جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Social Media in Political Conflicts
• Human-Computer Interaction
• ICT for Social Activism
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Dr. Konstantin Aal is a researcher at the Department of Business Informatics and New Media within the Faculty of Information Systems and New Media at the University of Siegen, Germany. Having joined the university in 2012 after completing his studies in Business Informatics there, Dr. Aal has established himself as a prominent researcher at the intersection of technology, social activism, and human-computer interaction. Dr. Aal's educational background is rooted in Business Informatics at the University of Siegen, where he also completed his major dissertation on the social platform come_NET and its use by children as part of the come_IN project. His academic journey reflects a consistent focus on the social implications of technology. His research interests span several critical areas in contemporary socio-technical studies. Dr. Aal investigates how social media platforms are used in political conflicts and activism, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, with specific attention to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and content moderation practices. He also explores human-technology interaction in contexts of aging and dementia care, human-wildlife conflict, and the digital transformation of rural communities. His work consistently emphasizes participatory design approaches, ethical considerations in technology development, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in global technology deployments. Dr. Aal's publication record shows a strong trajectory of impactful research, with particular emphasis on understanding how marginalized communities appropriate technology for their needs. His recent work on the "PlurAIverse" concept expands design paradigms for artificial intelligence to be more inclusive and culturally sensitive, while his ethnographic work in conflict zones reveals critical insights about digital activism under surveillance. Member of the research team for iStoppFalls (fall prevention for elderly) Contributor to multiple EU-funded projects on digital inclusion and socio-informatics Active participant in the Socio-Informatics research program at the University of Siegen Dr. Aal's work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, often developing technologies in close collaboration with community stakeholders. His approach emphasizes "grounded design" - developing technological solutions that emerge from deep understanding of local practices and needs.

Paul Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Creative Writing Pedagogy
• Postcolonial Literature
• Narrative Theory
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Associate Professor Paul Williams is an academic and creative writer affiliated with the School of Business and Creative Industries at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin and degrees from the University of Natal (MA and BA). His research focuses on postcolonial narratives, creative writing pedagogies, and transcultural storytelling. Notable works include Soldier Blue (Book of the Year nominee) and Don’t Tell (gaslighting-themed psychological thriller). Paul leads projects such as the Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre’s Wandiny Poetry Project and has secured grants like the $120,000 HERDC-funded 'Australian Authors and their Marketing Knowledge' study. He has received awards including the TRIO Teaching Award and the Zimbabwe International Book Fair Award. Education: PhD (Creative Writing), University of Wisconsin; MA (English), University of Natal; BA(Hons) (English), University of Natal Research Themes: postcolonial fiction, creative writing methodologies, autobiographic metafiction, Indigenous poetry Paul’s recent publications explore AI’s impact on creativity, marketing strategies for authors, and decolonizing literary traditions. His teaching emphasizes performative pedagogy and innovative narrative techniques. Current research includes evaluating LLMs in creative writing and promoting pro-environmental storytelling through South African National Parks collaborations.

Martha Lincolnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Anthropology
• Cultural Politics of Public Health
• Biopolitics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martha Lincoln is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at San Francisco State University (SFSU), specializing in medical and cultural anthropology. She holds a Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley’s Prevention Research Center. Her research focuses on the cultural politics of public health, biopolitics, and political economic impacts on healthcare systems, with extensive fieldwork in Vietnam since 2008. Key projects include studies on Vietnam’s healthcare stratification, urban cholera outbreaks, and alcohol use cultures, culminating in her 2021 book Epidemic Politics in Contemporary Vietnam . Her current U.S.-based research examines affective economies in medical crowdfunding for cancer, supported by the Marcus Award and NSF funding. Lincoln contributes frequently to public discourse on pandemics, publishing opinion pieces in Nature , The Atlantic , and CNN , and has been featured in national/international media like BBC and New York Times . She co-edits the Journal of Vietnamese Studies and advises M.A. students pursuing cultural/medical anthropology. Lincoln teaches courses including Medical Anthropology, STEM and Social Justice, and The Craft of Anthropological Writing. Her scholarly awards include the Marcus Early Career Research Award (2021) and NSF Scholars Award (2022). She advocates for public health memorialization and critiques U.S. pandemic response policies in high-impact essays.

Nancy Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminism
• Existentialism
• Phenomenology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nancy Bauer is a Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University, affiliated with the School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD from Harvard University (1997) and has served as a dean in the School of Arts and Sciences from 2012 to 2022, including roles as Dean of Academic Affairs and inaugural dean of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts (SMFA). She returned to the Philosophy department in 2022 and is currently writing a book on higher education and philosophical practice. Education: PhD in Philosophy, Harvard University, 1997 MTS in Theological Studies, Harvard University, 1986 AB in Social Studies, Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, 1982 Bauer’s research focuses on feminism, existentialism, phenomenology, and the intersection of philosophy with film and cultural critique. She explores how philosophy can address structural inequities and amplify marginalized voices. Her notable works include How to Do Things With Pornography (2015) and Simone de Beauvoir, Philosophy, and Feminism (2001), alongside editorial contributions to volumes on Simone de Beauvoir and Stanley Cavell. Her recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with ethical and epistemological questions in contemporary culture. Bauer is also active in academic communities, leading a global online knitting group for philosophers. Labs/Teams: Bauer’s work extends beyond traditional academia through collaborative projects like her philosophical knitting group, blending intellectual discourse with creative practice.

• Professional and Technical Communication
• Composition and Writing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Writing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Young is a Full-Time Lecturer at Stony Brook University, currently affiliated with the Program in Writing & Rhetoric. She holds an office in Humanities 2113 and emphasizes student advocacy, inclusion, and engagement in her work. Her teaching and research focus on professional/technical communication, writing pedagogy, and media literacy. Education: Advanced Graduate Certificate in Southampton Arts (Stony Brook University) MA in Liberal Studies (School of Professional Development, Stony Brook University) BA in English (State University of New York College at Cortland) Her professional activities include creative writing, copy editing for local newspapers, and querying fiction/nonfiction manuscripts. No specific grants, labs, or awards are documented in the provided text.

Abigail Shinnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Modern Literature
• Conversion Narratives
• Early Modern Life Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Abigail Shinn is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. She specializes in early modern literature, focusing on conversion narratives, drama, and life writing. Her academic journey includes positions at the universities of St Andrews, Leeds, and York before joining Goldsmiths in 2017. Shinn holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (2010) titled ‘Edmund Spenser and the Popular Press’, an MA in Early Modern Literature and Culture (2006), and a BA in English Literature (2005). Her research explores the intersection of culture and form, particularly in non-canonical texts such as conversion narratives and popular print. She is a member of the International Spenser Society’s executive committee and reviews editor for The Spenser Review . Her publications include Conversion Narratives in Early Modern England: Tales of Turning (2018) and co-edited volumes like The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Culture in Early Modern England (2014). Current projects involve The Architecture of Conversion and the Early Modern Stage and Spenser’s Popular Voices , examining drama, spatial symbolism, and Spenser’s engagement with popular culture. Shinn teaches modules such as Shakespeare(s): Then and Now and Writing Lives , supervising research on topics like early modern animal studies and popular culture. She holds administrative roles including Director of ECW Undergraduate and Postgraduate Admissions and Programme Coordinator for the BA English.

Pablo Bresciaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Literature
• Hispanic Studies
• Literary Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Pablo Brescia is a faculty member in the Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara (cum laude), and a Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UCSB (2000). His expertise spans Latin American literature, film, and cultural studies, with a focus on authors like Borges, Cortázar, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. He has authored books such as Borges. Cinco especulaciones (2015) and edited volumes like Cortázar sampleado (2014). His creative works include short story collections under his own name and hybrid texts under the pseudonym Harry Bimer. His research interests include narrative theory, microfiction, and the intersection of sports and culture. He has received the 2013 Status of Latinos' USF Faculty Award and the 2010 Jamie Bishop Memorial Award for his contributions to fantastic literature studies. Brescia also writes a cultural column El alma por el pie for sub-urbano (Miami) and has published widely on topics ranging from Maradona's cultural legacy to the aesthetics of minimalism in literature. His recent scholarship explores themes such as technological ethics in film ( Sleep Dealer analysis), Kafkaesque elements in Juan José Arreola's work, and the reception history of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. He maintains an active publishing record with over 100 academic articles and creative works since the early 2000s.

Nomi Stoneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Poetics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nomi Stone is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. She holds an MFA in Poetry from Warren Wilson College (2017), a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University (2016), an MPhil in Middle Eastern Studies from Oxford University (2006), and a BA in French Literature from Dartmouth College (2003). Her research explores intersections of creative writing, anthropology, and militarism, focusing on documentary poetics and American empire. Stone's award-winning work includes poetry collections examining war and cultural encounters across the Middle East and America. She teaches cross-disciplinary courses bridging creative writing, literature, and anthropology, encouraging hybrid methodologies and experimental forms of ethnographic representation.

Thomas Bellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• American Literature
• Urban Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Beller is a Professor of English and Director of Creative Writing at Tulane University. His work spans creative writing, urban studies, environmental issues, and sports journalism, with a focus on New York City and New Orleans. His research and writing explore Urban narratives and environmental justice Biographical and memoir techniques Sociocultural dimensions of basketball Literary nonfiction and essay writing Recent publications analyze lead contamination, pandemic urban life, and NBA culture. He has won the New York City Book Award for Biography/Memoir. Scientific awards include New York City Book Award for 'J.D. Salinger: The Escape Artist' Thomas Beller contributes to The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other major publications, blending personal essayism with rigorous academic inquiry.

Mary O'Neillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ephemeral Practice
• Collaborative Practice
• Art and Society
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mary O'Neill serves as Associate Head (Education) and Programme Leader for Fine Art at De Montfort University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. Holding an AHRC-funded PhD in Ephemeral Art: Mourning and Loss from Loughborough University (2007), she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with extensive leadership in art education and research. Her academic journey includes significant professional development through prestigious awards including the AHRC Doctoral Award (2003) and Higher Education Academy Teaching Fellowship (2008). Her educational background culminated in a PhD focused on the intersection of ephemeral art and concepts of mortality, establishing the foundation for her ongoing research trajectory. Dr. O'Neill's research is fundamentally interdisciplinary, exploring how contemporary artworks engage with significant cultural issues. Initially focused on ephemeral art and concepts of mortality and immortality, her work has evolved to investigate intangible culture, particularly the lost skills embodied in museum objects. Her current project, 'Re-creative Practice: Learning from the Past,' examines how historical objects can inform contemporary artistic practice. She identifies key research areas including Ephemeral Practice, Collaborative Practice, Art and Society, Art Activism, Science Art, and Re-creative Practice. Her work bridges theoretical and practical approaches, connecting art practice with broader social, ethical, and cultural concerns through both academic texts and creative fiction. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent engagement with themes of memory, loss, and artistic practice, with recent work showing increasing focus on art education methodologies, collaborative approaches, and the application of historical craft knowledge to contemporary practice. She has produced significant interdisciplinary work connecting art with healthcare, social policy, and cultural heritage, demonstrating the expanding scope of her research interests. Dr. O'Neill has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her distinguished career: 2023 HEIF Award for the Artefacts Live project 2022 Academic Innovation Project Award 2015 Writer in Residence at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), Glasgow 2014 and 2012 Artist in Residence positions at Gray Zone and Grace Exhibition Center 2008 Higher Education Academy Teaching Fellowship 2003 AHRC Doctoral Award Her career has been marked by prestigious international residencies including at Banff Centre for Media and Visual Arts (1997), Frans Masereel Centrum, Belgium (1990), and House of Creativity, Chelyuskinskii, Moscow (1989). As an educator and mentor, Dr. O'Neill supervises PhD students including Rebecca Walker (researching 'Henry Moore: The Shape of Trauma') and Talvir Kaur. She has presented on collaborative teaching approaches internationally, notably 'A year of living dangerously: Collaborating with undergraduate students' at Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore (2010). Her leadership extends to directing the 'Artefacts Live' project (2022-2023), a HEIF-funded collaboration between DMU and The Museum of Leathercraft, Northampton, which resulted in the documentary 'The Museum of Leathercraft – Ordinary Objects: Extraordinary Stories' produced with filmmaker Nik Trzcinowicz. Dr. O'Neill leads the Practice Based Research group within the Institute of Art and Design. She actively contributes to academic discourse through international conference presentations, recently speaking at 'Psychogeography, How did we get here?' panel at Leicester Gallery (2024) and 'Flotsam, Jetsam, Lagan, Derelict. The Things We Have Lost' at the Narratives of Water conference in Torino (2024). Her teaching encompasses Fine Art Studio Practice, Critical Theory, Art History, and Professional Practice across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Anna Charalambidouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discourse Analysis
• Sociolinguistics
• Social Ageing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Anna Charalambidou is the Director of Media Programmes at Middlesex University, based in London. She holds a position in the School of Design within the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. Her work focuses on discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and the intersection of language with identities, particularly among older populations and diasporic communities. Her research explores topics such as social ageing, food discourses, and linguistic hybridity in migrant contexts. Notable projects include the ‘Grenglish’ study on Cypriot Greek speakers in London and collaborations examining post-Brexit and pandemic impacts on migrant food cultures. Dr Charalambidou teaches language and communication, research methods, and entrepreneurship. She has supervised numerous postgraduate researchers, including successful PhDs on topics ranging from digital journalism in Nigeria to experimental fiction in constrained writing. Her publications span academic journals and books, with a focus on identity construction through language and cultural practices. She collaborates across institutions such as the Universities of Westminster, Salerno, Goldsmiths, and Ohio State on interdisciplinary projects. Her work bridges sociolinguistics, cultural studies, and applied linguistics, contributing to understanding diasporic identities and societal changes.

Deborah T Klikaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Film Production
• Media Theory
• Screenwriting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah T Klika is an Academic Portfolio Lead in Film & Television Production at the School of Design and Creative Industries, part of the University of Greenwich's Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. Her career spans production, research, management, and policy development in the Australian Film and TV Industry, with academic interests in production, screenwriting, and media theory. University: University of Greenwich School: School of Design and Creative Industries Faculty: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences Her research focuses on television sitcoms, character development, and psychoanalysis in media. She authored the book Situation Comedy, Character and Psychoanalysis: On the Couch with Lucy, Basil and Kimmie (2019) and contributed a chapter on sitcom structure in 2023. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned.

Don Bogenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Translation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Don Bogen is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Cincinnati, where he has been affiliated since 1997. His career spans over four decades, with previous roles including Associate Professor (1982–1997) and Assistant Professor (1976–1982) at the same institution. A prominent figure in poetry and literary translation, Bogen's work bridges academic rigor and creative practice. Ph.D. in English, University of California Berkeley (1976) M.A. in English, University of California Berkeley (1974) A.B. in English, University of California Berkeley (1971) Foreign Study at Georg August University Gottingen, Germany (1970) Bogen's research focuses on modern poetry, translation, and the writing process, particularly through his critical work on Theodore Roethke. His creative output includes four poetry collections, with An Algebra (2009) and Luster (2003), alongside translations of poets like Julio Martínez Mesanza and Johannes Bobrowski. He has collaborated with composers such as Mara Helmuth and Allen Otte on interdisciplinary projects. His peer-reviewed publications, including the 2005 Writer's Chronicle essay on translation, reflect his scholarly engagement with poetic form and pedagogy. Awards highlight his transnational influence, such as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Belfast (2011) and Senior Lectureship in Spain (2003), alongside fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and Camargo Foundation. Fulbright Distinguished Scholarship (2011) Rieveschl Award for Excellence (University of Cincinnati, 1998) National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship (1989) Camargo Foundation Fellowship (1993) Discovery / The Nation Award (1980) Eugene V. Debs Foundation Edwin Markham Award (1976) Bogen has served on numerous academic committees, including the Taft Faculty Executive Board and Camargo Foundation Creative Writing Selection Committee. He is also a dedicated editor, serving as Poetry Editor for The Cincinnati Review since 2004, and a mentor through programs like the Yates Fellowship.

Joseph Janangeloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Composition
• Film and Digital Media
• Life Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Janangelo is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Loyola University Chicago, affiliated with the Crown Center for the Humanities. He holds roles including President of the Council of Writing Program Administrators and Editorial Board Member for College Composition and Communication and Journal of Teaching Writing . He organized the 2008 WPACouncil National Conference. Education: BA from Manhattanville College, MA & PhD from New York University. Research focuses on Composition, Film/Digital Media, and Life Writing. His work explores intersections of creativity in pedagogy, assessment strategies, and multilingual writing resources. Recent publications address student artistry evaluation, TESOL materials curation, and rhetoric of media consumption. Labs/Teams: Active in Writing Program Administration networks, contributing to theoretical frameworks for curriculum design and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Eoin Devereuxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Sociology
• Media Studies
• Popular Music Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Eoin Devereux is a Cultural Sociologist and Creative Writer at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and an Adjunct Professor in Contemporary Culture at the University of Jyvaskylä, Finland. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Sociology and the Centre for the Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture. His research focuses on media representations of poverty, homelessness, and community development, alongside critical analyses of popular music (e.g., David Bowie, The Fall, Morrissey). He teaches modules on media sociology, creative writing in community settings, and community development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Affiliations: University of Limerick (Professor), University of Jyvaskylä (Adjunct Professor) Education: Expertise in sociology and cultural studies, though specific degree details are not explicitly listed. His creative writing has been featured in prominent publications such as The Irish Times and Poetry Ireland anthologies. Awards include Excellence in Teaching (2004) and Service to the Community (2005). He has supervised numerous PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects like L-Pop: Mapping Popular Music in Limerick City and media poverty studies. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to inequality and community development. Key research themes include media framing of social welfare, cultural sociology of music, and creative writing’s role in community engagement. Over 140 academic publications span journals, books, and edited volumes addressing media discourse, music studies, and social policy.