جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gabri Christaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dance
• Screendance
• Film
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gabri Christa is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in the Dance Department at Barnard College, Columbia University. She is a transdisciplinary artist whose work explores social issues through a postcolonial and experimental lens, with a creative practice that centers multigenerational work. Christa was born and raised in Curaçao and serves as the founding director of the Moving Body – Moving Image Festival and the founder of the Movement Lab at Barnard College. Her academic and artistic background includes extensive work with dance companies such as Danza Contemporanea de Cuba, DanzAbierta, and Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. She has created numerous choreographic works and her ongoing project Burnt Sugar Danz has been presented at venues including Central Park Summer Stage, Lincoln Center Out of Doors, and New York Live Arts. She also serves on New York City's Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission since 2015. Christa's research interests span multiple disciplines with a focus on the intersection of dance and film (screendance), postcolonial perspectives, cultural heritage (particularly Caribbean), and social issues through artistic expression. Her creative practice often explores ancestral connections, multigenerational narratives, and the embodiment of cultural memory. She has developed significant work around dementia and aging through her Magdalena Project, which documents her mother's experience with the condition. Her award-winning films have been screened internationally, with her latest work "Kankantri (Silk Cotton Tree)" (2024) touring festivals worldwide and winning multiple Best Film awards. The film explores her multi-ethnic heritage (Chinese, African, Jewish, and Dutch) through the lens of Surinamese spirituality and ancestral connections. John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship (1999/2000) Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Global Brain Health (2018-2019) Pangea Day Festival recognition as one of the world's 100 most promising filmmakers (2008) Emmy Nomination for "Ashe" (2019) Multiple film festival awards for "Kankantri" (2024-2025) Christa has advised numerous students through her role at Barnard College and has received significant grant support for her creative work, including from the Dia Art Foundation, Barnard College's Presidential Research Award, and the Alzheimer's Association. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges dance, film, and social commentary, creating innovative works that explore identity, memory, and cultural heritage.

Collin M. Callahanمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Collin M. Callahan is an Instructor in the Department of English and Modern Languages at Florida A&M University (FAMU), located in Tallahassee, FL. He holds a Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing from Florida State University (2022), an MFA from the University of Arkansas (2018), and a B.A. in English from the University of Iowa (2013). His primary role involves teaching courses like ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 in Freshman Communicative Skills. Callahan’s research and creative work focuses on poetry, with a notable emphasis on surrealism, regional themes, and narrative experimentation. His debut poetry collection, *Thunderbird Inn* (2022), won the Minds on Fire Open Prize and was awarded the Florida Book Awards Silver Medal. His poems have appeared in prestigious journals such as *Granta*, *Denver Quarterly*, and *Poetry Northwest*. He has also received accolades including the 2021 Bat City Review Editors’ Prize and the Walton Family Fellowship in Poetry (2016-2017). Outside academia, Callahan engages in disc golf and video games as hobbies, which occasionally influence his creative work. He maintains an active online presence at collincallahanwrites.com , showcasing his writing and recent projects.

Stephanie Attillمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Retail Studies
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Attill is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at Monash University, affiliated with the Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) research unit within Monash Business School. She specializes in retail and consumer behavior research, focusing on B2B/B2C dynamics, sustainability, and market performance in global retail sectors. Education: Bachelor of Business Management (Honours Class I) from University of Queensland (2010–2013) Her research addresses challenges and opportunities in retail and service industries, leveraging insights from multi-national corporations, government, and social enterprises. Recent media contributions highlight her work on consumer behavior shifts during crises, sustainability practices, and the digital transformation of retail. Key areas of focus include: Shopper trends analysis Economic impacts on consumer behavior Sustainable retail innovation Pandemic-driven retail adaptation Stephanie's work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable consumption and economic growth.

Zakkiya Khanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Retail Design
• Interior Architecture
• Localisation Strategies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zakkiya Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture at the University of Brighton, affiliated with the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering. She holds roles in the Design for Circular Cities and Regions (DCCR) Research Excellence Group and leads the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee at the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment. Her research focuses on retail design localization, inclusivity in education, and decolonial practices in design education. She has taught across institutions in South Africa, the UK, and Hong Kong, emphasizing collaborative and research-led pedagogy. Education: PhD in 'Conditions and Strategies for Localising Retail Design for Global Brands' (University of Pretoria, 2022), Master’s in 'Inherit Value: POPUP Skills Training Centre' (University of Pretoria, 2012). Research Interests: Retail localization, inclusive education policies, spatial narratives, and identity construction in design. She has published widely on retail design, decolonization in curricula, and global design pedagogy. Key Contributions: Co-edited The Future of Retail and Service Design (2025), organized the Inaugural Designing Retail and Service Futures Colloquium (2023), and contributed to IFI’s global design education policy review. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for ethical, community-focused design. Leadership: Former Programme Leader for BSc Interior Architecture at University of Pretoria (2018–2022), current Advisory Board member at Durban University of Technology’s Interior Design Department. Organizing member of the Design Research Society’s Special Interest Group on Retail and Service Futures.

Max Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Diaspora Studies
• Transnationalism
• Postmigration Societies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Max Müller is a Researcher at the Collaborative Research Center 'Affective Societies' at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology and Philosophy in the Faculty of Philosophy I. His research focuses on Vietnamese diaspora communities in Berlin, particularly exploring care practices around death, religious rituals, and anti-racist mobilization. Müller supports the threatened East Berlin pagoda community through engaged anthropology and volunteers with intercultural hospice service DongBangJa. Education: Studies in Social/Cultural Anthropology and Religious Studies at Georg-August University Göttingen and Vietnam National University Hanoi. Research themes include transnational mobilities, postmigration realities, and affective dimensions of care. Regional expertise in Vietnamese Berlin and transnational Vietnamese communities. Recent presentations address topics like digital deathscapes, pandemic-era care responses, and historical racism in GDR contexts. His work bridges ethnographic fieldwork with activist solidarity, highlighting intersectional challenges faced by migrant communities in healthcare and urban spaces.

Barbara Furlottiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Renaissance Italian Art
• History of Collecting
• Antiquarianism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Furlotti is an Associate Lecturer at The Courtauld Institute of Art, specializing in Renaissance art history with a focus on material culture and collecting practices. She earned her PhD from Queen Mary University of London and has held prestigious fellowships including at the Getty Research Institute and Warburg Institute. Her educational background includes: PhD in Art History, Queen Mary University of London (2009) Post-doctoral fellowship, Getty Research Institute (2009-2010) Marie Curie Fellowship, Gerda Henkel Stiftung (2012-2015) Census x Warburg x Hertziana Fellowship (2024) Furlotti's research explores the interplay between artistic production, market dynamics, and cultural consumption in Renaissance Italy. Her work examines how objects moved through networks of exchange and how collections functioned as expressions of identity and power. She investigates the materiality of art objects within their historical contexts, particularly focusing on antiquities markets and courtly display practices. Her publications demonstrate consistent attention to the economic and social dimensions of Renaissance art, with recent work focusing on authenticity, restoration ethics, and the materiality of artistic production. Exhibition catalogues co-curated on Giulio Romano showcase her ability to connect scholarly research with public engagement. Furlotti has received significant recognition including: Marie Curie Fellowship for research on antiquities markets Getty Research Institute residential fellowship Census x Warburg x Hertziana Fellowship for work on antiquarian manipulations Shortlist for the Charles Rufus Morey Book Award She has co-curated major exhibitions at Palazzo Te in Mantua, demonstrating her ability to translate academic research into public-facing projects. Her upcoming exhibition will examine the intersection of art and nature in European courts. As Secretary of the Research and Development Committee for the Society of the History of Collecting, Furlotti contributes to professional organizations advancing her research areas. She collaborates internationally on projects like the Digital Isabella d'Este archive at UC Santa Cruz, fostering interdisciplinary research networks.

Robert Geraciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religion and Technology
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• South Asian Religions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Geraci is the Knight Distinguished Chair for the Study of Religion and Culture and Professor of Religious Studies at Knox College. His research focuses on religion, science, and technology with a particular emphasis on AI and digital cultures. He holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, alongside degrees from UCSB and the University of Texas. Geraci’s work bridges global perspectives, including collaborations in India and Korea. He explores how religious narratives shape AI development and ethics, challenging apocalyptic AI visions through cultural analysis. His research spans AI ethics, South Asian religions, and virtual worlds, informed by fieldwork in India and academic grants including Fulbright awards. Education: Ph.D., Religious Studies, UC Santa Barbara (2000s); M.A., Religious Studies, UC Santa Barbara; B.A., Plan II Honors, University of Texas. Grants/Awards: Fulbright-Nehru (2018-19, 2012-13), NSF EAGER Grant (2011-2014), American Academy of Religion Collaborative Grants. His publications include Apocalyptic AI (2010), Temples of Modernity (2018), and Futures of Artificial Intelligence (2022). His research often bridges technical fields with religious thought, advocating for culturally grounded AI ethics.

Elguja Dadunashviliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Caucasus Studies
• South Caucasian (Kartvelian) languages
• Minorities in the Caucasus
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elguja Dadunashvili holds the title of Associate Professor at Ilia State University (ISU) and serves as a Lecturer/Researcher at the University of Jena's Department of Slavonic languages and Caucasus Studies since October 2013. His expertise spans South Caucasian languages, Caucasus minorities, comparative narratology, and digital research methodologies. He has held roles including Visiting Professor (2009–2013), Acting Professor (2008–2009), and researcher positions at the Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature (1991–2010). His research focuses on digital humanities applications in folklore studies, with key contributions to comparative fairy tale research and regional data management platforms like LaZAR. He has supervised PhD and BA theses on topics ranging from Svaneti rituals to Georgian literature reception history. Awards include DAAD STAR Fellowship and Volkswagen Foundation support. Teaching includes seminars on digital research methods and comparative narrative analysis. His publications include monographs on Georgian magic tales and edited volumes on Georgian folk beliefs. Collaborative projects involve creating digital archives for traditional music and ethnographic field recordings.

Joshua G. Adairمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Museum Studies
• Queer Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joshua G. Adair is an Associate Professor of English at Murray State University, where he also serves as Coordinator of Gender & Diversity Studies and Coordinator of Humanities. His academic work bridges literary studies, gender theory, and museum studies, with a focus on how institutions narrate and silence gender and sexuality. Education Ph.D., English, Northern Illinois University M.A., English, Western Illinois University B.A., British and American Literature, Blackburn College Graduate Certificates in LGBT Studies, Museum Studies, and Women's Studies from Northern Illinois University Research Interests Dr. Adair's research spans modern and contemporary British literature, queer theory, and museum studies. He examines how narratives of gender and sexuality are constructed and silenced in cultural institutions, particularly focusing on queer domesticity, historical representation, and the politics of memory. His work often centers on Beverley Nichols, house museums, and material culture. His scholarship reveals how seemingly neutral spaces like museums and historical sites actively shape cultural narratives about gender and sexuality, often marginalizing LGBTQ+ perspectives. Through critical analysis of literary texts and museum practices, he demonstrates the interconnectedness of all knowledge systems. Publication Trends Dr. Adair's recent publications show a consistent focus on queer narratives in museums and literary spaces. His work increasingly addresses contemporary issues like pandemic teaching, digital representation, and the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in cultural institutions. The 2020 edited volume "Museums, Sexuality, and Gender Activism" represents a significant contribution to the field, examining global LGBTQ+ representation in museums. Scientific Awards Murray State Faculty Development Grant, 2016 Murray State Outstanding Research Award, 2016 Golden Key Fellowship, 2015 College of Humanities and Fine Arts Teaching Excellence Award, 2014 College of Humanities and Fine Arts Faculty Service Award, 2013 Regents Residential College Faculty of the Year, 2012 Teaching and Mentorship Dr. Adair teaches across multiple disciplines including English, Gender & Diversity Studies, and Humanities. His courses range from foundational writing classes to advanced seminars on queer literature and theory. He has developed innovative teaching approaches that connect literary analysis with real-world issues of gender and sexuality. His mentorship extends to supporting LGBTQ+ students and developing curriculum that challenges traditional academic boundaries. Professional Activities As Coordinator of Gender & Diversity Studies, Dr. Adair leads program development and community engagement initiatives. His work as an assemblage artist informs his academic perspective on material culture. He is active in professional organizations including the American Association of Museums, Modern Language Association, Midwest Modern Language Association, and National Women's Studies Association.

• Material Culture
• Migrant Communities
• Urban Anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ann Cassiman is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), affiliated with the Institute for Anthropological Research in Africa (IARA). Her research focuses on youth in Muslim migrant communities (zongos) in Accra, Ghana, emphasizing themes like friendship, kinship, online relationships, and gender dynamics. She has conducted fieldwork on seamstresses in zongos, exploring DIY innovation and femininity. Earlier work centered on material culture and housing in Northern Ghana, resulting in books and exhibitions like *SONGO* and *Home Call*. She coordinates the Advanced Master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies (CADES). Teaching includes project management, economic anthropology, and interdisciplinary seminars. She lectures at the University of Antwerp and guest-lectures at institutions like Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen. Her interests span urban development, migratory biographies, and the commodification of cultural dwelling. Recent publications explore photographic archives, cyber trickery, and mental health self-help groups in Accra's zongos. Key activities include supervising PhD projects on topics such as mental health in Burkina Faso, digital youth in Togo, and urban futures in Côte d'Ivoire. She collaborates on initiatives like *CityLabs* studying 'making' in African cities. Her work bridges ethnography with policy, emphasizing urban dynamics and social cohesion.

• Museum Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• Indigenous Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alison Brown is a Personal Chair in the School of Social Science at the University of Aberdeen, specializing in museum anthropology and Indigenous heritage. Her work bridges academic research with community collaboration, focusing on cultural revitalization through museum collections. She has held curatorial roles at UK institutions including the Pitt Rivers Museum and Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Current projects include the Leverhulme-funded 'Blackfoot Collections in UK Museums' network and the AHRC-supported 'Narrative Objects' project exploring Sakha cultural revival through festival artifacts. Her research interests center on colonial legacies, Indigenous knowledge systems, and ethical museum practices. She co-edits Museum Worlds: Advances in Museum Research and serves on the Smithsonian SIMA National Advisory Board. Brown directs the MLitt Museum Studies program and has led grants totaling over £600k from AHRC, Leverhulme, and other bodies. Recent work emphasizes digital access to heritage and virtual collaboration between museums and Indigenous communities globally. Key affiliations include the Scottish Centre for Himalayan Research and the Institute for Conflict, Transition, and Peace Research. She advises on museum ethics for institutions like the British Museum and collaborates internationally with Blackfoot and Sakha scholars on repatriation and cultural heritage initiatives.

Margaret Priceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disability Studies
• Rhetoric and Composition
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Price is a Professor and Director of the Disability Studies Program at The Ohio State University. Their work focuses on rhetoric, disability studies, and qualitative research methods. They hold a PhD from the University of Massachusetts, an MFA from the University of Michigan, and a BA from Amherst College. Key research interests include academic accessibility, disability justice, and the intersection of mental health and education. Price co-leads the Transformative Access Project and has been recognized with the Alison Piepmeier Book Prize (2024) and a Fulbright Award (2020). Their writing explores concepts like 'access priming,' 'crip spacetime,' and institutional accountability. Recent publications address quiet rooms in higher education, nonclusive design, and temporal dynamics of disability. Price's work emphasizes proactive accessibility frameworks and radical inclusion practices, including their signature 'access invocation' ritual. They also engage in participatory research on accessible gatherings through interviews with community members. Grants include co-PI roles in the Transformative Access Project, and their advocacy extends to policy critiques around faculty accommodations and mental health support systems. Price's interdisciplinary approach bridges rhetoric, disability studies, and social justice activism.

• Critical Marketing
• Political Branding
• Consumer Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Mona Moufahim is a leading scholar in Critical Marketing and Consumer Behavior at the Stirling Management School , University of Stirling. Her research interrogates the intersections of Political Branding , Religious Identity , and Social Inclusion , with a focus on marginalized communities, ethical consumption, and transformative pedagogies. Research Themes Critical Marketing and Political Economy Religion, Spirituality and Consumption Migrant Networks and Cultural Integration Community Development and Co-operative Models Transnational Education Marketing Intersectionality in Marketplaces Her recent work explores bullshit consumption during lockdowns, disability and marketplace access , and political branding in turbulent times . She advocates for critical pedagogies to address inequality and inspire systemic change in marketing education.

Soulé Déesseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Afrofuturism
• Multicultural Art
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Soulé Déesse is a Haitian-American interdisciplinary artist and educator, currently serving as Professor of the Practice and Chair of Drawing and Painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts University. Her work merges Afrofuturism, Vodou spirituality, and global Baroque aesthetics to explore identity, displacement, and social justice. Educational Background: BFA in Drawing and Painting & BA in Psychology (Wayne State University, Detroit) MFA (Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia) Research Interests: Afrobaroque, digital Vodunism, colorism, post-human identity, and the interplay between tradition and technology. Her work challenges colonial legacies and promotes cross-cultural empathy through multimedia installations, video paintings, and performance. Exhibitions & Awards: Showcased globally: Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, Mahmoud Darwish Museum (Palestine), Bogotá Arte Contemporaneo, and others. Awards: Best of Show (Migrations Film Festival), Yaddo Residency Grant, and a pending nomination for the Anonymous Was A Woman Award. Key Themes in Work: Reclaiming marginalized narratives, confronting colorism, and exploring ancestral wisdom through installations like Aphrocene (2023) and Granmé (2021–24). Her work often blends sculpture, video, and experimental sound to create immersive, thought-provoking experiences. Teaching & Leadership: As Chair of Drawing and Painting at SMFA, she fosters interdisciplinary creativity and critical dialogue in her courses, emphasizing the role of art in social change.

Anastasia Drandakiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Byzantine Archaeology
• Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Painting
• Material Culture Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anastasia Drandaki is an Associate Professor in Byzantine Archaeology at the Department of History and Archaeology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she specializes in Byzantine and Post-Byzantine painting and material culture. She has held this position since 2018, following many years as Curator of the Byzantine Collection at the Benaki Museum in Athens. As a 2013-2014 member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ, she has established herself as a leading scholar in Byzantine material culture and icon studies. Drandaki was trained at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) as an archaeologist and art historian, earning both her BA and PhD there, and also attended intensive computing courses at the University of Westminster, London, where she designed a documentation system for the Benaki Museum Byzantine Collection. Her research focuses on Late Antique and Medieval Metalwork; Art and Material Culture in Late Antique and Medieval Mediterranean; the Art and Cult of Icons; Pilgrimage; the arts of Sinai; Science and Technology in Archaeology and Museums; and the History of Byzantine Collections. She has curated or co-curated acclaimed Byzantine exhibitions worldwide, including Pilgrimage to Sinai (2004), The Origins of El Greco (2009-2010), Heaven and Earth (2013-2015), and Routes of icons (2023). Her publications include the comprehensive monograph on Late Antique copperwares (2020) and the first study on a newly discovered early Palaiologan Epitaphios (2023). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Byzantine material culture across multiple dimensions, from technical analysis of artifacts to the cultural contexts of religious art production and circulation. Her work increasingly integrates scientific analysis with traditional art historical approaches, particularly evident in her studies of metalwork and icon technology. Drandaki serves as Head Researcher for the Benaki Museum in the EU-funded ERC RICONTRANS project (2019-present) on Visual Culture, Piety and Propaganda: Transfer and reception of Russian Religious Art in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean. She is also a member of the Scientific Expert Panel of the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center (STARC) and the APAC Labs in The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia, and since 2021 has served as Vice-president in the Board of the Christian Archaeological Society, responsible for the publication of the Deltion journal. Based in office 406 at the University Campus in Athens, Drandaki continues to bridge museum practice with academic research, bringing her extensive curatorial experience to bear on her scholarly work and teaching in Byzantine archaeology and art history.