جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joachim Schätzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contexts of use of film
• Poetics and Politics of Comedy
• Theories of detail
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Joachim Schätz is a Lecturer at the Institute for Theatre, Film and Media Studies at the University of Vienna . He previously served as a University Assistant (Post-Doc) from March 2019 to February 2024 and has been a researcher in multiple projects, including the FWF-funded Practices of Educational and Teaching Films in Austria (2019–2023) and the Horizon 2020 Innovation Action Visual History of the Holocaust: Rethinking Curation in the Digital Age as a Research Coordinator (2017–2019). His research interests span the contexts of film usage poetics and politics of comedy theories of detail interfaces between economics and aesthetics documentary practices Austrian and German film history educational film historiography with a focus on media materiality and pedagogical applications. His recent publications and projects emphasize educational films, media history, and intermedial analysis. He co-founded the research network BTWH – The Emergence of Modernity and contributed to the FWF research project exploring Austria's educational film practices. Scientific awards include the DOC team scholarship for the project 'Sponsored Films and the Culture of Modernization' which supported his early research into the interplay of economics and aesthetics in Austrian industrial films. Joachim Schätz has no PhD or Master's students listed in his publications or academic contributions. His work often intersects with collaborative projects, such as the digital resource Lehrfilmpraktiken.at , which he co-coordinated.

Alvaro Köhn-Luqueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Oncology
• Computational Biology
• Biostatistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alvaro Köhn-Luque is an Associate Professor at the Oslo Center for Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oslo, and Group Leader at the Department of Medical Genetics, Oslo University Hospital. His work bridges mathematical modeling with clinical applications, particularly in cancer research. His academic background includes a PhD in Mathematical and Computational Biology from Complutense University of Madrid (2012), preceded by multiple Master's degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Spanish universities. Dr. Köhn-Luque's research focuses on mathematical oncology , developing computational models to understand cancer dynamics and improve treatment strategies. His work spans multiscale modeling of tumor growth, personalized cancer medicine through computer simulations, and biomarker discovery using machine learning approaches. He has made significant contributions to modeling breast cancer progression and treatment response, particularly in the context of endocrine therapy and CDK4/6 inhibition. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating mechanistic learning approaches that combine mathematical models with machine learning techniques. This hybrid methodology allows for more accurate prediction of treatment outcomes while maintaining biological interpretability. His work frequently involves collaboration with clinical researchers to ensure models are grounded in real patient data and have direct translational potential. Computational modeling of tumor heterogeneity and drug response Development of methods for phenotypic deconvolution in cancer cell populations Integration of multi-omics data for personalized treatment prediction Application of birth-death processes to model tumor evolution Creation of user-friendly computational tools for biomedical researchers Dr. Köhn-Luque has supervised multiple PhD students including Even M Myklebust, Salim Ghannoum, and Xiaoran Lai, and has secured funding for projects including RESCUE, BigInsight, and Integreat. His research demonstrates a consistent trajectory from theoretical mathematical biology toward increasingly clinically relevant applications in personalized cancer medicine.

Alan Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern English Literature
• History and Culture
• Manuscript Studies
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Alan Stewart is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, specializing in early modern British literature, history, and culture. He previously taught at Queen Mary and Birkbeck, University of London, before joining Columbia in 2003. His research focuses on early modern English literature, manuscript studies, gender studies, queer theory, and the history of the book. Education: B.A. (1988) and M.A. (1992) from the University of Cambridge; Ph.D. (1993) from the University of London. Research Interests: Stewart’s work spans early modern literature, cultural history, and manuscript studies. He has published extensively on figures like Francis Bacon, Philip Sidney, and James VI and I. His notable books include Close Readers: Humanism and Sodomy in Early Modern England , Hostage to Fortune: The Troubled Life of Francis Bacon , and Philip Sidney: A Double Life . He co-edited the Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of English Renaissance Literature and directs the Oxford Francis Bacon project. Publications Trends: His articles and books analyze early modern intellectual history, biography, and the intersection of literature with political and social contexts. Recent works emphasize life-writing, textual editing, and the materiality of manuscripts. Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship (2011–12), British Academy awards, Folger Shakespeare Library grants. Advising & Grants: He served as Director of Graduate Studies (2012–2015), Chair (2018–2021), and Associate Chair (2023) in Columbia’s English department. He co-chairs the University Seminar in the Renaissance and leads the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters in London. Labs/Teams: Directs the Oxford Francis Bacon project and co-leads the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters , focusing on early modern correspondence and textual scholarship.

Ketaki Jaywantمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Modern South Asia
• Caste and Social Reform
• Politics of Knowledge
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ketaki Jaywant is an Assistant Professor of Asian History at Washington and Jefferson College. She holds a PhD in History from the University of Minnesota, where she completed her dissertation titled ' Secularizing Caste: Mapping Nineteenth-Century Anti-caste Politics in Western India ', awarded the 2021 Sardar Patel Award. Her research focuses on 19th-century anti-caste movements in Western India, analyzing how lower-caste writers redefined caste as a political issue through critiques of Hindu religious traditions and global abolitionist discourses. Education: PhD in History, University of Minnesota Her work bridges South Asian history with global intellectual trends, examining the intersection of caste, religion, and print culture. By analyzing Marathi-language sources, including rare treatises and periodicals, she reveals how marginalized voices reshaped anti-caste discourse by merging indigenous heterodox traditions with transnational abolitionist frameworks. She has presented her research at institutions like UCLA and continues to explore the global circulation of race and caste categories. No recent articles are listed, though her dissertation forms the core of her scholarly contributions to date.

Fierro Maribelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Medieval Islamic History
• History of Al-Andalus
• Islamic Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maribel Fierro is a distinguished Research Professor at the Institute of Languages and Cultures of the Mediterranean and Near East (ILC) , part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid. She has held this prestigious position since 2005 after serving as Scientific Researcher at CSIC's Arabic Studies Department (1992-2005) and previous academic appointments at Universidad Complutense Madrid (1983-1987). Education: Dr. in Semitic Philology (1985), Universidad Complutense Madrid Visiting appointments: Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton), Hebrew University (Jerusalem), École des Hautes Études (Paris) Her scholarly work focuses on Medieval Islamic History with particular emphasis on Al-Andalus, Islamic Law, Heresy and Orthodoxy, Political Legitimacy, and Gender Studies. She directed the European Research Council Advanced Grant project Knowledge, Heresy and Political Culture in the Islamic West (8th-15th centuries) (2009-2014). Notable publications include foundational studies on: Ẓāhirī legal school adoption in Islamic Spain Violence against women in Andalusi legal texts Heretical movements in Islamic political culture Christian-Muslim relations during Almoravid/Almohad periods Manuscript circulation networks in Islamic West Prophetic legitimacy narratives in cross-cultural contexts Scientific honors include: 2014: R. Stephen Humphreys Distinguished Scholar (UC Santa Barbara) 2011: Waldo G. Leland Prize (American Historical Association) Prof. Fierro serves on academic committees including the Italian MIUR evaluation board since 2011, and has held editorial leadership roles in major Islamic studies journals since 1989, currently serving as editor for Der Islam and Intellectual History of the Islamicate World .

Gustaf Fryksénمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• History
• Maritime History
• Consular Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gustaf Fryksén is a Researcher and doctoral candidate in History at Lund University's Department of History. Affiliated as an Assistant in the History Sweden and the Mediterranean World program and an Archivist in the Department of Collections, his work focuses on Sweden, the Mediterranean, and the Ottoman world from 1680 to 1830. His PhD project, The House of Logie , explores consular families' roles in 18th-century trade and diplomacy through multinational archival research. Fryksén holds degrees in medicine, languages, and archival science, blending interdisciplinary expertise. Education: PhD Candidate in History at Lund University (2015–present) Studies in Medicine, Languages, and Archival Science Research Interests: Maritime History, Consular Studies, Global History Ottoman Studies, Archival Science Swedish-Mediterranean diplomatic and trade networks Teaching: Taught Peace and Conflict Studies at the Department of Political Science (2016–2018). Projects & Grants: Principal Investigator of Defiant Servitude: Consuls and free agents in Ottoman North Africa and the Levant, 1710–1770 Member of Sweden and the Mediterranean World (1600–1900) and LoK: Life Worlds and Knowledge Circulation, 1450–1850 Labs/Teams: Collaborates on international projects like Fred i Sverige, Sverige i Europa and Great Northern War Studies Group .

Paola Bertucciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Science
• History of Technology
• History of Medicine
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Paola Bertucci is a Professor of History and Secondary Professor of the History of Medicine at Yale University. She holds a DPhil in History of Science from the University of Oxford. Her research explores the intersection of humans, artifacts, and natural knowledge in early modern Europe, with a focus on the Enlightenment, material culture, and the history of science, technology, and medicine. Her work bridges disciplines, examining how technical practices (e.g., electrical experimentation, mechanical arts) shaped epistemic categories like ‘natural order’ and ‘human progress.’ Key contributions include Artisanal Enlightenment (2017), which redefines the Enlightenment’s relationship with artisanal knowledge, and Viaggio nel paese delle meraviglie (2007), analyzing scientific curiosity in 18th-century Italy. She has curated exhibits at Florence’s Galileo Museum, including The Spectacle of Science and Science at Home . Bertucci’s awards include the Louis Gottschalk Prize (2019, 2015), Margaret W. Rossiter Prize (2016), and the Poorvu Family Award for Interdisciplinary Teaching (2012). She teaches courses on the Scientific Revolution, material culture, and the history of medicine. Research Interests: Mechanical arts, Enlightenment epistemology, electrical experimentation, scientific collecting, gender in science, and public science cultures. Awards: Louis Gottschalk Prize (2019), Clifford Prize (2015), Rossiter Prize (2016), Poorvu Teaching Award (2012).

Sara Marzagoraمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ethiopian Intellectual History
• World Literature
• Global Intellectual History
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Dr Sara Marzagora is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Literature at King’s College London’s Languages, Literatures and Cultures department within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities . She joined King’s in 2020 after completing a PhD in Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies at SOAS (2016) and a Senior Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford (2014–2016). Her research focuses on Ethiopian intellectual history, global intellectual frameworks, and anti-colonial methodologies. She has held visiting positions at Northwestern University, Addis Ababa University, and others. Her work interrogates Ethiopian political thought, Amharic literature, and multilingualism in the Global South. Key projects include co-editing National Multilingualism in the Horn of Africa and South Asia (2024) and her monograph The True Meaning of Independence: Ethiopian Intellectuals in a Colonial World (1901–1919) . Her research appears in journals like Journal of African History and Global Intellectual History . Marzagora co-leads King’s research groups including Critical Economic and Political Thought and Empires and Decolonizations Hub . She developed inclusive pedagogical toolkits integrating anti-colonial archives and teaches courses on world literature, pre-1900 African texts, and comparative political thought. Her awards include a 2021 Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and contributions to projects like the British Academy’s Fontes Historiae Africanae . She is currently a member of the Postcolonial Print Cultures International Research Network.

• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eirik Valseth is an Associate Professor of Scientific Computing at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Department of Data Science. He holds concurrent roles as a research associate at the Oden Institute, University of Texas at Austin, and an affiliated researcher at Simula Research Laboratory (Department of Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing). His expertise lies in advanced finite element methods for PDEs with applications in flood modeling and hydropower systems. Current Affiliation: NMBU (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) Secondary Affiliations: Oden Institute (UT Austin), Simula Research Laboratory Research interests span numerical methods for challenging PDE systems, including: Stabilized finite element formulations Hurricane storm surge and riverine flood modeling Hydropower infrastructure analysis Computational mechanics and applied mathematics His recent publications (2024–2025) emphasize flood risk assessment (compound flooding, dam breaks, dredging impacts), advanced numerical methods (isogeometric analysis, stochastic finite elements, graph-grammar algorithms), and environmental applications (pollution transport, pathogen distribution, mosquito population dynamics after hurricanes). Key trends include cross-disciplinary integration of physics-aware machine learning and robust hydrodynamic simulation tools. Valseth's work extends to software development (e.g., WAVEx for spectral wave models, SWEMniCS for coastal circulation) and large-scale modeling frameworks like the ADCIRC unstructured mesh model for US coasts. Collaborative projects involve institutions such as University of Texas at Austin, Simula, and NOAA.

Manja Stephan-Emmrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology of religion (Islam)
• Islamic education
• Translocal Islamic education networks (Central Asia, Near East, Middle East)
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Manja Stephan-Emmrich is a Professor for Transregional Central Asian Studies with a focus on Islam and Migration at Humboldt University of Berlin's Institute of Asian and African Studies since 2020. Previously served as Junior Professor (2010-2020) and Visiting Professor (2014). As Principal Investigator at the Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies, she supervises PhD projects like Anton Nikolotov's "Geographies of Afterlife" Dilshat Amrayev's Turkish Mamluk Rule study Tang Man's BRI research . Her research explores transregional Islam, Muslim mobilities, and post-socialist transformations across Tajikistan, UAE, and Kyrgyzstan. Key themes include Material religion and economic networks Gender in Islamic professionalization Urban religious geographies Transnational knowledge circuits Current projects funded by DFG and BMBF examine women's professional pathways and China-Central Asia disentanglements. Publications include the 2024 monograph Muslim Mobilities and co-edited volumes on Muslim women's professionalization (2023) and translocal theory (2018). Peer-reviewed articles analyze Dubai business materiality, Tajik migration, and virtual Islamic education.

Elizabeth Heckendorn Cookمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern Studies
• Literature and the Environment
• Restoration and 18th Century Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Heckendorn Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She maintains affiliations with the Early Modern Center, Literature & Environment initiatives, and UCSB Environmental Humanities Center. She earned her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Stanford University in 1990 after teaching at Yale University's English Department from 1990-1995. Her educational trajectory established her expertise in transatlantic literary traditions and critical theory. Professor Cook's research pioneers intersections between early modern British literature and environmental humanities, with signature work on epistolary narratives, theater studies, and nature/culture encounters. Her scholarship consistently examines ethical frameworks in human-nonhuman relationships through Restoration/18th-century texts, revealing historical precedents for contemporary ecocritical discourse. Key methodological approaches include textual analysis of botanical symbolism and cross-cultural circulation of environmental knowledge. Her publication trajectory shows deepening engagement with environmental ethics, evolving from foundational work on epistolary forms to current investigations of arboreal metaphysics and avian migration patterns. This progression culminated in the co-edited volume 'Invaluable Trees' (2012) and her forthcoming monograph 'Talking Trees', establishing her as a leader in historical ecocriticism. Professor Cook actively mentors graduate researchers through doctoral colloquia (ENGL 591) and directs the Early Modern British Theater: Access project, securing collaborative research frameworks while guiding emerging scholars in digital humanities methodologies. She leads the EMBTA project as a cornerstone initiative, developing open-access pedagogical resources including performance archives, critical editions, and interdisciplinary teaching modules that transform early modern theater education globally through the digital repository at embta.english.ucsb.edu.

• Computational Astrophysics
• Solar Physics
• Magnetohydrodynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fausto Cattaneo is a Professor and Deputy Chair for Academic Affairs at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago. He is affiliated with the FLASH Center for Computational Science and conducts research in computational astrophysics and solar physics. Dr. Cattaneo received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1984 and completed his undergraduate studies at Bristol University in 1979. His research focuses on computational modeling of fundamental astrophysical processes, particularly the generation of magnetic fields, transport of angular momentum in accretion discs, and energy transport by turbulent convection. His work primarily investigates magnetohydrodynamic phenomena in astrophysical contexts, with particular emphasis on dynamo theory, turbulence, and the magnetorotational instability that drives accretion in disks. His research combines theoretical analysis with advanced computational techniques to model complex plasma behaviors in space environments, addressing questions about magnetic field generation and transport mechanisms across various cosmic scales. Dr. Cattaneo's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on plasma astrophysics, magnetic helicities, dynamo action, and turbulence. His most recent work (2022) addresses research opportunities in plasma astrophysics, while his longstanding expertise in magnetorotational instability and MHD turbulence is evident throughout his publication history spanning several decades. As Deputy Chair for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cattaneo plays an important administrative role in his department while maintaining an active research program that continues to advance our understanding of astrophysical plasma processes. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics and computational methods, contributing significantly to our knowledge of fundamental processes governing cosmic magnetic fields and fluid dynamics.

Andreas Weberمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Science and Technology Studies
• History of Science
• Digital Humanities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Weber is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Digital Society Institute , specializing in the Knowledge, Transformation & Society (KiTeS) research group . His work examines the long-term historical and global relationship between Science, Technology, and Society , with particular focus on colonial histories of natural history, chemistry, and sustainability , as well as computational technologies for contextualizing digitized archives . He leads the HAICu project (2023–2029) on digital cultural heritage and coordinates STS PhD training for the Netherlands Graduate Research School (2019–2024). MA & PhD in History (2005 & 2012), Leiden University Assistant Professor (2017–2023), University of Twente Andreas' research integrates digital humanities with colonial science history , emphasizing global histories of minerals , digital humanism , and AI's societal context . His 15 most recent publications (2016–2025) explore topics like colonial bias in natural history collections , FAIR data implementation , and semantic annotation of handwritten archives , spanning disciplines from history of science to computer science and museum studies . He has received 7 scientific awards , including multiple Best Teacher Awards (2020–2023) and the IEEE eScience Best Poster Award (2018). Andreas supervises PhD and postdoctoral projects while engaging in media commentary on colonial heritage issues and co-organizing international conferences like Hydrogen Pasts and Futures (2024).

Hongbin Caiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• game theory
• industrial organization
• corporate finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Hongbin Cai serves as Dean and Chair Professor of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong. He also directs the Institute of China Economy and holds significant advisory roles including on the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive's Policy Unit and the Northern Metropolitan Region Advisory Committee. Previously, he was Dean of the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University from December 2010 to January 2017. Professor Cai's educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Wuhan University (1988) Master's degree in Economics from Peking University (1991) Doctorate in Economics from Stanford University (1997) Professor Cai's research focuses on game theory, industrial organization, corporate finance, and the Chinese economy. His work bridges theoretical economic frameworks with practical applications in China's economic development and Hong Kong's economic challenges. He has been particularly active in analyzing Hong Kong's economic structural transformation, the impact of geopolitical shifts on its intermediary economy, and strategies for building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Hong Kong's economic challenges in the post-pandemic era, with particular attention to economic structural transformation, talent development, and the evolving role of Hong Kong within China's "dual circulation" strategy. His work consistently emphasizes the need for Hong Kong to leverage its unique advantages while addressing long-standing structural weaknesses in its economy. Professor Cai has received numerous prestigious awards: New Century Excellent Talent by the Ministry of Education (2006) National Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars (2007) Changjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor by the Ministry of Education (2008) Elected Fellow of the Econometric Society (2011) As an academic leader, Professor Cai has supervised numerous doctoral students and has been instrumental in recruiting 45 international experts to the HKU School of Business and Economics since 2017. He has championed initiatives to strengthen HKU's research capabilities on Hong Kong's economy, including the development of an "Economic Policy Green Paper" specifically tailored for Hong Kong. His leadership has overseen significant growth in student enrollment and plans for a new campus on Pokfield Road. Professor Cai founded and directs the Institute of China Economy at HKU, which serves as a platform for research on China's economic development and its implications for Hong Kong and the global economy. The Institute has organized major forums, including the 2024 China and Global Economy Forum, bringing together leading economists and business leaders to analyze China's economic future.

• South Asian History
• Indian Ocean World History
• Manuscript Cultures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher Bahl serves as Associate Professor of South Asian History in the Department of History at Durham University, a position he has held since 2020 after previously working as a research associate at the Orient-Institut Beirut (Max Weber Foundation) in Lebanon. His academic credentials include a PhD in History from SOAS, University of London (2018), an MA in Historical Research Methods from SOAS (2014), and a Magister Artium in Islamic Studies and South Asian History from the University of Heidelberg (2013). His educational journey also encompassed studies at Damascus University and Hyderabad's Central University during 2010/11. Dr. Bahl's research investigates early modern South Asia's connections with the western Indian Ocean through Arabic manuscript circulation (15th-17th centuries), with particular emphasis on cultural transmission and learned networks. His work bridges South Asian History , Islamic Manuscript Cultures , and Transoceanic Exchange , revealing how textual practices shaped regional identities across Egypt, the Red Sea, and the Deccan. Analysis of his recent publications shows consistent focus on scribal networks, prosopography, and the movement of knowledge across maritime boundaries. His scholarship demonstrates growing interest in shrine cities and political mobility within Indian Ocean communities, with increasing methodological sophistication in analyzing manuscript colophons and Arabic philological traditions. His scholarly recognition includes: German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes, 2008-2013) Erika and Ekmar Schoeneberg Foundation (2013-2014) SOAS Research Fellowship (2014-2017) Isobel Thornley Fellowship, Institute of Historical Research (University of London) Dr. Bahl currently supervises doctoral candidate Amira Al Harthi (researching Omani merchants in Zanzibar's textile trade) and has secured significant research funding enabling extensive archival work across Cairo, Istanbul, London, and India. His ongoing monograph "Mobile Manuscripts" represents the culmination of this internationally supported research program. While no dedicated laboratory or research team is specified, his work inherently involves transnational collaboration through institutions including the Orient-Institut Beirut and multiple archival networks across the Indian Ocean region.