جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Maria Gerolemouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Ancient Greek Drama
• Ancient Science and Technology
• Gender Studies in Antiquity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Gerolemou is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Classics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and specializes in ancient Greek drama, Wunderkultur, and ancient science/technology. Her research bridges gender studies, material culture, and technological history. Education: PhD in Classics (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich), undergraduate studies in Classics (Athens/Munich). Research interests include: gender representations in tragedy, cultural perceptions of miracles, ancient technological innovations, and intersections between body, medicine, and technology in Greco-Roman contexts. She explores how ancient societies conceptualized automation, animation, and mechanical systems, along with their symbolic and gendered dimensions. Publications: Authored two monographs and edited/co-edited five volumes. Notable works include Technical Automation in Classical Antiquity (2023), Body Technologies in the Greco-Roman World (2024), and collections on miracles, mirrors, and animation technologies. Her work analyzes artifacts like mirrors, medical instruments, and mechanical devices to reconstruct ancient knowledge systems. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising details mentioned. Her editorial work spans collaborative volumes addressing interdisciplinary themes in antiquity. Labs/Teams: Currently no lab affiliations noted in provided texts.

Rhodri Haywardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Medical Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rhodri Hayward is a Reader in Medical History at Queen Mary University of London's School of History. He holds editorial roles for History of the Human Sciences and co-founded the Centre for the History of Emotions and Centre for the Study of the Home. His research focuses on how modern sciences like psychiatry have shaped understandings of selfhood in Britain, with particular attention to emotions, neuropsychiatry, and the intersection of science with culture and religion. Education: B.A. History, Lancaster University MSc Sociology of Scientific Knowledge, University of Edinburgh PhD in Psychology-Religion Interactions, Lancaster University Research interests include the history of psychiatry, the material turn in self-help culture, and the role of emotions in modernity. His current Wellcome Trust-funded project explores self-help practices through magic and domestic organization. He has secured over £2 million in grants, including major Wellcome Trust awards for psychiatric epidemiology and interdisciplinary collaborations. Public engagement includes TV/radio appearances (e.g., ITV's Secrets of the Asylum) and collaborations with artists like Lloyd Newson and Nye Thompson on emotion, AI, and performance art. He supervises doctoral research in medical humanities and has examined over 20 PhDs. Notable contributions include books like Psychiatry in Modern Britain and Resisting History: Popular Religion and the Origins of the Unconscious , as well as influential articles on topics like electroencephalography, Victorian mental health, and the cultural history of prophecy.

Borayin Lariosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Vedic Traditions
• Mantra Studies
• Hinduism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ass.-Prof. Dr. Borayin Larios is a faculty member in the Department of South Asian, Tibetan and Buddhist Studies at the University of Vienna. He holds a PhD in Classical Indology from Heidelberg University and has conducted postdoctoral research at institutions including the CNRS in Paris. His research focuses on contemporary Indian religious practices, particularly Vedic traditions, mantra studies, and material religion. He is a Principal Investigator of the ERC Synergy MANTRAMS project, exploring mantras' role in religion, media, and society in Southern Asia. His interdisciplinary approach combines cultural anthropology, religious studies, and historical philology. Larios has published extensively on Vedic schools in Maharashtra, popular Hinduism, and yoga studies. Notable works include the open-access book *Embodying the Vedas* (2017) and articles on wayside shrines and Sai Baba devotion. He collaborates with global institutions like SOAS and leads projects such as Proyecto YoLA investigating Yoga's cultural genealogy in Latin America. His current research includes studies on mantras' global history, the anthropology of religious rituals, and the intersection of religion with urban spaces. He has received grants totaling over €9.6 million for collaborative international projects and maintains active roles in academic networks across Europe and Asia.

Randa Abdel-Fattahمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Islamophobia
• Critical Race Theory
• Arab/Muslim Social Movements
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Randa Abdel-Fattah is a Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. She holds dual qualifications as a lawyer (NSW Supreme Court) and a sociologist, combining academic research with activism and literary contributions. Her work focuses on Islamophobia, racial justice, Palestinian advocacy, and youth identity in the context of global security frameworks. She leads the ARC Future Fellowship project tracing Arab/Muslim Australian social movements since the 1970s, creating a digital archive and exhibition of this understudied history. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology), Macquarie University (2016) Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Law (Hons), University of Melbourne (2002) Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, literature, and activism, addressing spatial racism, embodied Islamophobia, decolonial solidarity, and Palestinian liberation ethics. She emphasizes translating academic insights into public-facing initiatives like the ‘Our Stories’ anti-racism children’s book series and the 11 Words For Love picture-story collaboration. Awards: Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Best Young Adult Fiction Stella Prize Longlist (2022) Shortlisted for Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (2017, 2018) Children’s Book Council of Australia Notable Book Advocacy & Grants: Patron of the Racial Justice Centre (Australia’s first racial justice legal service). Her DECRA project on post-9/11 youth trust and fear informed educational resources. Active in cultural boycotts and public intellectual commentary on media and policy. Labs/Teams: Leads Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre initiatives at Macquarie University, collaborating on transnational solidarity projects.

Katharina Wilkensمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• African Religions
• Global and Decolonial Approaches to African Religious History
• Spirit Possession and Exorcism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katharina Wilkens is a tenured lecturer at the Institute for the Study of Religions at the University of Tübingen. She holds a doctorate in Religious Studies from the University of Bayreuth and has held guest professorships at universities including Leipzig and Bayreuth. Her research focuses on African religions, decolonial approaches to religious history, and the aesthetics of religion. She co-speaks the 'Africa' and 'Aesthetics of Religion' working groups of the German Association for the Study of Religion (DVRW). Recent research includes studies on African secularities, possession rituals, and non-Western travelogues as historical sources. Key academic roles include co-speaker of the DFG-network AESToR.NET (2015–2018), senior research fellow at Leipzig’s Centre for Advanced Studies (2021), and a 2023 research fellowship at LMU Munich’s Käthe-Hamburger-Kolleg. She has published extensively on topics such as Marian faith healing in East Africa, the intersection of religion and medicine, and global religious aesthetics. Her teaching involves lectures on African religious diversity and methodologies in religious studies. She has organized major conferences including 'Multiple Secularities in Africa' (2022) and workshops on decolonizing religious studies methodologies. Recent publications include monographs on religious competence education and edited volumes on African secularities and cultural aesthetics of religion.

Oliver Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology
• Prehistoric Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof Oliver Harris is a Professor of Archaeology at the School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester. His research focuses on redefining how archaeology approaches difference in past societies through studies of material culture, human bodies, and landscapes. He emphasizes non-essentialist frameworks to explore gender, identity, and cultural processes across millennia. Research interests include Neolithic monuments, Viking burials, and posthumanist approaches to material agency. His work spans scales from individual objects to continental-scale patterns, prioritizing multiscalar analysis and ontological plurality. Recent projects investigate the Upton Lovell G2a burial, Neolithic tool use, and regional resource exploitation in Cornwall. Publications emphasize theoretical innovation, with notable contributions to posthumanism in archaeology, gender studies, and material culture analysis. Supervision activities reflect his commitment to training scholars in critical archaeological methodologies. Teaching integrates fieldwork and theoretical discourse, fostering engagement with contemporary archaeological practice. His work challenges traditional binaries in interpreting past human-environment interactions and cultural diversity.

• Ethnomusicology
• Religious Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Roda is an Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, specializing in ethnomusicology and anthropology. Her work bridges music, religion, gender, and digital media, particularly focusing on Jewish communities. She holds dual PhDs from Université Paris 4 Sorbonne and Université de Montréal. Research Interests: Embodied spirituality, cross-cultural Indigenous knowledge integration, digital-age religious transformation, and gender in ultra-Orthodox contexts Awards: Society for Ethnomusicology Prize (2024), AJS Women’s Caucus Cashmere Award (2021) Public Engagement: Media contributions to BBC, LaPresse, The Conversation, and academic leadership roles (e.g., co-chair of Society for Ethnomusicology’s Jewish Music SIG) Her current research explores sensory experiences like breathwork and psychedelics as pathways for spiritual transformation, examining how Indigenous plant medicine concepts are reinterpreted within Jewish frameworks. This work recontextualizes historical connections between Jewish traditions and alternative healing practices. Her 2024 monograph on ultra-Orthodox women’s artistic resistance and digital activism has been widely recognized. Roda has held fellowships at institutions including Columbia University and UCLA, and collaborates internationally across Europe, Brazil, and North America. Her artistic background as a pianist, flutist, and dancer informs her interdisciplinary approach to cultural research.

Margaret Pfeilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Catholic Social Teaching
• Racial Justice
• Nonviolence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Pfeil is a Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame, holding joint appointments in the Department of Theology and the Institute for Social Concerns. She is also a Faculty Fellow at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and the Klau Center for Civil and Human Rights. Her work focuses on Catholic Social Teaching, Racial Justice, Nonviolence, Ecological Ethics, and Ecumenism. Education: Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame Her research explores intersections of faith and social justice, including racial equity, environmental ethics, and ecumenical dialogue. Notable projects include co-authoring works on white complicity in mass incarceration and Vatican II's impact on lay ministry. She co-founded the St. Peter Claver Catholic Worker Community, embodying her commitment to social justice through grassroots activism. Her publications bridge theological scholarship with practical ethics, addressing topics like economic justice, prison reform, and interfaith peacebuilding. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed but her community engagement reflects impactful scholarly contributions. As an educator, she emphasizes forming lay leaders for mission-driven service. Her Kroc Institute affiliation highlights involvement in global peace studies, while Klau Center ties underscore civil/human rights advocacy.

• Cognitive Science of Religion
• Enactivism
• Phenomenology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matylda Ciołkosz is a researcher at the Institute of Religious Studies, Jagiellonian University, specializing in the cognitive science of religion with emphases on enactivism, phenomenology, and kinesthetic experience in religious practices. Her work bridges cognitive linguistics and embodied cognition to analyze how movement shapes religious understanding, particularly within modern yoga traditions. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies from Jagiellonian University Master's degree in Religious Studies from Jagiellonian University PhD in Cultural and Religious Studies from Jagiellonian University (2019) Dr. Ciołkosz's research centers on cognitive approaches to religion derived from the enactive paradigm and phenomenological perspectives. She investigates how repeated sensory, motor, and social experiences transform abstract religious concepts, utilizing cognitive linguistics methodologies pioneered by George Lakoff. Her primary focus lies on religious beliefs and behaviors that manifest indirectly through embodied practices, revealing deep-seated interpretive models in human cognition. Current projects explore religious concepts in Polish socio-political discourse and connections between religious imagery and kinesthetic experience in climbing communities. Her publication record (2014-2020) demonstrates consistent innovation at the intersection of cognitive science and religious studies. Articles reveal a trajectory from theoretical explorations of religious concepts to empirical analyses of yoga practices, emphasizing movement, proprioception, and sensorimotor synchronization as meaning-creating forces. Her work consistently bridges cognitive linguistics, enactivism, and phenomenology while expanding into new domains like climbing culture. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While no formal student advising or grant activities were specified, her role as co-editor for Religions of South Asia (2017) and Studia Religiologica (2017) indicates significant scholarly leadership. Current research includes the monograph Thinking in Asana: Movement and Philosophy in Viniyoga, Iyengar Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga (published 2022) and two new projects on religious concepts in Polish socio-political discourse and climbing communities. Her research is conducted within the Institute of Religious Studies framework without specific laboratory or team affiliations mentioned, though her interdisciplinary approach suggests collaborative networks across cognitive science and religious studies departments.

Aftab Jassalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Anthropology of Religion
• Ritual and Performance Studies
• Human-Nonhuman Relations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Aftab Jassal is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). His research focuses on the anthropology of religion, ritual performance, and human-divine interactions in South Asia, particularly in Uttarakhand. He examines how Hindu communities utilize narrative and ritual practices to construct social, ontological, and aesthetic realities. Jassal holds a PhD in Religion from Emory University (2014) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University (2013–2016). Education: PhD in Religion, Emory University, 2014 Postdoctoral Fellow, Duke University, 2013–2016 Research Interests: Jassal explores ritual storytelling, divine embodiment, environmental anthropology, and textual ontologies. His work highlights how practices like jāgar performances and temple worship negotiate textual authority and caste dynamics in Uttarakhand. He critiques binary notions of 'Great' and 'Little' traditions in Hinduism, emphasizing vernacular religious practices. Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising & Grants: No specific advising records or grants listed. However, his research is affiliated with UCSD's South Asian Initiative. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the South Asian Initiative at UCSD, focusing on interdisciplinary South Asian studies.

Omar Al-Ghazziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Communication
• Comparative Journalism
• Digital Activism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Omar Al-Ghazzi is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department (Education) in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on global communication dynamics, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, emphasizing the interplay between media, history, and conflict. He holds a PhD from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, with additional degrees from American University and the Lebanese American University. Dr. Al-Ghazzi’s expertise spans journalism ethics, digital activism, collective memory, and media’s role in shaping historical narratives. He leads projects like the LSE-funded 'Arab News Futures' and contributed to UNESCO’s regional report on media freedom in the Arab world. He edits the Middle East Journal of Culture and Communication and serves on editorial boards of Journalism and International Journal of Communication . His research explores how media constructs historical and future imaginaries, with a focus on conflict reporting and cultural memory. Recent work includes analyzing techno-centrism in Arab news media and the symbolic use of child figures in Syria-related media coverage. He supervises doctoral students in digital journalism, geopolitics, and populism. Publications and grants reflect his engagement with critical media theory, postcolonial studies, and the socio-political dimensions of media practice. His work has been featured in venues like Communication Theory , Journalism , and European Journal of Cultural Studies .

Bent Sørensenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Culture and Literature
• Media Research
• Film Adaptation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bent Sørensen is a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Culture and Learning at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aalborg University, Denmark. His work bridges literature, media, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary humanities, with a strong focus on adaptation, identity, and psychoanalytic themes. His research interests include: Culture and Literature Media Research and Film Adaptation Imagology and Cultural Representation Postmodern Jewish Novels (e.g., Michael Chabon, E. L. Doctorow) Identity, Tragedy, and Normativity Psychoanalysis, Divination, and the Occult Poetry and Performative Gestures (e.g., Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan) His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with cultural texts, interdisciplinary theory, and critical analysis. Themes across his articles include the intersection of personal and artistic politics, the role of memory and identity in literature, and the symbolic dimensions of poetry and divination. He explores both canonical and esoteric subjects, from Bob Dylan’s music to Tarot symbolism, often through a psychoanalytic or cultural studies lens. Scientific contributions and editorial roles include: Editor, Body & Society (2009) Editor, Orbis Litterarum (2009) Editor, Pedagogy: Critical Approaches to Teaching Literature... (2009) Co-editor, Akademisk Kvarter (2017–2018) Co-editor, Life after lines: Tim Ingold across the humanities (2020) Sørensen has been actively involved in research projects such as Fantasy , Transatlantic - A Cultural Text Studies Approach , and Open Windows: Remediation Strategies in Global Media Adaptations . He has also participated in conferences, public talks, and peer review activities. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and interdisciplinary reach underscore his academic impact. He has supervised PhD students and contributed to editorial and review committees, demonstrating mentorship and academic service. He is associated with the research network around Tim Ingold and has contributed to anthologies exploring lines, embodiment, and interdisciplinary humanities. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-3555-3022) and institutional page confirm his ongoing academic activity.

• Qualitative Social Research
• Conversation Analysis
• Ethnomethodology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ruth Ayaß is a Professor in the Department of Methods of Empirical Social Research at the Faculty of Sociology, University of Bielefeld. She has held this position since September 2016, following a professorship at the University of Klagenfurt (2004–2016). Her academic work is deeply rooted in qualitative methodologies, particularly conversation analysis, ethnomethodology, and visual sociology. She leads the research group AG Ayaß and contributes to the Methods Laboratory within her department. Her research focuses on social interaction in public spaces, examining how individuals manage co-presence, use media as social shields, and navigate waiting situations. Her methodological expertise extends to visual and ethnographic analysis, contributing significantly to the understanding of mediated and face-to-face interactions. The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with foundational sociological theory, particularly the work of Harold Garfinkel, alongside empirical studies on disaster photography, waiting practices, and digital writing. Her work bridges classical ethnomethodology with contemporary social phenomena shaped by technology and urban life. Editor-in-Chief, Zeitschrift für Soziologie (2010–2013) Research Fellow, Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld (2011) Member, Scientific Advisory Board, Finnish Centre of Excellence 'Intersubjectivity in Interaction' (2012–2017) Spokesperson, Section 'Methods of Qualitative Social Research', German Sociological Association (2014–2016) Ruth Ayaß actively supervises students and contributes to academic governance through roles in the Faculty Conference, Commission for Structure, Budget and Personnel, and the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology. She is involved in curriculum development for advanced methods courses and serves as a module responsible for several key programs. Her academic leadership and methodological rigor have established her as a central figure in German qualitative sociology. She leads the AG Ayaß research group, which fosters collaborative inquiry into interaction and methodology, and contributes to the Methods Laboratory, supporting methodological training and innovation within the Faculty of Sociology.

Stênio José Paulino Soaresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Afro-Brazilian Cultures
• Religious Diversity
• Afro-Diasporic Matrices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Stênio José Paulino Soares is a Professor at the Department of Performing Techniques, School of Theater, Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Brazil. He also serves as Professor and Vice-Coordinator of the Post-Graduate Program in Ethnic and African Studies (Pós-Afro/UFBA) and Professor of the Master in Arts (Prof-Artes/UFBA). His expertise spans Afro-Brazilian cultures, memory studies, and interdisciplinary art research. He holds a PhD in Arts from the University of São Paulo (USP) and is a specialist in museology with a focus on curatorship. His research explores contemporary African and Afro-diasporic corporeality, particularly through the work of Congolese artist Faustin Linyekula. He critically examines the role of museums in cultural memory and advocates for decolonial art practices. Soares has been a UNESCO consultant and worked with Brazil’s National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (IPHAN) and Human Rights Ministry. His current project, 'SS - Metralhadora Cheia de Mágoas,' merges performance art with socio-political commentary. Professional affiliations include the International Federation for Theater Research (IFTR/UK), Brazilian Association for Research in Performing Arts (ABRACE), and the National Association of Dance Researchers (ANDA). His work bridges postcolonial theory, embodied knowledge, and artistic innovation.

• Religious Education
• Theology
• Ethical Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Caroline Teschmer holds the Chair of Practical Theology/Religious Education at the Evangelical-Theological Faculty of the University of Bonn since 2024. She previously served in multiple visiting professorships across German universities including Tübingen, Duisburg-Essen, and Hamburg. Her research focuses on religious education theory and practice, confessional cooperation, ethical education, and body theology. She directs the Bonn Institute for Professionally Oriented Religious Education (bibor) and was awarded the Hanna-Jursch-Preis for her habilitation thesis in 2024. Education: PhD (2013) from Universität Osnabrück and Habilitation (2022) from Universität Augsburg. Earlier roles include postdoctoral research at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and Universität Osnabrück, and teaching at St.-Franziskus-Berufskolleg Hamm. Research interests span confessional cooperative religious instruction, digital youth pastoral care, embodiment in religious pedagogy, and gender/sexuality ethics. She co-edits the upcoming book project on the future viability of religious education and published extensively on topics like queer theology, ethical family models, and empathy development in children. Key publications include Konfessionell kooperativer Religionsunterricht – Eine Fachdidaktik (2024), Perspektiven einer körpersensiblen Religionspädagogik (2023), and Mitgefühl als Weg zur Werte-Bildung (2014). Her work bridges theological scholarship with practical educational challenges in contemporary society. Awards include the 2024 Hanna-Jursch-Preis from the EKD for her habilitation thesis. Active in academic leadership, she has designed educational programs addressing digital seelsorge, pandemic-era family ethics, and inclusive religious education models.