جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• French Culture
• French Language and Culture in the Netherlands
• History of French Language Teaching
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Dr. Marie-Christine Kok-Escalle is an Affiliated Researcher at Utrecht University's Institute for Cultural Research , specializing in Modern and Contemporary Literature with focus on French cultural and linguistic history in the Netherlands. Full Name: Marie-Christine Kok-Escalle Institution: Utrecht University School: Humanities Department: Modern and Contemporary Literature Her research areas examine: French cultural influence in the Netherlands from modern times Evolution of French language teaching and learning Intercultural competence and mediation practices Language's role in identity formation Historical diffusion of French as a lingua franca Key publication trends span intercultural communication (2012-2020), historical French educational methods (2003-2017), religious language dynamics (2008-2012), and cross-cultural case studies (1997-2013). She contributes to intercultural education programs including: French Language and Culture: Education and Communication (MA) Intercultural Communication (MA) Historical language mediation studies

Wolfgang Ulrich Dresslerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistics
• Literature
• General linguistics
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Wolfgang Ulrich Dressler is a Full Member of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Austrian Academy of Sciences since 1992 and maintains primary affiliation with the University of Vienna. His scholarly identity centers on foundational contributions to linguistic theory across multiple subdisciplines. His research traverses General linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Cognitive linguistics with particular emphasis on morphological processes, phonological structures, and the mental lexicon. Recent work demonstrates sustained focus on German morphonotactics and literary language phenomena, bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical corpus analysis. Publications from 2020-2024 reveal consistent investigation into word formation mechanisms, obstruent cluster patterning, and developmental lexicon acquisition. His scholarship integrates cognitive, corpus-based, and cross-linguistic methodologies while maintaining strong connections to literary and theatrical language contexts. Dr. Dressler's exceptional contributions are recognized through: Multiple honorary doctorates (Sorbonne, University of Athens, Adam Mickiewicz University) Prestigious lifetime achievement awards (Grand Cardinal Innitzer Prize, Theodor Körner Prize) Membership in leading academies including Norwegian Academy of Sciences, Academia Europaea, and Hungarian Academy of Sciences Honorary status in major linguistic societies (Linguistic Society of America, Societas Linguistica Europaea) His international standing is further evidenced by affiliations with the Royal Danish Academy, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, and Accademia della Crusca.

Gary A. Rendsburgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Israel
• Ancient Near East
• Ancient Judaism
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Gary A. Rendsburg is the Blanche and Irving Laurie Distinguished Professor in Jewish History at Rutgers University , serving in the Department of Jewish Studies . He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from New York University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Specializes in Ancient Israel, Ancient Near East, and Biblical Hebrew linguistics Teaches courses on the Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew language, and Jewish history Pioneered digital humanities projects for classical Jewish text preservation Research Focus : Combines biblical literature analysis with archaeological evidence, emphasizing historical intersections between Israel and neighboring civilizations like Egypt. Key projects include: Historical development of Hebrew language dialects (e.g., Israelian Hebrew) Dead Sea Scrolls' significance for understanding early Judaism/Christianity Ugaritic studies and their impact on biblical interpretation Comparative analysis of ancient scribal practices Academic Contributions : Author of How the Bible Is Written (2019) and Solomon's Vineyard (2009) Co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics (2013) Developed digital platforms for Ben Sira, Mishna, and Cairo Geniza manuscript studies Scientific Recognition : 2023 Festschrift volume from Brill publishers International lecture series on topics like Exodus narratives and medieval Jewish life Featured in multiple podcasts and video lectures (ASOR, Foreigncy, Between the Lines)

Chelsea Foxwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Japanese art history
• 19th century Japanese art
• 20th century Japanese art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chelsea Foxwell is Professor of Art History, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, and the College at the University of Chicago, where she also serves as Director of the Center for East Asian Studies. She is affiliated with multiple academic units including the Committee on Japanese Studies, the Center for the Art of East Asia, and the Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Her research focuses on Japanese art history, with particular emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries, Edo-period paintings and prints, and artistic interactions in East Asia. Her scholarly interests span from medieval through modern periods of Japanese art, examining how traditional forms evolved in response to modernization and international exchange. Her extensive publication record reveals a trajectory from early work on museum studies and cultural preservation to more recent examinations of contemporary Japanese art exhibitions and their relationship to tradition. Her research consistently explores how Japanese artistic traditions have been maintained, transformed, and reinterpreted across historical periods, with particular attention to the Meiji era as a pivotal moment of cultural transition. Dr. Foxwell has made significant contributions through exhibition curation, including Meiji Modern: Fifty Years of New Japan (co-curated with Dr. Bradley Bailey) and Awash in Color: French and Japanese Prints (co-curated with Anne Leonard at the Smart Museum of Art). Her work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through these major exhibitions. She is actively involved in digital humanities projects, contributing to the Digital Scrolling Paintings and Reading Kuzushiji initiatives, which demonstrate her commitment to innovative approaches for studying and presenting Japanese art history.

Sarah Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Healthcare Communication
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Psychological Interventions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Peters is a Professor in Psychology within the Division of Psychology & Mental Health at the University of Manchester's Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health. She currently serves as Co-Director of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Research Unit (EDI-RU) GMH (2021 to date) and was previously Director of the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology (2021 to 2025). She also leads the Greater Manchester qualitative and health psychology stream of the NorthWest NIHR Research Design Service. Her research focuses on healthcare communication, particularly within challenging contexts such as medically unexplained symptoms, unhealthy behaviours and suicide. The goal of her work is to improve patient care through equipping health professionals to communicate more effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues. She specializes in integrating qualitative methods within randomised controlled trials to examine mechanisms of action, acceptability, feasibility and implementation of psychological and educational interventions. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in qualitative methodologies applied to healthcare communication challenges across diverse populations including older adults in primary care, postpartum women with eating disorders, culturally diverse patient groups, and individuals with chronic conditions. Her work consistently emphasizes patient-centered communication and the development of practical interventions to improve clinical interactions. Professor Peters serves on editorial boards for prestigious journals including the British Journal of Psychiatry, Social Science and Medicine, British Journal of Health Psychology, and Psychology & Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice. She previously served as External Examiner for the MSc Health Psychology program at St Andrews. She has supervised 38 doctoral students to completion and currently mentors 8 doctoral candidates working on diverse topics including laryngeal hypersensitivity, pain communication in children, ethnic diversity in health research, therapeutic alliance in online therapy, cultural differences in primary care, language of 'Teachable Moments' in midwifery, postnatal behavior change conversations, and suicide research guidelines. Professor Peters leads research within the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology and is actively involved in multiple research projects including the STAR study focusing on chronic musculoskeletal pain in children, NIHR Research Support Service, and BART II investigating cognitive behavioral therapy for young adults at high risk of developing bipolar disorder.

• Early Modern History
• Colonial Mexico
• Confraternities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Dierksmeier is a Research Fellow at the Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. As a member of Collaborative Research Center 1070 'ResourceCultures', she specializes in comparative island studies and environmental history through projects like Inselökonomien – Eine vergleichende Studie von Insel-Gesellschaften im späten Mittelalter und in der Frühen Neuzeit . Her work bridges early modern Spain's colonial practices with contemporary resource management debates. University of Tübingen (PhD, MA, BA) Stonehill College & Simmons College (USA) Research focuses on confraternity networks in colonial Mexico, indigenous knowledge transmission under Spanish rule, and preindustrial water management strategies in island societies. She examines how fluid cultural boundaries shaped religious autonomy and economic structures through comparative analysis of Caribbean and Canary Islands. Recent publications analyze missionary science in Latin America, indigenous medical practices under Catholic frameworks, and historical water scarcity in volcanic island ecosystems. Her edited volume European Islands Between Isolated and Interconnected Life Worlds (2021) established interdisciplinary paradigms for island studies. Albert C. Outler Prize (2022) for best book on global Christianity Förderpreis für Medizingeschichte (2021) Bartolomé de las Casas Dissertation Prize (2017) Teaching includes graduate seminars on colonial Latin American history , history of cartography , and missionary knowledge networks . She co-founded the Insularitäten research group (2017) and directs the DFG Island Studies Network (2021).

Holger Strutwolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• New Testament Textual Research
• Ancient Church History
• Patristics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Holger Strutwolf is a Professor at the University of Münster , where he chairs Patristics and New Testament Textual Research. He also serves as director of the Institute for New Testament Textual Research (INTF) and the Bible Museum. Education Studied Protestant theology at Bethel and Heidelberg Universities 1988: First theological examination at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oldenburg; MTheol at Heidelberg 1991: Doctorate at Heidelberg 1997: Habilitation at Münster Research Focus Strutwolf specializes in New Testament textual research, ancient church history (with particular interest in Gnosticism, Origen, and Eusebius of Caesarea), and the intersection of ancient theology with philosophy. His work explores Platonic influences on early Christian thought and methodological approaches to biblical textual criticism. Publications & Methodological Contributions His scholarship spans critical editions, book reviews, and analyses of scribal practices in manuscript transmission. Key themes include the reception of Gnosis in patristic writings, theological cosmology in late antiquity, and digital tools like the New Testament Virtual Manuscript Room for textual analysis. Academic Roles After academic and pastoral roles (1998–2004), he has led the INTF since 2004. His career integrates textual scholarship with systematic theological inquiry, particularly in patristic contexts.

Joshua Rushtonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern History
• Religious History
• Catholicism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joshua Rushton is a Lecturer in Early Modern History at the University of Manchester's History Department within the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures. He joined the department in 2024 after completing his PhD at the University of Leeds, which was funded by the AHRC through WRoCAH. His academic journey began with undergraduate and master's studies at the University of Warwick, including specialized work in Venice through the Venice Programme. Dr. Rushton specializes in the social and cultural history of early modern religious life with a particular focus on Italian Catholicism. His research examines how religious change was understood and experienced in early modern contexts, with specific attention to sacred immanence, devotional culture, and the relationship between Catholic renewal and environmental change. His doctoral work explored urban devotional life, Catholic Reform, and sacred immanence in Venice, which he is currently developing into a monograph titled Encountering the Sacred in Early Modern Venice, 1500-1750 . His recent publications reveal a research trajectory focused on post-Tridentine Catholic culture, miracle narratives, and shrine formation, demonstrating his expertise in the emotional and spiritual dimensions of early modern religious practice. In 2026, he will begin a 3-year Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship to pursue his project 'Catholic Renewal and Environmental change in the Early Modern World,' which promises to bridge religious history with environmental humanities. Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2026) Dr. Rushton teaches across all levels of the History program at Manchester, incorporating primary sources from the Manchester Museum and John Rylands Research Institute. His teaching portfolio spans from first-year foundational courses to specialized third-year and postgraduate modules on topics including colonial America, gender studies, and critical ecologies. As an Associate Fellow of Advance HE, he emphasizes pedagogical innovation and academic skills development in his teaching practice.

• Academic Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer
• Business models in high-technology sectors
• Entrepreneurship
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr David Johnson is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Durham University Business School, where he serves as Associate Chair for the £9 million Smart & Scale initiative supporting SME innovation in North-East England. He is also a Fellow of the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing and maintains active Visiting Fellow positions at international institutions. Johnson's educational background includes: PhD in Management (Entrepreneurship), University of Edinburgh Business School MSc by Research (Entrepreneurship), University of Edinburgh Business School MBA, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow Master's degree in Science, University of Edinburgh Bachelor's degree in Science, University of Leeds PG Cert in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment Practice His research centers on academic entrepreneurship , life science commercialisation , and university-industry engagement , with particular focus on linguistic approaches and machine learning applications. Johnson examines how institutional practices shape entrepreneurial activities across contexts ranging from regenerative medicine to Freemasonry, emphasizing the built environment's role in ecosystem development. Johnson's publication trajectory reveals evolving methodological sophistication, shifting from early studies on regenerative medicine venturing (2014-2017) toward computational linguistics and machine learning applications (2024-2025). His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical innovation challenges, spanning entrepreneurial ecosystems, technology transfer, and narrative analysis in resource mobilization. His scientific recognition includes: NASA Innovation and Technology Transfer: Space2Pitch Final Visiting Research Fellow at Interface, Edinburgh Fellow of Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing Visiting Research Fellow at Skolkovo Institute Visiting Research Scholar at Wisconsin School of Business Fellow of Higher Education Academy Johnson supervises postgraduate students including Clare Talbot-Jones and Olivia King, supported by over £500,000 in research funding: Science commercialisation activities at university-industry boundary (£390,824) Cardiology-focused point-of-care device development (£38,934) Primary Research Support Fund for Zambian field research (2025) Global Engagement Grant for Dartmouth College knowledge exchange (2024) He actively leads research infrastructure as Co-Director of Durham Enterprise Centre and through his Smart & Scale initiative role, while contributing to interdisciplinary health research via the Wolfson Institute fellowship.

Sung-Deuk Oakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Korean Christianity
• History of Christianity
• East Asian Religious Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sung-Deuk Oak is an Associate Professor of Korean Christianity in the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Holding the Dongsoon Im and Mija Im Endowed Chair, he works at the intersection of Korean religious history and global Christianity. Contact: oak@humnet.ucla.edu. Th.D., Boston University School of Theology (2002) Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary (1994) Th.M. & M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary (1993, 1991) B.A. in Korean History (Seoul National University, 1988) B.A. in English Literature (Seoul National University, 1986) Dr. Oak's research focuses on the history of Korean Christianity and its interactions with East Asian religious cultures. His work examines: Protestant encounters with Korean shamanism and Confucianism Global missionary networks in East Asia Christianity's sociopolitical impact during Korea's colonial period Medical missions and modernization through institutions like Chejungwon Hospital Postcolonial Christian publishing through the Korean Bible Society His publications highlight Christianity's role in Korean cultural modernization, particularly through religious publishing, medical missions, and theological adaptation. Current projects include completing The History of the Korean Bible Society, Volume III and editing the Samuel Austin Moffett Papers and Sources of Modern Nursing in Korea . Henry Luce Postdoctoral Fellowship (2002) Books and Culture Book of the Year Award (2013) Dr. Oak contributes to Korean Christian historical preservation through his English-language online archives and Korean blog 1000oaks .

• Early Intervention
• Language Facilitation
• Naturalistic Language Strategies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emily K Harrington is an Assistant Professor in Special Education at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on early intervention strategies, language facilitation, and caregiver collaboration in speech-language pathology. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Department: Special Education University: University of Illinois Research Interests center on naturalistic language facilitation strategies and early intervention for toddlers. She evaluates diversity measures in linguistic assessments and explores methods to enhance communication outcomes through parent training and collaborative frameworks. Construct validity in language assessments Innovative early intervention techniques Family-centered speech therapy approaches Scientific Collaborations include partnerships in clinical research and educational program development, focusing on caregiver involvement and standardized evaluation metrics.

• Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Teacher Preparation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jisun Rachel Oh is a Lecturer in the Department of Special Education within the College of Education at the University of Illinois. Her work focuses on enhancing teacher preparation practices through culturally responsive frameworks and evidence-based interventions in early childhood education. Research Interests: Special Education equity and inclusion Early Childhood Development and intervention Teacher training for diverse settings Behavioral and language development strategies Mixed methods research in education Recent Research Trends: Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to early childhood special education (ECSE), emphasizing cultural competence in teacher preparation, bilingual language development for children with disabilities, and methodological rigor in journal reviewing practices. Collaborative work with scholars like Cheatham and McLeod demonstrates her focus on practical applications in field experiences and developmental theory. Academic Engagement: Active in peer-reviewed publishing and editorial work, she contributes to journals such as Early Childhood Education Journal and Young Exceptional Children , with a particular interest in bridging research and classroom practice.

• Egyptology
• Coptology
• Papyrology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tonio Sebastian Richter is a Professor of Egyptology with a focus on Coptology at the Free University of Berlin's Department of History and Cultural Studies, Institute of Egyptology. He holds the position of Academy Professor at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and has served as the head of several major research projects including the DFG long-term project "Database and Dictionary of Greek Loanwords in Coptic" (DDGLC) and the Academy project "Structures and Transformations of the Vocabulary of the Egyptian Language. Text and Knowledge Culture in Ancient Egypt." His educational background includes a Magister Artium in Egyptology and Religious History from the University of Leipzig (1996), followed by a doctorate in 1999 and habilitation in 2005, both based on works concerning Coptic legal documents and their linguistic features. Richter has held academic positions at the Universities of Leipzig, Heidelberg, and Berlin, including serving as a Heisenberg Fellow of the German Research Foundation from 2011-2014. Richter's research interests span the history and cultural history of Egypt during the Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic periods, with particular focus on Coptic language and texts. His work examines documentary texts including papyri, ostraca, and inscriptions that illuminate economic, legal, and social history. He has made significant contributions to the study of Coptic legal documents, magical and alchemical texts, and language contact phenomena between Egyptian/Coptic and Greek/Arabic. His research has revealed important insights into Coptic alchemical papyri, which represent some of the earliest witnesses to "the divine art" and enrich our knowledge of the development of late antique science and its transmission from Greek to Arabic. Richter has also pioneered work on language change and contact in the Egyptian-Coptic language, particularly regarding Greek and Arabic loanwords. Academy Professor, Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (2015-present) Professor of Egyptology with focus on Coptology, Free University Berlin (2014-present) Heisenberg Fellow, German Research Foundation (2011-2014) Extraordinary Professor, University of Leipzig (2011) Richter has received numerous scientific awards including the Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (2011) and the Friedrich-Weller Prize from the Saxon Academy of Sciences (2000). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of several prestigious institutions including the International Thesaurus Commission of the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae and the Scientific Advisory Board of the German Archaeological Institute. As an educator, Richter has been a main instructor for multiple International Summer Schools in Coptic Papyrology and has organized numerous academic conferences and workshops on Coptology, papyrology, and Egyptology. His work bridges linguistic, historical, and archaeological approaches to understanding ancient Egyptian civilization through its textual remains.

Randi Lise Davenportمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spanish Literature
• Cervantes Studies
• Early Modern Women Writers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Randi Lise Davenport is a Professor of Spanish Literature at the Department of Language and Culture, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Teacher Education, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She has been employed at UiT since 2009 and holds a PhD in Spanish Literature from the University of Oslo. Her academic work bridges Spanish Golden Age literature with Nordic cultural contexts, bringing a unique Arctic perspective to the study of early modern Spanish literature. Davenport's research interests focus on Spanish women writers in early modern times, Mariana de Carvajal's baroque novel, Miguel de Cervantes' last work Los trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda , the stories of Pietro Querini's shipwreck on Røst in 1432, Teresa of Avila's autobiography, Francisco de Quevedo's satires, and the representation of northern regions in Spanish Golden Age literature. She leads the research network SKIMT (Skrivende kvinner i middelalder og tidlig moderne tid) since 2020. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on Cervantes' Persiles , particularly examining female characters, narrative structures, and the northern elements in this final work. She also explores connections between Spanish literature and Nordic contexts, including Mariana de Carvajal's narrative techniques and Spanish women writers' educational access. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining literary analysis with historical, cultural, and gender studies perspectives. Davenport is an active member of international scholarly communities, serving on the boards of the Asociación de Cervantistas (since 2018) and the Asociación Internacional Siglo de Oro (2017-2020, 2020-2023). She participates in the FemPhil research group, Center for Arctic Humanities, and Creating the New North initiatives at UiT. At UiT, Davenport teaches courses including SPA-2114 Women's Voices in Spanish-Language Culture, SPA-1110 Introduction to Spanish and Latin American History, SPA-1111 Introduction to Spanish-Language Literature, SPA-2111 Central Works in Spanish-Language Literature, SPA-3113 Cultural Transfers in Spanish-Language Literature, SPA-3114 Central Themes from the Spanish Golden Age/Cervantes' Don Quijote, and SPA-3190 Special Subject in Spanish Literary Studies.

• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• Algorithmic Fairness
• Robust Distributed Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sanmi (Oluwasanmi) Koyejo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University and an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He leads Stanford Trustworthy AI Research (STAIR), working to develop the principles and practice of trustworthy machine learning with applications to neuroscience and healthcare. Koyejo holds affiliations with multiple Stanford institutes including SAIL, HAI, CRFM, AIMI, AI Safety, Machine Learning Group, and Bio-X. Koyejo completed his Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin followed by postdoctoral research at Stanford University. His research bridges theoretical machine learning with practical healthcare applications, focusing on developing robust and fair AI systems that can be trusted in critical domains. His work spans algorithmic fairness, robust distributed learning, metric elicitation, and applications to medical imaging and neuroscience. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on emerging challenges in AI including emergent abilities in large language models, fairness in medical AI, federated learning, and robustness against adversarial attacks. His work has increasingly addressed real-world healthcare challenges through deep learning applications to medical imaging, particularly chest radiographs for disease detection. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award 2021 Skip Ellis Early Career Award Sloan Research Fellowship Frederick E. Terman Faculty Fellow (2022) Best Paper Award from UAI Kavli Fellowship IJCAI Early Career Spotlight Koyejo actively mentors a large research group with numerous PhD students and postdocs. His research has been supported by significant grants including NSF funding for projects like 'Fair Federated Representation Learning for Breast Cancer Risk Scoring.' He serves in leadership roles including as General Co-chair for NeurIPS 2022 and President of the Black in AI organization. His STAIR research group focuses on developing trustworthy AI principles and practices, with applications to healthcare and neuroimaging. The group collaborates extensively with healthcare institutions including OSF Healthcare and participates in major initiatives like the NIH-funded MIDRC and the NSF AI research institute AIFARMS.