جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Criminal Justice History
• Forensic Medicine
• History of Crime
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Katherine D. Watson is a leading historian of criminal justice and forensic medicine at Oxford Brookes University, where she has been teaching since 2004. She holds the academic rank of Professor of Criminal Justice History within the School of Education, Humanities and Languages and is affiliated with the Department of History. Her research is highly interdisciplinary, bridging law, medicine, and social history, with a focus on crime in Britain from the 17th century onward. Professor of Criminal Justice History, Oxford Brookes University School of Education, Humanities and Languages Department of History Email: kwatson@brookes.ac.uk Watson earned her DPhil in modern history from the University of Oxford, following earlier studies at the Universities of Western Ontario and Leeds. Her academic journey has been supported by prestigious grants and fellowships from the Wellcome Trust, British Academy, and Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, reflecting the significance and impact of her research. DPhil, University of Oxford University of Leeds University of Western Ontario Her research centers on the history of crime, forensic medicine, and medico-legal practice in Britain, particularly from 1700 to the mid-20th century. Key areas include criminal poisoning, homicide, assault (including acid throwing), and the role of medical expertise in legal proceedings. She has published a major monograph on medico-legal practice (2020) and is currently writing a book on poisoning crimes in the West. Her work often explores gender, social class, and regional variations in crime and justice. Watson’s 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of medicine and law in historical criminal cases. Themes include forensic toxicology, expert testimony, Jack the Ripper, infanticide, and the development of forensic medicine as a discipline. Her recent co-edited volume, The Routledge Handbook of Jack the Ripper Studies (2025), demonstrates her leadership in interdisciplinary crime scholarship. Her scientific recognition includes support from the Wellcome Trust, British Academy, and Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. These awards underscore her contributions to the history of medicine and crime. Wellcome Trust Fellowship British Academy Grant Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Fellowship Watson has supervised multiple PhD and MA students, including Fraser Joyce (on identifying the unknown dead), Mary Gifford (on medical themes in 18th-century novels), and current candidates researching homicide in Lancashire, police detectives, and the academic development of forensic medicine. She welcomes new students interested in the history of forensic medicine and crime since the 17th century. Her research has been funded by major grants, and she has organized key academic events such as international conferences on violence and forensic chemistry. She is actively involved in research groups including Medicine, Health and Society and the History of Crime. She co-organizes the blog Legal History Miscellany and contributes to public understanding through media appearances, including documentaries like Murder, Mystery and My Family and the podcast Moments In Medicine #9 .

Ross Sloanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Literature
• Essays
• Graphic Novels (Conventional and Literary)
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ross Sloan is a Teaching Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, where he has taught since 2009 while serving as Assistant Director of Forensics and coach of the SMU Speech Team. His academic home reflects his dual expertise in literary analysis and student mentorship across competitive speech and writing instruction. Education: MA in English from Southern Methodist University BA in History from Southern Methodist University Sloan's research centers on American Literature with specialized focus on Essays, Graphic Novels (both conventional and literary forms), and Popular Culture. He examines how graphic narratives address complex social issues including genocide, systemic oppression, gender dynamics, and historical trauma through interdisciplinary literary and cultural analysis, positioning comics as serious academic artifacts worthy of scholarly attention. His publication trends reveal sustained engagement with graphic novels as vehicles for exploring historical events and sociopolitical themes, particularly emphasizing visual storytelling techniques, feminist reinterpretations of superhero mythology, and the representation of violence across cultural contexts. This work consistently bridges academic literary criticism with contemporary popular culture discourse. Awards: Laura Kesselman Devlin Award (2013-2014) H.O.P.E. Honoree (2010, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019) Best Professor at SMU by The Daily Campus (2016) Peruna Professor for Dedman College (2014-2015) Extra Mile Award (2019) As Speech Team coach and Forensics Director, Sloan actively mentors students in competitive debate and public speaking while advising undergraduate researchers in literature and writing courses. His classroom approach emphasizes critical engagement with texts across genres including his specialty in graphic narratives. Sloan maintains active involvement with campus life through speech coaching and teaches courses spanning first-year composition, literature surveys, and specialized topics like Denominational Diversity in America and Violence in Literature.

Alexandra Warwickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th-century Literature and Culture
• Fin de Siècle Studies
• Gothic Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexandra Warwick is Professor of English Studies and Head of the School of Humanities at the University of Westminster. Since joining the institution in 1991, she has focused on 19th-century literature and culture, particularly the fin de siècle era. Her work bridges Gothic studies, Victorian crime narratives, and the intersection of archaeology with literary imagination. Education BA in English, University of London MSc in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, University of London PhD in English, University of London Her research explores the Gothic tradition, including works on Oscar Wilde, Andrew Lang, and the Whitechapel Murders. Publications include analyses of Dracula's cultural impact and the influence of archaeology on Victorian thought. Her 15 most recent articles span Gothic architecture, zombie apocalypse narratives, and interdisciplinary studies linking literature to science and urban crisis. Teaching and Supervision Teaches Writing Sexuality and Monsters and the Nineteenth Century Supervises PhD topics on May Sinclair, Eliza Haywood, Mary Kingsley, and Victorian skin diseases Active supervision includes theses on subjects like Christina Rossetti, Mildred Trotter, and intangible cultural heritage

• Historical Criminology
• Cultural Criminology
• Visual Criminology
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Alexa Neale is Assistant Professor in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology and the Department of Sociology. She holds a PhD in History from the University of Sussex (2016), where she has been active in teaching and research since 2012, progressing from Associate Tutor to Leverhulme Early Career Fellow and now Assistant Professor. Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Sussex (2021) PhD in History, University of Sussex (2016) MA in Contemporary History, University of Sussex (2013) BA in History, University of Leicester (2011) Her research lies at the intersection of historical and cultural criminology, with a focus on visual and narrative representations of crime. Key themes include courtroom evidence, crime scene photography, 'True Crime' media, and the social memory of capital punishment. She employs interdisciplinary methods including archival research, visual analysis, narrative interpretation, and mobile ethnography. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in historical criminology, particularly centered on 20th-century England and Wales. The articles reveal a strong focus on race, gender, and class in capital punishment decisions, forensic storytelling, and the visualization of crime. There is a clear methodological emphasis on visual and narrative data, with recurring engagement with archives, photographs, miniatures, and media representations. The works demonstrate a deepening inquiry into how mercy, justice, and public sentiment are shaped by cultural and racial narratives. Dr Neale has been recognized with several prestigious fellowships: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022) Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (2021) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021) She has secured competitive research funding, most notably the Leverhulme Trust grant for her project 'Black Books: The Institutional Memory of Hanging and Mercy at the Home Office' (2019–2022). She actively supervises student dissertations in criminology and sociology and has extensive teaching experience in research methods, gender, justice, and historical crime. She also contributes to academic service through peer review for journals such as The British Journal of Criminology and Crime, Histoire et Societes , and has served on ESRC funding panels. Her research is deeply collaborative, often with Professor Lizzie Seal, and is grounded in both primary archival work and critical engagement with visual culture. She is committed to widening participation in higher education and has led outreach programs in London and Sussex.

Heather A. D. Mbayeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• International Relations
• Public Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heather A. D. Mbaye is a Professor of Political Science and Program Coordinator at the University of West Georgia’s Civic Engagement and Public Service Department within University College. She specializes in Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Public Administration, with a focus on EU policy and interdisciplinary topics like the Politics of Big Tech and the unique Jack the Ripper course. She teaches hybrid and fully online classes, including courses on American Government, Global Issues, Public Policy, and Non-Profit Management. Dr. Mbaye holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an M.A. from the University of Arizona, and a B.A. from the University of Central Arkansas. Her research has been published in journals like American Sociological Review , European Union Politics , and Regional and Federal Studies . Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate courses, including Public Human Resource Management , British Politics , and International Law . She has coordinated courses across multiple semesters, demonstrating expertise in both traditional and emerging political science domains.

Janusz Kaźmierczakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Studies
• Cultural History
• European Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Janusz Kaźmierczak is a distinguished academic at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, where he serves in the Faculty of English, Department of Studies in Culture. With over three decades of academic experience, he holds the position of University Professor and has established himself as a leading scholar in cultural studies, particularly focusing on Polish-British and Polish-American cultural relations during the Cold War era. His educational background includes an MA in English (1992), Ph.D. in English (1999), and D.Litt. in Literature (2016), all from institutions in Poznań. Professor Kaźmierczak has received significant recognition for his work, including the Minister's of National Education Award for outstanding research results in 1997. His research interests span Cultural Studies, Cultural History, European Studies, American Literature, English Literature, Media Theory, and Propaganda Studies, with particular focus on Polish-British and Polish-American relations. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with visual culture, political propaganda, and cultural memory, especially as they relate to Cold War-era representations. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong thematic continuity in examining cultural representation through visual media, particularly political cartoons and propaganda materials. His work frequently employs theoretical frameworks from cultural studies, including Raymond Williams' concepts, to analyze how cultural identities and international relations were constructed and represented during politically charged historical periods. Minister's of National Education Award for outstanding research results (1997) Professor Kaźmierczak has served as co-editor of Polish-AngloSaxon Studies since 2011 and as a member of the International Editorial Board for the International Journal of Comic Art since 2013. He has been an active peer reviewer for numerous scholarly journals including Werkwinkel, Studia Humanistyczne, Media History, and several others. His international scholarly engagement includes numerous conference presentations across Europe and North America from 1993 through 2025. His research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright American Studies Summer Institute (2003), British Council research grant (2004), and Kościuszko Foundation fellowship at the University of Maryland (2007-2008). He maintains strong connections with international academic communities through memberships in the Polish Association for the Study of English, Polish Association for American Studies, American Culture Association, and American Studies Association.

Rosie Binfield-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Criminology
• Sociology
• Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Rosie Binfield-Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at the School of Humanities, York St John University. Her research focuses on 'Spectacular Justice,' examining how mass media transforms high-profile criminal cases into public dramas. Key interests include criminological theory, visual criminology, death studies, and media representation of justice. She has authored works like The Spectacle of Criminal Justice: Mass Media and the Criminal Trial and contributed to conferences on topics such as terrorism, media fear, and death culture. Teaching responsibilities include courses on criminological theory, social inequalities, and the sociology of murder. Professional activities include organizing academic events like the 'After Prison' conference and serving on the York Death & Culture Network. Her work bridges criminological theory with media studies, challenging assumptions about privatized justice through historical and international case studies. Public engagement includes lectures at the York Festival of Ideas and a podcast on execution spectacles. Research highlights include analyzing media portrayals of Jack the Ripper victims and the 2011 Norwegian massacre, illustrating how public engagement with crime reflects broader societal fears and power dynamics.

James Hysellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Violent Crime in Modern Europe
• Gender and Crime in Modern Europe
• Punk and Punk Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

James Hysell is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of History at Purdue University Northwest. He specializes in European and Asian history, teaching courses from ancient to modern periods. His research focuses on gender and violence in Victorian Britain, including the mythologizing of Jack the Ripper and the global persistence of punk culture. He holds an M.A. in History from Eastern Illinois University. Education: M.A. – History, Eastern Illinois University Research Interests: Hysell’s work examines violent crime, gender dynamics, and cultural movements. His studies on Victorian Britain explore societal responses to crime and gender roles, while his analysis of punk culture traces its global influence and subcultural significance. He emphasizes primary sources in teaching, fostering dynamic classroom discussions. Advising/Grants: No advising or grants information provided. Labs/Teams: No lab or team affiliations noted.

• Criminology
• Dark Tourism
• Social Sciences
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Esther Snell is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Criminology at Solent University, affiliated with the Social Sciences and Nursing Research Group. Her work spans interdisciplinary research areas including dark tourism, historical crime analysis, and technology ethics. She has an active research portfolio with over 20 publications since 2005, focusing on topics such as crime representation in museums, automation frameworks in assistive technologies, and gendered perspectives on crime tourism. Her research interests include 18th-century crime, discourse analysis of criminality, and the intersection of technology with social issues. Recent work explores the ethical implications of data partnerships and the role of media in historical investigations like the Jack the Ripper case. Collaborations include studies on dark tourism’s cultural impacts and frameworks for integrating automation into daily living for people with disabilities. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but her work often addresses pressing societal challenges through academic inquiry.

• British Art
• Nineteenth Century Art
• Theatre History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Billy Rough is a Lecturer in the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews, where he has taught since 2001. He co-leads the Digital Art History MLitt programme, coordinates the Short Course and MA Combined Studies programmes, and delivers specialized modules on 19th-20th century British art and theatre. His educational background includes: PhD in Art History, University of St Andrews (2010) Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Gallery Studies (2016) Dr Rough's research centers on British art-theatre interplay during the long nineteenth century, with deep expertise in Walter Sickert, music hall culture, and etching revival. His methodology bridges art historical analysis with cultural studies to examine how theatrical contexts shaped artistic production and reception across social strata. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal concentrated scholarship on Dundee's music hall history and Sickert's theatrical connections, spanning academic journals, exhibition catalogues, and public history venues. This output demonstrates exceptional versatility in addressing both scholarly and public audiences through diverse publication formats. Dr Rough has supervised PhD candidate Renato Trotta and secured competitive research funding: Carnegie Trust grant (2014-2015, £2,025.12) for "Online Catalogue of The Orchar Collection: Pupils of Robert Scott Lauder" AHRC Cultural Engagement Fund project (2013) for "James Guthrie Orchar – The Orchar Collection: Prints" He actively collaborates on the 'Phenomenal Bodies: Exploring Disability in Scottish Academic Collections' project with Dr Emily Hanson and maintains strong institutional engagement through exhibitions and lectures at Tate Britain, National Galleries of Scotland, and other major cultural venues.

Drew Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Crime
• British Social History
• Cultural History
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Drew Gray is a prominent historian and academic at the University of Northampton, serving as Head of Culture within the Culture Centre for Historical Studies. He holds a PhD from the same institution and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules on the history of crime and punishment, as well as broader British social and cultural history from the mid-18th to early 20th centuries. PhD, University of Northampton, 2007 His research is deeply focused on the historical portrayal of crime, particularly the role of magistrates and police courts in London during the Victorian era. He critically examines how media representations shape public attitudes toward criminality and justice. A significant portion of his work investigates the mythology surrounding the Whitechapel murders and Jack the Ripper, challenging popular narratives with rigorous historical analysis. Drew Gray’s publications span books, peer-reviewed articles, and public-facing commentary, reflecting a strong commitment to public history. His recent works include Nether World: Crime and the Police Courts in Victorian London (2024) and Prosecuting Homicide in Eighteenth-Century Law and Practice (2020). His research consistently bridges academic scholarship with media engagement, as seen in his frequent contributions to podcasts and press commentary. His scientific engagement includes participation in podcasts and seminars, such as the Shelf Concerns podcast (2020) and a seminar on the Regent's Park murder (2010). He actively supervises PhD students and promotes public dialogue on criminal justice, often questioning mainstream assumptions—such as in his 2024 piece arguing that 'Prisons don’t work.' Drew Gray is a key figure in public history initiatives at the University of Northampton, leading projects that connect historical scholarship with community and media engagement. His work contributes to broader societal conversations on justice, memory, and the power of historical narrative.

Daniel Greyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Infanticide
• Victorian and Edwardian History
• Gender Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Daniel Grey is a Lecturer in the History School of Creative Arts at the University of Hertfordshire, with an ORCID identifier: 0000-0002-6312-1331 . His research focuses on infanticide, gender studies, criminal history, and legal frameworks in historical contexts. He leads the 2025 British Academy-funded project "Degrees of Guilt: Infanticide in England, 1860-1960" , exploring archival materials and legal narratives. Research Interests : Infanticide in England/Wales, working-class women’s experiences, legal and media discourses on crime, and Latin American gender violence history. Publications : Recent works include analyses of infanticide reportage, Victorian-era motherhood discourses, and Jack the Ripper’s racial contexts. Over 30 peer-reviewed outputs since 2009. Awards : No awards explicitly listed in the text. Grants : Principal Investigator for the 2025 British Academy project. Labs/Teams : No formal lab affiliations mentioned; research conducted independently or through collaborative projects.

John Paul Greenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Science Fiction Cinema/Television
• Horror Cinema/Television
• Media History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Paul Green is the Faculty Academic Support Lead at the School of Media and Creative Industries, University of Sunderland. He holds a BA (Hons) in Media Studies and an MA in Film and Cultural Studies from the same university. His academic roles include former positions as Associate Head of School for Film and Media, Principal Lecturer for Quality Assurance and Enhancement, and member of various university committees (e.g., Quality Management Sub-Committee, Athena Swan). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and currently chairs the Student Voice Feedback Forum. His research focuses on science fiction/horror media, media history, and student retention. Notable topics include British fictional heroes (James Bond, Doctor Who), Jack the Ripper commodification, and media's role in national identity. He has contributed to BBC programs like Arena and Doctor Who , and been featured in media interviews. Teaching includes undergraduate modules on science fiction television, media histories, and cult cinema, as well as postgraduate courses in media and popular culture. He has served as an external examiner for De Montfort University and the University of Bedfordshire.

Shannon Zellars-Strohlمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Victorian Literature
• Philosophy of Religion
• Film Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shannon Zellars-Strohl is a Lecturer in English at the University of Maryland. She holds graduate degrees in Victorian Literature from Indiana University and Philosophy of Religion from Florida State University. Her research examines representations in literature and film, including Victorian-era themes and contemporary true crime narratives. Zellars-Strohl's interdisciplinary research explores intersections of literary analysis and cultural studies, focusing on portrayals of education in horror media, Haitian zombie mythology in Victorian contexts, and Jack the Ripper in modern true crime. Her work has been presented at major conferences including Victorians Institute and Northeast Modern Language Association. Prior to joining the University of Maryland in 2018, she taught literature, writing, and film courses at Rhode Island School of Design and American University, demonstrating a commitment to diverse pedagogical approaches across institutions.

Desmond Fitz-Gibbonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Modern Economic Life
• Nineteenth-century Britain
• History of Money
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Desmond Fitz-Gibbon is an Associate Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College , renowned for his innovative teaching methods and scholarship on modern European economic history, focusing on Britain. His courses, such as 'The History of Money' and 'Jack the Ripper and the Making of Late-Victorian London,' emphasize sensory and material engagement with historical topics. Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley M.Sc., University College London B.A., University of Winnipeg Research spans land and property politics, market culture, and urban modernity. His book Marketable Values: Inventing the Property Market in Modern Britain (2018) explores the evolution of real estate markets. Courses integrate primary sources like coins, diaries, and factory rules to foster critical analysis. Recent recognition: Mount Holyoke Faculty Award for Teaching (2025). Known for contagious energy, eloquent lectures, and student-centered pedagogy, he bridges historical inquiry with contemporary social issues through topics like finance, energy, and capitalism.