جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lisa Landrumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architectural Design
• History & Theory
• Poetics & Ethics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Landrum is the Department Chair of Architectural Science and a Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD in Architectural History and Theory from McGill University, an MArch II (post-professional), and a BArch from Carleton University. Her research explores the intersection of architecture with performance, equity, and pedagogy, emphasizing ethical and imaginative practices. Notable works include Theatres of Architectural Imagination (2023) and leadership in initiatives like CAFÉ (Canadian Architecture Forums on Education) and Unstacking the Deck , promoting diversity in architecture. Education: 2011: PhD in Architectural History and Theory, McGill University 2003: MArch II (post-professional), McGill University 1995: BArch, Carleton University Research Interests: Landrum’s work bridges ancient drama and modern architectural ethics, focusing on how imagination and performance shape design. She advocates for equity in education and practice through projects like CAFÉ Capital and Rise for Architecture , which address systemic barriers and promote Indigenous sovereignty. Her theoretical contributions include analyzing architectural agency through classical texts and reimagining pedagogy for contemporary challenges. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (2019–2023) SSHRC Connection Grants (2019–2023) Students’ Teacher Recognition Award (2021, 2018) Professional Roles: She serves as President of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) and has held leadership positions at the University of Manitoba, including Adjunct Professor and Associate Dean. Her collaborations span academic, professional, and regulatory sectors to redefine architecture’s societal role.

• Creative Non-Fiction
• Expressive Writing
• Literary Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Walker is Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Northeastern University London and serves as Royal Literary Fund Writer in Residence at University Hospitals, Coventry and Warwick. With a three-decade career spanning multiple genres, she specializes in creative non-fiction and expressive writing applications for mental health. Her research develops expressive writing workshops for NHS Recovery Colleges nationwide, creating therapeutic writing interventions for mental health support. This innovative program operates in forensic settings and primary care environments, with clinical recognition of its effectiveness across mental health disorders. Literary contributions include: Travel guides: The Rough Guide to California (1989-1997) and The Rough Guide to San Francisco (1990-1997) Novels: Let Me Count The Ways (Booker Prize longlist), The Common Touch , A Kind of Warfare (film option) Short story collection: Valentine's Day (contributor/editor) Drama: Addiction (Hampstead Theatre production) Journalism: Literary criticism for The Literary Review , The Observer , and other publications At Northeastern University London, she incorporates professional experience into teaching creative non-fiction, emphasizing real-world applications across commercial, editorial, and therapeutic contexts.

Ailea Merriam-Piggمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Rhetoric
• Communication Studies
• Digital Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ailea Merriam-Pigg is a Lecturer in the Department of Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They hold multiple leadership positions, including Chair for the Game Studies Division at the National Communication Association (2025–present), Secretary for the Disability Issues Caucus (2024–present), and Future Faculty Partner Co-Chair for UW-Madison’s Teaching Academy (2023–present). Their research spans rhetoric, digital media, gaming, and cultural studies, with a focus on communication dynamics in performance, online communities, and participatory action. Education: Completed an MA Project at San José State University (2017) exploring cyberanthropology and geek philanthropy. Professional roles include audio editing for Playback (2018–2019) and serving as Secretary for Badger Rhetoric (2019–2021). Research interests include the interplay of rhetoric in media, gaming’s cultural impact, and inclusive leadership practices. Recent work examines color-purposeful casting in theater, metagame analysis on Twitch, and participatory action in community-based projects. Their non-academic writing appears in Nerdist and Nerdy but Flirty . Awards include the Baxter Inclusive Excellence Award (2025), Risser Award (2025), and Helen K. Herman Award (2024). Teaching spans courses like Digital Communication, Rhetoric in Politics, and Intercultural Communication since 2018. Grants include the Elliott Dissertation Scholarship (2022) and Graduate School Fellowship (2022). Labs/Teams: Active in UW-Madison’s Communication Arts program and national organizations like the National Communication Association, where they’ve held multiple leadership roles.

Christa De Brunمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Theatre Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christa De Brun is a Lecturer in the Department of Arts at South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford. She holds a PhD in English Literature and Education (2010–2015) and has advanced degrees in Contemporary European Philosophy (2001–2002) and Anglo-Irish Literature (1999–2000). Her research focuses on literature, cultural studies, and innovative educational technologies, with notable work on virtual immersive environments and curriculum diversity. Dr. De Brun has received multiple awards including the 2024 Arts Council Bursary and 2021 National Forum Funding. She actively engages in academic activities, including keynote lectures on playwright portraiture and oral presentations on peer engagement strategies using digital platforms like Gathertown. Her scholarly contributions span peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and creative works analyzing Shakespearean plays, poetry, and cultural narratives. She teaches courses in English and Philosophy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to education. Current research trends include leveraging technology for inclusive learning environments and reimagining traditional literary curricula through modern frameworks. Dr. De Brun has presented at over 16 academic events, including the 2022 Soundings Poetry Conference and the 2015 Shakespeare: Rhyme and Reason series. She is committed to teaching excellence, as reflected in her 2021 Teaching Hero Award and participation in curriculum diversification initiatives.

• German Literature
• Drama and Theater Theory
• Modernism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Langemeyer holds a position at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture at Østfold University College. His academic interests focus on German literature and culture, including drama and theater theory, modernism, contemporary literature, children's literature, and edition philology. He actively contributes to editorial roles, such as co-editing the 'Schriften der Ernst-Toller-Gesellschaft' and collaborating with institutions like DAAD and the Goethe Institute. His research emphasizes 20th-century German authors like Ernst Toller and Carl Hauptmann, exploring topics such as exile literature, textual analysis, and historical contextualization. Langemeyer’s recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to German literature, digital pedagogy, and the intersection of media and narrative forms. He is also involved in academic networks like 'UniStart Deutsch@NBL' and international collaborations in Wroclaw and Dalarna.

Janet McDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theatre Studies
• Educational Theatre
• Embodiment Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Janet McDonald is affiliated with the School of Creative Arts at the University of Southern Queensland, specializing in Theatre Studies. She has held leadership roles, including Head of School (2008–2013) and Associate Head of Learning, Teaching, and Student Success (2019–2023). Her career includes over three decades of teaching and research in educational theatre and regional arts development. Education: Diploma in Teaching (1987) Bachelor of Arts (QUT, 1992) Master of Arts (QUT, 1994) PhD (Arizona State University, 1999) Research Interests: Embodiment in performance, arts education, queer pedagogy, and community arts. Her work emphasizes regional Queensland’s cultural landscape and youth engagement. Recent Scholarship Trends: Focus on theatre pedagogy, arts integration in education, and cultural responses to war. Notable outputs include studies on youth theatre, performance training, and historical dramaturgy. Awards: USQ Research Excellence Award (2020) USQ Excellence Award for Leadership in Learning and Teaching (2021) Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation (2009) Advising/Grants: Supervised over 15 doctoral students, focusing on themes like actor training, arts policy, and community resilience. Active in assessing grants for regional arts initiatives through Arts Queensland and Regional Arts Australia. Labs/Teams: Board member of King’s College (St Lucia), former Chair of Youth Arts Queensland, and collaborator in projects like Cultural Catchments and Empire Youth Arts .

Jessica Resvickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media History
• History of Science
• Poetics of Knowledge
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Resvick is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Language and Literatures at Oberlin College. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (2019), MA from Dartmouth College (2013), and ScB from Brown University (2011). Her work bridges media history and the history of science, examining how media shape knowledge production in 19th-century German literature and culture. Research focuses include the poetics of knowledge in realist prose, typological thought in science and literature, and Goethe’s reception. She has held positions as a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Dartmouth (2019-2021) and Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University (2021-2023). Recent publications analyze media-historical frameworks in German realism and transatlantic literary exchanges. Her book projects address realist narrative epistemology and the evolution of visual typology. Awards include an Honorable Mention from the Goethe Society of North America (2018). Teaching spans elementary to advanced German courses, including interdisciplinary offerings on fairy tales, the Faust legend, and Kafka studies. Her courses emphasize cultural analysis and media theory.

Conrad Brunstromمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• British Poetry
• Literary Criticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Conrad Brunstrom is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of English at Maynooth University. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on eighteenth-century British literature, with particular emphasis on literary satire, gender studies, and cultural history. Key areas of expertise include William Cowper, Thomas Sheridan, and the interplay between literature and societal norms. His academic contributions include two monographs: Thomas Sheridan's Career and Influence: An Actor in Earnest (2011) and William Cowper: Religion, Satire, Society (2003). He has also authored articles on figures such as Matthew Prior, Samuel Johnson, and Philip Larkin, exploring themes like queer readings in literature and the role of satire. In 2015, Brunstrom was elected to the Executive Committee of the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, reflecting his leadership in the field. His work has been published in prestigious journals like Eighteenth-Century Ireland and British Journal for Eighteenth-Century Studies . He has presented at major conferences, including the International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (Vienna, 2001) and the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Annual Conference (Oxford, 2001). Brunstrom's research also extends to book reviews and collaborative projects, such as co-authoring articles on eighteenth-century journals. His academic website provides further insights into his work: Academia Profile .

Yuri Dachevمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theatre History
• Theatre Criticism
• Dramaturgy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Yuri Dachev is an academic and playwright affiliated with the National Academy of Dramatic Arts and Film (Kr. Sarafov) in the Faculty of Screen Arts, Department of Pre-Production and Production. He holds the rank of Associate Professor and teaches Theatre History, Dramaturgy, and Television Journalism. His career includes roles as a playwright at the MGT 'Behind the Canal' and Deputy Minister of Culture (2000). He has authored plays like The Righteous Do Not Eat Breakfast on Fridays and books on theatre, including Honorable Murders and Other Plays . His research focuses on dramaturgy, theatre criticism, and audience development, with publications spanning journals like Theatre , Literary Bulletin , and Homo Ludens . He remains active in Bulgarian theatre, directing performances like Night Sun (premiered 2025). Education: Theatre Studies (Kr. Sarafov Theatre School), specialization in Theatre History at the University of Florence. Key Roles: Playwright, academic lecturer, cultural administrator. Research & Awards His work bridges academic and practical theatre, with emphasis on contemporary dramaturgy and cultural policy. No explicit awards are noted, but his prolific output and institutional roles reflect recognition. Grants & Labs Not detailed in text; focus remains on academic and creative contributions.

• English Literature (1500-1800)
• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gemma Kate Allred is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Neuchâtel, affiliated with the Institute of English Studies within the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences. She holds degrees from institutions including the Shakespeare Institute (University of Birmingham), Sheffield University, and London Business School. Her research focuses on Shakespeare in performance, marketing of theatrical works, biofiction, and digital theatre. Her doctoral work examines how Shakespeare performances are marketed, and she co-edited the 2022 volume Lockdown Shakespeare: New Evolutions in Performance and Adaptation . She has published on topics such as celebrity interpretations of Hamlet , biofictional representations of Shakespeare, and Emilia in early modern contexts. Teaching includes courses on Early Modern Literature, Shakespeare, and writing workshops at the University of Neuchâtel and guest lectures at institutions like the University of Zurich and Syracuse University. Her research interests bridge literature, performance studies, and digital humanities, with a focus on cultural adaptation and representation. She has contributed chapters to Bloomsbury Arden and Palgrave collections, addressing biofiction and digital performance trends. Her work explores intersections between historical narratives and modern media, particularly in Shakespearean contexts.

Stefanie Lehnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary Irish and Scottish Literature
• Post-Conflict Cultures
• Trauma and Memory Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefanie Lehner is a Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, affiliated with the School of Arts, English and Languages and the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. Her research focuses on contemporary Irish and Scottish literature, post-conflict cultures, trauma and memory studies, and the role of art in conflict transformation. She has led interdisciplinary research projects and contributed to influential works such as Subaltern Ethics in Contemporary Scottish and Irish Literature and edited collections on Northern Irish cultural contexts. Lehner teaches modules on Irish literature, contemporary fiction, and memory studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her work explores transnational and interdisciplinary intersections of ethics, aesthetics, and politics. Notable projects include co-investigating externally funded initiatives like 'The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, 15 Years On' and 'LGBTQ Visions of Peace in a Society Emerging from Conflict.' She has been recognized with awards including the British Association for Irish Studies Postgraduate Essay Prize (2007) and a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (2015). Lehner’s research outputs span monographs, peer-reviewed chapters, and articles in journals like Contemporary Theatre Review and Irish Studies Review . Her current projects include editing The Promise of Peace: Revisiting the Northern Irish Model for Manchester University Press. She actively contributes to academic events, advisory roles, and public engagement initiatives, reflecting her commitment to cultural and societal impact.

Beth A Huberمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetorical Theory
• Political Rhetoric
• Cold War Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Beth A Huber is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Western Carolina University's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition/Contemporary History, an MA in Rhetoric and Composition, and a BA in Creative Writing, all from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Her research focuses on rhetorical theory, political rhetoric, Cold War and Civil War studies, and the economic impacts on composition theory. She maintains the Political Rhetoric Archive, a digital database of historical rhetorical documents. Education: PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Rhetoric and Composition/Contemporary History MA, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Rhetoric and Composition BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Creative Writing Research Interests: Explores classical and modern political rhetoric, Cold War/Civil War rhetoric, and the intersection of economics and writing. She emphasizes archival work and the rhetorical analysis of historical and contemporary political discourse. Key Projects: Her Political Rhetoric Archive, launched in 2019, includes Civil War documents and presidential inaugural addresses. An upcoming 2023 expansion will focus on Cold War rhetoric. Awards: Semi-Finalist, 2019 Austin Film Festival, Play Writing Division Teaching & Advising: Teaches rhetoric, playwriting, and avant-garde literature. No advising or grant information provided. Active in her band, Godot Figure, during summer months.

Dawn Abt-Perkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Secondary Education
• Teacher Education
• Multicultural Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dawn Abt-Perkins is a Professor of Education at Lake Forest College, serving as Dean of the Faculty and Director of Accreditation. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a focus on English composition theory. Her research emphasizes multicultural literacy, teacher development, and addressing systemic inequities in education, particularly in high-needs schools. She has led grant-funded projects such as the Alumni Mentorship Program and the Science and Math Learning Collaborative, focusing on gender-conscious pedagogy and teacher education reform. Her editorial roles include the Research in the Teaching of English and leadership positions in the National Council of Teachers of English. Abt-Perkins’ scholarly work spans over three decades, addressing topics like culturally responsive pedagogy, teacher collaboration, and equity in STEM education. Her book Making Race Visible: Literacy Research for Racial Understanding and articles in journals like English Education and Academic Exchange Quarterly highlight her commitment to transformative educational practices. Notable awards include the Meade Award (2003) and the Distinguished Paper Award (1998). Her teaching portfolio includes courses on educational equity, instructional communication, and fieldwork in middle and secondary schools. She has co-taught interdisciplinary courses with biology faculty, bridging science and education. Current initiatives focus on supporting new teachers through mentorship programs and advocating for reflective professional development in high-needs environments.

David Galefمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Modern British Literature
• Science Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Galef is a Professor of English at Montclair State University, specializing in creative writing and modern British literature. He directs the creative writing program and edits the flash fiction journal Vestal Review . He holds degrees from Princeton University (BA), Columbia University (MA, MPhil, PhD). His research interests span creative writing pedagogy, science fiction, psychoanalysis, and translation studies. He has published sixteen books, including Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook , the novel How to Cope with Suburban Stress , and the poetry collection Kanji Poems . His works explore themes of identity, culture, and narrative innovation. Galef’s essays have appeared in journals like Twentieth Century Literature and The Columbia History of the British Novel . Education: BA, Princeton University MA, Columbia University MPhil, Columbia University PhD, Columbia University Research Interests: Creative Writing & Pedagogy Modern British Literature Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry & Translation Studies Notable Works: Where I Went Wrong (novel) Death Comes to the CEO and Other Fiction (flash fiction) Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom (translation) Awards and Recognition: No explicit awards listed, but his extensive publications reflect peer recognition. Labs/Teams: Director of Creative Writing Program Editor, Vestal Review

Jan Mieszkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetics
• Literary Theory
• Continental Philosophy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jan Mieszkowski is Reginald F. Arragon Professor of German and Humanities at Reed College, specializing in 18th-19th century literature, critical theory, and sentence poetics. His research spans continental philosophy, aesthetic theory, and media representations of conflict. Publications include 'Crises of the Sentence' examining syntactic structures in literature/philosophy, 'Watching War' analyzing war spectatorship, and 'Labors of Imagination' exploring political economy-aesthetics connections. Recognized with NEH and Mellon fellowships, he serves on the editorial board of Postmodern Culture. Current research investigates botanical poetics while teaching courses in poetry, literary analysis, and European philosophy. Leadership includes co-founding the Rutgers-Reed Philological Seminar promoting interdisciplinary linguistic studies.