جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Klara Arnbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender and Economic History
• Consumer Culture
• Advertising History
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Klara Arnberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economic History and International Relations, Stockholm University. Her research focuses on the intersection of business history, consumption, gender/sexuality history, and media history. She has explored market segmentation, shop window displays, World War II consumer culture, and business histories of pornography and advertising. Research Projects: Currently leading "The Defense of Consumption: Advertising, gender and citizenship in Sweden during World War II" (Swedish Research Council funded) and researching "Transbordering Business: passenger ferries as enactments of consumption" (Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius foundation). Teaching: Courses include "Gendering Global Political Economy" and "Qualitative Methods" at both undergraduate and master's levels. Publications: 2025 works examine gender in advertising and market segmentation. 2024 studies analyze consumer patriotism in wartime Sweden and post-war Baltic ferry business. Earlier works (2015-2021) cover Nordic gender economics, pornography markets, and historical consumer segmentation.

• Early-modern English literature
• Modernist literature
• Postmodern literature
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Stephan Laqué is Univ.-Prof. Dr. of English Literature at the Institute of English Philology (WE6) , Department of Philosophy and Humanities, Free University of Berlin . Since 2015 he has held a W2 professorship dedicated to research and teaching in early-modern, modernist and post-modern literatures, literary theory, post-colonial and cultural studies. Education: Studies in English and Romance philology at Heidelberg University , University of Edinburgh , and King’s College, University of Cambridge PhD scholarship holder of the State Graduate Funding Baden-Württemberg, awarded at Heidelberg University (2002) Habilitation at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2009) Research Interests: Dr. Laqué’s scholarship spans Early-modern English literature , Modernism , and Post-modernism , with theoretical engagements in Postcolonial Studies and Cultural Studies . His current book projects explore “Shakespeare’s Teachers” and “High Culture: Alterity in Mountain Literature” , interrogating pedagogical representations in Shakespeare and the construction of otherness in alpine narratives. Publications Overview: Across more than two decades he has produced a monograph on Shakespeare’s Hamlet , forthcoming theoretical work on isolation in twentieth-century literature, and a series of co-edited volumes on Renaissance culture, religious pluralization, anthropologies, and crime on the early-modern stage. His articles dissect canonical texts—ranging from Richard III to Waiting for Godot —through lenses of philosophy, ethics, post-coloniality, and film. Editorial Work: Co-editor of the essay collections Realigning Renaissance Culture (2004), Representing Religious Pluralization in Early Modern Europe (2007), Humankinds: The Renaissance and Its Anthropologies (2011), and Acts of Crime: Lawlessness on the Early Modern Stage (2015) Co-editor of the book-review section in Shakespeare Jahrbuch Contact & Consultation: He welcomes inquiries during designated office hours at Room JK 29/212, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195 Berlin, or via email at slaque@zedat.fu-berlin.de .

• Economic and Social History of Roman Egypt
• Textile Research
• Reception History
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Kerstin Droß-Krüpe is a Senior Lecturer in Ancient History at the University of Kassel, specializing in Roman Egypt's economic and social structures through papyrological analysis. Her research bridges textile production, gender dynamics, and reception studies, particularly focusing on Eastern monarchs in Baroque opera. Doctorate (Marburg, 2010) and Habilitation (Kassel, 2020) Awarded Privatdozentin title by Kassel University (2020) Senior Academic Councillor at Ruhr University Bochum (2021–2025) Her scholarship explores: Textile industry organization in Roman Egypt Gender roles in ancient economic systems Cultural transmission through Baroque opera adaptations Principal-agent theory in Roman trade Persian and Semitic dress as historical narrative tools Recent publications analyze: Textile terminology standardization Tax compliance mechanisms Color symbolism in imperial documentation Lease agreements for commercial spaces Apprenticeship contracts Recognitions include: Mariann-Steegmann Foundation support for habilitation monograph Pasold Research Fund grants for textile analysis DAAD funding for international conference participation She contributes to: Academic editorial boards (GIS.science, Archaeological Textile Review) Dictionary of Techniques in Antiquity steering committee EU DressID Project sub-teams

Esther Gajekمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Aging Studies
• Cultural Gerontology
• Museum Education
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Dr. Esther Gajek serves as a Lecturer at the Chair of Comparative Cultural Studies , University of Regensburg . She earned her doctorate in 2011 with research on senior citizen programs in museums and has contributed extensively to ethnographic approaches in cultural studies. Education: Magister in German and Comparative Folklore Studies, Social and Economic History, and Modern German Literature (LMU Munich, 1988). Research Interests include aging cultures, precarious lifestyles, museum visitor studies, and cultural stereotyping. Her work explores intersections between demographic change, ethnographic methodology, and cultural gerontology. Key Article Trends reflect long-term engagement with age-related societal challenges , museum educational practices , and visual/cultural representations of aging. Publications span from 1988 to 2024, with notable collaborations with Irene Götz. Professional Background features roles in DFG-funded research (2014-2018) and museum exhibition projects (1994-2011). She has organized over 100 cultural exhibitions nationwide.

• Film Criticism
• Sociology of Cinema
• Cinema Theories
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doğan Aydoğan serves as Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Public Relations and Promotion at Karabuk University's Faculty of Business Administration since 2021, with administrative leadership as Head of Department (Anabilim Dalı Başkanı) since 2016. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Radio, Television and Cinema from Ege University's Faculty of Communication (2002-2006), followed by a PhD in the same field from Ege University's Institute of Social Sciences (2006-2012). His research critically intersects cinema studies and digital media psychology , with core expertise in Film Criticism, Sociology of Cinema, and Cinema Theories. Recent work examines social media addiction mechanisms, materialistic personality development, and identity construction in digital spaces, while maintaining Turkish cinema as a primary analytical lens for societal transformations. His publications reveal consistent interdisciplinary rigor, applying sociological frameworks to analyze representations of masculinity, rural-urban dynamics, and entrepreneurial identity in Turkish film. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) shows a strategic dual trajectory: 60% focus on social media psychology (addiction, materialism, mental health impacts) and 40% on cinema studies (theoretical frameworks, Turkish cinema analysis). This evolution reflects adaptation to digital culture while preserving foundational film scholarship, with increasing methodological sophistication in statistical mediation analysis complementing qualitative discourse approaches. Thesis Supervision: 8 master's theses (2020-2025) on social media psychology and organizational communication Research Projects: 5 principal investigator roles (2016-2018) exploring cinema representations and social media impacts Teaching: Courses in Social Media Management, Advertising, Sociology, and Corporate Identity Dr. Aydoğan maintains active scholarly production with 33 publications including 19 journal articles, 8 book chapters, and 2 authored books, demonstrating sustained contribution to communication studies through both empirical research and theoretical advancement in Turkish academic contexts.

• Tourism Management
• Sustainable Tourism
• Gastronomy
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yurdanur Yumuk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Tourism Guidance at Karabuk University's Faculty of Tourism, where she has served since 2020. Previously, she was Assistant Professor and Department Head at Istanbul Gelisim University (2019-2020) and Research Assistant at Gumushane University (2010-2017). Her international experience includes a 2016 research mission at University of Limerick. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Tourism Management, Dokuz Eylul University (2018) Master's in Business Administration, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (2011) Bachelor's in Tourist Guidance, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University (2006) Dr. Yumuk's research centers on Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism, and Gastronomy, with significant contributions to Tourism Guidance, Cultural Heritage Tourism, and Religious Tourism. Her work frequently examines gender dynamics in tourism, overtourism impacts on communities, and gastronomic heritage preservation. Recent publications (2023-2025) increasingly address contemporary challenges including tourism phobia in Istanbul Islands and diaspora tourism patterns. Her publication portfolio demonstrates evolving expertise: early work focused on tourism guidance and museum studies (2013-2016), shifting to sustainable tourism and overtourism (2017-2021), with current emphasis on gastronomy tourism and gender studies (2022-2025). This progression reflects both personal research development and responses to emerging industry challenges. Dr. Yumuk has successfully supervised four Master's students to completion and currently mentors one candidate. While not holding major external grants, she facilitates research through international collaborations and university resources. Her editorial work on tourism handbooks provides additional student engagement opportunities. Her teaching portfolio includes specialized courses in gastronomy tourism, tourism sociology, and religious history, directly integrating her research findings into classroom instruction. This approach ensures students engage with current industry challenges while developing practical research skills applicable to Turkey's evolving tourism landscape.

• New Consumption Culture
• New Ordinary Consumption
• Aesthetics-Oriented Consumption
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LIU Xi serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing within Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management, maintaining active academic engagement through office hours on Thursdays (10:00-12:00) in Lihua Building B402 and contact via liuxi@sem.tsinghua.edu.cn. Her position reflects Tsinghua's status as China's premier institution for business education and research. Professor Liu's academic foundation includes: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Peking University (1995) Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication, University of Iowa (2002) Her research centers on evolving Chinese consumer landscapes, with emphasis on New Consumption Culture examining digital-era buying habits, New Ordinary Consumption analyzing middle-class expenditure patterns, and Aesthetics-Oriented Consumption investigating visual appeal's role in purchasing decisions. Complementing these, her Crisis Management studies explore organizational responses to scandals while CSR research assesses ethical business practices in Chinese enterprises, reflecting deep contextual understanding of China's market dynamics. Analysis of her 13 publications (2004-2019) reveals consistent focus on Chinese market evolution: Early works established crisis communication frameworks through multinational public relations studies, mid-career research quantified executive crisis responses, while recent publications (2019) pivot toward emerging phenomena like health habitus cultivation and aesthetics-driven consumption upgrading, demonstrating scholarly adaptation to China's rapid economic transformation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. While specific student supervision details are absent, Professor Liu's teaching portfolio—including Marketing Management, Advertising Strategies, and Qualitative Market Research—indicates active classroom mentorship. Her FinLab course involvement with Tsinghua x-lab suggests practical entrepreneurship guidance, though formal grant funding remains unspecified in available documentation. No dedicated research laboratories are explicitly referenced, though her Tsinghua x-lab affiliation through FinLab indicates engagement with the university's innovation ecosystem for student entrepreneurs.

• Sustainable Diets
• Food System Behaviour Change
• Meat Consumption Reduction
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David McBey is an Advanced Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, based at the Rowett Institute on Foresterhill Campus. His work focuses on sustainable and healthy diets within the Scottish Government RESAS programme, examining pathways to dietary change across the food system. His educational background includes a PhD in Sociology (2017), MRes in Social Research (2008), and MA in Sociology (2007), all from the University of Aberdeen. Previously, he worked in the University of Aberdeen Environmental Modelling Group on agricultural practices in China and Ethiopia. McBey's research centers on behavior change mechanisms for sustainable diets, with particular emphasis on meat consumption reduction. His work integrates sociological perspectives with nutritional science to address food system transformation. Recent publications analyze public attitudes toward sustainable diets, youth perspectives, meat-eating contexts, and policy interventions for dietary shifts. He actively supervises PhD students in Sociology, currently guiding Tonwong Sudto's research on Thai rice farmers' sustainable agriculture intentions and Aura Anderson-Ross's study on service robots promoting sustainable buyer choices in supermarkets. His teaching includes Sustainable Diets and Global Food Systems (RN5506), previously teaching Worlds of Food, Introduction to Sociology, and foundational Sociology courses. Based at the Rowett Institute, McBey collaborates on the Scottish Government RESAS programme and contributes to interdisciplinary projects including WWF's net-zero agriculture pathways and Food Standards Scotland dietary pricing research. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications for sustainable food systems.

Gilles Fumeyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Geography
• Food Studies
• Urban Diets
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Gilles Fumey is a Professor at Sorbonne University and a statutory member of UMR SIRICE, focusing on cultural geography and food studies. His research spans eating behaviors, food globalization, and urban diets. Co-organizer of the Food and Taste in Europe seminars Contributor to debates on NutriScore, food waste, and short supply chains Editor of cross-disciplinary works like L'Atlas global and L'alimentation demain His publications analyze food geopolitics, local-global tensions, and historical food practices. He contributes to Médiapart's Geographies in Motion and engages public audiences through media interviews.

Kurtis D. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication
• Political Communication
• Educational Communication
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Dr. Kurtis D. Miller serves as Associate Professor of Communication and Assistant Dean of Humanities within Tusculum University's College of Civic and Liberal Arts. His administrative roles include Communication Program Director, Faculty Parliamentarian, and Andrew Johnson Debate Team Coach since joining the institution in 2016. His educational credentials feature: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University M.A. in Communication from College of Charleston B.A. in Communication: Speech/Theatre from Anderson University Miller's research examines communication mechanisms in educational and political environments , with particular focus on pedagogical approaches in technical education and political rhetoric analysis. His work investigates how educators implement innovative teaching methods in technology programs and how political figures strategically employ introduction structures during public engagements, revealing nuanced connections between communication theory and real-world application. Publication trends from 2009-2019 demonstrate consistent exploration of applied communication challenges , evolving from complaint perception studies toward contemporary analyses of competency-based education systems and political crowd dynamics. This trajectory highlights his commitment to addressing evolving communication paradigms across academic and political spheres. Through his leadership as Debate Team Coach, Miller actively mentors students in competitive argumentation while managing program administration as Communication Director. His dual academic-administrative position enables integrated development of curricular initiatives and student development programs within the humanities division. He directs the Andrew Johnson Debate Team, providing structured competitive experiences that develop students' rhetorical analysis, public speaking, and critical thinking capabilities through intercollegiate competition frameworks.

Francesco Zorziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Illustration
• Graphic Design
• Visual Identity Systems
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Francesco Zorzi is an Italian-born visual designer, award-winning illustrator, and educator at Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) since 2019. He serves as Creative Director/Head of Communication Design & Illustration within the Design Department with adjunct faculty status. Holding an MFA in Architecture, Zorzi co-founded a multimedia agency where he worked for nearly two decades before establishing Francesco Zorzi Studio. His research and creative practice spans Illustration , Graphic Design , and Visual Identity Systems , with notable emphasis on editorial design for major publications. Zorzi's work consistently bridges commercial applications with cultural commentary, addressing themes from neurodiversity to Buddhist studies through visual storytelling. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on cultural commentary through visual metaphor , with recurring themes in social movements (autism awareness, labor rights), literary adaptation (graphic novels), and consumer culture critique (wine industry, smartphone trends). His interdisciplinary approach connects design practice with anthropology, psychology, and religious studies. Major awards include: Three Communication Arts Award of Excellence Multiple 3×3 International Illustration Show recognitions Global Illustration Award Honorary Mention Muse Creative Awards Gold (2016) Inclusion in Luerzer's Archive '200 Best Illustrators Worldwide' Zorzi has secured significant professional grants through commercial commissions for The New York Times , Wall Street Journal , Boston Globe , and Lincoln Center. His 2018 visual identity system for Lincoln Center Out Of Doors festival represents a major institutional collaboration. He maintains active industry engagement as a contributing AIGA member and through his Florence-based studio. His studio practice includes environmental design projects like the isendu headquarters transformation in a historic Florentine palazzo, featuring custom wallpapers and spatial partitions. Current projects focus on editorial illustrations for international publications and ongoing development of illustration series addressing contemporary social issues.

Lisa M. Dinellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Development
• Child Psychology
• Social Psychology
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Lisa M. Dinella is Professor of Psychology at Monmouth University, serving as Principal Investigator of the Gender Development Laboratory and Director of the Program in Gender and Intersectionality Studies (PGIS). Her work bridges academic research with real-world impact through White House engagements and corporate consulting on gender development. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. from Arizona State University M.S. from Arizona State University B.A. from The College of New Jersey Dr. Dinella's research centers on how toys, media, and play experiences shape gender identity from early childhood through adulthood. She investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind gender-typed toy preferences, the impact of color-coding (particularly pink) on play choices, and how childhood experiences influence career trajectories. Her work reveals how seemingly innocuous elements like toy propulsion mechanics or costume choices serve as critical vectors for gender socialization. Analysis of her 2014-2018 publications shows consistent focus on gender development through play, with emerging emphasis on career pathways and family models. Key methodological approaches include experimental toy preference studies, longitudinal career interest tracking, and interdisciplinary analysis of media influences. Scientific Awards: No formal awards listed in source materials As laboratory director, she leads research on gender development through play experiences while consulting for corporations on research design and analytics. Her work has generated significant media engagement including BBC World Service features and White House invitations, though specific grant details remain unspecified. She actively collaborates with educators to implement science-based practices in schools. The Gender Development Laboratory serves as her primary research hub, examining how early play experiences impact lifelong development through empirical studies of toy preferences, media exposure, and gender identity formation. Her team's findings directly inform corporate toy design and educational policy discussions.

AYŞE KOÇ APUHANمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gastronomy Tourism
• Culinary Arts
• Food Culture
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Ayşe Koç Apuhan serves as a Lecturer at Bingöl University's Social Sciences Vocational School within the Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services, a position she has held since 2019. Her academic journey bridges practical industry experience with scholarly research in gastronomy. Her educational foundation includes: Licence in Family Economics and Nutrition Teaching from Ankara Gazi University (1997-2001) Graduate degree in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from Istanbul Ayvansaray University (2019-2021) Dr. Koç Apuhan's research explores the dynamic relationship between food culture and tourism through multiple lenses. She investigates how regional food systems like Bingöl's wild edible plants contribute to gastronomy tourism, examines psychological factors influencing local food consumption among tourists, and documents ritual food practices in mourning traditions. Her recent work critically analyzes emerging challenges including AI's impact on tourism workers and evolving halal tourism markets, demonstrating both cultural specificity and contemporary relevance. Her publication portfolio spanning 2018-2024 reveals a consistent focus on culturally-grounded tourism applications. Early work established foundations in regional gastronomy (2018-2019), while recent publications (2022-2024) address cutting-edge themes like locavorism psychology, gastro-diplomacy, and technology disruptions. This trajectory shows increasing methodological sophistication and international engagement through conference presentations across Turkey. Her professional narrative integrates 18 years of vocational teaching experience (2001-2019) in Ministry of National Education institutions with current academic responsibilities. This practical background informs both her pedagogical approach in culinary courses and her research perspective on tourism-food intersections, creating a distinctive profile within Turkey's vocational higher education landscape.

Roscoe Scarboroughمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Culture
• Inequality
• Media
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Roscoe Scarborough serves as Chair of the Department of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Sociology at the College of Coastal Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Virginia in 2015, following an M.A. from the same institution in 2009 and a B.S. in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University in 2007. His academic journey includes positions as Graduate Instructor at the University of Virginia (2011-2015), Visiting Assistant Professor at Franklin & Marshall College (2015-2018), Assistant Professor at College of Coastal Georgia (2018-2022), and promotion to Associate Professor (2022-present) with subsequent appointment as Department Chair (2023-present). Dr. Scarborough's research focuses on culture and inequality, with specific attention to media, public sociology, and theoretical frameworks. His work examines how people consume 'bad TV,' the status systems of musicians, belonging and inequality in the fire service, and the experiences of contingent faculty in higher education. As an associate scholar of the Reg Murphy Center, he regularly contributes to the 'From the Murphy Center' column in The Brunswick News, addressing contemporary social issues. His scholarly publications reveal consistent engagement with cultural sociology, particularly examining how institutional contexts shape behavior and identity. Recent work like 'The Nonperson Treatment in Higher Education' demonstrates his commitment to addressing structural inequalities within academic institutions, while his fire service research shows how institutional cultures can mitigate individual biases. His publications span high-impact sociology journals including Sociological Forum, Sociological Inquiry, and Poetics. The Nonperson Treatment in Higher Education: The Case of Contingent Faculty (2024) Negotiating Masculinity in the Fire Service (2023) Risk a Lot to Save a Lot: How Firefighters Decide Whose Life Matters (2017) Making It in a Cover Music Scene (2017) As Department Chair, Dr. Scarborough oversees curriculum development and faculty mentorship while maintaining an active research agenda. His public sociology work through The Brunswick News demonstrates his commitment to translating academic insights for broader audiences, addressing topics ranging from crime perception to mental health trends. His teaching portfolio includes foundational sociology courses like Introduction to Sociology and Introduction to Social Problems, reflecting his dedication to undergraduate education.

• Marketing
• Branding
• Sociology of Consumption
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Benoît Heilbrunn is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at ESCP Europe and PhD supervisor at Université Paris-Dauphine, holding a doctorate in Management Science from HEC and EHESS. His academic background includes: Graduate of HEC Paris Graduate of École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) Doctorate in Management Science He specializes in critical marketing studies with research spanning Branding, Sociology of Consumption, Logo semiotics, and Performance ideology. His influential books—including The Logo , The Cult of Performance , and Consumption and its Sociologies —examine how marketing constructs cultural meaning through brand identity and consumer rituals. His work uniquely bridges business strategy with sociological critique of contemporary capitalism. He teaches at IFM (Institut Français de la Mode) and contributes to the 'Fashion Theories and Practice' PhD program, notably collaborating with sociologist Richard Sennett on performance culture analysis. His scholarship reveals how brands operate as social actors within consumer societies.