جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emma Meehanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Somatic practices
• Arts in health and wellbeing
• Dance in Ireland
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Meehan is an Associate Professor at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE). She holds a BA and PhD from Trinity College Dublin, where she also taught part-time and supported the Digital Arts and Humanities Doctoral Programme. Her research focuses on somatic practices, arts in health, and Irish dance theatre, with a particular emphasis on embodiment and urban design. She has led major projects including 'Somatic practice, chronic pain and self-care technology' funded by the AHRC. Meehan is a board member for the Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices and the Association of Somatic Movement Dance Therapies (UK/Ireland), and co-convened the IFTR Performance as Research Working Group (2013–2017). Her research explores how somatic practices address social/cultural issues through performance and wellbeing contexts, combining academic inquiry with practitioner expertise. Key projects include 'Sensing the City' (urban embodiment mapping) and 'Dialogue Moves' (Indonesian religious/cultural dialogue through dance). She has supervised 6 research students and delivered invited talks at institutions including Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia) and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). Education: PhD & BA (Drama), Trinity College Dublin Awards: 5 major prizes including Arts Council Ireland Dance Bursary (2014) Key Projects: 7 funded initiatives (AHRC, Health Research Council NZ) Her work bridges artistic practice with healthcare innovation, particularly in chronic pain management and urban sensory design.

Deidre Butlerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern Judaism
• Contemporary Jewish women
• Modern Jewish Thought
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Deidre Butler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Carleton University, part of the College of the Humanities. She holds degrees from Concordia University (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.). Her research focuses on intersections of religion, ethics, and feminist thought, particularly in modern Jewish contexts. She currently directs the Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies and chairs the Developing Leadership Program and the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship. Education: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Concordia University) Her research explores modern Jewish life and thought, emphasizing critiques of narratives that marginalize gendered and embodied experiences. Current projects include an interdisciplinary ethnographic study on Jewish religious divorce in Canada, collaborating with Professor Betina Appel Kuzmarov. This investigates Get abuse and its intersection with civil divorce negotiations. Her publications analyze Jewish feminist ethics, Holocaust literature, and contemporary Jewish women’s spiritual practices. Methodologically, she combines ethnography with theological and artistic analysis. Awards: None explicitly listed As an academic leader, she oversees multiple interdisciplinary initiatives within the Zelikovitz Centre. Her work bridges religious studies, gender studies, and legal/ethical frameworks, contributing to both scholarly discourse and community engagement.

Angela Sumegiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indo-Tibetan Buddhism
• Buddhism-Shamanism Interface
• Religious Approaches to Death
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Angela Sumegi is Associate Professor of Humanities and Religion at Carleton University's College of the Humanities. Her research examines Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, the interface between Buddhism and shamanism, and religious responses to death across traditions. With five years of research in South India including Sanskrit language study, her work bridges academic scholarship and contemplative practice. Education includes: PhD from University of Ottawa (2003) MA in Religion from Carleton University (1984) BA in Art History from Carleton University (1976) Her scholarship explores tensions between shamanic traditions emphasizing pragmatic concerns and Buddhism's soteriological focus, examining mediation strategies in syncretic contexts. Current work investigates death rituals and conceptualizations of afterlife across religious systems through the unifying lens of soul/identity constructs. Publications include monographs on Buddhist-shamanic intersections and a comprehensive textbook on death/afterlife concepts. Research demonstrates consistent focus on ritual performance analysis and comparative theological frameworks. Beyond academia, she teaches Buddhist meditation and directs a Canadian charity supporting Tibetan refugee children. No awards or students are documented in available materials.

• Theology
• Byzantine Studies
• Gender Studies
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Damien Francis Casey is a Lecturer in Theology at the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, affiliated with the School of Theology. His academic work bridges theology, philosophy, and historical analysis. Research interests: Gender constructions in Byzantine religious contexts Theological pluralism in early Christianity Liturgy and its role in catholicity Religious conflict from late antiquity to early Islam Philosophical theology and postmodern thought Notable article trends: Casey's scholarship spans from early Church studies to Byzantine-era gender dynamics, with a focus on theological epistemology and interfaith dialogue.

Jenny Eklöfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Science
• Science Communication
• Media and Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenny Eklöf serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies at Umeå University, specializing in History of Science and Ideas. Based at Humanisthuset (Room HUM.K.129) in Umeå, she functions as student counsellor while maintaining active research and teaching responsibilities within Sweden's academic landscape. Her educational credentials include achieving Docent qualification—a Swedish academic title signifying independent research capability—and recognition as Distinguished University Teacher for pedagogical excellence. These qualifications underpin her dual commitment to scholarly rigor and innovative teaching practices. Eklöf's research critically examines the contested terrain where scientific knowledge interfaces with political agendas and media representations. She investigates how fields like genetics, biofuels, and mindfulness become embedded in public discourse through historical analysis of media coverage, policy debates, and scientific controversies. Her work reveals how scientific authority is constructed, challenged, and reshaped in societal contexts—particularly through studies of early genetic engineering debates in Swedish media and the scientization of mindfulness practices. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows sustained focus on science-media-politics entanglements with evolving methodological sophistication. Recent work increasingly incorporates digital humanities approaches while maintaining historical grounding, demonstrating consistent attention to how scientific narratives are framed across different media landscapes and historical periods. Her scientific recognition includes: Distinguished University Teacher award Eklöf actively mentors students through her student counsellor role and contributes to interdisciplinary knowledge production as Health Humanities research group member. While specific grant details aren't publicized, her extensive publication record across three decades indicates successful research continuity. Her teaching innovations in digital humanities pedagogy demonstrate commitment to evolving academic practices. As core member of Umeå University's Health Humanities research group, she bridges historical analysis with contemporary health discourse, examining how historical perspectives illuminate current debates about neuroscience, mindfulness, and medicalization within societal contexts.

Marie Roseniusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecclesiology
• Liturgical Studies
• Religious Education
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Marie Rosenius is an Associate Professor at Umeå University in Sweden, affiliated with the Department of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies within the Religious Studies and Theology section. She holds the qualification of 'Recognised university teacher' and is based at the Humanisthuset building on campus. Her educational background includes formal recognition as a university teacher, though specific degrees are not detailed in the provided text. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of theological and ecclesiastical studies, with particular focus on ecclesiology (the study of the church), liturgical studies examining worship practices, religious education especially within the Swedish Church context, and church-state relations particularly regarding the Church of Sweden's transition from state church to faith community. She also delves into systematic theology and the pedagogical aspects of theological education. Her publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with contemporary challenges facing the Swedish Church, including secularization impacts, educational reforms, and ecclesiastical identity. Recent works explore themes such as baptismal education, liturgical movements in secular contexts, minority theological perspectives, and the evolution of church governance structures. While no specific awards are mentioned in the text, her extensive publication record and faculty position indicate significant academic contributions to theological studies in Sweden. There is no information provided regarding specific students she has supervised or research grants she has received. Similarly, no details are given about research laboratories or teams she leads.

Eva van Roekelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Violence Studies
• Moral Philosophy
• Human Rights
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Eva van Roekel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She holds additional appointments at the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute and Mobilities, Beliefs and Belonging (MOBB). Her work combines fieldwork, creative writing, and visual anthropology with a focus on Latin America, particularly Venezuela and Argentina. Education: BSc (2006) and MSc (2007) in Latin American Studies from Utrecht University. PhD (2016) in Cultural Anthropology from Utrecht University, focusing on trials for crimes against humanity in Argentina. Research interests include violence, morality, human rights, and natural resource conflicts. Notable projects include research on the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis (funded by NWO Veni Grant) and creative ethnography through the Anthropology and Humanism journal. Awards include the 2020 Outstanding Academic Title and multiple grants from ISRF and NWO. Teaching involves courses on visual anthropology and creative methodologies. She co-developed the VU minor Visual Evidence , training students in documentary filmmaking. Active in public anthropology through media contributions and advisory roles at CEDLA and the Creative Anthropologies Network. Key grants include the Independent Social Research Foundation fellowship (2020) and Veni Grant (2022). Her research bridges moral philosophy with crisis ethnography, examining how economic collapse and environmental degradation shape ethical frameworks in Latin America.

• Christian Thought and Ethics
• Christianity and Popular Culture
• Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity
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Sean O’Neil is an Instructor of Religion at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. He holds a PhD in Religion from the University of Florida (2012), an MA in International Affairs-Latin American Studies from Ohio University (2003), and a BA in English and History from the University of King’s College (1999). His research focuses on Christian Thought and Ethics, Christianity in Popular Culture, Charismatic/Pentecostal traditions, Religion and Sports, Health, Disability, and transnational religious dynamics in Canada, the U.S., and Latin America. Recent work includes Spirit and Sport: Religion and the Fragile Athletic Body in Popular Culture (2022), exploring intersections between religion, sports, and embodiment. Teaching includes courses like 'Religion and Popular Culture,' 'Religion, Health, and Meaning,' and 'Religion and Sports.' His publications analyze religious themes in film, documentaries, and regional religious practices. No scientific awards listed. No advising/grants details provided. Research emphasizes cultural studies and contemporary religious expressions in media and sports contexts.

• Feminist Studies
• Communication Studies
• Intercultural Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sakina Jangbar, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies at St. John's University, affiliated with the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on Muslim women's experiences in Pakistan, particularly examining intersections of gender, media, and cultural rhetoric. She teaches courses in public speaking, feminism, and rhetoric, emphasizing embodied activism and autoethnographic storytelling. Her work critiques cultural norms through analyses of media representation, political discourse, and everyday communication practices. Notable research topics include female sexuality in Pakistani advertising, media bias in news coverage of Muslim youth, and the rhetorical strategies of South Asian political figures like Benazir Bhutto. Dr. Jangbar's publications appear in journals such as Journal of Communication & Religion and Feminist Media Studies , with recent explorations of menstrual equity and forgiveness narratives. She has been a guest on academic podcasts like She Speaks: Academic Muslimahs , discussing feminist expressions in diasporic communities and media portrayals of South Asian cultures. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges communication theory, feminist studies, and cultural anthropology, advocating for marginalized voices through narrative-driven scholarship. Despite extensive contributions to communication studies, she has not been explicitly noted for receiving scientific awards in the provided texts.

Greg Songمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media Literacy
• Strategic Communication
• Digital Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Greg Song is an Assistant Professor in the Emerging Media program at the University of St. Thomas' College of Arts and Sciences. He teaches courses including Intro to Mass Media , Media Literacy , and Principles of Strategic Communication , focusing on media's societal impact and digital communication practices. His research spans media literacy, strategic communication, and digital ethics. Recent publications explore AI chatbot design, climate change misinformation mitigation, and privacy dynamics in personalized advertising. His work bridges communication theory with emerging technologies. While not explicitly stated, his publications suggest expertise in artificial intelligence , environmental messaging , and consumer digital behavior . Recurring themes include trust in technology , moral foundations in marketing , and social media's cultural influence .

James Metcalfمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Eighteenth-Century Poetry
• Women Poets
• Laboring-Class Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Metcalf is a Lecturer in Eighteenth-Century English Literature at the Department of English, American Studies and Creative Writing at The University of Manchester. He completed his PhD at King’s College London and previously served as a Lecturer at the same institution. His research examines poetry, affect, labor, and gender in the long eighteenth century, with a focus on churchyard landscapes as contested social spaces. His monograph, Churchyard Poetics: Landscape, Labour, and the Legacy of Genre (Oxford University Press, 2025), redefines graveyard poetry through analyses of works by Mary Leapor, Ann Yearsley, Charlotte Smith, and John Clare. Current projects explore queer critique in Romantic-era women poets through style and ‘weak theory’ frameworks. His interdisciplinary approach connects literary studies with gender theory and environmental humanities. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Reading Literature, Satire and Sentiment, Romanticism, and Queer Forms. Academic service includes committee roles for the CIGRE UK Next Generation Network and peer review for Year’s Work in English Studies . Honors: Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) Bayer-Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (2013-2015)

Chloe Nahum-Claudelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Environmental Anthropology
• Human-Animal Relations
• Resource Politics
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Chloe Nahum-Claudel is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester. Her work focuses on ritualized political innovation in Indigenous communities, particularly in Brazil’s Amazon and Papua New Guinea. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2012) and has held roles at LSE, Cambridge, and EHESS (Paris). Her research explores themes like environmental anthropology, human-animal relations, Indigenous diplomacy, and feminist critiques of patriarchy. She is author of Vital Diplomacy: the ritual everyday on a dammed river in Amazonia (2018) and co-editor of a special issue on Feminist Perspectives in Indigenous Amazonia (2021). Her recent projects include a study of witch hunts in PNG through a post-#MeToo lens and interdisciplinary work on menstrual studies. Education: PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge (2012) MPhil in Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge (2009) Bachelor’s Degree (not specified) Research Interests: She examines how Indigenous communities navigate colonial and postcolonial disruptions through ritual practices, food systems, and gender dynamics. Key areas include: Amazonian cosmologies, hydropower conflicts, PNG witch hunts, and feminist anthropology’s intersection with Indigenous knowledge systems. Her work bridges semiotic analysis with political-economy critiques. Recent Articles Overview: Her publications integrate Amazonian studies with global themes, such as the political efficacy of ritual, gendered violence in PNG, and critical engagements with Lévi-Strauss. Recent work emphasizes Indigenous agency in resisting neo-colonial resource extraction and redefining patriarchal frameworks. Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses on Cultural Diversity, Witchcraft/Feminism, and Amazonian Anthropology. Currently supervises PhD students researching Amazonia/PNG. Recent grants include Leverhulme Trust funding (2017–2021). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Brazilian anthropologists (e.g., Aline Regitano) on Amazonian feminist issues and PNG National Research Agency on witch hunt oral histories.

• Ayahuasca Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• Religious Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alex Gearin is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Social Science, The University of Queensland. His work focuses on ayahuasca shamanism, cultural anthropology, and the intersection of indigenous practices with modern health and spirituality. He holds a PhD from The University of Queensland (2015), titled An Amazonian shamanic brew in Australia: ayahuasca healing and individualism . Research interests include the global diaspora of ayahuasca use, cultural critiques of neoshamanism, and the sensory and medical dimensions of psychedelic experiences. His work bridges fields like medical anthropology, religious studies, and sensory ethnography. Key publications analyze ayahuasca tourism in Peru, the role of rituals in psychedelic efficacy, and the moral discourses surrounding psychedelic medicalization. His collaborative research explores topics like ayahuasca's cultural reinvention in Australia and the therapeutic significance of purging rituals. He has contributed to edited volumes on ayahuasca's global spread and co-edits works like The World Ayahuasca Diaspora . His research emphasizes critical perspectives on how capitalist anxieties and individualistic frameworks shape contemporary ayahuasca practices.

Sabina Maglioccoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sociocultural Anthropology
• Folklore
• Religion
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Sabina Magliocco is a Lecturer in Sociocultural Anthropology and Chair of the Program in the Study of Religion at the University of British Columbia's Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University (1988) and has taught at institutions including California State University and the University of California system. Her research focuses on folklore, ritual, modern Pagan religions, magic, and animal studies, with a geographic emphasis on Europe and North America. She has been recognized with prestigious awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship and Honorary Fellowship from the American Folklore Society. Her work bridges ethnography and critical theory, examining topics such as witchcraft's political dimensions, fairy narratives in contemporary spirituality, and vernacular ontologies surrounding animals. Magliocco's publications include groundbreaking titles like Witching Culture: Folklore and Neo-Paganism in America and Neo-Pagan Sacred Art and Altars: Making Things Whole . She has also produced anthropological films, including the Oss Tales series. Education: AB (Brown University, 1980); Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1988) Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (1996), NEH Research Fellowship (2001), Chicago Folklore Prize (1994) Her research trends emphasize intersections between cultural expression, ritual, and environmental/spiritual concerns. She frequently engages with media on topics related to modern legends and beliefs.

Emily Smith-Sangsterمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Egyptian Art
• Egyptian Archaeology
• Ancient Egyptian History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emily Smith-Sangster is a Ph.D. candidate and Post Graduate Research Associate at Princeton University's Department of Art & Archaeology, focusing on Pharaonic Egyptian art and archaeology. Her research centers on post-mortem identity in the New Kingdom, particularly through excavations in Abydos, including the Ahmose Cemetery. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Monmouth University and an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Studies from NYU, where her thesis on 'Reserve Parts' in Egyptian burial practices earned the M.A. Achievement in the Humanities Fellowship. As an active field archaeologist, Smith-Sangster serves as excavation supervisor for the Abydos South Project (ASP), with extensive experience in Cultural Resource Management and field schools. Her work integrates landscape archaeology, gender studies, disability studies, and sensorialism to reinterpret ancient Egyptian material culture. Research Highlights: Analysis of disability representation in Old Kingdom and New Kingdom art, Tutankhamun’s iconography, and funerary practices. Fieldwork: Excavation leadership in Abydos, contributing to discoveries like the Ahmose Cemetery.