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Peter Orfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Charles Dickens
• Travel writing
• Fitz-James O’Brien
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Orford is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Buckingham's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He serves as Course Director for the MA by Research in Charles Dickens Studies and is widely recognized for his editorial and critical work on Dickens’s literary and journalistic corpus. Education BA, English Literature and Philosophy, University of Kent MA, University of Kent PhD, Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham Dr Orford’s research focuses on Charles Dickens studies , travel writing , and Victorian literature , with secondary interests in early science fiction , Shakespearean influence , and children’s literature . His editorial contributions include Oxford University Press editions of Pictures from Italy and Dombey and Son , and Edinburgh University Press’s The Plays of Charles Dickens . Recent publications analyze Dickens’s serialization techniques , Anglo-Italian cultural intersections , and interdisciplinary connections to Shakespeare , reflecting his commitment to exploring both textual and contextual dimensions of Victorian authorship. He also contributes to digital humanities projects like Digital Dickens . External Roles Academic Associate, Charles Dickens Museum, London Member, Executive Board, International Dickens Society

• Theatre History
• Cultural Studies
• Performance Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chris Hay is a Professor of Drama at the Flinders Drama Centre , Flinders University, and Director of the Assemblage Centre for Creative Practice Research within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He leads the AusStage Australian Live Performance Database and co-leads the Australian Creative Histories and Futures project for the Australian Research Data Commons. His research explores funded cultural output as a lens for understanding national anxieties. Education: PhD and BA (Hons) from University of Sydney, PG Cert in Learning and Teaching from Rose Bruford College Research Interests span Australian theatre history, cultural policy analysis, actor training pedagogy, and digital humanities infrastructure. He specializes in intersections between institutional funding and national identity, with particular focus on performing arts subsidy systems and the somatic dimensions of training. Scientific Awards include the Marlis Thiersch Prize (2022) and multiple ARC grants, including a DECRA Fellowship (DE200101426) for researching Australia's live performance subsidy origins. He has received LIEF grants for expanding AusStage's international impact and building the Australian Cultural Data Engine. Key Responsibilities: Director, Assemblage Centre for Creative Practice Research Academic Lead, AusStage Database Co-President, Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama, and Performance Studies (ADSA) Co-Editor, Journal of Australian Studies Editor, Performance Paradigm Associate Editor, Theatre, Dance, and Performance Training His recent publications examine data feminism in Australian theatre, actor training's role in policy implementation, and transnational Eurovision fandom. He co-authored the 2022 book Contemporary Australian Playwriting: Re-visioning the Nation on the Mainstage with Stephen Carleton.

Silvia Caprioglio Panizzaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Meta-ethics
• Moral Psychology
• Applied Ethics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Silvia Caprioglio Panizza is a philosopher working at the University of Tübingen's Philosophical Seminar as a Researcher on the DFG project 'Natural Badness.' She is also a Senior Researcher at Univerzita Pardubice's Centre for Ethics and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University College Dublin's School of Philosophy. Her research spans meta-ethics, moral psychology, and applied ethics, with a focus on animal ethics, environmental ethics, and bioethics. She specializes in feminist philosophy, philosophy of literature, translation, mysticism, and ancient philosophy (Greek, Roman, and Indian traditions). PhD in Philosophy (2016, University of East Anglia), thesis on attention and morality MA in Comparative Literature (University of Sussex) Laurea Specialistica and Triennale in English Literature (University of Genoa) Her work explores the intersection of moral philosophy and practical applications, particularly regarding human-animal relationships and eco-feminism. She is influenced by Iris Murdoch and Simone Weil, examining concepts like moral impossibility and attention. Recent projects include the MSCA MIGHT initiative on 'Moral Impossibility' and the AKTION Austria-CZ cooperation project on 'Contested Moral Framings.' Her publications and conferences highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ethics, including collaborations with the Government of Ireland's Department of Health, film consultant roles, and public engagement initiatives like the 'Eating Animals' debate. She serves as Associate Editor at The Journal of Ethics and is certified in university teaching and freediving.

Ed Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Music Technology
• Historical Music Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ed Hughes is a Professor of Composition in Music at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. His roles include Head of Music (2013-2018), Deputy Head of School, and Associate Dean for Education. He holds a BA from Cambridge University (1987-1990), an MPhil (Cambridge), and a PhD in Composition from Southampton (2000-2004). His research focuses on composition techniques, music technology, and interdisciplinary projects like Syncphonia, a notation system aiding ensemble performance. Notable works include operas like States of Innocence (2024) and orchestral pieces inspired by landscape, such as Music for the South Downs (2022). He has received grants from AHRC, Arts Council England, and the South Downs National Park Authority. Hughes has supervised numerous PhD students in composition and music technology. His awards include the British Composer Award (2014) and commissions from Brighton Festival and the Mahogany Opera Group. Collaborations with psychologists and educators highlight his commitment to music education and accessibility.

Janet Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interactive Narrative
• Digital Storytelling
• Virtual Reality
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Janet Murray is a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Literature, Media, and Communication, where she directs the Digital Integrative Liberal Arts Center. Her research explores interactive narrative and the evolution of storytelling through emerging technologies like virtual reality and gaming. She has authored seminal works including Hamlet on the Holodeck and Inventing the Medium , which establish foundational principles for digital media design. Murray's research interests span: The development of narrative structures in digital environments Virtual/augmented reality applications for storytelling Game design theory and interactive television The intersection of humanities scholarship with computational media Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how digital platforms transform human expression and communication, with recent work examining location-based narratives, pandemic-related serious games, and methods for creating dramatic agency in interactive systems. She leads the Prototyping eNarrative laboratory (PENlab) where she collaborates with students and researchers to develop innovative narrative formats.

Rhiannon Ashمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Roman Historiography
• Latin Literature
• Tacitus Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Rhiannon Ash is a renowned academic specializing in Roman historiography and Latin literature, particularly the works of Tacitus. She holds a position at the University of Oxford's Department of Classics and serves as a Fellow and Tutor at Merton College. Her research focuses on analyzing the syntax and narrative techniques of Latin imperial prose authors, with a deep engagement in Tacitus' representation of Roman emperors and civil wars. She co-authored Fifty Key Classical Authors (Routledge 2002) and a children’s book, Mystery History of the Roman Colosseum (Aladdin 1997), emphasizing accessibility in classical studies. Currently, she is working on a monograph exploring Pliny the Elder’s Natural History as a lens for Flavian imperial power. Education: MA DPhil, University of Oxford MA, University of Toronto Research Interests: Professor Ash's work spans Latin prose literature of the imperial era, Roman historiography, and ancient epistolary studies. She examines how Tacitus’ linguistic choices shape historical interpretation, and her recent project reinterprets Pliny the Elder’s marine biology writings (Book IX of Natural History ) to reflect broader imperial dynamics. She also studies Greek and Roman biography, battle narratives, and the interplay between rhetoric and historiography in ancient texts. Publications Trends: Her recent articles highlight thematic consistency: exploring political symbolism (e.g., The Fasces ), analyzing Tacitus’ narrative techniques (e.g., Heralding a Proem in the Middle ), and deconstructing civil war tropes through spatial and rhetorical frameworks (e.g., Tiberius in Space ). These works underscore her focus on textual innovation and historiographical bias in the transition from Republic to Principate. Awards: R.D. Milns Visiting Professor (2017), University of Queensland Teaching and Grants: She teaches Latin literature modules for Oxford’s Mods and Greats programs, including Tacitus and Tiberius special subjects. While no explicit grants are noted, her roles at Merton College and academic staff status suggest institutional support. Her collaborative works with Dr. Alison Sharrock exemplify interdisciplinary approaches to classical education. Labs/Teams: Engages in Oxford’s Classics department research networks, contributing to textual commentaries and historiography projects. Her current monograph project involves cross-disciplinary analysis of Pliny’s Natural History , blending literary and imperial studies methodologies.

Ambereen Dadabhoyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ambereen Dadabhoy is an Associate Professor of Literature at Harvey Mudd College, specializing in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSA). Her research focuses on contact zones, exploring how cultures negotiate difference through literature, particularly in early modern English works and Shakespeare’s global adaptations. She teaches courses on Shakespeare, critical literature, and writing, emphasizing analytical skills and the socio-political dimensions of texts. Her work interrogates race, gender, and religion in historical and contemporary contexts. Her research interests include the intersections of race and performance in early modern drama, postcolonial adaptations of Shakespeare, and anti-racist pedagogy. Recent studies examine how Shakespeare’s works engage with colonialism, Orientalism, and identity politics. For instance, her 2024 articles analyze racial formations in early modern performance and Shakespeare’s portrayal of Egypt through an anti-colonial lens. Her publications reflect a commitment to globalizing Shakespeare studies, with works like Shakespeare through Islamic worlds (2024) and Imagining Islamicate Worlds (2022). These texts highlight cross-cultural dialogues and challenge Eurocentric interpretations. She also advocates for inclusive teaching practices, as seen in Anti-Racist Shakespeare (2023) and Critical Race Conversations (2020). Her courses, such as Monsters in Literature and Global/Digital Shakespeare , encourage students to explore literature’s role in shaping cultural narratives. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, linking Shakespearean texts to modern issues like the War on Terror ( Something’s Rotten in Kashmir , 2021). No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to critical race scholarship and literary pedagogy are widely recognized. She advises no named students in the provided text and has no listed grants or labs.

Carlos J. Mirandaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Graphic Design
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Animation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carlos J. Miranda is an Assistant Professor at Florida A&M University (FAMU) in the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. He specializes in teaching Graphic Design, User Experience (UX) Design, and Animation, leading initiatives like the Google + FAMU UX Design program. Previously, he served as an Adjunct Professor at FAMU (2019–2022) and Associate Professor at Tallahassee Community College (1998–2022). He holds an M.F.A. in Applied Arts from Florida State University and a BFA in Fine Arts from Florida International University. His research interests span graphic design pedagogy, digital art creation, and interdisciplinary projects merging music composition with visual art. Notable works include the short story Yellow House (2023), experimental films like Blue (2019), and the Bangladesh/US collaborative documentary Lashkata Ghar (2017). His artistic style combines surreal imagery with humor and sensuality, often utilizing mixed media and 3D rendering techniques. Miranda's career also includes mentorships under Academy Award-winning sound engineer Richard Portman and conceptual artist Jochen Gerz. His creative outputs range from orchestral arrangements to digital photography, reflecting a commitment to blending artistic disciplines. He currently advises no formal students but leads multiple courses including GRA 3135 (UX Design), GRA 3164 (Computer Animation Modeling), and GRA 4942 (Design Practicum II).

Michelle Paullمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary Theatre
• London Theatre
• Irish Drama and Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Michelle Paull is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at St Mary's University, London and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her expertise spans: Contemporary theatre and London theatre practices Irish drama and literature (Wilde, Shaw, O'Casey, McDonagh, Walsh, MacBride) Adaptations across stage/screen media Dramaturgical innovations in 20th-century Irish theatre Research Focus: Specializing in Sean O'Casey's dramaturgy, Michelle is completing her monograph Sean O'Casey: Critical Controversies . Her work examines: Gender representation in Irish drama Archival memory and marginalized histories Urban identity construction through performance Economic/political themes in modern adaptations Recent Articles analyze O'Casey's experimental forms (2020), Enda Walsh's immersive theatre (2015), and contemporary Irish stand-up comedy's identity narratives (2015). She explores: Intersections of personal trauma and performance Diasporic storytelling techniques Critical historiography of theatrical movements Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional Experience: Former positions at Goldsmiths, University of London; University of Westminster; Open University. Current roles include: Co-supervision of PhD on theatre/performance in healthcare External examining for University of London International Programmes Curatorial work at British Library's Modern Literary Manuscripts

Thomas Hydeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Composition
• Music Analysis
• Music Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Thomas Hyde is a Lecturer in Music Composition and Education at King's College London's Department of Music, within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He concurrently holds a senior research fellowship at Worcester College, Oxford. His roles include chairing the Lucille Graham Trust, supporting London-based music education projects, and serving as a Vice-President of the Presteigne Festival. Hyde's career spans teaching at City University and a junior fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was later elected an Associate in 2017. His creative output includes orchestral works like the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra's Symphony and the opera 'Aiding and Abetting' (2019-22). His research focuses on composition pedagogy, music analysis, and theoretical frameworks. Notable publications include edited volumes on Stephen Dodgson and David Matthews, and contributions to journals like Twentieth-Century Music and Musical Opinion Quarterly . His compositions often explore orchestral and choral forms, reflected in works like Magnificat and Orpheus with his Lute . Hyde's academic contributions emphasize bridging compositional practice with pedagogy, evidenced by his teaching roles at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. His articles and edited works demonstrate expertise in British musical traditions, symphonic structures, and 20th-century composers.

• Translation Studies
• Interpreting in Specialized Contexts
• Theatre Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Catalina Iliescu Gheorghiu is a Professor in the Department of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante's Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. Her academic role focuses on translation studies, intercultural communication, and specialized interpreting. She teaches in English and Romanian, with a research emphasis on theatre translation, medical interpreting, and migration narratives. Research Interests: Dr. Iliescu Gheorghiu's work bridges translation theory and practice, particularly in performing arts and healthcare contexts. She investigates how translation mediates cultural identities in diasporic communities and explores the socio-political dimensions of translation during historical periods like Romania's communist era. Her recent studies highlight the role of humor in children's theatre across cultures and the challenges of multilingual healthcare communication for migrant populations. Professional Contributions: She has pioneered educational projects such as TRAUTOROM and collaborated in EU-funded initiatives addressing interpreter-mediated healthcare access. Her work on Romanian literature's global presence and Equatorial Guinean migration discourse demonstrates interdisciplinary reach. She actively contributes to curriculum development for interpreting programs and has published extensively in translation pedagogy and cultural diplomacy.

John Irelandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Existentialism
• 20th-Century French Literature
• Contemporary Political French Theater
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Ireland is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of French and Francophone Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research focuses on existentialism, 20th-century French literature and thought, and contemporary political theater. He holds a PhD from New York University. Ireland has served as President of the North American Sartre Society and co-editor of Sartre Studies International . He is a member of France’s CNRS research group 'Equipe Sartre (ITEM-ENS)'. His major works include Sartre, Un Art déloyal (1994) and the forthcoming Theater, War, and Memory in Crisis . He has translated plays like Noureddine Aba’s La Récréation des Clowns (2021). His research explores French and Francophone playwrights addressing colonialism and decolonization, including Armand Gatti and Kateb Yacine. Awards include the UIC Silver Circle Teaching Award (2015), a Humanities Institute Fellowship (2007-2008), and France’s Chevalier des Palmes Académiques (2006).

David Fancyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Praxis
• Performance Philosophy
• Posthumanism
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Fancy is a Professor in the Department of Dramatic Arts at Brock University’s Faculty of Humanities, where he teaches performance, critical theory, and interdisciplinary research. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and a BA from Mount Allison University. He has been a founding faculty member of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Humanities and has served as Chair of the Department of Dramatic Arts (2009–12, 2020–21) and Graduate Program Director for the MA in Studies in Comparative Literatures and Arts (2013–16). His research lies at the intersection of performance, philosophy, posthumanism, climate crisis, and social justice. He explores performance and ontology, performativity, technology, and decolonialism, with a strong focus on community-engaged art and disability justice. He is completing two monographs: Resonance: Biopolitics and Entrainment in Contemporary Technocapital (2025) and Posthumanism and Therapy (2026). His recent publications include co-edited volumes on theatre pedagogy in the climate crisis, posthumanist aesthetics, and Latin American theatre. His creative work includes award-winning plays such as Khalida and Our Lady of Delicias , and performance installations like AnthrApology . His artistic research frequently involves collaborations with migrant workers, Indigenous communities, and survivors of institutional abuse. He has received over $1.3 million in research and creative funding from SSHRC, the Canada Council for the Arts, and other agencies. His teaching has been recognized with the Brock Chancellor’s Chair for Excellence in Teaching and multiple awards for inclusive pedagogy. Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Ecohumanism Member, Editorial Collective, Interconnections: Journal of Posthumanism Member, Board, European Center for Posthumanism and Citizenship Director, Posthumanism Research Institute He is a co-founder of the Well Earth Collaborative, advocating for those with environmental illnesses, and is completing training as a registered psychotherapist.

Krzysztof Cicheńskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interdisciplinary Art
• Opera Direction
• Scenography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krzysztof Cicheński is an interdisciplinary artist, academic lecturer, and opera director affiliated with the Faculty of Interior Design and Scenography at Magdalena Abakanowicz University of Arts in Poznań (UAP). Since 2025, he holds the rank of Assistant Professor at the Department of Scenography, where he teaches courses such as 'Selected issues in the history of theatre and drama' and 'Introduction to directing.' Education : Doctoral degree in art (visual arts and art conservation) from UAP (2024); Inter-Faculty Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities (Master's) at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (2005–2010). His artistic practice merges opera direction, playwright, libretto writing, set design, and sound art. He specializes in interdisciplinary performances that blend spatial activities, sound installations, and operatic installations, often exploring themes like forgotten works, historical narratives, and socio-cultural commentary. Notable projects include the 2024 opera Wedding (libretto and direction), the 2023 interdisciplinary Landscape , and the 2022 research-based performance The Devil's Wheel , which interrogates the ontological status of lost artworks. His work frequently involves collaborations with institutions like the Zbigniew Raszewski Theatre Institute and Grand Theatre in Warsaw. Scientific Awards : Scholarship of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (2024, 2020) Scholarship of the Marshal of the Wielkopolska Voivodeship (2013) He co-founded the Automaton Theatre (2005–2018) and has taught at institutions including Adam Mickiewicz University and the Academy of Music in Poznań. His projects are supported by programs like 'Placówka,' which funds innovative theatrical explorations.

Beverley Hancock-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Learning Development
• Academic Writing
• Inclusive Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Beverley Hancock-Smith is a Senior Lecturer in the Library Learning Services at De Montfort University (DMU), based in the Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS), Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. She has over 15 years of experience in Further and Higher Education, focusing on academic skills development and inclusive pedagogy. Senior Lecturer, Library Learning Services, De Montfort University PhD Candidate, School of Humanities and Performing Arts, DMU Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member, ALDinHE (Association of Learning Developers in Higher Education) Her educational background includes a Doctoral Candidacy at DMU, a PGCE from the University of Bedford, an MA in Writing for Performance from Goldsmiths, an MA in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore's University, and a BA Hons in Drama from the University of Exeter. Beverley's research and teaching focus on learning development , academic writing , and inclusive pedagogy , with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ inclusion and trauma-informed teaching. She also explores the role of verbatim and documentary theatre in representing marginalized groups. Her creative work as a playwright complements her academic practice, integrating narrative and performance into educational contexts. Her recent publications and conference presentations reflect a growing trend toward integrating technology, inclusivity, and creative methods in education. Topics include AI in academic writing, gamified learning (e.g., critical writing escape rooms), and cross-institutional collaboration. Her work bridges educational theory and performative practice, advocating for student-centered, empathetic pedagogy. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Beverley advises on academic writing support and mentoring programs, including the Dare to Be mentoring initiative. She has led the development of institutional feedback and evaluation tools to enhance learning services. Her work is supported by her active engagement with professional networks such as ALDinHE and through conference contributions across the UK. She is affiliated with the Centre for Learning and Study Support (CLaSS) and contributes to university-wide learning development initiatives. Her dual role as educator and playwright fosters innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to student engagement and inclusion.