جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christian Suhrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual and Multimodal Anthropology
• Anthropology of Religion
• Medical Anthropology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christian Suhr is a Professor of Visual and Multimodal Anthropology at Aarhus University’s School of Culture and Society, with a focus on anthropology of religion, medical anthropology, and microphenomenology. He leads the ERC-funded project Heart Openings (2021–2025), investigating love across Buddhist, Christian, and Islamic traditions through audiovisual and microphenomenological methods. His work bridges ethnographic research with filmmaking, exemplified by award-winning films like Descending with Angels (2019) and Light upon Light (2022). Research Interests include: Visual and Multimodal Anthropology Microphenomenology in religious practices Transcultural psychiatry and Islamic exorcism Love and spirituality in interfaith contexts Audiovisual methods in ethnography His recent articles and films explore sensory dimensions of spirituality, multimodal data analysis, and love’s role in religious and secular life. Scientific Awards highlight his contributions: ERC Starting Grant (2021) Member of the Young Academy (2018–2023) Best Documentary Feature (Berlin Independent Film Festival, 2015) Knowledge Communication Prize (2016) Suhr founded the Visual and Multimodal Anthropology Lab (2014) and coordinated Aarhus University’s MSc in Visual Anthropology until 2023. He collaborates with institutions like the Interacting Minds Centre and Mind & Life Europe, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to studying human experience.

Bonnie Blakeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Graphic Design
• Interactive Media
• Motion Graphics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bonnie Blake is a Professor of Graphic Design & Interactive Media in the School of Contemporary Arts at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she has taught since 2002. Her work integrates design practice with pedagogy, focusing on motion graphics, interactive media, and socially engaged documentary filmmaking. Her educational background includes: MFA from the School of the Arts at Columbia University BFA from the School of the Arts at Ohio University Professor Blake's research explores innovative design education methodologies, emphasizing experiential learning through motion design and sensory engagement. She investigates how visual communication can address social issues like homelessness and consumer culture, while advocating for 'citizen designers' who leverage their skills for social impact. Her scholarship challenges conventional design principles to foster student innovation beyond established norms. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent themes in design pedagogy, with significant contributions to motion graphics education, critical approaches to graphic design history, and writing integration in design curricula. Her work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from technical skill development toward ethical design practice and social responsibility. Her notable recognitions include: Graphic Design USA Silver Award for VIP Passport brand identity (2013) ADCNJ Bronze Award for Postcards From Tora Bora film poster design (2011) Fred and Florence Thomases Award for college contributions (2010) Ramapo College Faculty Student Research Award (2012) Professor Blake has secured multiple internal grants including Faculty Development Fund awards (2008, 2010, 2012) and a Career Development grant (2014), supporting projects like 'Displaced in Appalachia' and 'Walk the Borderlands'. She actively mentors students through senior capstone projects and serves as a national reviewer for design education conferences and student portfolio evaluations. Her creative practice involves collaborative multimedia productions that bridge classroom learning with community engagement, particularly through documentary filmmaking projects addressing social issues.

Philip Szporerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Dance Film
• Media Arts
• Interdisciplinary Arts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Philip Szporer is a Montreal-based filmmaker, writer, and lecturer with over 35 years of experience in the Canadian dance world. He serves as a Part-time Instructor in the Contemporary Dance department within Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts and Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability, receiving the Faculty of Fine Arts Distinguished Teaching Award in 2016. His research pioneers the intersection of dance and film through technological innovation, creating stereoscopic 3D works like 'Lost Action: Trace' and multi-channel installations such as 'Leaning On A Horse Asking For Directions'. Projects including 'Mercy' (inspired by Phillis Wheatley's poetry) and 'Bhairava' explore cultural identity, historical memory, and the body-language relationship through interdisciplinary lenses, bridging academic scholarship with public engagement via international workshops and collaborations. Szporer's publications from 2002-2022 reveal an evolving trajectory from documenting Canadian dance ('Northern Exposures') to analyzing 3D technology ('Moving In(To) 3D') and Jewish dance studies ('Into the Light'), emphasizing cross-cultural dialogue and technological embodiment across media arts, religious studies, and postmodern theory. Notable honors include: Distinguished Teaching Award (Concordia University, 2016) Pew Fellowship (National Dance/Media Project, 1999) Jacqueline Lemieux Prize (Canada Council for Arts, 2010) As an active mentor, Szporer guides emerging artists through international workshops and co-founded Dance Words (2018) to foster critical discourse. His advisory roles for exhibits like 'Corps rebelles/Rebel Bodies' demonstrate sustained commitment to artistic development despite limited grant documentation. He co-founded Mouvement Perpétuel (2001) with Marlene Millar, producing award-winning works screened at the Olympic Games and UNESCO events, and Dance Words (2018) with Kathleen Smith to advance dance literacy through initiatives like the Wikipedia Dance Project.

Sally Rubinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social-Issue Documentary Film
• Community Engagement for Documentary
• Documentary Fundraising
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sally Rubin is an Associate Professor at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, specializing in social-issue documentaries with a focus on gender identity, Appalachian representation, and border studies. She holds an M.A. in Documentary Film from Stanford University and a B.A. from Tufts University. Chapman University | Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Former faculty at multiple Appalachian universities Active in IDA, Doculink, and New Day Films Cooperative Research Interests: Her work examines media stereotypes through documentary filmmaking, emphasizing community engagement, educational outreach, and transmedia storytelling. Projects explore: Gender identity through animated documentaries Appalachian cultural identity and environmental justice U.S./Mexico border narratives Interactive digital storytelling for social impact Article Trends: Recent projects include 2025's Skydiving Over Sixty (PBS broadcast), 2024's Taking the Reins (Appalachian myth), and 2022's Her Appalachia interactive digital project. Her films consistently address marginalized communities with dual focus on artistic excellence and social impact through 150+ community screenings and partnerships with national organizations. Scientific Awards: Jury Prize for Best Documentary (LA Film Festival) Jack Spadaro Award (Appalachian Studies Association) Best of Festival Award (Frozen River Film Festival) Foreign Press Association Award (Hillbilly) UFVA Honorable Mention Grants & Lab Collaborations: Recipient of NEH, NEA, Fledgling Fund, and $15,000 Faculty Opportunity Fund grants. Founded Her Appalachia digital lab with Kentucky Foundation for Women funding. Collaborated with ITVS, MacArthur Foundation, and Puffin Foundation across multiple projects.

Beny Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Artist Moving Image
• Media Theory
• Film and Media Archaeology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Beny Wagner is a Lecturer in Fine Art Critical Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London , where he explores the intersections of artist moving image , media theory , and histories of science . His collaborative practice with Sasha Litvintseva spans non-linear narratives interrogating the threshold of the human body in time , blending philosophical inquiry with experimental filmmaking. Education: PhD in Archaeologies of Media and Technology (Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton, 2024) Previous Teaching: UCL, Queen Mary University London, Gerrit Rietveld Academy Amsterdam, and guest lectures at European/American institutions His research examines metabolism , measurement standardization , and environmental control systems , often through historical lenses like John Scott Haldane's canary experiments or Flusser's philosophical texts. Recent works like My Want of You Partakes of Me (2023) and Constant (2022) have received international recognition, including awards at IndieLisboa and Guanajuato International Film Festival. Key publications such as Two Hundred Years of Total Conversion (2024) in Ecoes and Plasmaticness and the Boundaries of Human Perception (2022) in Liquidity, Flows, Circulation situate his theoretical output within media archaeology and critical ecology . Film awards and festival selections highlight his impact on experimental documentary practices . Scientific Awards: Jury Special Mention, CPH:DOX 2024 Silvestre Award for Best Short Film, IndieLisboa 2022 Best Short Documentary, Guanajuato International Film Festival 2022 Jury Special Mention, EXiS Seoul 2022 As a researcher at Jan van Eyck Academy and recipient of support from Creative Europe and South, West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership, Wagner's practice bridges film , academic research , and curatorial projects . His supervision interests include film and media archaeology , decolonial ecology , and mysticism , particularly within MA Artist Film and BA Fine Art Critical Studies programmes. His doctoral thesis Metabolisms of Moving Image (2024) expands his artistic research into the physiological, political, and philosophical dimensions of media's environmental entanglements . Collaborative films like Materializing the Immaterial: Film as Seeing and Sensing (2024) continue to interrogate embodiment through scientific imaging technologies and posthumanist frameworks .

Ffion Evansمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Drama
• Theatre Directing
• Performance Studies
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ffion Evans is a Senior Lecturer in Drama, Theatre, and Performance at Bangor University's School of Arts, Culture and Language , where she leads the Drama, Film, Media, and Journalism programs. A Professional Theater Director since 2011, she specializes in Contemporary New Plays , Site-Specific Performances , and Theatre for Children and Young People . Fluent in Welsh and English, she bridges academic and professional practice through community collaborations.

Sangsun Choiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Documentary Filmmaking
• Community Engagement
• Social Issues
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sangsun Choi is an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University's School of Communication and Media, specializing in documentary filmmaking and community engagement. His work explores social issues through one-person production styles, focusing on topics like child labor, North Korean defectors, disabilities, and immigration. Recipient of Best of Festival-King Foundation Award (BEA Festival) Gold Award winner at AEJMC Festival of Visual & Interactive Media He directs the Kennesaw Film Festival and Georgia Communication Association Film Festival since 2022, fostering young filmmakers. His students collaborate with organizations including Georgia Council on Recovery and Georgia Cancer Center on impactful media projects.

Erik Cordesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deep-Sea Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Ecological Oceanography
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Erik Cordes is a Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology at Temple University's College of Science and Technology. He is a leading ecological oceanographer and deep-sea researcher, specializing in deep-sea corals, hydrocarbon seeps, seamounts, and the impacts of global ocean change and human activities on deep-sea ecosystems. Education: M.S., Moss Landing Marine Labs Ph.D., Penn State University Post-doctoral Fellow, Harvard University Dr. Cordes’s research focuses on understanding the ecology, physiology, genetics, and conservation of deep-sea organisms. He studies cold-water corals, chemosynthetic ecosystems like seeps, and seamount biodiversity, using tools such as submersibles, ROVs, AUVs, CTDs, marine aquaria, phylogenetics, RNAseq, and predictive habitat modeling. His work addresses critical issues including climate change (ocean acidification, warming, deoxygenation), oil and gas impacts, fisheries management, and marine spatial planning. He conducts expeditions across the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. Southeast, Caribbean, Costa Rica, and the Phoenix Islands. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in deep-sea ecological research, integrating field observations, experimental physiology, molecular biology, and modeling to understand species distributions, connectivity, adaptation, and ecosystem vulnerability. The work spans conservation science, evolutionary biology, and climate impact assessment, with increasing use of genomics and large-scale biogeographic analysis. Professional Affiliations & Roles: Pool of Experts, U.N. World Ocean Assessment Steering Committee, Challenger 150 Advisory Board, Earth Percent Dr. Cordes actively mentors students and leads the Cordes Lab at Temple University, where he supervises research on deep-sea systems. He collaborates extensively with scientists, filmmakers, artists, and communicators to promote public engagement with ocean science. He has secured significant research funding for deep-sea exploration and conservation, though specific grants are not detailed. His lab website (http://sites.temple.edu/cordeslab) serves as a hub for ongoing projects and outreach. Research Infrastructure: Cordes Lab – leads field expeditions and laboratory-based research in deep-sea ecology Active use of manned submersibles (47 dives, including to 6000 m), ROVs, and oceanographic instruments Marine aquaria for experimental physiology studies Genomics and bioinformatics capabilities (RNAseq, population genetics)

Roderick Cooverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Arts
• Digital Humanities
• Visual Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roderick Coover is a Professor and Director of the Digital Arts & Experimental Media (DAEM) and Digital Media Performance (DMP) programs at Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. He also co-directs the MA program in Film and Media Arts. His academic background includes a BA from Cornell University (1989), MA from Brown University (1994), and PhD in the history of culture with a focus on media arts and anthropology from the University of Chicago (1999). Coover's research spans experimental film, digital humanities, visual anthropology, and interdisciplinary media practices. He has produced notable works such as Unknown Territories (2011), Vérité to Virtual (2008), and Cultures in Webs (2003), alongside scholarly contributions to journals like Visual Studies and books like Switching Codes (2011). His work examines the intersection of new technologies and creative practices in the humanities. His recent exhibitions include Currency (2011) and Something That Happened Only Once , while his editorial roles span the Electronic Literature Organization and Visual Studies. Awards include a Fulbright-Hays Fellowship and LEF Foundation grant. Coover teaches courses blending production and theory, focusing on experimental methods and cross-cultural media practices.

Hallgeir Skrettingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Film
• Media History
• Television Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hallgeir Skretting is a Professor of Television and Multimedia Production at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Media and Social Studies. His work bridges academic research and artistic production, focusing on documentary film, media history, and social justice narratives, particularly involving marginalized communities in Norway and Madagascar. His research interests include documentary film , missionary cinema , archival restoration , and multimedia storytelling . He explores how historical and religious media represent cultural and social dynamics, especially through Norwegian missionary films. His projects often involve digitizing and reinterpreting archival material to create new public-facing documentaries. The recent articles and productions highlight a consistent focus on themes such as leprosy , social exclusion , and missionary legacies . His documentary De utstøtte (The Outcasts) exemplifies this trend, combining archival research with fieldwork in Madagascar to tell powerful human stories. The works span both scholarly and public dissemination formats, including journal articles, film screenings, and panel debates. Hallgeir Skretting has participated in numerous public engagements and collaborative projects, often with Turid Borgen and other researchers. Notable collaborations include environmental and cultural documentaries on Madagascar, such as Å restaurere en innsjø and Madagaskars olje- og gassressurser . He has also contributed to multimedia exhibitions at the Norwegian Petroleum Museum, showing versatility across themes. His scientific outreach is extensive, with frequent film premieres, lectures, and panel discussions across Norway. He has secured support from Filmkraft and engages in knowledge exchange through universities, cultural houses, and public forums. While no formal awards are listed, his sustained output and public impact reflect significant scholarly and artistic contribution. Skretting is actively involved in academic and artistic labs or teams focused on media production and cultural heritage. His work with the VID Misjonsarkivet and multimedia seminars indicates leadership in integrating technology, history, and storytelling. Future work appears to center on expanding the reach of De utstøtte and deepening research into missionary film archives.

Sigmund Tragetonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Television Production
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Virtual Reality in Media
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sigmund Trageton is a University Lecturer in Television Production at the Department of Media and Social Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger (UIS), Norway. His work bridges academic research and artistic practice in media, with a strong focus on pedagogy, documentary filmmaking, and emerging technologies. Research Interests: Trageton's research spans television and documentary production , virtual reality storytelling , immersive journalism , and the impact of AI on education . He explores questions of authenticity, subjectivity, and narrative form in digital media. His recent work critically examines how screen technologies and artificial intelligence affect student engagement and learning outcomes. Publication Trends: His publications from 2016 to 2024 reveal a consistent trajectory toward integrating immersive media and digital innovation into both storytelling and pedagogy. There is a growing emphasis on AI, disinformation, and the ethical dimensions of media technologies in education and public discourse. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Trageton has contributed to EU-funded research projects such as the NFR SPREAD project (grant agreement No. 833496), indicating involvement in collaborative, grant-supported research on social media and disinformation. His pedagogical publications suggest active engagement in curriculum development and teaching innovation. Labs and Teams: Trageton has collaborated with researchers including Lars Nyre, Espen Mathiesen, Claudia Morsut, and Nadine Zoghbi. His work on VR sound design and documentary projects like Oil Life/Offshore ID indicates participation in interdisciplinary media production teams focused on artistic and technological experimentation.

Ali Kazimiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Race Studies
• Social Justice
• Migration Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ali Kazimi is a Professor at York University’s Cinema & Media Arts department within the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. His work spans filmmaking, writing, and visual art, focusing on race, social justice, migration, and historical memory. He has held roles including Department Chair (2015–2016) and was promoted to full Professor in 2022. Notable accolades include the Governor General’s Award for Visual and Media Arts (2019), Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2023), and a John R. Evans Leaders Fund grant to establish the Stereoscopic 3D Lab @York. His research integrates 3D film innovation with socio-political themes, evident in works like Hazardous (2016) and Beyond Extinction: Sinixt Resurgence (2023). Educated at St. Stephen’s College (Delhi) and York University, Kazimi’s scholarly book Undesirables (2012) critically examines the Komagata Maru incident. He mentors graduate students, with advisees producing award-winning films such as Zaheed Mawani’s Three Walls (2011). His installations, like Fair Play (2014), are in major collections like the Art Gallery of Ontario. Research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations, blending historical analysis with contemporary media. Key films include Continuous Journey (2004), a landmark documentary on immigration exclusion, and Shooting Indians (1997), exploring Indigenous representation. Grants and fellowships support his exploration of stereoscopic cinema’s narrative potential. Kazimi’s advocacy extends to decolonizing archival practices, as seen in critiques of contested historical narratives like the Komagata Maru mural controversy (2019).

Brenda Longfellowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Film
• Indigenous Cinemas
• Feminist Film Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Brenda Longfellow is a distinguished academic and filmmaker at York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (Cinema & Media Arts Department). She holds a BA and MA from Carleton University and a PhD from York University. Her work spans documentary filmmaking, academic scholarship, and community-based art projects. She is renowned for experimental and socially engaged films addressing Indigenous cinemas, eco-aesthetics, Canadian cultural identity, and marginalized communities. Her research interests include feminist film theory, queer narratives, and the intersection of documentary with immersive technologies. Recent projects like INTRAVENE (2022) and OFFSHORE (2012) exemplify her innovative use of interactive and audio-based media to address pressing social issues. She has co-edited critical anthologies such as The Perils of Pedagogy: The Works of John Greyson and Gendering the Nation: Canadian Women Filmmakers . Her films have garnered international acclaim, including a Canadian Genie Award and the Oberhausen Grand Prix. Current initiatives include The Circle Project, a collaboration with formerly incarcerated women to create exhibitions at venues like the Audain Museum and Tokyo's Japanese Embassy. Her work bridges academic rigor with public impact through participatory art practices. Awards: 5 major film festival awards including Audience Award (Santa Cruz), Bronze Remi (Houston), and Grand Prix (Oberhausen). Key Projects: Immersive documentaries (OFFSHORE), audio narratives (INTRAVENE), and community art (The Circle Project). Teaching and mentorship focus on critical media practices, with a commitment to decolonizing filmmaking and amplifying underrepresented voices. Her scholarly writing appears in Public , Camera Obscura , and Journal of Canadian Film Studies .

Alison Humphreyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Immersive Storytelling
• Citizen Science Fiction
• Participatory Media
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alison Humphrey is a postdoctoral research fellow at York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design, specializing in immersive storytelling and participatory media. She holds a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies and has developed influential projects like the Shadowpox series, blending art, science, and public health advocacy. Her work focuses on using citizen science fiction to address global challenges such as vaccine confidence and antimicrobial resistance. Education: B.A., American Studies (Political/Legal Thought), Wellesley College M.A., Interactive Multimedia, Royal College of Art M.F.A., Theatre Directing, York University Ph.D., Cinema and Media Studies, York University Research Interests: Citizen science fiction, participatory storytelling, digital culture education, vaccine communication, and the intersection of art and global health policy. Her projects often involve collaborations with institutions like the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and Debajehmujig Storytellers. Key Projects: Shadowpox series: A participatory game/installation exploring community immunity and vaccine hesitancy Co-Creating Vaccine Confidence project (CIHR-funded) Contributions to the Immune Nations interdisciplinary initiative Awards: Governor General's Gold Medal, Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, Elliott Hayes Award. Teaching: Courses in digital culture and interactive media at York University, including Science & Fiction and Writing for Games . Labs/Teams: Immersive Storytelling Lab, Global Strategy Lab, Sensorium: Centre for Digital Arts and Technology.

Ryan Skinnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Cultural Anthropology
• African Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ryan Skinner is a Professor and Area Head for Musicology and Music Theory at The Ohio State University's School of Music. He holds affiliations with French and Italian and Germanic Languages and Literatures departments. His research focuses on African expressive cultures, particularly Mali and Sweden, exploring themes like popular culture, ethics, cultural policy, and racial identity. Skinner authored Bamako Sounds: The Afropolitan Ethics of Malian Music (2015) and Afro-Sweden: Becoming Black in a Color-Blind Country (2022). He is also a children's book author and accomplished kora player. Education: PhD in Ethnomusicology from Columbia University (2009). His work appears in journals like African and Black Diaspora , IASPM@Journal , and Anthropological Quarterly . Current projects include a collaborative book with filmmaker Dani Kouyaté on West African cinematic traditions. In 2025, he begins a four-year term as director of the Humanities Institute. Research interests emphasize Afropolitanism, Afro-Swedish identity, and the intersections of music, religion, and politics. His scholarship critiques cultural policy, intellectual property, and postcolonial dynamics in Africa and its diaspora. Awards include recognition for his children's book Sidikiba's Kora Lesson (2008). Skinner’s interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, musicology, and cultural studies. His work addresses migration, memory, and artistic expression across global African communities. Recent articles analyze hip hop ethics, Nordic multiculturalism, and the role of Islam in Malian music.