جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Driedgerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern History
• Radical Reformation
• Radical Enlightenment
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Driedger is an Associate Professor in the Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities at Brock University. His research centers on early modern European religious history, with a particular focus on Mennonite and Anabaptist communities in the Dutch Republic and Northern Germany. He explores the intersections between the Radical Reformation and the Radical Enlightenment, examining themes of confessionalization, religious minorities, and print culture. Department: Department of History School: Faculty of Humanities University: Brock University Email: mdriedger@brocku.ca Phone: 905 688 5550 x3972 His research interests include Early Modern History, Radical Reformation, Radical Enlightenment, Mennonite History, Anabaptism, Religious Minorities, Book History, Confessionalization, Historiography, New Religious Movements, Dutch Republic, Religious Radicalism, Spiritualism, Urban Religious Life, and Digital Humanities. Driedger employs historical thinking pedagogy and digital tools in his teaching, offering courses such as HIST 2P91 (Europe’s Reformations, 1450–1650) and HIST 1P50 (Cooperative Historical Projects). His recent publications reveal a strong trend in re-evaluating the cultural and intellectual roles of Anabaptist-Mennonite communities in early modern Europe, particularly through the lens of book history and urban interaction. He challenges traditional narratives of religious separation, emphasizing instead the cosmopolitan and ecumenical engagements of Dutch Doopsgezinden. His work frequently engages with historiographical critique, especially regarding polemically influenced interpretations of religious violence and identity. Driedger has co-edited special issues on spiritualism and new religious movements, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach and commitment to advancing scholarly dialogue. His research has been supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada through the "Amsterdamnified" project (2015–2022). He maintains an active scholarly presence through his research blog dutchdissenters.net , project site amsterdamnified.ca , and academic profile on Academia.edu . These platforms host his publications, digital resources, and ongoing research reflections.

Elena Bonoraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Reformation and Counter-Reformation Studies
• Catholic Church History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elena Bonora is a Full Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Parma, specializing in the religious and political dynamics of 16th-18th century Europe. Her research focuses on the Counter-Reformation, Catholic Church power structures, and multi-denominational societies. PhD in History of European Society (University of Torino, 1996) Graduated in Early Modern History (University of Venice, 1991) Her funded projects include the 2017 PRIN initiative on papal nuncio archives and leadership roles in the HERA-funded Crisis and Cohesion project. She has held visiting appointments at Paris IV-Sorbonne, FMSH Paris, and institutions in the US. Key publications analyze religious conflicts, censorship, and diplomatic networks across Europe. Recent research explores: Comparative censorship practices in early modern Europe Roman Inquisition's political influence Multi-confessional societal dynamics Scientific contributions recognized through ERC SH6 funding Membership in SISEM and Accademia Ambrosiana Peer-review roles for journals like Rivista Storica Italiana

• Ethnography
• Youth Culture
• Cultural Sociology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katharina Bock is a sociologist and ethnographer currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher in subproject A03 of the Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 1472, specializing in youth subcultures with dual expertise in skateboarding and gangsta rap scenes. Her work examines how cultural meanings are communicatively constructed through embodied practices and digital media, while investigating intersections of gender, authority, and power relations within institutional settings like schools. Her academic foundation includes: Doctorate in Sociology Background in Linguistics Professional training in Journalism Specialized studies in Communication Dr. Bock's research centers on ethnographic methodologies applied to youth cultural production, with particular focus on aesthetic practices in gangsta rap, materiality of cultural appropriation, and cognitive dimensions of embodied activities. She analyzes how norm violations and virtual realities function as expressive tools for negotiating social orders, bridging cultural sociology, media studies, and subcultural theory through rigorous fieldwork. Analysis of her 2019-2025 publications reveals sustained investigation into gangsta rap's sociocultural mechanics, emphasizing narrative appropriation, virtuality concepts, and somatic dimensions. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation through rap video self-productions and confessional ethnography, with increasing attention to digital media's role in cultural knowledge transmission and the physicality of popular culture. Dr. Bock has been integral to the Collaborative Research Center 1472 since 2021, first contributing to subproject AG2 on social media common ground (2021-2024), and currently leading ethnographic research in subproject A03 on somatics of the popular. Her collaborative network includes significant work with Friederike Schmidt and Bernd Dollinger on ECHO Awards case studies and cognitive aspects of fieldwork. No information is available regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory facilities beyond her documented project affiliations.

Sarah Johanesenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Early Modern History
• Material Culture
• Religious History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarah Johanesen is a Teaching Fellow in Early Modern History at the Department of History, Faculty of Arts, University of Warwick. She previously served as a Lecturer in Early Modern History at Manchester University and completed her PhD at King's College London under the supervision of Prof. Lucy Wooding and Prof. Laura Gowing. She holds a BA from Warwick and an MA from Royal Holloway, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research centers on Catholic material culture and confessional identity in post-Reformation England, exploring how objects functioned within networks of loyalty, dissent, and political expression. She is particularly interested in domestic, legal, and diplomatic contexts, and how materiality shaped religious identity from the Elizabethan Settlement through the early Stuarts. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on Catholic disguise, relic exchange, and public memory of the Reformation. The articles show a consistent engagement with themes of religious identity, material symbolism, and the socio-political dimensions of faith in early modern Britain, often bridging academic and public history through digital platforms. Winner, Sir John Neale Prize in Early Modern British History Sarah supervises and mentors PhD students, particularly those seeking to publicize their work through networks like the Tudor & Stuart Seminar at the IHR, where she serves as Digital Profile Manager. She is actively involved in heritage collaborations, especially through the British Art Network’s British Catholic Material Culture group. She teaches core undergraduate modules including Europe in the Making 1450-1800 and The British Problem: Empire, Conflict and National Identities, 1558-1714 .

Chen Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Contemporary American Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chen Chen serves as the Jacob Ziskind Visiting Poet-in-Residence at Brandeis University, holding a PhD from Texas Tech University. His academic appointment focuses on creative writing mentorship within the university's literary programs. His educational background includes doctoral training at Texas Tech University, where he developed his distinctive poetic voice centered on identity exploration. Chen's work primarily investigates queer experiences , immigrant family dynamics , and contemporary American identity through innovative poetic forms. His research manifests in emotionally charged narratives that blend personal history with cultural critique, often employing experimental syntax and everyday objects as symbolic vehicles for larger societal examinations. Central to his methodology is the transformation of bureaucratic language and digital communication into lyrical material. Analysis of his 2016-2021 publications reveals consistent exploration of identity negotiation through domestic settings and urban landscapes. His work progressively incorporates digital-age anxieties while maintaining focus on bodily experience and intergenerational relationships, with recurring motifs of light/shadow and clothing as identity markers. Major recognitions include: A. Poulin, Jr. Poetry Prize National Book Award Longlist 2022 United States Artists Fellowship 2019 NEA Creative Writing Fellowship As Visiting Poet-in-Residence, Chen conducts workshops and manuscript consultations at Brandeis, supported by prestigious fellowships that fund his creative research. His current position represents a significant institutional investment in contemporary poetic practice.

Christian Königمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Early Modern Political Ideology
• Witchcraft Persecution
• Enlightenment Thought
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian König is a researcher at the University of Regensburg , affiliated with the Institute of History under the Faculty of Philosophy, Arts, History and Social Sciences . He specializes in Early Modern History with a focus on political ideology, religious discourse, and cultural construction of reality. Research Themes: Historical Cartography Witchcraft Persecution Enlightenment Thought Nationalism Without Nations Confessionalization Processes Publications include a monograph on political concepts in early modern courtly behavior (2012) and studies on topics like religious Enlightenment in The Eighteenth Century (2015) and imaginary geographies in Prinzenrollen (2016). His work explores how collective discourses shape identities like nationalism and witchcraft. Teaching encompasses courses on the Holy Roman Empire, Reformation, Enlightenment, French Revolution, and social constructs in early modernity. He has collaborated on digital humanities projects, including a social media-based reconstruction of the Immerwährender Reichstag (2013).

Elizabeth Papp Kamaliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Legal History
• English Legal History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Papp Kamali is a Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where she teaches Criminal Law , English Legal History , and courses on the Mind and Criminal Responsibility in the Anglo-American Tradition . She holds a PhD in History from the University of Michigan, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and an A.B. from Harvard College. Education : A.B., Harvard College (1997); J.D., Harvard Law School (2007); Ph.D., University of Michigan (2015) Career : Prior to academia, worked at Orion Consultants and volunteered as a CASA advocate Kamali's research centers on the medieval English common law , focusing on the history of criminal law , felony adjudication , and the role of intentionality in legal outcomes. She explores how canon law and Roman law influenced early common law, particularly in handling doubt , intoxication , and confessional rhetoric in trials. Her recent publications (2015–2024) reveal trends in analyzing mens rea in medieval contexts, jury dynamics , and cultural intersections between legal and religious practices. Key subfields include felony procedural history , cross-jurisdictional comparisons , and historical methodologies applied to sparse legal records. As a scholar, Kamali has contributed extensively to legal history through book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and edited volumes, emphasizing the cognitive challenges faced by medieval juries and the philosophical underpinnings of criminal responsibility. Her work bridges historical legal analysis with contemporary debates on criminal intent and adjudicative fairness .

• Social and intellectual history
• History of the Reformation in Eastern Europe
• Societal change and elite transformation in Eastern Europe
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Michael G. Müller is a Professor of East European History at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, where he has held the chair since 1996. His academic career spans institutions in Frankfurt/Main, Giessen, Berlin, and the European University Institute in Florence. He is a co-editor of Kwartalnik Historyczny and chairs the Joint Polish-German Commission for Textbook Revision. PhD: East European History (1977, University of Frankfurt/Main) Habilitation: Modern and East European History (1993, Freie Universität Berlin) His research focuses on social and intellectual history in Eastern Europe, particularly the Reformation's impact, societal change, elite transformation, and territorial identity construction from the 16th to 19th centuries. His publications explore Poland's geopolitical crises, comparative European borderlands, and transnational historical frameworks. Scientific awards include research grants from the German Research Foundation and the Immanuel Kant program. His work connects Polish history to broader European narratives, emphasizing confessionalization, nationalism, and historiographical methodology.

Lydia Barnettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Europe
• History of Science
• Environmental History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lydia Barnett is an Associate Professor of History at Northwestern University, affiliated with the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. She explores intersections of science, religion, and the environment in early modern Europe and the Atlantic World, with a focus on global natural disasters and environmental consciousness. Program in Science and Human Culture Program in Environmental Policy and Culture Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy Co-leader of the Shifting Shorelines project (2024-2028) Her research spans environmental history, history of science, gender, religious history, and material culture. Current projects investigate local knowledge, transnational science networks, and the Little Ice Age. Her publications analyze global environmental imagination, wetlands, fossils, and archives. Articles focus on transnational science, material culture, and early Anthropocene thought. 2023-24 Buffett Institute Global Connections Seed Grant 2022 E. Leroy Hall Award for Excellence in Teaching 2021-22 Howard Foundation Fellowship 2019 Morris D. Forkosch Prize for After the Flood She mentors graduate students in history of science, environmental history, and decolonial approaches, teaching courses on natural disasters, gender, and global environmental history.

• Poetics
• Poem
• Western Australia
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Kinsella serves as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities at The University of Western Australia, with research deeply rooted in poetics, environmental activism, and political resistance through literary expression. His work prominently features Western Australian landscapes and intertextual reinterpretations of classical texts. His primary research domains include: Antifascist poetics and legibility in literature Environmental and eco-critical poetry Intertextual dramatisation (notably Milton's Samson Agonistes) Political resistance through poetic form Western Australian cultural landscapes Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trajectory merging ecological concerns with political activism, particularly through experimental poetic structures. His 2022 monograph Legibility: An Antifascist Poetics establishes theoretical frameworks connecting poetic coherence to resistance movements, while performance works like Samson Agonistes (2021) recontextualize classical narratives within contemporary political struggles. Professor Kinsella maintains an extensive research profile with 397 outputs including books, articles, and performances, supervised at least one student, and his work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. His research fingerprint shows dominant engagement with Poetics (100%), Poem (93%), and Western Australia (66%), with significant connections to dramatisation, legibility, and pastoral themes.

Ruth Jackson Ravenscroftمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Theology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Ruth Jackson Ravenscroft is a Research Fellow and Director of Studies at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Divinity. She holds academic roles at Sidney Sussex College (Fellow and Tutor), Corpus Christi College (Director of Studies), and Lucy Cavendish College (Director of Studies and Bye-Fellow). Her research focuses on theology, philosophy of religion, gender studies, and Friedrich Schleiermacher's theological contributions. With a PhD from Corpus Christi College (2016), she specializes in modern theology, hermeneutics, and the intersection of gender with religious epistemology. Her academic journey includes a 1st Class MA from Sidney Sussex College (2009) and an MPhil with Distinction from Fitzwilliam College (2010). She is an acclaimed author, including The Veiled God: Friedrich Schleiermacher’s Theology of Finitude , and serves as a key figure in theological education and interfaith dialogue through her college roles and affiliations with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Ravenscroft's work integrates historical theology with contemporary issues, exploring topics like anonymity in Schleiermacher's writings, gender theory in religious contexts, and the theological implications of modernity. Her research bridges philosophical, literary, and historical approaches to religious thought, making significant contributions to modern Christian theology and interdisciplinary studies.

Marion Maria Ruisingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical History
• Medical Ethics
• Museology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Marion Maria Ruisinger is a faculty member at the Institute for the History and Ethics of Medicine , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. As Director of the German Medical History Museum Ingolstadt , she bridges academia and public engagement through exhibitions and collections. Key Roles: Professor (2012–present), Museum Director (2008–present), FAU Collections Representative (2006–2007) Research Focus: Her work spans medical museology , patient history , 19th-century Greek healthcare , and 18th-century surgical practices . She emphasizes object-based medical history and epistolary medical networks via the correspondence of Lorenz Heister and others. Publications & Exhibitions: Recent articles explore anatomical theaters (2025), plague masks (2020), and surgical correspondence (2007). She curated exhibitions like Homeopathy: 250 Years of Hahnemann (2005–2006) and From Birthing House to Test-Tube Baby (2003). Scientific Recognition: Thiersch Prize (2006), Promotionspreis der FAU Medical Faculty (1997) Academic Background: After studying human medicine (1982–1989) and early modern medical practices, she habilitated at FAU (2005) and became an extraordinary professor (2012). Her interdisciplinary approach connects medical history, ethics, and material culture.

Eugenia Georgesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Anthropology
• Politics of Reproduction
• Cultural Study of Pregnancy and Childbirth
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Eugenia Georges is a Professor of Anthropology at Rice University, specializing in medical anthropology and transnational cultural studies. Her research focuses on the politics of reproduction, cultural analysis of pregnancy and childbirth, critique of new reproductive technologies, and social movements to demedicalize maternity care. She has conducted fieldwork in Greece, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic, examining intersections of gender, migration, and development policies. Her scholarly work includes analyzing cesarean practices in Greece, fetal ultrasound imaging, and the rhetorical construction of maternal-fetal identities. Collaborative publications with researchers like Robbie Davis-Floyd and Lisa Mitchell highlight her cross-cultural comparative approach. Recent publications explore demedicalization movements in Brazil and the historical evolution of confessional practices in biomedical contexts. Her methodology combines ethnographic analysis with feminist and technocultural theories.

Amy Beth Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Nonfiction
• Expository Writing
• Autobiographical Essays
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amy Beth Wright is a Professor of Practice in the School of Humanities at Purchase College, State University of New York, where she has been a core member of the writing faculty since 2012. She teaches courses such as College Writing, The Art of the Essay, and Introduction to Digital Publishing, and is deeply committed to expository writing and student engagement. Her educational background includes a BA from Oberlin College and an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College. Wright’s research and professional interests span creative nonfiction, travel writing, food and spirits journalism, public lands, architecture, and writing pedagogy. She is the founding editor of Expose , Purchase College’s Journal of Expository Writing, and co-edits SUNY Writes! , a pedagogical blogzine for writing educators. Her work frequently explores the intersection of personal narrative and cultural commentary, with a particular focus on sensory and emotional experiences in nature and urban environments. Her publications have appeared in Catapult , Electric Literature , Artsy , Wine Enthusiast , and Fodors Travel , among others. She co-founded Parks & Points , a digital platform for writing about public lands, and co-edited the poetry anthology Wayfinding (2021), which celebrates national parks through lyrical and confessional verse. Her recent articles reflect a strong thematic trend toward environmental storytelling, cultural reporting, and interdisciplinary creative expression. Her scientific and professional awards include: Purchase College Faculty Award for Student Engagement (Fall 2024) Individual Development Grant for Independent Research (Summer 2024) Werlinich Faculty Development Grant (Summer 2020) Clark Robertson Incentive Fund (Summer 2021) Wright actively contributes to academic service, serving on the SUNY Council on Writing board and co-planning conferences focused on writing pedagogy and community building. She mentors students through editorial projects and writing programs, and her work bridges creative practice, scholarship, and public engagement. She leads initiatives such as the annual poetry series at Parks & Points and contributes to curriculum development in writing education. She is involved in the following labs, teams, and collaborative projects: Expose – The Purchase College Journal of Expository Writing (Editor) SUNY Writes! – Craft-of-Pedagogy Blogzine (Co-Editor) Parks & Points – Website on Public Lands (Co-Founder and Editor) Anthology Wayfinding (Co-Editor) SUNY Council on Writing (Board Member and Conference Planner)

Ruth Schillingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maritime History
• Museum Knowledge Transfer
• Early Modern Political History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ruth Schilling is Professor of Maritime History at the University of Bremen and Managing Director of the German Maritime Museum/Leibniz Institute of Maritime History since January 1, 2024. She has been instrumental in transforming the museum from a technology-focused institution to one that examines the historical, contemporary, and future relationships between humanity and the sea. Her academic leadership spans both the university and museum contexts, with a W3 Professorship in Maritime History held in conjunction with her museum directorship. Education: Magistra artium in Modern/Contemporary History, Ancient History, and Greek Studies, Humboldt University Berlin (1995-2001) Dr. phil. in History, Humboldt University Berlin (2008) Ruth Schilling's research fundamentally examines how maritime history shapes global networks and human experience. Her work spans from early modern political rituals to contemporary museum practices, with particular focus on how knowledge about the sea is created, transmitted, and displayed. She argues that 'world history is maritime history' and investigates how oceanic perspectives transform our understanding of global connections. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical scholarship with museum practice, examining how material culture and digital technologies can reshape public engagement with maritime heritage. This perspective informs both her academic research and her leadership in transforming the German Maritime Museum into a research institution that reflects on humanity's relationship with the sea across time. Her recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on digital approaches to maritime heritage, the materiality of oceanic knowledge, and the colonial dimensions of maritime networks. Rather than treating maritime history as a specialized niche, her work demonstrates how sea-based perspectives fundamentally reframe our understanding of global history, connecting early modern political rituals with contemporary environmental challenges. The consistent thread through her scholarship is how knowledge about the sea is constructed, circulated, and contested across different historical periods and institutional contexts. Scientific Awards: Karl Ferdinand von Werner-Fellowship at the German Historical Institute Paris (2022) Visiting Senior Fellow at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge (2020) Fellowship Internationales Museum from the German Federal Cultural Foundation (2015) Dissertation Publication Support from Humboldt University Berlin (2011) Schilling has supervised multiple doctoral dissertations examining maritime history from diverse perspectives, including seafarer families, historical shipbuilding, and religious practices at sea. Her research projects secure significant funding, including the SAW Project 'Digital Materialities' and research on the North German Lloyd's role in German colonialism. She chairs the Northern Sea Maritime Museums' Network and has served on expert panels for the German federal government on marine pollution. As leader of the German Maritime Museum's transformation, Schilling directs research hubs focused on digital approaches to maritime heritage and the museum's role in contemporary environmental discourse. Her 'Post digital Participation' project within the Leibniz Research Campus explores innovative ways to engage diverse audiences with maritime history through both physical and digital means.