جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jacek Ludwig Scarsoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Art
• Public Space
• Creative Practice-Based Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Jacek Ludwig Scarso is a Reader in Art and Performance at London Metropolitan University’s School of Art, Architecture and Design (AAD). He serves as Course Leader for MA Public Art & Performative Practices, Deputy Director of CREATURE (Research Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures & Engagement), and PhD Admission Tutor for Art. His roles include Senior Curator at Fondazione Marta Czok (Rome/Venice), Trustee of The Line (London’s Public Art walk), and Senior Advisor for City Space Architecture. He holds a University Teaching Fellowship and teaches on BA Theatre & Performance and BA Theatre & Film. Education & Academic Background: Awarded a PhD in 2014 through practice-led research with Elastic Theatre, focusing on performance elasticity. Prior roles include Lecturer at London Contemporary Dance School, Senior Lecturer at London Met, and guest lecturer at Royal Opera House Education and Istituto Teatrale Europeo. Research Interests: Public art, creative placemaking, contemporary museum practices, performative spaces, voice studies, and gender in performance. His work bridges artistic practice with academic research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent projects include exhibitions at Tate Modern, Venice Biennale venues, and collaborations with institutions like MUVE (Venice) and Museo Spazio Pubblico (Bologna). Key Achievements: Over 20 awards including University Honorary Teaching Fellowship (2018), Wellcome Trust Public Engagement Awards (2010–2013), and multiple grants for public art projects. Curated major exhibitions such as Marta Czok URBE (2024) and Imagined Cities (2015). His artistic works span installations, performances, and films addressing urbanity and cultural identity. Labs & Collaborations: Leads Elastic Theatre (founded 2001), a performance collective awarded Jerwood and Wellcome Trust grants. Collaborates with institutions like Anise Gallery (London), RMIT University (Melbourne), and Public Space Academy. Serves on British Art Network and Steering Committee for Public Space Academy.

Wessie Lingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transcultural Fashion Studies
• Chinese Dress History
• Museum Curation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Wessie Ling serves as Professor of Transcultural Arts and Design at London Metropolitan University's School of Art, Architecture and Design, where she directs CREATURE (The Centre for Creative Arts, Cultures and Engagement). Her career spans academic leadership roles at Northumbria University and University of the Arts London, alongside international research fellowships at Mahidol University and the National Museum of World Cultures. Her research centers on transcultural fashion dynamics, particularly Chinese dress history and global fashion systems. Key interests include: Cultural production and identity construction in fashion Museum curation of non-Western artifacts Trans-East Asian fashion exchanges (China-Japan-Korea) Visual art practice exploring fashion's intangible assets Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on decolonizing fashion narratives, examining how artifacts like the cheongsam function as sites of cultural negotiation. Her work bridges academic scholarship with visual art installations addressing consumer culture, postcolonialism, and global capitalism. Notable scientific contributions include: Rita Bolland Fellowship (2018/9) for fashion-textile research ASEAN Research Fellowship (2018) Design History Society Publication Grant (2018) AHRC-funded projects on transnational design histories Professor Ling actively advises cultural institutions including the National Museum of World Cultures and Centre for Contemporary Chinese Art (CFCCA), where she serves on the Artistic Committee. Her external examiner roles at Royal College of Art and Edinburgh University demonstrate significant academic influence. She maintains active studio practice with exhibitions at Victoria & Albert Museum and Tropenmuseum, operating under the artist name WESSIELING. Her research infrastructure includes leadership of CREATURE center and collaborations with institutions like Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fu Jen Catholic University. Current projects examine China laundry bags' socio-cultural history and global fashion's relationship with ethnographic museums.

Lucy Spelmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Wildlife Conservation
• Veterinary Medicine
• One-Health Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lucy Spelman is a Senior Lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), specializing in the History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences. She holds a BA in Biology from Brown University (1985) and a DVM from the University of California, Davis (1990). As a board-certified zoological medicine specialist, she combines veterinary expertise with art and science advocacy. She teaches courses like Biology of Human-Animal Interactions and South Africa: Art, Science, Biodiversity , emphasizing cross-disciplinary approaches to conservation. Her research focuses on the One-Health framework, advocating for holistic interactions between animals, humans, and ecosystems. She founded Creature Conserve (2015), a nonprofit merging art and science to address biodiversity loss. She has served on boards for organizations including the Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island and the Karanambu Trust in Guyana. Spelman’s career spans zoo medicine, wildlife fieldwork (e.g., Rwanda’s mountain gorillas), and media consulting for National Geographic and Animal Planet. She authored National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia and co-edited Creature Needs , exploring literary responses to ecological crises. Her TEDx talk ( Art Can Save a Panda , 2015) highlights art’s role in conservation outreach.

• Contemporary Art
• Art Biography
• Trauma Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Beata Batorowicz is an Associate Professor and Associate Head (Research and Research Training) in the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland. She specializes in Sculpture (Visual Arts) and holds a Doctor of Visual Arts from Griffith University. Her research focuses on contemporary art narratives, trauma representation, WWII art histories, and the intersection of mythological storytelling with cultural identity. She leads the Centre for Heritage and Culture and serves on the Executive Board of the Australia Council for Deans and Directors of Creative Arts. Education: Bachelor of Visual Arts (USQ) Doctor of Visual Arts (Griffith University) Her artistic practice explores European fairytales, WWII heritage, and gender dichotomies through textiles and installations. Notable projects include Dark Rituals (2018-2019), funded by the Australia Council for the Arts, and Antipods: Magical Creatures (2015). Her pedagogical work emphasizes creative research methodologies and online learning transitions during the pandemic. Key Contributions: Recipient of two UniSQ Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2016, 2018) Executive roles in national creative arts boards Over 50 research outputs with focus on heritage, trauma, and art education Her recent publications address pandemic pedagogy, Indigenous heritage, and the role of art in societal healing. She actively bridges academic research with community engagement through exhibitions and conservation projects like the Swanbank Power Station CMP (2024).

David Ashfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Modernism
• Post-Modernism
• Cultural Geography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Ashford is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, specializing in Modern English Literature and Culture. He holds a Doctorate in English Literature from the University of Cambridge (2014) and has previously held academic positions at the University of Surrey and City, University of London, where he contributed to launching new English departments. His research focuses on Modernism, Cultural Geography, Poetry, and Publishing, with notable works exploring topics like Promethean horror in literature and the cultural significance of the London Underground. Ashford also serves as General Editor of Contraband Books, an innovative poetry press. Education: PhD in English Literature from the University of Cambridge (2014). Previous roles include Lecturer at the University of Surrey and City, University of London. Research Interests: Modernism, Post-Modernism, Cultural Geography, Poetry, Imperialism, and Publishing. His work often intersects with philosophical inquiry and post-humanist themes, as seen in publications like A book of monsters (2024) and Changeling (2023). He has managed post-graduate research seminars and public poetry events, and currently develops post-graduate programs at Groningen. Publications span academic books, peer-reviewed articles, and creative works, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Notable recent works include explorations of Soviet linguistics in Tolkien’s Middle-earth and modernist mapping of the London Underground. Professional Activities: In addition to academic roles, Ashford leads Contraband Books, emphasizing experimental poetry. His work often bridges literary analysis with cultural and historical contexts, as seen in studies of the East India Company and Gothic roots in psychogeographical fiction.

• Financial Accounting
• Capital Market Participants
• Investor Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wei Li is a Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Business School within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics at The University of Adelaide. His research focuses on financial accounting, particularly exploring interactions among capital market participants such as investors, analysts, creditors, and managers, and their impact on firms' information environments. Education: Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Melbourne (2018) Research Interests: Capital market dynamics and participant interactions Information environments in corporate finance Managerial decision-making processes Regulatory frameworks affecting financial disclosures Publications: Dr. Li's recent work spans diverse topics including nature-based health interventions, environmental DNA analysis, and ecohealth networks, reflecting interdisciplinary collaborations. Key themes include biodiversity conservation, urban microbiome impacts on health, and climate adaptation strategies. Professional Contributions: He serves as an ad hoc reviewer for prestigious journals such as The Accounting Review , Management Science , and Journal of Corporate Finance , ensuring rigorous peer review in financial academia. Supervision: Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD candidates in financial accounting and related fields.

• Lighting Design
• Technical Direction
• Stage Carpentry

Rick Goetz is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at Simpson University. In his 11th year at the institution, he serves as an Instructor, Designer, and Technical Director. His recent work includes scenery design for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and lighting design for Tartuffe , Playhouse Creatures , and The Comedy of Errors . He has also contributed to operatic productions such as Venus and Adonis , Cendrillon , and The Mikado . Previously, Rick worked at the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, where he designed lights for approximately 20 productions over 12 years. His academic background includes graduate studies at the University of Nebraska and a B.A. in Instrumental Music from Dickinson State University (1985). Rick’s areas of expertise span Lighting Design , Technical Direction , and Stage Carpentry , reflecting his technical and creative contributions to theatre production.

Matthew Gravelle-Eaglesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Classical Animation
• Character Animation and Performance
• Animation Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew Gravelle-Eagles is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group. He is an accomplished animator and educator with a strong international presence in both academic and creative circles. His educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Animation from the University of Wales, Newport; an MA in Communication Art and Design from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff; and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from the University of Wales, Newport. Gravelle-Eagles' research focuses on the intersection of animation practice and pedagogy, with core interests in classical animation techniques, character performance, realism, and the theoretical underpinnings of animation. His expertise spans 2D animation, pre- and post-production processes, and drawing for animation. He actively contributes to the academic community through external examination and peer review roles. His work has been recognized with multiple awards, including a Welsh BAFTA for Best Newcomer in 2003, and accolades from international festivals such as Alter-Native, Film Festival of Nations, and KROK. These honors highlight his excellence in both creative output and educational practice. Welsh BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer (2003) Alter-Native 12th International Short Film Festival Award Film Festival of Nations Award KROK International Animated Film Festival Award Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Prize (2008) He has served in numerous external academic roles, including External Examiner for MA Animation at the Royal College of Art (2024–2027), Staffordshire University, and University of West London; External Reviewer at Ravensbourne University London; and peer reviewer for Focal Press and Routledge. These roles demonstrate sustained engagement with national and international academic standards in animation education. Though no formal list of students is provided, his pedagogical leadership and supervision are evident through his teaching and examination responsibilities. Gravelle-Eagles is actively involved in the animation community through participation in workshops, seminars, and industry events such as Aardman’s The Very Small Creatures talk and Animated Documentaries seminar. His work bridges creative practice and scholarly inquiry, positioning him as a key figure in contemporary animation education.

• Architecture
• Memory
• Reflective Practice
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Angus is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, with active professional affiliations including Associate of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (since 2005) and registered Architect with the Architects Registration Board (since 1992). His educational background includes: Master of Architecture (1988) Bachelor of Architecture (1983) Research interests center on Architecture, Memory, and Reflective Practice, with emphasis on case studies exploring collective/individual memory, architectural creatures, aspiration, and project completion within higher education contexts. His work bridges design theory with educational methodologies. Recent publications in the 'Tools' Book (2016) examine dream narratives and architectural identity, revealing consistent focus on psychological dimensions of design education and reflective case study approaches. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2004) As an academic contributor to the EPSRC-funded 'Drugs and the Brain: MUSE' project (2013-2016), he engaged in university-school partnerships despite the neuroscience focus, demonstrating interdisciplinary application of architectural pedagogy. Professional activities include conference participation in 'Semiconductors and LEDs' (2017) and 'Creative Adjacencies' (2014).

• History of Science
• Paleontology
• Prehistoric Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christopher Manias is an Associate Professor in the History department at University College London's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, specializing in the history of paleontology and science. His research examines how paleontology has been communicated to and understood by the public throughout history, with particular focus on early twentieth-century developments and Chinese scientific contexts. Manias' research interests center on the public understanding of science, particularly regarding paleontology and deep time concepts. His work explores how scientific knowledge about fossils and prehistoric life has been shaped by cultural, political, and social factors. He investigates the relationship between scientific expertise and public engagement, examining museum practices, popular publications, and educational approaches to paleontology throughout history. His research reveals how historical contexts influence contemporary understandings of evolutionary science and deep time. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on paleontology's public dimensions, with multiple 2025 contributions to the volume Palaeontology in Public: Popular Science, Lost Creatures and Deep Time . These works examine mammalian evolution, historical pageants of life, and interpretations of Neanderthals and Australopithecines, revealing how scientific understanding intersects with cultural narratives. His research spans historical analysis of early twentieth-century paleontology, particularly in China, and contemporary science communication practices. Manias leads significant research projects including Lost and New Worlds: Palaeontology and the Politics of the Deep Past, 1918-1940 funded by the Leverhulme Trust (2025), and previously directed Popularizing Palaeontology: Current and Historical Perspectives with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (2018-2019). His public engagement includes reviewing materials for Crystal Palace Park's dinosaur exhibits, demonstrating commitment to connecting historical research with contemporary public science understanding. His work has been referenced in Wikipedia and gained attention on social media platforms.

Liz Guilmetمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Visual Arts
• Scientific Illustration
• Religious Iconography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liz Guilmet is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan 's Stamps School of Art & Design , where she serves as the Stamps Faculty Lead in Partnership with the Office of the President. A multidisciplinary artist, her practice combines drawing with visceral materials like blood, honey, and gold, referencing both scientific illustration and religious iconography . Her work often engages with natural history specimens , creating dialogues with deceased creatures from global museums. Educational Background: BFA in Studio Art from the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design (2008) MFA from Washington University in St. Louis Sam Fox School of Art (2014) Her artistic approach explores intersections of material art and biological narratives , exemplified by works like Black bear study from natural history storage cabinets (2015). This piece, created with ink, charcoal, and blood, reflects her focus on natural history specimens and visceral materiality .

• Romanticism
• Gothic Literature
• Uncanny Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Irene Achón Lezaun serves as Professor and Director of the Translation and Intercultural Communication Degree at San Jorge University's Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences since 2019. She teaches Literature and Text Analysis for Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Audiovisual Communication, and Spanish Language courses within the Translation program. Her research spans Romanticism, Gothic literature, and the uncanny, with emphasis on female gothic theory (drawing on Ellen Moers' work), monstrous identities in Tim Burton's cinema, and audiovisual representations of altered states. She examines intersections between reality/fiction, mass psychology, and individual heroism through literary and cinematic lenses. As principal investigator of the Cultural and Audiovisual Communication Research Group (CACRG) from 2018-2023, she led interdisciplinary projects connecting literary theory with contemporary media. Her publication trends reveal sustained focus on Gothic frameworks applied to modern audiovisual culture, with increasing attention to gendered perspectives in 2020-2021 works. Academically, she contributes to international scholarly discourse as member of the advisory board for Costa Rica's Revista Lenguas Modernas since 2020, and participates in research groups including Cultura y Comunicación Audiovisual and Visiones Interdisciplinares sobre el Patrimonio . Her methodological approach combines Hispanic philology with interdisciplinary cultural analysis.

• Communication design
• Identity design
• Critical infrastructure studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ben Dalton is a Principal Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, affiliated with the Leeds School of Arts and the Leeds Arts Research Centre (LARC). Their academic work bridges art, design, and technology, focusing on communication design and critical infrastructure studies within digital publics. Ben Dalton's educational background includes training at prestigious institutions: MIT Media Lab (design, ubiquitous computing, and mobile sensor networks) Arhus University Electron-Molecular Interaction group University of Leeds Spintronics and Magnetic Nanostructures lab Jim Henson's Creature Shop, London Ben's research explores identity design and critical infrastructure through diffractive methodologies, feminist science and technology studies, and material-discursive agential realism. Their work investigates identity performance in digital public spaces, developing prototype apps and services that explore contemporary identity experiences. They have examined identity construction in workplace and social spaces through collaborative projects with partners including the BBC and international art institutions. Their research extends to digital public space as a growing field encompassing critical infrastructures, personal data stores, networked commons, and construction of sustainable digital publics. Ben has developed numerous interactive media applications with commercial and government partners, including urban big screen interactions, mobile city geolocation games, and festivals. Ben Dalton's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of identity, digital infrastructure, and public space. Their work spans from early investigations into audio-based self-localization and spin mixing to recent explorations of queer joy as a digital good and collaging against women's invisibility in climbing magazines. A notable trend across their publications is the use of artistic and design methodologies to critically examine digital infrastructure and identity politics. Their research often employs diffractive approaches that blend technical, social, political, and aesthetic perspectives on identity in networked environments. Ben has secured significant research funding for their work, including: ESRC Network funding for "Queer Joy as a Digital Good" AHRC Creative Exchange Knowledge Exchange Hub Two EPSRC-funded research projects on visualizing pedestrian usage patterns and wearable computing sensors Hewlett-Packard funding for GPS music city archive app development VERDIKT (Research Council of Norway) funding for the "Data is Political" project As an academic and artist, Ben Dalton has led numerous collaborative projects and workshops internationally, including presentations at ESA Convention House, FACT Liverpool, MAP University of Regina, DUB University of Washington, Chaos Communication Congress, and many other venues worldwide. Their work often involves interdisciplinary teams and combines academic research with artistic practice to explore the political dimensions of digital infrastructure.

Diyan Achjadiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Drawing
• Narrative
• Print Media
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Diyan Achjadi (they/she) is a Professor in the Audain Faculty of Art at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where they currently serve as Interim Vice-President Academic. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Achjadi's formative years were spent moving between multiple educational, political, and cultural systems, which deeply informs their artistic practice. Their work examines historical prints and surface ornamentation, tracing narratives of cross-cultural imaginings, influences and contaminations. Through drawing, printmaking, and animation, Achjadi uses modes of fiction and storytelling to explore interrelated and conflicting histories of place and visual culture. Their research interests include drawing, narrative, paper, popular culture, print media, printed matter, and printmaking. Achjadi's artistic output reveals consistent themes across their body of work, particularly examining how surface ornamentation and illustrated printed matter function as archives documenting the circulation of ideas in visual form. Their projects often explore the ways that places can be simultaneously familiar and foreign, collapsing images from different cultural contexts to create new visual narratives. Awarded the VIVA Award from the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation in 2021, Achjadi has exhibited widely at galleries and film festivals across Canada and internationally. Recent exhibitions include 'Stories for Futures, Real and Imagined' (2024), 'Godzilla: Echoes from the 1990s Asian American Arts Network' (2024), and 'Between Line and Thread: Connecting the Asian American Arts Centre Collection' (2023). VIVA Award from the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation (2021) Achjadi has completed numerous significant public art projects including 'Hush' (2021), 'NonSerie (In Commute)' (2019), and 'Coming Soon!' (2020). They have been artist-in-residence at Malaspina Printmakers (Vancouver), Fanoon: Centre for Print Research (Doha), and the Frans Masereel Centrum (Belgium). Their educational background includes a BFA from the Cooper Union (New York) and an MFA from Concordia University (Montreal).