جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maria Elisa Finaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Multimodal Analysis
• Translation Studies
• Cultural Heritage Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Elisa Fina is a Researcher (RtdB) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. Her work focuses on multimodal analysis of cultural heritage communication, translation studies, and audiovisual translation. She teaches courses in translation technologies, post-editing, and audiovisual translation at both undergraduate and master's levels. Education: Bachelor's in Literary and Technical-Scientific Translation (University of Salento, 2011) PhD in Linguistic, Historical-Literary, and Intercultural Studies (Ca' Foscari University, 2016) Research Interests: Multimodal analysis of audio guides, intersemiotic translation, museum communication for children, digital storytelling, and accessibility in cultural mediation. She has contributed to projects like DIETALY (PRIN 2020) and iNEST Tourism, exploring translation in cultural heritage contexts. Notable Achievements: Winner of the AIA/Carocci PhD Prize 2017 for best PhD thesis in Anglistica Published Investigating Effective Audio Guiding (Carocci, 2018) Recipient of the 2021 Ca' Foscari Excellence Award Teaching: Courses include Translation and Post-Editing Technologies , Audiovisual Translation and Audiodescription , and Translation Technologies: Tools and Methods . She emphasizes practical skills in translation technology and digital tools. Lab/Team Affiliations: Collaborates with research groups on accessibility in cultural heritage, digital humanities, and language mediation. Active in editorial boards of Trans-Kata and Le Simplegadi .

Ilaria Sicariمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Soviet Literature
• Cultural Cold War
• Translation Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ilaria Sicari is a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Slavic Studies with a focus on Soviet literature, cultural Cold War dynamics, and transnational literary circulation. She holds a PhD in Slavic Studies from Ca' Foscari University (2017) and has taught Russian literature at the Universities of Bologna, Florence, and Pisa. Her current Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship explores Tamizdat (underground Soviet literature dissemination) through the TAMIZDAT project, collaborating with Stanford University and Leiden University. Research Institutes: Digital and Cultural Heritage, International Studies Key Projects: On the Two Sides of the Iron Curtain , Banned Books from Russia and Eastern Europe Her research emphasizes socio-cultural actors in literary circulation, including translators, editors, and dissidents. Major interests include Soviet censorship, dissident literature, and the reception of foreign literature in the USSR. She has published widely on Italo Calvino's Soviet reception, Soviet human rights movements, and Cold War cultural diplomacy. Recent articles examine Tamizdat publishing strategies in Italy, Soviet psychiatric abuse, and Cold War paratextual propaganda. She contributes to digital archives on banned Soviet texts and is affiliated with the Italian and international Slavic studies associations (AIS, ASEEES, AATSEEL).

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Multimedia
• Computer Games
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pedro Faria Lopes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Science and Technology (ISTA), School of Technologies and Architecture, ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. He is also an Associate Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte, contributing to the Digital Living Spaces research group. His academic roles involve teaching and supervising students in digital multimedia, human-computer interaction, and game design. His educational background includes: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Higher Technical Institute - UTL (1996) Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Higher Technical Institute - UTL (1989) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Higher Technical Institute - UTL (1985) Pedro Faria Lopes's research interests focus on digital multimedia, human-computer interaction, computer games, sound and video for multimedia, computer animation, and digital content creation for lifelong and e-learning contexts. His work bridges technology and education, emphasizing interactive and engaging digital experiences. He has contributed extensively to the development of serious games, multimedia applications, and educational technologies. His recent publications highlight trends in educational video games, procedural content generation, interactive storytelling, and digital inclusion through mobile applications. These works reflect a strong commitment to applying computing technologies in educational, social, and cultural domains, particularly through game-based learning and accessible design. He has supervised numerous graduate students, with 15 completed and 3 ongoing Master’s dissertations, as well as 1 completed and 1 ongoing doctoral theses, primarily at ISCTE. His teaching activities include courses such as: Human-Computer Interaction Digital Game Design and Production Sound, Video and Digital Content Authoring Visualization and Human-Computer Interaction Multimedia Management Although no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his sustained research output and academic leadership suggest recognition within his fields. His work in digital living spaces and educational technologies indicates active engagement in interdisciplinary research projects.

Britta Hartmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Studies
• Audiovisual Media Cultures
• Documentary Film
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Britta Hartmann is Professor of Film Studies and Audiovisual Media Cultures at the University of Bonn, within the Department of Media Studies in the Faculty of Arts. She has held this position since 2015, following an acting professorship at the same institution. Her research spans documentary film, film narratology, media dramaturgy, and video activism in social media. University: University of Bonn School: Faculty of Arts Department: Department of Media Studies Academic Rank: Professor Email: britta.hartmann@uni-bonn.de Hartmann’s scholarly work centers on the theory and history of film, particularly documentary forms and audience engagement. Her research interests include text pragmatics, cognitive dramaturgy, and the aesthetics of political videos in digital environments. She has led significant research projects on video activism funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and collaborative grants with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her recent publications explore topics such as TikTok activism, ethnographic documentary, and the affective strategies of political videos. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining film theory, cognitive studies, political communication, and media ethics. They frequently address documentary ethics, identity construction, and the role of empathy in audiovisual media. Teaching Award, University of Bonn (2013) Karsten Witte Prize for best film studies essay (2013) Hartmann has supervised and collaborated with numerous scholars and is actively involved in academic publishing. She co-founded and co-edits the journal Montage AV , a leading publication in audiovisual communication theory. She has advised PhD and research projects, particularly in the context of documentary and media activism. Her work is supported by grants from major foundations and international collaborations. She is affiliated with the research group on video activism and maintains an active presence in academic networks. Her office is located at Lennéstr. 1, Bonn, and she is currently on research leave in 2025.

José A. Pérez Díezمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern Drama
• Jacobean Drama
• Shakespeare Studies
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

José A. Pérez Díez is a Lecturer in Early Modern Drama at the School of English, University of Leeds, where he also serves as Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes and Programme Leader for the MA in English Literature. He is actively involved in major editorial projects, including The Complete Works of John Marston (OUP) and The Revels Plays , and leads the Playhouse Lab, a practice-as-research initiative. Licenciado, Complutense University of Madrid MA in Shakespeare and Theatre, University of Birmingham PhD, University of Birmingham PGCert in Academic Practice, Open University His research centers on Jacobean drama, particularly the works of John Marston, John Fletcher, and Shakespeare, with a strong focus on Anglo-Spanish cultural relations in the Renaissance. He investigates how Spanish imaginative literature influenced English drama through diplomatic, bibliographic, and performance channels. His Leverhulme-funded project traced the material circulation of Spanish books in Jacobean England, analyzing ownership, patronage, and intellectual networks. He also engages deeply with theatre history and performance studies, having worked as dramaturg for the Royal Shakespeare Company and participated in over twenty Shakespearean productions. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on textual editing, performance, and cross-cultural literary influence. His publications span critical editions, scholarly editing, book history, and dramaturgy, emphasizing both philological rigor and practical engagement with early drama. The keywords and sub-fields highlight interdisciplinary work across literature, history, bibliography, and theatre practice. His scientific recognition includes the prestigious Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2020–2023). He is also professionally active as Joint Chair of the British Shakespeare Association and Events Organiser for the Malone Society. José supervises postgraduate research and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, integrating performance workshops into his pedagogy. He leads the Playhouse Lab, which hosts script-in-hand performances to explore early drama practically. His work bridges academic scholarship and theatrical practice, contributing significantly to both the study and staging of Renaissance drama.

Kevin van Bladelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Near Eastern Philology
• Late Antiquity
• Classical Near East
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Kevin van Bladel is Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University, where he teaches in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He has previously held faculty positions at The Ohio State University and the University of Southern California, where he co-founded the Middle East Studies Program. He earned his PhD and MPhil from Yale University and holds a BA and MA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research centers on the philology and history of the Near East between 200 and 1200 CE, with a focus on the sociolinguistic and cultural transitions during the Arab conquests, the transmission of scholarly traditions across languages (especially Arabic, Persian, Syriac, Greek, and Sanskrit), and the intellectual history of late antiquity. He is particularly known for his work on the Arabic reception of Hermes Trismegistus and the origins of Mandaeism. His recent publications reflect a broad engagement with the classical traditions of the Near East, including studies on Middle Persian literature, the translation movement in Baghdad, Arabicization and Islamization, and the institutional history of Islamic studies. His work often bridges philology, history, and religious studies, advocating for an integrated 'Classical Near East' framework. His scholarly contributions include influential monographs such as The Arabic Hermes and From Sasanian Mandaeans to Ṣābians of the Marshes , and numerous articles in top journals and edited volumes. He has also contributed reference entries to the Encyclopaedia of Islam . Professor of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Yale University (2017–present) Associate Professor and Chair, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University (2013–2017) Assistant/Associate Professor of Classics, University of Southern California PhD, Yale University (2004) He has taught a wide range of ancient languages and courses on the empires of ancient Iran, the history of the Near East, and the cultures of late antiquity. His academic service includes participation in major research initiatives and scholarly networks, and he maintains an active presence through publications and digital scholarship.

• Curriculum Theory
• Social Justice Education
• Arts-Based Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patrick Slattery is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture at Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Development. His work focuses on curriculum theory, social justice, and arts-based research. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University (1989) and has authored/co-authored influential books such as Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era and Ethics and the Foundations of Education . Slattery's research integrates process philosophy, queer studies, and ecological sustainability to advocate for equitable educational systems. He has served as editor of the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing and co-editor of the Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy , and held leadership roles in organizations like the American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies (AAACS). His awards include the AERA Division B Lifetime Achievement Award (2019). Notable contributions include exploring LGBTQ+ issues in education, visual culture’s role in public pedagogy, and using arts-based methods like photovoice for social justice advocacy. Slattery has advised over 20 doctoral students and led research projects such as the Summer Arts and Humanities Institute for Urban Leadership . Education: Ph.D., Louisiana State University (1989); M.Ed., Louisiana State University (1986); M.A., Theology, St. Mary's College (1980); B.A., English/Mathematics, College of Santa Fe (1975). Leadership: Past President of AAACS, former chair of AERA's Arts-Based Research SIG, and council member of the Curriculum and Pedagogy Group. Research Themes: Curriculum theory, social justice, queer studies, ecological pedagogy, and public visual culture.

Erin Pennerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British and American Modernism
• African-American Literature
• Literature of Mourning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erin Penner is a Professor of English at Asbury University, where she has held roles including Assistant Professor (2013–2018), Associate Professor (2018–2025), and currently Professor (2025–present). She holds a Ph.D. in English from Cornell University, an M.A. from Cornell, and a B.A. (magna cum laude) from Yale University. Her research focuses on British and American modernism, African-American literature, and the literature of mourning and war. She has conducted a postdoctoral fellowship at the Rothermere American Institute, University of Oxford. Her academic work includes the book Character and Mourning: Woolf, Faulkner, and the Novel Elegy of the First World War (University of Virginia Press, 2019). Ongoing projects explore African-American literature of mourning and the long-term effects of trench talk on soldiers and civilians. She collaborates on the Digital Yoknapatawpha project, a digital humanities initiative analyzing William Faulkner’s works. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to modernist literature, digital humanities, and the intersection of war, grief, and identity. Notable topics include Faulkner’s narrative techniques, Woolf’s elegiac forms, and the rhetoric of profanity in modernist texts. Dr. Penner actively contributes to scholarly conferences, presenting on themes like modernist language, digital pedagogy, and the global impact of war narratives. Her work bridges literary analysis with contemporary social and historical contexts.

Guillaume Cabanacمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientometrics
• Research Integrity
• Information Retrieval
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Guillaume Cabanac is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Université de Toulouse, affiliated with IRIT UMR 5505 CNRS (IRIS team) and the Institut Universitaire de France. His work spans Scientometrics , Research Integrity , and Information Retrieval , with a focus on detecting scientific misconduct through computational methods. Key projects: Problematic Paper Screener , Decontamination of Scientific Literature Chair Service: Editorial Board Member at JASIST (2017–present) and Scientometrics (2013–present); Program Chair for multiple BIR workshops at ECIR Awards: Nature's 10 Scientist (2021), Young Researcher Prize at INFORSID'08 His research combines meta-studies of scientific literature , Crowdsourced fact-checking , and analysis of academic networks , addressing challenges in publication ethics and digital library systems.

Piotr Szczepan Kisielمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Contemporary History
• Urban History
• Industrial Heritage
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Piotr Szczepan Kisiel is an associated researcher at the Leibniz-Institut für Raumbezogene Sozialforschung (IRS) in the Research Area Contemporary History and Archive. He previously led a BMBF-funded subproject (2021–2024) on city maps as visual media of urban transformation in Central and Eastern Europe (1939–1949) and worked at the University of Konstanz (2018–2020) on industrial heritage in Germany and Poland. Education: PhD in History, European University Institute, Florence (2016) MA in History, Jagiellonian University and University of Dundee (2007–2011) MA in Law, Jagiellonian University (2004–2009) His research focuses on urban history, industrial heritage, memory landscapes, and visual culture in Central and Eastern Europe. He explores how cities transform after conflict and industrial decline, analyzing postcards, maps, and digital platforms as sources of urban memory. His work critically examines the politics of space, nationalism, and heritage in post-industrial and post-socialist contexts. His recent publications (2022–2025) reveal a consistent engagement with themes of urban transformation, post-industrial identity, and visual representation. Articles such as 'Picturing an Industrial City' and 'Invisible Cities' highlight the use of postcards to understand urban narratives, while 'Meaning Beyond Accuracy' and 'Recovering the Past for the Future' analyze maps and reconstruction policies. His work bridges historical scholarship with spatial and cultural analysis, often focusing on cities like Łódź, Chemnitz, and Cottbus. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned. Although no formal students are listed, his role as a subproject leader and active publication record suggests mentoring and collaboration within research teams. He has not received any explicit grant mentions in the text, but his BMBF-funded project indicates significant research funding involvement. His work appears in both peer-reviewed journals and public forums, reflecting a commitment to academic and societal engagement. He is affiliated with research teams focused on urban transformation and industrial heritage, particularly within the IRS and prior projects at the University of Konstanz. His presentations at international conferences underscore his integration into transnational academic networks in urban and heritage studies.

Tillman Weydeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Data Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tillman Weyde is a Reader in the Department of Computer Science at City, University of London , where he has been employed since 2021. He leads the Machine Intelligence and Media Informatics Research Group and is a member of the Machine Learning Group . Prior to this, he served as Senior Lecturer (2009–2021) and Lecturer (2005–2009) at City, and worked as a researcher at the University of Osnabrück (2001–2005), coordinating the MUSITECH project. His academic background includes PhD in Music Technology (2002), MSc in Computer Science (1999), and MSc in Mathematics, Music, Philosophy & Pedagogy (1994), all from the University of Osnabrück. Research Focus: Machine learning and signal processing methods for data analysis with applications in finance, audio, NLP, music, health, security, and education. His recent work emphasizes inductive biases in neural networks for rule-learning, extrapolation, generalization, and interpretability. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for the AHRC-funded Digital Music Lab (2012–2017) and Integrated Audio-Symbolic Model of Music Similarity (2017–present). Co-investigator in Innovate UK and EPSRC projects on safer gambling ( Advancing Consumer Protection , 2015–2018) and Raven (2012–2021). Collaborations: Affiliated with the Institute of Cognitive Science (Osnabrück), Intelligent Systems Research Laboratory (Reading), and the MPEG Ad-Hoc Group on Symbolic Music Representation. Awards: Co-author of the 2000 Comenius Medal-winning educational software Computer Courses in Music Ear Training and co-editor of the Osnabrück Series on Music and Computation . Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed works including conference papers, journal articles, and book chapters, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning in music, health, and finance. Students: Supervised 13 PhD students across topics like grammar bias in neural networks, emotion recognition from audio, extrapolation behavior in neural networks, relation-based patterns, legal text parsing, and more.

• Linguistics
• Russian Language
• Political Discourse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marina Vazanova is an Associate Professor at the Department of Romance and Slavic Languages, Faculty of Applied Languages, University of Economics in Bratislava, where she has worked since February 2021. Her career spans multiple institutions, including Comenius University in Bratislava (2016–2020), Chuvash State Pedagogical University in Russia (2006–2016), and Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (research internship in 2014). Current Position: Associate Professor (University of Economics in Bratislava) Past Roles: Lecturer, Head of Program, Department Chair Her research focuses on linguistic and cultural aspects of Russian language teaching , including componential analysis , political discourse , and cross-cultural communication . She has published extensively on topics such as address forms in political contexts , propaganda in media , and corpus-based linguistic expertise . Key trends in her recent publications (2019–2023) emphasize media linguistics , political communication , and language pedagogy . She has participated in international collaborations and organized conferences on Russian language education and bi/polylingualism. Vazanova has delivered 4 invited lectures at international/national levels and contributed to the Web of Science/Scopus database with 1 registered research output. Her organizational experience includes leadership roles in academic conferences and examination commissions.

Jane Gosineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 17th-century French music
• Marc-Antoine Charpentier
• Musicology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jane Gosine is a Professor at Memorial University, affiliated with the School of Music and cross-appointed to Community Health and Humanities within the Faculty of Medicine. Her work spans musicology and interdisciplinary research on music's role in health and wellbeing. Education: M.A. (St. Andrews), M.Phil. (Cambridge), Ph.D. (Cambridge) Specialization: 17th-century French music, particularly Marc-Antoine Charpentier Music and Health: Director of Better Breathing Choir, co-investigator on SSHRC Partnership Grant Her research bridges historical musicology with therapeutic applications, focusing on group singing for respiratory health and social prescribing. Current projects include collaborations with neurodiverse ensembles and arts-health advocacy in Newfoundland and Labrador. Scientific awards: CFUW Creative Arts Award (2017). She serves as a consultant musicologist for European and North American ensembles specializing in Renaissance and Baroque practices, and is an active viol consort performer.

• History of Pharmacy and Medicine
• Ancient Egyptian Science
• Archaeometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tanja Pommerening is a leading scholar at the Institute for the History of Pharmacy and Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg. With a unique interdisciplinary background bridging Egyptology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Cultural History, she holds a W3 Professorship since 2020 and has made significant contributions across multiple academic domains. Universitätsprofessorin für Geschichte der Pharmazie und Medizin (2020–Present) Initiatorin des DFG-GRK 1876 (2013–2020) Sprecherin des Marburger Gespräche zur Alten Heilkunde (2020–Present) Her research focuses on the intersection of ancient scientific texts , medical practices , and cultural knowledge systems in Egypt and the ancient Near East. She has pioneered work on: Archaeometry of funerary substances Transdisciplinary analysis of medical metrology Decolonization of academic collections Comparative pharmacology across Egyptian and Chinese traditions Recent publications reveal her expertise in mummification practices , ancient metrology , and knowledge transmission through edited volumes on bodily concepts (2025), cosmos-body connections (2024), and knowledge systems (2019). Her work appears in journals like PLoS ONE and Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie . Scientific recognition includes: Dalberg Prize (2005) Jerry Stannard Memorial Award (2005) Académie internationale d’histoire de la pharmacie (2022) Active in editorial roles as Area Editor for the UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology and co-editor of multiple academic series, she continues to shape the field through her leadership in projects like AESOH (2023–2027) and ArchaeoScent (2023–2025).

James D. Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Northwest Semitic epigraphy
• Hebrew Bible
• Ancient Near Eastern Scribal Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

James D. Moore serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures at The Ohio State University, with additional affiliation in the History department. He held a position as Chargé de Conférence at the École Pratique des Hautes Études (2023-2024) and collaborates on the ERC project SLaVEgents (2023-2028). He co-directs the OSU Digital Lab for Ancient Textual Objects (DLATO) and manages the Online Corpus of the Inscriptions of Ancient North Arabia (OCIANA). His academic training includes: Ph.D. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Brandeis University, specializing in the Bible and Ancient Near East. Moore's research centers on Northwest Semitic epigraphy, the Hebrew Bible, and Ancient Near Eastern scribal culture, with a focus on religious economies within imperial frameworks, especially the Achaemenid Empire. He also investigates Achaemenid Mediterranean social history, Dead Sea Scrolls, Syriac, Archaeology, and Comparative Semitics, integrating philological analysis with social-historical context to explore administrative and economic structures. His recent publications reveal a concentration on Hebrew and Aramaic epigraphic evidence to study administrative reforms, religious practices, and scribal techniques during the Persian period. He is a proponent of digital humanities, developing resources for digital editions and databases of ancient texts. Moore is actively involved in major grant-funded projects, notably the ERC's SLaVEgents. He advises graduate students in philological and social-historical research, serving on the NESA Graduate Student Committee and co-advising the CANE graduate program. He emphasizes training students in digital research methods (SQL). He co-directs the DLATO, which creates digital tools for ancient textual scholarship, and manages OCIANA, a comprehensive corpus of Ancient North Arabian inscriptions, reflecting his commitment to digital innovation in the field.