جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Greg Urbanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Cultural Motion
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Greg Urban is the Arthur Hobson Quinn Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania , with a career spanning over four decades. His work bridges Linguistic Anthropology , Cultural Motion , and Business Anthropology , focusing on how culture circulates through societies, corporations, and global contexts. He has held leadership roles as Chairman of Anthropology at UPenn (2001-2007, 2014-2018) and directed research initiatives like the Culture and Nuclear War Project . Education : Ph.D. in Anthropology (1978), MA (1973), BA (1971) from the University of Chicago. Key Books : Metaculture: How Culture Moves through the World (2001), The Culture Puzzle (2021), and Nation-States and Indians in Latin America (1991). Urban’s research interests include: Cultural Motion : The dynamics of cultural replication and transmission across societies Discourse Analysis : Rituals, power structures, and semiotic flows in communication Corporate Anthropology : Ethnographic studies of business organizations and citizenship Amerindian Cultures : Sociolinguistics and cultural practices in Brazil and South America His articles (1978-2025) reveal trends in: Corporate semiotics and affective cultural forms Constitutional discourse and citizenship Amazonian mythologies and ethnographic theory Metaculture as a framework for globalization Ritual practices and linguistic relativity Comparative studies of nation-state-indigenous interactions Scientific Awards : Lindback & Ira H. Abrams Awards for Teaching Guggenheim Fellowship Center for Advanced Study Fellowship American Ethnological Society Book Prize Multiple University Research Awards Urban’s advising and grants focus on: Interdisciplinary projects blending anthropology with business and political science Long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Brazil STS (Science and Technology Studies) collaborations Studies of corporate citizenship and constitutional processes

John Gledhillمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conflict Processes
• Social Mobilisation
• Contentious Politics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Gledhill is an Associate Professor of Global Governance in the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford, where he teaches courses on Global Governance and Diplomacy, Peacebuilding & Statebuilding, and Power, Conflict, & the Arts. He is a Fellow of St. Cross College and actively collaborates with international institutions such as the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (University of Queensland), the Conflict Research Society, and OxPeace, a multidisciplinary peace research network at Oxford. PhD in Government from Georgetown University BA in History and Political Science from Trinity College, Dublin His research spans peace and conflict studies, focusing on the political dimensions of development, nonviolent resistance, and the role of music and the arts in conflict and peacebuilding. Recent work examines UN peacekeeping withdrawal legacies, the economic impacts of peace operation exits, and the integration of arts into peace processes. The 15 most recent publications reflect his expertise in UN peacekeeping dynamics, state formation, and the intersection of arts and conflict. These include studies in the European Journal of International Relations , Journal of Global Security Studies , and International Peacekeeping , alongside book chapters and encyclopedia entries addressing transitional justice, regime transitions, and globalization's effects on emerging economies. Scientific Awards: Teaching Excellence Award, University of Oxford (2013) Teaching Excellence Award, London School of Economics (prior to 2013) John has supervised research students Sabrina Brandt and Rachel Nguyen-Morrow. His projects include ESRC-funded studies on post-peacekeeping withdrawal outcomes and investigations into music's role in UN peacebuilding. He contributes to academic governance through roles on the Conflict Research Society's Governing Council and the OxPeace Steering Committee.

Anja Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 18th-Century English Literature and Culture
• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Constructions of Childhood in Literature and Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anja Müller is a Professor at the University of Siegen , specializing in English Literature and Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Humanities. Her research spans 18th-century English literature , children's and young adult literature , and neomedievalism in contemporary media, including A Song of Ice and Fire and role-playing games. She leads the Research Center for European Children's and Young Adult Literature and co-edits the book series Studies in European Literature for Children and Young Adults . Education : Magister Artium (1995), PhD (2000) in English Literary Studies Positions : W3 Professor at University of Siegen (since 2010), previously held positions at TU Chemnitz, Otto-Friedrich University Bamberg, and Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald Research Focus : Explores intersections of childhood construction , canon formation , and intermedial adaptation . Notable projects include DFG-funded work on canon and social imaginaries in British children's literature and the edited book series on European children's literature. Publication Trends reflect her expertise in 18th-century cultural discourse (e.g., periodicals, garden symbolism), children's canon dynamics , and fantasy literature analysis (e.g., Tolkien, Stoppard, Game of Thrones). Scientific Recognition : Children's Literature Association Honor Book (2009) CDE-Award (2002) for her dissertation DFG and Fritz Thyssen Stiftung project funding International fellowships (e.g., Roger W. Eddy Fellowship, DAAD grants) Labs and Teams : Directs the Research Center 'European Children's and Young Adult Literature' and collaborates with institutions like the University of Tübingen and Routledge. Coordinates DFG projects and international conferences on canon studies and childhood representation.

Musab Younisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Political Thought
• Race and Empire
• Anticolonialism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Musab Younis is an Associate Professor of Political Theory at the University of Oxford and Jarvis Doctorow Fellow in Politics at St Edmund Hall. After completing his MPhil and DPhil at Oxford, he served as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London before returning to Oxford in 2024. Research Interests: His work focuses on international political thought, particularly race, empire, and anticolonialism during the late 19th and 20th centuries. He explores connections between historical imperial thought and contemporary political theory through three main directions: anticolonial political thought (especially Black and African movements), histories of race and racism, and questions of spatiality in global politics. Teaching: Musab teaches political theory across multiple undergraduate programs at St Edmund Hall, including Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and History and Politics. He instructs first-year students in Introduction to Politics, second- and third-year cohorts in Theory of Politics, and offers optional political theory papers. Scientific Awards: Jarvis Doctorow Fellowship in Politics Academic Affiliation: He maintains a Governing Body Fellowship at St Edmund Hall (Teddy Hall) at Oxford University.

Harry Dennyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Writing Center Studies
• Rhetoric
• Queer Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Harry Denny serves as Professor and Director of the Writing Lab at Purdue University's Department of English, overseeing both physical consultations and the globally accessed Online Writing Lab (OWL). His leadership shapes institutional writing pedagogy through critical engagement with identity politics and social justice frameworks. His educational foundation includes a BA in American Studies from the University of Iowa, an MA in Sociology from the University of Colorado, and a PhD in Rhetoric and Communication from Temple University. This interdisciplinary background informs his critique of power structures within academic spaces. Denny's research pioneers intersections between Writing Center Studies, Queer Theory, and Social Justice, examining how gender, sexuality, and HIV/AIDS politics manifest in writing pedagogy. He maps sociocultural dynamics in one-to-one mentoring through monographs like Facing the Center while challenging heteronormative assumptions in educational spaces. His work consistently centers marginalized voices, particularly through analyses of media representations and identity disclosure in writing centers. Recent publications reveal intensified focus on decolonial approaches and translanguaging in international writing center collaborations (Colombia/USA), alongside queer possibilities in everyday mentoring practices. This trajectory extends his lifelong commitment to dismantling oppressive structures through writing center praxis, emphasizing anti-racist programming and professional labor conditions. As Writing Lab Director, Denny cultivates Purdue's writing support ecosystem where theoretical rigor meets practical application. His team operationalizes critical frameworks through tutor training, OWL content development, and community partnerships that transform writing centers into sites of social change.

Antje Wiltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• English as a Lingua Franca
• Discourse Analysis
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Antje Wilton is a W2 Professor for English Linguistics with a Focus on Sociolinguistics at the Institute of English Philology (WE6) within the Department of Philosophy and Humanities at Freie Universität Berlin. She is a leading scholar in sociolinguistics, English as a Lingua Franca (ELF), and discourse analysis, with a focus on media, sports, and forensic linguistics. Education: Magistra Artium in English, German, and Sociology (1990-1997) PhD: English and Applied Linguistics, University of Erfurt (2006) Her research spans sociolinguistics , multimodal interaction , discourse analysis , and cross-cultural communication . Recent work examines language use in sports interviews, media discourse, and forensic settings. She has co-edited volumes on organizational language and European linguistic dynamics. Key article trends include analyzing interactional strategies in sports interviews, ELF usage in media, and discourse patterns in public security debates. She teaches courses on sociolinguistics, language and space, and global English.

Aleksandra Krstićمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Media Studies
• Digital Journalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aleksandra Krstić is a full professor at the Faculty of Political Science, University of Belgrade, where she teaches courses including Political Journalism , Visual Representation of Politics , and Media and Journalism in a Global Context . She serves as Vice-Dean for Research Activities and leads the Center for Media and Media Research. PhD in Culture and Media (2015) from University of Belgrade Master's and BA in Journalism from Faculty of Political Science Her research examines media representation of EU institutions , authoritarian communication , digital journalism ethics , and migrant portrayal in Serbian media . Recent work analyzes visual security narratives , presidential communication strategies , and opinion dynamics in social media . Scientific awards include the Đoko Vlajković Foundation Award (2018) and multiple European integration media awards. She leads international projects like DepolarisingEU (COST Action 22165) and Strengthening Local Media in Serbia (US Alumni Grant). Krstić collaborates with institutions including International Organization for Migration (IOM) and European Commission, and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Regional Security and Political Perspectives .

Peter Hastieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Education
• Sport Pedagogy
• Teacher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Hastie is a Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. With over 224 peer-reviewed publications, he is recognized as the top physical education scientist in the United States and ranks fourth globally. His work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly the Sport Education Model, and has been adopted internationally across diverse educational contexts. Expertise: Sport Education Model, physical education curriculum design, teacher development, and motor skill progression in children. Global Impact: Implemented educational frameworks in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, and China, contributing to widespread curriculum adaptations and teacher training programs. Hastie’s research emphasizes student engagement, inclusive education, and interdisciplinary integration (e.g., combining mathematics with PE). He co-created Auburn’s ActiveU and ActiveMe online physical education resources, now adopted by institutions nationwide and in multiple languages. Awards & Recognition: 2024 Creative Research and Scholarship Award from Auburn University. Inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology, reflecting his status as a leading scholar and practitioner. Hastie has delivered keynote speeches on six continents, advanced the understanding of skill development in children with disabilities, and contributed to policy discussions on health-related fitness education. His work bridges research and practice, influencing both academic discourse and real-world teaching methodologies.

Inci Dirimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German as a Second Language (DaZ)
• Multilingualism in Education
• Migration Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Inci Dirim is a Professor at the Department of German Studies within the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna . Her work focuses on German as a Second Language (DaZ) , multilingualism, migration pedagogy, and educational equity. She has developed diagnostic tools for language assessment, contributed to curriculum design, and critically analyzed discrimination mechanisms in language education. Education : Magistra Artium (MA) in Linguistics and German Studies from the University of Bremen (1991); PhD in Educational Science from the University of Hamburg (1997) Her research emphasizes language diagnostics , cultural identity , and reflexive pedagogy , particularly in contexts of linguistic and social heterogeneity. She has led projects like TESSLA (language support for multilingual children) and Unterrichtsbegleitende Sprachstandsbeobachtung DaZ (classroom language assessment). Recent publications explore inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to DaZ, normative foundations in language teaching, and separation practices in language promotion. She serves as a key figure in the Austrian Association for German as a Foreign/Second Language (ÖDaF) and the German Society for Educational Science (DGfE) , advocating for critical perspectives on language, migration, and education. Her teaching includes courses on Basics of German as a Foreign and Second Language , Modern German Literature , and Language Diagnostics .

Golfo Alexopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Russia and the Soviet Union
• Stalinism and authoritarianism
• Medicine/Health and society
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Golfo Alexopoulos is a Professor and Director of the USF Institute for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies at the University of South Florida's School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and an M.A. from Yale University. Her research focuses on Soviet and Russian authoritarianism, Stalinist systems, political violence, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on disinformation and medical exploitation in the Stalinist Gulag. A key work is Illness and Inhumanity in Stalin’s Gulag (2017), examining prisoner dehumanization through archival health records. Teaching spans contemporary Russian politics, comparative authoritarianism, and the Soviet Union. She integrates multimedia and personal experiences, including slides from her time in the USSR during Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and Putin eras. Her advising has supported students entering academia, diplomacy, and international law. Her research also explores Stalin’s disenfranchisement policies and Soviet citizenship through petitions discovered in Siberian archives. Current work links 20th-century Soviet authoritarianism to modern Russian disinformation strategies. She directs the USF Institute for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship on global political systems.

Anders Kristian Strandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literary Theory
• Romanticism
• German Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anders Kristian Strand is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen's Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, part of the Faculty of Art, Music, and Design. His research focuses on literary theory, German and classical literature, translation studies, and modernist thought. He holds a PhD from the University of Bergen (2008) and has supervised doctoral theses such as *With His Blood He Wrote* (2017). Strand’s work explores motifs like decay, memory, and nature across authors like Wordsworth, Proust, Adorno, and Hölderlin. He frequently publishes in journals like *Norwegian Journal of Literary Studies* and contributes to academic editing, including leadership roles in journal editions. Strand also engages in public lectures and media appearances, such as his 2024 podcast on Joseph Conrad’s *Heart of Darkness*. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including cultural theory, aesthetic philosophy, and the history of literary criticism. Key areas of expertise include the Faustian motif, romanticism, and the intersection of emotion and literature in works by Rilke and Woolf. Strand’s publications analyze textual action in Williams’ *Paterson*, Adorno’s hermeneutical approaches, and the role of rivers in classical and modern texts. He collaborates with institutions like the Arkadia Project and has presented at venues ranging from academic colloquia to the Bergen Public Library’s literary events.

Szende Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Didactics
• Applied Linguistics
• Lexicography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Szende Thomas is a full Professor at Inalco (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales). He serves as Director of the EA 4514 Plidam research center and heads the Hungarian Studies section at Inalco. His academic work focuses on language teaching, cultural differences in dictionaries, and applied linguistics. Director, EA 4514 Plidam Research Center Head of Hungarian Studies Section, Inalco Member, UNESCO Chair "Language Policies for Multilingualism" Executive Committee Jury member, Paris University Thesis Prize Member, Inalco Scientific Council His research spans language didactics , applied linguistics , and lexicography . He has published extensively on second culture teaching, bilingual dictionary analysis, and language appropriation dynamics, with recent work on language-culture pedagogy and grammatical instruction methodologies. Key publication themes include: intercultural education , language policy in Central/Eastern Europe , bilingual dictionary design , and Hungarian language didactics . His academic contributions extend to methodological works like the Assimil Hungarian language series and specialized dictionaries.

Dana Schmalzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• international refugee law
• European refugee law
• fundamental rights
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dana Schmalz is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, Germany, and currently serves as a visiting scholar at Columbia Law School and a fellow at the Columbia Center for Contemporary Critical Thought in New York. Funded by an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship, she pursues a two-year research project examining critical dimensions of international refugee law and migration governance. Her academic profile combines rigorous legal scholarship with theoretical engagement across international law, political philosophy, and migration studies. Dr. Schmalz earned her doctorate from the University of Frankfurt in 2017 with a dissertation on democratic theoretical issues in refugee law, followed by an LL.M. in Comparative Legal Thought from Cardozo Law School, New York, in the same year. She serves as an editor for the journal Kritische Justiz (KJ), contributing to critical legal scholarship in German-speaking academic circles. Her research centers on the intersection of refugee law and democratic theory, examining how political rights are secured for those without voice in democratic processes. She critically investigates population discourse and its relationship to migration governance, exploring how demographic projections shape perceptions of 'too many' migrants. Her scholarship analyzes the language and power structures of international law, examining how legal frameworks construct hierarchies and influence global governance. She has published extensively on European border policies, refugee protection mechanisms, and the theoretical foundations of international legal order. Dr. Schmalz's recent publications reveal a sophisticated analysis of migration governance that connects historical developments with contemporary challenges. She examines how legal concepts like responsibility-sharing function in practice, investigating the role of geopolitical proximity in determining state obligations toward refugees. Her work consistently combines rigorous legal analysis with critical theoretical perspectives, often challenging conventional understandings of migration governance. She explores the internalization of borders in demographic thinking and the ways legal frameworks contribute to perceptions of migration as 'excess.' Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship supporting current research As an active contributor to Völkerrechtsblog, Dr. Schmalz helps shape digital infrastructure for global legal scholarship. Her work connects with broader academic communities through collaborations with scholars across international law and refugee studies. While specific grant details beyond the Humboldt fellowship aren't provided in the source material, her extensive publication record indicates sustained research activity across multiple funding cycles. She engages with practical policy challenges through her analysis of European migration governance and refugee protection mechanisms. Dr. Schmalz's research connects with multiple academic networks through her work at the Max Planck Institute, Columbia University, and her editorial role at Kritische Justiz. Her scholarship bridges German and Anglo-American academic traditions, contributing to transnational legal discourse on migration and refugee protection. She participates in interdisciplinary conversations that connect legal scholarship with political theory, philosophy, and migration studies.

Charles L. Leavitt IVمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature
• Italian Film Studies
• Fascism and Resistance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Charles L. Leavitt IV is the William Payden Associate Professor of Italian and Film at the University of Notre Dame, serving as Director of Graduate Studies in Italian. His research focuses on modern and contemporary Italian literature and film, with specialties in post-war cultural history, Fascism/Resistance studies, and minoritized cultures. He co-directs the Primo Levi Digital Commentary project and holds affiliations with the Kellogg Institute for International Studies and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. Leavitt’s work has been honored with major awards, including the 2020 AAIS Visual Studies Book Prize for Italian Neorealism: A Cultural History and the 2022 Society for Italian Studies Essay Prize. Education: Ph.D. (Literature), M.A. (Italian Studies), and B.A. (Comparative Literature) from the University of Notre Dame and University of Oregon. His teaching spans Italian literature, cinema, and comparative studies, with a focus on post-war and contemporary contexts. He organizes the Italian Research Seminar and Modern Roads to Rome lecture series, and serves on editorial boards for Italian Studies , Italianist , and Annali d'italianistica . Key research areas include Italian Jewish culture, African American-Italian cultural intersections, and the legacy of Fascism. His current book project examines African American soldiers’ roles in Allied-Occupied Italy. Leavitt’s scholarship bridges film, literature, and history, emphasizing transnational cultural flows and Italian contributions to global culture. Award-winning educator, Leavitt has received teaching excellence awards from the University of Reading and University of Notre Dame. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining close textual analysis with broader historical and cultural frameworks to explore identity, memory, and resistance in 20th-century Italy.

Melanie Racette-Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender Studies
• Roman Literature
• Classical Reception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melanie Racette-Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Classics Department at the University of Winnipeg. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality in Roman literature, Latin literature of the late Republic and early Empire, classical reception in Renaissance and modern culture, and the city of Rome. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD from the University of Toronto. Her work bridges textual analysis with historical and cultural context, examining themes like patronage, slavery, and gendered roles in Roman elegy. She has published extensively on Propertius’ poetry, exploring concepts like fides (faith/loyalty), marriage contracts, and women’s agency in ancient texts. Recent publications include analyses of masculinity in Augustan-era literature and embodied identities in Roman elegy. Racette-Campbell’s research also engages with material culture, such as papyri records, to reconstruct economic practices in antiquity. She is involved in academic initiatives like the New Directions in Classics VIII conference and contributes to undergraduate and graduate teaching in classical studies.