جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• English Literature
• Gender Studies
• Utopian and Dystopian Studies
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Raffaella Baccolini is a Full Professor in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at the University of Bologna's School of Modern Languages for Interpreters and Translators. She holds the scientific-disciplinary sector ANGL-01/A (English Literature) and serves as Vice Coordinator of the European Studies Bachelor's program (BAES - UnaEuropa) since 2024. Her educational background includes a PhD (1989) and MA (1983) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Bologna. Key institutional roles include President of the WOMEN Association (2021-present), Delegata DIT for Third Mission (2021-2024), and coordinator of multiple doctoral programs and EU-funded projects. Twentieth-century and contemporary American/English literature Feminist criticism and gender studies Utopian/dystopian theory and science fiction Trauma and memory studies Young adult literature and cultural translation Ethics of care in post-apocalyptic narratives Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gender-positive education through the G-BOOK series (2021-2025), ecofeminist interpretations of dystopian fiction, and critical analyses of utopian impulses in contemporary media. The work increasingly examines transmedia storytelling and social-emotional learning applications for European youth. Selected honors include: Brittingham Fellowship (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Ministry of Public Education Cultural Exchange Grant Honorary Fellow, Institute for Research in Humanities (1997) Visiting Scholar at CUNY's Calandra Institute (2012-2013) Baccolini directs the MeTRa research center and coordinates multiple EU Creative Europe projects including G-BOOK 3. She supervises doctoral candidates through the DIT Doctoral School and serves as external examiner for international PhD committees. Her leadership extends to the European Women's University Network (WOMEN) and UnaEuropa's European Studies Steering Committee. She co-directs the "Ralahine Utopian Studies" series (Peter Lang) and the online journal mediAzioni, while maintaining active roles in the Society for Utopian Studies and Utopian Studies Society Europe.

Franziska Schroederمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusive Music Technologies
• Music Improvisation
• Accessibility in Arts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Franziska Schroeder is a prominent academic and saxophonist at Queen's University Belfast's School of Arts, English and Languages. She leads the 'Performance without Barriers' research group, focusing on inclusive music technologies for disabled communities. Her work bridges critical theory, digital performance, and free improvisation practices. Schroeder holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh and has authored influential books like Soundweaving . She serves on prestigious panels including the UK AHRC and EU EACEA. Affiliations: Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC), AHSS Faculty Expertise: Inclusive music tech, VR design, disability inclusion Awards: Vice Chancellor’s Research Innovation Prize (2020), HEA Fellowship Her research emphasizes participatory design with disabled communities, resulting in projects like the AHRC-funded 'Bridging the Gap' initiative. Notable outputs include VR instruments for accessibility and ethnographic studies in Brazil/Portugal. Schroeder has performed globally with figures like Evan Parker and Stelarc, blending artistic practice with academic inquiry. Recent work explores AI in creative industries and VR's therapeutic applications. She supervises PhDs in music technology and improvisation, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Her teaching spans 145 performance students and community partnerships.

Corinne Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Children's Literature
• Young Adult Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Corinne Matthews is a Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellow in the Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Florida, alongside degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Southern Methodist University. Her research focuses on consent, agency, sexuality, and genre in children’s and young adult literature, with a monograph under development titled The Fantasy of Consent: Sex, Sexual Assault, and Rape Culture in Contemporary Young Adult Fantasy . She co-hosts the podcast Sex. Love. Literature. , exploring representations of intimacy in media. Education: Ph.D. in English (University of Florida, 2023); M.S.E.E. (Southern Methodist University, 2014); dual B.S.E.E. and B.A. in English (Southern Methodist University, 2013). Research interests include Eastern European representation in Western media, public humanities, and intersections of STEM and literature. Awards include a Fulbright Grant (2014-15) and multiple academic honors. Teaching experience spans engineering communication, gender studies, and children’s literature analysis. Grants & Awards: Center for European Studies Course Development Grant (2023), Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (declined, 2020), and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Active in professional organizations including the Children’s Literature Association. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Sex. Love. Literature. podcast; Mock Caldecott Awards founder (University of Florida).

Kerry H. Alexanderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Literacy Theory and Practice
• Critical Literacy
• Multimodal Literacies
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Dr. Kerry H. Alexander is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership at the University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a Ph.D. in Language and Literacy Studies from The University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on sociocultural dimensions of early literacy, critical literacy, and justice-focused coaching, emphasizing equitable practices in elementary education. Alexander has published extensively in journals such as Language Arts , English Education , and Journal of Education and Social Justice , and co-authored works on teacher education and equity-focused networks. She teaches courses like ‘Materials and Instruction for Creating Skilled and Motivated Readers’ and ‘Culturally Responsive Language and Literacy Teaching.’ Her work integrates community-centered inquiry, exploring how state policies shape classroom practices and teacher identities. Recent research includes playful languaging, neuro-affirming pedagogies, and critical discourse analyses around literacy instruction. Alexander previously taught elementary English Language Arts for ten years and is committed to supporting preservice teachers through mentorship and anti-racist professional discernment. Dr. Alexander leads the Elementary Writing Teacher Development and Practice: From UMD to MS DoE grant, funded by UMD’s College of Education. She mentors graduate students interested in connecting teaching practice with research, particularly those with public elementary school experience. Her lab, part of the Literacy, Language, and Social Innovation (LLSI) initiative, focuses on innovative literacy education strategies.

Min-Hsiu Liaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Translation Studies
• Multimodal Discourse Analysis
• Intercultural Communication
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Min-Hsiu Liao is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, with a dual affiliation in the Languages & Intercultural Studies department. Their research focuses on translation studies, multimodal discourse analysis, and intercultural communication with particular emphasis on museums, heritage sites, and urban linguistic landscapes. They hold a PhD in Translation Studies from Heriot-Watt University and have extensive academic credentials including degrees from the University of Geneva and National Tsing-Hua University. Education: PhD in Translation Studies, Heriot-Watt University MAS in Interpreter Training, University of Geneva MA in Applied Translation Studies, University of Leeds BA in Foreign Literature and Languages, National Tsing-Hua University Key Research Interests: Multilingual museum spaces and placemaking Translation in heritage and memory studies Cultural geography and community translation practices Linguistic landscape analysis in urban contexts Funded Projects: "Facilitating Linguistic Flows in Cities" (2024, British Association for Applied Linguistics) "Counter-translating the City" (2023, Royal Society of Edinburgh) "Translating Taiwan" (2022, Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation) Awards: BAAL Applied Linguistic Funds (2024) Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Grants (2023) Chiang Ching Kuo Foundation Research Grants (2021) Teaching and Roles: Programme director of MSc Intercultural Business Communication and member of the IATIS training committee. Teaches English-Chinese Translation, Research Methods, and supervises PhD candidates in museum and heritage translation. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with key institutions including Edinburgh & Lothian Regional & Equality Council, Historic Environment Scotland, and Taipei National University of the Arts to advance research on language, space, and community.

• Information Systems
• Higher Education Management
• Public Economics
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Blerta Abazi is an Associate Professor at the South East European University (SEEU), Faculty of Business and Economics, where she has been employed since 2008. She holds a PhD in Economic Sciences (2017) from SEEU, an MSc in Information Systems (2007) from Indiana University, and a BA in Business Administration (2005) from SEEU. Her research focuses on Information Systems in Higher Education , including ERP implementation challenges, digital transformation, and AI in education. She has also investigated the impact of public spending on North Macedonia’s GDP and the efficacy of managerial skills in SMEs. Research Highlights: Dr. Abazi has authored over 50 publications, including studies on ERP systems in universities, the role of AI in educational outcomes, and the digitalization of libraries. She co-authored a 2025 Springer publication tracing the evolution of enterprise systems and led a 2024 analysis of public sentiment toward digital transformation. Her work often bridges technology adoption and institutional effectiveness. Professional Roles: As Program Coordinator for the ISM Dual Degree Program (2009–2013), she managed student admissions and academic partnerships with the University of London. Her teaching spans economics, information systems management, and e-commerce. She has held roles as a Systems Analyst at Indiana University and Advisor to the Macedonian Ministry of Economy. Languages: Albanian (native), Macedonian (C2), English (C2), Turkish (B1), Spanish (A2).

Astrid Elisabeth Kureمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• English didactics
• Teaching practices and theory
• Digital skills in education
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Astrid Elisabeth Kure is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Languages, Literature and Culture, Østfold University College. Her research focuses on English didactics, digital skills in education, and qualitative analysis of teaching practices. She coordinates courses like English for Teachers 2 (grades 5-10) and contributes to the national 'Competence for Quality' teacher training program. Her PhD project, part of the LISE video-project, examines digital skill development in Norwegian secondary classrooms over 8 years. Collaborations include the Norwegian Directorate of Education and the RIDE research group. Key publications analyze students' technology use in English classrooms, revealing gaps between digital ambitions and classroom realities. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing foundational digital competencies over advanced tool usage.

Megan Schliepمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Aphasia
• Implementation Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Megan Schliep, PhD, CCC-SLP, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP). She holds a clinical appointment as a speech-language pathologist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital within the Mass General Brigham Network. Her research focuses on post-stroke aphasia, implementation science, and improving clinical practices through standardized assessments. She completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH IHP (2020) and a postdoctoral fellowship under Dr. Prue Plummer in the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab. Education: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (MGH IHP), MPH (Northwestern University), MA in Communication Sciences & Disorders (Northwestern University), BA in English (Gustavus Adolphus College). Her research interests include language/cognitive assessment after stroke, implementation of standardized practices across care settings, and predicting patient recovery patterns. She leads a Precision Rehabilitation initiative with Johns Hopkins Medicine as a 2022 LeaRRn Scholar, focusing on scalable cognitive measurement methods. She previously directed the Online Prerequisites program for MGH IHP's Health Professions Program. Awards: LeaRRn Scholar (2022), Tedy’s Team Center Research Fellow (2023). Her work bridges clinical and research settings, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world application. Current projects address aphasia recovery, health literacy, and reducing research-to-practice gaps through frameworks like Quality Implementation and Theoretical Domains Framework.

• Sociolinguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Susanne Mohr is a Professor of English Sociolinguistics at NTNU's Department of Language and Literature since 2020. She holds a German Habilitation (postdoctoral degree) from the University of Bonn and a PhD from the University of Cologne. Her research focuses on sociolinguistic aspects of tourism, multilingualism, and multimodal communication in Africa and the Nordic region, with funding from institutions like the Humboldt Foundation and NTNU Oceans. Her research interests include sociolinguistics of tourism discourse, semiotic landscapes, sign languages (e.g., Irish Sign Language), and African English varieties. She leads the 'Open Landscapes' forum and participates in interdisciplinary projects on topics like sustainability in cruise tourism and space-making in East Africa. She is affiliated with networks such as the 'Africa in the Indian Ocean' research group and the Irish Deaf Research Network. Key awards include a 2024 senior fellowship from the Erich Auerbach Institute and multiple Humboldt Foundation grants. She teaches sociolinguistics at BA/MA levels and supervises PhD/MA students in topics like code-switching and accent attitudes. Recent publications include monographs on African English pluralization and edited volumes on informal language learning and communicative action in Africa.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• Evidence-Based Behavioral Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariana Torres-Viso is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Child Psychology at the Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine. She is a licensed psychologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Her work focuses on evidence-based behavioral interventions for neurodevelopmental disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder, with an emphasis on culturally sensitive care and clinician training. Education: BS in Human Development, Cornell University PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University Doctoral Internship, Kennedy Krieger Institute (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine) Research Interests: Dr. Torres-Viso investigates behavioral interventions for neurodevelopmental disorders, motor stereotypies in neurodevelopmental conditions, and expanding access to clinical care through culturally adaptive frameworks. Publications: Her recent work explores motor stereotypies as transdiagnostic phenotypes and the role of task preference in behavioral interventions. These studies highlight her focus on bridging clinical practice and research in child psychology. Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.

Ciarán Mac Murchaidhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Irish language in the 18th century
• Preaching literature in Irish
• Hiberno-English
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ciarán Mac Murchaidh is a Professor in Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge at Dublin City University (DCU). He holds degrees from Maynooth University and the Pontifical University, Maynooth, including a PhD in Irish Studies. His research focuses on the Irish language in the 18th century, preaching literature, Hiberno-English, and translation. He leads the Ainm project and serves as Joint Editor of Studia Hibernica and Irish-language Editor of Eighteenth-Century Ireland/Iris an dá Chultúr . Education B.A., M.A., PhD, HDipEd from Maynooth University BD, DLT from Pontifical University, Maynooth Research Interests His work explores the Irish language’s role in the 18th century, devotional literature, Hiberno-English dialects, and translation theory. He emphasizes the cultural and linguistic dynamics of Ireland’s historical and contemporary contexts. Publications Recent works include studies on Irish sermons, cultural history, and translation strategies. Notable articles analyze topics like LGBTQ+ terminology in Celtic languages and the role of bagpipes in protest movements. Awards Recipient of the Gradam Uí Shúilleabháin (2009) for contributions to Irish language and culture. Advising & Grants Supervises PhD students like Mohamed Yazjeen and Craig Moran. Active in research grants through DCU’s research offices. Labs & Teams Leads the Ainm project and collaborates with academic societies like the Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society and Studia Hibernica editorial boards.

Tatiana Iretskaiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Tourism
• Protected Areas Management
• Environmental Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tatiana Iretskaia is a doctoral candidate in Sustainable Tourism and Protected Areas Management (STPAM) at Michigan State University's Department of Community Sustainability (College of Agriculture & Natural Resources). She holds multiple master’s degrees and 15 years of professional experience in field biology, cross-cultural communication, and international tourism. Her research focuses on transformative travel experiences’ long-term impacts, blending qualitative storytelling with global case studies. Education highlights include prior studies in Russia, France, and the UK. She actively teaches courses like ISB 208L (Applications of Biological Sciences for non-majors) and co-leads study abroad programs in South Africa/Mozambique (Marine Ecology & Conservation). Notable teaching accolades include the 2024 Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award and participation in MSU’s FAST/IIT teaching development cohorts. Research contributions include peer-reviewed work on pandemic-era park messaging, ORV user preferences, and conservation tourism frameworks. Her work bridges environmental science, cultural anthropology, and policy design. A polyglot (fluent in four languages), she coordinates international collaborations using Portuguese, Russian, French, and English. Award-winning educator and researcher, she has received prestigious fellowships including the C.S. Mott Pre-Doctoral Award and FLAS Fellowship. Her fieldwork spans 80+ countries, emphasizing experiential learning through immersive cultural exchanges.

Tessa Lecomte-Foucheمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
• Language Pedagogy
• Comics in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tessa Lecomte-Fouche is a Lecturer in French at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of French and Francophone Studies. She teaches courses such as Beginning Elementary French I-III and focuses on language pedagogy, particularly the use of comics as educational tools for beginner learners. Her academic background includes a BA in Modern Literature and International Cultures, a BA in English Literature and Civilizations, and a Master in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) from Université Paris X - Nanterre. Before joining the University of Chicago, Lecomte-Fouche taught French in Bratislava, Slovakia, gaining experience with diverse learner demographics. Her research interests emphasize innovative teaching methodologies and cultural exchange through language education. She currently instructs undergraduate courses in the Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) department and holds regular office hours. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her professional activities include curriculum development and language pedagogy, with a focus on accessibility and engagement in language learning.

Wenona Gilesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Gender Studies
• Forced Migration
• Refugee Issues
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wenona Giles is a Professor Emerita of Anthropology at York University and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC). She retired from teaching in 2018 but continues research on gender, migration, forced migration, refugee issues, and access to education for marginalized populations. Her work focuses on protracted refugee situations, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, and she co-led projects like the Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) initiative in Kenya’s Dadaab camps. Giles holds a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Toronto and has authored numerous books, including Refugees in Extended Exile (2017) and Sites of Violence: Gender and Conflict Zones (2004). Education: Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Toronto M.A. Anthropology, University of Toronto B.A. Liberal Arts (English and French Literature), University of Santa Clara Diplôme de Langue et des Lettres Françaises, Université d'Aix-Marseille Research Interests: Gender relations in migration, refugee education, protracted displacement, militarization, and the intersection of gender and nationalism. She has conducted fieldwork in Iran, Kenya, and post-Yugoslav states, emphasizing the lived experiences of refugees and marginalized groups. Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada (O.C.) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) Grants & Projects: Co-investigator of the SSHRC-funded Canadian Refugee Research Network and founder of the Women in Conflict Zones Research Network. She led initiatives to provide higher education access to refugees in Dadaab through partnerships with Kenyan and Canadian universities. Labs/Teams: Centre for Refugee Studies at York University, where she served as a Resident Research Associate.

Elizabeth M. Tylerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• English Literary Culture (9th-12th century)
• European Literary History
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Elizabeth M. Tyler is Professor of Medieval Literature in the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York. Her research focuses on England's literary culture from the 9th to 12th centuries, examining its integral role in European literary development through Alfred the Great to Geoffrey of Monmouth. She co-leads the Danish National Research Foundation-funded Centre for Medieval Literature, based jointly at the Universities of Southern Denmark and York, fostering international collaboration across medieval studies. Her scholarship explores multilingual (Latin, Old English, Anglo-Norman French) literary production with emphases on fictionality's political utility, female patronage networks, and cross-Channel cultural exchanges. Key publications include the monograph England in Europe: English Queens and the Politics of Fiction, c. 1000-c. 1150 (2017), examining how queens leveraged fictional narratives for political influence within European courts. Recent work like her 2021 article on ninth-century historiography demonstrates consistent methodological innovation through entangled history approaches, revealing how linguistic choices in chronicles reflected power dynamics across medieval Europe's interconnected realms. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Professor Tyler supervises PhD research on diverse early medieval topics including motherhood, sanctity, warfare ethics, and multilingual poetics. She directs major collaborative projects including the Centre for Medieval Literature and CARMEN network, securing funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and Worldwide Universities Network for cross-border medieval scholarship. She co-founded the Centre for Medieval Literature which drives the field through its journal Interfaces: A Journal of Medieval European Literatures and maintains active roles in CARMEN and Oxford University Press editorial boards, shaping global medieval studies infrastructure.