جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Political Communication
• Nonverbal Communication
• Emotion in Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick A Stewart serves as Professor and Director of Online Education in the Department of Political Science at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research bridges political science, psychology, and technology, focusing on nonverbal communication dynamics in high-stakes political contexts. His educational trajectory includes an A.A. from St. Petersburg J.C. (1987), B.A. (1988) and M.A. (1991) from the University of Central Florida, and a Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University (1998). Stewart specializes in decoding emotional responses to political leaders' nonverbal behavior using Facial Action Coding System (FACS) methodology. His work examines micro-expressions, laughter, and audience reactions during debates, presidential addresses, and elections, with growing emphasis on AI biometrics ethics. This research has been published in PLoS ONE , Political Psychology , and Computers in Human Behavior , and featured in The New York Times , The Washington Post , and Vox . He co-created the educational game "Citizenship Quest" to explore trust-building in political simulations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on presidential communication effectiveness, particularly laughter and micro-expressions as leadership indicators. His work spans historical analyses (Reagan's "great communicator" persona) and contemporary events (Trump-era debates, Brexit), utilizing interdisciplinary methods combining ethology, biometrics, and game-based learning. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Stewart directs online education initiatives while maintaining an active research agenda; no student advising details or grant information were specified in the source texts. His "Citizenship Quest" project represents applied efforts to translate political psychology research into educational tools.

Dirk De Clercqمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Psychology
• Leadership Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dirk De Clercq is a Distinguished Professor of Management at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. His research focuses on organizational behavior, workplace psychology, leadership, and employee well-being. He explores topics such as employee turnover, resilience, workplace conflict, and the interplay between work and family life. His recent work examines how organizational dynamics like bullying, procedural injustice, and leadership styles affect employee behavior and performance. Research interests include understanding how employees navigate challenges such as role ambiguity, workplace incivility, and political climates. He investigates mechanisms like resilience, forgiveness, and innovation propensity as buffers against negative outcomes. His studies often emphasize practical implications for fostering healthier organizational cultures and improving employee engagement. Publications highlight trends in organizational change, ethical behavior, and the psychological impact of crises. He has analyzed the role of religiosity, self-control, and adaptive humor in mitigating workplace stress. Dirk’s work bridges theoretical insights with real-world management practices, contributing to fields like entrepreneurship and human resource management. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His research is supported through institutional affiliations at Brock University, with a focus on collaborative studies across international contexts. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned, though his collaborative articles suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research networks.

• Intercultural Communication
• Political Communication
• Basic Course Teaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yang Lin is a Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Akron. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Oklahoma (1997), an M.A. in Communications from Morehead State University (1993), and a B.S. in Electronics from Peking University (1980). His research focuses on intercultural communication, political communication, and foundational communication education. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to edited volumes on topics ranging from classroom dynamics to intercultural humor theory. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational challenges. Education: Ph.D., Communication, University of Oklahoma (1997) M.A., Communications, Morehead State University (1993) B.S., Electronics, Peking University (1980) Dr. Lin’s research emphasizes ethical dimensions of communication, including student moral attributes related to plagiarism, instructor communication styles impacting student motivation, and the role of spiritual intelligence in altruistic behavior. His publications reflect a commitment to both scholarly rigor and pedagogical innovation. His articles explore interdisciplinary themes such as the intersection of math anxiety and communication learning strategies, and how classroom environments influence academic engagement. While no specific awards are noted, his sustained scholarly output underscores his contributions to communication studies. No advising or grant information is provided in the text. He is affiliated with the School of Communication and maintains an office in Kolbe Hall 105B.

Jennifer Gustarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Women’s Writing
• Contemporary British Literature
• Black and Minority Ethnic women’s writing (UK)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Gustar is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, University of British Columbia Okanagan, specializing in Contemporary Women’s Writing and Postcolonial Literature. Her research employs feminist and postcolonial frameworks to analyze works by authors like Kamila Shamsie and Sarah Waters. University: University of British Columbia Okanagan School: Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies Department: Department of English and Cultural Studies Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Interests: Jennifer focuses on contemporary women’s literature from the UK, South Asia, and diasporic communities, examining how these works reframe history, ethics, and social change through postcolonial and feminist lenses. She is currently writing a book on British women writers including Helen Oyeyemi and Bernardine Evaristo. Publication Trends: Her scholarship spans feminist aesthetics, postcolonial trauma, and narrative subversion. Recent works analyze Angela Carter’s playful style and postmemory in South Asian diasporic literature. Graduate Supervisions: Brianne Christensen (MA), Dravida Huda (MA), Jannik Eichenaar (PhD) Professional Affiliations: Reviews Editor for Contemporary Women’s Writing , UBCO representative for ACCUTE, Co-editor of Bloomsbury Series: Global Women’s Writing

Oliver Doubleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Stand-up Comedy
• Alternative Comedy
• Variety Theatre
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oliver Double is a Senior Lecturer in Comic and Popular Performance at the University of Kent, where he has taught since 1999. He specializes in stand-up comedy, alternative comedy, and variety theatre, with a focus on first-person audience engagement and historical analysis. As Deputy Head of School, he contributes to academic leadership while maintaining an active research profile. Established the British Stand-Up Comedy Archive (BSUCA) at Templeman Library, Canterbury Interviews Editor of Comedy Studies journal His research explores direct performer-audience dynamics, including works on Karl Valentin, Brechtian cabaret, and punk rock's theatrical dimensions. Key themes include comedy's sociocultural impact, performance authenticity, and the transformation of personal experiences into material. Recent publications analyze Laura Lexx's mental health narratives, tracing terminology origins of stand-up, and examining rehearsal processes. His teaching integrates archival resources and performance theory, preparing students for careers in comedy and related fields. Active in public scholarship, he contributes to documentaries and maintains an ongoing creative practice through the Funny Rabbit comedy club and solo performances like Break a Leg (2015) and Saint Pancreas (2006).

Liz Nilsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Communication
• Educational Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Liz Nilsen is a Professor and Clinical Research Area Head at the University of Waterloo. She specializes in developmental psychology, with a focus on child communication, social robotics, and the intersection of executive functioning with social and cognitive development. Her work explores how contextual factors, technology, and interpersonal dynamics influence children’s communicative behaviors, perspective-taking abilities, and social interactions. She is affiliated with the university’s clinical research initiatives and has collaborated on projects involving robot-assisted interventions and AI-driven educational tools. Dr. Nilsen’s research interests extend to understanding how temperamental traits like shyness, ADHD symptoms, and parental factors shape communication patterns in children and adolescents. Her studies often employ experimental designs to examine real-world scenarios, such as the impact of pandemic disruptions on adolescent mental health and the role of prosody in speaker competence judgments. She has also contributed to the design of educational platforms, such as the Curiosity Notebook, aimed at enhancing learning through teaching and critical reflection. Her publications highlight a commitment to translational research, bridging theoretical insights with practical applications in education and clinical settings. Though no specific awards are listed, her extensive body of work reflects recognition in developmental psychology and technology-mediated learning. She is based at the University of Waterloo and can be reached at enilsen@uwaterloo.ca.

• Contemporary French Literature
• Francophone Literature
• Narrative Structures
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr hab. Anna Maziarczyk is a Professor at the Department of Romance Languages, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She serves as Chair of the Quality Assurance Team for Romance and Italian Studies and leads editorial committees for Lublin Studies in Modern Languages and Literature . PhD studies at UMCS Specialized training at École de Hautes Études Commerciales (Lille, France) Her research focuses on: Contemporary French & Francophone literature Narrative structures & unreliable narration Ecocritical fiction Intermediality & intertextuality War trauma in literary representation Ludic elements in modern novels Her recent publications analyze narrative strategies in works by Éric Chevillard, Éric Laurrent, Ahmadou Kourouma, Alain Mabanckou, and Gilles Rozier. Key themes include ecological storytelling, childhood perspectives in conflict zones, and metafictional techniques. She has received multiple Rector's Awards for high-impact publications and coordinates the implementation of specialized French business language programs developed with École de Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord. 2018: National Education Commission Medal 2018, 2020 (twice), 2022: UMCS Rector's Awards for scientific articles Active in international collaboration through Erasmus and specialized training programs with French institutions.

• French Literature
• Bulgarian Literature
• Literary Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krasimir Hristakiev is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Romance Languages within the University of Veliko Tarnovo. His academic career spans over two decades, focusing on literature and theater studies with a particular emphasis on French and Bulgarian cultural intersections. Primary Affiliations: University of Veliko Tarnovo (Department of Romance Languages) Research Themes: French literature (Molière, Rabelais), Bulgarian literary theory, theater and visual studies, intertextuality, and philosophical discourse. His publications analyze the dialogue between classical and modern literary forms, with recurring themes of madness, labor, and cultural identity. Notable works include studies on Giuseppe Tornatore's cinema, Bakhtinian theory in Bulgarian contexts, and the adaptation of Molière's plays in regional festivals. Recent articles explore the blurring lines between theater and digital media , focusing on structural differences and audience engagement in virtual performances. His bibliography reflects a deep engagement with philological rigor and comparative cultural analysis. Key trends in his work include the reception of French classics in Bulgaria, stylistic evolution in literature, and the metaphorical representation of labor and death in contemporary narratives. He contributes regularly to journals like Visual Studies and Proglas .

• 20th Century French Music
• Harmonic Analysis
• Music and Cinema Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philippe Cathé is a Professor at Sorbonne University, specializing in 20th-century French music (1870-1950), harmonic analysis via Nicolas Meeùs' theory of harmonic vectors, and the interplay of sound and image in cinema. He teaches seminars on harmonic vectors and courses on tonality, analytical methods, and music-cinema relationships at both Sorbonne and New York University. His research integrates theoretical innovation with extensive repertoire analysis, spanning from Renaissance to pop music. His publications focus on Charles Koechlin and Claude Terrasse, with notable works including co-edited volumes like Charles Koechlin, Composer and Humanist (Vrin, 2010) and monographs such as 500 Years of Harmonic Music (HDR thesis, 2012). He co-developed the Charles software for harmonic vector analysis. Scientific Awards: Manuscript Prize of the General Council of the Rhône (2003) Conference Organization: Co-organized multiple Petites Biennales de Musique Française and international symposia on musicology, including topics like harmonic vectors and film music. Radio Work: Regular contributor to France-Musique programs on French operetta and composers like Terrasse and Koechlin.

Muhammad Naseer Akhtarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Naseer Akhtar is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management & People Analytics at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law , University of East London. He holds a PhD in Management from Huazhong University of Science & Technology (China, 2015) and an MA in Management from the University of Chester (UK, 2009). His roles include Interim Director of Research Impact & Innovation and Research Lead for the Department of Business Management, Entrepreneurship & Finance. Research Interests: His work focuses on HRM, organizational behavior, I/O psychology, and organizational change, with current themes including high-performance work systems, flexible HR practices, psychological contracts, employee engagement, and people analytics. He has over 20 years of industry experience in banking, education, and consulting, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (FCIPD) and the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Publications & Impact: He has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Employee Relations , Management Decision , and Current Psychology . His research explores leadership behavior, employee well-being, and workplace dynamics. Recent studies address topics such as self-serving leadership, the impact of cyberloafing, and pro-environmental behavior. Awards & Leadership: Recognized for editorial roles at Employee Relations and Internet Research . He founded MNA-HR Consulting, specializing in data-driven HR strategies and organizational transformation. Active in international collaborations, he has established academic partnerships with institutions in China, Lithuania, and Cyprus. Teaching & Supervision: Teaches modules on leadership, organizational change, and data analytics. Currently supervising PhD students in HRM, performance management, and digital HR practices. He also serves as an external examiner and dissertation supervisor across multiple universities.

Ingrid Hotz-Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Queer Studies
• Women's Literature
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Hotz-Davies is Professor of English Literature and Gender Studies at the English Seminar, Philosophische Fakultät, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She has held this position since 2001 and leads a dynamic research environment focused on gender, queer theory, early modern literature, and cultural narratives. She is actively involved in multiple academic programs and leadership roles, including co-directing the Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies and serving as the Gender Equality Representative for academic staff and students. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Dalhousie University (Canada), an MA/State Examination from the University of Munich, and a habilitation completed in Munich in 2000. Her research interests include Gender/Queer Studies, Women’s Literature from the Renaissance to the present, Early Modern Prose, and the dynamics of censorship and identity formation. She has organized numerous seminars on topics such as queer theory, camp aesthetics, postmodern realism, and the cultural construction of heterosexuality. Her work bridges literary analysis with philosophical, psychoanalytic, and sociopolitical inquiry. The recent publications analyzed reflect a consistent engagement with gender performativity, camp aesthetics, closet narratives, and the intersections of literature with psychoanalysis, religion, and political power. Her scholarship spans from Renaissance texts to contemporary science fiction, demonstrating a broad and interdisciplinary reach. Gender Equality Representative, University of Tübingen (since Nov. 2023) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus MA Program 'Crossway in Cultural Narratives' (since 2017) Co-Director, Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies (since 2013) Equal Opportunities Officer, University of Tübingen (2014–present; also 2002–2006) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Program 'Cultural Studies in Literary Interzones' (2010–2018) She supervises a diverse group of PhD candidates working on topics such as precariousness in Jean Rhys, polymigrant imagination, feminist speculative fiction, posthuman weird fiction, and the representation of subaltern female workers. Her mentorship extends into interdisciplinary research involving affect theory, postcolonial studies, and identity politics. While no direct mention of funding grants is made, her leadership in international Erasmus Mundus programs implies significant grant acquisition and project management experience. She is affiliated with the English Seminar's research environment and contributes to collaborative projects such as the 'Dark Side of Camp Aesthetics' and 'Naturalization of Gender'. Her work fosters transnational academic exchange and critical inquiry into marginalized voices and cultural border zones.

Indra Levyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• modern Japanese literature
• critical translation studies
• gender and language
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Indra Levy is Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Comparative Literature and as a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. She has served as Executive Director for the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) since 2010 and was named the inaugural recipient of the Irene Hirano Inouye Award from the Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies in 2022 for her contributions to Japanese Studies. Her academic journey includes previous appointments at Rutgers University and visiting positions at Waseda University in 2022 and 2023. Levy earned her Ph.D. in modern Japanese literature from Columbia University in 2001, following M.Phil and M.A. degrees from the same institution in 1993, and a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Columbia College in 1998. Her educational background laid the foundation for her distinguished career in Japanese literary studies. Her research focuses on modern Japanese literature and criticism, critical translation studies, gender and language, modern Japanese performance (particularly in the Meiji and Taishō eras), and modern Japanese women's intellectual history. Currently, her work centers on humor in Japanese literature, performance, and translation from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. This research trajectory reflects her longstanding interest in the intersections of language, gender, and cultural exchange. Levy's scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with translation theory, Japanese literary modernity, and gender studies. Her publications show a progression from early work on the Westernesque femme fatale to more recent explorations of humor and performance in Japanese literature. The recurring themes across her work include the relationship between vernacular style and translation, the politics of language, and the representation of gender in Japanese literary history. Irene Hirano Inouye Memorial Award, Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies, UCLA (2022) Hellman Junior Faculty Fellow, Stanford University (2007-08) Faculty Fellow, Kinki University International Center for Human Sciences (2003-06) Shincho Fellowship, Columbia University (1996-98) Fulbright Fellowship for Doctoral Research, Fulbright IIE (1993-95) Javits Fellowship for Graduate Research, United States Department of Education (1991-93) As an educator and mentor, Levy has advised numerous doctoral students including Andrew Nelson, Yi-Ting Chung, Yan Chang, Rosaley Gai, Luo Jia, and Coco Ruan. She has served as Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Stanford University (2020-2024) and previously as Faculty Director of the Translation Studies Minor (2015-2019). Her leadership extends to various professional organizations including the American Comparative Literature Association, Modern Language Association, Association for Asian Studies, and Association for Japanese Literary Studies. Levy's academic influence extends beyond Stanford through her role as Executive Director of the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (2010-2024) and her participation in numerous advisory committees including the Steering Committee of the Center for East Asian Studies and the Japan Fund steering committee. Her work bridges academic research, language education, and cultural exchange between Japan and the United States.

Naomi Bagdonasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cognitive Psychology
• Humor in Business
• Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Naomi Bagdonas is a Lecturer in Management at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), specializing in Marketing. She teaches courses on humor's strategic role in business and leadership, including 'Humor: Serious Business' and 'Rethinking Purpose.' Her research focuses on cognitive psychology, humor application in corporate settings, entrepreneurship, and brand strategy. Affiliations: Stanford GSB (2016–present), Deloitte (2009–present), IDEO (2014) Education: MBA, Stanford GSB (2015); BA in Economics & Psychology, Claremont McKenna College (2009) Her work bridges humor science with executive leadership, helping organizations mitigate human barriers to innovation through interactive experiences. She designs workshops for Fortune 500 companies and high-profile individuals, including media training for TV appearances and UN forums. Co-author of Humor, Seriously (2021), she explores humor’s impact on communication, brand perception, and team alignment. Bagdonas’ cases analyze humor’s role in global firms like McKinsey, Google, and Coursera, emphasizing cultural shifts and leadership authenticity. She also teaches improv comedy to SF County Jail inmates, blending professional expertise with community engagement.

Stephen Woodsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Work and Organisational Psychology
• Personality Assessment
• Personality Development at Work
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Stephen Woods is a leading academic in Work and Organisational Psychology, serving as Head of the Department of People and Organisations at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. His expertise spans personality assessment, development, and its workplace implications, alongside recruitment practices and digital HR strategies. He holds advanced qualifications: MSc in Occupational Psychology and a PhD in Psychology, and is a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol). Research interests focus on personality dynamics in organizations, including trait assessment, personality change trajectories, and the impact of work environments. He explores digital recruitment innovations and fair assessment practices. Notable affiliations include the British Psychological Society’s Occupational Psychology Division and the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP). Educations: MSc (Occupational Psychology), PhD (Psychology) Awards: Academy of Management (2018), British Psychological Society Division of Occupational Psychology (2019) His research highlights include the Demands-Affordances TrAnsactional (DATA) model for personality development, and a Periodic Table of Personality mapping framework. He advises on doctoral research, with notable students exploring workplace well-being, safety behaviors, and engagement dynamics. Teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Occupational Psychology, including leadership workshops for MBA students. He actively contributes to organizational psychology discourse through publications and professional engagement.

• Modern and Contemporary Literature
• James Joyce Studies
• Samuel Beckett
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Pascoe is a Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, where he serves in the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication. He is affiliated with the Institute for Cultural Inquiry, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Literature research. His academic focus includes literary modernism, intertextual analysis, and cultural theory. Research interests span: Modernist authors like James Joyce and Samuel Beckett 18th-century literature (Laurence Sterne) Genre studies including spy fiction Poetic theory and media materiality Cross-period literary connections His recent publications explore recurring themes of paradox, intertextuality, and cultural transitions, with methodological emphasis on close reading and historical contextualization across literary periods from Renaissance to contemporary works. Professor Pascoe teaches in both the Bachelor's program (English Language and Culture) and Research Master's program (Comparative Literary Studies), covering courses such as: Brave New Worlds: Literature in English 1850-1950 The English Lyric, in Theory and Practice Literary research methodologies He leads the Modern and Contemporary Literature research group and has organized major academic events including the XXIV International James Joyce Symposium.