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Dr. Chloe Ireton is a Lecturer in the History of Iberia and the Iberian World (1500-1800) at University College London and a British Academy Wolfson Fellow (2023-2026). Her research focuses on slavery, freedom, empire, and subaltern public spheres in the early Atlantic world, with a particular emphasis on Black intellectual and political thought. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and has held fellowships from institutions including the John Carter Brown Library and the Leverhulme Trust. Her first monograph, Slavery & Freedom in Black Thought in the Early Spanish Atlantic (2024), examines how enslaved and free Black individuals conceptualized freedom and contested slavery through legal and cultural means. Current projects include Infrastructures of Black Political Knowledge and Plotting for Freedom , a dual biography of an enslaved couple. She teaches courses on Atlantic history, Black thought in the Iberian world, and methodologies for studying marginalized histories. Dr. Ireton’s work has appeared in leading journals like Renaissance Quarterly and Hispanic American Historical Review , and she actively engages in public scholarship through antiracist initiatives and community writing projects. She supervises PhD students in colonial Latin American history, Atlantic studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Slavery Studies
• Atlantic History
• Empire Studies
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Dafna Zur is an Associate Professor at Stanford University in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures , with a courtesy appointment in Comparative Literature. She has served as Director of the Center for East Asian Studies (2019-2025) and Director of Undergraduate Studies (2017-present), while teaching courses on Korean literature, cinema, and popular culture. Education: Ph.D. in Asian Studies (2011), M.A. in Asian Studies (2002), B.A. in Asian Studies and General Studies (1998) Her research examines Korean children's literature and postcolonial cultural identity , with a focus on moral education in science fiction, cinematic childhood representations, and K-pop's transnational influence. She explores intersections of science and literature in East Asia, analyzing youth magazines and state-sponsored translation projects. Recent publications include work on North Korea's Anne Frank translation and Hebrew K-pop fan practices. She supervises graduate students and advises the Stanford Ethics Program (2013-2014). Awards include the Korea Times Translation Award and multiple Korea Foundation scholarships. Scientific Awards: Korea Foundation Fellowships (1998-2010) 35th Korea Times Translation Award (2004) New Translator Award, KLTI (2004) Outstanding Paper, Worldwide Consortium for Korean Studies (2009)

• Korean Literature
• Children's Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
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Kimberly Chong is an Associate Professor in Anthropology at University College London (UCL), Department of Anthropology. She is currently on research leave for the 2023-24 academic year while continuing her scholarly work. Trained in economics, anthropology and sociology, her research expertise spans financialization and the anthropology of finance, economic imagination, ethnographies of work and labour, anthropology of organizations, race and gender in the global economy, digital capitalism and platform economies. Her work is characterized by ethnographic approaches, particularly through 16 months of fieldwork inside the China arm of a global management consultancy. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on how financial practices, management consulting, and economic imaginaries operate across cultural contexts, with particular attention to China's economic transformation and the moral dimensions of financialization. Recent work increasingly examines how race and gender shape investment narratives and economic practices. European Group for Organizational Studies Book Award 2021 (for Best Practice: Management Consulting and the Ethics of Financialization in China) Chong has taught a wide range of modules including Anthropology of the Global Economy, Anthropology of Capitalisms, Anthropology of China, Theory, Ethnography and Professional Practice, Anthropology of Development, and Ethnographic Research Methods at UCL, SOAS and University of Sussex. Funded by a Leverhulme Research Fellowship, she is currently writing a book on investment imaginaries that analyzes narratives of financial decision-making, with particular attention to how imaginaries of social difference influence investment contexts.

• financialization and the anthropology of finance
• economic imagination
• ethnographies of work and labour
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Simone A. James Alexander is Professor of English and Director of Africana Studies at Lehigh University. A native of Guyana, she previously held positions at Seton Hall University where she served as Chair and Director of Africana Studies, and at Pratt Institute as her first tenure-track position. Her academic journey began with a scholarship to study in Moscow, Russia, followed by graduate studies at Rutgers University. Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Rutgers University M.A., Comparative Literature, Rutgers University M.A. & B.A, Philology, Universitet Druzby Narodof, Moscow Professor Alexander's research spans Colonial and Postcolonial Studies, Critical Race Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Caribbean and Black Diaspora Studies. Her work particularly focuses on transnational feminist theories, Indo-Caribbean literature, and Afro-Russian studies, examining how race, gender, and diaspora intersect in literary and cultural production. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on Caribbean women's narratives, with particular attention to Edwidge Danticat, Jamaica Kincaid, and other Caribbean authors. The scholarship demonstrates an evolving trajectory from examining motherhood and national identity to exploring diasporic subjectivities, transnational feminism, and Afro-Russian experiences. Recent works increasingly engage with spatial theory, embodiment, and the politics of representation across multiple diasporic contexts. Honorable Mention by the African Literature Association Book of the Year Scholarship Award As Director of Africana Studies and a dedicated educator, Professor Alexander teaches courses including Contemporary Black British Literature, Im/Migrant Narratives, and graduate seminars on Motherhood and Mourning. Her teaching philosophy integrates critical race theory, feminist perspectives, and diasporic frameworks to examine literature and culture through multiple intersecting lenses. She has contributed significantly to developing Africana Studies curriculum that centers Black intellectual traditions while acknowledging global connections. Professor Alexander maintains active research collaborations across institutions and has established herself as a leading voice in Caribbean literary studies, particularly regarding women's narratives and diasporic experiences. Her current projects continue to push boundaries by examining Black freedom in Communist Russia and editing The Cambridge Companion to Colson Whitehead.

• Colonial and Postcolonial Studies
• Critical Race Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Amy Clukey is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Louisville, specializing in American literature since 1900, global modernisms, Irish studies, and southern studies. She holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in English from The Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on plantation modernism, transatlantic Anglophone fiction, and intersections of Irish and Southern literary traditions. Clukey has held prestigious fellowships from ACLS, the Harry Ransom Center, and the Barker Endowment. She co-edited a special issue of Global South on 'plantation modernity' and is completing a monograph, Plantation Modernism: Transatlantic Anglophone Fiction 1890-1950 . Her work has been recognized with the 2014 Louis D. Rubin Prize for the best article on southern literature. Education: M.A. & Ph.D. (English), The Pennsylvania State University Her recent publications explore themes like James Joyce’s Ulysses , transnational southern imaginaries, and postcolonial critiques of plantation economies. Her articles appear in Modernism/Modernity , American Literature , and Twentieth-Century Literature . Clukey’s interdisciplinary work bridges modernist studies with cultural, historical, and transatlantic frameworks. Awards: Louis D. Rubin Prize (2014), ACLS New Faculty Fellow (2010), Barker Endowment for Southern Letters (2013) Her research grants include support from the NEH and multiple university initiatives. Clukey’s current projects continue to interrogate the global dimensions of modernist literature and its entanglements with colonial and postcolonial histories.

• American Literature
• Global Modernisms
• Irish Studies
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Vicente Rafael is a Professor of History and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Washington, affiliated with the Department of Comparative History of Ideas within the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a BA from Ateneo de Manila University and MA/PhD from Cornell University, with prior teaching roles at the University of Hawaiʻi and UC San Diego. His research focuses on Philippine history, comparative colonialism, language/power dynamics, and post-colonial humanities. He has authored seminal works like Contracting Colonialism and White Love and Other Events in Filipino History , and is completing Motherless Tongues . Education: BA (Ateneo de Manila), MA/PhD (Cornell) Research: Colonialism, nationalism, translation studies, post-colonial theory Awards: Guggenheim, Rockefeller Fellowships, Stanford Humanities Center fellowship His publications critically examine colonial discourses, linguistic insurgency, and transnational histories. Advising and grants: No specific details provided in text. Active in academic networks including CHID's CLIP Fellows Program and Focus Groups.

• Philippine History
• Comparative Colonialism
• Nationalism Studies
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Julie Sze is a Professor of American Studies at the University of California, Davis, where she is also the founding director of the Environmental Justice Project within the John Muir Institute for the Environment. Her work bridges environmental studies, urban studies, and ethnic studies, with a focus on environmental justice, inequality, race, gender, and urban health. University: University of California, Davis School: College of Letters and Science Department: Department of American Studies Position: Professor Her research explores the intersections of culture, environment, and power, particularly in urban contexts across New York, California, and Shanghai. She employs interdisciplinary methods, collaborating with scientists, engineers, social scientists, humanists, and community organizers to address environmental inequalities and policy impacts. Professor Sze’s publications include three influential books: Noxious New York (2007), Fantasy Islands (2015), and Environmental Justice in a Moment of Danger (2020), along with an edited volume on sustainability and over 70 scholarly articles. Her recent work emphasizes climate justice, public scholarship, and the role of humanities in shaping equitable environmental futures. The trends in her publications reflect a consistent commitment to political ecology, urban environmental health, and grassroots activism, with increasing attention to transnational perspectives, climate crisis narratives, and the democratization of environmental knowledge. Her research has influenced public policy in California and has been supported by major grants from the Ford Foundation, UC Humanities Institute, and AAUW. She is a sought-after speaker, having delivered keynotes in Germany, China, Italy, France, Canada, and Japan, and presented at over 80 U.S. universities. Her public engagement extends to institutions like the SF MOMA, New York Academy of Medicine, and the Asia Society. Deep commitment to public scholarship Active mentor for first-generation and low-income students 20+ year involvement with the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grants from Ford Foundation, UC Humanities Institute, American Studies Association, AAUW As founding director of the Environmental Justice Project, she has built collaborative networks across disciplines and communities, fostering research that is both academically rigorous and socially transformative.

• Environmental Justice
• Environmental Inequality
• Political Ecology
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Dr. Yuan Shu is a Professor in the Department of English at Texas Tech University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in American Literature and Comparative Literature with a focus on transpacific studies, globalization, and Asian American literature. He holds a Combined Ph.D. in English and American Studies from Indiana University at Bloomington and has established himself as a leading scholar in transnational American studies through extensive publications and international collaborations. His educational background includes: Combined Ph.D. in English and American Studies, Indiana University at Bloomington Dr. Shu's research explores the intersections of technology, race, and geopolitical discourse in transpacific contexts, with particular emphasis on post-9/11 American literature, Vietnamese American narratives, and Chinese diaspora experiences. His work bridges literary analysis with critical theory to examine how globalization reshapes cultural production and identity formation across the Pacific Rim. Key thematic threads include the technological empire's impact on racial formation, eco-critical perspectives on transpacific literature, and the rehabilitation of marginalized historical narratives. His publication trajectory reveals a sustained focus on transpacific literary and cultural studies, evolving from early work on digital communities and Asian American subjectivities toward contemporary analyses of geopolitical representation, human rights discourse, and oceanic epistemologies. Recent scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with indigenous knowledge systems and planetary consciousness within American studies frameworks. His scientific recognition includes: Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award (2017-2018) Global Vision Award on Faculty International Scholarship (2016) President's Excellence in Diversity and Equity Award (2011) Inclusive Excellence Award (2011) Integrated Scholar designation (2017) NEH Summer Institute Fellowship (2023) Dr. Shu has secured significant research funding including U.S. Department of State grants ($24,000), Henry Luce Foundation awards ($27,000), and multiple Texas Tech University grants totaling over $75,000. His service includes founding the TTU Chinese Faculty and Staff Association (2009-2011) and directing the Comparative Literature Program (2006-2010). Current projects include a book under contract titled Negotiating the Technological Empire: Technology, Racial Formation, and Transpacific Chinese American Life Writing , reflecting his ongoing commitment to theorizing technology's role in transpacific cultural production. As an international educator, Dr. Shu has delivered lectures at Oxford University, Doshisha University, National University of Singapore, and institutions across Asia, fostering global dialogue on American studies in the post-American era through initiatives like the Stanford University Chinese Railroad Workers Project (2012-2016).

• American Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Transpacific Studies
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Priscilla Layne is Professor of German and Adjunct Associate Professor of African and Afro-American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She serves as Director of the Center for European Studies Education and is a leading scholar in German racial identity studies, Afrofuturism, and cross-cultural empathy. BA in Comparative Literature, University of Chicago MA in German Studies, University of California at Berkeley (2006) PhD in German Studies, University of California at Berkeley (2011) Her research examines how postwar German culture engages with Blackness as a metaphor for rebellion, the dynamics of Afro-German Afrofuturism, and the tensions between African American cultural hegemony and Black German identity. She critiques racial fetishism in German media and explores speculative fiction as a tool for articulating marginalized experiences. Layne’s recent publications focus on Afro-German literature’s use of Afrofuturism, postwar cinematic narratives, and intersections of race, gender, and colonialism. Her work spans critical analyses of films, literary texts, and cultural movements from the 1960s to the present. Scholarship from the Study Foundation of the Berlin Parliament President, American Association of Teachers of German (2021–2023) Vice President, American Association of Teachers of German (2020–2021) Priscilla Layne’s courses include Germany and the Black Diaspora and Hitler and Hollywood . Her forthcoming work continues to interrogate the transformative potential of Afrofuturism in European contexts.

• German National Identity
• Critical Race Studies
• Afrofuturism
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Isaac Rivera is a doctoral candidate and Researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of Washington, with affiliations to the Relational Poverty Network (RPN), the American Indian and Indigenous Studies (AIIS) program, the Comparative History of Ideas program, Simpson Center for the Humanities, and the Center for American Indian and Indigenous Studies. Ph.D. in Geography (expected completion), University of Washington M.A. in Geography & Applied Geospatial Science, University of Colorado B.A. in Geography, University of Colorado Graduate Certificate in Development Studies, University of Colorado Boulder GIS Certificate, University of Colorado Denver His research bridges Digital Geographies , Settler Colonialism , and Anticolonialism , focusing on GIS ethics, liberation geographies, and Indigenous self-determination. He has taught courses on digital geographies, abolition ecologies, and critical knowledge production. Recent publications analyze decolonial methodologies and settler colonialism in digital knowledge practices. Key findings explore how visual and digital tools reinforce or resist settler imaginaries. 2023 College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Medalist Simpson Center's Digital Humanities Summer Fellowship (2019) CLIP Fellow (2021-2022) , Comparative History of Ideas program

• Digital Geographies
• Political Geography
• Critical Cartography & GIS
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Carmen Nocentelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of New Mexico. Her research focuses on the global transformations of early modern European literatures and cultures through cross-cultural encounters in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. She is the author of Empires of Love: Europe, Asia, and the Making of Early Modern Identity (2013), which won major literary prizes, and co-editor of England’s Asian Renaissance (2021). Her work bridges comparative literature, colonial studies, and early modern global history. Dr. Nocentelli’s research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the NEH at the Folger Shakespeare Library, Newberry Library, Huntington Library, and Fulbright. Her publications explore themes such as colonial identity, cross-cultural romance, and the intersection of commerce and imperialism. She teaches courses on British and Irish literary studies, comparative literature, and early modern global interactions. Education Background: No explicit education details provided in text. Research Trends: Her articles consistently analyze how early modern European identities were shaped by global exchanges, with particular attention to literary forms like travel writing, drama, and political pamphlets. Recent work emphasizes material culture (e.g., spice trade, plantation economies) and gendered narratives in colonial contexts. Awards: 2014 Aldo and Jeanne Scaglione Prize 2014 Roland H. Bainton Book Prize NEH and Fulbright Fellowships Advising & Grants: While no specific students are listed, her academic leadership is evident through her editorial work and grant-funded research projects. Her lab/affiliation is primarily within the English department’s early modern and global literature research cluster.

• Early Modern Studies
• Cross-Cultural Encounters
• Global Renaissance
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Claire Sutherland is a Professor of Politics in the Department of Social Sciences at Northumbria University. She previously held leadership roles including Head of Teaching Excellence at Northumbria (2019-20), Deputy Head of the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham University (2017-19), and Acting Dean for Equality and Diversity (2016-17). Her research focuses on nationalism, museum representations of national identity, and colonial legacies, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asia and Europe. She holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh (2002), along with advanced degrees in International Politics, Research Methods, and Law from the same institution. Her work interrogates how states construct nationhood through museums, migration policies, and historical narratives. Recent studies examine maritime heritage, structural racism in French institutions, and decolonizing national narratives. She has authored influential books such as Nationalism in the Twenty-First Century (2011) and Soldered States: Nation-Building in Germany and Vietnam (2010). Her 36 publications span peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, addressing topics like diaspora citizenship, European integration, and museum curation practices. Her current research applies a maritime lens to transcend traditional nation-state frameworks, integrating climate crisis responses and postcolonial critiques. She advises on university education strategies and curriculum development at both Northumbria and Durham. Labs/Teams: Claire leads Northumbria’s Critical Nationalism Research Group and collaborates with international heritage institutions on decolonization projects. She is actively supervising PhD candidates exploring transnational identities and maritime heritage preservation.

• Nationalism
• Nation-Building
• Museum Studies
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Jules Naudet is a CNRS research fellow at the Center for Indian and South Asian Studies (CEIAS) at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS). Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Research Team on Social Inequalities (ERIS) at the Maurice Halbwachs Center and worked at CSH in New Delhi where he directed the "Politics and Society" division. Dr. Naudet serves on the editorial board of the SAMAJ journal and co-edits "La Vie des Idées." He co-directs the "Sociology of Inequalities in India" seminar with Joël Cabalion, Mathieu Ferry, Odile Henry, and Olivier Roueff. Naudet's research centers on social inequalities and economic elites in India, with particular focus on caste systems and social mobility. His scholarly work spans sociology, political science, and South Asian studies, examining how traditional social structures interact with modern economic forces. His recent publications reveal an expanding interest in digital sociology, investigating how technological changes reshape social organization and political power dynamics. This represents an evolution from his earlier work on caste systems to include contemporary digital transformations, demonstrating his ability to bridge historical analysis with current sociological inquiry. His publication record indicates consistent scholarly productivity with works spanning from 2009 to the present, showing particular concentration in the last five years. The thematic diversity of his work—ranging from caste studies to digital revolution impacts—reflects his interdisciplinary approach to understanding social phenomena across different contexts. Naudet completed his education at Sciences Po and the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations, earning a doctorate in sociology. His academic trajectory demonstrates sustained focus on social stratification with geographical specialization in India, while increasingly adopting comparative perspectives that connect Indian society with Western contexts.

• Sociology
• Social Inequalities
• Indian Society
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Shu-mei Shih is the Irving and Jean Stone Professor of Humanities at UCLA, holding joint appointments in Comparative Literature, Asian Languages and Cultures, and Asian American Studies. She is a leading scholar in Sinophone Studies, Taiwan Studies, and comparative modernism, known for founding the field of Sinophone Studies. Her research spans transnationalism, critical race theory, and decolonial methodologies. Dr. Shih has held visiting positions at institutions including the University of Stockholm, National Taiwan University, and the University of Bologna. She was the inaugural Edward W. Said Professor of Comparative Literature (2019–2022) and served as President of the American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA) from 2021–2022, advocating for inclusive academic practices. Her work has been translated into multiple languages, and she serves on editorial boards globally. Key contributions include co-directing the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Transnational Studies and advancing Taiwan’s theoretical contributions to global humanities. Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, UCLA (1992). Notable publications include Visuality and Identity: Sinophone Articulations across the Pacific (2007), Against Diaspora (2017), and Comparatizing Taiwan (2014). Her current projects explore Sinophone divergences and relational comparative literature. Grants & Leadership: Directed the $3.2M Mellon Fellowship in Transnational Studies, led ACLA’s internationalization initiatives, and secured fellowships from ACLS, Fulbright-Hays, and the American Philosophical Society. Awards: Distinguished Alumna Award from National Taiwan Normal University (2018), recipient of multiple research fellowships. Contributions: Pioneered Taiwan’s epistemic sovereignty through works like Knowledge Taiwan , advanced Sinophone Studies as a global field, and promotes Indigenous knowledge systems in Taiwanese studies.

• Sinophone Studies
• Comparative Modernism
• Transnationalism
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Dr. Gabriele Lazzari is a Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Literature at the University of Surrey's Literature and Languages department. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University. His research focuses on contemporary literature's engagement with transnational migrations, colonial legacies, and racial modernity, particularly through the lenses of comparative literature and novel theory. Lazzari's work bridges postcolonial studies with global literary analysis, emphasizing Southern European contexts such as Italy's Black Mediterranean and diasporic narratives. His recent publications include the monograph *New Global Realism: Thinking Totality in the Contemporary Novel* (2024) and articles on authors like Teju Cole and Igiaba Scego. He supervises PhD projects in contemporary literature, comparative literature, and postcolonial/decolonial studies. Lazzari teaches modules on global literatures, postcolonial fictions, and critical theory at the University of Surrey, building on his prior teaching experience at Rutgers University in comparative literature and Italian studies. His research explores intersections of race, migration, and literary form through case studies in African, South Asian, and Italian literature. Key themes include peripheral realism, translingualism, and decolonial methodologies. Lazzari is affiliated with the Mobilities in Literature and Culture Research Centre and the Equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives at Surrey.

• World Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Postcolonial Literatures
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