جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Matthew Whittleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Postcolonial Literature
• Postcolonial Ecocriticism
• Climate Emergency
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Matthew Whittle is a Lecturer in Postcolonial Literature at the University of Kent, specializing in postcolonial and global literatures with a focus on climate emergencies, migration, and decolonization. He co-authored Global Literature and the Environment (Routledge, 2024) and authored Post-War British Literature and the 'End of Empire' (Palgrave, 2016). Education: BA, University of Sheffield MA/PhD, University of Manchester His research integrates postcolonialism, Indigenous studies, ecocriticism, and animal studies to analyze literary responses to capitalist-imperialism and ecological breakdown. Recent projects include a British Academy-funded study on climate-induced migration in African literature and editing Anthony Burgess’s The Right to an Answer for Manchester University Press. Matthew’s publications span climate justice ( Multiculturalism and the Weaponisation of Failure , 2024), decolonial aesthetics ( Decolonization and the Aesthetics of Disorder , 2023), and dystopian literature. His work has been featured in The Independent , The Conversation , and Newsweek . He is affiliated with the Centre for the Global Study of Empire , Kent Animal Humanities Network , and serves as Associate Editor at the Journal of Postcolonial Writing . Matthew also contributes to human rights organizations like IncomindiosUK and the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group, and was a co-founder of the Northern Postcolonial Network.

Marcello Giovanelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary Linguistics
• Cognitive Poetics
• Applied Cognitive Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marcello Giovanelli is a Professor in Literary Linguistics at Aston University, serving as Head of the Department of Communication and Culture and Co-Director of the Aston Stylistics Research Group (ASRG). He holds a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His research focuses on cognitive and empirical literary studies, poetry analysis, and English education. Giovanelli has authored over ten books and numerous articles, including influential works like Text World Theory and Keats' Poetry (2013) and Cognitive Grammar in Stylistics (2018, 2nd ed. 2024). His recent projects explore pandemic literature, such as Reading Habits in the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024) and studies on 'covid poetry.' He is also a leading figure in integrating cognitive linguistics into pedagogical contexts, co-editing textbooks like Studying Fiction (2021). Education: BA(Hons) English Language and Literature (University of Liverpool) MA Literary Linguistics (University of Nottingham) PhD Cognitive Stylistics (University of Nottingham) PGCE (Open University) Research Interests: Cognitive Stylistics and Poetics First World War Literature (Siegfried Sassoon) Poetry and Wellbeing English Education and Curriculum Design Pandemic Reading and Literary Response Editorial Roles: Co-Editor, Cambridge Elements in Stylistics and Cambridge Topics in English Language Editor, Siegfried's Journal (Siegfried Sassoon Fellowship) Associate Editor, English in Education and English Studies Awards: NATE Award for Research (2019) Grants: British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant (Pandemic Reading Project) Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2022-2024) Labs/Teams: Aston Stylistics Research Group (ASRG) Lockdown Library Project (collaborative study on pandemic reading habits)

Andrea Celeste Mojedano Batelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Syntax
• Semantics
• Forensic Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Celeste Mojedano Batel is a Research Associate at the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics within Aston University's College of Business and Social Sciences, Department of Communication and Culture. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with forensic applications, focusing on cognitive organization of language. Research interests: Syntax-semantics interface and grammatical change Diachronic and synchronic language evolution Idiolectal stability across communicative genres Native dialect influence detection in second-language writing Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on Spanish linguistic structures, particularly 'liking' constructions and epistemic modality. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between historical linguistics, forensic authorship analysis, and computational dialect detection, with increasing emphasis on practical forensic applications since 2020. Education: PhD in Linguistics from Indiana University (2018) MA from Indiana University (2013) BA from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2008) Active in major international conferences including the European Conference of the International Association for Forensic & Legal Linguistics (2024) and the International Conference on Corpus Linguistics (2023), she collaborates extensively with researchers like Kredens and Soler Bonafont on forensic linguistics applications.

• Contemporary Art
• Multimedia Art
• Conceptual Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xuhong Shang is a Professor and School Director in the Department of Art and Design at Southern Illinois University (SIU), within the College of Art, Architecture, and Design. He holds an M.F.A. from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and a B.A. in Painting from Shanghai Teachers University. His career spans roles in New York City, Southern Illinois, and Shanghai, with a focus on transcontinental multimedia art. Shang has received prestigious awards, including the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts/Southern Art Federation Regional Visual Arts Fellowship (1995) and the Art Matter Fellowship (1993). His work explores themes of cultural duality, memory, and the interplay between reality and imagination, blending traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary minimalist techniques. His art has been exhibited globally at venues like the Atlanta Contemporary, Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, and Shanghai Museum of Art. Key series include the Mountain Series (1993–present), Momentary Series (2007), and White Shadow (2019). Publications include catalog essays in Asian Art News , New American Paintings , and Reality/Representation (Plum Blossoms International). Shang’s research emphasizes conceptual installations and cross-cultural dialogue, with works featured in galleries such as Richard Gray Gallery, Sotheby’s, and Hua Gallery. He contributes to academic discourse through writings on art theory and participates in international exhibitions, including the San Francisco Public Library Group Exhibition (2019) and Stanford University East Asian Library projects.

Christopher Susakمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetoric and Writing Studies
• Technical and Professional Communication
• Community Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Susak is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of English at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on applying rhetorical theory to real-world communication challenges in technical writing, community writing, and digital spaces. He holds a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies (2024), an M.A. in English (2015), and a B.A. in English, Theatre, and Secondary Education (2009). Ph.D., Rhetoric and Writing Studies, Wayne State University, 2024 M.A., English, Wayne State University, 2015 B.A., English, Theatre, & Secondary Education, Baldwin-Wallace University, 2009 His research explores intersections between digital technologies, public discourse, and community engagement. Courses taught include Technical Communication, Introductory College Writing, and Digital Storytelling. He has been featured in CBS interviews discussing AI/ChatGPT integration in education. His pedagogical approach emphasizes critical decision-making through simulated workplace scenarios.

Ester Abramمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Optics
• Physics
• Materials Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ester Abram is a Research Fellow at the Biophotonics and Medical Imaging research group within the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Her work bridges experimental physics and materials engineering, focusing on laser interactions with nanoscale metal systems for advanced fabrication and diagnostic applications. She completed her PhD in Optics, Physics, Nanolithography, and Imaging at the Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography (ARCNL) under the NWO-HTSM program, with research conducted from June 15, 2020, to January 1, 2025, and the degree awarded on June 20, 2025. Her doctoral work established foundational insights into light-matter interactions below ablation thresholds. Dr. Abram's research centers on pre-ablation laser processing of metal films , where she investigates optical, morphological, and structural changes induced by sub-threshold laser pulses. Key areas include ruthenium thin-film modification, plasmonic strain-wave generation, and diffraction-limit overcoming techniques. Her interdisciplinary approach combines ultrafast optics, materials characterization, and nanofabrication to develop novel nanolithography methods and optical sensors. Recent publications reveal consistent innovation in sub-diffraction laser patterning and pre-ablation optical diagnostics , with strong emphasis on ruthenium systems. Her work demonstrates how controlled laser fluence enables nanoscale feature creation without thermal damage, advancing applications in semiconductor manufacturing and biomedical imaging. As an active member of the Biophotonics and Medical Imaging group, she maintains critical collaborations with ARCNL and leverages NWO-HTSM grant support. Her research infrastructure includes advanced laser systems, optical reflectance setups, and nanofabrication tools for probing light-matter interactions at fundamental scales.

• Digital media
• Podcast production
• Creative writing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Clores is an Adjunct Professor at National Louis University, where she teaches courses such as LAE 512A - Professional Writer I and COM 200 - The Influence of Culture on Communication. Her expertise spans digital media, podcast production, creative writing, business writing, journalism, editing, consulting, media relations, and higher education instruction. With over a decade of experience in editorial services, she has contributed to major publications like Glamour , Elle , Huffington Post , and Martha Stewart Living . Her work has also been featured on Chicago Public Radio and Radiotopia. Education: MFA in Fiction, Columbia University (New York City) BA in Literature and Writing, National Louis University She specializes in corporate communications and media relations, alongside literary event planning and voice/narrative consulting. Suzanne has no listed scientific awards or recent publications in the provided text.

• Generative Syntax
• Language Acquisition
• Music
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Iain Giblin is a Lecturer in the Department of Linguistics at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Centre for Language Sciences (CLaS). His research focuses on generative syntax, language acquisition, and music, situated within the Universal Grammar framework. He investigates how computational features of the mind structure human experience. He has been involved in major research projects including 'Unexpected Wide Scope Phenomena in Child Language' (2020-2022), 'CLaS: Centre for Language Sciences (CLaS) - MQRC 2019' (2019-2021), and 'Child-friendly mobile eye-trackers' (2018). His work spans theoretical linguistics and applied research in education. Key research contributions include studies on genre theory in education, recursive grammar acquisition in children, and experimental investigations into verb processing and event semantics. He received the 2024 FMHHS Education Excellence Award for teaching excellence.

Heather Norrisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Psychology
• Criminology
• Educational Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heather Norris is a Lecturer in Psychology at Aberystwyth University, affiliated with the Department of Psychology. Her interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, criminology, and education, with a strong emphasis on student well-being and restorative justice practices in schools. Research Interests: Her research centers on well-being, conflict resolution, and restorative approaches in educational contexts. She investigates how restorative justice models impact student happiness, engagement, and resilience, particularly in youth facing adversity. She also explores innovative feedback methods, such as audio feedback and gamification, to enhance student learning and referencing accuracy. The recent research articles highlight a consistent focus on restorative justice, student engagement, and feedback mechanisms in educational settings. Her work spans qualitative evaluations, intervention studies, and applied educational research, often in collaboration with colleagues in psychology and criminology. The keywords across publications reflect strong themes in psychology, education, and social sciences, with subfields including school engagement, resilience, feedback efficacy, and youth justice. Scientific Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, her research has been featured in peer-reviewed journals such as The International Journal of Restorative Justice and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living , and has attracted attention from news outlets and academic platforms like Mendeley. Advising and Grants: There is no explicit mention of supervised students or grant funding in the provided text. However, her collaborative publications and research reports suggest active engagement in academic supervision and externally funded projects, particularly in partnership with youth justice and educational institutions. Labs and Research Teams: Heather Norris collaborates with researchers such as Gareth Norris and Alexandra Brookes within the Department of Psychology. Her work is connected to initiatives involving restorative practices, youth justice, and educational innovation, though no formal lab or research center is specified.

Kelley Kreitzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Print and Digital Cultures of the Americas
• Hemispheric Studies
• Comparative Literature
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Kelley Kreitz is an Associate Professor and Associate Chairperson in the Department of English at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences in New York City. She specializes in print and digital cultures of the Americas, combining media studies, hemispheric studies, and U.S. and Latin American literary studies. Education: PhD in Comparative Literature, Brown University, 2010 MA in Comparative Literature, Brown University, 2005 BA in Comparative Literature, Columbia University, 1999 Her research focuses on 19th-century print culture, Latina/o literature, digital humanities, and the intellectual history of activism. She is currently completing a book titled Mediating Change: A Hemispheric History of the Present in Nineteenth-Century Print Culture . Her work bridges literary scholarship with media innovation and social justice. Kreitz has been instrumental in developing the Humanities, Art, and Computing (HAC) minor at Pace, integrating digital tools, experiential learning, and community-based research to explore marginalized histories in Lower Manhattan. This initiative reflects her commitment to equity-centered design and public engagement. Scientific Awards: Pace University Faculty Research Release Time (2014) Kreitz has received grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities for curriculum development, though recent proposals were not funded. She mentors students through internships and research, particularly in journalism, digital storytelling, and public humanities. Her professional service includes active membership in the Modern Language Association, American Comparative Literature Association, Society for Cinema and Media Studies, and Latin American Studies Association. She has presented on interdisciplinary pedagogy at HASTAC and brings extensive experience from nonprofit media and innovation labs into her academic practice. Her teaching includes courses such as Journalism, Feature Writing, Latina/o Voices, and Alternative Media & Literature.

Emily Contoisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Studies
• Food Studies
• Gender Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Emily Contois, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Media Studies at The University of Tulsa, affiliated with the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. She is also a Faculty in Residence, actively engaging with students beyond the classroom. Her interdisciplinary scholarship bridges media studies, food studies, gender studies, and public health, with a focus on identity formation in consumer culture. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. in American Studies from Brown University, an M.L.A. in Gastronomy from Boston University, and an M.P.H. in Public Health Nutrition from the University of California, Berkeley. Contois’s research critically examines how food, the body, and health are represented in media, with particular attention to gender, power, and cultural narratives. Her work appears in journals such as Feminist Media Studies , Gastronomica , and Fat Studies . She is the author of Diners, Dudes, and Diets (2020) and co-editor of Food Instagram (2022), with a current book project on elite athleticism in American life. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on media representations of food and identity, gendered advertising, and innovative pedagogical practices. Themes include the cultural politics of hard seltzers, unessay assignments, and pandemic-era teaching inspired by Jane Fonda. Outstanding Teacher Award, The University of Tulsa (2024) The Paul Kurnit Award, Advertising & Society Quarterly (2024) Edited Collection Book Prize, Association for the Study of Food and Society (2023) Association for the Study of Food and Society Award for Food Studies Pedagogy (2021) Most Valuable Professor, The University of Tulsa (2021, 2020) Contois is a dedicated educator and public scholar, teaching courses in media studies and women’s and gender studies. She mentors students through innovative assignments and fosters community as Faculty in Residence. Her public engagement includes writing for NBC News and Jezebel, podcast appearances, and media features in the New York Times and Washington Post . She maintains an active blog and social media presence, advocating for academic blogging and public intellectualism.

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Eneko Agirre is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Informatics, University of the Basque Country. He is a leading researcher in Natural Language Processing with a strong focus on multilingual systems, particularly for the Basque language, and has published extensively in top NLP conferences including ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL. His research spans multiple areas of computational linguistics including word sense disambiguation, machine translation, cross-lingual learning, and information extraction. Agirre has pioneered work on zero-shot learning approaches, data contamination issues in LLM evaluation, and low-resource language processing. His recent work includes developing the Latxa family of Basque language models and creating novel methods like WiCkeD for more challenging benchmarks and GUIDEX for zero-shot information extraction. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward addressing fundamental challenges in large language model adaptation, evaluation reliability, and cross-lingual transfer learning. His work often combines theoretical insights with practical applications, particularly for under-resourced languages like Basque. His research demonstrates how linguistic typology impacts cross-lingual performance and how to overcome data limitations through innovative methodology. Agirre has mentored numerous researchers who have become active contributors to the NLP field, including Oscar Sainz, Jon Ander Campos, and Iker García-Ferrero. His collaborative work spans institutions across Spain and internationally, reflecting his standing in the global NLP community.

Samuel G. Freedmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Journalism
• Book Writing
• American History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel G. Freedman is a tenured Professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where he has made significant contributions to journalism education. He is an acclaimed author and former columnist for The New York Times , known for his works on American history, civil rights, and political biography. Bachelor’s in Journalism and History, University of Wisconsin–Madison His research and teaching focus on narrative journalism, book writing, and the intersection of history and media. Freedman's influential course in book-writing has mentored over 100 authors, editors, and literary agents, shaping the next generation of nonfiction writers. His work emphasizes deep historical context, ethical storytelling, and the role of media in social justice. Freedman’s recent scholarly and literary efforts center on civil rights history, particularly through his book Into the Bright Sunshine: Young Hubert Humphrey and the Fight for Civil Rights , which explores Hubert Humphrey’s early political career and impact on the 1948 Democratic Convention. Though no formal article publications are listed, his writing consistently engages with themes of democracy, race, and public leadership. Scientific and Teaching Awards: Outstanding Journalism Educator (1997), Society of Professional Journalists Columbia University Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching (2012) Freedman has not received formal research grants in the scientific sense, but his teaching has had a profound mentorship impact, nurturing more than 100 publishing professionals through his book-writing seminar. His educational programs are widely recognized, having been featured in Publishers Weekly and the Christian Science Monitor . He is affiliated with Columbia’s academic and journalistic community, contributing to the mission of the Graduate School of Journalism in training ethical, impactful storytellers. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his classroom functions as a developmental incubator for nonfiction authors and literary journalists.

Grzegorz Maziarczykمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary English Literature
• Contemporary American Literature
• Transmedial Narrative Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Grzegorz Maziarczyk is a Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), where he works in the Department of American Literature and Culture within the Institute of Literary Studies, Faculty of Humanities. Since October 1, 2019, he has served as the Director of the Institute of Literary Studies, following his previous role as Director of the Institute of English Studies (2017-2019). His academic career includes a visiting professorship at the University of Notre Dame and fellowships from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and the European Society for the Study of English. Professor Maziarczyk specializes in contemporary English and American literature and culture, with a particular focus on transmedial narrative theory. His research interests include textual materiality, intermediality, the relationship between literature and new media, multimodal storytelling, and utopia and dystopia. His scholarly work explores how contemporary fiction engages with material forms and digital technologies, examining the evolving nature of narrative in the digital age. His research output reveals consistent engagement with the material aspects of literary texts and their adaptation across media platforms. Maziarczyk has examined how contemporary authors experiment with form, incorporating visual elements, digital interfaces, and interactive features into their works. His publications demonstrate particular interest in how narrative structures adapt to new media environments while maintaining literary qualities, with recent work focusing on multimodal representation in digital narratives, utopian discourse across media, and the material aspects of contemporary fiction. Recipients of fellowships from University of Notre Dame, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, and European Society for the Study of English Grant from Towarzystwo Instytutu Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej for the 'Brave New Human in (Trans)humanist Utopias' project Editor of special issues on 'Brave New Human in (Trans/Post)humanist Utopias' in Roczniki Humanistyczne Recipient of the National Education Commission Medal Chairman of habilitation committees and reviewer for numerous habilitation procedures Professor Maziarczyk has supervised doctoral research, including Piotr Czerwiński's dissertation on 'The technological unconscious in contemporary fiction in English.' He has been actively involved in academic service, serving as a member of the Board of the Association of Academic Teachers of English and participating in the European Narratology Network. His scholarly leadership extends to organizing international conferences, including the 29th annual conference of The Polish Association for the Study of English on 'Intersections: linguistic, literary and cultural encounters in English studies.'

Katrin Laurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Screenwriting
• Dramaturgy
• Documentary Filmmaking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katrin Laur is a Professor of Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM) , where she has taught since 2011. An Estonian-German director and screenwriter, she studied directing at the Moscow Film Academy (VGIK) under Sergei Gerassimov from 1977 to 1982, after which she emigrated to Germany. She later studied German literature at Ludwig Maximilian University and completed scriptwriting courses with Linda Seger in 1995-96. Education: Moscow Film Academy (VGIK), Masterclass in Directing (1977-1982) Ludwig Maximilian University, German Literature Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, Script Consultant Course (1995-1996) Katrin Laur's research and creative work spans documentary and feature films , screenwriting , and literary fiction . Her films, such as Roots: Hundred Years of War and Music (2011) and Graveyard Keeper's Daughter (2011), blend historical narratives with personal storytelling. She founded a production company in Estonia in 2004 and has contributed to Estonian-German cultural projects. Her literary work includes a 1995 poetry collection Sõnad ("Words") and the 2017 novel Heavenly Rome , adapted from her 2013 screenplay. She has lectured at the Baltic Film and Media School in Tallinn (2008-2011) and continues to mentor emerging filmmakers at KHM.