جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kyung-Ho Chaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Literature and Science
• Evolutionary Biology
• Walter Benjamin Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kyung-Ho Cha serves as Junior Professor of Modern German Literature at the University of Bayreuth's Faculty of Languages & Literature within the Department of New German Literature. His academic journey includes studies at Bonn, Oxford, and Columbia University, followed by doctoral work at Technical University Berlin completed in 2010. His research centers on three interconnected domains: literature-science intersections with focus on evolutionary biology and Walter Benjamin's writings; literary representations of migration; and human rights discourse in contemporary literature. This tripartite framework informs his critical analysis of authors like Elfriede Jelinek and Fatih Akin. Cha's publications reveal consistent engagement with transnational themes, particularly examining German-Turkish cultural dynamics, refugee narratives, and ethical dimensions of literary representation. His work demonstrates methodological rigor in bridging literary analysis with philosophical and scientific discourse. German National Merit Foundation Fellowship DAAD Fellowship ICI Berlin Institute Fellowship DFG Fellowship Volkswagen-Foundation Support Harvard Mahindra Humanities Center Fellowship (2011-2012) Cha has directed significant research projects including the DFG-funded 'Seelenwanderung und literarische Kommunikation' at Freie Universität Berlin and contributed to the DFG Graduiertenkolleg 'Körper-Inszenierungen'. His editorial work on human rights literature demonstrates leadership in establishing interdisciplinary scholarly dialogues. Current research continues to explore migration narratives within the 'Future Migration' initiative at Bayreuth.

Klaas Huizingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systematic Theology
• Theological Ethics
• Contemporary Theological Issues
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Klaas Huizing serves as Professor of Systematic Theology and Contemporary Theological Issues at the Institute for Protestant Theology and Religious Education, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg. Appointed Ordinarius at the Chair of Protestant Theology I since 1998, he maintains an active academic presence with consultation hours and direct contact channels at Wittelsbacherplatz 1. His educational trajectory spans 1977-1986 with Philosophy and Theology studies across Münster, Kampen (NL), Hamburg, Heidelberg, and Munich. He achieved dual doctorates—Dr. phil. (1986) and Dr. theol. (1989)—followed by habilitation (Dr. habil.) in 1993. Huizing's research interrogates theological ethics through frameworks of shame/honor cultures, 21st-century relevance of Reformation thought, and Karl Barth's legacy. His work bridges systematic theology with public discourse, emphasizing anthropological dimensions and contemporary applicability. The 2022 monograph Lebenslehre exemplifies his project of constructing accessible theology for modern existential challenges. Publication trends reveal consistent ethical engagement across two decades, evolving from Barth studies (2018) through sin/reformation critiques (2017) to foundational ethical systems (2016). His methodology integrates narrative theology (2018 novel), aesthetic philosophy (2015 trilogy), and practical pastoral applications (2009 fear analysis), demonstrating interdisciplinary fluidity between biblical exegesis, philosophical anthropology, and cultural criticism. Accolades include: Förderpreis des Freistaates Bayern für junge Schriftsteller (1995) TZ-Stern literary award (1999) Villa-Concordia-Preis (2002) Villa-Concordia-Stipendium residency (2003) Huizing directs significant editorial work as chief editor of OPUS cultural magazine since 2006 and publisher since 2016, while maintaining P.E.N. Club membership since 1997. His academic trajectory—from Munich assistant (1988-1995) to Würzburg representative (1995)—culminated in his current professorship, sustained alongside marriage since 1981 and parenthood to two daughters. No laboratory or team affiliations are documented in source materials.

Wolfram R. Kellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval English Literature
• Early Modern English Literature
• Scottish Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfram R. Keller is a Professor at the Department of English Philology, Faculty of Philosophy and Humanities, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on medieval and early modern English/Scottish literature, classical reception, and theories of authorship, with special emphasis on temporal structures in literary works. His research explores the transformation of classical traditions in medieval and Renaissance texts, particularly through the lens of hybridity and temporality. Key areas include Chaucer's dream visions, Shakespearean chronologies, Trojan narratives, and intersections of literature with economics and music. Recent work examines how texts strategically reinvent antiquity to address contemporary concerns. Keller leads multiple collaborative research initiatives, including as Principal Investigator for DFG Research Group FOR 2305 Diskursive Representations (2016-2023) examining discursive innovations, and the Excellence Cluster Temporal Communities (2020-present) studying time as a literary construct. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with how medieval/early modern authors reframe classical tropes to negotiate cultural identity. He directs projects on 'Troynovant Revisited' (DFG 2023–present) analyzing hybridization of classical antiquity in English literature, and 'Shakespearean Chronologies' (Einstein Circle 2016-2019) investigating asynchronous temporalities. His interdisciplinary approach connects literary studies with philosophy, musicology, and economic history.

• British Literature
• American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Frank Erik Pointner serves as Professor of English Literature at the University of Duisburg-Essen within the Faculty of Humanities and Department of English and American Studies. He holds critical administrative roles including academic advisor for Bachelor/Master Anglophone Studies and Teacher Training programs, Chair of the Examination Board for Bachelor/Master programs, and Deputy Chair of the Commission for Teaching and Study Affairs. His institutional presence spans curriculum development, examination oversight, and gender equality initiatives. Pointner earned his MBA from the University of Mannheim (1991), followed by a PhD in Linguistics (1994) with thesis Cockney Glottalling: A Statistical Analysis of Contemporary London Speech , and completed his Habilitation at the University of Duisburg (2001) with Bawdy and Soul: A Revaluation of Shakespeare’s Sonnets . His 2008 professorial appointment solidified his specialization in Medieval/Renaissance studies, Romanticism, and British/American popular culture. His research traverses British/American literary traditions with concentrated expertise in Byron studies, Shakespearean sonnets, phonetics, and cultural representations of identity. Notable intersections include comics as literary adaptation tools, protest music as political expression, and working-class identity construction in popular culture. Methodologically, he bridges historical linguistics with contemporary cultural analysis, examining phenomena from Chaucerian lyrics to Hurricane Katrina's cultural aftermath. Pointner's publication trajectory reveals evolving thematic clusters: early work on phonetics and medieval literature expanded into Romanticism (particularly Byron reception in Germany), then progressively incorporated comics studies and protest music analysis. His recent scholarship demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting graphic narratives with pedagogical applications while maintaining rigorous philological foundations in English literary history. As an educator, he directs curriculum development for English language and literature programs, teaching courses ranging from historical phonology to graphic novels. His administrative leadership in examination boards and study advisory roles directly shapes degree structures across Bachelor, Master, and Teacher Training programs at the university level.

Ingrid Hotz-Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Queer Studies
• Women's Literature
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Hotz-Davies is Professor of English Literature and Gender Studies at the English Seminar, Philosophische Fakultät, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She has held this position since 2001 and leads a dynamic research environment focused on gender, queer theory, early modern literature, and cultural narratives. She is actively involved in multiple academic programs and leadership roles, including co-directing the Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies and serving as the Gender Equality Representative for academic staff and students. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Dalhousie University (Canada), an MA/State Examination from the University of Munich, and a habilitation completed in Munich in 2000. Her research interests include Gender/Queer Studies, Women’s Literature from the Renaissance to the present, Early Modern Prose, and the dynamics of censorship and identity formation. She has organized numerous seminars on topics such as queer theory, camp aesthetics, postmodern realism, and the cultural construction of heterosexuality. Her work bridges literary analysis with philosophical, psychoanalytic, and sociopolitical inquiry. The recent publications analyzed reflect a consistent engagement with gender performativity, camp aesthetics, closet narratives, and the intersections of literature with psychoanalysis, religion, and political power. Her scholarship spans from Renaissance texts to contemporary science fiction, demonstrating a broad and interdisciplinary reach. Gender Equality Representative, University of Tübingen (since Nov. 2023) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus MA Program 'Crossway in Cultural Narratives' (since 2017) Co-Director, Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies (since 2013) Equal Opportunities Officer, University of Tübingen (2014–present; also 2002–2006) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Program 'Cultural Studies in Literary Interzones' (2010–2018) She supervises a diverse group of PhD candidates working on topics such as precariousness in Jean Rhys, polymigrant imagination, feminist speculative fiction, posthuman weird fiction, and the representation of subaltern female workers. Her mentorship extends into interdisciplinary research involving affect theory, postcolonial studies, and identity politics. While no direct mention of funding grants is made, her leadership in international Erasmus Mundus programs implies significant grant acquisition and project management experience. She is affiliated with the English Seminar's research environment and contributes to collaborative projects such as the 'Dark Side of Camp Aesthetics' and 'Naturalization of Gender'. Her work fosters transnational academic exchange and critical inquiry into marginalized voices and cultural border zones.

Katrin Dennerleinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computational Philology
• Digital Humanities
• German Literary History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katrin Dennerlein is a Senior Lecturer at the Chair of Computational Philology and Modern German Literary History, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Würzburg. She specializes in digital humanities, computational philology, and emotion analysis in German literary drama. Her work bridges historical text digitization with modern algorithmic analysis, particularly through projects like Drama Corpora and Emotions in Drama. Projects: Leads the Drama Corpora initiative for digitizing cultural heritage, focusing on Hamburg Gänsemarktoper libretti (1678–1730) using OCR4all. Research Focus: Emotion analysis in German drama (1650–1815), sentiment classification with transformer models, and narratology in the context of spatial turn. Collaborations: Works with Dr. Christian Reul and the Center for Philology and Digitality, supported by DFG funding. Her recent publications emphasize emotion dynamics in historical plays, leveraging machine learning to analyze genre-specific patterns. She also contributes to methodological advancements in sentiment annotation and digital preservation of cultural memory through dramatic texts.

Lily Tonger-Erkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Rhetoric and Gender
• German Literature (Early Modern to Present)
• Drama and Theatre Theory
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Lily Tonger-Erk is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tübingen ’s Department of Philosophy, Rhetoric, and Media , where she specializes in Rhetoric and Gender , 18th-Century German Literature , and Intermediality . She habilitated in December 2023 with a thesis on Mediology, Poetics, and Dramaturgy of Space in 18th-Century Drama , earning a venia legendi in Modern German Literature and General Rhetoric . Currently, she leads a sub-project under the BMBF grant Arguing about Sex and Gender: Conflict and Consensus in Science Communication and temporarily deputizes for a professorship at the University of Duisburg-Essen during the 2024 summer semester. Education: Dr. phil. (PhD) in 2010 from the University of Münster, focusing on Actio: Body and Gender in Rhetoric ; Habilitation: Completed in March 2023 at the University of Tübingen. Her research emphasizes intersections of Rhetoric, Gender, and Spatial Theory in historical and contemporary contexts. She explores Intertextuality , Globality , and Scientific Communication , often linking 18th-century dramatic structures to modern debates on diversity and representation. Her recent publications and collaborations, such as Staging Blackness (2024) and Requisiten des Globalen (2025, in preparation), highlight Globality , Intermediality , and Gendered Rhetorical Practices . Projects and Grants include the BMBF project on Gender and Science Communication (2023–2026) and a DFG-funded conference on Global Figurations in Literature (2023). She has held guest professorships at the University of Trier (2020–2021) and engages in public discourse through podcasts and media interviews , addressing topics like Gendered Speaking Norms and Rhetoric from Knigge to Mansplaining .

Marlène Doutyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Theatre Education
• Transcultural Performance Practices
• African Theatre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marlène Douty is a Togolese theatre director, actor, and playwright with extensive experience across Africa and Europe. She currently serves as President of the Togolese Theatre Federation and directs Clinik'Art theatre company. Since 2021, she has taught in the Professional Master's in Theatre-Education at the University of Lomé. She will join hmt Rostock as a guest Visiting Professor from April 2025, supported by DAAD funding. Her research focuses on transcultural theatre education blending Togolese traditional performance practices with modern pedagogy. Notable works include the award-winning play Apocalypse 12:09 (2023 Literary Prize, University of Lomé) and 14, pas 11 (2014), which explored socio-political themes in West Africa. During the pandemic, she pioneered Théâtre Chez Vous , staging 169 Chekhov performances in Togo's local languages. Collaborations include projects at Konstanztheater and Münchner Kammerspiele (Germany), addressing German colonial history in Togo. Her teaching emphasizes cross-cultural exchange, with previous stints at hmt Rostock through University of Lomé partnerships.

Caroline Intrupمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Theatre Pedagogy
• Voice Training
• Performance Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline Intrup is an artistic-scientific employee in Theatre Pedagogy at the University of Music and Theatre Rostock since April 2024, teaching Voice Training since 2019. She studied Speech Art and Voice Training at the Stuttgart State Academy of Music and Performing Arts, complemented by four years of acting training and internships at Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts Berlin and Deutschlandfunk Radio. As a freelance performer, voice artist, and trainer, she focuses on interdisciplinary projects for stage, media, and audiobooks. Her work includes performance collaborations with backsteinhaus Produktion (Stuttgart) and the electronic-percussive duo Holunda & der Schurke (VIA! Awards nominee 2015). She also contributes to co-direction, dramaturgy, and theatre pedagogy initiatives. Education: Speech Art & Voice Training (Stuttgart), Acting Training (Berlin) Key Roles: Voice Coach for Audiobook Narration, Performer in Dance Theatre (e.g., 'Wolfgang' - Seoul Festival 2018) Her research interests bridge traditional theatre pedagogy with modern interdisciplinary practices, emphasizing vocal techniques for performance and multimedia contexts. Collaborations include innovative projects merging text with electronic music and movement-based theatre. Recipient of notable recognition for creative works, including international festival invitations and awards nominations.

• Contemporary Dance
• Choreography
• Laban Movement Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jenny Coogan is a Professor of Contemporary Dance at Palucca University of Dance Dresden. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Amherst College and advanced training from The Juilliard School and SUNY Brockport. Her career spans performance, choreography, and academic leadership. Education: Amherst College (BFA), Juilliard School (Feldenkrais Certification), SUNY Brockport (MFA Candidate) Her research focuses on somatic practices, innovative dance pedagogy, and choreographic methodologies. She co-directed a German Federal Ministry (BMBF) research project on modern dance education strategies and contributed to structuring Berlin’s Inter-University Centre for Dance (HZT). Her teaching emphasizes kinaesthetic awareness, creativity, and adaptive pedagogy rooted in the Humphrey-Limón tradition. Coogan’s choreography has been showcased globally, including at Spring Dance Utrecht, Tanz im August Berlin, and Wiener Festwochen. She has collaborated with institutions like TU Dresden, Zurich’s Hochschule für Musik und Theater, and the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Art.

• German Literature
• Dramatic Art
• Ethnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kikuko Kashiwagi serves as Professor at Kansai University's Faculty of Foreign Language Studies in Suita, Japan, while concurrently holding administrative leadership as Vice Dean of the Division of International Affairs and Director of the Kansai University Japan-EU Research Center. Her international academic engagement is further evidenced by her role as a Bonn University Ambassador for Japan in German Studies. Her research centers on 20th and 21st century German literature and dramatic art, integrated with European ethnology through interdisciplinary analysis of literary texts' relationships to social history and cultural phenomena. A distinctive specialization examines alimentary habits (food culture) as socio-historical indicators, bridging literary scholarship with anthropological and cultural studies perspectives. Scientific awards: No specific awards were documented in the source material. Regarding academic advising and research grants, the provided information lacks enumeration of current students or funded projects. However, her professorial rank and administrative roles imply oversight of graduate mentoring and research initiatives within her institution. She directs the Kansai University Japan-EU Research Center, which functions as a dedicated hub for fostering collaborative research and academic partnerships between Japanese and European Union institutions.

• Theatre Directing
• Dramatic Arts
• Youth Theater
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Fedler, born in 1978 in Cologne and raised in Wuppertal, is a freelance theater director and part-time lecturer at the Folkwang University of the Arts (Faculty 3). He studied theater directing at the Zurich University of the Arts and has collaborated with major German theaters such as Deutsche Theater Berlin, Wuppertal Opera, and Staatstheater Nürnberg. His research and artistic work focus on contemporary theater practices, youth engagement in performing arts, and experimental stagings. He has participated in festivals like 'radikal jung' and contributed to innovative productions at venues including DT-Box. At Folkwang, he teaches acting direction, emphasizing artistic experimentation and mentorship. His notable achievements include a 2010 award at the Bavarian Theater Days and a 2009 nomination as Emerging Director of the Year. Invited to 'radikal jung' Festival (2008) Nominated as Emerging Director of the Year (2009) Awarded at Bavarian Theater Days (2010) Fedler combines his directorial practice with educational workshops for youth, bridging academic instruction and community engagement in the performing arts.

Anja Nicklichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre
• Opera Direction
• Singing Pedagogy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anja Nicklich serves as Opera Director at Theater Koblenz and holds a part-time lecturer position for dramatic instruction in the singing major at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart since winter semester 2024-25. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, she has taught at multiple German institutions including Hochschule für Musik Trossingen, Universität für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart, Hochschule für Musik Würzburg, and Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg since 2009. Her educational foundation: Music Theater Directing, Hanns Eisler Academy of Music Berlin Ms. Nicklich specializes in the critical intersection of theatrical expression and vocal technique for singers. Her work emphasizes embodied dramatic interpretation within musical contexts, focusing on how physicality and emotional truth enhance vocal performance. She develops curricula that integrate stagecraft fundamentals with voice pedagogy, particularly addressing the unique challenges faced by singing majors transitioning from studio to stage. Her methodology bridges the gap between technical vocal training and authentic character portrayal in opera and musical theatre. Through her dual career as both practitioner and educator, Ms. Nicklich mentors emerging artists in performance authenticity. Her teaching synthesizes practical directing experience with academic instruction, cultivating performers who master both musical precision and dramatic conviction without compromising vocal integrity.

Susanne Greilichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Romance Philology
• Cultural Studies
• Colonial and Postcolonial Discourses
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Susanne Greilich holds the Chair of Romance Philology II at the University of Regensburg, leading the DFG-funded project on Transatlantic Knowledge Transfer and Cultural Translation Dynamics . Her research focuses on Francophone and Hispanophone literatures and cultures from the 18th to 21st centuries, emphasizing cultural transfer, encyclopedism, postcolonial discourse, and intercultural humor. She co-edited major works like Traduire l'encyclopédisme (2024) and Translation Policy and the Politics of Translation (2024). Her academic journey includes a PhD (2004) on 18th-century French almanacs and a habilitation (2015) on Juan Valera's novels. Education: Studies in Cultural Economics (1991–1996), PhD in French Cultural Studies (2004), Habilitation in Romance Philology (2015) Key Awards: 2014 Faculty Teaching Award Nomination, DFG Fellowship (2000), DAAD Scholarship (1992–1996) Her research projects explore Enlightenment-era encyclopedias, transatlantic theater culture, and contemporary Francophone humor. She co-founded the ENCCRE digital edition team for the Encyclopédie and directs the DFG SPP 2130 project on translation cultures of the Early Modern period.

Kerstin Wilhelmsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Theatre and Drama Research
• Political Literature
• Law and Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kerstin Wilhelms is a researcher at the University of Münster's Department of Modern German Literature, where she focuses on interdisciplinary connections between literature, law, and theater. She co-directs the subproject 'Show Trials: Staging of Law as Social Practice' within the Collaborative Research Center 1385 'Law and Literature' and has led several conferences exploring intersections of legal and theatrical performance. Her research employs models from autobiography studies, political theory, and media analysis to investigate how societal norms are negotiated through cultural texts. Her research examines how aesthetic forms mediate political and legal discourse, with emphasis on: Theatrical representations of historical trials and their socio-political implications Autobiographical narratives as sites of identity construction in digital and historical contexts German pop culture as a lens for national identity formation She has secured funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) for multiple projects, including the Graduate School 'Literary Form' and collaborative investigations into decision-making cultures. Her pedagogical approach integrates theoretical frameworks with textual analysis across courses on political drama, autobiographical media, and contemporary poetry.