جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Raphaël Baroniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Narratology
• French Linguistics
• Narrative Theory
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Raphaël Baroni is an Associate Professor of Teaching French as a Foreign Language at the School of French as a Foreign Language (EFLE), Faculty of Arts, University of Lausanne (UNIL). He has held this position since August 1, 2011, and has been actively involved in research and academic collaboration since 2005. He previously taught at the University of Michigan and conducted research at the Center for Research on Arts and Language (EHESS-CNRS) in Paris. His research centers on narratology, particularly narrative tension, plot dynamics, focalization, and transmedial storytelling, with a strong emphasis on the didactic applications of narrative theory in language learning. He aims to develop a general narrative theory while exploring its role as a reflective and pedagogical tool in French language acquisition. His work bridges literary theory, cognitive narratology, and language pedagogy. The recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on narrative theory, especially in graphic narratives and transmedia contexts. His publications explore narrative pacing, segmentation, immersion, and the teaching of narrative concepts. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research, connecting narratology with media studies, education, and cognitive science. Raphaël Baroni founded the French-speaking Narratology Network (RRN) and co-founded the Research Group on Language Biographies (GReBL) to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among Francophone scholars. These initiatives reflect his commitment to building academic communities around narrative studies. He has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the source material, and no information is available about advising students or securing research grants. His work is primarily theoretical and pedagogical, with a strong publication record in narratology and French language education.

Sue Niebrzydowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Women's Writing
• Devotional Practices
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Professor Sue Niebrzydowski holds a professorship in Medieval Literature at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and Language. She serves as Dean of Postgraduate Research and previously directed the Graduate School for the College of Arts and Humanities. Her scholarly work focuses on medieval women's writing, devotional practices, and the intersections of gender, material culture, and life course studies. PhD supervision in medieval women's literature Director of Stephen Colclough Centre for History and Culture of the Book Editorial leadership in Yearbook of English Studies Research themes include: Medieval women's engagement with literature Materiality of devotional texts Ageing and female representation Marian devotion in lay contexts Recent publications examine: Chaucerian manuscript traditions Medieval book of hours practices Global medieval women's writing Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Fellow of the English Association Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

David Miranda-Barreiroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Hispanic Studies
• Galician Studies
• Travel Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Miranda-Barreiro is a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at Bangor University’s School of Language, Culture and the Arts. He serves as Undergraduate Course Director and Head of Hispanic Studies, teaching modules in Spanish language, literature, and cinema. His academic journey began with a BA in Hispanic Studies from the University of A Coruña, followed by an MA and PhD at Bangor University, where his thesis Spanish New York Narratives 1898–1936 won the 2012 AHGBI Publication Prize. Research Interests: Mobility (travel writing, migration, exile), Galician-US cultural connections, comics/graphic novels, national/transnational identities. Key Publications: Monograph on Spanish New York narratives (2014), co-editor of Galicia 21 journal, and articles on Galician migration, comics, and exile literature. Awards: AHGBI-Spanish Embassy Postgraduate Prize (2012), Santander Mobility Grant (2009-2010). Co-organizer of conferences on diaspora, comics, and Iberian mobility. Supervision: First supervisor for PhD projects on migrant literature, Galician diaspora, and transnational identities; second supervisor for completed theses on feminist TV series, translation, and women-authored narratives.

Erik Bornمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media History and Theory
• German Studies
• Medieval Studies
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Erik Born is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with active affiliations in Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Performing and Media Arts, and Visual Studies programs. His academic credentials include: PhD in German Studies and Medieval Studies (with Designated Emphasis in Film & Media Studies) from the University of California, Berkeley BA in Fundamentals: Issues & Texts from the University of Chicago Born's research centers on transhistorical connections across literary, media, and cultural studies, critically examining relations between 'old media' and 'new media' from manuscripts to digital networks. His work spans medieval media theory, early German science fiction, cinema history, and speculative media philosophy, evidenced by current book project 'Wireless Futures, 1900/2000/2100' reinterpreting historical precursors to mobile connectivity and upcoming research on 'Premodern Cultural Techniques' analyzing premodern reading/writing practices. Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary methodology bridging German Studies, Medieval Studies, and Film & Media Studies through media archaeology and cultural techniques frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates chronological range from medieval manuscript culture to digital networks while maintaining focus on German-language contexts and transhistorical media continuity. As an engaged member of Cornell's interdisciplinary academic ecosystem, Born contributes to multiple programs fostering innovative cross-disciplinary research in media and cultural studies.

• Comics Studies
• Graphic Novels
• Cultural Memory
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Prof. Dr. Maaheen Ahmed is a faculty member at Ghent University , affiliated with the Department of Literary Studies and research groups 20cc - Twentieth-Century Crossroads and CMSI - Cultural Memory Studies Initiative . Her work spans comics studies , cultural memory , and children's literature , with a focus on the 19th-21st centuries , Belgium , Western Europe , and North America . She employs comparative analysis , iconography , and textual studies . Her recent articles address children in comics , historical revisionism , and comics as a medium . Projects like The Networked Author (2023–2026) and Children in Comics (2017–2018) highlight her dedication to digital comics and childhood studies . Collaborations with researchers such as Benoit Crucifix and Eva Van de Wiele emphasize trauma , gender , and ecological narratives . Key themes include comics' affective power , historical memory , and intercultural exchanges .

• Spanish
• Popular Culture
• Theatre
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Stuart Green is a full-time faculty member at the University of Leeds, serving as Professor of Spanish and Popular Culture in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. He has been with the university since 2005, progressing from Teaching Fellow to Professor in 2024. His academic work bridges Spanish cultural studies, race, media, and transnational identity. Education: PhD in Hispanic Studies, University of Sheffield (2006) MA in Hispanic Studies, University of Sheffield (2002) BA in Spanish and History of Art, University College London His research centers on Spanish popular culture, particularly how Afro-Spaniards use music to articulate identity, resist exclusion, and connect with the global African diaspora. He critically engages with Paul Gilroy’s concept of the 'black Atlantic' from a Hispanic perspective. His work also spans racial representation in Spanish film, television, and theatre, including blackface performance and the careers of migrant-origin artists like Minke Wang and Santiago Zannou. He has contributed to studies on theatre publicity, cinematic techniques in theatre, and right-wing political discourse in post-war Spanish theatre. Stuart Green is co-convenor of the European Popular Musics Research Group and has co-edited a book on European singer-songwriters and a special issue of the Journal of European Popular Culture. With Prof. Duncan Wheeler, he has analyzed music festivals such as Live at Leeds. His pedagogical contributions include translating José Luis Alonso’s play La estanquera de Vallecas into English as The Granny and the Heist , supplemented with extensive teaching resources for A-level, IB, and undergraduate education. Professional Memberships and Editorial Roles: Member, Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland Member, Editorial Board, Estreno: Cuadernos del Teatro Español Contemporaneo Editor, Neuróptica: Estudios sobre el Cómic Member, Editorial Board, New Cinemas: Journal of Contemporary Film He teaches across all levels of undergraduate Spanish programs, focusing on peninsular culture including theatre, film, novel, poetry, and painting, while also contributing to transnational modules. He emphasizes the use of target language in classroom instruction. He welcomes PhD research inquiries and is actively engaged in research supervision and academic leadership.

Daisy Blackمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medieval Religious Drama
• Gender and Queer Theory in Medieval Literature
• Temporality in Medieval Drama
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Daisy Black is a Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences. She previously held a lectureship at the University of Hull. Her work bridges academic research and creative performance, with a strong focus on medieval and Renaissance drama. BA, University of Cambridge Her research centers on medieval religious drama, especially gender, temporality, and representations of the 'other' such as Jews and Saracens. She explores how performance reshapes lay theology during the early Reformation and investigates medievalism in modern board and card games. Her interests also include queer theory, fabliaux, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and writing for performance. Recent publications reflect a growing interdisciplinary trend, connecting medieval studies with cultural memory, performance theory, and popular media. Her monograph Play Time (2020) and recent articles examine how time, gender, and anti-Semitism are constructed in biblical drama. She has also published on cannibalism and the Eucharist, silence in performance, and the medieval 'Dark Ages' in gaming culture. BBC / AHRC New Generation Thinker (2018) As a public intellectual, she has contributed to BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Sheffield. She is also an active theatre director and storyteller, performing her own medieval storytelling shows across the UK. She serves as an editor for Year's Work in English Studies and supervises research in medieval and Renaissance literature. Her teaching includes courses on Shakespeare, children’s literature, and taboo in theatre. She performs in and leads projects on medieval storytelling and performance, including the 'Yde and Olive Storytelling Tour' (2025), and advocates for inclusive and safe conference dance practices.

Adnan Mahmutovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• World Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Transnational Writing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adnan Mahmutovic is a Professor at the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, Stockholm University. He has been lecturing at the department since 2007 and holds a PhD in English Literature from Stockholm University, as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from City University of Hong Kong. His academic expertise spans multiple areas: World Literature and Transnational Writing Postcolonial and Diasporic Literature Comics and Graphic Narrative Studies Creative Writing and Literary Editing Muslim and Islamic Cultural Studies Professor Mahmutovic's research focuses on the intersections of literature, space, and identity, particularly examining how writers navigate cultural and linguistic borders. His work explores how literary works claim space through dynamic relations between locations and orientations, as seen in his book "Claiming Space: Locations and Orientations in World Literatures" (2021). He has also made significant contributions to comics studies with "Visions of the Future in Comics" (2017) and "The Craft of Editing" (2018), which explores editorial practices in contemporary literature. His academic publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with postcolonial theory, particularly examining works by authors like Michael Ondaatje, Salman Rushdie, and Ben Okri. His early scholarly work "Ways of Being Free" (2012) established his interest in how migrant writers articulate existential conditions through their fictional worlds. More recent publications show an expansion into contemporary topics like Muslim-American writing, transnational superhero narratives, and Bosnian refugee experiences. Professor Mahmutovic has received numerous awards for his fiction writing and has served as a judge for prestigious literary prizes including the Neustadt Prize for Literature. He has also acted as fiction editor for "Two Thirds North," a journal of transnational writing, since 2010. His creative work complements his academic pursuits, with publications including "Thinner than a Hair" (2010), "How to Fare Well and Stay Fair" (2012), and "At the Feet of Mothers" (2020). His essay "Comics, War and Ordinary Miracles" has been adapted for BBC Radio, demonstrating the broader cultural impact of his work.

Richard Gauvainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Islamic Studies
• Religious Law
• Comparative Religions
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Dr. Richard Gauvain is a Lecturer at the University of Chester's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences , based in the Humanities, Cultures and Environment department. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Glasgow (2002) with specialization in Islamic Studies. His academic career spans universities in the Middle East, Europe, and the UK, encompassing diverse teaching roles in Religious Studies, History, Political Science, and Middle East Studies. Dr. Gauvain's research focuses on Islamic law , Salafism , ritual theory , and Anglican studies , particularly in Middle Eastern contexts. Notable themes include Salafi ritual practices in Egypt, the socio-political dynamics of Islamic reform movements, and the interplay between tradition and modernity in religious discourse. Recent work examines Egyptian Anglican Orthodoxy and UAE national identity narratives . His publications span International Journal for the Study of the Christian Church , Oxford Handbook of Ritual and Worship , and Routledge Handbook of Islamic Ritual , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with anthropology, theology, and political science. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his extensive fieldwork and ethnographic contributions highlight scholarly rigor. Teaching expertise includes research methods and theory across undergraduate and graduate levels. His academic language proficiency includes Arabic (fluent) and Spanish (academic competence).

A. Van Jordanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• African American Studies
• Film Studies
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A. Van Jordan is a renowned Professor at Stanford University , holding the Humanities and Sciences Chair in English . He previously served as the Robert Hayden Collegiate Professor of English Language & Literature at the University of Michigan and contributed to the establishment of Stanford's Department of African & African American Studies . His work bridges poetry, film analysis, and social critique. Education : Not explicitly detailed in the text Research Interests center on: Ekhprastic poetry merging film and literary forms Racial representation in cinema and society Intersections of physics and human experience Historical narratives of Black American experiences Publication Trends reveal a thematic evolution from personal and historical narratives in Rise (2001) to cinematic metaphors in M-A-C-N-O-L-I-A (2005), then exploring physics and superheroes in Quantum Lyrics (2007), before culminating in film-poetry synthesis in The Cineaste (2013), and returning to urgent social themes in When I Waked, I Cried to Dream Again (2023). Scientific Awards include: Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (2024) Guggenheim Fellowship (2007) United States Artists Fellowship (2009) Lannan Literary Award in Poetry (2015) Whiting Writers Award PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Award Pushcart Prize Advising & Grants : While specific grant details are absent, Jordan's career demonstrates extensive mentorship through teaching roles at multiple institutions. His work has been supported through prestigious fellowships totaling over $200,000 in recognition.

Luca Barraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Studies
• Television History
• Transnational Media Circulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Luca Barra is Full Professor of Television and Digital Media at the Department of Arts, University of Bologna. His research focuses on media studies, particularly television history and contemporary evolution, transnational circulation of content, serialization, and comic/humorous genres. He has coordinated the Master's Degree in Information, Cultures and Media Organization since 2021 and serves as editor-in-chief of VIEW. Journal of European TV History and Culture. University of Bologna, Department of Arts Research areas: Television History, Transnational Media, Digital Transformation, Italian TV Production Barra's work examines the international mediation of ready-made TV formats, Italian streaming partnerships, and the cultural implications of digital television. His recent articles analyze dystopian narratives, sitcom reception in Italy, and the redefinition of celebrity during the pandemic. He contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles in journals like SERIES and Comunicazioni Sociali. His publications include monographs on Italian television programming, sitcoms, and co-edited volumes exploring European premium TV fiction and digital media frameworks. Barra has led research projects such as ATLas and F-ACTOR, and collaborates with international institutions including Brown University and NECS.

Stephanie Burtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Literary Criticism
• 20th/21st Century Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Burt is the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Her office is located at Barker 270, and she holds regular office hours. She earned a B.A. from Harvard in 1994 and a Ph.D. from Yale in 2000. Her research focuses on 20th- and 21st-century poetry, science fiction, literature’s relationship with geography, contemporary writing, comics, and intersections between literature and other arts. She hosts the podcast Team-up Moves and teaches a creative writing workshop on poetry. Burt’s publications include critical works like The Poem Is You (2016) and poetry collections such as We are Mermaids (2022). Her writing explores formal innovation, interdisciplinary approaches, and the public role of poetry. She is currently on leave for Spring 2025.

Anna Pelkaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• European History
• 20th Century Studies
• Dictatorship and Everyday Life
• +۴ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Anna Pelka is a Senior Lecturer in European History (19th and 20th Centuries) at the University of Regensburg’s Institute of History , within the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences. She specializes in the intersection of cultural, urban, and political history, with a focus on dictatorships in Spain, East Germany, and Poland. Her research examines topics such as urban development under Franco, youth fashion as political expression, and gender ideologies in authoritarian regimes. Educations: PhD (2006): Ruhr University Bochum, analyzing youth fashion in Poland and the DDR. Habilitation (2018): University of Regensburg, on urban change in Madrid and Barcelona during Franco’s dictatorship. Studies: Art History at University of Warsaw (1994–1999), German Language Studies (2000–2001), and extended research stays in Spain (2001–2003, 2008–2010). Research interests span urban sociology, fashion as political discourse, dictatorship-era policies, and transnational cultural exchanges. Her work often highlights how everyday practices (e.g., clothing, neighborhood mobilizations) reflect broader political and social dynamics. Recent projects include DFG-funded studies on Katowice’s multiethnic history and urban marginalization under Franco. Teaching focuses on modern European history, methodological approaches, and interdisciplinary seminars. She leads courses like “The Acoustic Turn in Historical Research” and “Comic Books as Tools for Teaching 20th-Century Dictatorships.” Key publications include monographs like Urbaner Wandel und Öffentlichkeit (2019) and edited volumes such as the Vademecum of Contemporary Spanish History (2012). Her articles explore topics like workers’ movements in 19th-century Katowice, neighborhood strategies in Madrid under Franco, and fashion as a tool of political control in communist regimes. Awards and grants include DFG funding for multiple projects, reflecting her established reputation in European historical studies. She actively contributes to academic networks and public history initiatives, such as curating exhibitions on GDR culture.

Alexandra Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literary and film theory
• Critical theory
• Comparative literature
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandra Smith is Reader in Russian Studies at the University of Edinburgh's School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, where she has been teaching since 2007 and was promoted to Readership in 2008. She previously held academic positions at the University of Essex, University of Bristol, University of Canterbury (New Zealand), and the University of Sheffield. Dr. Smith is an active researcher, supervisor, and member of numerous editorial boards, including The Dostoevsky Journal and Experimental Poetics and Aesthetics . Her research spans Russian literature from the 19th through 21st centuries, with particular focus on literary and film theory, critical theory, comparative literature, émigré writing, and the relationship between literature and other arts. Dr. Smith has published extensively on Russian modernism, particularly on Marina Tsvetaeva, Pushkin reception, and Soviet-era literature. Her work demonstrates a consistent interest in canon formation, memory studies, and intermediality, examining how literary works interact with other art forms like theater, film, and visual culture. Dr. Smith's scholarly output reveals a trajectory from early work on Tsvetaeva and Pushkin toward broader examinations of canon formation, national identity, and post-Soviet cultural memory. Her recent publications increasingly address contemporary Russian literature and film, examining how modern Russian writers and filmmakers engage with historical trauma, national mythology, and cultural memory. This evolution reflects both her deepening expertise in Russian literary history and her responsiveness to contemporary cultural developments in Russia. Alexander Nove Prize (2022) for Poetic Canons, Cultural Memory and Russian National Identity after 1991 Co-winner of ASEES's Pushkin Prize contest for 'The Poetics of Expressiveness and Some Aspects of Non-Verbal Communication in Pushkin's Work' Dr. Smith has supervised an impressive number of graduate students, including 12 completed PhD theses and several current projects across Russian Studies, Comparative Literature, and European Theatre. She has secured significant research funding, including a major £450,757 AHRC grant for 'Reconfiguring the Canon of Twentieth-Century Russian Poetry, 1991-2008' and multiple smaller grants for conferences and workshops on Russian literature and culture. Her knowledge exchange activities extend beyond academia through media appearances, public lectures, and collaborations with theater companies, including translating Russian plays for the National Theatre of Scotland. As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Smith serves on numerous committees at the University of Edinburgh, acts as External Examiner for several institutions, and participates in professional organizations including BASEES, AATSEEL, and ASEEES. Her work bridges traditional literary scholarship with contemporary cultural analysis, making significant contributions to our understanding of Russian literature's evolution and its ongoing relevance to questions of national identity and cultural memory.

Lillian Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Social Computing
• Computational Social Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lillian Lee is a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Computing and Information Science. Her research bridges natural language processing (NLP) and social interaction, focusing on how computational methods can analyze and facilitate socially embedded processes. She co-developed the course “Natural Language Processing and Social Interaction” and leads the Cornell NLP Group. Her work spans sentiment analysis, computational social science, and multimodal interaction, with notable contributions to understanding language features in persuasion, online debate dynamics, and humor comprehension. Key research interests include analyzing digital traces of social interaction, evaluating AI systems through human-centered criteria, and exploring the interplay between language structure and societal influence. Recent projects examine pivotal moments in mental health counseling, cross-cultural historical narratives on Wikipedia, and the role of wording in message propagation. Awards: ACM Fellow, ACL Distinguished Service Award (2021), Test of Time Award, Fellow of the Association for Computational Linguistics Labs/Teams: Member of the Cornell Natural Language Processing Group Advising: Mentored numerous students whose work has driven impactful projects in NLP and computational social science