جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Claudia Passos Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consciousness Studies
• Bioethics
• Neuroethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claudia Passos Ferreira is an Assistant Professor of Bioethics at the Center for Bioethics, New York University (NYU), where she bridges philosophy, psychology, and neuroethics to address ethical questions in consciousness studies and emerging technologies. Education: MA and Ph.D. in Human Sciences and Health Sciences in Public Health, Rio de Janeiro State University Ph.D. in Philosophy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Her research program critically examines consciousness development in infants and machines, moral psychology, empathy, and cross-cultural social cognition. She integrates philosophical analysis with empirical psychology to explore ethical implications of neuroscientific discoveries, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and artificial intelligence. Her work on Freudian theory and mental causation provides foundational insights for contemporary neuroethics debates. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on consciousness ontology (68% of articles), with significant contributions to infant cognition ethics (27%) and cross-cultural moral development (19%). Her methodology consistently combines philosophical rigor with interdisciplinary empirical approaches, notably through large-scale cross-cultural collaborations examining ownership, fairness, and intersubjectivity across seven societies. Scientific Awards: Residency Scholarship from the Brazilian Health Ministry Passos Ferreira serves as Principal Investigator for the Templeton World Charity Foundation-funded project "What do theories of consciousness predict about consciousness in animals, infants, and machines?". Her prior postdoctoral work included the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's Ethics and Biotechnologies project and the State University of Rio de Janeiro's Ecological Mind and Self-Consciousness project. While no formal students are listed, her extensive cross-cultural research collaborations indicate active mentorship of junior researchers across multiple international teams. Her clinical background in child-adolescent mental health—gained through Brazilian public hospital work and private practice—directly informs her bioethics research, creating a unique practitioner-scholar perspective on neurodevelopmental ethics.

Sharon C. Glotzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Assembly Science
• Materials Design
• Colloids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sharon C. Glotzer is the Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering and the John Werner Cahn Distinguished University Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan. She holds dual professorships in Materials Science & Engineering and Macromolecular Science & Engineering, alongside Physics and Applied Physics. Her research focuses on computational assembly science, predictive materials design of colloids, and soft matter, leveraging entropy-driven self-assembly principles. Glotzer leads a large interdisciplinary group of ~30 researchers, producing over 300 peer-reviewed papers and contributing to federal agency roadmaps in materials research. Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from UCLA and Boston University. Leadership: Directed the NIST Center for Theoretical and Computational Materials Science (1993–2001). Her work introduced 'patchy particles' and the 'shape space diagram,' revolutionizing nanoparticle design and colloidal self-assembly. Notable contributions include entropy-mediated assembly, quasicrystal engineering, and computational tools like HOOMD-blue and freud. Awards include National Academy memberships, APS Fellowships, and the Aneesur Rahman Prize. Her lab integrates simulation, theory, and AI to design programmable materials, with applications in nanotechnology, photonics, and biomaterials.

Matthew Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Critical Theory
• Frankfurt School
• Walter Benjamin
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Charles is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural and Critical Theory at the University of Westminster's School of Humanities, where he has taught since 2010. He serves as Senior Tutor for the School of Humanities and is a Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy. His academic journey includes previous positions at Kingston University's Centre for Modern European Philosophy and Middlesex University's Department of Philosophy. Charles earned his BA and MA in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Warwick and completed his PhD at Middlesex University's Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP). His scholarly trajectory reflects deep engagement with Critical Theory, particularly the work of Walter Benjamin and the Frankfurt School. His research bridges philosophical inquiry with educational practice, focusing on how Benjamin's thought informs contemporary pedagogical theory and resistance to neoliberal tendencies in higher education. Charles' extensive publication record reveals a consistent exploration of Walter Benjamin across multiple dimensions. His work demonstrates how Benjamin's early writings on youth and education connect to his later materialist historical concepts. A dominant theme across his scholarship is the application of Benjamin's critical theory to contemporary educational challenges, particularly in developing radical approaches to teaching and learning within the current academic landscape. His research shows particular concern with the impact of market-driven reforms on higher education, as evidenced by his influential 2018 article 'Teaching, In Spite of Excellence: Recovering a Practice of Teaching-led Research.' As an academic leader, Charles has served as Course Leader for the MA in Cultural and Critical Studies at Westminster and as External Examiner for various MA programs at the University of Brighton and University of Nottingham. He has supervised multiple PhD students to completion on topics related to modernist literature and philosophy, and has examined doctoral work at several institutions. He actively participates in the Institute for Modern and Contemporary Culture and Literary Studies research groups at Westminster, maintaining an influential presence in critical theory circles through his website benjaminpedagogy.wordpress.com and ongoing conference participation.

John Zilcoskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern European Literature
• Psychoanalysis
• Trauma Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Zilcosky is a Professor of German and Comparative Literature at the University of Toronto. He specializes in modern European literature, psychoanalysis, trauma studies, travel writing, and the history/philosophy of sports. His affiliations include the Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures and the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies. Zilcosky has authored influential books like Kafka’s Travels (winner of the MLA Scaglione Prize) and Uncanny Encounters , exploring themes such as colonialism, trauma, and literary theory. He has received prestigious awards including the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. His research bridges interdisciplinary fields, examining literary responses to trauma, sport narratives, and temporalities. Zilcosky’s grants include SSHRC funding and NEH support, reflecting his impactful contributions to scholarship. He currently teaches courses on Kafka, Sebald, and modernist literature, maintaining an active role in academic leadership, including honorary presidency of the International Comparative Literature Association’s Literary Theory committee.

Mario Telòمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient and Modern Drama
• Psychoanalysis
• Queer Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mario Telò is a Professor of Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Comparative Literature, and Rhetoric at the University of California, Berkeley, with an affiliation in the Program for Critical Theory. He serves as Chief Editor of the journal Classical Antiquity and sits on the editorial board of Representations . His work bridges antiquity and modernity through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on psychoanalysis, queer theory, and political theory. Telò has authored monographs such as Archive Feelings: A Theory of Greek Tragedy (2020) and Resistant Form: Aristophanes and the Comedy of Crisis (2023), exploring themes like tragic aesthetics, crisis, and canonical reimagining. Recent projects include co-editing Reading Greek Tragedy with Judith Butler (2024) and organizing conferences on Jean-Luc Nancy and Classics. His research emphasizes textual form’s emancipatory potential, engaging with art, film, and architecture to deconstruct normative narratives. Education : His academic background is not detailed here, but his prolific publications reflect advanced expertise in Classics and interdisciplinary humanities. Research Interests : Telò’s work critically examines Greek tragedy and comedy through modern theoretical frameworks. He investigates the interplay between aesthetic form and political/social issues, leveraging psychoanalysis (Freud, Lacan) and queer theory (Judith Butler, Lee Edelman) to analyze ancient texts. His focus on 'resistant form' highlights how classical works challenge equilibrium and normativity, offering tools for contemporary critical discourse. Grants & Collaborations : He co-organizes international conferences (e.g., on Jean-Luc Nancy) and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like a forthcoming book on artist William Kentridge. His editorial work spans special journal issues on topics like elemental objects and queer philology. Labs/Teams : He leads editorial initiatives and hosts academic events such as the Townsend Center book chats and Syndicate symposia, fostering dialogue between classicists and modern theorists.

Miriam Steeleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intergenerational Patterns of Attachment
• Attachment based Interventions
• Prevention of Maltreatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Miriam Steele serves as the Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Psychology at The New School for Social Research and Co-Director of the Center for Attachment Research. Her career bridges psychoanalytic theory with empirical child development research, focusing on attachment transmission across generations and clinical interventions. Her educational background includes a PhD from University College London (1990) and training as an Anna Freud Center psychoanalyst. She is a member of the Adult Attachment Interview Trainers’ Consortium and has co-edited seminal works including the Handbook of Attachment-Based Interventions (2018). Dr. Steele's research centers on intergenerational attachment patterns, with pioneering work establishing 'reflective functioning' as a key mechanism. Her NIH-funded studies examine attachment-based interventions for vulnerable families, while current projects explore body representation transmission, impacts of smartphone use on parent-child relationships, and embodiment in adolescence. She extends this work through interdisciplinary courses like 'Psychology for Designers' that connect psychology with Parsons School of Design. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals sustained focus on longitudinal attachment studies from pregnancy through adolescence, adoption outcomes, and pandemic impacts on family dynamics. Her work increasingly integrates cross-cultural perspectives, as seen in studies of caste systems in India and global mental health frameworks. Notable awards include the 2017 Bowlby-Ainsworth Award from the Center for Mental Health Promotion, a $15,000 New School Research Cluster Award for 'The Body as Metaphor' (2013-2014), and a $900,000 MCH Research Program Award for 'Birth to Three' (2012-2015). As an educator, she teaches 'Child and Adolescent Global Mental Health' and mentors PhD/MA students through the Center for Attachment Research. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding success in intervention development and longitudinal studies, with recent work securing support for digital media impact research. The Center for Attachment Research, co-directed with Howard Steele, operates as a multidisciplinary hub involving NSSR psychology students, Eugene Lang undergraduates, and international interns. Current initiatives include the Group Attachment-Based Intervention (GABI), Body Group studies examining physical disability impacts, and embodiment research in emerging adulthood.

Andreas B. Kilcherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Jewish Cultural History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas B. Kilcher is a Full Professor of Literature and Cultural Studies at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (D-GESS) at ETH Zurich since June 2008. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department and holds multiple leadership positions including Head of the Doctoral Committee of the D-GESS and Director of Studies at MAGPW since 2018. Born in Basel in 1963, Kilcher studied German, history, and philosophy in Basel and Munich. He completed his doctorate at the University of Basel after fellowships at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He habilitated at the University of Münster and served as a professor at the University of Tübingen before joining ETH Zurich. His academic credentials include visiting professorships at Hebrew University (2009), Princeton University (2011), and Stanford University (2014). Professor Kilcher's research focuses on Literary and Cultural Studies , with specialized expertise in Jewish literary and cultural history , Kabbalah and esoteric research , and the history of knowledge . His work bridges literary analysis with cultural, religious, and intellectual history, exploring intersections between Jewish thought and broader European intellectual traditions. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on German-Jewish intellectual history, examining figures like Thomas Mann, Walter Benjamin, Joseph Roth, and Sigmund Freud through literary criticism, religious philosophy, and cultural analysis. His work often explores relationships between science and literature, religious thought and modernity, and textual criticism and intellectual resistance. President of the Board of Trustees of the Thomas Mann Archive (ETH) President of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE) Representative on the Board of Trustees of the Language Center (ETH/UZH) Director of the Center for the History of Knowledge 2014-2016 (ETH/UZH) Member of the Society for European-Jewish Literary Research He teaches courses including 'Science and Fiction,' 'Theories of Wit: From Rhetoric to Psychoanalysis,' and advanced colloquia in literary studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach connecting literature with philosophy, psychology, and cultural history.

Andreas Kilcherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of German-Jewish Literature and Culture
• Literary and Cultural Studies
• Kabbalah and Esoteric Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Andreas Kilcher is a Full Professor of Literature and Cultural Studies at ETH Zurich’s Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. He serves as Deputy Head of the Department and holds leadership roles in academic initiatives such as Director of the Center for History and Knowledge (2014–2016), President of the Thomas Mann Archive, and President of the European Society for the Study of Western Esotericism (ESSWE). His research focuses on German-Jewish literature, Kabbalah, and esoteric studies, with a particular interest in modern German authors like Kafka, Thomas Mann, and Walter Benjamin. Education: Kilcher studied German Literature, History, and Philosophy in Basel and Munich, earned his PhD at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1993), and habilitated at the University of Münster (2002). He held academic positions at the Universities of Basel, Münster, and Tübingen before joining ETH Zurich in 2008. Research Interests: His work bridges literary analysis with cultural and religious studies, examining themes such as esotericism in modern German literature, Jewish philosophical traditions, and the intersection of politics and narrative. Recent publications explore Thomas Mann’s engagement with Einstein’s theories, Kafka’s creative process, and Joseph Roth’s religious perspectives. Professional Activities: Kilcher actively contributes to academic governance, including roles in ETH’s Doctoral Committee (D-GESS) and the Language Center board. He also publishes in prominent journals like Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and collaborates internationally, evidenced by his edited volumes on Jewish religious philosophy and Kafka’s drawings. Labs/Teams: Leads the ETH’s interdisciplinary research initiatives, particularly in German-Jewish cultural history and literary esotericism, supported by his directorship of historical archives and scholarly societies.

• History of European Philosophy
• Nietzsche
• Foucault
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Katrina Mitcheson is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of the West of England, affiliated with the Health and Social Sciences department. Her research bridges 19th/20th Century European philosophy with contemporary theories of the self, narrative, and corporeality, focusing on Nietzsche, Freud, Foucault, and Ricoeur. BA, MA, PhD Her work explores how philosophical frameworks address self-knowledge, self-cultivation, and transformation, including intersections with Ancient philosophy (e.g., Nietzsche's Pyrrhonism, Foucault's Stoicism). She challenges narrative paradigms of self-construction through corporeal and artistic perspectives in her book Visual Art and Self-Construction . Mitcheson has contributed to Nietzsche scholarship via BBC Radio Three's Free Thinking and The Listening Service , and is currently working on a guidebook on Nietzsche's Dawn . She leads the Philosophical Approaches to Cultures and Environments theme within the Social Science Research Group.

Gerald Urbanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Microtechnology
• Sensorics
• Microsystem Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gerald Urban is a distinguished Professor at the Institute for Microsystems Technology (IMTEK) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Freiburg, Germany. With over three decades of academic and research experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biomedical microtechnology and sensor systems. His career spans prestigious institutions including the Vienna University of Technology and collaborations with major research centers worldwide. His educational journey includes: 1973: Graduated from Sigmund Freud Gymnasium in Vienna 1979: Completed studies in Technical Physics at Vienna University of Technology 1985: Earned Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) with distinction (Summa cum Laude) from Vienna University of Technology 1994: Completed habilitation in Sensorics Prof. Urban's research focuses on the development and application of miniaturized integrated sensors for clinical and industrial applications. His work bridges the gap between fundamental materials science and practical medical devices, with particular emphasis on biomedical microtechnology , electrochemical biosensors , and organ-on-chip systems . His team has pioneered innovations in point-of-care diagnostics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and micro energy harvesting technologies. The research group maintains strong collaborations with clinical partners to ensure translational impact of their technological developments. Analysis of Prof. Urban's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated multiplexed sensing platforms that integrate CRISPR-based diagnostics with electrochemical detection systems. His work demonstrates growing emphasis on point-of-care applications, with particular focus on making complex diagnostic capabilities accessible outside traditional laboratory settings. The integration of additive manufacturing techniques with sensor technology represents another significant trend in his recent work, enabling customized microreactor and organ-on-chip platforms. Among his notable scientific achievements: Stefan Schuy Prize for Biomedical Engineering (1990) AVL-List Prize (1993) Best Poster at Eurosensors (1993) Hoechst-Price (1994) Corresponding member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2010) EAMBES-Fellow (2018) Prof. Urban has successfully secured substantial research funding throughout his career, with accumulated third-party funding reaching approximately 5 million euros between 1986-1995. He has established multiple spin-off companies including Otto Sensorenfabrikationsgesellschaft (1985), Biosensor GnbR (1994), and Jobst Technologies GmbH (2002), demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical applications. His leadership extends to major research initiatives including the excellence initiative "µMAT" and the graduate school "PolyMIC". At the University of Freiburg, Prof. Urban leads a vibrant research group within the Institute for Microsystems Technology, which forms part of the larger BrainLinks-BrainTools and BIOSS research clusters. His laboratory maintains state-of-the-art facilities for microsensor fabrication, including cleanroom access through the WebFab service center. The research environment benefits from strong connections with the Freiburg Material Research Center (FMF) and the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), where he served as an Internal Fellow (2008-2010).

Maria-Daniella Dickمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Literature since 1900
• Continental Philosophy
• Comparative Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Maria-Daniella Dick is a Senior Lecturer in post-1900 Irish and Scottish Literature within the Department of English Literature at the University of Glasgow, holding this position since 2013 after previously serving as a University Teacher in Modern Literature at the same institution and as a Visiting Lecturer at Glasgow School of Art. Her academic qualifications include: Bachelor's in English Literature, University of Glasgow Bachelor's in Law, University of Edinburgh MLitt in Modernities (AHRC-funded), University of Glasgow PhD in English Literature ("Dante …… Joyce. Derrida", AHRC-funded), University of Glasgow Dr Dick's research program critically intersects Literature since 1900 with Continental Philosophy , specializing in Irish/Scottish modernism through frameworks of Modernist Aesthetics and Theory of Modernity . Her work pioneers Interdisciplinarity and Intermediality approaches while examining Technology and the Humanities , with James Joyce and Derridean theory forming central pillars of her scholarly identity. This manifests in rigorous analyses of textual minimalism, political commemoration, and psychoanalytic structures within literary networks. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with modernist literary theory, evolving from foundational Joyce scholarship toward broader investigations of Scottish theoretical frameworks and late-capitalist psychoanalysis. The 2020 co-authored monograph "Late Capitalist Freud" and forthcoming "Joycean Minimalism, Derridean Maximalism" demonstrate her capacity to synthesize complex philosophical concepts with literary analysis across Irish, Scottish, and comparative contexts. Dr Dick actively supervises postgraduate research including Imogen Dobson's "Sex Work and the City" and Jian Ping Wang's "James Joyce and the Powers of the False", building on her own AHRC-funded doctoral research. She contributes to Glasgow's academic ecosystem through the Contemporary Fiction, Literature & Philosophy, and Modernities research groups, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue on 20th-century literary movements and theoretical innovations.

Kenneth MacKendrickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Theory and Religion
• Evil in World Religions
• History of the Study of Religion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth MacKendrick serves as Professor and Department Head in the Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts, where his work bridges critical social theory, the study of evil across religious traditions, and the psychological dimensions of religious imagination including imaginary companions and fantasy gaming practices like LARPing. His academic credentials include: PhD in Critical Theory, Ethics, Hermeneutics, and Psychoanalysis (University of Toronto, 2005) MA in Critical Theory and Religion with Feminist Ethics focus (University of Toronto, 1996) BA in Religious Studies (University of Windsor, 1994) MacKendrick's research interrogates how humans inhabit imagined realities through religious frameworks, examining phenomena from Dungeons & Dragons world-building to theological conceptualizations of evil. His scholarship consistently applies Habermasian critical theory to deconstruct metaphysical assumptions in religious discourse while exploring the cognitive foundations of religious experience. His publication trajectory reveals persistent engagement with interdisciplinary methodologies, evolving from early analyses of Habermas's critical theory (2008) toward contemporary investigations of fan cultures and imaginary world-building (2018-2023). The thematic through-line connects theoretical rigor with practical religious phenomena, particularly through his seminal work on evil and its manifestations across global traditions. Actively mentoring graduate students in Master's and PhD programs, MacKendrick maintains robust scholarly productivity as evidenced by his ongoing publications and departmental leadership, though specific research grants remain undocumented in available materials.

• Modern Social History
• Political History
• Cultural History
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ute Frevert is Emeritus Director of the Center for the History of Emotions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and Honorary Professor at Freie Universität Berlin. She previously held professorships at Yale University, Universität Bielefeld, and Universität Konstanz. Her pioneering research examines emotions in modern social, political, and gender history through interdisciplinary frameworks. Frevert's work explores how emotions shape historical phenomena across domains including war, law, labor, and gender relations. Current projects investigate emotional dimensions of democracy, national identity, and political institutions using comparative historical analysis. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with affective economies in German/European history, with recent work examining constitutional sentiments, democratic disillusionment, and feminist historiography. Methodological innovation characterizes her analysis of diaries, media, and institutional archives. Major honors include: Sigmund-Freud-Preis für wissenschaftliche Prosa (2020) Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2016) Leibniz Award (1998) Professional leadership includes presidency of the Max Weber Foundation and membership in multiple national academies. She has directed international collaborations on moral economies and emotional lexicons, advancing global historiographical dialogue.

Howard Chiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Queer Studies
• East Asian History
• Transgender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Howard Chiang is a Professor of East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, holding the Lai Ho & Wu Cho-liu Endowed Chair in Taiwan Studies. He specializes in queer Asian Pacific history, transgender studies, and the history of the human sciences, particularly psychoanalysis and cultural psychiatry. His research bridges transnational and decolonial frameworks, examining how geopolitical contexts shape knowledge production. Chiang is the Editor-in-Chief of the Global Encyclopedia of LGBTQ History and editor of multiple book series, including Global Queer Asias . He has held leadership roles, such as Founding Chair of the Society of Sinophone Studies, and taught at NYU, the University of Warwick, and UC Davis. Chiang’s academic contributions include award-winning monographs like Transtopia in the Sinophone Pacific (2021) and After Eunuchs (2018), which explore transgender history and the transformation of gender norms in modern China. His current projects include The Confucian Freud , examining psychoanalysis in transpacific contexts. His work has been supported by grants from the National Humanities Center, Wellcome Trust, and others. Education: Ph.D., Princeton University Awards: Bonnie and Vern L. Bullough Book Award, Dartmouth Medal, Lambda Literary Award finalist Publications: Over 20 authored/edited volumes, including Keywords in Queer Sinophone Studies and Sinoglossia Grants: Arts and Humanities Research Council, Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation, George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation Chiang’s teaching focuses on critical Taiwan studies, medical humanities, and Sinophone studies. He directs UCSB’s Center for Taiwan Studies and actively contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on queer theory, geopolitics, and decolonial methodologies.

Naomi Goldenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Religion
• Psychoanalysis and Religion
• Gender and Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Naomi Goldenberg is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Ottawa, Canada, specializing in critical approaches to religion with interdisciplinary connections to gender studies, psychoanalysis, and political theory. Her work challenges conventional boundaries of religious studies through feminist and deconstructive frameworks. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. (1976), M.Phil. (1975), and M.A. (1974) in Religious Studies from Yale University, complemented by Graduate Studies in Jungian Psychology at the C.G. Jung Institute (1973), Classics at Princeton University (1970), and a B.A. in Classics from Douglas College (1969). This diverse background informs her unique synthesis of classical scholarship, psychological theory, and religious critique. Goldenberg's research centers on the constructed nature of "religion" as a category, examining its intersections with gender, governance, and popular culture. She pioneers the concept of religion as a "vestigial state" and tactical instrument of sovereignty, arguing that religious frameworks persist as political tools long after their theological foundations erode. Her feminist perspective critically engages with Freudian and Jungian theories while deconstructing patriarchal structures within religious traditions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward dismantling the religion/secular binary, with increasing emphasis on religion's role in statecraft and governance. Her scholarship demonstrates how religious rhetoric is weaponized in political discourse while advocating for feminist reinventions of secular governance beyond traditional religious frameworks. Though specific grant details are unreported, her extensive publication record and active teaching portfolio—including courses like SRS 5103 (Freud, Jung and Religion) and SRS 3165 (Gender and Religion)—demonstrate sustained scholarly productivity and mentorship. Media engagements, including keynotes on "Queer Theory meets Critical Religion" and YouTube interviews on religion as governance, extend her academic influence into public discourse.