جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Juliane Braunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early American Studies
• 19th-Century American Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Juliane Braun is an Associate Professor of English and Director of Core Literature at Auburn University’s College of Liberal Arts. Her scholarly work focuses on early American studies, transnational literatures, environmental humanities, and theatre studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Julius Maximilians Universität Würzburg (Germany) and M.A. degrees from Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz (Germany) and Université de Bourgogne (France). Dr. Braun’s research emphasizes multilingual and transoceanic cultural exchanges, particularly in French Louisiana. Her award-winning book *Creole Drama: Theatre and Society in Antebellum New Orleans* (2019) examines the political and social impact of theatrical culture in antebellum Louisiana. Her current projects include a translated collection of French Louisiana plays and a book manuscript on transoceanic environmental narratives. Education: Ph.D., Julius Maximilians Universität Würzburg (Germany) M.A., Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz (Germany) M.A., Université de Bourgogne (France) Her research has been supported by fellowships from the NEH, American Antiquarian Society, Huntington Library, and others. Key awards include the Theatre Library Association’s 2019 George Freedley Memorial Award for *Creole Drama*. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary environmental and postcolonial concerns, exploring how transnational networks shaped American literary and cultural landscapes. Braun’s publications address themes like imperial botany, transpacific exchanges, and the role of performance in constructing identity. She actively contributes to academic discourse through book reviews and interdisciplinary collaborations, emphasizing recovery projects that recenter marginalized voices in early American cultural history.

Jason A. Hepplerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Environmental History
• US History
• Digital History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jason A. Heppler is an environmental historian specializing in the twentieth century North American West, Great Plains, and Canadian Prairies. He serves as senior developer-scholar at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (RRCHNM), adjunct faculty in the Department of History and Art History at George Mason University, and an Affiliate Fellow at the Center for Great Plains Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His work bridges traditional historical scholarship with digital humanities methodology, focusing on environmental history, digital public history, and the history of capitalism in the American West. Heppler earned his PhD in History from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016, an MA in History from the same institution in 2009, and a BA in History & Economics from South Dakota State University in 2007. Prior to joining GMU in 2021, he served as the Digital Engagement Librarian at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and as an Academic Technology Specialist with the Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Research at Stanford University Libraries. His research interests center on environmental history of the North American West, with particular focus on Silicon Valley's environmental inequalities, the Sagebrush Rebellion, ranching, public lands politics in the Northern Plains, and biographies of key Western figures like Wallace Stegner and Walter Prescott Webb. He approaches these topics through both traditional historical methods and digital humanities frameworks, examining how technology shapes historical interpretation and public engagement. Heppler's publications reveal a consistent trajectory connecting environmental history with digital methodology. His most recent book Silicon Valley and the Environmental Inequalities of High-Tech Urbanism (2024) explores postwar Silicon Valley development through environmental justice frameworks, while his award-winning Digital Community Engagement (2020) examines digital public history partnerships. His scholarly work spans traditional academic publications, digital projects, and public-facing commentary in venues like the Washington Post and The Conversation. 2021 National Council on Public History (NCPH) Book Award for Digital Community Engagement: Partnering Communities with the Academy Affiliate Fellow, Center for Great Plains Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Heppler teaches digital public history at George Mason University, emphasizing audience research, user personas, and practical digital project development. His course HIST 694 focuses on creating digital public history experiences that balance historical scholarship with effective digital design. While the text doesn't detail specific grants, his work with RRCHNM suggests ongoing funding for digital humanities projects. He also maintains active digital scholarship projects including Machines in the Valley , U.S. Federal Lands , and Religious Ecologies , which demonstrate his commitment to making historical research accessible through digital platforms.

Michelle Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 19th/20th Century German Literature
• Women's Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miranda James is an Associate Professor of German and Russian at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the College of Humanities. Her work focuses on 19th- and 20th-century German literature, women’s studies, and digital humanities. She leads projects like the Sophie Digital Library, emphasizing mentored undergraduate research in early women’s writings. Her research often explores themes of cultural memory, colonial narratives, and underrepresented voices in literature and art. Key research initiatives include the annotated works of Elisa von der Recke and studies on Vienna’s cultural history. She co-edited *Sophie Discovers Amerika: German-Speaking Women Write the New World* (2014), highlighting transatlantic women’s perspectives. Recent work (2019-2022) delves into topics like Olga Wisinger-Florian’s art rediscovery and collaborative digital humanities projects. Her podcast appearances, such as on *Thinking Aloud* (August 2010), discuss the value of humanities education and cultural preservation. She actively contributes to academic discussions on missionary writings, feminist literary criticism, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Professional contributions include mentoring initiatives and curating digital resources for underrepresented texts. Her work bridges historical scholarship with modern digital platforms, fostering accessibility to marginalized voices in German and Russian literary traditions.

Paul Westoverمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Romantic Literature
• Literary Tourism
• Cultural History
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Paul Westover is an Associate Professor of English at Brigham Young University (BYU), specializing in Romantic literature, literary tourism, and cultural history. His research focuses on figures like William Wordsworth, exploring themes such as travel, memory, and the interplay between literature and physical spaces. He has curated exhibitions on Dorothy Wordsworth and Wordsworth’s legacy, including works at the Morgan Library (2020) and the Wordsworth Museum (2018). His lectures and interviews, such as those on BYU Radio and the Wordsworth Trust’s Saturday Talks, highlight his engagement with public humanities. His scholarship bridges transatlantic literary exchanges, Victorian reception of Romanticism, and the impact of technology on travel narratives. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his prolific output since 2002 demonstrates sustained academic contribution. Research interests include the origins of literary tourism, necromanticism (the cultural practice of visiting sites of the dead), and the intersection of Romanticism with technological advancements like railways. Beyond academia, his work intersects with public engagement through documentaries like Journeywomen: Walking in the Footsteps of Dorothy Wordsworth (2018) and exhibitions that blend historical analysis with contemporary interpretation. His articles span critiques of Victorian material culture, transatlantic authorship, and the legacy of Sir Walter Scott. While no specific student advisees are listed, his public-facing projects suggest mentorship in interdisciplinary humanities research.

Shezan Muhammediمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Migration History
• Refugee Studies
• Ethnic Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shezan Muhammedi serves as an adjunct research professor in the Department of History at Carleton University while working full-time as an Assistant Director with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. His academic and professional work centers on refugee resettlement, migration history, and ethnic relations, with a specific focus on the Ugandan Asian refugee experience in Canada that has personal significance as his mother's family arrived in Ottawa as Ugandan Asian refugees in October 1972. Dr. Muhammedi earned his B.A. from Queen's University, followed by his M.A. and Ph.D. in History and Migration and Ethnic Relations from the University of Western Ontario, completing his doctorate in April 2017. His academic journey directly informs his professional work, having spent four years (2017-2022) with Focus Humanitarian Assistance under the Aga Khan Development Network where he led a team of 15 case workers supporting refugees across six European countries. His research interests span migration history, refugee studies, oral history methodologies, and Canadian immigration policy, with particular expertise in how displaced peoples maintain multiple regional, ethnic, and religious identities while negotiating new citizenship. His work demonstrates how refugees actively navigate bureaucratic processes rather than being passive recipients of aid, reshaping immigration policies through their experiences and resilience. Dr. Muhammedi's scholarly output includes his 2022 book 'Gifts from Amin: Ugandan Asian Refugees in Canada,' which represents the first major oral history project dedicated to this community. In November 2022, he co-organized the 'Beyond Resettlement' conference at Carleton University commemorating the 50th anniversary of the expulsion of Asians from Uganda, which explored historical context, Canada's response, and lived experiences of the community over five decades. He has made significant contributions to Carleton University's Uganda Collection in the MacOdrum Library, featuring archival material, newspapers, and oral histories of Ugandan Asian refugees. His academic work bridges historical research with contemporary policy development, informed by his direct experience working with refugee communities in both Europe and Canada.

• History of Childhood and Youth
• Educational Pedagogy
• Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia M Gossard serves as a Professor of History and the Associate Dean for Faculty Success in the College of Arts and Science (ArtSci) at Utah State University. Previously, she served as the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences from 2022 until its merger into ArtSci in 2025. Her academic journey includes a PhD and MA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA from Southern Methodist University. Dr. Gossard specializes in the history of childhood and youth, with research spanning Europe and the United States. Her current scholarly interests include higher educational pedagogical practices, high-impact teaching methods, and the application of generative artificial intelligence in classroom settings. She also investigates the construction of modern girlhood and the concept of 'double age' in historical contexts. Her methodological approach combines quantitative and qualitative research techniques to explore societal transformations through the lens of childhood experiences. Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward the intersection of historical scholarship and educational innovation, with increasing focus on AI applications in teaching history. The publications span historical analysis of childhood in French and American contexts, pedagogical frameworks for student success, and innovative applications of technology in historical education. Fass-Sandin Prize (2019) from the Society for the History of Childhood & Youth Best Article Prize (2017) from the Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth Honorable mention citations from multiple scholarly organizations Research grants from the American Historical Association, Mellon Foundation, Newberry Library, and other prestigious organizations As Associate Dean for Faculty Success, Dr. Gossard leads ArtSci's strategic planning, oversees promotion and tenure processes, and implements faculty development initiatives. She spearheads the Initiative on Health and Educational Disparities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across three colleges at USU. Her editorial role with the Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth further demonstrates her leadership in the field. Dr. Gossard's three authored books—Young Subjects (2021), Habits of Mind (2023), and Encountering Childhoods (2024)—showcase her dual expertise in historical scholarship and educational innovation.

• 18th Century Literature
• Philosophy
• Enlightenment Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Tom E Jones is Deputy Head of the School of English at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on 18th-century poetry and philosophy, including the works of Alexander Pope and George Berkeley. He authored a 2021 biography of Berkeley and edited Pope's An Essay on Man . His interests extend to Enlightenment human sciences, language studies, and contemporary poetics. He holds a professorial position and is based in Kennedy Hall. Research Interests: Specializing in intersections between 18th-century literature and philosophy, with particular attention to Berkeley's metaphysics and Pope's poetic techniques. He explores how Enlightenment thinkers navigated language sciences and cultural frameworks. Recent work includes examining Phillis Wheatley's legacy and Swift's contextual influences in literature. Publications Trends: His output spans monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles analyzing philosophical texts, literary biography, and historical reception. Key themes include textual interpretation, cultural materialism, and the materiality of books in Enlightenment contexts. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided text. Advising & Grants: No advisees or grant details provided. His research has been published through major academic presses including Princeton University Press and Routledge.

Luis Cortegueraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern European History
• Spanish History
• History of the Spanish Empire
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luis Corteguera is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Kansas and has held the Ahmanson-Murphy Professorship of Medieval and Renaissance History since 2019. His expertise centers on early modern European history with a specialized focus on Spain and the Spanish Empire, where he examines intersections of power, culture, and everyday life. Education: PhD in Early Modern European History from Princeton University Research Interests: Corteguera investigates popular politics , religious agency , and cultural representation in early modern Iberia. His work reveals how ordinary people navigated monarchical authority through urban governance, sacred symbolism, and visual culture. Key themes include the appropriation of religious power, gender dynamics in colonial contexts, and the construction of historical memory through literature and political myth. Publication Trends: Recent scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with Catalan identity formation, urban food politics, and the interplay between mysticism and courtly power. His work increasingly explores transatlantic connections, particularly how sacrilege and dream narratives reveal subaltern resistance within the Spanish Empire's religious frameworks. Scientific Awards: Fulbright to Spain Research award from National Endowment for the Humanities Research award from American Council on Learned Societies Research award from National Humanities Center Research award from Huntington Library Byron A. Alexander Graduate Mentor Award (2017) Ahmanson-Murphy Professorship (2019) Advising and Grants: Corteguera has chaired over a dozen doctoral committees focusing on early modern Spanish imperial history. His externally funded research demonstrates exceptional grant acquisition success, with sustained support from major national humanities institutions reflecting the significance of his work on Iberian political and religious cultures. No dedicated research labs or formal teams are documented in the source material, though his leadership in professional organizations indicates collaborative scholarly networks.

• US Politics
• Political Behaviour
• Comparative Western Politics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Josephine Harmon is an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Northeastern University London, specializing in US politics, comparative Western politics, and themes like political rationality and communication. She holds a PhD and prior degrees from Yale University and University College London. Education: PhD and prior degrees from Yale University and University College London Her research focuses on ideology, belief-based political behavior, and urban policy analysis (e.g., London’s ULEZ policy). She employs both empirical and theoretical methodologies. Her work has been published in Sociology Lens , Critical Studies-Critical Methodologies , and The Washington Post . Awards: Harvard University Press Research Paper Prize (2020), UCL Research Prize (2020), Yale Research Fellowship (2018) Prior roles include teaching at New York University, King’s College London, and the British Library, covering comparative politics, US history, and post-colonial international politics.

Matthew Baharمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Colonial North America
• American Indian History
• Imperial History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Bahar is an Assistant Professor of History at Oberlin College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in colonial North America, focusing on American Indian, imperial, and maritime history. His research explores intersections of indigenous peoples, European empires, and maritime networks in the early modern Atlantic world. Education: BA, Loyola University-Chicago, 2001 MA, St. Cloud State University, 2006 PhD, University of Oklahoma, 2012 Research Interests: Bahar’s work examines cultural and political dynamics in colonial America, including Wabanaki-French-English relations, shipwreck catastrophes, and indigenous resistance. His first book, Storm of the Sea , analyzes maritime conflicts, while a second project investigates shipwreck encounters in early America. Publications: Recent works include articles on oppositional Indian identity in the American Revolution and indigenous piracy’s role in shaping the Atlantic world. Awards & Fellowships: Yearlong fellowship at the Huntington Library Fellowships from the American Antiquarian Society, Massachusetts Historical Society, and American Philosophical Society Teaching: Courses include The Puritans and Their World and History Senior Honors II . Bahar emphasizes early America, Native American history, and the Atlantic World in his teaching.

Ulrike Bergermannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ulrike Bergermann is a Professor of Media Studies at Braunschweig University of Fine Arts (HBK Braunschweig), specializing in media theory, media cultural studies, gender studies, and postcolonial studies. She leads the research project 'Colonial Commodities' at the University of Bayreuth and has held fellowships at the Cluster of Excellence 'Africa Multiple' and New York University. Her work critically examines colonial histories, digital colonialism, and media-cultural intersections. Education: PhD in Media Studies from the University of Hamburg (2000), with a focus on sign language notation systems. Extensive postdoctoral research includes roles at Paderborn University, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, and the University of Cologne. She has also held visiting positions at MIT, Yale, and the British Library. Research Interests: Colonial aesthetics, material culture, gender theory, digital media critiques, and postcolonial media studies. Current projects explore cocoa's colonial taste economies, AI ethics, and decolonial media practices. Key Achievements: Co-editor of the 'Postcolonial Media Studies' book series, co-founder of the journal 'Zeitschrift für Medienwissenschaft', and contributor to numerous international conferences. Awards include the Heinrich Böll Foundation Doctoral Scholarship and the Lise-Meitner Habilitation Grant. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Christine Hanke on 'Colonial Commodities' and leads HBK's Media Studies Institute. Engages in interdisciplinary projects on digital colonialism and media activism.

Sally Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Development Studies
• Post-Development Theory
• African Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sally Matthews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political and International Studies at Rhodes University, South Africa. She holds a PhD in African Studies from the University of Birmingham and has been with Rhodes University since 2006, contributing to teaching, research, and curriculum reform. Her work focuses on post-development theory, decolonization of knowledge systems, and social justice in higher education. Education: BA (Pretoria) MA in Political Science (University of Pretoria) PhD in African Studies (University of Birmingham) Research Interests: Post-development theory and alternatives to development Decolonization of university curricula and pedagogy Role of NGOs in social justice movements Race, privilege, and anti-racism in South African education Her research critically examines how privilege interacts with struggles for social justice, particularly in African contexts. Recent work explores tensions between post-development ideals and grassroots realities in the Global South. Publications: Matthews has authored and co-edited influential works, including the 2025 Routledge volume Post-Development from the Global South . Her articles span journals like Politikon , Journal of Southern African Studies , and Studies in Social Justice , addressing themes such as colonial libraries, Fairtrade impacts, and curriculum decolonization. Grants & Editorial Roles: Serves on editorial boards of Journal of Contemporary Studies and Studies in Social Justice . No specific grants mentioned, but her research aligns with transformative education and development policy initiatives. Labs/Teams: No formal lab affiliations noted, but collaborates widely with international researchers on decolonial and development studies projects.

• Early Modern British Art
• Graphic Satire
• Print Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Pierce is a Senior Lecturer in Art History at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History. She holds a PhD in History of Art from the University of York and has held research fellowships at institutions such as the Paul Mellon Centre and the Huntington Library. Her work focuses on British art of the early modern period (c.1550–1750), particularly graphic satire, print culture, and the York Virtuosi group. Education: BA (Hons) in English and History of Art, MA and PhD in History of Art from the University of York. Professional roles include Student Engagement and Employability Lead for the School and co-ordinator of undergraduate programs in Art History. Research: Investigates printed images as propaganda, satirical prints, and the activities of the York Virtuosi. Current projects include a history of British political caricature and studies of Francis Place’s artistic networks. Key publications include Unseemly Pictures: Graphic Satire and Politics in Early Modern England (2008) and recent articles on Francis Place’s travels and satirical prints. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including contributions to Print Quarterly , British Art Studies , and Huntington Library Quarterly . Her work frequently intersects with interdisciplinary collaborations, such as co-curating the exhibition Striking Impressions (2024). Awards: Fellowships from the Paul Mellon Centre, Huntington Library, and Folger Shakespeare Library. Recognitions include Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2014–) and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (2020–). Teaching: Leads courses like Introduction to Art History and Scottish Visual History , emphasizing early modern British art and material culture.

Andrea Marie Frischمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Studies
• Historiography
• Print Culture
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Andrea Marie Frisch is a Professor in the Department of French & Italian at the University of Maryland, College Park, within the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Her research focuses on the intersection of historiography and literature in early modern France, particularly during the Reformation and the French Wars of Religion. She holds a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from UC Berkeley. Her work explores themes such as eyewitness testimony, memory, and the rhetoric of reconciliation in post-civil war France. She has authored two major books: The Invention of the Eyewitness (2004) and Forgetting Differences (2015). Current projects include Dispassionate Truths and The Library of the Enlightened Ethnographer . Her recent articles analyze topics ranging from Louis Le Roy’s historiography to Jean de Léry’s travel narratives. She has received fellowships from the NEH, National Humanities Center, and other prestigious institutions. Her research also engages with Montaigne’s essays and the representation of civil conflict in tragedy and historiography. Andrea Frisch frequently presents at conferences such as the Renaissance Society of America and has authored reviews in venues like Renaissance Quarterly . Her work bridges disciplines including history, literature, and cultural studies, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary early modern scholarship.

Cathleen D. Cahillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Women's History
• Indigenous History
• African American History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cathleen D. Cahill is Professor of History and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, holding the Walter L. Ferree and Helen P. Ferree Professorship in Middle-American History. She serves as Acting Director of the George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center, focusing on social history that examines how race, nationality, class, and age shape women's working and political lives through movements for work, play, and politics. Her research centers on marginalized women's histories, particularly Indigenous, African American, and women of color experiences in U.S. history. She investigates suffrage movements beyond dominant narratives, U.S. Indian Service dynamics, and Indigenous urbanization, emphasizing how mapping women's spatial movements reveals their presence in unexpected historical contexts and challenges traditional periodizations. Cahill's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with intersectional analysis across time periods, connecting citizenship struggles, labor politics, and sovereignty debates. Her work bridges Indigenous studies, women's history, and urban studies, frequently highlighting transnational connections and the role of federal institutions in shaping racialized gender experiences in America. Her notable awards include: Charles Redd Center Fellowship Award in Western American History (2018) UNM Feminist Research Institute, Faculty Research Grant (2015) Newberry Short-Term Fellowship, Newberry Library, Chicago (2013-2014) Labriola Center American Indian National Book Award for Federal Fathers and Mothers (2012) Finalist for the Weber-Clements Book Prize (2012) Bill and Rita Clements Fellowship, William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies (2009–2010) Cahill's academic service includes chairing the steering committee for the Coalition for Western Women’s History and serving on editorial boards for the Journal of the Gilded Age & Progressive Era and the University of North Carolina Press’ Gender and American Culture Series, demonstrating active leadership in shaping scholarly discourse. As Acting Director of the George and Ann Richards Civil War Era Center, Cahill fosters interdisciplinary research on 19th-century America while leading collaborative initiatives through the Coalition for Western Women’s History to expand narratives of women's political engagement across regional and racial lines.