جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brian Frederickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Politics
• Political Representation
• Gender in Politics
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Brian Frederick serves as Professor of Political Science and Interim Chair of Psychology at Bridgewater State University. He holds a BS from MacMurray College, an MA from University of Illinois at Springfield, and PhD from Northern Illinois University. His research focuses on representation in institutions, gender in politics, public opinion, and campaigns and elections. Professor Frederick teaches courses in campaigns and elections, political parties and interest groups, legislative/executive relations, race in politics, gender in politics and public administration, LGBTQ+ politics, undergraduate research methods, and data analysis for public administration. His scholarly work has been published across leading political science journals including Political Research Quarterly , Public Opinion Quarterly , Political Behavior , American Politics Research , and Presidential Studies Quarterly , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to American political institutions. Professor Frederick has authored significant scholarly contributions including Congressional Representation and Constituents: The Case for Increasing the House of Representatives (Routledge 2010) and coauthored American Presidential Candidate Spouses: The Public's Perspective (Palgrave MacMillan 2018) with Laurel Elder and Barbara Burrell. Based in Dr. Guy C. Clifford House, Room 104, he maintains an active role in both departmental leadership and undergraduate education at Bridgewater State University.

Louisa Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Biography
• American History
• Literary Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Louisa Thomas is a Visiting Lecturer on English at Harvard University's Department of English, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She holds a BA from Harvard College (2004). Her office is located at Lamont 411, with office hours on Tuesdays 12-2pm and by appointment. She is a staff writer at The New Yorker and has authored several notable books. Education: BA in English, Harvard College (2004) Her work focuses on biography and historical narratives. Key publications include Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams (a biography of First Lady Louisa Catherine Adams), Conscience: Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family — A Test of Will and Faith in World War I (exploring her great-grandfather's family during WWI), and the co-authored Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football with John Urschel. She also co-edited Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard . Her research interests span American history, literary biography, and the intersection of personal and national narratives. She contributes to public intellectual discourse through her writing in The New Yorker and academic engagements.

Elizabeth Stuckey-Frenchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Fiction
• Literary Fiction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Stuckey-French is a Professor at Florida State University's Creative Writing department. She holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers Workshop (1992) and was a James A. Michener Fellow at the University of Iowa. Her work focuses on fiction writing, with notable publications including novels like The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady and short story collections such as The First Paper Girl in Red Oak, Iowa . Her research and creative output spans literary fiction, magical realism, and narrative experimentation. Stories have appeared in prestigious journals like The Atlantic Monthly , The Southern Review , and The Gettysburg Review . In 2005, she won the O. Henry Award for her story Mudlavia , praised by Richard Russo as his 'favorite story.' Stuckey-French has received grants from the Howard Foundation, Indiana Arts Foundation, and Florida Arts Foundation. Her work often explores themes of regional identity, memory, and the intersection of everyday life with the fantastical.

Hannie Lawlorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Literature
• Film Studies
• Life Writing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hannie Lawlor is an Associate Professor in Modern Spanish Literature and Film at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. Her research focuses on women’s autobiographical practices across languages and media, particularly in twentieth- and twenty-first-century contexts. She explores comparative approaches to life writing, trauma theory, and socio-historical influences. Current projects emphasize Spanish women’s contributions to international life-writing discussions, analyzing grief memoirs, autofictional film, and postwar narratives. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Hispanic film, modern peninsular literature, and supervision of master’s theses and PhD students. She also co-teaches women’s writing modules and contributes to theoretical debates on autofiction and narrative modes. Her research interests span comparative literature, film studies, trauma studies, and narrative theory. She has published widely on topics like relational responses to trauma, autofiction, and post-war autobiographical practices. Her work bridges cultural and linguistic boundaries, offering critical insights into global literary practices. She collaborates with institutions like Lady Margaret Hall and Somerville College, fostering interdisciplinary academic engagement.

Dean Sheppardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Physical Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dean Sheppard is the Departmental Lecturer in Physical & Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Oxford, where he also serves as a Physical Chemistry tutor at St Peter’s College, Somerville College, and Lady Margaret Hall. His role focuses on standardizing the undergraduate Physical Chemistry experience across colleges, delivering synoptic revision lectures, and setting examinations. He is deeply involved in outreach programs like UNIQ, Opportunity Oxford, and MPLS Bridging, aiming to support students from diverse backgrounds. MChem, University of Oxford (Magdalen College, 2008-2012) DPhil in Physical & Theoretical Chemistry, University of Oxford (New College, 2012-2016) Sheppard’s research during his DPhil explored photochemical spin dynamics in proteins, potentially linked to magnetic sensing in animals. He developed cavity-enhanced optical techniques to detect magnetic field effects on reactivity. While his current role is teaching-focused, his earlier work bridges physical chemistry, biophysics, and advanced spectroscopy. His teaching emphasizes small-group tutorials and problem classes, covering the entire undergraduate Physical Chemistry curriculum. He also contributes to outreach initiatives, leveraging his background as a first-generation university student to advocate for accessibility in higher education.

Neepa Majumdarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Star Studies
• Film Sound
• South Asian Early Cinema
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Neepa Majumdar is an Associate Professor of English and Film and Media Studies at the University of Pittsburgh, serving as Director of Graduate Studies for the Film and Media Studies Program and Program Director of Film and Media Studies within the Department of English. Her work focuses on star studies, film sound, South Asian early cinema, documentary film, and film historiography. She is the author of Wanted Cultured Ladies Only!: Female Stardom and Cinema in India, 1930s to 1950s , honored with an Honorable Mention in the Society for Cinema and Media Studies' Best First Book Award (2010). Her research has appeared in journals like Canadian Journal of Film Studies and edited volumes such as Soundtrack Available: Essays on Film and Popular Music . Majumdar's scholarship interrogates intersections of gender, colonialism, and cultural identity in cinematic practices. She is actively involved in curricular development for graduate programs and has contributed to redefining frameworks for global film studies through her interdisciplinary approach. Research Interests: - Star Studies & Female Stardom Dynamics - Sound Design in Indian Cinema - Early 20th-Century South Asian Film Histories - Ethnographic and Indigenous Representation in Film - Postcolonial Film Theory & Archival Practices Awards: 2010 Honorable Mention, SCMS Best First Book Award Key Contributions: Majumdar's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary media critiques, particularly through studies of marginalized voices in cinema. She has pioneered methodologies for recovering forgotten film histories and recontextualizing stardom within colonial/postcolonial frameworks.

• Gender and Politics
• Political Leadership
• Media Representation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amy Tatum is a Lecturer in Communication and Media at Bournemouth University, affiliated with the Faculty of Media and Communication. Her research critically examines gender, political leadership, and media representation, with a particular focus on women in US politics and feminist discourse. PhD, Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication (2022) Her research interests include gender and politics, political leadership, feminist theory, psychosocial studies, media representation, and the impact of AI on political communication. She explores how women leaders like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are portrayed in media and public discourse, and how societal expectations shape perceptions of female authority. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on gender representation in politics, media narratives around women leaders, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in shaping political information. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, frequently appearing in accessible platforms like The Conversation and LSE blogs. Dr. Tatum has been awarded a grant for her project Popular Feminism and Tattoo Expression by the Women's Academic Network (2023), reflecting her innovative approach to feminist cultural expression. She actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and contributes to curriculum development in communication theory and media studies. She is a member of the Political Studies Association and serves on the Executive Committee of the American Politics Group. Her external roles include being a judge for the Purbeck Film Festival Short Films Competition and delivering online lectures for Massolit Learning’s US Politics Digest. Dr. Tatum’s public engagement includes frequent media appearances and commentary in outlets such as BBC Radio, Newsweek, Dazed Magazine, and iNews, where she discusses US politics, gender issues, and current events.

Diane Blairمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetorical Criticism
• Rhetorical Theory
• Social Movement Rhetoric
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Diane Blair is a Professor in the Department of Communication at California State University, Fresno , affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. Her academic work spans rhetorical criticism, feminist theory, and social movement rhetoric.

Chipo Dendereمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Science
• Democratization
• Voter Exit
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chipo Dendere is an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College. A Zimbabwean-born scholar with expertise in political science and public health intersections, she holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgia State University and dual B.A. degrees in Political Science and Psychology from Linfield College. Her research examines how voter exit through migration and mortality impacts regime survival in authoritarian states, particularly in Africa. Education: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. in Political Science Her work on the AIDS pandemic's influence on Zimbabwean autocracy, featured in her book Death, Diversion, and Departure , reveals how demographic shifts like urban voter migration and pandemic-related deaths strengthened ZANU-PF's rule. She also investigates money in politics, social media dynamics in authoritarian regimes, and the political implications of natural resources. Currently, she is researching the roles of African First Ladies. Through courses like Unpacking Blackness, Ethnicity and Identity in the African Diaspora (AFR215/AFR215H) and Calderwood Seminar in Public Writing: Black Diaspora, Political Experiences in Pandemics (AFR330/AFR330H), she trains students to translate academic arguments into public writing. Her service includes committee roles in the African Politics Conference Group and NEWSA Program, and contributions to outlets like BBC, Al Jazeera, and CNN.

Colin Smytheمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• English Literature
• Irish Studies
• Bibliography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Colin Smythe is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. His academic work spans bibliography, Irish studies, and literary history, with a primary focus on the bibliographic documentation of W.B. Yeats' works. He has conducted extensive archival research across libraries in the British Isles and North America to expand and correct existing Yeats bibliographies, resulting in a 400,000-word scholarly resource. Concurrently, Smythe serves as Terry Pratchett's literary agent and contributes to Discworld scholarship through convention reports and chronologies. Research Focus Smythe's research integrates three primary domains: Yeats Studies : Comprehensive bibliographic documentation and rare edition censuses Discworld Scholarship : Convention reporting and Terry Pratchett's literary legacy Culinary History : Biographical research on 19th-century chef Charles Francatelli Publication Analysis His recent publications reveal two dominant themes: meticulous bibliographic work on Yeats and Irish literary figures, and detailed documentation of Terry Pratchett's Discworld universe through convention reports and chronological surveys. Secondary research threads include culinary history studies and examinations of Irish cultural phenomena like psychic experiences.

Hitoshi Abeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Contemporary Japanese Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hitoshi Abe is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Architecture and Urban Design at the School of Arts and Architecture, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He also holds the Terasaki Chair for Contemporary Japanese Studies and serves as the Director of the UCLA Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies. Since 1992, he has maintained an international design practice through his firm Atelier Hitoshi Abe based in Sendai, Japan, and Los Angeles, USA. Education: Eng.D., Tohoku University M.Arch., Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) M.Arch./M.Eng., Tohoku University B.Eng., Tohoku University Professor Abe's research and practice focus on architecture characterized by spatial complexity and structural innovation. His work spans urban design, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong emphasis on projects in Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, and global contexts. His recent projects include the departmental building at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and the 3M Headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the SIA-Getz Prize for Emergent Architecture in Asia, Architectural Institute of Japan Awards, and international honors like the World Architecture Award. His publications include monographs such as Hitoshi Abe (Phaidon, 2009) and Flicker (Toto shuppan, 2005). Scientific Awards: 2011 Japan Society for Finishing Technology Award for the F-town building 2009 Contractworld Award for Aoba-tei 2009 Architectural Institute of Japan Award 144 for the K-Museum 2009 Architectural Institute of Japan Education Award 2008 SIA-Getz Prize for Emergent Architecture in Asia 2007 World Architecture Award for M/Kanno Museum 2005 Good Design Award for Sasaki Office Factory for Prosthetics 2003 Architectural Institute of Japan Award for Reihoku Community Hall 2003 BusinessWeek and Architectural Record Award for Sekii Ladies Clinic 2001 Building Contractors Society Award for Miyagi Stadium 2001 Sony Headquarters Competition First Prize 1998 14th Yoshioka Award for Yomiuri Media Miyagi Guest House 2009 Architectural Institute of Japan Selection Award for SSM/Kanno Museum 2009 Competition for the New Campus of the Vienna University of Economics and Business winner

Tammy R. Vigilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Communication
• Rhetoric
• Women in Politics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tammy R. Vigil is an Associate Professor of Media Science in the College of Communication at Boston University, where she previously served as Associate Dean. Her academic work centers on political communication, rhetoric, and the role of women in political discourse, with a focus on presidential campaigns and political spouses. Her educational background: BA from Augustana College MA from the University of Kansas PhD from the University of Kansas Dr. Vigil's research program examines political persuasion strategies, women's rhetorical contributions in politics, and the discourse of presidential nominees' spouses. She has authored influential books including 'Moms in Chief: The Rhetoric of Republican Motherhood and the Spouses of Presidential Nominees, 1992-2016' (2019), 'Melania & Michelle: First Ladies in a New Era' (2019), and 'Connecting with Constituents: Identification Building and Blocking in Contemporary National Convention Addresses' (2015), analyzing figures like Michelle Obama and Melania Trump through historical and contemporary political rhetoric. Her notable recognition includes: Wrange-Baskerville award from the Public Address Division of the National Communication Association Dr. Vigil serves as a media commentator for major outlets including the Associated Press, Guardian, and Washington Post, translating academic research into public discourse. She emphasizes rigorous academic standards in teaching, challenging students to engage deeply with communication theory while developing practical skills applicable to professional and personal contexts.

Rishi Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Pediatric Hepatology
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rishi Gupta, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Rochester. He joined the University of Rochester in 2018 after serving as an attending physician at Cleveland Clinic and University of Maryland, with clinical expertise spanning pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and functional gastrointestinal conditions. His educational background includes an MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences-Delhi (1998), pediatric residencies at Safdarjung Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College in India (2000-2005), Maimonides Medical Center (2006-2008), followed by fellowships in Pediatric Endocrinology at SUNY Brooklyn (2008-2011) and Pediatric Gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital (2011-2013). Dr. Gupta's research integrates clinical pediatrics with translational investigations in inflammatory bowel disease biomarkers, metabolic liver disorders, and nutritional epidemiology. His multidisciplinary work addresses Rett syndrome, dysautonomia, and autism-related GI disorders through specialized clinics, while emphasizing physician education and community health outreach. Publications from 2006-2021 reveal a consistent focus on pediatric metabolic conditions, including Crohn's disease progression markers, fatty liver epidemiology in obesity, and diabetes risk disparities, demonstrating clinical-translational synergy across gastroenterology and endocrinology. His accolades include: American Academy of Pediatrics Chapter-1 Special Achievement Award (2023) Ruth A Lawrence Clinical Service Award (2022) First and second prizes in scientific paper presentations (2005, 2010) As co-chair of AAP's Upstate NY education committee and JPGN editorial board member, Dr. Gupta leads initiatives in medical education while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Rett syndrome and dysautonomia centers of excellence.

Stephen Robarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Policy
• U.S. Politics
• Judicial System
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Robar serves as an Associate Professor of Political Science within the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. He holds key roles as Pre-Law advisor and director of the "Perspectives on Environment" seminar series, while previously leading the Faculty Senate as both President and Vice-President. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Political Science/Environmental Policy from Northern Arizona University (1999) M.P.A. in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University (1995) B.A. in Political Science from State University of New York at New Paltz (1993) Dr. Robar's research integrates environmental policy with U.S. political systems, judicial processes, and historical political biography. His scholarly output features three major publications: an international anthology on groundwater management regimes, an environmental policy casebook, and a biography of First Lady Frances Cleveland. Current projects critically examine conservative environmentalism and the theoretical foundations of environmental studies. As an educator, he teaches 11 courses spanning Environmental Politics, Constitutional Law, Public Policy, and innovative topics like Political Science Fiction. His personal interests include outdoor activities and motorcycle riding, reflecting his connection to environmental themes beyond academia.

Katherine Rohrerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 19th and 20th Century U.S. South
• Race Relations
• Women's History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katherine Rohrer, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of History at the University of North Georgia. She specializes in 19th- and 20th-century U.S. Southern history, with a focus on intersections of gender, religion, race relations, and higher education. Her upcoming book, Mistress to Missionary (LSU Press, 2025), examines how white southern women leveraged evangelical Protestantism to expand their intellectual and professional roles amid societal constraints. She also studies student success in the UNG Corps of Cadets and history classrooms. Rohrer earned her Ph.D. (2015), M.A. (2007), and A.B. (2004) in History from the University of Georgia. She teaches courses including U.S. History surveys, Georgia History, and colloquia on American history. Her research has appeared in venues like the Journal of the Georgia Association of Historians and the Journal of Southern Religion , with over 30 book reviews in leading historical journals. Her work bridges historical scholarship with institutional analysis, revealing how gendered religious practices shaped southern women's agency and how educational environments influence student achievement. Rohrer advocates for fostering open academic dialogue while maintaining institutional integrity at UNG, emphasizing freedom of expression within legal and ethical boundaries.