جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Healthy Exercise Promotion
• Exercise Prescription in Pathologies
• Exercise Physiology
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Manuel Avelino Giráldez García is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical and Sports Education at the University of A Coruña, affiliated with the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education. His academic roles include serving as Secretary of the Department of Physical Education and Sport (since 2025), Director of the AECC-UDC Chair 'Exercise against Cancer' (since 2025), and member of multiple academic committees. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Physiology of Exercise I, Healthy Exercise and Quality of Life II, and Master's Dissertation supervision. His research focuses on promoting healthy physical activity, exercise prescription for clinical populations, and monitoring physiological responses to training. He leads the 'Performance and Health Group' research team and has contributed to projects like the CAPTURA initiative analyzing real-time neuromusculo-skeletal movement with fatigue considerations (funded by Spain's Ministry of Science). His publications emphasize exercise physiology in aging populations, training methodology optimization, and body composition analysis. He has directed master's theses such as 'Exercise-induced adaptations on endogenous antioxidant systems in human skeletal muscle' (2021). Active in curriculum development, he coordinates the CAPD in Sports Sciences and directs institutional research transfer initiatives.

Julian Hollowayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Religious Geography
• Sound Studies
• Spectral Geography
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Dr. Julian Holloway is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in the intersections of sound, religion, and the supernatural. He has been at MMU since 1998, contributing extensively to teaching and research. His work bridges academic rigor with creative practice, including sound engineering and music production through his company High Peak Recordings. Research Interests : Julian's research focuses on three core areas: Geographies of religion/spirituality/occult Sonic apprehension of space and place Spectral geography/haunting/monstrosity He employs innovative methods like soundwalks and participatory sonic ethnography, connecting theoretical work to practical projects such as MASSmcr (Music and Sound Studies Manchester) and the Rural Eerie sound art collaboration. Teaching : Julian teaches modules including Visual and Sonic Geographies, Cultural Geography, and Research Design. He emphasizes student choice in assessments, fostering independent learning. Current teaching units include: Professional Geographer Fieldwork and Research Design Cultural Geography Supervision & Impact : Julian has supervised 6 completed PhDs and currently guides two students exploring sound's role in supernatural experiences and urban soundscapes. His work engages public audiences through podcasts (RAH! Podcast), festivals (Gothic Manchester), and media commentary on dark tourism. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups like MASSmcr and the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies, producing events like the 'Rural Eerie' album and sonic installations.

Jenna Gibbsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History
• Atlantic World Studies
• Slavery and Abolition
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Jenna Gibbs is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Florida International University's Green School. Her research explores intersections of culture, politics, religion, and imperial expansion during the long eighteenth century, with a focus on transatlantic slavery debates and performance studies. Her scholarly work includes: Leading publications : Examines Anglophone transatlantic slavery discourses in theater ( Performing the Temple of Liberty ), global Protestant networks, and the international perspective of slavery representation around 1800 Current research : Traces the Moravian Latrobe family's imperial and missionary activities across four continents Research focus areas : • Cultural intersections of slavery and theater • Evangelicalism's role in imperialism • Transatlantic abolition movements • Imperial-indigenous relations Academic recognitions : Library Company of Philadelphia Fellow Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin Fellow Stanford Humanities Center Fellow German Historical Institute Fellow

Kyungeun Sungمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable Design
• Circular Economy
• Upcycling
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Kyungeun Sung is a Senior Lecturer in Product Design at De Montfort University's School of Design within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She holds a PhD in sustainable design from Nottingham Trent University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work focuses on upcycling, circular economy, and sustainable design across product, fashion, and systems thinking domains. Education: PhD (Nottingham Trent University), MSc (Delft University of Technology), BSc (KAIST) Research Groups: Arts, Design and Performance Research Institute; Centre for Industrial Energy, Materials and Products Sung's research explores sustainable production and consumption through upcycling, examining behavioral change frameworks, product attachment theory, and systemic interventions for scaling sustainable practices. Her work spans textile, wood, and fashion industries with a focus on UK case studies and international collaboration. Key research trends include: 1) Adapting behavioral frameworks for sustainable practices 2) Cross-industry scaling strategies for upcycling 3) Integration of circular principles in design education 4) Social innovation through grassroots movements 5) Systems thinking applications in sustainable design. Professional Memberships: Design Research Society, The Design Society, UKRI AHRC Peer Review College Partnerships: Collaboration with LCB Depot, AHRC-funded International Upcycling Research Network, Nottingham Trent University Her work has been funded by DMU VC2020 fund, NTU Sustainable Futures Seed-Corn Research Fund, and AHRC grants. She has organized exhibitions and workshops on upcycling at venues like LCB Depot and Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. As an educator, Sung contributes to product design, sustainable design, and design innovation curricula while mentoring PhD students in sustainability research. Her publications include books with Routledge and Springer, focusing on global upcycling perspectives and pathways to net zero.

Kelley Tottenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Material Culture
• Craft Studies
• Visual Communication
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Kelley Totten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland, part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Washington and Lee University, an M.A. from the University of Oregon, and a Ph.D. in Folklore from Indiana University (2017). Her research focuses on material culture, craft traditions, and creative ethnography, with particular attention to craft pedagogy and social justice movements. Her work explores intersections between handmade production, museum curation, and performance studies. Notable projects include studies of folk schools in the U.S., creative programming in prisons, and analysis of textile production ethics. She has curated exhibits like 'Show and Tell: Craft at the John C. Campbell Folk School' (2017-2018) and contributed to collaborative prison arts initiatives such as the Crochet 4 Community Club exhibit (2011). Recent publications emphasize critical analysis of art aesthetics in Newfoundland and Labrador, human rights through textile studies, and the socio-cultural dimensions of craft practices. Totten frequently presents at academic conferences including the American Folklore Society and American Anthropological Association meetings, often focusing on public engagement with marginalized communities.

Attila Marcelián Dobaiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Psychology
• Urban Studies
• Religious Studies
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Attila Marcelián Dobai is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of People-Environment Transaction within the Faculty of Education and Psychology at Eötvös Loránd University. His research focuses on urban sacred spaces, post-socialist transformation of denominational landscapes, and environmental psychology. He is affiliated with the Environmental Psychology Lab and serves as a lecturer in the department. He holds a PhD and has published extensively on topics including Budapest's post-regime change religious spatial dynamics, cultural pluralism in urban environments, and emerging denominational movements. His work bridges sociology, urban studies, and cultural geography. Dr. Dobai's academic contributions include analyses of sacred geography, spatial democracy, and post-socialist urban renewal. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and actively contributes to academic discourse on spatial marginalization and cultural heritage preservation. His professional activities include supervising academic research, maintaining an active publication record, and participating in international scholarly networks. His work is accessible via his institutional website and the university's research portals.

• Philosophical Aesthetics
• Critical Metaphysics
• History of Ideas
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Tim Flanagan is a Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, affiliated with the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on philosophical aesthetics, critical metaphysics, and the history of ideas, particularly exploring post-Kantian thought and the rethinking of ontology through logology following Barbara Cassin. He holds a PhD from the University of Dundee and a BA (Hons) from the University of Queensland. His work examines classical philosophical problems such as the mind-body relationship and the organization of matter, recontextualizing them through contemporary frameworks. His 2021 book Baroque Naturalism in Benjamin and Deleuze: The Art of Least Distances analyses how Baroque sensibilities inform modern ontological inquiry. Current research engages with Cassin's logological approach to ontology, emphasizing linguistic and conceptual boundaries. Flanagan has published widely on topics including liminal diasporas, the intersection of technology and humanities, architectural theory, and ethical testimony in environmental contexts. His scholarship bridges philosophy with cultural studies, art history, and ecological thought. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions reflect sustained engagement with interdisciplinary debates. No grant information or student advisement records are provided in the source materials. His academic output demonstrates a commitment to reimagining traditional philosophical questions through innovative methodological frameworks.

Ruth Hemusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Avant-Garde Studies
• Dada and Surrealism
• Gender in Art and Literature
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Ruth Hemus is a Professor of French and Visual Arts at Royal Holloway University of London, affiliated with the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures and the School of Humanities. She held leadership roles including Head of Department (2021-24), Deputy Executive Dean (2023-24), and Director of the Humanities and Arts Research Institute (2020-23). Her research focuses on avant-garde movements, particularly Dada and Surrealism, emphasizing women’s contributions. She authored Dada's Women (2009) and The Poetry of Céline Arnauld (2020), which reposition overlooked female figures in art history. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, including collaborations with museums like the Tate and Henie Onstad Kunstsenter. Hemus is a recipient of the College Excellence Teaching Prize (2017) and Gapper Prize Commendation (2010). Her research interests span avant-garde literature, performance art, and gender studies. She has supervised postgraduate work on topics like surrealist women’s visual art and postwar feminist art. Active in education, she designed courses such as Wanton Women: Artists and Writers of the French Avant-Garde . Current roles include resuming her departmental leadership in 2025 after a sabbatical.

Jane Barnetteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Adaptational Dramaturgy
• Theatre History
• Performance Studies
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Jane Barnette is a Professor of Dramaturgy and Theatre History at The University of Kansas, focusing on adaptation practices, witches in theatrical representation, and the intersection of historical and contemporary performance. Her academic work spans dramaturgical theory, classical reception, and innovative pedagogical approaches in theatre education. Position: Faculty Fellow Professor Institution: The University of Kansas Contact: jane@ku.edu Her research interests include: Adaptational dramaturgy across stage and screen Witchcraft narratives and their cultural implications Reconstructing historical theatre practices through modern lenses Pedagogical innovations in ungraded classrooms Jane's publications demonstrate a recurring focus on palimpsestic storytelling (e.g., WandaVision's witch archetypes), consent-based staging ethics, and the impact of technological changes on theatrical traditions (railroads' influence on Chicago-area theatre). Her methodological approaches include research-creation and public scholarship models like Chautauqua/Colloquia. While no formal scientific awards are documented here, her extensive publication record highlights significant contributions to dramaturgy and theatre historiography.

L. Lamar Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Creative Writing
• African-American Literature
• Multi-ethnic American Literature
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L. Lamar Wilson is an Assistant Professor at Florida State University, focusing on Creative Writing and African-American Literature. He previously held faculty roles at Davidson College, the University of Alabama, and Wake Forest University. His work intertwines cross-genre writing with themes of Black, Indigenous, and marginalized voices in the rural South. Wilson is the author of Sacrilegion and co-author of Prime: Poetry and Conversation . His film The Changing Same won awards at the Reel Sisters and New Orleans Film Festivals, blending documentary and virtual reality to explore racial and cultural narratives. Wilson’s research interests span multi-ethnic American poetics, gender studies, and performance. He earned an MFA from Virginia Tech and a PhD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. His writing appears in The New York Times , NPR , and peer-reviewed journals like Callaloo and African American Review . He also teaches in the Mississippi University for Women’s low-residency MFA program. Key awards include the Thom Gunn Award finalist status, Pushcart Prize nominations, and fellowships from Cave Canem and the Hurston-Wright Foundation. His creative and scholarly works address intersectionality, historical trauma, and cultural resilience, often centering Southern Black experiences.

• 20th-century Theater and Performance
• Race, Ethnicity, and Performance
• American Studies
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Paige McGinley is an Associate Professor of Performing Arts and Director of the Program in American Culture Studies at Washington University. She holds a PhD from Brown University. Her research focuses on 20th-century theater, race and ethnicity in performance, and the intersections of American Studies with performance practices. She authored Staging the Blues: From Tent Shows to Tourism , recognized with major awards, and is completing People Get Ready: Practice and Performance in the Long Civil Rights Movement , exploring embodied practices in civil rights activism. Her work bridges performance studies and civil rights history, emphasizing preparation techniques like sociodramas and nonviolent resistance training. She has received grants including a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship. Her scholarship appears in Theatre Journal , American Quarterly , and other venues. She leads interdisciplinary initiatives through the Program in American Culture Studies, fostering collaborative research and education. Education: PhD, Brown University Awards: John W. Frick Book Award, Errol Hill Award, NEH Fellowship Grants: Multiple fellowships and institutional grants Her current project investigates rehearsal practices in mid-century activism, revealing how training shaped the Black freedom struggle. This work emphasizes the overlooked role of preparation in social movements, connecting historical methods to contemporary activism.

• Motor Learning
• Sensory-Motor Integration
• Proprioception
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Liana E. Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Trent University. She holds degrees from the University of Waterloo (B.Sc., M.Sc.) and Pennsylvania State University (M.S., Ph.D.). Her research focuses on sensory-motor integration, exploring how vision, perception, and motor control interact during everyday tasks. Key interests include motor learning, proprioception, and the neural mechanisms underlying action-perception interactions. Dr. Brown’s research program investigates four core questions: 1) How hand use enhances vision/attention, 2) Limb spatial tracking mechanisms, 3) Motor capabilities’ influence on cognition, and 4) Observational motor skill acquisition. Her work bridges neuroscience, biomechanics, and clinical applications. She advises up to 2 Honours thesis students and 2 practicum students annually (2025-26 onward). Her lab (ACT Lab: https://actlab.squarespace.com/ ) explores motor learning, tool use, and neurorehabilitation strategies. Notable collaborations include studies on concussion assessment, Parkinson’s gait analysis, and motor skill development in cerebral palsy patients.

• Evolutionary Behavioural Ecology
• Animal Behaviour
• Parental Care Systems
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Sigal Balshine is a Professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, affiliated with the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and serving as associate member of the Department of Biology. Her research focuses on evolutionary behavioural ecology , particularly sociality , breeding system evolution , and anthropogenic impacts on animal behavior , primarily through studies of fish but also extending to birds and human-related ecological issues. PhD in Zoology (University of Cambridge, 1995) BSc in Zoology (University of Toronto, 1989) Post-doctoral fellowships at Tel Aviv University, Konrad Lorenz Institute, and University of East Anglia Her research integrates animal behavior , behavioral ecology , and neuroscience , with recent work examining how environmental stressors like anthropogenic noise and wastewater pollution affect fish physiology and social interactions . She investigates parental care evolution , social hierarchies , and reproductive tactics across species including cichlids, round gobies, and toadfish. Key trends in her 2024-2025 publications include studies on acoustic communication disruption in midshipman fish, environmental stressors in invasive species, and neuroendocrine regulation of social behavior. Her work often combines field and laboratory approaches, emphasizing ecologically relevant contexts . She actively supervises graduate students in both Psychology and Biology departments and leads the Aquatic Behavioural Ecology Laboratory (ABEL) at McMaster University, which explores how aquatic animals adapt to environmental changes through behavioral and physiological mechanisms.

• Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Machine Learning
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Dylan Kobsar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University . His research focuses on making biomechanics and human movement analyses more accessible and real-world relevant through wearable inertial sensor technology. Primary Research Areas Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Machine Learning Rehabilitation Sciences His work has been funded by the Labarge Catalyst Grant in Mobility in Aging , Ontario Research Fund , and Early Researcher Awards Program . He develops machine learning models for clinical gait analysis and musculoskeletal disorder tracking. Recent Scientific Contributions Markerless motion capture validation Wearable sensor-based osteoarthritis monitoring Biomechanical asymmetry detection in athletes Accelerometer data for frailty assessment Pain phenotype analysis in arthritis Dylan teaches courses including: Advances in Biomechanics and Human Movement Analyses Scientific Computing and Wearable Technology Neural Control of Human Movement

Elli Papangelakisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fluvial Geomorphology
• River Restoration
• Urbanization Impact on Rivers
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Elli Papangelakis is an Assistant Professor and the Fairley Gadsby Research Chair in Fluvial Geomorphology at McMaster University's School of Earth, Environment and Society. Her research focuses on fluvial geomorphology, particularly the impacts of urbanization on river environments and the development of river restoration techniques. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo (2019), an M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia (2015), and a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto (2013). Her research interests include ecological impacts of climate change, geomorphological landscape evolution, land-use planning, and hydrological processes. Key projects include studying Spencer Creek watershed management in Hamilton and developing tools like the Stream Power Index (SPIN) for erosion risk assessment in urban rivers. She actively promotes geoscience education through initiatives like GeoTrails, which uses digital platforms to enhance public engagement with geology. Elli has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, with recent work focusing on bedload transport dynamics, sediment augmentation strategies, and river restoration success metrics. Her teaching includes courses on Earth Surface Processes and Sediment Transport in Fluvial Environments. She maintains an active research lab on Spencer Creek, collaborating with students to advance fluvial geomorphology practices. Awards: Fairley Gadsby Research Chair (McMaster University) Grants: Chair-funded research projects on fluvial geomorphology and urban river management Labs/Teams: Outdoor research lab on Spencer Creek; collaboration with McMaster's Earth Science department