جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Olaf Stieglitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• US Social History
• US Cultural History
• Gender History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olaf Stieglitz serves as Professor for American Cultural History at Leipzig University, with academic roots at Cologne University (Habilitation 2012) and Hamburg University (Ph.D.). His career includes a 2005 Humboldt Fellowship at Florida State University and visiting professorships at Münster, Erfurt, Cologne, FU Berlin, and Leipzig. His teaching spans BA courses on North American history (colonial era to 21st century) emphasizing social/cultural history and transnational entanglements, and MA seminars on Memory Studies, body politics, and visual culture. Research Interests: Stieglitz specializes in US Social and Cultural History since the 1890s , intersecting with Gender History , History of the Body , and Sports History as Cultural History . His work critically examines power structures across class, race, gender, and ability, while exploring History of Visual Media (photography/film) and Memory Studies to bridge historical analysis with contemporary discourse. His 2023-2024 publications reveal interdisciplinary trends spanning sports history (e.g., Althea Gibson, swimming pools), political memory (Bonus Army, Black Panther Party), and body politics, reflecting a cohesive focus on cultural narratives of power, identity, and visual representation in American history. Scientific Recognition: Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2005) Stieglitz actively mentors students through the Hans Böckler-Stiftung as Vertrauensdozent and organizes key academic initiatives including OAH conference sections and workshops on American globalization. His service includes editorial roles for Body Politics – Zeitschrift für Körpergeschichte and memberships in GAAS, OAH, AHA, and German historical/sports associations. Current collaborative projects include the Handbook American Globalization Projects and Status Quo Vadis Körpergeschichte workshop, demonstrating ongoing engagement with international research teams.

Maria Sole Rigoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Late Antique Greek Literature
• Early Christianity
• Classical Philology
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Maria Sole Rigo is a classical philologist currently working as a researcher on the ERC Consolidator Grant 'AntCoCo' at the Humanities Faculty of the University of Bamberg. Her work centers on late antique Greek literature and early Christian texts, particularly focusing on the literary and cultural intersections between pagan and Christian traditions. Education: BA in Classics, University of Udine (2011) MA in Classics, University of Udine (2014) Degree in Humanistic Studies, Scuola Superiore of the University of Udine (2015) PhD in Philology and History of the Ancient World, Sapienza University of Rome (awarded 2020) Her research delves into the transformation of literary and religious motifs in late antiquity, with a special focus on Eudocia Augusta’s poetic hagiography. She employs philological methods to analyze how classical traditions were adapted into Christian narratives. Her work bridges literary analysis, religious history, and cultural transformation. The recent publications highlight a consistent engagement with the figure of Saint Cyprian and Eudocia Augusta’s poetic rewriting of his life, illustrating broader trends in Homeric-Christian synthesis and the sanctification of formerly 'magical' figures. Her reviews reflect a deep interest in late antique intellectual and iconoclastic debates. No scientific awards are currently listed in the provided text. Maria Sole Rigo has not advised any students listed in the available information, and there is no mention of grant leadership or advising roles. She contributes to the AntCoCo project, bringing philological expertise to a multidisciplinary team. She is part of the research team for the ERC Consolidator Grant 'AntCoCo' at the University of Bamberg, collaborating with scholars in late antique studies.

Liucija Vervečkienėمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Memory Studies
• Memory Politics
• Comparative Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Liucija Vervečkienė is an Assistant Professor and Researcher Institute of Political Science and International Relations (TSPMI), Vilnius University . She specializes in Memory Studies and Memory Politics , with a focus on Comparative Politics , Political Theory , and Political Sociology in post-Soviet contexts. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Vilnius University and University College London PhD (2022) on memory work after transformative regime changes in Lithuania Currently pursuing postdoctoral research at the Lithuanian Institute of History Her research explores the intersection of state-level memory , family memory , and generational narratives related to Soviet occupation, collaboration, and resistance. She examines how discourses evolve through institutions like museums and public commemorations. Her recent work highlights trends in post-Soviet memory politics , including the heroization of anti-Soviet resistance , shifting collaborations with occupant regimes , and uncomfortable pasts in museum exhibits . She co-authored the Horizon-funded project Public History for a Stronger Europe (2021), addressing institutional memory frameworks. Scientific memberships: Memory Studies Association (PoSoComes, Museums and Memory working groups) , Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies Fellowships: Frankfurt Memory Studies Platform (2019) , University College London (2024)

Janet B. Ruscherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stereotyping and Prejudice
• Social Cognition
• Language and Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Janet B. Ruscher is Professor of Psychology at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. Her research examines stereotyping, prejudice in communication, and hate speech dynamics using experimental social psychology methods. Education includes Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1991). Research investigates linguistic expressions of bias, metaphor effects on dehumanization, confrontation strategies for prejudice, and social-cognitive aspects of hate speech. Current work explores political communication biases and online hate speech moderation. Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Teaching Fellow Lavin-Bernick Faculty Grant Honor's Professor of the Year Distinguished Service Award Extensive graduate training experience with 25 chaired dissertations. Teaches courses in social cognition, prejudice, and research methods.

Jonathan Ervineمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• French Popular Culture
• Francophone Studies
• National Identity and Belonging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Ervine is a Senior Lecturer in French and Francophone Studies at Bangor University's School of Modern Languages. He specializes in French popular culture, identity politics, and representations of marginality through cinema, sports, and humor. His research explores intersections of media, race, and national belonging. Education : PhD in Cinematic Representations of Social and Racial Exclusion (Leeds, 2009), MA on French War Cinema (Leeds, 2004), BA in French and Philosophy (Leeds, 2002) Leadership : Head of Department of Modern Languages and Cultures (2022-present) Research Themes span French cinema's portrayal of social exclusion, the role of stand-up comedy in identity debates, and sports culture as a lens for understanding French republicanism. He examines humor's dual role in reinforcing or challenging stereotypes, and analyzes video games as emerging cultural artifacts. Media Engagement includes frequent commentary on French politics and culture for BBC, TRT World, and The Conversation, covering topics from Macron's reforms to antisemitism in football. His blog discusses modern languages and cultural studies. Academic Service involves external examining roles at Bath, Chester, and Swansea Universities. He co-organized the 2017 ASMCF conference and contributes to public education through school workshops on French cinema.

• early modern history
• history of knowledge
• history of science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monika Mommertz is a Lecturer in History at the Department of History, University of Basel, Switzerland, where she has been teaching Early Modern History since 2016. Her research interests span early modern history of knowledge and science, history of violence, and history of religion, often examined through gender and global perspectives. Her current project focuses on early modern heroisation, exclusion, and knowledge transfer from a "longue durée" perspective. She connects these themes to broader questions about how historical narratives are constructed and how power operates through cultural and intellectual systems. Dr. Mommertz has received numerous research grants and fellowships from prestigious institutions including the Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte (twice), Universities of Halle-Wittenberg and Vienna, and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft at Humboldt-University, Berlin (twice). Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften fellowship Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte fellowship (twice) University of Halle-Wittenberg grant University of Vienna grant Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft fellowship (twice) Collaborative Research Center 948 grant Her edited works demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of heroism, gender, and knowledge production across historical periods. The 2018-2020 publications reveal her evolving research trajectory examining how heroization processes operate within scientific communities and how gender perspectives reshape our understanding of historical heroism.

• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Art History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Martin Dorka Moreno is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Classical Archaeology, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen . He specializes in Classical Archaeology, Ancient History, and Visual Culture of Antiquity, with a focus on statue schemata, heroic iconography, and cross-cultural reception processes in Greece, Rome, and the Roman provinces. His research involves analyzing stylistic transformations and socio-cultural contexts of ancient art. Current position: Assistant Professor (fixed-term), University of Tübingen (2018–present) Prior roles: Postdoctoral Researcher (Freiburg), Research Associate (Freiburg), Visiting Scholar (Oxford), Visiting Student (Berkeley) Research interests include: – Reception processes of ancient statue types across cultures – Heroic identity in visual media (e.g., Alexander the Great’s iconography) – Methodological approaches to image analysis and stylistic transformations – Archaeological studies of Roman provincial art and its local adaptations Publication trends reflect interdisciplinary engagement with Classical Archaeology, Art History, and Ancient History. Key subfields include statue schemata , heroic and divine imagery , sculptural appropriation , and visual culture analysis , primarily through case studies in Greece, Rome, and the northern Roman provinces. Academic collaborations include co-edited volumes such as Appropriation Processes of Statue Schemata in the Roman Provinces (2021) with J. Lipps and J. Griesbach. He has participated in excavations in Mainz and Athens and maintains ties with institutions like Oxford and the American School of Classical Studies.

• Italian Literature
• French Literature
• 19th Century Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christoph Söding is a Research Associate at the Institute of Romance Studies within the Faculty of Languages and Literature at Humboldt University Berlin. He coordinates the Franco-German Doctoral Program "Literature and Knowledge 16th-21st Centuries" and has maintained an office at Dorotheenstraße 65, Room 4.37 since joining the university in 2016. His contact information includes email (christoph.soeding@hu-berlin.de) and phone (030 2093-73548). Dr. Söding's educational background includes: Studies in Romance Studies, English Studies and Comparative Literature at Münster, Perugia and London Doctorate completed in 2016 at the University of Münster Previous position as Lecturer for special tasks at WWU Münster (2011-2016) Dr. Söding's research focuses on Italian and French literature of the 19th century, Political Literature of the Risorgimento, Heroes and heroization, Reception of myths, and the intersection of Utopia and Science Fiction. His work demonstrates a particular interest in how literary representations intersect with political and social movements, especially during periods of national formation. His scholarship reveals a methodological approach that combines close textual analysis with broader historical contextualization, allowing him to trace the evolution of literary motifs across time and national boundaries. His current habilitation project on "The French Comedy between comédie humaniste and Corneille (1600-1640)" represents a shift toward earlier periods of French literature while maintaining his interest in the relationship between literary forms and social contexts. Analysis of Dr. Söding's publications reveals a consistent engagement with heroic narratives across different historical periods and national traditions. His scholarly output spans from Dante reception in early modern French literature to contemporary science fiction, demonstrating remarkable chronological breadth while maintaining thematic coherence. A significant portion of his work focuses on Italian literary production during the Risorgimento period, where he examines how literary representations contributed to the formation of national identity. More recently, his scholarship has expanded to include analyses of utopian thought and its manifestations in both historical and contemporary contexts, as seen in his work on Calvino's "Le città invisibili" and temporal representations in science fiction including Star Trek: Discovery. Dr. Söding is an active participant in academic governance, having served on the Institute Council of the Institute of Romance Studies (2018-2020, 2022-2024), the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Languages and Literatures (2020-2022), and the Doctoral Committee of the Faculty of Languages and Literatures (2022-2024). He regularly teaches courses on Italian and French literature spanning from the medieval period to contemporary works, with particular emphasis on Dante, the Risorgimento period, and 19th century literature. His teaching portfolio demonstrates considerable breadth, covering topics from medieval literature to contemporary science fiction, though with particular concentration on 19th century Italian and French literature and the literary manifestations of the Risorgimento period. Dr. Söding is a member of both the German Association of Romance Languages and the German Association of Italianists, reflecting his dual expertise in French and Italian literary traditions. His extensive publication record and teaching portfolio indicate an active research program with particular emphasis on comparative approaches to Italian and French literary traditions across historical periods.

• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Economic Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Bentz is a Professor of Classical Archaeology and Principal Investigator at the University of Bonn's Department for Classical Archaeology. His research focuses on dependency structures in the Greek and pre-Roman world, integrating archaeological evidence with literary sources to analyze economic relationships among slaves, metics, and free citizens. He leads major projects like the DFG Research Training Group 'Archeology of Pre-Modern Economies' and serves as spokesperson for this initiative since 2013. Bentz has held prestigious roles, including a visiting professorship at the Free University of Brussels (2011–2012) and managing editor of the Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum (1999–2004). Education includes a Habilitation in Classical Archaeology (1997) and a PhD from the University of Göttingen (1986–1989). He completed a joint MA program across the Universities of Cologne, Florence, and Göttingen (1980–1986). His academic leadership spans archaeological excavations in Marzabotto (2002–2007) and Selinunte (2010–2016), as well as presidency of the German Archaeologists’ Association (DArV, 2008–2012). Bentz has secured extensive third-party funding, including DFG grants, Volkswagenstiftung projects, and EU collaborations. He has supervised over 18 doctoral candidates and numerous master’s and bachelor’s students. His publications, totaling 6 monographs, 13 edited volumes, and 76 articles, explore ancient economies, material culture, and cross-cultural comparisons. He also curates exhibitions, organizes international conferences, and serves on editorial boards for journals like Gnomon and Kölner und Bonner Archaeologika .

• Russian History
• Eastern Europe
• Holocaust Studies
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Vladimir Solonari is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Central Florida's College of Arts and Humanities, specializing in Russian and Eastern European history with a focus on the Holocaust and ethnic cleansing during World War II. His research examines Romanian policies toward national minorities, particularly Jewish populations in Transnistria, Bessarabia, and Bukovina, analyzing government radicalization and societal responses to persecution. Education: Ph.D. from Moscow State University (1986) Solonari's scholarly work centers on the mechanisms of ethnic cleansing in Axis-aligned Romania, challenging narratives of spontaneous violence by demonstrating state-driven systematic policies. His research reveals how the Antonescu regime pursued 'national purification' through deportation and murder while navigating internal resistance and external pressures. Current projects investigate why complete ethnic homogenization failed despite radical government aims, incorporating survivor testimonies and perpetrator motivations. His 15 most recent publications (2020-2003) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on Holocaust dynamics in Southeastern Europe, with increasing attention to memory politics and comparative ethnic violence. These works establish methodological bridges between political history, genocide studies, and post-Soviet memory analysis, particularly regarding Moldova's contested historical narratives. Scientific Awards: Honorable mention of the American Association of Ukrainian Studies (2021) for A Satellite Empire: Romanian Rule in Southwestern Ukraine, 1941-1944 Research Incentive Awards from UCF's College of Arts and Humanities (2019, 2012) Teaching Incentive Program Award (2010) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowship National Endowment for Democracy Fellowship Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies Fellowship (US Holocaust Memorial Museum) Solonari mentors graduate students in modern European history while securing competitive external funding for archival research. His current book project synthesizes decades of scholarship on Romanian ethnic policies, examining how local actors shaped implementation of genocide through resistance, collaboration, and moral negotiation. He directs comparative research on post-Soviet historical memory, particularly regarding Holocaust commemoration in Moldova and Ukraine. Active in international scholarly networks, Solonari collaborates with Eastern European archives and participates in Holocaust education initiatives. His future work will expand comparative analysis of Axis satellite states' genocide policies while developing digital humanities projects documenting Transnistrian Jewish communities.

• Social Motivation and Perception
• Intergroup Dynamics
• Organizational Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron Charles Kay is the J.Rex Fuqua Professor of International Management at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and holds a joint appointment as Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience. His research focuses on the intersection of motivation, implicit social cognition, and social issues. He earned his PhD in Psychology from Stanford University in 2005. Education: PhD in Psychology, Stanford University, 2005 Research Interests: Kay explores how social motivations and perceptions shape intergroup dynamics, organizational behavior, and systemic justifications. His work often addresses the psychological underpinnings of ideological biases, system legitimacy, and the role of structure-seeking in societal contexts. Awards and Honors: Society for Experimental Social Psychology Career Trajectory Award Janet T. Spence Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions Multiple fellowships from the American Psychological Society and related organizations His research has been widely cited and covers topics such as system justification theory, compensatory control mechanisms, and the psychological impact of social inequality. Kay has also served as past President of the International Society of Justice Research.

• Heroization
• Conspiracy Theories
• American Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Butter is a Professor at the University of Freiburg, affiliated with the FRIAS School of Language & Literature and the Chair of Early Modern History. His research explores heroization, political culture, and conspiracy theories in historical and literary contexts. Co-founder of Collaborative Research Center 948 'Heroes – Heroizations – Heroisms' Key role in interdisciplinary projects on American presidents and cultural dynamics His research focuses on: Heroic archetypes in historical and literary analysis Conspiracy theories in political discourse American literature and cultural studies Intersection of media, politics, and identity Recent publications include analyses of presidential heroization, Batman's cultural impact, and comparative studies of conspiracy theories. He contributes to academic discourse as an advisor and editor in doctoral theses and collaborative works. Notable affiliations: Collaborative Research Center 948 FRIAS School of Language & Literature Chair of Early Modern History

• Cultural Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• Intercultural Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maja Muhic is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Communication at South East European University. With a PhD in Philosophy (Cultural Anthropology) from Ss Cyril and Methodius University, she holds advanced degrees in Gender and Culture (CEU, 2002), Social Anthropology (University of Cambridge, 2001), and BA in Philosophy (Ss Cyril and Methodius, 1998). PhD: Cultural Anthropology and Theories of Culture MA: Gender Studies MA: Social Anthropology BA: Philosophy Her research spans cultural anthropology, feminist epistemology, intercultural education, and national identity formation. She has published extensively on topics including Balkan representation in travel writing, multiculturalism in North Macedonia, and feminist critiques of androcentric bias in academia. Recent publications examine intercultural education frameworks (2024), violent extremism prevention (2023), and intersectional analyses of gender and cultural narratives (2022-2019). Her work connects anthropological theory with contemporary policy debates in European and non-EU contexts. Professional experience since 2003 at South East European University includes curriculum development, quality assurance, and teaching courses on ethics, public speaking, and cultural representation. She previously served as a teacher at NOVA High Schools and worked as a translator/media analyst at NATO Press Centre.

• Early Modern History
• Public Administration
• Transcultural Studies
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Sebastian Meurer is the Managing Director of the Centre for Global Cooperation Research at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He has held academic and coordination roles at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, University of Heidelberg, and University of Duisburg-Essen, focusing on early modern history and transcultural governance. PhD in early modern history (2014, University of Heidelberg) Certificate in Science and Research Management (2014, ZWM Speyer) MA in history, comparative religious studies, and auxiliary sciences of history (1999–2008, University of Heidelberg) His research explores administrative reforms in 18th-century Britain and colonial India , heroization processes , and transcultural encounters . Key publications include monographs on efficiency discourses and co-edited volumes on heroism and global intellectual history. Recent articles analyze: Epistemic shifts in Georgian Britain Constitutional imagination in the Enlightenment Heroic archetypes in political philosophy Transcultural methodologies in state-building Scientific honors include summa cum laude for his PhD dissertation. He has served as academic coordinator for major research projects and co-edits the Critical Readings in Global Intellectual History series.

Andrzej Wypustekمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Classical Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Greek funerary verse-inscriptions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrzej Wypustek is a faculty member at the Historical Institute within the Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences at University of Wrocław. His academic profile shows active engagement in research and teaching, with regular consultation hours listed as remote consultations on Tuesdays from 11:45-12:45 and Thursdays from 13:30-14:30. His institutional email is andrzej.wypustek@uwr.edu.pl and his telephone number is +48 71 375 25 36. Wypustek specializes in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History with particular focus on Greek funerary verse-inscriptions, Greek epigrams, and the history of daily life in antiquity. His research spans various aspects of Greco-Roman culture including ancient magic, Roman sanitation systems, and the cultural history of bodily functions. He has developed a distinctive scholarly voice examining unconventional aspects of ancient life that have been traditionally overlooked by mainstream scholarship. His recent scholarly output reveals a consistent thematic trajectory focused on the intersection of death, memory, and daily life in antiquity. Wypustek demonstrates particular expertise in analyzing funerary epigraphy as social and cultural evidence, with growing interest in Roman infrastructure and sanitation as windows into ancient mentalities. His work often bridges philological, archaeological, and anthropological approaches to illuminate aspects of ancient life that existed beyond formal historical records. With over 700 followers on Academia.edu and numerous publications spanning two decades, Wypustek has established himself as a respected scholar in his specialized fields. His work appears in both Polish and international academic venues, demonstrating his ability to contribute to scholarly conversations across linguistic boundaries while maintaining strong roots in Polish academia. Wypustek's institutional presence at University of Wrocław shows sustained engagement with teaching and research activities. His academic interests extend beyond pure historical inquiry to encompass the cultural dimensions of ancient life that reveal how ordinary people experienced their world. This humanistic approach to antiquity has allowed him to explore topics ranging from humor in funerary contexts to the social implications of Roman public toilets.