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Lisa Gilmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Folklore
• Ethnomusicology
• Performance Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lisa Gilman is a Professor of Folklore and English at George Mason University, and the outgoing Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American Folklore . Her research focuses on refugee arts initiatives, intangible cultural heritage, and the intersections of performance, gender, and politics in global contexts. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Malawi, Turkey, France, and the U.S., emphasizing marginalized communities. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Folklore from Indiana University, followed by roles at the University of Oregon and Mzuzu University (Malawi). Key awards include the Fulbright Teaching/Research Award and Rippey Innovative Teaching Award. She produced the documentary Grounds for Resistance , exploring anti-war activism among U.S. veterans. Her current project, the Dzaleka Art Project , collaborates with refugees in Malawi to document cultural creativity and advocate for visibility. This work has been featured in the Wilson Center and Smithsonian publications. Gilman teaches courses on public humanities, ethnographic fieldwork, and digital storytelling, integrating community engagement with academic rigor. Her publications span topics from African expressive culture to UNESCO policy impacts, with notable books including My Music, My War and co-edited volumes like Africa Every Day . Grants include funding from the Woodrow Wilson Center and the National Endowment for the Arts.

David Verbučمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Socio-cultural Anthropology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Verbuč is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Humanities, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, since 2014. His research and teaching focus on socio-cultural anthropology, ethnomusicology, and popular music studies, particularly examining DIY (do-it-yourself) music scenes, Roma music in North Slovenia, and the intersections of music, community, and space. He earned his Ph.D. (2014) and MA (2010) in Ethnomusicology from the University of California, Davis, and a BA (2007) in Ethnomusicology from the Academy of Music, Ljubljana. Employment: 2014–present: Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities, Charles University 2024–2025: Part-time Guest Researcher, Department of Musicology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana Research Areas: Slovenian village and urban music DIY venues and scenes Electronic dance music cultures Roma music in North Slovenia Music and community dynamics His book DIY House Shows and Music Venues in the US (Routledge, 2021) explores the anthropology of DIY music spaces. His recent work investigates the social life of DIY zines, economic configurations in DIY scenes, and methodological challenges in Roma music research. Publications appear in journals like American Music , Ethnomusicology Forum , and Journal of Contemporary Ethnography . He has received the Marnie Dilling Memorial Prize (2014) and the Bilinski Fellowship (2012–2013). Current projects include a study of Roma music in Slovenia funded by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS).

• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Southeast Asia
• Indonesia
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Timo Kaartinen serves as Professor of Social and Cultural Anthropology and Vice Dean for Research and Doctoral Education at the University of Helsinki 's Faculty of Political Science . Since 1992, he has conducted extensive research in Southeast Asia with a focus on Indonesia, exploring communicative practices, narratives, and cultural responses to uncertainty. His teaching spans social change in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, covering environmental anthropology, political anthropology, cosmologies, religions, and linguistic anthropology. PhD in Anthropology, University of Chicago (2001) Docent (Adjunct Professor), University of Helsinki (2011) Research interests center on ethical discourse in Indonesian Islamic universities, resource politics in oil palm estates, and linguistic anthropology with emphasis on storytelling, folk poetry, and minority language revitalization. His work combines ethnographic focus on Southeast Asia with theoretical contributions to frontier studies and postcolonial anthropology. Recent publications examine frontier temporalities (2020-2025), Islamic transformations (2019), and oral narrative structures (2017-2013). Key projects include ARCTIC Research Centre (2025-2029), Diversity in Society and Life (DIVSOL) (2025-2030), and Religious Movements in Ethical Life (2019-2023). Grants from the Academy of Finland and University Profiling Funding support these initiatives. Academic activities include keynote speeches at international conferences (e.g., Empowering Local Wisdom 2014, Labor Migration in Asia-Pacific 2013) and editorial roles. He has conducted fieldwork in Indonesia since 1992, focusing on Bandanese cultural heritage and Maluku religious dynamics . His methodological approach combines ethnographic fieldwork with historical document analysis .

Nancy Mockمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Health Systems
• International Health Development
• Evaluation Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nancy Mock is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health Systems and Development at Tulane University's School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine. She holds affiliated faculty status at the Stone Center for Latin American Studies. Her academic journey includes a B.S. in Biology from Yale University (1976), an M.P.H. in International Health from Tulane (1979), and a Dr.P.H. in International Health from Tulane (1985). Dr. Mock's research focuses on global health systems, evaluation methodologies, complex emergencies, and health systems in Latin America and Africa. Notable areas include Haiti's public health challenges and Rwanda's educational health programs. She has directed key institutions like the Center for International Resource Development and contributed to the Famine Early Warning System (FEWS). Her work is supported by major grants, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant (2007), USAID's Regional Public Health Leadership Initiative (2006-2007), and Rwanda-focused projects (2000-2004). She has consulted for organizations such as the World Food Program, UNICEF, and the Pan American Health Organization. Fluent in French and Spanish, her overseas experience spans Honduras and extensive fieldwork in Africa and Asia.

• Political Sociology
• Ethnic Sociology
• Urban Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Musa Yavuz Alptekin serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Letters, where he has taught since 2010 after initially joining the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in 2006. He led the Sociology Department from 2010 to 2016, establishing its academic structure and graduate programs. His educational journey includes: Primary and secondary education in Bayburt Master's (2000) and PhD (2006) in Sociology at Istanbul University, specializing in Social Structure-Social Change Alptekin's research integrates Political, Ethnic, and Urban Sociology through global investigations of migration, diaspora formation, nationalism, and social stratification. His methodology blends theoretical frameworks with extensive ethnographic fieldwork across five continents, examining urban transformation, ethnic-state tensions, and integration processes in diverse geopolitical contexts from the Middle East to Southeast Asia. His scholarly contributions are recognized through: Postdoctoral Research Scholarship of the Higher Education Institution (USA, 2010) KTU Overseas Research Scholarship (Malaysia, 2013) TÜBİTAK Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship (UK, 2017) TÜBİTAK Post-Doctoral Research Scholarship (Germany, 2021) With six thesis advisories and 48 research projects, Alptekin directs fieldwork across international contexts while editing two journals through BİLGİTOY Association—the TR-indexed IMGELEM Journal of Imagination and HABITUS Journal of Sociology. His current research in Uzbekistan examines social structure, folklore, and ethnography, continuing his longitudinal analysis of cultural dynamics in post-Soviet spaces.

Juan Eduardo Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Latin American Studies
• Decolonial Thought
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juan Eduardo Wolf is an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance. He holds a PhD in Folklore and Ethnomusicology from Indiana University (2013), alongside degrees in Chemical Engineering and Art Studio from prestigious institutions. His research focuses on music-dance traditions of Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, exploring decolonial methodologies and cultural equity. He directs the Latin American Studies Program and coordinates the World Music Series, which hosts global music performances. His awards include grants from UO's Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies (2018) and Global Oregon (2018). Wolf teaches courses like Decolonizing Music, Music in World Cultures, and directs World Music Ensembles focusing on Andean and Puerto Rican traditions. His research examines how marginalized groups use music-dance to resist colonial legacies, with fieldwork in Chile, Puerto Rico, and Bolivia. He is a core faculty member in Folklore and Public Culture Programs and advises on Latinx Studies initiatives. Notable publications include Styling Blackness in Chile (2019), analyzing Afro-Chilean music-dance, and Un Tumbe Ch’ixi (2021), integrating Afro-descendant ideas into Andean methodologies. His work challenges colonial frameworks and advocates for socially just music science practices. He performs as a percussionist/guitarist in global ensembles and mentors students through experiential learning.

Michael Dylan Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Japanese Folklore
• Japanese Literature
• Folkloristics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Dylan Foster is a Professor of Japanese at the University of California, Davis, affiliated with the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. His research focuses on Japanese folklore, monsters/yōkai, festivals, and intangible cultural heritage. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and has taught at multiple institutions including Indiana University and UC Riverside. Education includes a B.A. in English from Wesleyan University, M.A. in Asian Studies from UC Berkeley, and Ph.D. in Japanese from Stanford. His work bridges folklore studies, literature, and popular culture, with a focus on how supernatural beliefs and cultural heritage are mediated through media and ritual. Recent projects include co-editing volumes on disaster narratives and Japanese festivals, as well as ongoing ethnographic research on masked rituals and UNESCO heritage practices. His media appearances include serving as a cultural expert for NHK World's 'Yōkai' documentary series and interviews with France 24 and podcasts. Honors include the Chicago Folklore Prize for his book Pandemonium and Parade and multiple teaching awards. Current research includes a monograph on masked deities and a project on early 20th-century spiritual practices in Japan.

Gabriele de Setaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital ethnography
• Chinese internet culture
• Algorithmic folklore
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gabriele de Seta is a researcher at the University of Bergen's Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, leading the ALGOFOLK project funded by the Trond Mohn Foundation (2024-2028). A sociologist by training with a PhD from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he previously served as postdoctoral fellow at Academia Sinica (Taipei) and on the ERC-funded Machine Vision in Everyday Life project. Department of Ethnology, Academia Sinica (postdoctoral fellow) Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen (researcher) His research focuses on algorithmic folklore, synthetic ethnography, and Chinese digital culture. He examines how digital technologies and creative practices mutually shape each other, particularly in China's sociotechnical landscape. Key areas include platform governance, machine vision, algorithmic accountability, and digital vernaculars. Recent publications analyze TikTok/Douyin's infrastructural role, deepfakes, QR codes as globalized gateways, and Chinese internet vulgarity. His work combines theoretical frameworks from STS, media studies, and digital anthropology with fieldwork on Chinese digital practices. Trond Mohn Foundation Starting Grant ERC-funded research As educator, he designed the Machine Vision module for Bergen's Critical Approaches to Technology and Society course and taught Key Theories in Digital Culture. He supervises multiple MA/PhD students including co-supervision of Hanna Lauvli. Through his blog and podcast, he promotes public engagement with digital research.

• History of Archaeology
• Antiquarianism and Collecting
• Late Antique and Early Medieval History and Archaeology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bonnie Effros is Professor and Head of the Department of History at the University of British Columbia since 2022. With a PhD from UCLA and BA from Brandeis, her academic journey spans prestigious roles at University of Liverpool, University of Florida, Binghamton University, and Southern Illinois University. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and recipient of the French Colonial Historical Society’s Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize, she shapes historical discourse through her work on archaeology, gender, and colonial legacies. PhD, History, UCLA (1994) MA, History, UCLA (1990) BA, History, Brandeis University (1987) Her research bridges late antique/early medieval archaeology and 19th-century antiquarianism , focusing on France and its colonial possessions. Recent projects examine Père Camille de la Croix ’s contested Christian archaeology in France and Salomon Reinach ’s assimilation politics. She connects material culture to gender dynamics, Christian conversion debates, and colonial power structures through extensive fieldwork in Vatican archives and French/British collections. Key trends in her 15 most recent publications include: analyzing 19th-century museum-building in Algeria; investigating gender through Merovingian burial practices; and exploring colonial narratives via artifact circulation. Her work often intersects with museum studies , gender archaeology , and historiographical critique . French Colonial Historical Society’s Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize (2019) SSHRC Insight Development Grants (2023-2025, 2025-2027) Royal Historical Society Fellowship University of Florida’s International Educator of the Year (2014) As a graduate supervisor, Effros mentors students in late antique/early medieval European history with colonial contexts, emphasizing Latin proficiency and multilingual research. She co-edits the Brill Series on the Early Middle Ages and Studies in Late Antiquity , while serving on the Medieval Academy of America’s Council. Her pandemic-era work on Liverpool silversmith Joseph Mayer’s collections demonstrates continued engagement with cultural patronage and museum provenance issues.

Carola Loreaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Religion and Media
• Orality and Digital Humanities
• Religion and the Senses
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carola Lorea is a Junior Professor at the Institute for Religious Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tübingen (since 2023) and former Senior Research Fellow at NUS's Asia Research Institute (2022-2023). Her work bridges religious studies, cultural anthropology, and digital humanities with a focus on South/Southeast Asian borderlands. PhD in South Asian Studies (2015, La Sapienza University of Rome) 2023 Habilitation Venia Legendi in religious studies and cultural anthropology Research centers on Matua traditions , Baul oral cultures , religion and pandemics , and sensory scholarship . She pioneered the CoronAsur research blog (2020) and leads the MANTRAMS project with ERC Synergy Grant (2023). Key contributions include: Digital Archive of Baul Songs (EAP1247 PI) Theoretical work on bricolage thinking in borderland communities Critical analysis of caste dynamics in post-Partition Andaman settlers Sonic approaches to religious studies Teaching includes courses on Religious Sounds (Tübingen 2024), Religion and South Asian Society , and Bengali language instruction. She founded the Digital Archive 'Songs of the Old Madmen' and co-edits volumes on global religious sound studies.

Robert Glenn Howardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Communication
• Rhetoric and Cultural Theory
• Social Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Glenn Howard is a Professor of Communication, Religious Studies, and Folklore at the University of Wisconsin–Madison , directing the Digital Studies program and DesignLab . He holds affiliations with the Information School, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Religious Studies Program, and Folklore Program. His research explores empowerment through digital expression, focusing on vernacular authority, communication technologies, and firearms discourse. Recent work emphasizes how everyday people use technology to shape identities and challenge institutional authority. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, University of Oregon, 2001 M.A. in Communication, UCLA, 1996 B.A. in Communication, UC Berkeley, 1993 Research Interests: Howard investigates participatory performance, rhetorical theory, and digital ethnography. He examines how vernacular forms of authority interact with institutional frameworks, particularly in discourses around firearms and internet communities. Recent projects include 'GunTalk: Everyday Discourse and Weaponized Expertise.' Publications Overview: His work spans books like Gunlore: American Traditions about Firearms (2024) and Digital Jesus (2011), alongside over 20 peer-reviewed articles analyzing digital networks, vernacular authority, and gun culture. His writing bridges folklore studies, communication theory, and digital humanities. Labs & Initiatives: He leads the Digital Studies Program , fostering interdisciplinary research in digital culture, and oversees DesignLab , which explores human-centered design for communication challenges.

• Feminist Theory
• Human Rights
• Political Activism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ruth Kelly is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics at the University of York, within the School of Social and Political Sciences. She holds a PhD in Politics and is actively engaged in research on feminist theory, human rights, and creative activism. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical engagement through toolkits, workshops, and collaborative projects. Her research interests include: Feminist Theory and Cultural Politics Transnational Solidarities and Postcolonial Narratives Digital Humanities and Ethnographic Research Creative and Artful Activism Language and Socio-political Imaginaries Equity in Academic Partnerships The thematic trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on narrative, memory, and resistance. Her recent articles explore the intersections of folklore and politics, textile art and human rights, and digital storytelling as tools of empowerment. She emphasizes culturally situated knowledge and challenges Eurocentric frameworks through comparative, interdisciplinary research. Ruth leads significant research projects funded by The British Academy and internal university grants, focusing on language change in Bangladesh and equity in non-academic partnerships. She organizes the York Human Rights Workshop, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on justice and memorialization. Her work includes mentoring early-career researchers and promoting inclusive research practices. She is actively involved in academic service, including peer review, journal contributions, and organizing symposia. Her projects emphasize collaboration across disciplines and with non-academic partners, reflecting a commitment to socially engaged scholarship.

Kahl Thedeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Relations of Southern Slavs
• Ethnographic and Ethnolinguistic Field Research
• Endangered Dialects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thede Kahl is a University Professor for Southern Slavic and Southeastern European Studies at the University of Jena, Germany, and director of the Department of Slavistics and Caucasus Studies (until 2016). He leads major research projects such as BalkanNOMAD, IRDICH, and LaZAR, focusing on intangible cultural heritage, data archiving, and interethnic dynamics. His career includes roles at the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the Austrian Institute of East and Southeast European Studies, and teaching positions at Phillips University of Marburg and the University of Münster. Fields of expertise: Cultural relations of Southern Slavs, endangered dialects, interethnic coexistence, and minority studies in Southeast Europe. Notable awards: Dr. honoris causa (2015), Medal of Merit of Gagauzia (2016), and membership in prestigious academies. His research integrates fieldwork, sociolinguistics, and historical analysis, with projects funded by FWF, DFG, EU, and private entities like Henkel. He has authored/co-authored over 10 key publications on Balkan linguistics, cultural heritage, and minority communities.

• Political Ritual
• Performance Studies
• Folklore Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dorothy Noyes is Professor of Folklore at The Ohio State University with a joint appointment in the Departments of English and Comparative Studies and courtesy appointments in Anthropology, French and Italian, and Germanic Languages and Literatures. She serves as Director of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies and teaches in the Program in International Studies, having previously directed the Center for Folklore Studies from 2005 to 2014. She earned her Ph.D. in Folklore and Folk Life from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research centers on political ritual and the traditional public sphere in Europe, folklore theory, and international policy careers of culture concepts, authoring key works including 'Fire in the Plaça: Catalan Festival Politics After Franco' and 'Humble Theory: Folklore’s Grasp on Social Life', with her current project 'Exemplary Failures: Gesture and Pedagogy in Liberal Politics'. Noyes' scholarship consistently explores intersections of cultural tradition, political expression, and international relations, with recurring themes of civic engagement, national identity formation, and ritual dynamics across European contexts. Her methodological approach bridges ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical innovation in folklore studies. Her recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on political ritual, cultural policy, and tradition's role in contemporary society, with increasing attention to sensory studies and material culture following pandemic-era disruptions to communal practices. Noyes has received significant recognition for her contributions to folklore studies: Elected Fellow of the American Folklore Society (2005) Honorary Doctorate from the University of Tartu, Estonia (2019) As current President of the American Folklore Society and former executive board member of the Société Internationale d'Ethnologie et de Folklore, Noyes has shaped international scholarly discourse through leadership roles and interdisciplinary projects including the Göttingen Working Group on Cultural Property. Her institutional leadership spans the Mershon Center for International Security Studies and the former Center for Folklore Studies, where she fostered collaborations connecting folklore scholarship with international security policy and cultural heritage management.

Peter K. Marshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Musicology
• Asian Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter K. Marsh is a Professor of Music, specializing in Musicology & Ethnomusicology at the Department of Music, California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on Mongolian music and culture, with expertise in ethnomusicology and area studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University, an M.A. in Ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University, and a B.A. and B.M. from Lawrence University. Marsh is a leading scholar on Mongolian music, particularly the music and culture of Mongolia and Inner Asia. His book, *The Horse-head Fiddle and the Reimagination of Tradition in Mongolia* (2014), explores the evolution of folk fiddles in Mongolian music. He has authored studies on Mongolian popular music, including hip-hop and pop, and presented at major conferences like the Society for Ethnomusicology and the Association of Asian Studies. His work bridges traditional and modern musical practices, emphasizing globalization's impact on cultural expression. Marsh has served as a lecturer at significant events, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (2002) and the Stanford University Asian Art Festival (2010). He founded the American Center for Mongolian Studies, supporting U.S. academic research in Mongolia. His research spans fieldwork in Siberia and Mongolia, focusing on shamanistic song traditions and cultural preservation. His recent articles (2012–2022) reflect a sustained engagement with Mongolian music's global dimensions, urban youth culture, and the interplay between tradition and modernity. He has also contributed to initiatives linking music with broader sociocultural contexts, such as the Deer Stone Project (2002–2004). No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in his profile. His advising and grants include academic collaborations and directorship roles. He is affiliated with the Department of Music and involved with Mongolian cultural organizations, emphasizing interdisciplinary and global perspectives in his work.