Tone Takle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts and Drama at the University of Agder, Norway, affiliated with the Faculty of Fine Arts. Her work bridges art, education, and sustainability, with a strong focus on textile practices and pedagogical innovation. Her research interests include sustainable art practices, textile art, art education, didactic methods, and the role of art in early childhood and youth development. She explores how micro-level actions, such as mending textiles, contribute to broader environmental and educational goals. The recent publications highlight a consistent thematic focus on sustainability in art workshops, experimental creative processes, and the impact of art projects on children. Her work combines theoretical reflection with practical storytelling, especially in pedagogical contexts. Research Group: Art and young people Research Group: Art and children & youth Tone Takle has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards. She collaborates with colleagues such as Nina Ann-Charlott Björkendal, Anita Skogen, Eivind Wittemann, Camila Estrin Henriksen, and Hege Beckmann on interdisciplinary art and sustainability projects. No specific grants or advising roles are detailed in the provided text. She contributes to academic discourse through publications in journals like FORM and participation in seminars such as the KoK Sustainability Seminar 2024. Her work emphasizes community, place, and human-centered approaches in art.
Andrei C. Şerban serves as a Lecturer at the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu , affiliated with the Faculty of Letters and Arts , specifically within the Department of Theatre Arts . His academic work bridges theatre studies with literary and cultural analysis, focusing on intermediality, medieval symbolism, and contemporary European drama. He has contributed extensively to understanding the intersections of poetry, drama, and visual aesthetics, particularly in Romanian and Francophone contexts. Şerban's research interests span the reception of classical texts in modern theatre , political allegory , and transnational cultural dialogues . His publications frequently analyze adaptations of Shakespeare, Dante, Ibsen, and Molière, while also exploring feminist and postcolonial theatre trends. He has curated anthologies of contemporary poetry and drama, emphasizing experimental forms and cross-cultural influences. His recent academic output highlights the integration of medieval imagery in modern performance , interdisciplinary approaches to theatrical space , and critical interpretations of European cinema . While no formal awards or students are mentioned in the provided materials, his editorial work on Francophone and African theatre underscores his commitment to global cultural exchange. Şerban also contributes to documenting major theatre festivals and avant-garde movements.
Caterina Mercè Picornell Belenguer is a Full Professor in the Department of Catalan Philology and General Linguistics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB). She co-directs the research group LiCETC (Contemporary Literature: Theoretical and Comparative Studies) and is a member of CEDID at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). Her academic work bridges literary theory, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary research. PhD in Literary Theory and Comparative Literature, UAB, 2003 Bachelor in Catalan Philology, UIB, 1998 Her research focuses on contemporary Catalan literature , particularly its intersections with political change, experimental arts, and cultural identity. She explores comparative literature through literary and cultural contact, interdisciplinary relations, and memory studies. A key area of interest is island studies , especially the representation of Mallorcan identity and the cultural impact of tourism. She also investigates poetics of ruins , analyzing the literary and artistic depiction of contemporary ruins in post-Francoist Catalan culture. Her publications reflect a strong engagement with interdisciplinary scholarship, including monographs such as Discursos testimonials en la literatura catalana recent (2002), Continuïtats i desviacions (2013), and Sumar les restes (2020). She has edited volumes like Incidències (2016) and coordinated special issues for journals including Journal of Iberian and Latin American Studies and Catalan Review . Her recent collaborative works with the collective 'La forma dels somnis'— Quimeres (2022), Mostram monstres (2023), and Mots ignots (2024)—explore dreams, fear, and language through interdisciplinary lenses. Research stays at University of Cambridge, University of Sheffield, UAB, and Universidad de Chile Active participation in four competitive research projects Editorial leadership in major journals She teaches courses such as Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature , Introduction to Catalan Literature , and The Literary System at both undergraduate and master’s levels, and supervises final degree and master’s theses. She is deeply involved in pedagogical innovation and literary skill development in higher education.
Jocelyn Holland is a Professor of Comparative Literature at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Her scholarly work bridges literary, philosophical, and scientific discourses in 18th- and 19th-century European contexts, with a particular focus on German Romanticism and the history of science and technology. Education: B.A., Harvard-Radcliffe College, 1995; M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1998; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 2003. Research Interests revolve around intersections between Romantic literature and scientific thought, examining topics such as: Procreation and generation in Romantic science Mechanical models of cognition (e.g., levers, equilibrium) Naturphilosophie and speculative physics Temporal theories from Galileo to atomic clocks Observation and neutrality in scientific practice Metaphors of technology in literature Recent Publications include her 2025 monograph Theory's Practice: Reflections on Technology in Germany around 1800 and co-edited projects on anomalies, equilibrium, and Romantic science. Her entry on 'Maß (Measure)' explores ethical and aesthetic dimensions in Goethe's work. Awards and Grants highlight her interdisciplinary impact: NEH Grant (with Wolf Kittler) for 'Keeping Time: Scientific Theory and Cultural Practice' Richard Sussman Prize for Goethe scholarship Teaching at Caltech includes courses like Artificial Life: Literary Automata , Recalling the Wild , and Welcome to Dystopia , reflecting her interest in human-animal boundaries and technology's cultural role.
Tom Van Imschoot is a Lecturer and Coordinator of the Imagination & Language unit at KU Leuven's Faculty of Arts in Ghent. His research focuses on intersections between visual art, political theory, and digital media. He actively promotes interdisciplinary projects such as Dissensus and Connection as Artistic Tactics (2019-2025) exploring art's role in political subject formation and Dear Reader (2015-2024) investigating graphic design authorship. His recent publications analyze topics ranging from Raoul De Keyser's art criticism to AI collaboration in creative processes. Research interests span art criticism, graphic design theory, and AI's impact on artistic practices. He coordinates the Imagination & Language team, fostering cross-disciplinary projects between art, language, and cultural studies. Supervised PhD projects include studies on trompe l'oeil techniques and authorship in design. Key contributions include co-organizing the Data Imagination seminar (2023) and publishing in venues like Cultuur+Educatie . Current projects emphasize art's role in societal discourse and digital innovation in creative education.
Dr. Başak Aydemir is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information and Computing Sciences , Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. She works in the Software Production Group , focusing on applying Natural Language Processing , Machine Learning , and Artificial Intelligence to Requirements Engineering problems. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Trento in 2016 and previously worked at Bogaziçi University (2018-2024) before rejoining Utrecht University. Software Development Requirements Engineering Conceptual Modeling Natural Language Processing Life Sciences Her research explores Requirements Engineering through NLP and AI, with recent work on Large Language Models for domain model generation, Robotic Tutors for interview training, and Creativity Techniques in requirements workshops. She investigates ethics-aware systems and multi-agent planning , emphasizing software quality and empirical validation. Recent publications span IEEE RE , REFSQ , and Empirical Software Engineering journals. Key trends include NLP-driven requirement analysis , interactive training systems , and gamified platforms for change management. She co-organized the AIRE 2024 and NLP4RE 2021 workshops. She teaches courses in Method and Model-Driven Engineering , contributes to Business Informatics programs, and is available at Room 5.82, Buys Ballot Building, Utrecht.
Michael John Prince is a Professor at the Department of Foreign Languages and Translation, University of Agder, specializing in interdisciplinary cultural studies. His research bridges literature, music, and visual media with a focus on American counterculture and narrative forms. Research interests include: Satire and parody in comics, music, and political discourse Graphic novels as cultural artifacts and Alan Moore's deconstruction of American identity Musical-literary intersections in Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, and Beat Generation adaptations Dystopian narratives in contemporary media (e.g., Rick and Morty) His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with countercultural movements, particularly analyzing the Beat Generation's legacy in film and literature. Recent work (2022-2024) shows increased focus on political satire in digital media and American electoral discourse.
Brittany J. Green is a North Carolina-based composer, performer, and educator currently teaching composition and music theory at East Carolina University while completing her Ph.D. in Music Composition as a Deans Graduate Fellow at Duke University. Her interdisciplinary artistic practice spans acoustic and electroacoustic composition, electronic performance, spoken word, and multimedia installation, creating collaborative musical spaces that explore the intersection of sound, video, movement, and text. Green's research interests center on the application of Black feminist theory to musical composition, particularly examining how systems can be constructed, displaced, and ruptured through sound. Her work frequently employs sonification techniques and algorithmic processes, as demonstrated in pieces like "r_upTure" which uses Python programming to create musical systems that disrupt themselves. She also investigates Julius Eastman's work through queer theory methodologies and explores sound as a site of strategic opacity in the Black Church tradition. Her compositional output reveals a consistent exploration of identity, community, and systemic structures, with a notable shift toward electronic and interdisciplinary work during the pandemic. Green's pieces often incorporate live electronics, field recordings, and collaborative elements with poets, dancers, and visual artists, reflecting her belief that meaningful musical creation requires both deep listening and community engagement. American Academy of Arts and Letters Charles Ives Scholarship ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Award New Music USA Creator Development Grant Alarm Will Sound Matt Marks Impact Fund As an educator, Green emphasizes the importance of being a good listener and building community as foundational skills for musical careers. Her upcoming projects include the Saykaly Garbulinska Composer Residency with Lexington Philharmonic, a collaboration with the New York Philharmonic, and "Letters to America" at Carnegie Hall featuring GRAMMY-award winning soprano Karen Slack. She is particularly passionate about addressing systemic issues in the field, advocating for more holistic funding models that provide composers with health insurance and creative freedom beyond thematic constraints.
Prof. dr hab. Henryk Kardela is a Full Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Philology, specializing in Cognitive Linguistics , Generative Grammar, and Philosophy of Linguistics. He has held leadership roles including Chair of Linguistics (1988–2019) and Head of the English Department (1989–1990, 2004–2013), with visiting professorships at Umeå University and University of Minnesota. Education: MA (1974), PhD (1980), Postdoctoral Degree (1987) Research Interests span syntax, semantics, lexicology, and cognitive poetics, focusing on: Formulaic language and cognitive grammar Subjectivity in linguistic structures Metaphor analysis across cultures Linguistic units' symbolic properties Interdisciplinary connections between linguistics and literary theory Recent publications emphasize discourse analysis, cognitive modeling, and parameter-setting in linguistic theory, with collaborations on topics like emotion metaphors, digital game narratives, and author-reader dynamics. His work bridges cognitive linguistics with biolinguistics and formal syntax. Scientific Awards : Ministry of Education Awards (1986, 1988) for foundational works on reflexives and WH-movement Laudatio for Ronald W. Langacker's Doctor Honoris Causa (2019) Supervision includes 30 doctoral dissertations and over 800 MA/BA papers. His lab at UMCS has mentored researchers exploring: Conversion phenomena in English Cognitive analysis of irony Polish nominativeless constructions Metaphorical extensions in semantics Contextual meaning in political discourse
Zhu Yi is a Lecturer of Playwriting in the Department of Playwriting and Screenwriting at the School of Film and Media Studies, State University of New York at Purchase. She is also affiliated with Nanjing University, where she teaches playwriting. Her international artistic affiliations include Ensemble Studio Theatre’s Youngblood, New York Theatre Workshop, Royal Court Theatre’s International Playwrights Programme, Ma-Yi Writers Lab, and Clubbed Thumb’s Emerging Writers Group. Education: BA in Drama, Nanjing University MFA in Playwriting, Columbia University Zhu Yi’s creative work centers on contemporary playwriting with a focus on cross-cultural narratives, particularly between Chinese and Western theatrical traditions. Her plays explore themes of identity, memory, time, and intimacy in the digital age, often blending English and Chinese languages and dramaturgical styles. She is known for her innovative use of form, including video-conferencing performances and bilingual staging. Her recent body of work reflects a strong engagement with global theater festivals and international collaborations, spanning productions in the UK, China, Norway, Mexico, Argentina, and the US. The plays frequently examine diasporic experiences, urban alienation, and the fluidity of personal and cultural identity across borders. Scientific and Artistic Awards: First Prize, 2015 World Sinophone Drama Competition Outstanding Playwright of the Year, 2015 Shanghai Drama Valley One Drama Awards Emerging Artist Fellow, New York Theatre Workshop Zhu Yi has advised emerging playwrights through her involvement in writers’ labs and fellowships. While no formal grants are listed, she has received support such as the New York Theatre Workshop Emerging Artist Fund. She is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America and actively contributes to new play development. Though not leading a formal lab, Zhu Yi is embedded in several collaborative theater collectives, including Ma-Yi Writers Lab and Clubbed Thumb’s Emerging Writers Group, which function as creative incubators for experimental and diverse voices in American theater.
Yu-Fang Chen is a Full Professor and Research Fellow at the Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, where he has been affiliated since 2018. His research group focuses on cutting-edge work in formal methods, quantum programming, and automata theory, with significant contributions to quantum circuit verification and constraint solving. His research centers on developing automata-based frameworks for quantum program verification (AutoQ Project), string constraint solving (Z3-Noodler), and symbolic execution techniques. Core interests include formal verification of quantum systems, satisfiability modulo theories, automata theory applications in quantum contexts, and developing practical verification tools. Chen's recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on quantum circuit verification, automata theory adaptations for quantum systems, and string constraint solving. Work frequently combines theoretical foundations with practical tool development, showing consistent innovation in quantum program analysis techniques and symbolic execution methods. Awards & Honors: Academia Sinica Scholar Award (2025-2029) SIGLOG/CACM research highlights nomination (2025) Distinguished Paper Awards (OOPSLA 2023, PLDI 2023) Best Paper Awards (FM 2023, TACAS 2010) Young Scholar Creativity Award (2023) MOST Research Project for Excellent Junior Research Investigators (2020-2023) Chen actively advises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with open positions advertised for his quantum computing and formal methods research group. He leads significant projects including the AutoQ framework development and has secured multi-year funding through the Academia Sinica Scholar Award and MOST grants. He directs a research laboratory at Academia Sinica focused on automata theory and quantum verification, developing tools like AutoQ and Z3-Noodler. The team collaborates internationally and regularly contributes to top-tier conferences in formal methods and programming languages.
Jeffrey Loewenstein is a Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne. He also holds appointments in Biomedical and Translational Sciences and is a Faculty Scholar at the Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society. His research focuses on negotiation, creativity, analogical reasoning, and their intersections with organizational behavior and cognitive science. Recent research includes "My Department or My Company? Group Status, Identity Configurations, and Citizenship Behaviors" (2024), exploring organizational identity dynamics, and "Finding Creativity by Changing Perspectives" (2023), examining cognitive flexibility in innovation. Earlier studies addressed digital communication's impact on reasoning ( Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , 2022) and ethical decision-making frameworks ( Journal of Business Ethics , 2021). His work frequently applies analogical encoding and perspective shifts to domains like negotiation pedagogy, knowledge transfer, and moral awareness. Collaborations span biomedical sciences and organizational theory, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise. While specific awards aren't detailed here, his 47+ publications over two decades demonstrate sustained scholarly impact.
Ilona Sagar is a Lecturer in the Department of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she teaches on the Fine Art & History of Art B.A. course and co-convenes the Contemporary Art Talks public program. She is also a current resident artist at Somerset House Studios and a recipient of the Stanley Picker Arts Fellowship. Her practice spans moving-image, installation, performance, and publication, with recent exhibitions at Serpentine Gallery and forthcoming commissions with the Alvar Aalto Foundation (2024) and Seizure researchers at The University of Eastern Finland (2026). Her academic qualifications include: PhD by Practice, Arts & Humanities, Royal College of Art (2024) Through moving-image, installation, performance, and publication, Sagar's research explores the contemporary deadlock between individual and collective notions of wellbeing within the spatio-social apparatus of health. She investigates how historical archives and experiments in social-planning might help us understand and rethink these relationships. Her work instrumentalizes historical archives not as sealed past, but as current and unstable elements speaking to our present condition, examining links between language, surface, technologies and the body through mediated encounters in social, political and experiential space. A significant aspect of her practice involves cross-disciplinary dialogue generated through collaboration with art and scientific disciplines including dance, architecture and neurology. Sagar's recent publications and exhibitions reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of art, health, and social infrastructure. Her work often engages with historical archives to address contemporary issues in wellbeing, particularly examining how bodies interact with built environments and institutional structures. There's a strong interdisciplinary thread throughout her practice, with collaborations spanning neurology, dance, and architecture. Her moving-image works like 'The Body Blow' and 'Deep Structure' demonstrate her interest in materiality and the physical manifestations of social planning, while her academic writing explores critical medical humanities and archival practices. Her notable awards include: Stanley Picker Fellowship (2023) AHRC Research in Film Award at BAFTA HQ (2018) Saastamoinen Foundation project funding (2023) Sagar maintains an active research profile with numerous collaborations across art and science disciplines. Her current projects include a solo commission with Seizure researchers at The University of Eastern Finland in partnership with Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital London (2026), demonstrating her commitment to bridging artistic practice with medical research. She has supervised students through her role as lecturer and co-convenor of the Contemporary Art Talks program at Goldsmiths, fostering critical discourse around contemporary art practice. Sagar works closely with several institutions including Somerset House Studios (where she is a resident artist), Serpentine Gallery, and maintains collaborations with researchers at institutions like the Max Planck Institute and University of Eastern Finland. Her interdisciplinary approach necessitates working with diverse teams across artistic, scientific, and medical fields to realize her complex installations and research projects, often involving collaborative workshops and public engagement initiatives that extend beyond traditional gallery spaces.
Jessica Kehinde Ngo is an Associate Professor in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Otis College of Art and Design, teaching writing, food memoir, and food media courses since Fall 2009. Her work bridges creative nonfiction with food studies, focusing on cultural identity through personal narrative and food symbolism. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Creative Writing from Pepperdine University Master of Professional Writing (MPW) in Creative Nonfiction from University of Southern California (USC) Ngo's research examines food as a cultural anchor, particularly plantain in Nigerian diaspora contexts, alongside twinship, intercultural/interracial relationships, and grief processing. She employs memoir to dissect identity formation through culinary practices, emphasizing how food rituals connect generations and navigate loss. Her approach combines literary craft with anthropological insight into daily food experiences. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal consistent thematic focus: plantain as heritage symbol, food justice in BIPOC communities, and pandemic-era shifts in food media. She frequently publishes in Epicurious, TASTE, and James Beard Foundation outlets, blending personal narrative with cultural critique across 15+ venues including The New York Times and Harvard Review Online. Notable honors include: Legacy Network Advisee, James Beard Foundation (2022-2023) Food Writing Award Winner, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP, 2023) Teaching Excellence Award, Otis College of Art and Design (2017) Ngo mentors undergraduate students in creative writing and food media while securing significant internal research funding. Her grant history demonstrates sustained scholarly engagement: Otis Faculty Development Grants (Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2023) Otis Assessment, Research, and Scholarship (OARS) Grants (Fall 2015, Fall 2017)
Donna Werderich , Ed.D., is a Presidential Teaching Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Illinois University. Her teaching focuses on language arts education at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with expertise in writing instruction and teacher preparation. Specializes in student-centered pedagogy Coordinates B.S.Ed. program in Middle Level Teaching and Learning Former elementary/middle school teacher Education : Ed.D., Northern Illinois University M.S., Northern Illinois University B.A., Concordia University Research Interests include language arts education, digital writing instruction, and teacher education frameworks that emphasize: Caring classroom environments Organizational strategies Role modeling with technology Engagement through social learning theory Scientific Awards : Illinois Reading Educator of the Year (2013) Certificate of Excellence in Online Teaching (2022) Blackboard Exemplary Course Program Winner (2022) Excellence in Teaching and Campus Leadership (2007)
