Rebecca Herissone is Professor of Musicology at the University of Manchester and a leading scholar in early modern English music. She co-edits the peer-reviewed journal Music & Letters and serves on editorial boards for the Purcell Society, Musica Britannica, and the Complete Works of John Eccles. Her research focuses on seventeenth-century creativity, material culture, and the ontological dimensions of music notation. Key research areas: Early Modern Music, Creativity, Source Study, Notation, Reception Major awards: Diana McVeagh Prize (2015), Westrup Prize (2007) Her recent work includes digital humanities projects on music preservation and critical editions of Purcell's operas. She has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches connecting musicology with drama, art, and literature, and currently leads research on Purcell's posthumous reception in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Her teaching spans music historiography, performance practices, and advanced source analysis.
Claudia Romanelli serves as Associate Professor of Italian and Italian Program Director within the Department of Modern Languages & Classics at the University of Alabama, where she also functions as Italian Undergraduate Advisor. Her office resides in BB Comer Hall 217 with contact details cromanelli@ua.edu and (205) 348-5059. Dr. Romanelli holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research centers on Italian cinema within global contexts , screenplay authorship , collaborative creative processes , postcolonial narratives , and intermedia experimentation . As a generalist in Italian literature specializing in modern and contemporary periods, she currently develops a book manuscript analyzing Pier Paolo Pasolini and Federico Fellini's cinematic relationship. Her work bridges film studies, literary criticism, and cultural theory with particular attention to marginalized perspectives. Analysis of her 2009-2024 publications reveals sustained engagement with Pasolini's screenwriting contributions to Fellini's films, adaptations of literary works to cinema, and examinations of otherness in Italian cultural production. Key thematic threads include authorship models in collaborative filmmaking, postcolonial representations, and transnational co-production dynamics within European cinema. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. As Italian Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Romanelli guides student academic trajectories. While departmental highlights mention French PhD students Olabayo Awodirepo, Mablka Lambon, and Diweng Mercy Dafong, her specific graduate advisees remain unspecified. No research grants or funded projects were referenced. No dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams were identified in the provided information.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kilcher is a Full Professor of Literature and Cultural Studies at ETH Zurich’s Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department and holds leadership roles in academic initiatives such as Director of the Center for History and Knowledge (2014–2016), President of the Thomas Mann Archive, and President of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE). His research focuses on German-Jewish literature, Kabbalah, and esoteric studies, with a particular interest in modern German authors like Kafka, Thomas Mann, and Walter Benjamin. Education: Kilcher studied German Literature, History, and Philosophy in Basel and Munich, earned his PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1993), and habilitated at the University of Münster (2002). He held academic positions at the Universities of Basel, Münster, and Tübingen before joining ETH Zurich in 2008. Research Interests: His work bridges literary analysis with cultural and religious studies, examining themes such as esotericism in modern German literature, Jewish philosophical traditions, and the intersection of politics and narrative. Recent publications explore Thomas Mann’s engagement with Einstein’s theories, Kafka’s creative process, and Joseph Roth’s religious perspectives. Professional Activities: Kilcher actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in ETH’s Doctoral Committee (D-GESS) and the Language Center board. He also publishes in prominent journals like Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and collaborates internationally, evidenced by his edited volumes on Jewish religious philosophy and Kafka’s drawings. Labs/Teams: Leads the ETH’s interdisciplinary research initiatives, particularly in German-Jewish cultural history and literary esotericism, supported by his directorship of historical archives and scholarly societies.
Autumn M. Womack is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and the Department of English at Princeton University. Her work bridges literary scholarship, archival research, and curatorial practice, with a focus on 19th- and 20th-century African American literary culture. She teaches courses on African American literature, race and media, and Toni Morrison’s creative process, often incorporating the Toni Morrison Papers housed at Princeton University Library. Her research centers on the intersections of literature, visual technologies, and archival practice. She is particularly interested in how material evidence—such as photographs, letters, and manuscript drafts—reveals new dimensions of black life and aesthetic production. Her pedagogy emphasizes critical engagement with primary sources, encouraging students to let archival objects guide their inquiry rather than imposing preconceived theses. Womack’s recent publications and projects reflect a strong focus on African American literary history, data and racial representation, and the creative process of major writers like Toni Morrison and Charles Chesnutt. Her work spans archival exhibitions, scholarly monographs, critical editions, and public-facing essays in venues like The Paris Review , Los Angeles Review of Books , and The Times Literary Supplement . Modern Language Association’s William Sanders Scarborough Prize (2022) Shortlisted for the Modernist Studies Association’s First Book Prize She has advised numerous students through her courses and research supervision, though specific names are not listed. Her curatorial leadership of the exhibition Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory exemplifies her commitment to public scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is currently working on a book titled The Wanderer , exploring Morrison’s creative process, and co-editing a volume on Morrison and Black archival practice with Kinohi Nishikawa. Womack’s lab or research team includes graduate students and collaborators engaged in archival research, literary analysis, and curatorial projects centered on the Toni Morrison Papers. Her future work continues to expand the understanding of black literary life through material culture and narrative innovation.
Dr. Deirdre Nic Mhathúna is a Professor at Dublin City University's Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge. Her research focuses on 18th-century Irish poetry, manuscript studies, and the works of Piaras Feiritéar. She holds leadership roles in Studia Hibernica and Chumann Merriman . She earned a BA in Irish and German from Trinity College Dublin and a PhD from University College Cork. Her research explores post-classical Irish manuscript culture, the poetry of Piaras Feiritéar, and the cultural heritage of Corca Dhuibhne. Recent work includes analyses of scribal transmission, accentual verse development, and the influence of place on literary expression. She has contributed to major publications like the Cambridge History of Irish Poetry and edited volumes such as Ar an Imeall i Lár an Domhain . Her articles span topics from Jacobitism to the Great Famine, Peig Sayers' life narratives, and the enduring legacy of Piaras Feiritéar. She frequently presents at international conferences, including the American Conference for Irish Studies and the Ó Thrácht go Twitter seminar series. No scientific awards are listed, but her editorial and collaborative roles highlight her contributions to Irish literary preservation and scholarly networks. Her work bridges historical and modern contexts, emphasizing cultural continuity and the interplay between oral tradition and written text. Her research often intersects with regional identity, religious thought, and transnational literary connections.
Kristiina Kumpulainen is a Professor at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Educational Sciences, leading the Learning, Culture & Interventions (LECI) research group. Currently on leave but actively engaged in research, she supervises doctoral students in both the Doctoral Program in Cognition, Learning, Teaching and Communication and the Doctoral Program in School, Education, Society and Culture. Her scholarly contributions include 270 research outputs and leadership of 27 research projects, with recent work focusing on children's digital experiences and early childhood education systems. Her research interests center on educational sciences with emphasis on early childhood education, digital literacy development, learning environments, and educational change processes. She examines how children interact with technology, develop ecological imagination, and build multiliteracy skills across different contexts. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational interventions, particularly examining agency-structure dynamics in educational settings and the implementation of child-centric educational systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on digital childhoods, educational interventions, and comparative early childhood education systems. Her work spans multiple methodologies including qualitative case studies, comparative analyses, and theoretical explorations of learning across contexts. The research demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly within Nordic countries and global comparative studies. Member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters (2019) 2020 Editor's Choice Award from British Educational Research Association (2021) Nomination for Outstanding Publication Award from EARLI (2002) Nomination for best paper award at THE POWER OF MEDIA IN EDUCATION Conference (2007) Professor Kumpulainen has supervised numerous doctoral students and served on dissertation committees. Her research has been supported by significant grants including the Australian Research Council, Finnish Academy of Science, and Nordic research networks. She actively participates in academic service through editorial boards, peer review activities (over 90 manuscript reviews), and professional committees. She directs the Playful Learning Center research laboratory, which focuses on innovative approaches to children's learning through play and technology integration.
Catherine Rovera is a Lecturer in English language and literature at Paris-Dauphine University, where she has held a faculty position since 2001. She serves as head of the Joyce and Anglophone Modernism research team (since 2015) and is a member of the PSL Academic Senate. Her academic background includes studies at the École Normale Supérieure de Fontenay-Saint-Cloud, a teaching degree in English, and a doctorate from the University of Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle. Dr. Rovera specializes in modernist manuscript studies and genetic criticism, with particular expertise on Jean Rhys, Virginia Woolf, and James Joyce. Her research examines the creative processes behind literary works, tracing textual evolution from initial drafts to final publications. She has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between Rhys's Wide Sargasso Sea and Brontë's Jane Eyre , the influence of music hall culture on modernist writing, and the genesis of Caribbean literary cycles through the Schwarz-Bart collection. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on textual genesis across modernist and postcolonial contexts, with her 2020 edited volume exploring creative processes in British and Irish literature and her 2015 monograph establishing groundbreaking connections between Creole identity and literary madness. Dr. Rovera has secured research funding including a Hubert Curien Partnership (2007-2009) for codicological studies of modern manuscripts and Labex TransferS support for her monograph. She co-organized an international conference on genetic criticism in 2013 and currently coordinates the Woolf seminar. She actively collaborates with multiple research teams including the Joyce and Anglophone Modernism Team, Francophone Manuscripts Team, and Schwarz-Bart Group, currently preparing a genetic edition of Virginia Woolf's preparatory notebooks for Phases of Fiction .
Professor Matthias Bauer is a distinguished scholar of English literature at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, where he has served as Professor of English since 2004. He currently holds the position of Chair of English Literatures and Cultures and acts as speaker for Modern Languages in the Faculty of Humanities. His academic journey includes a professorship at Saarland University (2001-2004) and extensive scholarly contributions across multiple research domains. First state examination in English and History from Münster University (1984) MA in English Literature from Yale University (1985) Dr. phil. from Münster University (1990; supervisor: Inge Leimberg) Habilitation from Münster University (1999) Professor Bauer's research spans Early Modern English literature (particularly Shakespeare and Metaphysical Poetry), nineteenth-century literature (with emphasis on Dickens), and poetry across historical periods. His work explores the aesthetics of co-creativity, the relationship between language and literature, and literary processes of sacralization and desacralization. He investigates how understanding literary texts functions, what competencies are required, and whether systematic annotation can facilitate comprehension. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on collaborative authorship in Early Modern literature, ambiguity studies, and the intersection of digital humanities with literary annotation. Professor Bauer consistently examines how texts create meaning through ambiguity, co-creation, and religious dimensions, connecting historical literary practices with contemporary theoretical frameworks. Deputy spokesperson for CRC/SFB 1391 "Different Aesthetics" (since 2019) Chair of project C5 "The Aesthetics of Co-Creativity in Early Modern English Literature" Chair of project C5 "Multiple Common Grounds" in CRC/SFB 1718 "Common Ground" Former chair of Research Training Group "Ambiguity: Production and Perception" (2013-2022) He actively supervises Bachelor's and Master's theses on literature from 1550-1900, literary theory, literature and linguistics, poetry, and literature and religion. His editorial work includes serving as co-editor of Connotations: A Journal for Critical Debate, the Literaturwissenschaftliches Jahrbuch, and multiple book series focusing on religion and literature. Professor Bauer leads research teams working on projects related to the Collaborative Research Center "Common Ground" (CRC/SFB 1718), where he chairs project C5 "Multiple Common Grounds: Linguistic Mechanisms for Literary Meaning." His department also hosts a peer-learning project on annotating literature, connecting theoretical research with practical pedagogical applications.
Maura Nolan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in late medieval English literature, particularly focusing on the 14th and 15th centuries, and examines the relationship between medieval aesthetics and early modern developments. Her work bridges sensory experience, cultural cognition, and literary style. Education: A.B. in English, Dartmouth College M.A. and Ph.D. in English, Duke University Research Interests: Nolan’s research explores the role of the aesthetic in medieval vernacular literature, particularly through analyses of sensation, style, and cultural context. Current projects include studies of John Gower’s contingency and sensation, and the intersection of medieval beauty concepts with emerging literary style. She interrogates how medieval texts engage with sensory perception and how these inform modern understandings of aesthetics. Publications: Her work spans monographs, edited volumes, and articles, with a focus on figures like Chaucer, Gower, and Lydgate. Key themes include textual criticism, medieval manuscript studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to aesthetics. Recent publications address Ovidian allusions, Lancastrian literature, and digital humanities methodologies in medieval text analysis. Teaching and Affiliations: Nolan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at Berkeley and has held roles such as Wheeler Fellow (2005–2008). Her office is in Wheeler Hall 230, and she holds office hours by appointment.
Robert Kaplan is an Advanced Senior Lecturer and Associate Director at Stony Brook University’s Program in Writing & Rhetoric, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and Department of English. His work bridges academic writing pedagogy, writing transfer studies, and interdisciplinary research in Euro-American intellectual history, early American literature, queer theory, and poetry. Fields of Interest: Writing in the disciplines, writing transfer, eighteenth-century rhetoric, queer theory, HIV-related public health research. Research & Grants: Co-PI for the Writing Research Lab (2017–present), focusing on writing skills for non-native English speakers and cross-curricular transfer. Collaborated on NIH-funded workshops (D43TW000233) in Kyiv, Ukraine (2013). Scientific Awards: New York State English Council Mini-Grant (2017–18) Presidential Mini-Grant for Diversity Initiative (2016) FAHSS Interdisciplinary Award (2014) Presentations & Contributions: Active in conferences on writing pedagogy, including the Conference on College Composition and Communication, and interdisciplinary studies of moral philosophy and early American literature.
Professor Anna Remington is the Director of UCL's Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) and holds the title of Professor of Autism Research within the Department of Psychology & Human Development at University College London's Faculty of Education and Society. She joined UCL in 2013 and became CRAE's Director in 2017, focusing on research addressing autism's perceptual and cognitive strengths while emphasizing participatory methods involving autistic communities. Her work bridges academic research with practical initiatives, such as the Deutsche Bank internship program for autistic graduates. Anna completed her BA in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge before pursuing an MSc in Human Communication Science and a PhD in Developmental Science at UCL. Her postdoctoral roles included positions at UCL's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Oxford University. Her research explores superior perceptual and attentional abilities in autism, translating findings into strategies for improving employment opportunities and societal inclusion. Her awards reflect her commitment to impact, including the UCL Knowledge Exchange Champions Award (2016) and ESRC Impact Prize (2020 finalist). She teaches on UCL's MA programs in Special and Inclusive Education, Educational Neuroscience, and Psychology of Education, supervising students across these disciplines. Collaborations extend to institutions like Birkbeck and City University, with enterprise initiatives such as Mini Manuscript (co-founded with Jake Fairnie). She actively engages in public events like the Brain Detectives Science Club and advises organizations on supporting autistic employees. Current projects include studies on autistic experiences in the family justice system, perceptual capacities in autism/ADHD, and promoting autistic employment through policy and practice.
Dr. Katherine Rogers is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast. Her research focuses on bioscience education for healthcare professions and cancer-related projects, with a particular emphasis on pharmacology and epidemiology. She holds a PhD and has authored/edited over 10 textbooks and numerous peer-reviewed articles. Notable awards include the Rising Star Teaching Award (2011) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021). Dr. Rogers supervises PhD students in healthcare education and oncology, with current projects exploring disaster management education and enquiry-based learning in midwifery. Her pedagogical work emphasizes student engagement through innovative methods like podcasts, digital games, and interprofessional physiology events. She co-designed a pancreatic cancer awareness game and led the Physiology Health Check initiative. Professional activities include academic promotions mentoring and involvement in the Queen’s Communities and Place (QCAP) STEAM Summer Scheme. Dr. Rogers has mentored several successful students, including Fatmah Kreedi (Kuwaiti nurse education) and Anita Byrne (midwifery curriculum innovation). Her lab collaborations span pancreatic cancer awareness and clinical competency evaluation. She is actively involved in the Chronic Illness and Palliative Care Research Initiative and open to PhD applicants in bioscience education or cancer-focused research.
Dr. Duygu Yavuz is an Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Turkish Language and Literature from Sakarya University (2011-2017), MA in Old Turkish from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2009-2011), and BA in Turkish Language and Literature from the same institution (2005-2009). Education: PhD: Turkish Language and Literature, Sakarya University (2011-2017) MA: Old Turkish, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2009-2011) BA: Turkish Language and Literature, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (2005-2009) Her research focuses on historical linguistics, Turkic dialectology, metaphorical semantics, and loanword adaptation in Old Turkish texts. She has extensively analyzed Turkic conceptual systems through light and fire metaphors, verb morphology, and reduplication patterns in folklore. Recent publications examine Harezm Turkish, Uyghur texts, and compounding mechanisms in Turkic languages. She has presented at international conferences on topics like dialectal variations and cultural symbolism in historical linguistics. Teaching Experience: Turkish Language History (EDTR 121, TLL 113) Old Turkish (EDTR 211-212, TLL 219-220) Contemporary Turkish (EDTR 261-262, TKL 201-202) Teacher Training (PTUR 402-403) Previously worked at the Turkish Ministry of National Education (2014) teaching Turkish Language and Literature. Affiliated with academic societies tracked through memberships in indexing services like TR DİZİN, MLA, and SOBIAD.
Fatiha Idmhand is a Professor at the University of Poitiers , specializing in Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Digital Humanities. She leads the Archivos CRLA team and contributes to the Multilingualism, Translation, Creation Team . Her research examines creative processes under situational constraints (wars, exiles, imprisonments), focusing on cultural transfers and digital humanities methodologies. She is currently a researcher in residence at the Musée national Picasso Paris (2023-2024). PI of 10 projects (2013-2025), including Pablo Picasso en toutes lettres (2018-present) and Archivos 3.0 (2019-2022) 2023: Deputy Coordinator, Consortium ARIANE (HumaNum) 2021-2023: President, Humanistica association Her digital humanities work integrates computer science with text analysis, developing tools like e-Man and CHispa for Hispanic manuscript digitization. She advocates for FAIR data principles in author corpus management. Major publications appear in Digital Humanities Quarterly , La Gazette des Archives , and Word and Text . She actively participates in international conferences like DH and Humanistica , with recent presentations on AI-humanities collaboration.
Emily Savage is an Associate Lecturer and researcher at the School of Art History, University of St Andrews. She specializes in late medieval Christianity's material culture, illuminated manuscripts, and digital art history methodologies. Her work explores themes like manuscript reuse, medieval collections, and the visual culture of apocalyptic imagery. Education: PhD in Medieval Studies, University of St Andrews (2017), supervised by Prof. Kathryn M. Rudy Research Interests: Spolia and material reuse in medieval art Digital approaches to art historical analysis British medieval art and architecture Medieval pets and animal symbolism Teaching: Coordinates the Online Postgraduate Programme in Digital Art History Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in subhonours/honours programs Awards: Best Graduate Student Paper Award (2016) Advising & Affiliations: Supervises PhD student Alex Flagg Affiliated with the Institute of Medieval Studies Edited New Approaches to the Archive in the Middle Ages (2024)
