جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mary Bucholtzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociocultural Linguistics
• Language and Identity
• Language and Race
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Mary Bucholtz is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). She holds affiliations with multiple departments including Anthropology, Feminist Studies, Spanish and Portuguese, the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, Comparative Literature, and Latin American and Iberian Studies. Her research integrates sociocultural linguistics with anthropological, gender, and social justice frameworks. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley (1997) Bucholtz's work examines how language shapes and is shaped by social identities, particularly among youth, through dimensions like race, gender, and cultural practices. She emphasizes community-centered research , linguistic activism , and interdisciplinary methodologies to address systemic inequalities. Recent publications explore affective agency in Latinx youth, educational equity, and antiracist linguistics. Her collaborative projects often involve partnerships with educational institutions and youth communities in California, focusing on translanguaging , Black language justice , and raciolinguistic ideologies . Grants from the National Science Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and Wenner-Gren Foundation support her research. She co-edited the open-access volumes Decolonizing Linguistics and Inclusion in Linguistics (Oxford University Press, 2024), alongside authoring White Kids: Language, Race, and Styles of Youth Identity (Cambridge, 2011) and Talking College: Making Space for Black Language Practices in Higher Education (Teachers College Press, 2022).

Curry Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetorical Education
• Rhetoric and Religion
• History of Rhetoric
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Curry Kennedy is an Assistant Professor of English at Texas A&M University, joining the faculty in 2023. He specializes in rhetorical education, rhetoric and religion, and the history of rhetoric with a focus on early modern periods. His current book project, *Grace and Skill: Religion and the Arts of Language in Early Modern England*, examines the intersection of piety and linguistic training from 1500–1650. Education: M.A. and Ph.D. in English, Penn State University (2021) B.A. in English and Creative Writing, University of Arkansas (2015) Research emphasizes rhetorical spirituality, connections between religious practice and language arts, and the pedagogical dimensions of early modern texts. His work spans Augustine, Erasmus, Milton, and Emerson, analyzing how religious frameworks shaped persuasive techniques and educational practices. Recent publications explore Augustinian depression, Erasmian pedagogy, Emerson’s provocative obscurity, and Milton’s national ethos. Professional roles include At-Large member of the American Society for the History of Rhetoric Steering Committee, discipline representative for the Renaissance Society of America, and faculty fellow for Texas A&M’s Honors Academy, where he teaches themes of Respect, Excellence, and Leadership.

Juan Eduardo Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Latin American Studies
• Decolonial Thought
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juan Eduardo Wolf is an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance. He holds a PhD in Folklore and Ethnomusicology from Indiana University (2013), alongside degrees in Chemical Engineering and Art Studio from prestigious institutions. His research focuses on music-dance traditions of Afro-descendant and Indigenous communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, exploring decolonial methodologies and cultural equity. He directs the Latin American Studies Program and coordinates the World Music Series, which hosts global music performances. His awards include grants from UO's Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies (2018) and Global Oregon (2018). Wolf teaches courses like Decolonizing Music, Music in World Cultures, and directs World Music Ensembles focusing on Andean and Puerto Rican traditions. His research examines how marginalized groups use music-dance to resist colonial legacies, with fieldwork in Chile, Puerto Rico, and Bolivia. He is a core faculty member in Folklore and Public Culture Programs and advises on Latinx Studies initiatives. Notable publications include Styling Blackness in Chile (2019), analyzing Afro-Chilean music-dance, and Un Tumbe Ch’ixi (2021), integrating Afro-descendant ideas into Andean methodologies. His work challenges colonial frameworks and advocates for socially just music science practices. He performs as a percussionist/guitarist in global ensembles and mentors students through experiential learning.

Martin Volkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Volk is a Full Professor of Computational Linguistics at the University of Zurich, with a dual affiliation to the Department of Informatics since 2019. He holds a PhD from the University of Koblenz and has held academic positions at institutions including Stockholm University (part-time from 2008-2011), Zurich University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Georgia. His research focuses on grammar engineering, machine translation evaluation, multilingual text analysis, and cross-language information retrieval. Education : Born in Cochem, Germany Studied Computer Science and Computational Linguistics at EWH University, Koblenz Master's in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Georgia (Fulbright Scholar) PhD in Computational Linguistics from the University of Koblenz Research Interests : His work emphasizes data-driven NLP methods, including corpus-based approaches, parsing technologies, and the application of machine learning to historical and multilingual texts. Key focuses include: Machine translation systems and evaluation frameworks Grammar testing environments (e.g., GTU) OCR and digitization of historical documents (e.g., Gothic script) Development of parallel corpora for linguistic research Projects : SMULTRON: Multilingual parallel treebank project Bullinger Digital: Historical document digitization initiative Text+Berg: Digital Humanities project for alpine textual heritage EU-funded MuchMore (cross-language medical IR) Grants & Collaborations : Recipient of grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation, EU projects, and industry partnerships (e.g., Siemens, Xerox). His work integrates academic and industrial perspectives in NLP tool development. Labs & Teams : Leads research teams in the Institute of Computational Linguistics at UZH, focusing on projects like the Zurich Parallel Corpus Collection and MODERN (modeling discourse for MT).

Martha Sidury Christiansenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Digital Literacies
• Language Ideologies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martha Sidury Christiansen is a Professor of Applied Linguistics/TESOL at the University of Texas at San Antonio , where she serves in the College of Education and Human Development . She is the Principal Investigator of Project RESPETO , a NSF-funded initiative exploring racial equity in engineering education. Her work spans sociolinguistics, digital literacies, and raciolinguistic analysis, with a focus on transnational multilingual communities. Born in Veracruz, Mexico Ph.D. in Foreign/Second Language Education (Ohio State University, 2013) M.A. in English Composition (Indiana University, 2007) B.A. in English Language Teaching (Universidad Veracruzana, 2002) Her research examines how transnational youth navigate digital spaces through multiliteracies , challenges Western academic writing norms via Mexican decolonial methodologies , and investigates raciolinguistic intersections in identity formation. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital communication , transnationalism , and critical pedagogy across journals like TESOL Quarterly and Language@Internet . 2023-2025: Expanding raciolinguistic frameworks in digital contexts 2021-2022: Analyzing multimodal identity construction 2019-2020: Exploring Mexican bilinguals' online language use She has received multiple honors including ACUE Fellow (2023), Fulbright Scholar (2017), and Faculty Leadership Fellow (2021-2022). Her presentations at conferences like ICOLLITE and DDVM Lab highlight her expertise in critical sociolinguistic awareness and digital discourse analysis . Dr. Christiansen actively consults for nonprofits on linguistic equity and multilingual education .

Dov Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Psychology
• Honor Cultures
• Institutional Inversion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dov Cohen is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois, with extensive cross-disciplinary affiliations including the Information Trust Institute, College of Law, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, and Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. His academic home resides within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Professor Cohen's research centers on Cultural Psychology with specific expertise in honor cultures, institutional inversion, and cross-cultural value systems. His work examines how cultural frameworks shape cognition, emotion, and behavior - particularly regarding violence, debt, and religious influences. Notable contributions include the development of the 'institutional inversion' framework explaining discrepancies between collective attitudes and behaviors, and pioneering research on honor cultures in the American South. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact contributions across top journals including Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , Current Directions in Psychological Science , and Social Psychology . Recent work explores East-West relationship differences, gendered language in financial contexts, and the psychological mechanisms underlying cultural transmission. Cohen maintains active research programs examining the embodied nature of culture through psychological perspective and physical comportment. His theoretical work integrates Lewinian field theory with contemporary cultural psychology frameworks. As a mentor, Professor Cohen advises graduate students in Psychology and related interdisciplinary programs, fostering research that bridges cultural psychology with law, economics, and religious studies. His collaborative projects frequently involve international teams examining cultural phenomena across diverse national contexts.

• Colonial Latin American History
• Religious Hybridism
• Inquisition Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Nesvig is a Professor at the University of Miami in the Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Co-Faculty Lead for Mexico and Mesoamerica in the University of Miami’s Interdisciplinary Programs (UMIA). His research focuses on colonial Latin America, particularly religious hybridism, inquisitorial systems, and decentralized power structures in Michoacán. University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences Department of History Director of Undergraduate Studies Mexico and Mesoamerica Co-Faculty Lead Nesvig's scholarship interrogates the complexities of religious syncretism, bureaucratic conflict, and cultural negotiation in colonial Mexico. His work challenges traditional narratives of 'spiritual conquest' by highlighting the mutual adaptation between Spanish and indigenous communities, emphasizing the role of hallucinogenic rituals, vernacular scripture, and micro-imperial governance in shaping colonial religious practices. His 2010 Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowship supported his project on frontier religion in Michoacán, analyzing how Spanish clergy and laity adopted indigenous practices. His publications span topics from peyote use in Catholic rituals to the political implications of prohibited books and the dynamics of postcontact cultural liminality. Notable Works: Promiscuous Power: An Unorthodox History of New Spain , Peyote, Ever Virgin: A Case of Religious Hybridism in Mexico Awards: Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowship Nesvig’s research reveals a colonial state perpetuated through bureaucratic litigation rather than violence, with his irreverent historiographical style challenging academic conventions. His students and colleagues engage with his critical perspectives on power, religion, and cultural identity in early modern Latin America.

Guy Westwoodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Greek Literature
• Ancient Rhetoric
• Athenian Democracy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Guy Westwood is an Associate Professor in Greek Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Lady Margaret Hall as a Fellow and Tutor in Classics. He holds an MA, MSt, and DPhil from Oxford, with academic roles spanning Balliol, Merton, and Birmingham. His research focuses on classical Greek and Roman rhetorical prose, particularly Athenian democratic oratory, exploring how historical narratives shaped political persuasion. He has authored a monograph on Demosthenes and Aeschines and published widely on topics such as Athenian lawcourt rhetoric, intertextuality in poetry, and ancient historiography. Teaching encompasses Greek language, literature, and history at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with supervision in ancient rhetoric and related fields. He encourages graduate applications in Greek rhetoric and comedy. His work bridges rhetoric with drama and historiography, reflecting a broad engagement with fifth and fourth-century Greek studies. Publications highlight themes like legal oratory's performative aspects, intertextual poetic analysis, and the role of memory in persuasion. His career includes fellowships at Merton and teaching roles at Birmingham, showcasing a trajectory of academic leadership in classical studies.

Donato Totaroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Film Criticism
• Horror Genre
• Andrei Tarkovsky
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donato Totaro is a Part-time Lecturer in Film Studies at Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada, where he has taught since 1990. He holds a PhD in Film & Television from the University of Warwick (UK), supervised by Victor F. Perkins, and serves as founding editor of the online film journal Offscreen since 1997. Totaro is also a member of the Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma (AQCC) since 2004. Education: PhD in Film & Television, University of Warwick (UK) Research Interests: Totaro's work spans film criticism , the horror genre , Andrei Tarkovsky , cinema and temporality , and film style . His research explores theoretical and aesthetic dimensions through projects like The Face at the Window (analyzing horror motifs), Women in Horror (documenting post-2010 female contributions), and Monster Kid Generation (tracing cultural impacts of 1950s-1970s horror fandom on filmmakers like Spielberg and Del Toro). He pioneers audio-visual essays as critical tools. Publication Trends: His scholarship reveals evolving focus from Tarkovsky's temporal aesthetics to contemporary horror studies and genre hybridity (e.g., apocalyptic westerns). Recent works demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting film theory with cultural studies, gender analysis, and fan communities while maintaining rigorous formal analysis of cinematic techniques. Scientific Awards: Canada Council for the Arts Grants to Literary Magazines (2002-2019, $200,000+) SSHRC Scholarship (1997-2000) FCAR Quebec Research Grants (1987-1989) York University Research Grant (1988-89) Teaching & Editorial Impact: Totaro has received multiple teaching honors including the Faculty of Fine Arts Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and Oksana and John Locke Award (2018). He teaches courses ranging from introductory film studies to specialized seminars on horror, Tarkovsky, and film criticism. As Offscreen's editor, he has shaped critical discourse for 25+ years, publishing hundreds of essays while mentoring emerging critics through this influential platform.

• Medieval literature
• World literature
• Comparative literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eva Banki is an Associate Professor at the Department of Ancient and Classical Hungarian Literature, Institute of Hungarian Language, Literature and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary. Previously, she served as a Lecturer at ELTE BTK (Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Arts). Her academic career spans medieval literature, world literature, and creative writing. Banki earned her PhD in Romance studies/world literature from ELTE BTK in 1999 with a dissertation titled "Lyrical temporal relations in Provençal troubadour poetry." She completed her MA in Hungarian language and literature – Portuguese language and literature at ELTE BTK in 1991-92. She has advanced proficiency in Portuguese, intermediate in German, and reading comprehension in Spanish, Italian, and French. Her research focuses on medieval literature, particularly Provençal troubadour poetry, world literature, and creative writing. She has made significant contributions to the study of hard-boiled crime fiction in Hungarian literature and courtly literature. Her scholarly work explores themes of identity, time, cultural memory, and political discourse across historical periods and literary traditions, bridging medieval studies with contemporary literary analysis. Banki's recent publications demonstrate a scholarly trajectory examining Arthurian legends, chivalric romances, and medieval poetry while engaging with modern Hungarian authors like Tar Sándor and Bodor Ádám. Her work consistently explores the intersections of identity, politics, and literary form across historical periods, with particular attention to narrative structure and symbolic representation. Fiction Observer Award (2004) Mikes Kelemen Award (2008) Fiction Writers Award (2021) Attila József Award (2024) Literary Magazine Award (2024) Banki has been actively involved in doctoral education, serving as an opponent at doctoral defenses for topics including female characters in French literature, gender and structure in Bernardim Ribeiro's novel, and contemporary Brazilian literature. She co-founded the Creative Writing specialization at her institution with István Géher in 2014 and has served as subject manager for multiple courses including World Literature and Translation in Culture. She participates in several research groups including the Latin America Research Group (KRE), the Hungarian Branch of the International Courtly Literature Society, and the Contemporary Central European Novel Research Group (KRE), reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to literary studies across historical periods and cultural contexts.

• Global Art History
• Materiality and Mediality of Art
• History of Art History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tristan Weddigen serves as Director of the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome since 2017. He is also a full Professor of the History of Early Modern Art at the University of Zurich since 2009, following academic roles at TU Berlin (PhD 2002), University of Bern (Lecturer 2008), and University of Lausanne (Assistant Professor). Research Priorities include: Rome Contemporary : Re-evaluating Rome's role in 20th-21st century art via digital methods. Materiality and Mediality : Intermedial analysis of art's physical and theoretical dimensions. Italy in a Global Context : Decolonial studies of fascist cultural heritage and Latin American-Italian artistic connections. Transnational History of Art History : Critical editions of Heinrich Wölfflin's Collected Works (co-edited with Oskar Bätschmann, Joris van Gastel). Digital Visual Studies : Leading the DH Lab's integration of Art History and Computer Science. Publications focus on critical editions of foundational art historical texts, including: Italien und das deutsche Formgefühl (2024) – Analyzing Italo-German art contrasts. Renaissance und Barock (2023) – Reassessing Baroque architectural analysis. Die Jugendwerke des Michelangelo (2020) – Formalist studies of early works. Prolegomena zu einer Psychologie der Architektur (2020) – Psychological impact of architectural forms. Salomon Geßner (2020) – Enlightenment-era interdisciplinary research. The Department's methodological innovation extends to #ScienceForUkraine initiatives and collaborations with institutions in Zurich, Rome, and global partners. Research seminars (e.g., on mimesis, eco-criticism, and Southern discomfort) reflect interdisciplinary engagement.

Joan M. Schwartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• History of Photography
• Archival Science
• Historical Geography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joan M. Schwartz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Art History and Art Conservation at Queen’s University. She holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto, an M.A. from the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D. from Queen’s University. Her career includes over two decades of work in photography acquisition and research at the National Archives of Canada before joining academia. She is a Fellow of both the Society of American Archivists and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Her research focuses on the history of photography, 19th-century visual culture, and the intersection of archives with memory and power. Notable projects include the four-year SSHRC-funded study on ‘Picturing Canada: photographic images and geographical imaginings in British North America, 1839–1889,’ examining photography’s role in Canadian nation-building. She has co-edited influential works such as Picturing Place: Photography and the Geographical Imagination and contributed to major encyclopedias like The Oxford Companion to the Photograph . Dr. Schwartz’s publications span archival theory, photographic materiality, and the cultural politics of visual representation. She has curated exhibitions such as From Coast to Cariboo , exploring the legacy of photographer Frederick Dally. Her work bridges art history, geography, and archival science, emphasizing how photographic archives shape collective memory and national identity. Key honors include her fellowships and editorial roles with prestigious journals like Archival Science . Her current research continues to explore photography’s role in historical narratives and its material and conceptual dimensions.

Christopher V. Trinactyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Studies
• Latin Literature
• Ancient Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher V. Trinacty is an Associate Professor of Classics at Oberlin College, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Brown University (2007), MA from the University of Arizona (2000), and BA from Pitzer College (1996). His primary research focuses on Seneca the Younger, particularly his tragedies and Naturales Quaestiones , exploring Stoic philosophy and intertextuality with Augustan poets like Horace, Virgil, and Ovid. He has published a commentary on Seneca’s Natural Questions and contributed to volumes such as C.H. Sisson Reconsidered . Trinacty teaches Latin and Greek language, Roman history, and courses integrating public humanities projects, such as an Ancient Science class website . He curated an exhibition on the island of Aegina at Oberlin’s Terrell Library and actively presents at international conferences (e.g., University of Athens, University of Cincinnati). His work bridges classical literature with modern interpretations, as seen in studies linking Seneca to contemporary media like Batman. Education: PhD in Classics, Brown University, 2007 MA in Classics, University of Arizona, 2000 BA in Classics, Pitzer College, 1996 Research Interests: Senecan tragedy and philosophy, Augustan poetry reception, Stoic natural science, intertextuality in Roman literature, ancient science communication, and digital humanities. Recent Scholarly Work: Explores Seneca’s engagement with Augustan literary tradition, the impact of natural disasters on Stoic thought, and cross-media adaptations of classical myths. Key publications include Senecan Tragedy and the Reception of Augustan Poetry (2014) and commentary on Seneca’s Natural Questions (2022). Labs/Teams: Leads Oberlin Classics’ public humanities initiatives, including student-driven commentaries and digital projects like Horace’s Epistles website.

Anthony Corbeillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classics
• Ancient Roman History
• Roman Rhetoric
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anthony Corbeill is the Basil L. Gildersleeve Professor of Classics and Interim Chair in the Department of Classics at the University of Virginia. He is a leading scholar in Roman cultural history, with a focus on rhetoric, sexuality, gesture, and language. Previously, he taught for 26 years at the University of Kansas before joining the University of Virginia in 2017. Research Interests: Roman Rhetoric and Oratory Grammatical and Biological Gender in Ancient Rome Ancient Gesture and Body Language Political Humor and Invective Roman Religion and Prodigies Cicero and Caesar Studies Roman Educational Practices His recent publications reflect a deep engagement with Cicero’s speeches, Roman declamation, religious practices, and gender. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on rhetorical strategies, textual interpretation, and cultural symbolism in late Republican Rome. His work often bridges literary analysis with social and political history. Scientific Awards: Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit (2016) from the Society for Classical Studies for Sexing the World Outstanding Academic Book of 1997 ( Choice ) for Controlling Laughter Corbeill has held prestigious fellowships including the Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome (1994–1995), and has served as editor of Memorials of the American Academy in Rome and as a Trustee (2014–2016). He has held visiting appointments at Oxford, Michigan, Wisconsin, Vassar, and the Institute of Classical Studies in London. He was a SCS Fellow to the Thesaurus Linguae Latinae in Munich early in his career. No information is available about advising students or leading a lab or research team.

Andrew Dunningمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval Studies
• Book History
• Digital Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Andrew Dunning is the R.W. Hunt Curator of Medieval Manuscripts at the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, and a Hugh Price Fellow at Jesus College. He holds a BA from the University of Ottawa, followed by MA and PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on medieval manuscripts, book history, and digital scholarship, with a particular emphasis on Oxford’s manuscript heritage and the cult of Saint Frideswide. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the British Library and Cambridge University Library. Dr Dunning teaches medieval manuscripts and digital methods at the Weston Library, supervises postgraduate students in medieval studies and cultural heritage projects, and chairs the MSt examination in Medieval Studies. He leads digitization initiatives for Jesus College manuscripts via Digital Bodleian and directs the Medieval Libraries of Great Britain dataset. His work bridges traditional scholarship with computational tools, including open-source projects like Citation Style Language and Pandoc. Key roles include: R.W. Hunt Curator at Bodleian Library Hugh Price Fellow at Jesus College Co-supervisor of the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award project on medieval chant and religious heritage Research interests span medieval book production, digital manuscript studies, and cultural heritage preservation. Recent projects include the forthcoming monograph Lives and Miracles of Saint Frideswide , funded grants from the British Academy and Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation, and editorial work on medieval Latin texts. His work emphasizes the intersection of material culture and textual transmission. Publications include critical editions of medieval works (e.g., Iohannis Scotti seu Eriugenae Carmina ) and articles on manuscript provenance, digital cataloging, and medieval liturgical practices. He actively contributes to scholarly communities through grants, fellowships, and open-access initiatives.