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Kieran O'Halloranمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Thinking
• Posthumanism
• Digital Humanities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kieran O'Halloran is a Reader in Applied Linguistics at King's College London, based in the School of Education, Communication & Society within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Applied Linguistics from University College London. His research focuses on critical thinking, posthumanism, and digital pedagogy, integrating corpus linguistics and posthumanist theory. Key interests include creative teaching methods, digital text analysis, and the intersection of technology with education. He teaches modules such as 'Critical Posthumanism, Digital Data' and 'Film, Poetry, Style' in the BA English Language and Linguistics program. O'Halloran's work emphasizes innovative approaches to literary interpretation using AI and digital tools, as seen in his recent articles on AI-driven creative analysis and posthumanist stylistics. He leads initiatives like the King’s Festival of Artificial Intelligence, exploring AI's role in education and creativity. His research is affiliated with the Research Centre for Language, Discourse & Communication, focusing on descriptive linguistics and applied linguistic practices. Publications include books like Posthumanism and Deconstructing Arguments (2017) and Posthumanism and Corpus Linguistics (2022), alongside peer-reviewed articles in Language and Literature and Discourse, Context & Media . His pedagogical contributions highlight digital literacy and creative problem-solving in higher education.

• Organizational Change
• Employee-Driven Innovation (EDI)
• Leadership
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oscar Amundsen is a Professor of Organization Studies at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences at NTNU. His research focuses on organizational change, employee-driven innovation (EDI), leadership, and organizational culture. He teaches in Master’s programs in 'Learning in Work Life and Society' and 'Management and Organisation', as well as the PhD program in Educational Science. His research emphasizes practical application of academic knowledge to improve organizations across public, private, and voluntary sectors. Key themes include fostering innovation through cultural transformation, leadership practices, and employee engagement. His recent book How to Become a Dream Organization (2025) outlines strategies for leaders to cultivate innovative and attractive workplaces. Amundsen has led research groups such as COOL (Conditions for Learning and Innovation in Higher Education and Work), COIN (Collaboration and Innovation), and LAS (Learning in Work Life and Society). His work bridges theory and practice, with publications in journals like International Journal of Learning and Change and Journal of Knowledge Management . He has authored multiple books on organizational change, innovation management, and leadership, many translated into Danish and Swedish. His outreach activities include media contributions (articles in Aftenposten , Adresseavisen , etc.), podcasts, and collaborative projects with organizations. He emphasizes translating academic insights into actionable strategies for real-world organizational challenges.

Kyle Harperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infectious Disease History
• Climate Change Impact
• Environmental Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kyle Harper is a Professor of Classics and Letters and the G.T. and Libby Blankenship Chair in the History of Liberty at the University of Oklahoma. He serves as Senior Advisor to the President and is Provost Emeritus at his alma mater. Harper’s research bridges the natural sciences and historical analysis, focusing on the interplay between climate, disease, and human societies. His work examines how pandemics like the Justinianic Plague and environmental shifts shaped the Roman Empire’s decline, as well as broader themes in human ecological impact and biodiversity loss. He has authored four influential books, including The Fate of Rome and Plagues upon the Earth , which integrate historical, climatological, and biological perspectives. Harper’s accolades include Guggenheim and Andrew Carnegie Fellowships, and his research often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, such as tracing ancient marble provenance through geochemistry. Current projects include The Last Animal , a global history of human-animal interactions and their environmental consequences. Research Interests : Historical epidemiology and pandemic dynamics Climate change impacts on ancient societies Human ecological transformation and biodiversity Late Antiquity and Roman social history Interdisciplinary methods in historical research Awards and Honors : Guggenheim Fellowship (2025) Andrew Carnegie Fellowship (2020) James Henry Breasted Prize (2011) PROSE Award in History of Science (2021) Recent Work : Harper’s 2025 paper on the origins of the Justinianic Plague reinterprets its spread via the Hephthalite Empire, while his forthcoming book The Last Animal addresses anthropogenic biodiversity loss. He also collaborates on projects like the Nazareth Inscription’s marble provenance analysis, demonstrating the utility of geochemistry in historical research.

Alicia M Turnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religion and Colonialism
• Buddhism in Southeast Asia
• Colonial Secularism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alicia M Turner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago Divinity School, alongside an MA in History of Religions and a BA in Religion and Women’s Studies. Her research focuses on the intersections of religion, colonialism, secularism, and nationalism in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar/Burma. She examines Buddhist institutions and identities over the past 150 years, with emphasis on colonial-era transformations and contemporary religious dynamics. Her major work includes the book Saving Buddhism: The Impermanence of Religion in Colonial Burma , which analyzes Buddhist lay associations and the fluidity of religious concepts. Current projects include a collaborative biography of U Dhammaloka, a 19th-century Irish-born Buddhist monk who resisted British colonialism, and studies on Buddhist secularism and religious tolerance in Myanmar. Turner's professional leadership roles include serving as Editor of The Journal of Burma Studies (2007-2017), and active participation in academic organizations such as the Association of Asian Studies. She contributes to initiatives like the Inya Institute, focusing on Myanmar research and heritage. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, emphasizing how colonial frameworks shaped modern religious identities. Key themes include the role of Buddhism in nationalist movements, the impact of colonial secularism, and transnational religious networks.

Cemil Aydinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International History
• Global History
• Pan-Islamism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Cemil Aydin is a Professor of Global History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on international/global history, with particular emphasis on Pan-Islamism, Pan-Asianism, and critiques of Eurocentrism. BA: Boğaziçi University, Istanbul (1991) MA: Istanbul University (1995) PhD: Harvard University (2002) Research Interests Dr. Aydin explores the intellectual history of global anti-Westernism, Ottoman-Japanese imperial interactions, and the conceptualization of the 'Muslim World.' His work bridges world order theories , nationalism studies , and history of science in Eurasian contexts. Recent Publications His scholarship spans from 2002 to 2025, analyzing civilizational narratives, decolonization processes, and transnational Islamic movements. Notable themes include the Treaty of Lausanne in geopolitical memory, anti-imperial ideologies , and Ottoman caliphate politics . Teaching Dr. Aydin teaches courses like The World since 1945 , History of Muslim Societies , and Asian, African, and Middle Eastern history seminars .

Tamara Cummingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Childhood Education
• Educator Well-being
• Workforce Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Tamara Cumming serves as Associate Director Workforce and Policy at the Children's Voices Centre at Charles Sturt University (CSU). With over 20 years in early childhood roles—including academic positions since 2014—she specializes in educator well-being, workforce sustainability, and practice complexity. She co-leads the Early Childhood Educator Well-being Project and supervises PhD students in related areas. Tamara also supports rural/remote child services through contract research and evaluations for entities like SDN Children's Services and WorkSafe Victoria. Her research interests stem from her 2015 CSU PhD thesis on early childhood educators' practice negotiations. She collaborates internationally through initiatives like the WECARE alliance and actively engages in professional organizations such as Early Childhood Australia and OMEP. Recent work emphasizes cross-national comparisons (e.g., WECARE alliance) and innovative supervision models for educators. Articles focus on job demands, followership dynamics, and clinical support strategies. Tamara has presented at events like the Early Childhood Voices Conference and contributed to media discussions on childcare workforce challenges.

Silke Mendeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern and Contemporary History
• Transnational and European History
• Francophonie and Colonialism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silke Mende is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History (19th–21st century) at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster since April 2021. Her research spans transnational entanglements, secularism, colonialism, Francophonie, and social movements, with a focus on Germany, France, and Western Europe. She leads the project Secularism as a (Post-)Colonial Challenge? Religion and Republicanism in Marseille (EXC 2060 A3-30) and contributes to the DFG Cluster of Excellence Competing Truths. Strategies and Reflections in the Changing Public Spheres . 2018: Habilitation in Modern and Contemporary History, University of Tübingen 2009: Ph.D. in Philosophy and History, University of Tübingen 1997–2003: Studies in Modern History, Medieval History, and Political Science at Tübingen and Aix-en-Provence Her work explores the history of democracy (since 1970s), transnational history (19th–20th centuries), and new history of ideas . Recent articles analyze the evolution of Francophonie, the German Greens’ ideological shifts, and secularism in postcolonial Marseille. She has received the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize for early-career scholars (2011) and serves on the board of the Association for Political History since 2023. Scientific Awards : Dr. Leopold Lucas-Nachwuchswissenschaftler-Preis (2011)

Rebekka Friedmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Peacebuilding
• Conflict and Peace Studies
• Transitional Justice
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebekka Friedman is an Associate Professor (Reader) in International Relations at King's College London's Department of War Studies, part of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Her work focuses on peacebuilding, transitional justice, gender studies, and post-conflict recovery. She holds a PhD and MA from LSE and a BA from McGill University. Research interests include gendered legacies of violence, post-conflict reconciliation, and the intersection of care and peacebuilding. Notable projects include an ERC Consolidator grant on 'Relational Harm' (2025–2030) and leadership in the UKRI GCRF Gender, Justice and Security Hub. She explores visual ethnography and participatory methods, including a documentary film on Sri Lanka's post-war recovery. Publications highlight gender dynamics in Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone, transitional justice mechanisms, and parental trauma in conflict zones. Awards include the APSA Women and Politics Best Paper prize (2022). She supervises PhD students on topics like Colombia's peace process and post-conflict education in Sri Lanka. Active in research groups like the Conflict, Security & Development Research Group and the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War.

• Medieval History
• Bulgarian Medieval History
• Byzantine Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Academician Vasil Todorov Gyuzelev (born 1936) is a prominent Bulgarian historian specializing in medieval Bulgarian history. He holds a professorship at Sofia University and served as director of the National Museum of History (1975-1977). Elected associate member (1995) and later academician (2003) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, his work bridges academic research and public heritage preservation. After graduating from Sofia University (1954-1959), Gyuzelev began his career at Dimitrovgrad's Museum of History before transitioning to university teaching. His research focuses on medieval Bulgarian political structures, cultural exchanges, and historiographical debates. Key themes include the reign of Prince Boris I, the influence of Byzantine culture, and the legacy of Cyril and Methodius. With over 50 books and 240 articles, his publications analyze regional dynamics in the Bulgarian Northeast, museum curation ethics, and the interplay between historical narratives and national identity. His 2006 work Bulgarians are a Nation with an Unlived Childhood critiques modern perceptions of Bulgarian historical development through a sociological lens. Gyuzelev's contributions to cultural heritage preservation include curating exhibitions at the National Museum of History that emphasize interactive engagement with material culture. Despite his prolific output, he remains active in mentoring new scholars through lectures and academic advising, though formal student names are not listed in available materials.

Jez Coramمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Media Practice
• Expanded Essay Film
• Collective Storytelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jez Coram is a Lecturer in Digital Media Practice at the University of Leeds , School of Media and Communication. He holds a practice-led PhD in Fine Art, Film, and Digital Cultures from Newcastle University, supervised by leading figures in the field. With a background in the third sector, he has extensive experience in multimedia design, research, and community engagement. Research Focus: Expanded essay film, socio-cultural-techno perceptions, climate futures, hybrid documentary practices, and sustainability. Current Projects: Co-Investigator on the Polycrisis Research Network (Horizons Institute); leads the longitudinal study Essaying the Gare with Mick Schofield. Teaching and Professional Roles: Currently teaches on the BA Digital Media programme. Previously a Teaching Assistant at Newcastle University and a facilitator in community art projects like For the Love of People . Professional memberships include the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures and Advance HE (FHEA). Artistic Outputs: 15+ films/installations (2012–present) blending personal testimony, archive material, and speculative environments. Notable works: The Black Prince , Capteur , The Derealisation Effect , and We're All Someone's Daughter, We're All Someone's Son (Grenfell solidarity project). Grants and Collaborations: Funded by Horizons Institute, Arts Council England, Screen Yorkshire, and Freedom Studios. Collaborations span institutions like West Yorkshire Playhouse, Justice4Grenfell Campaign, and Purple Patch Arts board.

Wolfram Drewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural History of Politics in the Middle Ages
• Comparative History
• World and Global History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wolfram Drews is a Professor of Medieval History specializing in early and high middle ages, with a focus on transcultural history at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster since March 2011. He is actively involved in the Cluster of Excellence as both a Principal Investigator and member of the Board of Directors. His research spans multiple fields including cultural history of politics, world and global history, and strategies of integration between Christian and Islamic societies in the medieval period. His academic background includes: Habilitation at the University of Cologne (2007) PhD from Freie Universität Berlin (2000) MA in History, Jewish Studies and Theology from Freie Universität Berlin (1998) MA (Diploma) in English and Spanish from Humboldt-Universität Berlin (1991) Drews' research primarily explores the complex interrelationships between Christian, Jewish, and Islamic societies during the medieval period, with particular emphasis on Spain. His work examines how political power was constructed and maintained across cultural boundaries, how religious identities were negotiated, and how knowledge systems interacted across the Mediterranean world. He has developed innovative approaches to transcultural history that move beyond traditional national and religious frameworks to examine the fluid interactions between different medieval societies. His scholarship reveals how medieval societies constantly redefined their boundaries through processes of entanglement, conflict, and coexistence. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on religious interactions, political legitimacy, and cultural entanglements in medieval Spain and the broader Mediterranean world. Drews frequently examines how religious communities negotiated their identities and political positions within pluralistic societies, with particular attention to Jewish communities in Christian and Islamic contexts. His work shows increasing engagement with global and comparative frameworks for understanding medieval political and religious dynamics. Drews has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions: Member of Academia Europaea (2018) Dumbarton Oaks Fellowship (2012) Friedrich-Meinecke-Preis (2001) DAAD Scholarship (1994) TEMPUS Scholarship (1991) As an academic leader, Drews serves as executive director of the Institute of Early Medieval Studies and editor of the journal "Frühmittelalterliche Studien." He has supervised doctoral students including Franziska Kleybolte (2022) and Nadeem Khan (2017), focusing on topics related to religious minorities and political structures in medieval Spain. His leadership extends to various research initiatives including the Excellence Cluster "Religion und Politik" and the research group "Xenokratie vor Ort." Drews leads significant research projects including "Discourses of Purity and Purification in Medieval Spain" and previously directed "Monarchical Rule and Religious Community-Building" until 2018. His work is situated within several theoretical frameworks examining differentiation, conflict, ambiguity, decision-making, and migration within medieval transcultural contexts.

Philip Bockholtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Islamic History
• Translation Studies
• Manuscript Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Bockholt is a Junior Professor (Tenure Track) for the History of the Turco-Persian World and Emmy Noether Junior Research Group Leader at the Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies , University of Münster. His research focuses on the history of the Eastern Islamic World (1400–1800), transregional translation processes, knowledge transfer in the Eastern Mediterranean, manuscript studies, and confessional groups in Islam. He is the principal investigator of the DFG-funded TRANSLAPT Emmy Noether Group (2022–2028) and leads the subproject Arabic-Ottoman Translations of Qurʾānic Exegesis (Tafsīr) within the Cluster of Excellence EXC 2060. 2024: Habilitation in Islamic Studies 2018: PhD, Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies 2005–2013: BA/MA in Islamic Studies, History, and Theology (Bochum, Münster, Berlin, Jerusalem, Cairo, Istanbul, Tehran) His research explores intra-Islamic knowledge transfer via Arabic-Persian-Ottoman translations, with a focus on historiography, mirror-of-princes literature, and manuscript variants. He has extensively analyzed the Ḥabīb al-Siyar by Khvāndamīr and its cross-regional dissemination. His recent articles examine textual modifications in Safavid-to-Ottoman translations, multilingualism in Ottoman-Persian contexts, and manuscript annotations as evidence of readership engagement. He co-edited Elsine-i S̱elās̱e: Cultural Analysis of Ottoman Translation (2025) and Multilingualism, Translation, Transfer: Persian in the Ottoman Empire (2024). 2020 Classical Islamic World Book Prize 2019 Annemarie-Schimmel-Stiftung Forschungspreis 2019 S.I.E. European Award Honorable Mention 2015 I.B. Tauris Prize DFG Emmy Noether Funding Bockholt supervises four doctoral candidates on topics including Ottoman Quranic exegesis, biographical dictionaries, and Sufi networks. He has held visiting positions at institutions in Tokyo, Paris, Jerusalem, Madrid, and St. Petersburg. His teaching includes seminars on Islamic manuscript culture, Ottoman translation processes, and confessional groups in the early modern Islamic world. He is a scientific secretary in the Saxon Academy of Sciences’ Afrika – Asien – Europa commission and organizes international conferences on manuscript transmission and Persian-Ottoman exchange.

Perpetua Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Children's Rights
• Youth Participation
• Educational Agency
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Perpetua Kirby is an Assistant Professor in Childhood and Youth (Education) at the School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex . She specializes in children’s rights, participation, and agency, utilizing ethnographic and multimodal methodologies to explore democratic approaches to education. Her work bridges research and practice, focusing on sustainability education and transformative models through collaborations with organizations like the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (CIRCY) and the Centre for Teaching and Learning Research (CTLR) . Research Themes: Children’s rights and agency in educational settings Interdisciplinary sustainability education (Global North/South) Ethnographic and creative research methods Transformative pedagogies for climate uncertainty Key Projects: Nuffield-funded study on children’s voices and data in UK local authorities Collaboration with PASTRES Programme on art-based climate pedagogy Fellow of Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) Teaching: Co-convenes Forest Food Garden elective at University of Sussex Supervises MA in Education and doctoral research training Media Impact: Featured in BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, Financial Times, Huffington Post

Kostas Arvanitisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Digital Heritage
• Museology
• Cultural Heritage
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Kostas Arvanitis is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Museology, Institute for Cultural Practice, University of Manchester. His work bridges museology, archaeology, cultural heritage, and digital technology, focusing on innovative ways to enhance audience engagement and institutional performance through digital means. Institution: University of Manchester Department: Centre for Museology, Institute for Cultural Practice Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Dr. Arvanitis's research centers on Digital Heritage, particularly the integration of digital technologies in museums and heritage sites. He investigates how mobile and social media can transform curation, interpretation, and public interaction. A key focus of his current work is the use of data to capture cultural experiences and inform performance appraisal within cultural organizations, as part of the Culture Metrics Project funded by the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts (Big Data strand). His broader interests include the museum representation of everyday life, professional standards in galleries and museums, and effective communication strategies for archaeological and built heritage. These interdisciplinary inquiries position him at the forefront of contemporary debates about democratizing heritage and redefining institutional authority through participatory practices. Although no recent publications or scientific awards are listed in the provided material, his active participation in international academic conferences such as ACHS 2016 underscores his ongoing contribution to the field. His session on 'Amphipolis 2.0: Authority, Archaeology and Social Media Activism' reflects a critical engagement with the power dynamics between official heritage narratives and grassroots digital activism. Advising and Grants: No information available on students or advisees. Currently involved in the Culture Metrics Project, supported by funding from the Digital R&D Fund for the Arts under its Big Data initiative. Labs and Research Teams: Member of the Centre for Museology within the Institute for Cultural Practice at the University of Manchester, contributing to research on digital interventions and co-production in heritage contexts.

Ian Sturrockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Game Studies
• Narratology
• Game Narrative
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian Sturrock is a Senior Lecturer in Games, Animation & Visual Effects at Teesside University, within the Department of Computing & Games. He is actively involved in teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate, and foundation levels, and contributes to the university's Arts Research Group. His academic work spans game design, narrative theory, and digital innovation, with a strong focus on motivation and world-building in games. His research interests include: Game narrative and narratology Transmedia storytelling and world-building Player motivation and identity Cybersecurity awareness through games The cultural impact of role-playing games Dr. Sturrock's recent publications explore innovative frameworks for measuring game motivation and examine how transmedia narratives can promote social justice. His work often bridges academic theory with practical game design, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has led the Innovate UK-funded project 'HackEscape,' which uses game mechanics to teach cybersecurity. His research has been published in journals such as Gamevironments and Analog Game Studies , and he has contributed to educational syllabi collections on game design pedagogy. He is currently accepting PhD students and has supervised research in game studies. Dr. Sturrock was previously affiliated with the University of Hertfordshire, where he served as Partnership Manager for the Creative Enterprise degree and contributed to the Media Research Group, co-organizing the first international Game of Thrones Conference in 2017. His professional engagements include media contributions on video game adaptations and the success of Games Workshop, reflecting his public-facing scholarship. He is an active researcher with a growing body of peer-reviewed work in digital games and narrative.