جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michelle Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Women of Color Feminisms
• Asian American Studies
• Visual Culture Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Lee is an Assistant Professor in Global Asian Studies at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the Racialized Body Cluster. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Minnesota and previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Case Western Reserve University. Her research focuses on Women of Color Feminisms, Asian American Studies, and Visual Culture Studies, examining how Asian diasporic cultural producers use aesthetic strategies rooted in the inhuman, monstrous, and abject to challenge neoliberal frameworks and reimagine posthuman relational networks. Her current book project, Unnatural Figura: Asiatic Femininity, Aesthetics, and Disfiguration , analyzes visual arts, literature, and medical records to explore how disfiguration shapes Asian women's experiences in U.S. cultural production. This work interrogates intersections of race, gender, and inhumanness through historical and contemporary lenses. Lee’s academic contributions include publications in Asian Diasporic Visual Cultures in the Americas , ArtAsiaPacific , and Women & Performance Journal . Her research has been supported by the Social Science Research Council, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and the Huntington Library. She also brings museum experience from roles at the National Public Housing Museum and Asheville Art Museum. Her teaching and scholarship emphasize critical race theory, posthumanism, and decolonial aesthetics. She actively participates in interdisciplinary initiatives addressing racialized bodies and visual representation.

Pamela Robertson Wojcikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Cinema
• Cultural Studies
• Film History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pamela Robertson Wojcik is the Andrew V. Tackes Professor of Film, Television, and Theatre and Chair of the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame. She holds concurrent appointments in Gender Studies and American Studies. Her academic career spans over 25 years, with previous roles including Director of Gender Studies (2009–2015) and Senior Fellow in Gender Studies (2005–2011). Wojcik earned her Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago (1994) and her B.A. from Wellesley College (1986). She taught at the University of Newcastle in Australia (1994–1997) and has held visiting professorships at institutions like the University of Liverpool and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her research focuses on American cinema with a particular emphasis on spatial theory, gender studies, and youth culture. Key works include Unhomed: Cycles of Mobility and Placelessness in American Cinema (2024), Fantasies of Neglect (2016), and The Apartment Plot (2010). She has edited over five essay collections and co-edits the Screening Spaces book series. Wojcik has received numerous accolades, including a Guggenheim Fellowship (2020) and the Sheedy Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020). She is a past president of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies and has organized major conferences like Fun with Dick and Jane: Gender and Childhood (2014). Her teaching spans courses on film history, gender and space, and youth culture. Wojcik’s scholarly contributions extend to media activism, including curating film series and contributing to public dialogues on cinema’s role in societal narratives. She has served on editorial boards for journals like Mediapolis and The Soundtrack , and her work frequently intersects with contemporary debates on mobility, precarity, and cultural representation.

Romana Hukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern and Contemporary British Poetry
• Postmodern Poetics
• Black British Poetry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Romana Huk is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. She holds roles as Faculty Fellow at The Nanovic Institute and Affiliate Faculty at the Initiative on Race and Resilience. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary British poetry, postmodern poetics, Black British poetry, lyric theory, phenomenology, and the intersection of theology and literature. Huk earned her Ph.D. in Literature from Notre Dame, with a B.A. in English and Government from the College of William & Mary. Research & Teaching : Huk’s work explores avant-garde poetries, postcolonial literature, and theopoetics. Notable publications include Rewriting the Word 'God' (2025) and essays in journals like Contemporary Literature and Yale Journal of Criticism . She edited Religion & Literature from 2015–2024 and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Innovative British and Irish Poetries and Quaderna . Awards : Elizabeth Agee Prize (2023), Edmund P. Joyce Teaching Award (2010), Bye-Fellowship (2015). Service : Organized conferences such as “Grace in Question” (2016) and “Global Modernism and the Religious Turn” (2024). Her research bridges literary theory, religious studies, and postcolonial thought, emphasizing global and transnational perspectives in poetry.

Antonio Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• U.S. Latinx
• African Diaspora
• Hemispheric American
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonio López is an Associate Professor of English at The George Washington University, specializing in U.S. Latinx and African diaspora studies. His work intersects with hemispheric American research and literary/cultural theory. Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2005 B.A., Florida State University, 1994 A.A., Miami-Dade Community College, North Campus, 1991 López explores Latinx literature and culture from the colonial era to the contemporary period, focusing on intersections of indigeneity, swamplands, and Cuban diaspora narratives in South Florida. His methodological approach integrates performance studies, archival work, and literary analysis to examine race, class, and cultural interactions. Recent publications highlight trends in Afro-Caribbean literary analysis, educational equity in Latinx communities, and performative dimensions of race/class dynamics. The 2012 monograph Unbecoming Blackness remains a seminal work on Afro-Cuban diaspora cultures. Honorable Mention, Modern Language Association Book Prize in United States Latina and Latino and Chicana and Chicano Literary and Cultural Studies, 2014 López has advised on academic pathways through works like his 2020 ADE Bulletin article on community colleges. No explicit mentions of grants or lab affiliations appear in the provided text.

Nathaniel Farrellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Ethics
• Race and Gender Studies
• Theories of American Politics

Nathaniel Farrell is a Senior Lecturer in the College Writing Program at Washington University in St. Louis, within the College of Arts & Sciences. He has taught college composition at the university since 2011 and coordinates the “Citizen Scientist” theme. His research focuses on environmental ethics, race and gender studies, and theories of American politics, with a creative practice in poetry and collage art. Farrell holds a PhD in English Literature from Columbia University and has authored two books: Lost Horizon (2019) and Newcomer (2014), both published by Ugly Duckling Press. He teaches courses such as “The Scholar and Social Change” and actively integrates interdisciplinary approaches into his pedagogy. His professional activities emphasize the intersection of academic writing with civic engagement, environmental justice, and critical race theory. He has no listed scientific awards but maintains an active role in curricular innovation through the College Writing Program.

• Shakespeare Pedagogy
• Educator Professional Development
• Anti-Racist Curriculum
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Turchi is a Clinical Professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS). She serves as curriculum director for the “RaceB4Race: Sustaining, Building, Innovating” initiative at ACMRS and co-directs the DOE-funded Shakespeare and Social Justice Project at the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles. Previously, she held roles at the University of Houston and directed programs like the Teaching Foundations Project at ASU, focusing on inquiry-based courses for future teachers. She also chaired the Education Department at Warren Wilson College and began her career as a secondary English teacher in Arizona and Illinois. Her expertise centers on educator professional development, particularly in Shakespeare pedagogy and anti-racist curriculum design. She co-authored Teaching Shakespeare with Purpose (Bloomsbury/Arden) and is completing a forthcoming book on interactive Shakespeare editions for Cambridge University Press. Her research emphasizes culturally responsive teaching strategies, digital tools in education, and social justice frameworks in curricula. Dr. Turchi’s work bridges theory and practice, advocating for inclusive, equity-driven approaches to literature education. Her projects often involve cross-institutional collaboration, aiming to reimagine how classic texts like Shakespeare’s plays can address contemporary societal issues.

Johann Koehlerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Crime and justice
• Evidence-based policy
• Mixed methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johann Koehler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Policy at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he joined in 2019. His work focuses on the historical and contemporary intersections of criminal justice policy with scientific evidence. Key areas of expertise include crime and justice, evidence-based policy, mixed methods research, and punishment control mechanisms. Dr. Koehler holds a JD and PhD in Jurisprudence & Social Policy from the University of California–Berkeley and an MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge. His research examines three core themes: the historical development of evidence-based criminal justice policies, practical steps to align criminal justice with empirical evidence, and the ethical implications of evidence-driven policy frameworks. Teaching responsibilities include courses on policing, security, globalization (SP473) and crime, justice, and social policy (SP477). His ongoing book project explores the historical sociology of evidence-based criminal justice reforms in the UK and US. Recent publications analyze topics such as custodial vs. community-based offender rehabilitation, policing histories in Chicago and New York, and the theoretical underpinnings of criminological thought. While focused on academic rigor, his work also interrogates how 'evidence-based' approaches shape—and are shaped by—broader sociopolitical contexts. No specific scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His research collaborations and lab affiliations remain unmentioned, though his work clearly engages with interdisciplinary teams across legal, sociological, and policy domains.

Mauricio Acuñaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Afro-Latin American Studies
• Contemporary Afro-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mauricio Acuña is an Assistant Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Dartmouth College, specializing in Afro-Latin American Studies with a focus on contemporary Afro-Brazilian literatures, cultures, and the African Diaspora. His research integrates poetics, performance, and politics, particularly through studies of capoeira and digital humanities. He holds PhDs from Princeton University (2021) and the University of São Paulo (2017), along with master’s degrees from both institutions. Acuña’s work bridges scholarship and public engagement, including translations, critical editions, and media articles on topics like capoeira’s role in education and Brazil’s literary margins. He has received prestigious awards such as the Arcadio Díaz-Quiñones Teaching Award (2020) and honors for his dissertation on Mestre Pastinha. His current projects include a book manuscript on Afro-Atlantic imaginaries and the First World Festival of Negro Arts. Research Interests: Afro-diasporic aesthetics, race relations, Luso-Afro-Atlantic poetics, and Blackness in global contexts Key Publications: Books on capoeira intellectuals (2015), peer-reviewed articles on Jorge Amado and Senghor, and encyclopedia entries on racial theory and Mestre Pastinha Grants & Fellowships: Not explicitly listed but implied through awards and academic appointments Acuña actively participates in public lectures and cultural initiatives, such as speaking engagements on capoeira history and critical editions of seminal Brazilian texts. His interdisciplinary approach connects academic rigor with community-focused scholarship.

Melissa E. Sanchezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Literature
• Queer Theory
• Feminist Criticism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Melissa E. Sanchez is an Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences, with core faculty status in the Program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies. Her work bridges early modern literature, queer theory, and critical race studies. Education: Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. Research Interests: Early Modern Literature, Comparative Race and Empire Studies, Critical Theory, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Poetry and Poetics, Psychoanalytic Studies. She explores intersections of faith, race, and eroticism in premodern texts to challenge contemporary queer debates. Scientific Awards: Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching (2021) Kahn Award for Outstanding Teaching by an Assistant Professor (2009) MLA Scaglione Prize Honorable Mention (2020) SSEMW Collaborative Project Award (2016) Compassionate Community Award (2020) Advising and Grants: She has chaired doctoral dissertations on topics including police cultural vocabulary in early modern drama, trans metamorphoses, and reproductive healthcare in literary history. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary grants, particularly in feminist and queer scholarship.

Jessie Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Legal Theory
• Legal Ethics
• Property Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jessie Allen is a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, specializing in jurisprudence, legal ethics, and property law. Her work reimagines traditional legal frameworks to advance socially progressive legal systems, particularly through exploring more-than-human personhood in property doctrine and racial justice in voting rights. Education: JSD (Doctorate in Law), Columbia University School of Law (Heffernan Fellow) JD (Summa Cum Laude), Brooklyn Law School BFA in Theater, New York University School of the Arts Research Interests: Professor Allen examines legal rituals, Blackstone’s Commentaries’ modern relevance, and systemic racial biases in U.S. legal systems. Her current projects include analyzing property law’s capacity to recognize non-human entities and studying doctrinal reasoning’s psychological effects on judicial objectivity. She critiques legal systems through a racial justice lens, focusing on felony disenfranchisement and voting rights advocacy. Blogs & Outreach: She authors Blackstone Weekly , a blog interpreting 18th-century legal principles for contemporary issues. Her interdisciplinary approach blends legal scholarship with theater and art to explore law’s performative dimensions. Professional Experience: Prior to academia, Allen was a Bristow Fellow at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Solicitor General’s Office, litigated voting rights cases as a senior attorney at Advancement Project, and worked at the Brennan Center for Justice addressing criminal conviction-based disenfranchisement.

Nicola Abramمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Postcolonial Literature
• Feminist Theory
• Black British Women's Theatre
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicola Abram is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading, affiliated with the School of Humanities. Her research focuses on postcolonial and feminist literatures, particularly Black British women’s theatre and contemporary representations of social justice. She leads the university’s 'Diversity and inclusion' research theme and previously convened the 'Identities' research cluster. Her award-winning monograph Black British Women’s Theatre (2020) reconstructs overlooked histories of Black women’s artistic contributions in Britain. Current projects include investigating maternal transitions in literature through community partnerships. Teaching excellence is a hallmark of her career, evidenced by the University Teaching Fellowship (2019/20) and student-nominated awards. She designs inclusive curricula and collaborates with students on pedagogical innovation, such as learning-journal workshops and a prison-based reading group. Her courses span global literatures, feminist theory, and identity studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Public engagement includes organizing the Creative Motherhood writing workshops with Becoming Mums and delivering keynote lectures on marginalized voices in literature. Abram also contributes to cultural initiatives like the Uhuru International Black Film Festival. Her work bridges academia with community activism, emphasizing archival recovery and socially engaged scholarship.

• Girlhood Studies
• Young Adult Literature
• Popular Culture
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agnieszka Stasiewicz-Bieńkowska is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University. She specializes in girlhood studies, gender representations, fantasy, the Gothic, and Young Adult popular culture. Her research is deeply transdisciplinary, spanning literary analysis, cultural studies, and media theory. Position: Assistant Professor Institution: Jagiellonian University Faculty: Faculty of International and Political Studies Department: Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora Email: a.stasiewicz-bienkowska@uj.edu.pl Office: Room 326, Phone: +48 12 663 27 68 Her academic interests include girlhood studies, gender and identity in popular culture, vampire fiction, The Witcher universe, and transmedial storytelling. She explores how fantasy narratives reflect and shape cultural discourses on femininity, agency, and belonging. Her work often intersects with migration studies, digital media, and postcolonial theory. The recent publications and conference presentations indicate a strong focus on heroic girlhood, consent in vampire fiction, and gothic representations of history and memory. Her research trends reveal a consistent engagement with female agency, monstrous identities, and the socio-political dimensions of fantasy literature. Jagiellonian University Award for High Performance in Teaching (2024) Nomination for Student Laudations – Mentor of Students (2020) Jagiellonian University Rector’s Award (2022, 2018, 2012) Franklin Scott Prize (2011) Astrid Lindgren Foundation Research Grant (2023/2024) Swedish Institute Visby Scholarships (2014/2015, 2007) Harmonia Grant, Polish National Science Centre (2012–2014) Multiple ERASMUS+ and Griffith University grants Dr. Stasiewicz-Bieńkowska has supervised and collaborated on numerous international research projects, including those funded by the Polish National Science Centre and the Leverhulme Trust. She has coordinated academic programs such as the Una Europa Heritage PhD Consortium and led student study tours to the United States. She is actively involved in mentoring students and promoting international academic exchange. Her work appears in prestigious journals and book series, and she has co-edited several volumes on vampire culture and gothic themes. She is a member of the International Research Society for Children’s Literature and the Popular Culture Association. She is currently leading a research project on girlhood in dragon fiction and continues to explore representations of non-motherhood and agency in fantasy narratives. Her work bridges literary criticism with cultural analysis, contributing significantly to the understanding of identity in contemporary popular media.

Matt Dallekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political History
• American Conservatism
• Modern American Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matt Dallek is a Professor of Political Management at the George Washington University's College of Professional Studies. He is a prominent political historian whose work examines the dynamics of American political transformation, conservatism, and presidential leadership. Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley M.A., Columbia University Ph.D., Columbia University Dallek’s research interests focus on the evolution of the modern conservative movement, the impact of social crises on political change, and the interplay between liberalism and its critics. His scholarship bridges academic rigor and public engagement, analyzing pivotal moments in American political history such as the rise of the John Birch Society and the development of homeland security under FDR. His publications reflect a consistent engagement with both scholarly and public discourse. The 15 most recent works span books, peer-reviewed articles, and high-profile op-eds, revealing a career dedicated to understanding political polarization, campaign dynamics, and presidential legacies. His work frequently centers on conservatism, electoral politics, and the historical roots of contemporary policy debates. Scientific Awards and Honors: Henry Adams Prize, Society for History in the Federal Government (2017) The Washington Post’s 'Notable Nonfiction Books in 2016' Visiting Scholar, Stanford University, Bill Lane Center for the American West (2015) Public Policy Scholar, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (2013) Visiting Scholar, Bipartisan Policy Center (2009–2010) Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (2007–2008) Fellow, Alicia Patterson Foundation (2007) Visiting Scholar, Institute of Governmental Studies, U.C. Berkeley (1996–1999) Richard Hofstadter Fellow, Columbia University (1992–1999) Dallek has served as a speechwriter for House Minority Leader Richard A. Gephardt and as associate director of the University of California Washington Center, giving him deep practical experience in political institutions. He is a frequent commentator in national media, including NPR, CNN International, and MSNBC, and his writings appear in The Washington Post , Politico , and The Atlantic . He teaches courses such as 'Principled Political Leadership' and 'The Presidency,' and is developing a 'Washington Residency' program. While there is no mention of formal graduate student advising or laboratory leadership, his influence extends through public scholarship and institutional engagement.

C. Kemal Nanceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African Diasporan Dance
• Umfundalai technique
• Black masculinities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

C. Kemal Nance, PhD (also known as "Kibon"), is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dance and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, he is a performer, choreographer, and scholar specializing in African Diasporan Dance. He teaches courses in contemporary African Dance practice (Umfundalai), dance history, Black masculinities, and repertory, serving as a master teacher for the Umfundalai technique of African dance. His educational background includes: PhD in Dance from Temple University M. Ed. in Dance from Temple University BA in Sociology/Anthropology with concentration in Black Studies from Swarthmore College Dr. Nance's research focuses on theorizing the lived experiences of Black men who study and perform African-informed movement practices. His scholarly work examines constructions of race, gender, and masculinities through the lens of contemporary African dance forms. His publications and documentary work reveal a consistent pattern of exploring how dance functions as both cultural expression and resistance for Black men in the diaspora, with particular emphasis on identity formation and community building through movement. Dr. Nance has received the 2013 Katherine Dunham Award for Creative Research. His dance documentary 'Deez Nuts! : Black Bodies Dancing Defiance' was selected for the 2020 Top Shorts Film Festival, continuing his trajectory of impactful scholarly-artistic contributions. As a performer, Dr. Nance has extensive experience with numerous dance companies including Ibeji West African Dance Company, The Children of Shango, Dunya, and Kariamu & Company: Traditions where he served as Associate Artistic Director. He founded the Berry & Nance Dance Project and A Nance Dance Collective, which brings together Black men throughout the African Diaspora to produce choreographic works narrating diverse stories of Black manhood. His choreographic work 'Manifesto' premiered in Kingston, Jamaica in November 2017, demonstrating his international reach and collaborative approach to dance creation.

Erin Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Theory
• Cultural Studies
• Visual Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Erin Gray is an Assistant Professor of American Studies at the University of California, Davis, where she teaches in the Department of American Studies within the College of Letters and Science. She is a feminist cultural historian and critical theorist whose work explores political violence, aesthetic mediation, and knowledge production, with a focus on lynching culture and racial terror in the U.S. Education: B.A. in English, York University M.A. in Social & Political Thought, York University Ph.D. in History of Consciousness, UC Santa Cruz Her research lies at the intersection of critical theory, Black studies, feminist epistemology, visual culture, and political violence . She investigates how racial terror is mediated through images and discourse, particularly in photography and film, and how these representations shape historical memory and resistance. Gray emphasizes history from below and the politics of affect, often drawing on radical left traditions to critique the legacies of lynching and policing. The themes in her publications reflect a sustained engagement with racial capitalism, anti-Black violence, experimental poetics, and decolonial media . Her work spans academic journals, art criticism, and public scholarship, showing a commitment to both theoretical rigor and activist praxis. She frequently analyzes visual and literary texts to uncover the affective and ideological structures of oppression. Scientific Awards and Honors: Society of Hellman Fellowship, UC Davis (2023) Provost Postdoctoral Fellow, New York University UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Irvine (2017–2018) Fellowships from the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (twice) Gray has been actively involved in academic and public-facing initiatives, including convening a UC Davis Humanities Institute Interdisciplinary Research Cluster on lynching culture and policing, and advising the Mike Henderson exhibition "Before the Fire." She has received research support through competitive fellowships and grants. While her advising of graduate students is not detailed, her leadership in research clusters and editorial projects suggests mentorship and collaborative scholarship. She has not been listed as leading a formal lab, but her interdisciplinary research group functions as a scholarly collective.