جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ezgi Akarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social networks
• Online communities
• Social media analytics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ezgi Akar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Communication and Information Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Bogazici University, complemented by graduate certificates in data analytics from institutions including MIT xPRO and Google. Her research focuses on social networks, online communities, data analytics, and consumer behavior in digital environments. Her scholarly contributions examine online community dynamics, misinformation propagation, and digital consumerism during crises. Recent work analyzes mental health communities on Reddit, exploring how network structures influence toxicity and support efficacy. Additional research investigates pandemic-driven shifts in e-commerce behavior using behavioral theory frameworks. Dr. Akar has received multiple academic honors including the International Doctoral Research Fellowship from TÜBİTAK and Bogazici University's Tolga Ulus Special Award for academic excellence. She teaches courses in database management systems, business analytics, and programming languages.

Scott McWatersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Creative Writing
• Composition and Rhetoric
• Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Scott McWaters is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at The University of Alabama, where he has served since 2002. He holds a BS in Secondary Education Language Arts from The University of Alabama and an MFA in Fiction from the University of Memphis. His teaching excellence has earned him three finalist nominations for the University’s Last Lecture Award and the department’s Outstanding Teaching Award. In addition to his primary role, McWaters teaches a course in the Honors College each semester, focusing on Dante in the fall and William Blake in the spring. His research interests span Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, Literature (with specialties in African-American, Early American, Late American, and Postcolonial studies), and Digital Humanities. His notable publication includes the novel Tuskaloosa Kills (Spork Press, 2018), which explores themes intersecting historical narratives and contemporary cultural critique.

• Media Culture
• Policy
• Participatory Art Practices
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristof Vrancken is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, and a researcher in the arts at the Media Culture & Policy Lab Future Scenarios in Genk, Belgium. His work bridges media culture, environmental humanities, and participatory design, focusing on the Anthropocene and regenerative futures through visual and material practices. Co-promotor : Changing gaze, changing perception - Participatory art practices for dementia care (2023-2027) Member : DigiSoc – KU Leuven Digital Society Institute Coordinator : Future Scenarios, Genk His research explores: Participatory art and design for ecological awareness Visual narratives addressing the Anthropocene Regenerative futures and multispecies coexistence Biodiversity valuation in agroecosystems Historical and contemporary garden design as ecological practice His recent publications examine: AI-driven community visual storytelling Biofuturing methodologies for multispecies futures Catalytic design processes Critical pedagogies for regenerative design Visual advocacy for invasive species He engages in: Interdisciplinary collaboration between arts, sciences, and policy Curatorial practices for environmental discourse Material experimentation with sustainable processes Designing frameworks for ecological empathy Exploring the intersection of technology and nature The Media Culture & Policy Lab Future Scenarios serves as a platform for: Developing innovative media methodologies Creating policy-relevant artistic interventions Advancing speculative design for societal challenges Cultivating cross-sector collaborations Investigating digital society's environmental implications

Ida Caiazzaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Early-Modern Italian Literature
• History of Emotions
• Italian Theatre Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ida Caiazza is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oslo's Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. Her work focuses on Early-Modern Italian literature, particularly examining how women conceptualized romantic love through private writings and literary works. She holds a joint PhD from the University of Pisa and University of Helsinki, with extensive collaboration across institutions including NYU and the University of Singapore. Education: Scuola Normale Superiore, University of Pisa, University of Helsinki. Appointments include Faculty Fellow at NYU's Italian Studies Department and Docente a Contratto at Università Guglielmo Marconi, Rome. Research emphasizes intersections between literary studies and emotional history, with a digital humanities project on Maria Savorgnan's letters. Key awards include a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship and Beinecke Fellowship. Her publications explore topics ranging from Baroque poetry-theology intersections to digital archival methodologies. Current projects investigate women's intellectual contributions to Renaissance love discourse.

Leonard Rutgersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Religious Studies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Prof. Leonard Rutgers is a Professor of Ancient History and Classical Civilisation at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities. He holds the Chair in Late Antiquity and leads the Genetic Legacies Project, an interdisciplinary initiative analyzing Jewish migration to Europe through genetic data. His research spans archaeology, religious studies, and digital humanities, with a focus on migration history, diaspora communities, and population dynamics. His expertise includes epigraphy, heritage studies, and public engagement, evident in his award-winning books like De klassieke wereld in 52 ontdekkingen (2018) and Israel aan de Tiber (2022). He collaborates globally on projects such as the Villa Torlonia Jewish Catacombs and 3D imaging initiatives. Rutgers also advises the Pontificia Academia Romana di Archeologia and NIAS-Lorentz, promoting interdisciplinary education and research. Key contributions include groundbreaking work on Jewish-Christian interactions in Late Antiquity, published in Nature and Journal of Archaeological Science . His current projects explore population genetics and digital platforms for historical migration modeling. Awards include the Homerus Prize (2019) and the Dutch Association of Italian Studies Research Prize (2023).

Graham Culbertsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anarchism
• American Literature
• Critical Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Graham Culbertson is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in English and Film Studies. His academic journey includes a BA from the University of South Carolina (2005), an MA (2007), and a PhD (2013) in English from UNC Chapel Hill. He has taught composition, literature, theory, and film studies since 2006, emphasizing anarchism, mutual aid, and nondomination in his research and teaching. His podcast, Everyday Anarchism , explores anarchism's intersections with culture, literature, and everyday life. Education: PhD in English (UNC Chapel Hill, 2013), MA in English (UNC Chapel Hill, 2007), BA in English and Film Studies (University of South Carolina, 2005) Research interests include American literature across eras, critical theory, digital humanities, and film studies. His current book project, Batman vs. Anarchism , examines anarchism's portrayal in Batman narratives. He actively engages with interdisciplinary topics like contract grading in composition and the philosophy of language. No notable scientific awards are listed. Teaching courses include English Composition and Rhetoric and Writing in Health and Medicine . His office is located in Greenlaw 439.

Jonathan Albrightمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Media Analysis
• Journalism Studies
• Data Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Albright is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Fellow at the University of Western Australia's School of Social Sciences, Media and Communication Department. He leads research in the Frontier Technologies and Society Research Lab, focusing on digital propaganda, social media influence, and online hate speech. His work bridges journalism studies, data analytics, and political communication. Research Interests: Social media's role in shaping public discourse Digital disinformation campaigns Algorithmic bias in health and political information Platform journalism ethics Recent work highlights include analyzing Islamophobic actors on Twitter (2022), studying abortion-related web ecosystems (2020), and examining Facebook's role in election interference (2018). His research frequently intersects with global tech policy and civic engagement challenges. Lab affiliations emphasize applied research on emerging technologies' societal impacts. Albright's work has been cited widely in policy discussions around misinformation and digital ethics.

• Data Science
• Civic Statistics
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rosemary Ridgway is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Durham University. She holds leadership roles in teacher education programs, including directing the PGCE International Programme based in Geneva. Her work focuses on evidence-based decision making, special educational needs (SEND), statistical literacy, and inclusive pedagogy. She pioneered the ProCivicStat project to integrate data science into citizenship education and has led policy analysis research on teacher education reforms in England. Education Background: Prior to academia, Dr. Ridgway taught in mainstream and special schools across England's North East, gaining experience across Key Stages 1–3. Her career transition included roles in programme development, policy design for Initial Teacher Training (ITT), and undergraduate/graduate education coordination. Research Themes: Her work bridges educational policy and practice, emphasizing: SEN and disability inclusion strategies Statistical literacy as civic empowerment Critical analysis of educational policies Pre-service teacher preparation for diversity Key Contributions: Developed innovative modules like EDUC1531 and EDUC2431 on disability and education Authored foundational texts in SEND pedagogy and statistics education Co-founded the Civic Statistics curriculum framework Advocates for evidence-informed educational practices Future Work: Currently expanding the PGCE International Programme into an online format and advancing data science CPD initiatives for educators globally.

Erin Dejمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Homelessness
• Criminal Justice
• Social Exclusion
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Erin Dej is Assistant Professor in Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, recognized with the 2021 Early Career Researcher Award. Her scholarship examines structural mechanisms linking homelessness and criminal justice systems, with emphasis on policy redesign and community-based solutions. Research addresses three critical areas: 1) Criminalization of homelessness through bylaw enforcement and spatial regulation, 2) Gender-specific barriers in housing transitions, and 3) Prevention frameworks for youth homelessness. Community-engaged methodologies include photo elicitation with rooming house residents and participatory action research. Recent publications analyze COVID-19's impact on homeless populations, moral distress among service providers, and systemic barriers in social housing access. Student projects under her mentorship have informed CBC News coverage of homelessness policy. Notable recognition: Early Career Researcher Award (2021) Teaches Homelessness and the Criminal Justice System (CC430), guiding students to develop policy recommendations through community partnerships.

• Cultural Rhetoric
• Technical Communication
• Professional Editing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chloe Robertson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Memphis. She specializes in technical communication, cultural rhetoric, and professional editing. Her teaching focuses on document design, engineering communication, and professional editing practices. Education: B.A., Bournemouth University (2014) M.A., University of Wyoming (2019) Ph.D., Virginia Tech (Expected 2024) Her research explores intersections of cultural rhetoric, technical communication, and social justice. Recent publications address digital pedagogy and anti-racist frameworks in academia. No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grant records are not provided. She maintains an office at PT 440 and holds office hours by appointment.

Giuseppe Pezziniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin Literature
• Philology
• Textual Criticism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Pezzini is an Associate Professor of Latin Language and Literature at the University of Oxford and Fellow and Tutor at Corpus Christi College. He holds an MA and DPhil from Oxford and degrees from the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. His research focuses on Early Latin (3rd–1st c. BC), with special attention to Roman theatre, ancient metre, and textual criticism. He has edited Terence's Heautontimorumenos and is completing a commentary on Lucretius' De Rerum Natura Book IV. His interdisciplinary work bridges classical philology with modern literature, including a monograph on Tolkien's imagination (CUP 2025). Academic Background: Postdoctoral fellowships at Magdalen College Oxford (2013–2015) and the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2016) Teaching: Leads undergraduate Latin literature courses and supervises graduate work on Roman Republican identity and late antique fiction theories His research integrates digital humanities approaches with traditional philology. Recent collaborative projects include the Oxford Tolkien Network and the Journal of Inklings Studies. He serves as editor for Giornale Italiano di filologia and has published widely on ancient language evolution and classical reception in modern works.

• Magazine Studies
• Walking and Driving Narratives
• Australian Film and Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Rebecca Johinke holds the Chair of Discipline: English and Writing at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She has held leadership roles including Associate Dean Student Affairs and Bachelor of Arts Degree Director. Her PhD from the University of Adelaide underpins her interdisciplinary research in literary and rhetorical studies, with a focus on gender, popular culture, and Australian media. Her research interests span Magazine Studies (focusing on Australian editors and digital transitions), Walking Narratives (psychogeography and urban culture), Australian film/ literature (Ozploitation films like Mad Max), and teaching pedagogy (digital writing, student engagement). Recent publications include analyses of Mad Max: Fury Road and the representation of rape revenge in Shame. Dr. Johinke has received awards such as the 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding HDR Supervision and 2018 SUPRA Supervisor of the Year. She leads four current PhD supervisions and has guided projects on topics like Jane Austen’s reading memoirs and Australian televisual work. Notable grants include a 2018 initiative supporting international students and a 2016 project on digital-age literature education. Her work bridges academic rigor with community engagement, exemplified by the Therapaws therapy dog program. She actively contributes to journals like Antipodes and Tourist Studies, and her edited collection Queens of Print (2019) remains a landmark in Australian media studies.

Stefan Wallaschekمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Communication
• European Politics
• Crisis Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stefan Wallaschek is a Researcher and Principal Investigator of the AGenDis project at the Interdisciplinary Center for European Studies (ICES) at Europa-Universität Flensburg. His work focuses on political communication, European crisis management, and solidarity discourses. He holds a PhD from the Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences (BIGSSS) and has conducted research at University College Dublin and the University of Hildesheim. Current Projects: Leading the Gerda Henkel Foundation-funded AGenDis project examining gender politics and (anti-)gender discourses in digital and traditional media. Research Interests: Political digital communication, comparative European politics, solidarity theory, migration policy, and media discourse analysis. His teaching includes seminars on value conflicts in European societies, the impact of social media on polarization, and gender politics. His research employs discourse network analysis to study public sphere dynamics during crises like the Eurozone crisis, migration crisis, and the pandemic response. Publications highlight his work on solidarity framing in German/Irish media, transnational media coverage of European elections, and the portrayal of wealth inequality in press discourse. He also examines leadership communication strategies of political figures such as Angela Merkel during crises. Key contributions include developing methodologies for analyzing solidarity claims in public discourse and exploring the intersection of media platforms with political mobilization across Europe.

Zijian Gongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political communication
• Sport communication
• Visual communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zijian (Harrison) Gong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising & Brand Strategy at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. His expertise spans political communication, sport communication, visual communication, advertising persuasion, and message design. He holds a Ph.D. (2015) and M.A. (2011) from Texas Tech University and Abilene Christian University, respectively. Dr. Gong’s research focuses on selective attention in persuasive messages, particularly how visual design and message layout influence recall and attitude formation. He employs quantitative methods including eye-tracking, surveys, and experimental designs. His work emphasizes understanding how source credibility and message features enhance media persuasion effectiveness. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, Texas Tech University (2015) M.A. in Communication, Abilene Christian University (2011) Key research themes include the impact of sexual appeal in advertising, motivational processing in fear/disgust appeals, and visual attention in political debates. He has received multiple awards, including the 2016 AEJMC Top Faculty Paper Award and Texas Tech’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship. Teaching focuses on media planning, advertising campaigns, and research methods. His work appears in journals like Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice , International Journal of Advertising , and Communication Monographs . His Google Scholar profile is accessible via this link .

Jordan R. Youngbloodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Humanities
• Video Game Studies
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jordan R. Youngblood is an Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair in the English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University. His research focuses on digital humanities, particularly the intersections of video games with gender, sexuality, and queer theory. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida and an M.A. from the University of Mississippi. His work explores participatory fan culture, level and narrative design, and critical gaming literacy. Dr. Youngblood’s research interests include digital culture, rhetoric, and the application of queer theory to analyze video game narratives and mechanics. His publications address topics such as homonationalism in Mass Effect, eco-apocalyptic themes in Final Fantasy VI, and queering failure in Metal Gear Solid 2. He teaches courses on interactive design, technology and culture, and identity and power dynamics. His articles span interdisciplinary fields, blending queer studies with game analysis to critique societal constructs through digital media. Though no scientific awards are listed, his contributions highlight innovative approaches to understanding video games as cultural artifacts. He currently serves as Associate Department Chair, contributing to academic leadership in the English program.