جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Piano Performance
• Music Education
• Classical Music Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zhang Chi serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Music and Performance at Tongji University's School of Art and Media, where he has taught piano performance and music education since 2001. His academic journey includes bachelor's and master's degrees from Xi'an and Shanghai Conservatories of Music, complemented by visiting scholar positions at Carnegie Mellon University and teacher training at the University of British Columbia. His educational background demonstrates deep institutional commitment to musical excellence: 1990-1996: Piano major at Xi'an Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School 1996-2000: Bachelor's degree in Piano, Xi'an Conservatory of Music (direct admission) 2003-2005: Master's degree, Shanghai Conservatory of Music 2011: Visiting Scholar, Carnegie Mellon University (China Scholarship Council) 2019: English Teaching Training, University of British Columbia Professor Zhang's research centers on piano performance analysis, pedagogical methodology, and cultural interpretation through Western instruments. His scholarship reveals evolving expertise from technical analysis of Beethoven's c minor works to contemporary explorations of emotional transmission in music and Chinese cultural expression via piano. This trajectory demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary engagement while maintaining core piano performance expertise. His publication trends show consistent scholarly productivity with recent expansion into communication studies and cultural interpretation. The 15 most recent articles reveal three distinct phases: early focus on Beethoven's compositional patterns (2005-2012), intermediate development of piano pedagogy frameworks (2012-2020), and current interdisciplinary integration with communication theory and cultural studies (2020-2024). His scientific recognition includes: 25+ teaching awards from international competitions including Steinway, KAWAI, and Japan PIARA Tongji University Xincheng Award and Model Family Award Multiple Yamaha Asia Music Scholarship recognition Best Chamber Music Teaching Award at China Youth Music Competition As an advisor, Professor Zhang has supervised undergraduate theses since 2009 and master's theses since 2022, while securing significant research funding including Tongji University Humanities grants, Shanghai Philosophy and Social Sciences projects, and participation in National Social Science Fund research. His leadership extends to the 'Double Leader' Teacher Party Branch Studio and multiple部校共建 projects. He actively directs the Tongji University Piano Association and Jiading Piano Association, organizing annual concerts, student competitions including the 'Shining Tong二代' faculty children's piano contests, and international exchanges with institutions like Zhejiang University. His practice integrates performance, pedagogy, and cultural outreach through lecture-recitals at venues including Shanghai Concert Hall and the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival.

Fábio Baqueiro Figueiredoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African History
• Cultural Production
• Nationalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fábio Baqueiro Figueiredo is a Professor of African History at the Federal University of Latin American Integration (UNILAB), a Brazilian institution dedicated to Africa-Brazil academic exchanges. He is affiliated with the Graduate Program in Ethnic and African Studies at Bahia Federal University, where he earned his BA in History (2005) and PhD in African Studies (2012). As an editor of the influential journal Afro-Asia , he contributes to institutionalizing African Studies in Brazil through organizations like GT-África/ANPUH and ABEÁfrica. Affiliations: UNILAB, Bahia Federal University, Afro-Asia journal, GT-África/ANPUH, ABEÁfrica His research examines intersections of politics, cultural production, and social identity in Angola during and after the nationalist struggle. Key themes include nationhood, race, ethnicity, class, gender, and urban-rural dynamics, analyzed through nationalist propaganda, education, cinema, literature, and music. Recent publications focus on Angolan independence-era cultural debates, U.S. diplomatic perspectives, and gendered symbolic struggles. Current projects analyze contested narratives of 'women's liberation' during Angolan independence, highlighting tensions between socialist state agendas and urban women's domestic/public role transformations.

Chris Lorenzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of History
• Historiography
• Historical Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chris Lorenz serves as Professor of Philosophy of History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where his work critically examines the theoretical foundations of historical practice. His scholarship bridges philosophy and history through rigorous analysis of temporal frameworks, memory mechanisms, and epistemological boundaries in historical representation. Affiliated with the university's humanities research ecosystem, he contributes to international discourse on historiography's evolving role in contemporary society. Lorenz's research investigates how historical consciousness shapes identity formation through temporal experience, with particular focus on the interplay between memory politics and national narratives. His conceptual framework interrogates the destabilization of linear time in historical practice, examining cases where colonial violence resurfaces in present-day human rights discourse. Methodologically, he employs comparative analysis of national historiographies to expose tensions between myth-making and critical historiography, especially in post-conflict societies like Germany and Quebec. Analysis of his publication trajectory since 2008 reveals three dominant thematic clusters: temporal theory (examining periodization and anachronism), memory studies (addressing colonial amnesia and trauma resurgence), and epistemological debates (challenging objectivity claims in scientific historiography). His work consistently demonstrates how historical narratives become contested terrain in identity politics, particularly regarding ethnicity, race, and national mythology. No formal advisees or research grants are documented in available sources. Lorenz operates within broader academic networks through collaborative publications and conference engagements, but no dedicated laboratories or research teams are referenced in his professional profile.

Matthew Thiessenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Christianity
• Early Judaism
• Ethnicity and identity construction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Thiessen is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University, specializing in the rise of Christianity within its early Jewish context. His research interrogates ethnicity, identity construction, and ritual purity in the Gospels, Pauline letters, and Second Temple literature. Education: Bachelor of Religious Studies, Tyndale University College & Seminary, Toronto Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Trinity Western University, Langley Master of Studies in Religion, Duke University, Durham PhD in New Testament, Duke University, Durham Research Interests: Thiessen’s work centers on how early Christianity emerged from Judaism, with particular attention to Paul’s mission to the Gentiles, Jesus’s observance of Jewish law, and ancient discourses on ritual impurity. He explores how ethnic identities were negotiated in antiquity and how these negotiations shaped religious boundaries. Publications Trajectory: Across his monographs— Contesting Conversion (2011), Paul and the Gentile Problem (2016), Jesus and the Forces of Death (2020), and A Jewish Paul (2023)—Thiessen traces a consistent argument: Jesus and Paul operated within Judaism rather than against it, challenging later supersessionist readings. His edited volumes further expand on Jewish-Christian interactions and the construction of the “other” in antiquity. Teaching: He teaches a wide range of courses including “Who was Jesus?”, “The Birth of Christianity”, “Apocalypse Then and Now”, and “Ethnicity, Race, and Religion”, demonstrating his commitment to integrating historical-critical scholarship with contemporary questions of identity. Affiliations: Beyond McMaster, Thiessen collaborates with scholars from Duke, Yale, and international institutions, and his work is widely cited in both academic and popular forums, including multiple Wikipedia pages and reference works.

Bruce V. Lewensteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public communication of science and technology
• History of science communication
• Citizen science evaluation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruce V. Lewenstein is Professor of Science Communication jointly appointed in Cornell University’s Department of Communication and Department of Science & Technology Studies, and he currently serves as Cornell’s University Ombuds. A historian of science by training, he has become a leading international authority on how science and technology are communicated to—and understood by—the public. Education Ph.D., History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania (1987) M.A., History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania (1985) B.A., History, University of Chicago (1980) Research Interests Lewenstein’s scholarship focuses on the historical and contemporary dimensions of public communication of science and technology. He examines how media, policy, and public culture shape the understanding of controversial scientific issues such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and citizen science initiatives. His work integrates historical case studies with evaluation of informal science-education projects, emphasizing how inclusive public engagement contributes to reliable knowledge production. Scientific Awards Inaugural Award for the Advancement of Science Communication as a Professional Field, International Network on Public Communication of Science & Technology (2025) SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service (2020) Cornell CALS Alumni Association Outstanding Faculty Award Outreach & Grants Through funded projects—including National Science Foundation support for studies of media coverage of emerging technologies—Lewenstein has created publicly accessible archives (e.g., the Cornell Cold Fusion Archive and the Y2K media collection) that serve researchers worldwide. He regularly advises scientific organizations, trains practitioners, and collaborates with international networks to improve public engagement strategies. Teaching & Mentorship Since 1987 he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses such as “Public Communication of Science and Technology,” “Science Writing for Media,” and “Introduction to Science & Technology Studies.” His teaching philosophy centers on cultivating critical thinking skills that students can apply beyond any specific scientific content.

Jennifer Yoderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German politics and society
• German foreign policy
• Politics of the European Union
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Yoder is the Robert E. Diamond Professor of Government and Global Studies at Colby College, with a joint appointment in the Department of Government and the Global Studies Program. She teaches courses on European politics, including GO217: What is Europe? An Exploration through Film , GO259: Introduction to European Politics , and GO435: Seminar: Memory and Politics . Education: B.A., University of Akron M.A. and Ph.D., University of Maryland Her research focuses on German politics and foreign policy , European Union politics , and collective memory and identity in post-communist Europe . She has published extensively on topics such as regionalization in post-communist Europe, German-Polish relations, and the role of memory in political discourse. The trends in her recent publications emphasize memory politics , post-communist governance , and regional dynamics in Europe . Her work spans journals like German Politics and Society , Memory Studies , and Regional and Federal Studies , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with history, political science, and sociology. Scientific awards: Jennifer Yoder has authored two influential books: World War II Memory and Contested Commemorations in Europe and Russia (2024), which analyzes memory contestation in wartime commemorations, and Crafting Democracy: Regional Politics in Post-Communist Europe (2013), exploring regional reforms in Visegrád countries. Her work bridges academic research and public policy, focusing on power, identity, and reconciliation in contemporary Europe.

Shai M. Dromiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Morality
• Sociology
• Humanitarianism
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Shai M. Dromi is Associate Senior Lecturer on Sociology at Harvard University , specializing in the intersections of moral frameworks, knowledge production, and sociological theory . He serves as Treasurer of the Social Science History Association and incoming Chair of the ASA Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity . His research investigates how moral claims shape public life through three core themes: (1) Contested harm narratives in academic and humanitarian contexts, (2) Pluralistic approaches to sociological morality, and (3) Canon debates as moral battlegrounds. Key Books Moral Minefields: How Sociologists Debate Good Science (2023, with Samuel Stabler) Above the Fray: The Red Cross and the Making of the Humanitarian NGO Sector (2020) Co-editor of Handbook of the Sociology of Morality, Vol. 2 (2023) Teaching Courses on nonprofit organizations, humanitarian aid, cultural sociology, and sociological theory Research Themes Dromi's scholarly work spans pragmatic sociology , humanitarian NGO development , and moral pluralism in academic discourse . His 2022 Theory & Society article examines how moral logics shape institutional practices through comparative bird conservation studies, while the 2019 ASA Honorable Mention paper analyzes moral communication in sociological methodology. Scientific Awards 2018 : ASA Outstanding Published Article Award for 'Advertising Morality' 2020 : ASA Honorable Mention for 'Good on Paper'

Jonathan Faiersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fashion History
• Textile History
• Material Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathan Faiers is a leading academic at the Winchester School of Art , part of the University of Southampton . He specializes in Fashion History and Theory , Textile History , and Cultural Materiality , with a focus on intersections between dress, popular culture, and mainstream cinema. His research explores textiles as both cultural symbols and contested materials, particularly in subcultural contexts. Professor of Fashion Thinking Founded Luxury: History, Culture, Consumption (2014), the first academic journal on luxury studies Consultant curator for V&A Dundee's 2023 Tartan exhibition His recent work includes Fur: A Sensitive History (2020), examining fur's ethical evolution, and revised editions of Tartan (2022) analyzing textile symbolism. Publications span books, journal articles, and exhibition catalogs, with a particular emphasis on textiles as agents of cultural change. Current research includes interdisciplinary studies of tartan's global significance and fashion's cinematic representation. PhD supervision includes Raphael Trottier in Fine Art. External engagements feature speaking roles at events like Fur: The Final Frontier (2017) and Ordeal by Roses (2021). Contact: J.Faiers@soton.ac.uk | Tel: +44 23 8059 6949

• Enlightenment History
• Cultural History
• Intellectual History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antoine Lilti is a Professor at the Collège de France and Director of Studies at EHESS (École des hautes études en sciences sociales), affiliated with the Centre for Historical Research (CRH) and the Study Group on Modern Historiographies (GEHM). His career at EHESS began in 2011, where he held leadership roles in Master's and Doctoral training until 2022. He served on editorial boards and committees, notably for Annales HSS until 2024. Research Themes: Social and cultural history of the Enlightenment, celebrity studies, sociability in 18th-century Europe, and the political uses of Enlightenment thought. Key Publications: Le Monde des salons (2005), Figures publiques (2014), L'héritage des Lumières (2019), and Actualité des Lumières (2023). His articles explore the Enlightenment's impact on modernity, mechanisms of celebrity, and cross-cultural encounters like Tahiti. He engages in public debates through podcasts and media appearances, emphasizing the plural and contested nature of Enlightenment ideals.

James Koranyiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• East-central European History
• Memory Cultures
• Minorities Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Koranyi is Associate Professor (Modern European Cultural History) and Chair of Examiners in the Department of History at Durham University. A cultural historian specializing in east-central Europe, his research examines German minorities, memory cultures, and transnational connections through works like Migrating Memories: Romanian Germans in Modern Europe (2021) and the forthcoming Modern Europe: A Transnational History . He co-directs projects with IKGS Munich on German radicalization and explores Carpathian travel narratives. His research focuses on: Transnational frameworks for modern European history Memory construction across east-west divides Diaspora identities and minority experiences Bourgeois travel in borderlands (1860-1920) Koranyi's publications demonstrate consistent focus on contested memories, minority politics, and cross-cultural encounters in Central Europe, particularly through Cold War and post-socialist contexts. His editorial work includes Digging Politics: The Ancient Past and Contested Present (2023). He actively supervises PhD candidates working on Habsburg-world topics, minorities, and transnational history. Current projects include a DAAD-funded collaboration 'Futures of German Diasporas' and research on ancient pasts in political discourse with Dr. Emily Hanscam.

Elizabeth I. Casteenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval History
• Gender and Sexuality History
• Religious Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth I. Casteen is an Associate Professor of History at Binghamton University, specializing in medieval and Renaissance studies. She serves as Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CEMERS) and teaches graduate seminars on gender, spirituality, and medieval historiography. Her research explores intersections of gender, sexuality, and power in the high and late Middle Ages. PhD, Northwestern University MA, Northwestern University BA, Dartmouth College Casteen's work interrogates contested medieval concepts like raptus —a term encompassing rape, abduction, and mystical ecstasy—through case studies involving enslaved Muslim women, forced marriages, and saintly narratives. She also examines the Crusades' legacy of slavery along Mediterranean coasts. Her 2015 monograph, From She-Wolf to Martyr , reevaluates Johanna I of Naples' contested reputation to analyze shifting medieval constructions of queenship and sovereignty. This work reflects interdisciplinary engagement with historical, literary, and legal frameworks. Undergraduate courses taught include Western Civilization surveys, Crusades studies, and specialized topics in medieval gender history. She maintains active academic affiliations with Binghamton University's History Department and CEMERS.

Ulf Zanderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical consciousness
• Historical culture
• Historical use
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ulf Zander is Professor of History at Lund University's Department of History within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. With a career spanning over two decades since his 2001 doctoral thesis, he has established himself as a leading scholar in historical consciousness, cultural memory, and the intersection of history with visual media. His work bridges academic rigor with public historical discourse, examining how historical narratives shape national identities across Scandinavia and internationally. Professor Zander's research centers on how history is communicated and utilized in contemporary society. His scholarship examines historical narratives in monuments, film, and public discourse, with particular focus on Swedish history from the late 19th to early 21st century. He investigates identity formation, nationalism, and the representation of traumatic historical events including the Holocaust and World War II. His work on Raoul Wallenberg's legacy and the cinematic portrayal of Swedish historical figures like Charles XII demonstrates his unique approach to visual history and memory politics. Zander has significantly contributed to understanding how historical consciousness shapes national identities across the Baltic Sea region and United States. His recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on cinematic representations of history and Holocaust memory politics. Zander's work consistently demonstrates engagement with visual culture as a site for negotiating historical understanding and national identity, with particular attention to monuments, film, and public memory practices. His scholarship shows remarkable continuity in examining how historical narratives are constructed, contested, and deployed in contemporary society. Einar Hansen Research Fund Award 2012 for outstanding contributions to humanities research Swedish Political Science Association Award 2018 for best article in Statsvetenskaplig tidskrift Sällskapet Heimdall election 2023 Membership in Royal Society of Letters at Lund 2023 Lars Salvius Foundation stipend 2021 Nils William and Dagmar Olsson Visiting Scholar Award 2018 Fulbright-Hildeman Fellowship in Scandinavian History 2015-2016 Professor Zander has supervised approximately a dozen doctoral students and licentiates across history, didactics, film studies, and media history at multiple Swedish institutions. His administrative leadership includes serving as Director for Second and Third Cycle Studies at the Department of History (2018-19), chairing Kriterium's editorial board since 2023, and holding significant governance roles at Malmö University and Linnæus University. His international engagement includes the Fulbright fellowship at Augustana College and extensive conference participation across Europe, North America, and Australia.

Steven G. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Documentary
• Design & Design Thinking
• Cinematography
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven G. Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Professor of Visual Communication at the University of Connecticut with over 25 years of experience in visual storytelling. His work has been featured by The New York Times , National Geographic Channel , ESPN, CNN, and Smithsonian Magazine , establishing him as a leading figure in documentary photography and multimedia journalism. Smith's research focuses on the intersection of visual arts and narrative techniques, with primary areas including Social Documentary, Design Thinking, Cinematography (specializing in aerial and time-lapse), and New Media Storytelling. His methodology emphasizes cultural appreciation and human-centered visual narratives, producing works that examine environmental, social, and humanitarian issues through innovative photographic and film techniques. His publication trends demonstrate consistent excellence in environmental documentation and human rights advocacy, with major works including the 2018 photo essay book Under the Dark Sky, Life in the Thames River Basin and award-winning documentaries like The Long Goodbye, A Caregiver's Journey . Smith's visual journalism spans disaster coverage (Colorado Wildfires), international events (Salt Lake Olympics), and social issues documentation, characterized by technical mastery and profound emotional resonance. Pulitzer Prize (shared award, photo essay, print, and multimedia) Portfolio Award from the Society of News Design Eleven awards from Pictures of the Year International (POYi) Angus McDougal Award for Overall Excellence National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Master Artist Grant World Sports Photography Contest award Smith actively mentors students in visual communication, with documented student work including photography by Alyssa Hughes, Bailey Wright, Hayley Tafuro, and Ryan King. His professional collaborations span major media organizations and film festivals globally, while his community engagement includes volunteer work with Help Portraits creating holiday portraits for families in need. Smith maintains an active creative practice with ongoing projects in documentary filmmaking and photographic essays.

Rosita Garškaitė-Antonowiczمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Comparative Politics
• Political Sociology
• Religion and Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rosita Garškaitė-Antonowicz is a researcher at Vilnius University’s Institute of International Relations and Political Science (TSPMI), affiliated with the Center for (Post)Soviet Memory Studies and the Department of Political Behavior and Institutions. Her work bridges Comparative Politics, Political Sociology, and Religion-Politics intersections. Bachelor’s (2012), Master’s (2014, Magna Cum Laude), and PhD (2023) in Political Science from VU TSPMI Supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Inga Vinogradnaitė Her research focuses on Religion and Politics , Euroscepticism , and Radical Right dynamics, particularly examining how Catholicism shapes Lithuanian attitudes toward the European Union and how geopolitical crises influence religious realignments. She contributes to qualitative methods training through workshops at ECPR and University of Essex. Her recent publications and presentations highlight themes like religious continuity/discontinuity , far-right chronopolitics , and democratic resilience in post-Soviet contexts. She won the Best Dissertations competition (2023) for her thesis on Catholicism’s role in everyday EU perceptions. 2025–2025: Postdoctoral Fellow, RELIDEM Project (HERA/CHANSE funding) 2021–2022: Junior Researcher, Postcommunist Transformation Project (Lithuania’s Research Council) Garškaitė-Antonowicz has taught Qualitative Research Methods , Religion and Global Politics , and Bachelor Thesis Seminars . She previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Bernardinai.lt (2018–2020) and contributed to museum exhibitions and the Centre for Civil Education.

Viktorija Rimaitė-Beržiūnienėمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Politics
• Political Sociology
• Political Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Viktorija Rimaitė-Beržiūnienė is an Assistant Professor at Vilnius University’s Institute of International Relations and Political Science (IIRPS VU), specializing in Comparative Politics, Political Sociology, and the intersection of Art and Politics. She is actively involved in research on memory studies, historical media, and political communication. BA in Political Science (VU IIRPS) MA in Politics and Media (VU IIRPS) PhD in Political Science (2022, VU IIRPS; dissertation: 'Monuments in Lithuania: shaping state identity') Her research focuses on the role of monuments in shaping state identity, the visuality of post-Soviet memory, and the compatibility of narrative and visual practices in de-Sovietization. She has participated in international projects like EUROPAST and leads a postdoctoral project funded by the Research Council of Lithuania. Her teaching includes courses on modern political communication, art and politics, and thesis colloquiums. Recent projects and conferences highlight her work on memory laws, political instrumentalization of historical narratives, and visual securitization. She has presented at events in London, Athens, Riga, San Francisco, and Tallinn, emphasizing the interplay between memory institutions, historical trauma, and political identity.