جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Translation Studies
• Reception Studies
• Comparative Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruno Echauri Galván serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Philology at the University of Alcalá (UAH), Spain, teaching core translation courses including Introduction to Translation Theory and English-Spanish Translation across multiple degree programs in Alcalá de Henares and Guadalajara. His research centers on Translation Studies and Reception Theory, with significant contributions to intersemiotic translation (particularly in children's literature), healthcare interpreting, and film adaptation reception. As an active member of the Research Group on Interdisciplinary Reception Studies, he investigates cultural reception, literary reception, and translation through frameworks including cultural mediation, censorship studies, and myth reception. Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in translation pedagogy, including color-based translation assessment tools, service-learning translation projects, and pandemic-era teaching adaptations. His work on collaborative writing projects, mental health communication, and Carver-Lish translation controversies reveals methodological diversity across literary, audiovisual, and healthcare domains. Dr. Echauri Galván has participated in multiple research initiatives including the JOB AND MOVE student network project (2018), Homopoly strategic partnership (2016), and InterMed healthcare mediation project (2011), where he contributed expertise in intercultural communication and translation standards. He maintains active research leadership through the Interdisciplinary Reception Studies group, examining reception phenomena across cultural, literary, musical, and translational contexts while addressing contemporary issues like censorship and myth criticism.

• Media Education
• Digital Literacy
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Hoechsmann is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, serving in dual capacities for Graduate Studies and Research in Education and Undergraduate Education Programs at the Orillia campus. His work centers on critical media literacy, digital citizenship, and cultural studies within educational contexts, with a strong emphasis on democratic engagement and social justice. Education PhD in Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto (1998) Dr. Hoechsmann's research traverses Media Education , Digital Literacy , and Cultural Studies , with particular expertise in critical media literacy's role in democracy. His scholarship critically examines power dynamics in digital spaces, global media education frameworks, and intersections with social studies curriculum. He maintains active international collaborations, especially across Latin America, as reflected in multilingual publications addressing regional contexts. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals intense focus on contemporary crises—particularly conspiracy theories (anti-vaxxer movements, Capitol Riots), disinformation ecosystems, and digital citizenship under threat. His work consistently bridges theoretical critique with transformative pedagogical practice, emphasizing decolonization and radical democracy while addressing emerging challenges in online radicalization and algorithmic manipulation. Dr. Hoechsmann has contributed to award-winning publications including UNESCO-recognized educational volumes, though specific individual awards aren't documented. His recent co-edited handbook The Handbook of Media Education Research (2021) represents significant field contribution. Professional engagement includes participation in UNESCO initiatives on global citizenship and climate communication (October 2023), plus contributions to award-winning educational texts (October 2022). While graduate student advisement details aren't public, his editorial leadership in Transformative Practice in Critical Media Literacy (March 2024) demonstrates active mentorship in the field.

• Applied Linguistics
• World Englishes
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Sunny-Boy Ahmar Mahboob is a distinguished linguist at the University of Sydney, where he serves as Degree Coordinator for the Master of Crosscultural and Applied Linguistics program within the Department of Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. With extensive experience in applied linguistics and language education, Dr. Mahboob has established himself as a leading expert in World Englishes, TESOL, and language variation research, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Mahboob's educational background includes: BA from Karachi MA from Karachi MA from Indiana University MEd from Sydney PhD from Indiana University (2003) Dr. Mahboob's primary research focuses on language variation in global contexts, with particular attention to World Englishes, the NNEST (Non-Native English Speaking Teachers) movement, language policy, and decolonial approaches to linguistics. His work critically examines how language policies and practices affect educational outcomes and social justice, especially in postcolonial contexts like Pakistan and the Middle East. He pioneered 'appliable linguistics' - an approach that bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in education and policy, emphasizing the need for linguistic theories to address real-world problems. His recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward decolonial linguistics, with increasing focus on subaltern perspectives, environmental connections to language diversity, and critical examinations of colonial legacies in language education. Dr. Mahboob's work consistently addresses power dynamics in language teaching and the need for more inclusive approaches that value linguistic diversity across educational contexts from primary schools to universities. Dr. Mahboob has received numerous prestigious awards: 2019: Australia's Research Field Leader in English Language and Literature (The Australian's Research magazine) 2012: Fellow of the National Talent Pool; President's Programme for Highly Qualified Overseas Pakistanis 2006: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award, University of Sydney 2005: Teaching Initiative Award and Fellow of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities 2004: ECU Research and Creativity Award 2002: 'Distinguished President Award' from INTESOL, Indianapolis As an academic mentor, Dr. Mahboob supervises research students including Ruohong CAO (Developing Mandarin Learning Materials for Young Learners in Australia through Positive Discourse Analysis) and Tracy GAO (Evaluating Chinese Language Textbooks: A Sociosemiotic Perspective). His editorial work includes serving as Editor of TESOL Quarterly (2014-2017) and Associate Editor for multiple linguistics journals. Dr. Mahboob has secured significant research funding for projects including the SLATE (Scaffolding Literacy in Academic and Tertiary Environments) project and indigenous language funding initiatives in Australia. Dr. Mahboob founded and leads the International Free Linguistics Conference series, which has become an important platform for critical and alternative approaches to linguistics. His 'SLATE project' focuses on genre-based pedagogy for academic writing, and he actively collaborates with researchers across multiple continents through the World Englishes research network. His recent work increasingly explores the connections between language diversity and environmental sustainability, positioning linguistic ecology as a critical component of broader ecological concerns.

Santiago Gualapuroمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Language Revitalization
• Sociolinguistics
• Indigenous Languages
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Santiago Gualapuro is an Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Southern Illinois University's School of Languages and Linguistics. An Otavalo Kichwa from Northern Ecuador, he earned his Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from The Ohio State University in 2023. His work centers on indigenous language revitalization, particularly for Kichwa. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics, The Ohio State University (2023) Dr. Gualapuro's research spans sociolinguistics of indigenous-colonial language relationships, Kichwa-Spanish contact, indigenous ideologies, writing systems, and language activism. He aims to collaborate with Kichwa activists to revitalize the language through practical applications in education and science, focusing on decolonizing linguistic frameworks and developing accessible resources for Kichwa speakers. His publications reveal a consistent trend of adapting academic and scientific content to Kichwa, including educational tools like the periodic table adaptation and bilingual dictionaries. These works demonstrate his commitment to bridging indigenous knowledge systems with Western academic structures while empowering Kichwa communities through language preservation. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in available documentation Advising and Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, he directs KISTH Foundation projects including the Kichwa Science Bee competition. Grant specifics are not detailed, but his work involves partnerships with U.S.-based NGOs and academic institutions for language revitalization initiatives. Labs and Teams: As a founding member of the Kichwa Institute of Science, Technology, and Humanities (KISTH), he leads cross-disciplinary teams developing Kichwa-language STEM resources. He is also establishing a center for Indigenous languages in the Americas at SIU to expand research collaboration across the continent.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Humanities
• Art and Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven Devleminck is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven's Faculty of Engineering Technology, concurrently serving as coordinator of the School of Arts (Associated Faculty) in Brussels. His dual appointment bridges engineering and arts through the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) group at Group T Leuven Campus and Unit Art & Technology in Brussels, with active membership in DigiSoc – KU Leuven Digital Society Institute. His research centers on human-centered computing and speculative design methodologies , with core expertise in tangible interaction for emotion regulation and multispecies futures. Key themes include biofuturing as co-creative response to climate crises, squeeze-based interfaces for workplace stress, and artistic AI collaborations. His work uniquely integrates computer science with choreography, film studies, and anthropology through projects like “Youth TikTok production as public pedagogy” and “Imagining the Post-Anthropocene in BioFutures Living Lab”. Analysis of recent publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Advancement of squeeze interaction techniques for affective computing, (2) Development of biofuturing frameworks for multispecies speculation, and (3) Critical examinations of AI's role in artistic mediumship. Cross-cutting themes include post-anthropocentric design, climate-responsive technologies, and decolonial approaches to digital pedagogy. Devleminck actively mentors doctoral candidates including Ula Sickle (choreographic exhibitions) and J. Verbesselt (cinema studies), while leading major funded projects such as: Living Corpora (2025-2029): Pioneering human-AI collaboration in digital humanities as Co-promotor Experiential Futuring (2022-2026): Co-creative methodology for social media outage response as Co-promotor Deradicalizing the City (2021-2025): Urban intervention research as Promotor He serves on the Computer Science Department Council and Doctoral Committee for the Associated Faculty of Arts. His laboratory ecosystem spans the HCI Group T Leuven Campus for technical development, Brussels-based Unit Art & Technology for artistic integration, and BioFutures Living Lab for participatory multispecies experimentation. This tripartite structure enables transdisciplinary work connecting squeeze sensor engineering with climate futures speculation and museum interface design.

Derry Wijayaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multilingual Natural Language Processing
• Low-Resource Language Technologies
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Derry Wijaya is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Data Science Program at Monash University Indonesia. She also co-directs the Monash Data and Democracy Research Hub, focusing on analyzing data's impact on democracy. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Department of Computer Science. Her research spans multilingual NLP, low-resource language technologies, and combating AI-driven misinformation. Education: PhD in Language Technologies, Carnegie Mellon University (2013) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania (2013–2015) Bachelor's & Master's in Computing, National University of Singapore Research Interests: Improving language model performance via self-consistency and reasoning Analysis of bias, toxicity, and framing in AI outputs Preservation of Indonesian indigenous scripts and languages Development of tools like OpenFraming AI for multilingual framing analysis Recent Work Trends: Her publications (2023–2025) emphasize ethical AI, low-resource language solutions, and social media analysis. Notable contributions include frameworks for metric calibration (MetaMetrics), debiasing generative models, and surveys on Indonesian language technology needs. Awards & Roles: Fulbright Scholarship recipient Serves on program committees for ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, and ICLR Co-created OpenFraming AI for multilingual framing analysis Grants & Labs: Leads the Monash Data and Democracy Hub, focusing on tech's societal impact. Active in grant-funded projects preserving Indonesia's linguistic heritage through digitization efforts.

Esme Cleallمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• British Empire History
• Disability Studies
• Colonialism and Colonial Difference
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Esme Cleall is a Senior Lecturer in the History of the British Empire at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. She holds a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Sheffield and a Ph.D. from University College London (UCL). Her research focuses on the politics of colonial difference, particularly intersections of race, gender, disability, and religion in the British Empire. She has held an AHRC Leadership Fellowship and a British Academy Small Grant. Her major works include Colonising Disability (2022) and Missionary Discourses of Difference (2012), analyzing disability in colonial contexts and missionary writings. Current projects explore mental distress in colonial archives and the history of deafness across the British World. She teaches courses on cultural imperialism and empire, and actively engages in decolonizing curricula. Publications span journals like Historical Journal and History Workshop Journal , with key themes including: missionary justice in India, deaf communities in colonial contexts, and disability as a tool of imperial control. She supervises PhD students researching topics from missionary writing to disability and technology. Cleall collaborates with community groups such as Sheffield Voices to produce accessible historical narratives, including films about learning disability history. She also contributed to the 'Indian Heritage in the Peak District' project, highlighting South Asian connections to the region.

Eunice Eunhee Jangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Assessment
• Educational Measurement
• Program Evaluation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eunice Eunhee Jang is a Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. Her research focuses on synergistic learner modeling, dynamic assessment systems, and the intersection of language testing with educational measurement. PhD with specializations in language testing, educational measurement, and program evaluation Develops interactive digital assessment interfaces for struggling readers Author of "Focus on Assessment" (2014) and co-author of OECD Reviews on Evaluation and Assessment in Education Research Interests Dr. Jang's work explores prismatic assessment analytics to understand learner potential and predict learning pathways. She integrates natural language processing and machine learning to create diagnostic feedback systems that support cognitive, metacognitive, and affective growth in technology-rich classrooms. Scientific Awards Jacqueline Ross TOEFL Dissertation Award Caroline Clapham IELTS Master’s Award Tatsuoka Measurement Award Professional Contributions She has served on major advisory boards including EQAO provincial assessments and TOEFL Committees of Examiners. Currently, she is an elected board member for the International Language Testing Association and contributes to the Broader Measures of Success Advisory Committee for People for Education.

• Scottish Gaelic Language
• Gaelic Literature
• Gaelic Drama
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michelle MacLeod is a Professor of Gaelic and Head of the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, where she has been a faculty member since 2004 and was promoted to Personal Chair in 2019. She is currently Dean for Impact and Engagement and leads research and teaching in Scottish Gaelic language, literature, and identity. Education: M.A. (Hons), PhD (University of Aberdeen) Her research centers on modern Gaelic literature, Gaelic drama, language planning, and the sociolinguistics of minority languages. She is deeply engaged in questions of Gaelic identity, adult language acquisition, and community language policy. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public policy, particularly through her role on Bord na Gaidhlig. The most recent publications show a strong focus on Gaelic cultural expression, language policy critique, and sociolinguistic analysis of new speakers and family language use. Her work increasingly integrates interdisciplinary methods, including digital pedagogy and motivational psychology in language learning. Scientific awards include: Donald Meek Prize for best non-fiction Gaelic book (2021) AHRC Future of Languages Research Fellow (2022) Students' Union & University of Aberdeen Prize for Most Inspirational Lecturer (2024) She supervises PhD students in Gaelic studies and linguistics and collaborates with institutions like Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and Comunn na Gàidhlig. Her leadership extends to national language planning and knowledge exchange, reflecting her commitment to the revitalization of Gaelic as a living community language. Michelle MacLeod is a key figure in the Gaelic academic community, leading both institutional and scholarly efforts to sustain and develop Scotland’s indigenous language through research, teaching, and policy engagement.

Annette Riosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Machine Translation
• Text Simplification
• Multimodal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annette Rios is a Researcher at the University of Zurich within the Language, Technology and Accessibility group. Her work focuses on machine translation , text simplification , and sign language translation , particularly for multilingual and indigenous language contexts. Research highlights include contributions to the European EASIER project on sign language translation, the ZurichNLP consortium, and the development of tools for emotion detection and gender bias reduction in NLP systems. She has published extensively in top-tier venues like ACL and WMT, with a focus on multimodal translation and German language processing . Developed emotion_detection GitHub repository for German emotion analysis Contributed to ContraPro and ContraWSD projects on translation evaluation Created datasets for German text simplification and emotion detection Her publications reveal a strong emphasis on machine translation (7/15 recent works), sign language technology (3/15), and text simplification (2/15). While no formal advising is documented in the provided text, she has mentored GitHub contributors to her repositories. Current research directions include improving multimodal translation systems and expanding emotion detection capabilities beyond English.

• Critical Classification Studies
• Library and Archival Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Melissa Adler is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chair in Media Studies and Library and Information Science (Doctoral) at the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS). She holds a prominent role in shaping interdisciplinary research at the intersection of critical classification studies, gender and sexuality studies, and American studies. Her work critiques systemic inequities in library and archival systems, emphasizing repair and justice in knowledge organization. Her research explores how classification systems perpetuate colonialism, racism, and ableism through projects like Useful + Beautiful , funded by SSHRC, which reimagines inclusive knowledge systems. She has published extensively, including her forthcoming book Peculiar Satisfaction: Thomas Jefferson and the Mastery of Subjects (Fordham UP, 2025) and Cruising the Library (2017), which examines LGBTQ+ representation in Library of Congress classifications. Education: Not explicitly stated in text, but inferred through her academic role. Grants: SSHRC Insight Grant (2019). Projects: Collaborations with Journal of Critical Library and Information Studies and Art Libraries Journal . Dr. Adler's pedagogical work integrates critical theory into LIS education, teaching courses like Informing and Unforming Colonial Imaginaries . She advocates for reparative practices in cataloging and has mentored students such as Greg Nightingale.

Eric Wertheimerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• early and nineteenth-century American literature and culture
• cultural and literary theory
• popular political discourses
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Eric Wertheimer is a Professor of English and American Studies at Stony Brook University’s College of Arts & Sciences. Previously, he spent 23 years at Arizona State University, where he founded and directed the Center for Critical Inquiry and Cultural Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania (1994) and a B.A. from Haverford College. His research focuses on early and nineteenth-century American literature and culture, cultural and literary theory, popular political discourses, new media, and poetry. He has authored influential books like *Imagined Empires* (1998) and *Underwriting* (2006), and co-edited *Critical Trauma Studies* (2016). His poetry has been published in journals such as *Exquisite Corpse* and *Tupelo Quarterly*, with collections like *Mylar* (2012) and *Regulus* (2018). Wertheimer’s work has been recognized with a Barrett Honors College Faculty Fellowship and two nominations for ASU Professor of the Year. He has led interdisciplinary projects funded by the Mellon and Luce Foundations. His professional roles include serving on the MLA’s Publication Committee, editorial board of *Early American Literature*, and NEH review panels. His academic contributions span teaching, research, and creative writing, reflecting a commitment to bridging literary analysis with broader cultural and historical contexts.

Kaiqun Fuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Spatial Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kaiqun Fu is an Assistant Professor in the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech (2021 and 2016). His research focuses on spatial data mining, spatiotemporal event analysis, graph neural networks, and urban computing applications such as traffic impact prediction and social media-driven insights. He also explores physics-informed machine learning for power systems and interdisciplinary topics like 'deaths of despair' in rural areas. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Virginia Tech, 2021 M.S. in Computer Science, Virginia Tech, 2016 Research Interests: His work emphasizes machine learning and deep learning applications in spatial-temporal domains, including: Graph neural networks for traffic incident prediction Social media analysis for urban challenges Physics-informed models for power grid stability Citation forecasting in scientific publications Grants & Projects: NSF CRII ($174,734): Spatiotemporal impacts of traffic events via graph neural networks (2024–2026) NSF EAGER ($300,000): Socio-economic impacts of emerging technologies (2024–2026) SDSU RSCA ($10,118): Graph transformer-based location learning (2023–2024) Professional Involvement: He chairs ACM SIGSPATIAL's SRC committee, serves on SDSU's Computer Science curriculum committees, and is an IEEE member. He co-edits Frontiers in Big Data and advises on interdisciplinary projects like climate-impacted grid security (NSF RII Track-2, $750,000). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups focusing on smart cities, data-driven infrastructure resilience, and GeoAI applications.

Benjamin Mangrumمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Literature
• Digital Humanities
• Environmental Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Mangrum is Associate Professor of Literature at MIT's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, specializing in 20th/21st-century literature, digital humanities, and environmental humanities. His scholarship examines literature's engagement with technology, environmental crisis, and political liberalism. Dr. Mangrum's research analyzes computational obsolescence, environmental rights discourse, and the intersections of literary form with political thought. His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining literary criticism with philosophy, digital studies, and environmental theory. Recent publications show growing engagement with energy humanities, data visualization ecologies, and artificial intelligence's cultural implications. His work consistently examines how literary forms mediate technological change and environmental consciousness. Awards: Levitan Prize (2023) Fellowships: Michigan Society of Fellows Professor Mangrum teaches courses on comedy, science fiction, environmental literature, and AI at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Sandra Kouritzinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teaching English as a Second Language
• First Language Loss and Revitalization
• Indigenous Languages and Identities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sandra Kouritzin is a Professor in the Curriculum, Teaching and Learning department at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Education . With a PhD from the University of British Columbia (1997), she has served as editor of the TESL Canada Journal (2000-2006) and authored Face[t]s of First Language Loss . Her work spans language loss, neoliberal university practices, and transcultural research ethics. Education: PhD (1997), University of British Columbia MA (1987), University of British Columbia Honours Equivalent (1985), University of British Columbia BA (1984), University of British Columbia Research Interests: Her primary focus lies in English as a Second Language and First Language Revitalization , particularly examining neoliberal pressures on faculty workload and identity. She explores transnational research ethics , positioning theory in second language identity, and the colonial implications of language education. Publication Trends: Her recent work critiques neoliberal governance in universities, analyzes academic gigification , and emphasizes decolonial research frameworks. Articles from 2024-2018 consistently address language policy , faculty burnout , and post-truth pedagogy . Scientific Awards: Recipient of the CSSE Dissertation Prize (1997) and the Falconer Emerging Researcher Award (2005) . Grants & Editorial Work: Secured over $1.5 million in research funding from SSHRC, Metropolis, and other agencies. Served as editor for TESL Canada Journal and contributed to TESOL Encyclopedia chapters.