1995-2003). Research Interests: Medieval Chinese Buddhism (especially Chan) Japanese Buddhism Buddhist Art and Archaeology Ritual Studies Buddhist Modernism Philosophical Paradoxes Methodology in Religious Studies Critical Buddhist Discourse Publications & Collaborations: Author of Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism: A Reading of the Treasure Store Treatise (2002) Co-editor of Living Images: Japanese Buddhist Icons in Context (2001) Co-author of What Can’t Be Said: Contradiction and Paradox in East Asian Thought (2021) Co-author of How to Lose Yourself: An Ancient Guide to Letting Go (2025) Editor of Chinese translations of his works: Xiafu Chanxue zixuan ji and Xiafu Mijiao Yanjiu zixuan ji (2022) Academic Leadership: Director of the Group in Buddhist Studies Director of Religious Studies Chair of the Center for Buddhist Studies

Donald S. Lopez Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Buddhism
• Tibetan Buddhism
• Indian Mahayana Buddhism
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Donald S. Lopez Jr. is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist & Tibetan Studies at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He holds a PhD from the University of Virginia (1982). His research focuses on Indian Mahayana Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and the European intellectual encounter with Buddhism. He is affiliated with multiple centers, including the Center for Chinese Studies, Center for South Asian Studies, and the Nam Center for Korean Studies. His work bridges historical scholarship and contemporary debates, such as the compatibility of Buddhism with modern science. Recent projects include translations of Tibetan and Jesuit texts, studies of the Lotus Sutra's influence, and collaborative research on medieval Christian-Buddhist narratives like Barlaam and Josaphat . Recipient of distinguished professorships, Lopez advises graduate students in Tibetan Buddhist studies and has authored seminal works such as The Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Biography (2011) and Buddhism and Science: A Guide for the Perplexed (2008). His interdisciplinary approach reflects engagement with global religious history and textual analysis.

• Chinese Philosophy
• Ancient Chinese History
• Three Kingdoms Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Yoshihiro Watanabe is affiliated with Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society, holding a Doctorate in Literature from the University of Tsukuba. He serves as Specially Appointed Trustee for Cultural Advancement (2023-present) and Principal of Waseda Saga Junior/Senior High School (2018-present). His research focuses on Classical China's formation , Confucian philosophy , and Three Kingdoms history , with significant contributions to understanding Han Dynasty aristocracy, historical perception, and cross-cultural analysis. Key research areas include Classical Chinese historiography Major awards: 2017 Omae Memorial Academic Prize, 2002 Oriental Society Award Current projects: Interdisciplinary study of Classical China (2016-2027) Research trends show consistent focus on Three Kingdoms political/military thought Classical Chinese philosophical texts Historical narrative techniques Confucianism's role in governance Chinese-Japanese cultural exchange Comparative analysis of classical sources Scientific contributions : Author of 12 monographs including Formation of Classical China (2019) Published 51 peer-reviewed articles Principal investigator for three major grants (2005-2016) Regular media contributor for NHK programs since 2008

• Pre-Modern Japanese Literature
• Japanese Visual Culture
• Text-Image Relationships
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Professor Joshua S. Mostow is a scholar of pre-modern Japanese literature and art, specializing in text-image relationships, Heian-period studies, and gendered cultural constructions. He holds a professorship at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Asian Studies (Faculty of Arts), where he also serves as Acting Director of Language Programs. Mostow earned his doctorate in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory from the University of Pennsylvania, with additional studies at International Christian University (Tokyo), Université de Paris, and Gakushuin University. His career includes visiting roles at institutions like Heidelberg University and the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on intersections of literature and visual arts, particularly in Japanese pre-modern contexts. Key interests include the ideological construction of the Heian period, women’s writing traditions, and the role of sexuality in cultural identity. Major works include *Courtly Visions: The Ise Stories and the Politics of Cultural Appropriation* (2014) and *Pictures of the Heart: The Hyakunin Isshu in Word and Image* (1996). He has received prestigious awards such as the Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendation (2017) and induction into the Royal Society of Canada (2015). Mostow has authored/co-authored over 20 books, edited volumes, and numerous articles across Japanese literature, art history, and cultural studies. His work spans medieval commentaries, Edo-period print culture, and modern reception histories. He frequently lectures internationally on topics like gender representation in classical texts and the visual legacy of *The Tale of Genji*. Grants and fellowships include support from the Sainsbury Institute, Japan Foundation, and SSHRC (Canada). His contributions to Japanese studies include co-editing *The Columbia Companion to Modern East Asian Literature* (2003) and curating exhibitions on Rinpa aesthetics and Edo-period shunga. Scholarly activities further include invited lectures at institutions worldwide and participation in major international conferences.

Janet Gyatsoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Buddhist Studies
• Tibetan History
• Medical History
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Janet Gyatso is the Hershey Professor of Buddhist Studies at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), affiliated with Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds academic ties to the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and the Committee on Inner Asian and Altaic Studies. Her research focuses on Tibetan and South Asian cultural/intellectual history, Buddhist epistemology, gender studies, and the intersection of religion and medicine. Dr. Gyatso earned her BA, MA, and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. She previously taught at Amherst College before joining HDS in 2014 as Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs (until June 2024). Her major works include Being Human in a Buddhist World (2015) and Women in Tibet (2006), exploring themes like early modern Tibetan medicine and Buddhist gender dynamics. Her current research addresses ethical relationships with animals and Buddhist ministerial training. She has held leadership roles, including president of the International Association of Tibetan Studies (2000–2006) and co-chair of the American Academy of Religion's Buddhism Section (2004–2010). She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2018. Gyatso's teaching spans Buddhist history, ritual, and Tibetan literary practices. She actively develops programs like the Buddhist Lay Ministry Initiative at HDS, blending academic rigor with practical ministry training.

Stefano PELLO'مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Persian Language and Literature
• History of Iran in the Islamic Era
• Indo-Persian Literary Culture
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Stefano PELLO' is a Full Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where he specializes in Persian Language and Literature and the History of Iran in the Islamic Era. He also serves as the Director's Delegate for External Communications. His academic affiliations include long-term research positions at Columbia University and SOAS, University of London, reflecting his international scholarly reach. Education: PhD in Oriental Studies, Sapienza University of Rome (2006), thesis: 'Hindu Poets and Persian Intellectual Circles between Delhi and Lucknow (1680–1856).' Degree in Oriental Languages and Literatures, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2001), with highest honors. High School Diploma, Classical Lyceum 'Carlo Alberto', Novara (1995). He holds advanced certificates in Persian (Dehkhoda Institute, Tehran) and Arabic (Damascus University, Cairo). Research Interests: PELLO' is a leading scholar in Indo-Persian literary culture, focusing on multilingualism, cosmopolitanism, and intercultural exchange in early modern South Asia. His work explores Persian poetry, Sufism, ethnography, and the philosophical dimensions of nature, language, and identity. He investigates how Persian functioned as a cosmopolitan medium across India, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Publications Trends: His recent articles analyze Mīrzā Bīdil’s poetics of nature and imagination, Persian literary representations of Varanasi, and the role of Persian in multilingual societies. The research reveals a consistent focus on textual identity, cross-cultural dialogue, and the philosophical underpinnings of Indo-Persian literary production. Scientific Contributions: Author of major monographs including Tutiyan-i Hind (2012) and Microcosmographies (2024). Translator of key Persian literary and mystical works into Italian (e.g., Hafez, Rumi, Motahhari). Editor of scholarly volumes such as Borders: Itineraries on the Edges of Iran (2016). Contributor to Encyclopaedia Iranica and Encyclopaedia of Islam . Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, PELLO' has directed PhD theses and mentored junior researchers. He has led international research initiatives, including workshops at the European University Institute and Ca' Foscari, often in collaboration with institutions like Columbia and SOAS. His work is supported by national and international academic networks. Labs and Teams: He has organized and convened international workshops such as 'Cultures of tahqiq from the Mughals to the Mediterranean' (2021) and 'Persian Literature in Multilingual India' (2008), fostering collaborative research on Persianate intellectual history.

Heping Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Painting
• Song Dynasty Art
• East Asian Art History
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Heping Liu is an Associate Professor of Art History at Wellesley College , specializing in Chinese painting of the Song dynasty . His research explores intersections of art, literature, environment, science, and technology during China's 10th-12th centuries. Ph.D. from Yale University Recipient of NEH and ACLS Fellowships Teaches courses on Japanese/Chinese art, poetic painting, and Song imperial painting academy Focuses on hands-on art education through museum sessions Key research themes include: Political exile in Song landscapes Imperial patronage systems Buddhist iconography adaptation Urban/rural representations Cross-cultural artistic exchange Notable publications analyze: Qingming Shanghe Tu (2011) Juecheng's Buddhist works (2007) Empress Liu's Maitreya portrait (2003) Water-mill technological symbolism (2002) Scientific recognition: National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Teaching philosophy emphasizes direct engagement with artworks through: Davis Museum resources Boston-New York institutional partnerships Object-based learning sessions Comparative East Asian studies

Rory O'Bryenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin American Literature
• Colombian Culture
• Environmental Studies
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Dr Rory O'Bryen is an Associate Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture at the Spanish & Portuguese Department of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge. He teaches courses on Latin American cultural studies and literature, with a focus on Colombian history and modern cultural narratives. Department: Spanish & Portuguese College affiliation: King's College Editorial role: One of the editors of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies His research interests include: Modern Latin American culture Nineteenth- and twentieth-century Colombian literature Political violence and memory Transnational cultural studies Environmental humanities in Latin America Representation of national identity Dr O'Bryen's publication history reveals strong trends in: Colombian cultural analysis River studies (particularly the Magdalena River) Postconflict narratives Ecological and infrastructural themes Intercultural literary theory Visual culture and political conflict As an academic supervisor, he has guided doctoral research on diverse topics including: Literature and film of the Cuban Revolution Prison writing in Latin America Latin American literary engagements with Nazism Ecological themes in Latin American art Post-1960s Latin American errancy writing Contemporary Latin American horrorism narratives

Chen Wuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Classical Chinese
• Medieval Chinese Narrative Writings
• Interrelation between City and Literature

Chen Wu is a Senior Lecturer in Chinese at Columbia University's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures, with teaching responsibilities spanning classical Chinese and all levels of modern Chinese courses since her appointment in 2013. She also brings extensive pedagogical experience from Fudan University. Her office is located in 508 Kent Hall, with office hours held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30AM-1PM. Educational Background: PhD in Pre-Modern Chinese Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2016) MA in Pre-Modern Chinese Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison MA in Classical Chinese Philology, Fudan University (2009) BA in Chinese Language and Literature, Fudan University (2006) Research Specializations center on classical Chinese philology, medieval Chinese narrative traditions, and the symbiotic relationship between urban environments and literary production. Her scholarly work particularly examines Tang dynasty urban narratives, spatial representations in fiction, and cultural memory mechanisms. Publication Trends reveal consistent contributions to Tang literature analysis (7/11 entries), urban studies in Chinese fiction, and translation scholarship. Her work bridges original research, critical translation, and editorial practices, with a focus on historical contexts and textual interpretation.

Andrew Gobleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Japanese History
• Medieval History
• History of Medicine
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Andrew Goble serves as a Professor in the Department of History within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon. His office is located in 361 McKenzie Hall (1288 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1205), with contact details including email platypus@uoregon.edu and phone 541-346-4800. Office hours for Spring 2025 are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00. Professor Goble specializes in medieval Japanese history with concentrated research on illness, mortality, and medical concepts in 16th-century Japan. His work critically examines the intersection of Buddhism and societal structures, political transformations during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, and imperial authority through primary sources like Emperor Hanazono's writings. This scholarship reveals how medical practices and religious frameworks shaped social hierarchies and governance in pre-modern Japan. Analysis of his publications demonstrates a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on Japanese medieval political-religious dynamics, particularly imperial-bakufu relations and Buddhist institutional influence. His methodology combines textual analysis of historical chronicles with socio-cultural interpretation, establishing patterns in how power, disease, and spiritual authority interacted during Japan's formative feudal eras.