جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Reba Wissnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Television Music
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Reba Wissner is an Associate Professor of Musicology at the Schwob School of Music, Columbus State University, where she also serves as Interim Associate Dean in the Honors College. She specializes in film, television, and video game music, with a strong commitment to pedagogy and accessibility in higher education. Education: PhD, Musicology, Brandeis University, 2012 MFA, Musicology, Brandeis University, 2008 BA, Music and Italian, Hunter College, CUNY, 2005 Graduate Certificate, Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University, 2019 Graduate Certificate, Instructional Design, University of Wisconsin - Stout, 2020 Levels 1, 2, and 3 UDL Credentials, UDL-IRN Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer Dr. Wissner’s research centers on music in screen media, particularly Cold War-era television, and the intersection of music with cultural narratives. She is a leading voice in public musicology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), advocating for inclusive and accessible music education. Her work spans historical analysis, pedagogical innovation, and interdisciplinary media studies. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on sonic storytelling, with books on The Twilight Zone , The Outer Limits , David Lynch, and Twin Peaks . She explores themes of nuclear anxiety, identity, and adaptation across media. Her editorial projects include the Oxford Handbook of Public Musicology and a guide on UDL in music history classrooms. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award, Columbus State University, 2022 Governor’s Teaching Fellow, Louise McBee Institute of Higher Education, 2022 Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer UDL Levels 1–3 Credentials Dr. Wissner has secured editorial contracts with Routledge and Oxford University Press, reflecting her leadership in the field. She mentors emerging scholars through collaborative editing and public scholarship initiatives. Her work in online learning and accessibility has shaped curriculum development and peer review standards. She leads the Public Musicology Certificate program and contributes to interdisciplinary studies and honors education. She is actively involved in research teams focused on media music and pedagogical innovation, integrating digital tools and inclusive design into music history education.

• Global Journalism
• Innovation in Journalism
• Documentary Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter W. Klein is an Emmy Award-winning full professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Journalism, Writing, and Media within the Faculty of Arts. He founded the UBC Global Reporting Centre and served as director of the school from 2011 to 2015. Klein also holds an affiliation as a faculty associate at the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. He runs the Global Reporting Program, a year-long course that works with master's journalism students from UBC and other universities worldwide. Klein's research focuses on Global Journalism, Innovation in Journalism, Documentary Production, and Investigative Reporting. His work emphasizes collaborative international reporting frameworks, solutions-focused empowerment journalism, and the ethical dimensions of global reporting practices. He has developed long-term investigative projects like Hidden Costs, which examines the hidden costs of global commerce through data, field reporting, academic research, and artistic exhibits. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on international reporting practices, fixer-journalist relationships, data journalism, and environmental investigations. The articles reveal a career-long commitment to investigative methodologies with emphasis on cross-border collaboration, ethical reporting frameworks, and innovative storytelling approaches that bridge journalism with academic research. Emmy Award for Best Investigation (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) Sigma Delta Chi award Edward R. Murrow award Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism fellowship Ochberg Fellow at Columbia University's Dart Center 2011 UBC President's Award for Public Education through Media Klein has supervised numerous student-led investigative projects through the International Reporting Program and Global Reporting Program, working with news organizations including The New York Times, Toronto Star, The Guardian, PBS Frontline, Vice News and Al Jazeera. His research projects have received funding from SSHRC and CIHR, including the Hidden Costs initiative and Million Dollar Meds project. He has also collaborated with the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies on solutions-focused empowerment journalism projects.

Olivia Khooمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film, Television and Digital Media
• Screen Diversity and Streaming Platforms
• Gender, Sexuality and Media
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Olivia Khoo is Professor of Film and Screen Studies and Head of Film, Screen and Culture in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University. She is a leading scholar in Asian Australian and Asian cinema studies, with extensive contributions to media diversity, gender and sexuality in media, and streaming technologies. She is actively involved in national research leadership, including roles in the Australian Research Council College of Experts and the Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network. PhD in Cultural Studies – University of Melbourne LL.B. (Hons) – University of New South Wales B.A. (Hons) in English Literature – University of Western Australia Graduate Certificate in Higher Education – Monash University Her research centers on screen media diversity, streaming platforms, and transnational Asian and Asian Australian cinema. She explores how gender, sexuality, and race intersect in media representation, with a strong focus on diasporic identities and cultural citizenship. Her work bridges cultural studies, legal frameworks, and media industry practices to advocate for inclusive screen ecosystems. The recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with streaming technologies, racial representation, leadership in Asian Australian communities, and policy development for media diversity. Her work spans academic monographs, journal articles, and influential policy reports, demonstrating both theoretical depth and real-world impact in shaping equitable media landscapes. Special Commendation for the Dean’s Award for Postgraduate Research Supervision (2022) Three-time nominee, Monash Graduate Association Supervisor of the Year Award Founding Series Editor, Gender, Sexualities and Cultures in Asia (Springer) Founding Associate Editor, Studies in World Cinema: A Critical Journal (Brill) Olivia has supervised 18 PhD and MA students to completion and has led major research projects, including two ARC Discovery Projects. She is currently leading interdisciplinary collaborations across Law, Business, and Arts at Monash, particularly on the Incentivising Australian Screen Diversity report. She also co-founded the Asian Australian Studies Research Network and has held fellowships at the Asia Research Institute (NUS) and the University of California Humanities Research Institute. She leads the Film, Screen and Culture program at Monash and is central to initiatives like the Streaming Industries & Genres Network. Her collaborative projects involve national and international institutions, focusing on media flows between Australia and East Asia, and the transformation of cultural identity through digital platforms.

James Gilmoreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Technology Studies
• Datafication
• Wearable Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Gilmore is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. He joined Clemson in 2018 after earning his Ph.D. in Communication and Culture from Indiana University. His academic foundation includes an M.A. in Film and Television from UCLA and a B.A. in Film and Media Studies from the University of South Carolina. Research Focus Dr. Gilmore's research examines the cultural politics of media and communication technologies, with emphasis on datafication (how human behavior is converted into data), wearable technologies (e.g., smartwatches, fitness trackers), and infrastructural systems . His work critiques surveillance norms, accessibility design, and solutionist approaches in tech. He authored Bringers of Order: Wearable Technologies and the Manufacturing of Everyday Life (UC Press, 2025) and co-edited anthologies on Orson Welles and superhero digital convergence. Publication Trends His recent articles (2020-2025) cluster around three themes: wearable tech ethics (e.g., forensic uses of Fitbit/GoPro data), streaming/platform infrastructures (e.g., Disney’s data reflexivity, Capitol Riot documentation), and surveillance politics (e.g., geofencing, CAD systems). Methodologically, he blends critical-cultural analysis with industry ethnography, often highlighting tensions between technological promise and social consequence. Awards and Honors Top Paper Award, Southern States Communication Association (2024) Outstanding Teaching Award, Clemson University (2022-2023) Outstanding Research Publication, Clemson University (2022) Ray Camp Research Award, Carolinas Communication Association (2018) Graduate Writing Prizes, Indiana University (2016) Advising and Service Dr. Gilmore mentors graduate/undergraduate researchers, co-authoring with 17+ students on topics like VR accessibility, mental health platforms, and AI negotiations. As Graduate Coordinator, he oversees program development and student progression. He serves as an expert source for media outlets (Wired, The Verge) on technology culture and maintains an active public scholarship profile.

Enrique Sánchez Lanschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary filmmaking
• Music visualization
• Media dramaturgy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Enrique Sánchez Lansch is a Professor of Media Dramaturgy at the Institute for Music and Media at Robert Schumann University of Düsseldorf, appointed in 2018. Born in Gijón, northern Spain, and raised in Cologne, he has established himself as a prominent documentary filmmaker with a strong focus on music-related subjects. His educational background includes studies in music with a focus on singing, Romance languages, philosophy, and German studies. He completed his master's thesis on adaptation of literature into music films. After gaining professional experience in fictional series production, he pursued further studies in film and screenwriting at Columbia University and UCLA. Sánchez Lansch's research and creative interests center on the intersection of music and visual media. His work explores how musical experiences can be effectively translated to film, examining the relationship between sound and image. He has particular expertise in documenting musical institutions, historical contexts of music, and the educational aspects of musical performance. His approach combines rigorous historical research with innovative visual storytelling techniques that respect the integrity of musical performance while creating compelling cinematic narratives. His filmography reveals a consistent focus on music documentaries that bridge cultural and historical contexts. Early works focused on major musical institutions and figures, while more recent projects have expanded to examine the relationship between music and broader social, political, and cultural phenomena. His films consistently demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of both musical content and cinematic storytelling. His notable awards include: German Film Award German Documentary Film Award Bavarian Film Award German Critics' Award German Kinogilde Award Franz Hofer Prize Best Documentary Film at Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival Best Documentary Film at SEMINCI Festival de Valladolid Diapason d'Or Emmy nomination for "A Celebration for Gershwin" Sánchez Lansch has served as a mentor to young filmmakers, notably curating and presenting music short films by young talents for the Beethovenfest Bonn from 2006 to 2013. His professional activities extend beyond filmmaking to include teaching at institutions such as the dffb (German Film and Television Academy Berlin) and his current professorship at Robert Schumann University. He is an active member of both the German Film Academy and the European Film Academy, contributing to the broader film community through these organizations. As Professor of Media Dramaturgy, Sánchez Lansch contributes to the academic framework of the Institute for Music and Media, bringing his extensive professional experience to bear on the education of future media creators. His work bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice in the field of music-related visual media.

Sheena Malhotraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• Feminist Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sheena Malhotra is a Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she serves as Director of Queer Studies and Academic Director of the MA in Humanities Program. She holds concurrent appointments within the College of Humanities and Gender and Women's Studies Department, with extensive administrative experience including former roles as Associate Dean of the College of Humanities (2017-2019) and Chair of Gender and Women's Studies (2009-2013). Her academic trajectory bridges Indian film/television production and critical academia. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Communication Studies (1999) from the University of New Mexico, an M.A. (1993) from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. (1991) from DePauw University. Research interests span Media and Gender , Postcolonial Analysis of Indian Media , Queer Diasporic Audiences , and Racialized Implications of Silence , with methodological roots in intercultural communication and feminist theory. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic evolution toward intersectional analyses of globalization, media, and identity. Early work focused on Indian television commercialization and Bollywood's cultural politics, while recent scholarship examines neoliberal impacts on youth imaginaries and queer coalition-building. Key methodological threads include postcolonial critique, discourse analysis, and embodied feminist approaches across 15+ peer-reviewed articles and two major books. Silence, Feminism, Power: Reflections at the Edges of Sound (2013, Palgrave MacMillan) - Co-edited anthology exploring silence as political strategy Answer the Call: Virtual Migration in Indian Call Centers (2013, University of Minnesota Press) - Co-authored ethnographic study of call center labor National Television Award nominations (India, 1995) during executive television production career Her advisory work includes five years on SATRANG's board (serving South Asian LGBTQIA+ communities in SoCal) and founding directorship of CSUN's Queer Studies Program. Current teaching includes GWS 351 (Gen Race Clas Sex) with hybrid/online course design expertise. Documentary film production remains integral to her scholarly practice through projects like The Shape of Water (2006) examining global feminist organizations.

Katja Vogtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Philosophy
• Metaethics
• Normative Epistemology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Katja Vogt is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Philosophy at Columbia University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Professor of Philosophy, Director of the M.A. Program in Philosophy, and Chair of the Climate Committee. Additionally, she is an Affiliate of the Data Science Institute and has affiliations with Computing Systems for Data-Driven Science, Data, Media and Society, and Health Analytics. Professor Vogt joined Columbia University in 2002 after teaching at Humboldt University Berlin, both in the Philosophy Department and at the Charité Medical School. Professor Vogt specializes in ancient philosophy, ethics, and normative epistemology, with particular expertise in Plato, Aristotle, Stoicism, and Pyrrhonian skepticism. Her research explores fundamental questions that bridge ancient and contemporary philosophical discussions: What are values? What kind of values are knowledge and truth? What does it mean to want one's life to go well? She has developed significant work on the role of knowledge in ethics, generics and generalizations, and is currently finalizing a monograph entitled The Original Stoics . Her approach combines careful historical scholarship with contemporary philosophical analysis, creating dialogues between ancient texts and modern debates in metaethics, epistemology, and philosophy of action. Professor Vogt's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with ancient philosophical frameworks while addressing contemporary concerns. Her recent work shows a particular focus on Stoic philosophy, with multiple papers examining Stoic logic, physics, and ethics. She also maintains a strong interest in skepticism, particularly Pyrrhonian approaches, and has made significant contributions to understanding how ancient philosophical concepts can inform current debates about generics, value theory, and the relationship between knowledge and virtue. Her collaborative work with Jens Haas on topics like ignorance, love, and hatred demonstrates her interdisciplinary approach that connects ancient philosophy with contemporary philosophical issues. Columbia Distinguished Faculty Award Class of 1932 Fellow in Classical Philosophy at Princeton University Fellowships from the Templeton Foundation, Maimonides Centre in Hamburg, Center for Advanced Studies in Munich, DFG (German Research Association), and Columbia University-Paris 1 Alliance Program Professor Vogt is actively involved in mentoring students and developing innovative educational approaches. She serves as academic sponsor for "Logic Made Accessible," a project mentored with Columbia College student Jonathan Tanaka that has reached students in over 30 countries. The project makes ancient logic freely accessible to learners of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. She has also served on numerous university committees including the Provost's Faculty Committee on Educational Innovation, Policy and Planning Committee, Committee on Instruction, and as Acting Director of the Center for the Ancient Mediterranean. Her grant work includes support from major foundations that have enabled her to pursue research at the intersection of ancient philosophy and contemporary epistemology. Professor Vogt collaborates with photographer and artist Jens Haas on the "On the Road" project, which combines artistic photography with philosophical reflection. She is also involved in "Movies and Morals," a collaboration with H8URS that provides philosophical commentary on contemporary film and television. These projects demonstrate her commitment to making philosophical inquiry accessible beyond traditional academic settings.

Sarah Annunziatoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Italian Children’s Literature
• Media Studies
• History of Childhood in Italy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarah Annunziato is an Associate Professor of Italian and Director of both the Undergraduate Program in Italian and the Italian Language Program (1000-2000 level courses) at the University of Virginia. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from Smith College. Her research focuses on children’s literature, media, and trauma representation, with a particular emphasis on Italian and U.S. texts. She also investigates language pedagogy, including game-based learning and the role of streaming media in language acquisition. Her teaching spans graduate courses like Dante’s Inferno on Film and undergraduate courses such as Elementary Italian and Small Screen Italy . She has advised MA theses on topics ranging from Italian literature to comparative cinema. Annunziato has received multiple grants, including funding for a tutoring clinic and curriculum development for healthcare-focused Italian courses. Her publications include Clic! L’italiano col telecomando (2024) and articles on topics like colonialism in Emilio Salgari’s works and Dante’s influence on American TV. She actively serves as an editor for La Vendemmia and contributes to initiatives like the Moons and Bonfires archive of Italian-American history.

Carolyn Rouseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development
• Medical Anthropology
• Visual Anthropology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carolyn Rouse is the Ritter Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University and an HMEI Associated Faculty member in the Grand Challenges Program. Her work interrogates the intersections of race, religion, healthcare disparities, and development through ethnographic and visual anthropological methods. Research Interests: Development, medical anthropology, visual anthropology, resistance, critical race theory, consciousness, North America, Ghana, environmental humanities, and environmental policy/ethics. Key Affiliations: Department of Anthropology, Princeton University; Environmental Humanities and Environmental Policy and Ethics through HMEI Grand Challenges Program. Her research critically examines how evidence shapes narratives of social inequality, particularly in healthcare access, racial disparities, and international development. She authored Engaged Surrender , Uncertain Suffering , and Televised Redemption , and created the Ethnographic Data Visualization Lab (VizE Lab) in 2016 to bridge biological and social scientific data. Recent publications explore necropolitics, liberal bias in the Trump era, and epistemological challenges in evidence-based policy. Her films include Chicks in White Satin (Academy Award-nominated), Purification to Prozac , and Listening as a Radical Act . Scientific Awards: 1995 American Anthropological Association Award for Excellence ( Tales from Arab Detroit ) Academy Award nomination for Chicks in White Satin

Darshana Sreedhar Miniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Feminist Media Studies
• Transnational Cinemas
• South Asian Cinema
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she teaches and conducts research at the intersection of feminist media, gender & sexuality studies, transnational media, migrant media, and South Asian screen cultures. She is also the Director for Media and Gender Justice at the 4W Initiative and holds affiliations with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Center for Visual Cultures, Center for South Asia, and the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. Ph.D., Division of Cinema and Media Studies, University of Southern California M.Phil., Center for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (CSSSC), India Dr. Mini’s research centers on Global Media Cultures, Transnational Cinemas and Migration, South Asian Cinema, and Feminist Media. Her work critically examines soft-porn cinema in India, media publics, censorship, labor in the entertainment sector, and migrant media practices. Her first book, Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (UC Press, 2024), is a groundbreaking study that combines archival and ethnographic methods to explore the social and cultural impact of Malayalam soft-porn from the 1970s to the 2000s. Her second book project, Telegeographies of Indian Migration , investigates media flows between South Asia and Southeast Asia, focusing on colonial-era labor migration and its lasting effects on identity and community formation. Her recent publications span a diverse range of topics including South Asian pornographies, digital intimacy, anti-caste activism, #MeToo and intersectional feminism, transnational empathy in cinema, and media infrastructures. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, feminist, and decolonial scholarship that challenges dominant canons in film and media studies. Edward Cameron Dimock, Jr. Prize in the Indian Humanities, AIIS, 2024 Early Career Award, NCA, 2024 Race, Ethnicity and Indigeneity Fellow, IRH, UW-Madison, 2024 Byerly Award for Feminist Political Economy, ICA, 2023 First Book Award, The Center for Humanities, UW-Madison, 2022 SCMS Student Writing Award, 2017 Dr. Mini has been actively involved in academic service and leadership, including directing the Media and Gender Justice initiative, co-organizing seminars on migrant media, and contributing to feminist and anti-caste scholarship. Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She also leads a significant grant-funded project as Principal Investigator for the 'South Asian Film and Media Collection' at UW-Madison. She is a key member of several collaborative research environments, including the Center for Visual Cultures and Performance Studies (CVCPS), the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theatre Research (WCFTR), and the 4W Initiative, where she directs programming on media and gender justice. These affiliations reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary, socially engaged scholarship and the creation of inclusive academic communities.

Susan Hopkinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Curriculum and Pedagogy
• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susan Hopkins is a Senior Lecturer in Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) at the School of Education and Tertiary Access , University of the Sunshine Coast , Queensland, Australia. She earned her PhD from Queensland University of Technology and has also served as a Lecturer in Communication at the University of Southern Queensland. Institution: University of the Sunshine Coast School: School of Education and Tertiary Access Rank: Senior Lecturer Leadership Role: Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) Her research centers on curriculum and pedagogy , with strong interdisciplinary interests in gender studies, media, cultural studies, and feminist theory . She critically examines representations of women, motherhood, sexuality, and power in film and television, often linking popular narratives to broader social and ethical issues such as animal welfare, digital abuse, and environmentalism. Her work frequently appears in public-facing platforms like The Conversation , where she bridges academic insight with accessible commentary. The trends in her recent articles reflect a consistent focus on popular culture as a site of ideological struggle , particularly how gender, power, and identity are constructed and challenged in media. She analyzes genres ranging from horror and documentary to romantic comedy and animated features, often highlighting feminist and postfeminist themes. Her writing reveals a deep engagement with cinematic history, celebrity culture, and the emotional dimensions of storytelling. Susan Hopkins has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards based on available information. She is actively involved in research supervision, consulting, speaking engagements, and media collaborations . Her institutional roles suggest leadership in academic program development and pedagogical innovation. Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her public scholarship indicates an influential voice in education and cultural critique.

• Transnational Film Studies
• East Asian Cinema
• Film Festivals
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Nikki Ji-Yeon Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Asian Media at Nottingham Trent University's Department of Humanities, School of Social Sciences. With prior academic appointments at Yonsei University and Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, her career bridges UK and Korean academic spheres. She co-founded the London Korean Film Festival in 2001 and maintains active industry connections as a former independent documentary filmmaker and film event interpreter. Her educational background includes: BA and MA in Sociology from Yonsei University, Seoul MA in TV Documentary from Goldsmiths College, University of London PhD in Cultural Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London Lee's research specializes in transnational East Asian cinema with emphases on Korean and Chinese film industries, film festival circuits, and cinematic soundscapes. Her work critically examines globalization's impact on film production, auteur branding, audience reception, and co-production models, particularly investigating how cultural specificity navigates global markets. Current projects explore Korean film sound design, China-Korea media collaborations, and East Asian television drama formats. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals evolving research trajectories: early work focused on film festival politics and auteur studies (e.g., Park Chan-wook), while recent scholarship increasingly engages with sound studies and occult genres in Korean cinema. Her output consistently bridges industrial analysis with cultural criticism, demonstrating expertise in both Korean cinematic traditions and transnational media flows. Lee has significantly contributed to academic discourse through editorial projects including co-editing The Korean Cinema Book (BFI/Palgrave Macmillan) and Japanese Cinema (Routledge). Her publications in Cinema Journal and Screen establish her as a key voice in East Asian film studies, with Korea Film Council (KOFIC) recognizing her expertise through commissioned research on UK distribution patterns.

Darren Elliott-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Queer Horror Film and Television
• Gender Studies
• Film Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Darren Elliott-Smith serves as Senior Lecturer in Film & Gender Studies within the Communications, Media and Culture department at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He currently teaches across all levels in film, television and gender studies, and holds the position of Programme Director for the MLitt/MSc (Applied) in Gender Studies. His research focuses primarily on representations of queerness, gender, sexuality and psychoanalysis in horror film and television. This work extends to curation theory in film and visual art programming, cult and experimental film studies, adaptation studies, and queer theory. His scholarly output includes a monograph, numerous journal articles, and significant contributions to edited collections across multiple academic presses. Elliott-Smith's research output demonstrates a consistent focus on queer perspectives within horror media, with particular attention to marginalized identities and alternative cinematic narratives. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications through videographic film projects and video essays. Tutor of the Year 2018 (University of Hertfordshire) Professionally, he maintains active roles as Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Founding Member of BAFTSS Horror Studies Special Interest Group. His industry experience includes previous work as Film Curator and Programmer for the BFI, Mainline Pictures, The Odyssey Cinema, and as Film Manager for the Film Education Consortium for Hertfordshire (2007-2010). He is also recognized online as the Queer Horror Doctor through his digital presence. His academic journey includes a BA (Hons) in Communication Studies from the University of Sunderland, an MA in the History of Film and Visual Media from Birkbeck College, University of London, and a PhD in 'New Queer Horror in Film and Television' completed at Royal Holloway, University of London in 2013 under the supervision of Prof. Mandy Merck.

Amanda Konkleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Film History
• Stardom and Celebrity Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Amanda Konkle serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English at Georgia Southern University and holds an affiliate appointment in the Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program. Her academic profile spans film history, stardom studies, and gender/sexuality research with particular focus on Hollywood's Production Code era and contemporary media representations. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in English, University of Kentucky (2016) M.A. in English Literature, Miami University (2008) B.A. in English, Hanover College (2004) Graduate Certificate in Gender and Women's Studies, University of Kentucky (2010) Professor Konkle's research critically examines stardom construction (especially Marilyn Monroe's persona), gender performance in Westerns and comedies, censorship frameworks in Hollywood, and postfeminist television . Her work interrogates how domesticity narratives, racial dynamics, and method acting techniques shape cultural memory through film and media artifacts, with strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals regarding gender equality. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals concentrated exploration of Marilyn Monroe's cinematic legacy (including three Blonde adaptations), Production Code-era subversion strategies, and critical reevaluations of 1990s television reboots through intersectional feminist lenses. Recent scholarship increasingly addresses pedagogical innovation in composition instruction alongside media studies. As an active mentor, Professor Konkle currently accepts PhD students and maintains research collaborations examining precarious whiteness in television and adaptation theory across biographical media.

Jolie C. Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dominant narratives
• media literacy
• historical consciousness
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jolie C. Matthews is an Associate Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy. She is also affiliated with the Joint PhD Program in Computer Science and Learning Sciences. Her research focuses on the socio-cultural dimensions of cognition, media literacy, historical consciousness, and representations of race and gender in media. Dr. Matthews holds a PhD in Learning Sciences and Technology Design from Stanford University, an MA in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, and a BA in Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies from New York University's Gallatin School. She has conducted research at Microsoft’s Social Media Collective and contributed to initiatives like the Stanford University Joint Media Engagement Group and the Wallenberg Media Places Grant for Digital Humanities. Her research interests include critical analyses of media representation, bias in news consumption, and the influence of popular culture on historical narratives. She explores how digital media shapes identities and fosters resistance to oppression. Recent work examines racial and gender portrayals in films like the Spider-Man trilogy and historical perspectives in TV shows like Doctor Who . Matthews’ publications span media literacy education, fan communities, and digital citizenship. Her work highlights the intersection of media, identity, and societal norms, with a focus on marginalized groups. She has collaborated on projects like the Digital Youth Network, promoting media literacy in urban youth. Her advising and grants include roles with Stanford’s Media Engagement Group and the YouthLAB. She has contributed to interdisciplinary research on LGBTQ+ digital activism and historical poaching in fan cultures. Labs and teams include collaborations with Microsoft’s Social Media Collective and Stanford initiatives. Her work bridges education, technology, and societal impact, emphasizing equity and critical engagement with media narratives.