جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Indigenous Literatures
• Native American Literature
• World Cinema
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David L Erben serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at The University of Toledo's College of Arts and Letters, specializing in Indigenous and non-Western literary and cinematic traditions. His scholarly profile demonstrates active engagement with global narrative forms and cross-cultural discourse. Education: Ph.D. from University of South Florida Dr. Erben's research centers on Indigenous Literatures and Native American storytelling traditions, with significant contributions to World Cinema studies through his Fourth World Cinema framework. His work examines visual-textual design strategies in Native American literature while exploring cross-cultural dialogues between Eastern and Western literary traditions, particularly Confucian influences on modernist writers like Ezra Pound. He also investigates contemporary media phenomena including clickbait mechanics in digital journalism. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2022) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Indigenous narrative sovereignty through textual and visual strategies, (2) East-West literary intersections in modernist contexts, and (3) contemporary media discourse analysis. These strands demonstrate methodological versatility across literary criticism, visual studies, and media linguistics while maintaining consistent focus on marginalized narrative traditions. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available institutional records Advising and Grants: VIVO database indicates no active research grants. Publicly available materials contain no listings of graduate students, PhD candidates, or formal advisees. His workshop activities at North-Ossetian State University (Russia) and Qilu University (China) suggest international teaching engagements without formal advising structures. Labs and Teams: No dedicated research laboratories, digital humanities initiatives, or structured research teams are referenced in institutional profiles. His collaborative outputs show zero co-authors across 17 publications, indicating primarily independent scholarship.

Ľubica Voľanskáمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Historical Anthropology
• Biographical Research
• Family Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ľubica Voľanská (Herzánová) is a Researcher at the Institute of Ethnology and Social Anthropology , Slovak Academy of Sciences, with a focus on historical anthropology, biographical research, and intangible cultural heritage. She holds an Mgr. (1999) and PhD (2005) in Ethnology-History from Comenius University , Bratislava. Key Research Themes : Family dynamics, aging studies, post-socialist transformation, and cultural memory. Projects : Co-coordinator for the COST Action IS1402 Ageism (2014-2018), contributor to UNESCO heritage initiatives, and leader in digital education projects like InovEduc. Her publications analyze aging through autobiographical texts and explore the interplay of family networks in shaping post-socialist trust systems. She has also co-edited works on comparative ethnography, including Nerodinná rodina na Slovensku (2007) and Veci a vecičky (2006). Awards include the V4 Young Researcher Award (2008) and the NSS Prize for conference organization (2008). Scientific Awards : V4 Young Researcher Award (2008) NSS Prize for Organizational Activity (2008) She contributes to international collaborations with institutions like the University of Vienna, UNESCO, and the Österreichisches Ost- und Südosteuropa-Institut. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, including exhibitions and digital archives.

• Immersive Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interface Design
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Volker Kuchelmeister is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), working as lead immersive designer at the UNSW felt Experience and Empathy Lab (feel). He has established and directed leading media-art research labs including the ZKM Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe Germany - Multimedia Studio; UNSW iCinema Centre Media Lab and the UNSW National Institute for Experimental Art - Immersive Media Lab. Kuchelmeister is an expert in presence, embodiment and place representation for immersive applications. His research spans immersive visualization, human-computer interaction, interface design, new media in the performing arts, cinematography, interactive narrative, experimental imaging, and spatial mapping. He explores how immersive technologies can transform understanding of memory, dementia, urban environments, and cultural heritage through projects like EmbodiMap VR, InSight AR, and waumananyi: the song on the wind. His recent work focuses on using immersive technologies for health applications, particularly dementia care and mental health. Projects like The Visit VR demonstrate his commitment to using immersive experiences to foster empathy and understanding of complex health conditions while exploring new forms of documentary and therapeutic applications. Dr. Kuchelmeister has received numerous awards for his work, including: Originality and Impact Award at the 25th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (2019) Dean's Award for Excellence in Research from UNSW Art & Design (2019) Gold IDEA Award for International Design Excellence (2009) Silver Medal at the Interactive Media Design Review (2001) Kuchelmeister has collaborated as Chief Investigator on multiple Australian Research Council, Australian Council for the Arts and University grants totaling over AUD 1.5 million. He has been a Senior Research Associate on groundbreaking immersive visualization projects and is a Co-Inventor of key iCinema technologies including AVIE (Advanced Visualization and Interaction Environment), iDome, and Spherecam 360º video capture system. These platforms have been deployed across twelve sites globally and generated $6.5 million in commercial sales. His immersive experiences, interactive installations and experimental video projects are exhibited internationally in prestigious venues including Centre Pompidou Paris, The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Powerhouse Museum Sydney, and Museum Victoria. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Robert Lepage, Saburo Teshigawara, Liz Lecompte and The Wooster Group, and William Forsythe.

Natasha Rahejaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Migration Studies
• Political Anthropology
• Visual Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natasha Raheja is a political and visual anthropologist and documentary filmmaker at Cornell University, focusing on migration, borders, and state power in South Asia. She holds a PhD in Anthropology from New York University, a Graduate Certificate in Culture and Media, an MA in Urdu from University of Texas at Austin, and dual bachelor's in Biology and Asian Studies from UT Austin. Her work combines ethnographic research with film to explore majority-minority relations, religious nationalism, and cross-border belonging through projects like her documentary Kitne Passports? and book Selective Welcome: Pakistani Hindus in India . She has received grants from Wenner-Gren Foundation, American Institute for Indian Studies, and Fulbright-Hays Program. Her films have been screened at international festivals and institutions, including Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland and Royal Anthropological Institute Film Festival. PhD in Anthropology, New York University MA in Urdu, University of Texas at Austin BS in Biology and BA in Asian Studies, University of Texas at Austin Her research spans political theory, visual anthropology, and South Asian studies, analyzing how majority-minority dynamics transcend nation-states. She employs multi-modal approaches, blending scholarly writing with experimental film, to investigate religious nationalism's impact on citizenship and infrastructure. Recent articles focus on media's role in migration, bureaucratic citizenship processes, and transnational identity formation. Raheja also teaches documentary production and has curated works like the Border Trilogy , examining non-human mobility across borders.

• Anthropology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Indigenous Peoples
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariam Abazeri is a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the College of Arts & Sciences, University of Miami. Her work bridges anthropological research with climate change studies, focusing on Indigenous and local communities' responses to environmental challenges. Research Interests: Mariam's research spans climate change impacts on social-ecological systems, degrowth theory, participatory governance, and decolonial feminisms. Her fieldwork in Kerman, Iran, examines climate adaptation strategies among farming communities, while her theoretical work connects feminist frameworks with ecological sustainability. Climate change adaptation in rural contexts Indigenous knowledge systems Participatory video as research method Intersection of degrowth and decolonial feminisms Recent Publications highlight global climate impacts on marginalized communities and critique growth-oriented paradigms through degrowth and decolonial lenses. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to analyze sociocultural dimensions of environmental crises.

Joseph Bumpمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal ecology
• Aquatic-terrestrial links
• Carnivore ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Joseph Bump is a Professor holding the Gordon W. Gullion Endowed Chair in Forest Wildlife Research & Education at the University of Minnesota, where he serves as Director of Graduate Studies for the Conservation Sciences Graduate Program. His interdisciplinary work bridges animal ecology and ecosystem science to address critical conservation challenges through empirical field research and theoretical synthesis. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. from Michigan Technological University M.S. from the University of Wyoming B.S. from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Professor Bump's research centers on predator-prey dynamics, carrion ecology, and aquatic-terrestrial nutrient flows, with emphasis on how large mammals engineer ecosystems. His work integrates stable isotope analysis, wildlife film, and environmental history to examine climate impacts on carnivore systems and ungulate-mediated nutrient cycling. He prioritizes translating fundamental ecological insights into practical conservation applications while exploring connections between science and humanities through ecopoetics. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on ecosystem engineering by predators and herbivores, with geographic scope spanning Arctic tundra, African savannas, and North American forests. His collaborative studies frequently investigate carrion decomposition effects on soil chemistry, spatial patterns of human-wildlife conflict, and climate-driven shifts in predator behavior, demonstrating methodological diversity from molecular analysis to landscape-scale modeling. Research funding has been secured from major federal agencies including the National Science Foundation, NASA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service, supplemented by state programs from Michigan DNR and Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resource Trust Fund, plus non-governmental support from National Geographic Society and Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. As an educator, he directs graduate studies while teaching Principles of Wildlife Management (FW4103) and Conservation Biology (FW 8452), with recent instruction in Stable Isotope Ecology and Field Mammalogy. His commitment to science communication extends beyond traditional academia through wildlife filmmaking and literary science writing.

• Design
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Academic Presentations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

T Miller is a researcher affiliated with Goldsmiths, University of London , focusing on intersections between design , science and technology studies (STS) , and academic presentation practices . Their work explores how humor, cinematic techniques, and design methodologies can reimagine knowledge communication in scholarly contexts.

• Animation Studies
• Character Design
• Stop-Motion Animation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julia Bracegirdle is a Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education (ACE) and the Department of Film and Journalism. She serves as MA Animation Co-Leader and BA (Hons.) Animation Senior Lecturer, specializing in art direction, character design, and experimental filmmaking pedagogy.

Timothy S Guthrieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Art
• Experimental Animation
• Documentary Filmmaking
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Timothy S Guthrie , MFA Professor and Joella Cohen Endowed Chair in Journalism at Creighton University’s College of Arts and Sciences, is a renowned multimedia visual artist and filmmaker based in Omaha. His interdisciplinary work bridges traditional art forms like drawing and oil painting with cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. Nebraska Arts Council Independent Artist Fellowships (2011, 2008, 2007, 2006) Recognized by OEA Awards: Best Visual Artist, Best Group Show (3x), Best New Media Artist (3x) International exhibitions: Sorbonne (Paris), Hiroshima Animation Festival, Athens International Animation Festival (Greece), and more Guthrie’s research explores the convergence of art, technology, and storytelling, exemplified by projects like the documentary Mother Kuskokwim and the interactive installation In Drones We Trust . His Missing Piece film series earned multiple accolades, including the 2017 GIFA Humanitarian Award. Scientific awards and honors include: 2017 Humanitarian Award (GIFA) Best of Show and Best Cinematography (RE:Image Film Festival, 2012) Top 25 MFA Sculptors in the Nation (International Sculpture Center, 1997) He actively participates in global film festivals and exhibitions, with works presented in the UK, Sweden, Bucharest, Sydney, London, and Toronto. Guthrie also co-founded the Pulled from the Matrix exhibition and served as a TEDx Omaha speaker in 2018.

Petra Andelka Andersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Disability Studies
• Cinematic Representation of Disability
• Film and Series Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Petra Andelka Anders is a Research Assistant at the Chair of Literature and Media within the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. As a scholar with disability herself, she brings lived experience to her academic work while serving as Contact Person for Students with Disabilities or Chronic Illnesses in her department and as a Member of the Representative Body for Severely Disabled Employees (SBV). Her professional journey includes completing her PhD at Leuphana University Lüneburg with a dissertation on disability representation in German cinema, followed by teaching and research positions that have established her as a leading voice in Disability Studies. Dr. Anders' research focuses on the cinematic representation of disability, interdisciplinary Disability Studies at the intersection with Queer and Gender Studies, and film and series analysis. Her work examines how disability is portrayed across various media formats, challenging problematic representations while highlighting progressive examples that present disability as part of human diversity rather than deviation from norms. She has developed frameworks for analyzing films through Disability Studies lenses, emphasizing intersectional approaches that consider how disability interacts with other identity markers. Her publication record shows consistent output since 2014, with increasing focus on intersectional analyses connecting disability with queerness, gender, and mental health. Recent works like 'Challenging Devaluation of Disability and Queerness through Cinematic Narratives' (2023) and 'The Disability Tax and the Accessibility Tax' (2022) demonstrate her evolving scholarship that addresses both representation and systemic barriers. She has also made significant contributions to policy discussions through her work with the competence group destigmatization commissioned by the Austrian Federal Ministry. Diversity Prize for Research and Teaching 2024 (Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg) Member of Grimme Prize jury (since 2022) Founding member of Including Disability journal (since 2022) Dr. Anders' teaching philosophy integrates Disability Studies with Film Studies, creating interdisciplinary learning environments where students develop critical perspectives on media representation. She has taught numerous courses on disability in film and television, serial analysis, and intersectional approaches to media studies. Her commitment to inclusive education extends beyond the classroom through her advocacy work for students with disabilities and her contributions to developing more accessible academic environments. As both a researcher and practitioner, Dr. Anders bridges theoretical scholarship with practical applications in media production, policy development, and educational accessibility.

Cari Ann Shim Shamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dance
• Technology in Performing Arts
• Digital Media
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Cari Ann Shim Sham serves as an Associate Arts Professor of Dance and Technology at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she bridges academic scholarship with creative practice in performance arts and digital innovation. Her work exemplifies the integration of technological advancement within traditional artistic disciplines. Her research and creative focus centers on: Interdisciplinary applications of technology in dance choreography Digital storytelling methodologies Emergent media in live performance Human-computer interaction in artistic expression Cross-platform narrative development Recognized as an award-winning filmmaker and director, her creative output has received critical acclaim though specific accolades remain undocumented in available sources. Her professional identity uniquely merges pedagogical leadership with active artistic production in the evolving landscape of performance technology.

• Film Direction
• Science Fiction Film
• Video Game Narrative
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Wellenreiter serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Music, Theatre and Film at Saint Joseph's University, where he teaches digital filmmaking, television production, and film studies. Concurrently, he operates as founder of Philadelphia-based Severine Pictures, maintaining an active creative practice alongside academic duties. His educational foundation includes a BS in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MFA in Film and Media Arts from Temple University. This dual training supports his integration of scholarly research with professional production. Professor Wellenreiter's research centers on narrative structures across media, particularly examining authorial control in video games (Fallout, Mass Effect, Metal Gear Solid) and multicultural storytelling in film. His creative output manifests in retro-style sci-fi thrillers like Mirrors (2018) and Red Medusa (2013), which explore international perspectives through both content and production frameworks. His scholarly publication record includes the 2015 Journal of Screenwriting article analyzing video game narrative mechanics, demonstrating consistent interdisciplinary engagement between academic theory and creative practice. Award highlights include: Best Sci-Fi Feature Film for Mirrors (Chicago International Genre Film Festival, 2018) Best Visual FX for Mirrors (Roswell Sci-Fi Film Festival, 2018) Best Feature Film for Red Medusa (Terror Film Festival, 2013) Dramatic Directing Award for Red Medusa (Amsterdam Film Festival, 2013) Professor Wellenreiter's teaching leverages his industry experience, particularly through Severine Pictures productions which provide practical case studies for students. His films' international festival circulation and distribution channels—including West African markets and Indieflix—demonstrate successful project funding models that enrich classroom discussions about media economics. Through Severine Pictures, he directs feature films and surreal music videos (for Robert Pollard, Mahogany, The Teeth) that achieve global distribution, creating a professional ecosystem where academic research directly informs creative output and vice versa.

Maya Livioمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate and Sustainability
• Environmental Equity and Justice
• Media Technologies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maya Livio is Assistant Professor of Climate, Environmental Justice, Media and Communication and Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American University. Her work bridges environmental studies, media theory, and digital technology through an intersectional feminist and justice-oriented lens. Dr. Livio's research examines the contact zones between ecosystems and technological systems, with particular focus on media technologies used for biodiversity conservation. Dr. Livio's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Colorado-Boulder, an MA from the University of Amsterdam, and a residency at Caltech. Her professional experience extends beyond academia to include curatorial work at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Media Archaeology Lab, where she developed expertise in environmental media and digital justice. Dr. Livio's research interests center on climate and sustainability, environmental equity and justice, and the intersection of media technologies with ecological systems. She examines how tools like camera traps, digital twins, and AI for conservation operate within complex social and ecological contexts, with particular attention to issues of power, access, representation, and Indigenous sovereignty in conservation efforts. Her work challenges conventional approaches to environmental technology by applying intersectional feminist perspectives that highlight the importance of community knowledge and Indigenous sovereignty in conservation efforts. Dr. Livio's recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple venues, with publications spanning academic journals, conference proceedings, and art catalogs. Her work shows a clear trajectory toward examining the ethical dimensions of environmental technologies, with increasing focus on avian conservation, queer ecology, and feminist approaches to data and technology. Greenberg Faculty Fellowship (2023-2025) Airlie Research & Innovation Award (2023) Caltech-Huntington Art + Research Residency (2023) Creator Development Fund from New Music USA (2022) INSITE Fund from RedLine Contemporary Art Center and Andy Warhol Foundation (2019-2020) Dr. Livio actively mentors students through research projects and has served as co-PI on grants that support collaborative knowledge production. Her approach to supervision emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and justice-oriented research practices. She has been involved in organizing symposia and workshops that create spaces for feminist and critical approaches to media technology and environmental studies. Currently, Dr. Livio is leading several significant projects including a feature film and paper on AI for avian conservation through queer ecology, a multimodal research project on camera trapping in Los Angeles, and a book on digital conservation. She also serves as curator for 'Data Rich, Dirt Poor,' a museum-wide exhibition at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (2025-2026).

• Cinematography
• Film Lighting
• Film Production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sylwester Adamski is a distinguished lighting director and film co-producer with over five decades of experience in the Polish film industry. He serves as a lecturer at the Warsaw Film School and collaborates with the Cinematography and Television Production Department of the Leon Schiller National Film School in Łódź and the Wajda School in Warsaw. Adamski's research and professional interests focus on cinematography, particularly lighting design and camera operation across various film genres. His expertise spans traditional film techniques and modern digital cinematography, with special proficiency in creating appropriate lighting setups for drama, horror, comedy, and documentary productions. He has developed specialized techniques for different production contexts including television series, feature films, and documentaries. His recent filmography demonstrates consistent activity through 2025, with notable projects including SECOND FURY (2025), LARP. LOVE, TROLLS, AND OTHER QUESTS (2025), and HOSTAGES (2024). These works showcase his versatility across genres and production formats, maintaining high technical standards throughout his long career. Adamski has received significant professional recognition, most notably becoming an honorary member of the Polish Society of Cinematographers (PSC) in 2023. He also serves on the editorial board of FilmPro magazine, further establishing his influence in the Polish film community. As founder of the Heliograf company in 1990, Adamski has contributed to the film production infrastructure in Poland. His educational work at major Polish film institutions helps train the next generation of cinematographers, bridging academic instruction with practical industry experience. His career represents a remarkable continuity from the analog film era through to contemporary digital production techniques.

Jason Jakaitisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Documentary
• Community Media
• Film Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jason Jakaitis serves as Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Media Production in the School of Liberal Arts at Saint Mary's College of California. Previously, he held positions as Director of Independent Media at the Bay Area Video Coalition (2014-2015) and adjunct faculty roles at San Francisco State University (2016-2018) and College of San Mateo (2013-2019). His professional trajectory bridges academic teaching with community-based media production and independent filmmaking. Professor Jakaitis's research and creative work focuses on documentary filmmaking with particular emphasis on disability representation, community media, and experimental film techniques. His work explores personal narratives around illness and disability, social justice history, and innovative storytelling formats. He works across multiple media including 16mm film, digital documentary, augmented reality experiences, and community video projects. His film Mothersbane won the Jury Prize at the 2011 South by Southwest Film Festival and received multiple awards at disability-focused film festivals. His recent work includes The Merry Widow (2020), a documentary exploring his mother's ovarian cancer diagnosis, and a Black Panthers augmented reality audio walking tour created in collaboration with former party members. Current projects include a documentary series with Densho documenting Japanese American incarceration testimonies. His awards include: Mothersbane: South by Southwest - Jury Award (2011) Mothersbane: Picture This International Disability Fest - Best Short Documentary (2011) The Merry Widow: DOCUtah - Distinctive Piece Award Jason Jakaitis Memorial Scholarship established at SFSU (2019) Princess Grace Award and Panavision New Filmmaker Grant Professor Jakaitis supervises student media production projects, including collaborations with the League of Women Voters, and maintains an active creative practice that informs his teaching. His approach emphasizes hands-on production experience with both traditional film formats and emerging media technologies, grounded in ethical documentary practices and community engagement. His Media Production Program provides students with opportunities to work on community-based projects while developing technical skills in film production, documentary storytelling, and emerging media formats. The program reflects his commitment to connecting academic training with real-world media production and social engagement.