Yvonne Bleyerveld serves as Professor by special appointment in Prints and Drawings at Leiden University's Centre for the Arts in Society, within the Faculty of Humanities. She maintains an active research profile focusing on historical drawing practices and printmaking traditions. Professor Bleyerveld's research interests include: Historical drawing techniques and practices Prints and drawings from the Renaissance period Northern Netherlandish artistic traditions Tapestry making and textile arts Large-format landscape drawing Artistic material culture Her recent scholarly work demonstrates a focus on material culture and artistic processes from the Renaissance through early modern era in the Netherlands. Professor Bleyerveld examines not only finished artworks but also the processes, materials, and social contexts that shaped artistic production, as evidenced by her publications on tapestry makers in Gouda, Renaissance drawing techniques, and large-format landscape drawings. Professor Bleyerveld maintains professional contact through her university email address and continues to contribute to the field through her research publications and academic activities at Leiden University.
Inês Maria Andrade Marques is an Assistant Professor at the School of Communication, Arts and Information Technologies and Institute of Education, Lusófona University (Lisbon). She is also Vice-Director of the Master's Degree in Visual Arts Teaching. As an integrated researcher at CICANT (Centre for Research in Applied Communication, Culture, and New Technologies) and collaborator at CeiED (Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development), she co-leads the ReLeCo ART.DS group focused on Socio-Artistic Studies for Decoloniality and Sustainability. Her research explores: Contemporary public art and collaborative site-specific installations Art pedagogies emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches Community engagement through visual practices Decolonial frameworks in art education Publications (2016-2024) cluster around three themes: Art Education (sustainable pedagogies, creativity methodologies), Public Art (urban interventions, community narratives), and Cultural Heritage (modernist architecture, spatial identity). Recurrent subfields include collaborative creation, place-making, and socio-artistic activism. She directs participatory art projects like Memória da Cor (senior community artist books) and curates student exhibitions. Grants include interdisciplinary EU initiatives ( WeARTolerance ), with lab affiliations driving her work in art-education-sustainability intersections.
Margarida Penetra Prieto is an Assistant Professor at Lusófona University in Lisbon and a Researcher at the Center for Research and Studies in Fine Arts (CIEBA). She holds a PhD (2013), Master's (2008), and Bachelor's (1999) in Painting from the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Fine Arts. She also serves as Director of the 1st cycle in Visual Arts at Lusófona University and the Organic Unit at the Polytechnic Institute of Lusophony. PhD in Painting (2013), University of Lisbon Master's in Painting (2008), University of Lisbon Bachelor's in Visual Arts (1999), University of Lisbon Her research focuses on the intersection of painting, installation art, and site-specific practices, with an emphasis on hypotyposis, visual legibility, and the relationship between art and spirituality. She explores methodologies in artistic creation, aesthetics, and the role of painting in contemporary art discourse. Her recent publications and co-edited works highlight innovative pedagogical approaches in fine arts, including visual sequencing, play-based learning, and the integration of drawing and critical thinking. Her research often analyzes the works of artists like Rui Macedo and Teresa Palma Rodrigues, focusing on territorial representation and artistic dialogue. Margarida has contributed to 2 articles in specialized journals, authored 5 books, and participated in organizing 31 events. Her collaborations with artists such as Teresa Palma Rodrigues and José Gomes Pinto reflect her interdisciplinary engagement in visual arts and art education.
Paulo Alves is a researcher affiliated with Universidade Lusófona , with a focus on finance and economics. His academic background includes a PhD in Finance, a Master's in Financial Risk Management, and a Bachelor's in Economics. He has contributed extensively to international journals on topics such as corporate finance, investment management, and financial economics. PhD in Finance Master's in Financial Risk Management Bachelor's in Economics Alves’ research interests center on corporate finance , particularly capital structure determinants, executive compensation, and institutional influences on financial decision-making. He has explored international stock market overreactions, abnormal retained earnings, and mutual fund fee structures, often drawing on cross-country comparisons and regulatory environments. His publications span over two decades, with a strong emphasis on financial asymmetries , market dynamics, and corporate governance. Key trends in his work include the interplay between legal frameworks and corporate financial strategies, as well as empirical studies on investor behavior and risk assessment in small markets like Portugal.
Viktoria Tkaczyk is a full Professor of Media and Knowledge in the Department of Media Studies at Humboldt University Berlin. She has held this position since 2018 and also serves as part of the teaching faculty for the International Max Planck Research School 'Knowledge and Its Resources.' She currently leads the DFG project 'Raw Materials of the Humanities: Material Provenances of Work Media' and co-leads the DFG-funded research group 'Applied Humanities: Genealogy and Politics' with Anke te Heesen. Her academic journey includes significant positions at prestigious institutions: she was Assistant Professor of Arts and New Media at the University of Amsterdam (2011-2014), a Dilthey Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, and from 2015-2020 she headed the Max Planck Research Group 'Epistemes of Modern Acoustics' and the DFG-funded project 'Epistemic Dissonances: Objects and Tools of Early Modern Acoustics' at FU Berlin. She has also held visiting positions including a guest professorship at Princeton University (2023) and a fellowship at the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (2024). Her research focuses on the intersection of media studies, history of science, and knowledge techniques in early modern and modern periods. She specializes in acoustic media, historical epistemology, and the relationship between media technologies and scientific practices. Her work examines how sound, architecture, and performance media shape knowledge production across disciplines. She has made significant contributions to understanding the history of acoustics, media archaeology, and the applied humanities. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on how sensory experiences, particularly auditory ones, become objects of scientific study and how media technologies mediate knowledge production. Her recent book 'Thinking with Sound: A New Program in the Sciences and Humanities around 1900' (2023) explores interdisciplinary knowledge formation through sound. Her scholarly output demonstrates strong connections between media history, scientific practices, and sensory studies, with particular attention to the period from the early modern era to the twentieth century. Ernst Reuter Dissertation Prize (2008) Book Award of the Amsterdam School of Cultural Analysis (2012) Feodor Lynen Fellow at CNRS Paris Member of the Junge Akademie at Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities Dilthey Fellow at Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Professor Tkaczyk has supervised numerous research projects including the 'Sound & Science: Digital Histories' database, the 'Testing Hearing' project, and 'Thinking with Sound' research program. She has been instrumental in establishing interdisciplinary connections between media studies, history of science, and sensory studies, particularly through her leadership of research groups focused on acoustic media and knowledge formation. Her current work on wax as a resource in knowledge and media history continues her exploration of material foundations of intellectual practices.
Martina Schlünder is a visiting associate professor at the STS group of the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Culture at the University of Oslo. She holds a PhD in History of Medicine from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin (2007) and has previously worked at Justus Liebig University Giessen, McGill University, ETH Zurich, and the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Education: PhD in History of Medicine (Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 2007) Her research focuses on the History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine , drawing from Feminist Science Studies to examine biomedical research and human-animal relationships. She has investigated the historical challenges of clinical research within the Max Planck Society. Her recent publications include interdisciplinary analyses of avian mobility in airport contexts and technoscientific practices in postcolonial frameworks , reflecting her interest in sociomaterial practices and mixed knowledges. Scientific Awards: Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015–2018) Martina Schlünder has participated in collaborative projects such as Acoustic Borderlands at Frankfurt Airport and Technoscientific Turn of Reproduction , often bridging science studies with environmental and gendered perspectives.
Maarten Vanvolsem is a photographic artist and academic associated with the KU Leuven through its LUCA School of Arts. He holds the position of Expertise Director for Artistic Paradigm & Methods and previously served as Vice Dean of Education at LUCA. His academic background includes a PhD in art studies from KU Leuven (defended after initial work at Newcastle University) and research at the Jan van Eyck Academy in Maastricht. His research focuses on the boundaries of photography, particularly the representation of time and motion through innovative techniques. Notable works include The Art of Strip Photography (2011) and his reimagining of the 1914 Futurist manifesto in Photodynamism Revisited (2016). He designs custom cameras to explore spatial and temporal aspects of photography, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications address art education policy, including the importance of dynamic teaching qualifications in arts education (2023) and threats to art in compulsory education (2021). He supervises doctoral research, such as Hana Miletić’s project on textile-based photographic works (2019). His work spans experimental photography, interactive installations, and theoretical contributions to art and technology. Current roles involve shaping artistic methodologies and curricula at LUCA School of Arts.
Abbi Kenny is a Lecturer in the Painting and Drawing program at Purchase College’s School of Art+Design. She holds an MFA in painting from Boston University (2024) and a BFA with honors from the Rhode Island School of Design (2020), where she participated in the European Honors Program in Rome. Email: abigail-1.kenny@purchase.edu Website: abbikenny.com Her artistic practice focuses on alchemical exploration of acrylic paint through techniques like pouring, stenciling, airbrushing, and sanding. Her work thematically engages with family recipes, dining scenes, and kitchenscapes, often blending personal and regional specificity with material experimentation. Recent exhibitions feature works such as Woodman’s II: A Hand, A Man, and A Lobster Roll (2025) and Seeking Direction? (How to: New England Clam Chowder) (2025), showcasing her use of unconventional materials like glitter, glass beads, and natural elements. Key trends include culinary symbolism, automotive heritage, and genealogical storytelling. Scientific Awards & Residencies: Royal Drawing School Dumfries House Estate Residency and Grant (2019) Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant (2022) Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild Artist Residency (2024)
Dr Jim Brogden is an Associate Professor in Creative Practice at the School of Media and Communication , University of Leeds. His research spans visual sociology, ethnography, and social semiotics, focusing on landscape representation, spatial poetics/politics, and critical image-making. Visual sociology / ethnography Social semiotics and multimodality Creative / photographic practice Landscape representation(s) Poetics and politics of space He supervises interdisciplinary PhD projects and draws on a professional career in visual art, television, and music industries to inform his critical writing and practice-based research. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (London, UK) Other Responsibilities: Director of Practice Research, with teaching roles in film, photography, media modules, and dissertation supervision.
Tracy Barr is an Executive Fellow and Lead Tutor at Henley Business School, University of Reading, where she leads the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching. She plays a key role in coaching education and leadership development programs. Her research and professional interests focus on executive and team coaching, leadership development, and coaching supervision. Drawing from cognitive behavioural, performance, solution-focused, and goal-focused coaching techniques, Tracy integrates evidence-based psychological principles into practice. She is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with over twenty years of consultancy experience, emphasizing practical applications in organizational settings. Tracy completed a postgraduate certificate in Coaching Supervision from Oxford Brookes University, enhancing her expertise in supervisory practices. She serves as a Henley-accredited coach and Associate Coach on leadership programmes, combining academic engagement with active professional practice. She is also a Coaching Supervisor, having completed a postgraduate certificate in Coaching Supervision from Oxford Brookes University. Her work bridges academic training and real-world application in coaching and leadership development. Tracy maintains her own coaching practice while contributing to Henley’s academic and professional development offerings, demonstrating a strong commitment to both education and applied psychology.
Sylvia Martinez Gallego is a Permanent Professor at the Faculty of Teaching of the University of Valencia and currently serves as the Vice-Rector for Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Policies since 2022. She is also a member of the Senate of the University of Valencia, the Academic Commission of the Teaching Degree, and serves as Coordinator of the Area of Visual Arts Education and Coordinator of the Secondary Master's Degree in the specialty of drawing. Education: Degree in Fine Arts Master's degree in Specific Didactics and Secondary Education from the University of Valencia Doctorate in Education (2015) Dr. Gallego's research primarily focuses on Teacher Training, Visual Arts Didactics, and Interdisciplinarity in the Arts. Her work bridges educational theory with practical applications in visual and musical arts education. She has been actively involved in developing teaching methodologies that integrate environmental and social competences through sensory experiences, particularly using sound and visual landscapes as educational tools. Her research contributes significantly to innovative approaches in arts education and teacher development. Her recent publication 'Development of Social and Environmental Competences of Teachers in Training Using Sound and Visual Landscape' (2023) exemplifies her research trajectory, focusing on how sensory landscapes can be leveraged to develop crucial competences in future educators. This work reflects her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that connect artistic expression with environmental awareness and social responsibility in educational contexts. Dr. Gallego has received several nominations for awards recognizing her contributions to the cultural and artistic life of the Valencian Community, though specific award names are not documented in the available information. Her academic career includes service as a reviewer for multiple academic journals and a research stay at École Duperré in Paris. She is actively involved with the research group 'Investigating Musical Education (iMUSED)' and maintains strong connections with both academic and artistic communities. Her management responsibilities have expanded significantly through her role in the Vice-Rectorate for Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Policies, where she leads initiatives across the university. Her professional background includes work at the School of Art and Superior Design (EASD), demonstrating her commitment to both academic and practical artistic education. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent integration of artistic practice, educational theory, and institutional leadership.
Dr. Denise Tyson serves as Adjunct Faculty and Clinic Supervisor at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) in the Department of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. With over 10 years of clinical practice as an Acupuncturist and more than 30 years experience in Health Services Administration, she brings a unique dual perspective to integrative healthcare education. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Oriental Medicine from MUIH Master of Oriental Medicine from MUIH Master of Acupuncture from MUIH Master of Business Administration in Health Services Administration and Finance from Howard University Bachelor of Science in Biology from American University Dr. Tyson's research focuses on integrating Eastern medical traditions with contemporary healthcare challenges , particularly examining issues of medical racism and health equity . Her clinical expertise spans acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and integrative health approaches, informed by her extensive background in healthcare finance, planning, and information technology. Her publication Fighting Medical Racism with Education and Action (2021) demonstrates her commitment to addressing systemic issues in healthcare through education and practical action, bridging traditional healing practices with modern social justice perspectives. Dr. Tyson actively contributes to the healthcare community through leadership roles including: President of the Maryland Acupuncture Society Board member of the IRB of Medstar Research Institute As an educator, she teaches Practice Management courses and supervises clinical practice, drawing on her dual expertise to prepare students for successful careers in integrative healthcare. She also co-owns Advanced Integrative Health Group, maintaining active clinical practice while contributing to academic education.
David Landau is the Mason Ladd Professor and Associate Dean for International Programs at Florida State University College of Law. He is a prominent scholar in comparative constitutional law with extensive publications examining constitutional design, democratic erosion, and constitutional responses to political crises across multiple jurisdictions. Landau's research focuses on comparative constitutional law, with particular expertise in constitutional design, abusive constitutionalism, judicial review, and democratic backsliding. His work examines how constitutional structures can either protect or undermine democracy, with case studies from Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the United States. He has developed influential theories on 'abusive constitutionalism' - how democratic backsliding can occur through constitutional means - and has analyzed constitutional responses to democratic crises globally. His scholarship demonstrates sophisticated understanding of both structural constitutional design and the political dynamics that shape constitutional implementation. His scholarly output shows a clear trend toward examining constitutional responses to democratic erosion and crisis, with increasing attention to US constitutional developments in recent years. Landau's work bridges theoretical constitutional scholarship with practical concerns about democratic resilience, often drawing comparative lessons across different constitutional systems. His research has evolved from traditional comparative constitutional analysis toward examining constitutional responses to democratic crisis, including analyses of the Dobbs decision, democratic disqualification, and emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic. As Associate Dean for International Programs, Landau plays a significant role in shaping the international dimensions of legal education at Florida State University. His leadership extends to co-editing the annual Global Review of Constitutional Law, which has become an important resource for scholars and practitioners worldwide. He has also contributed to constitutional reform efforts, including serving on the Report to the Commission on Truth and Reconciliation of Honduras.
J.S. Nelson is a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with additional affiliation at the United States Institute for Corruption Studies. Their scholarly work focuses on corporate law, ethics, and governance, with particular expertise in white collar crime, compliance systems, and corporate criminal liability. Professor Nelson's research examines how corporate structures and management practices can enable or prevent wrongdoing. They have conducted notable research on Volkswagen's emissions scandal as a case study of middle management's role in large-scale corporate misconduct, exploring concepts like 'the criminal bug' and 'the normalization of corruption.' Their work investigates how disclosure-based regulation can paradoxically drive wrongdoing underground rather than prevent it. Recent scholarship has increasingly addressed ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) considerations in corporate criminal law, with articles examining how corporate promises around sustainability may create new legal vulnerabilities. Professor Nelson's research often draws on specific case studies to develop broader theoretical frameworks about corporate wrongdoing and accountability, bridging legal scholarship with practical business concerns. Professor Nelson has published extensively on topics including corporate criminal liability, compliance systems, management culture, and cryptocurrency regulation. Their work appears in prominent law reviews and has been cited in discussions of corporate governance and white collar crime. With 26 scholarly papers and over 6,767 downloads according to SSRN metrics, Professor Nelson's work bridges legal scholarship with practical business concerns, offering insights relevant to both academics and practitioners in corporate law, compliance, and governance.
Bonnie Camplin is a Senior Lecturer in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she has been teaching since prior to 2018. Her academic career includes serving as a guest professor at Städelschule in Frankfurt (2008-2010), program mentor for LUX Associate Artists (2012-2013), and workshop leader for the Hayward Gallery's Wide Open School (2011). She has lectured at numerous prestigious institutions including the Slade School of Art, Central Saint Martins, the Royal Academy School, and Oxford's Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art. Camplin received her formal education at St. Martins School of Art, earning a BA (Hons) in Fine Art - Film and Video (2:1) from 1989-1992, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Photography from 1995-1996. Her research interests span a unique synthesis of contemporary art practice with esoteric knowledge systems, alternative physics theories, consciousness studies, and perception theory. Camplin's work explores the nature of reality through what she describes as 'gnostical modality' or 'dimensional gates,' investigating spirals, time consciousness, and the holographic nature of reality. She has spent 25 years researching Celtic ritual, quantum physics, extrasensory perception, experimental theatre, anomalous psychology, military science, and femtotechnology, synthesizing these into a comprehensive theory of perception and ontology. Her practice blends artistic creation with what she terms 'psionic interaction with the rest of nature,' moving beyond traditional gallery-based work toward more direct engagement with consciousness and the natural world. Her publications from 2014-2025 reveal a clear trajectory from traditional art objects toward more conceptual and interactive practices, with increasing focus on consciousness, perception, and alternative knowledge systems. The 2016-2023 period shows a significant shift from gallery-based exhibitions toward more collaborative, discursive formats including panel discussions, interviews, and theoretical explorations of cosmic consciousness, military-industrial critique, and alternative physics. Her most recent works like 'Plasma is the Sister of Water' (2025) and 'Caribic Matter' (2024) indicate continued exploration of ecological and metaphysical themes through interdisciplinary approaches. Paul Hamlyn award for artists (2014) Turner Prize nomination (2015) As an educator, Camplin has mentored numerous students through her teaching positions, with particular emphasis on encouraging students to explore beyond traditional gallery systems. She has actively reworked public materials for her program of study to de-emphasize the gallery system as the ultimate destination for artists, instead promoting more fluid, less aspirational approaches to artistic practice. Her teaching philosophy centers on the belief that 'all humans will realize that they are born creators,' challenging the professionalized notion of 'artist' as a 'special case.' She has conducted unconventional workshops including remote viewing sessions and field trips to factories, reflecting her commitment to experiential learning that connects art with broader knowledge systems. While not affiliated with a traditional laboratory setting, Camplin's creative practice functions as a research facility, particularly evident in her 2015 Turner Prize exhibition 'The Military Industrial Complex,' which took the form of an experimental research space. She has developed innovative conceptual frameworks around mental mapping of natural environments, especially her work with a 200-acre forest in Cumbria as a model for understanding neural networks and thought processes. Living off-grid in a yurt on the edge of an ancient forest, she integrates her physical environment directly into her research methodology, using the forest as both subject and tool for exploring consciousness and perception.
