Kimberly Grey is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing in the graduate program at the University of North Texas, specializing in creative nonfiction and hybrid forms. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Cincinnati and has taught at institutions including Stanford University, Franklin & Marshall College, and Webster University. Her interdisciplinary work explores intersections between cognitive psychology, aesthetics, and trauma studies, with a focus on memoir, experimental forms, and literary pedagogy. She serves on the advisory board for The Pegasus Physician Writers, consulting on publishing and competency frameworks. Her research interests include hybrid literary forms, trauma narratives, and the interplay between language and identity. Notable publications include poetry collections Systems for the Future of Feeling and The Opposite of Light , and the essay collection A Mother Is an Intellectual Thing , which examines maternal relationships through interdisciplinary lenses. Her writing has appeared in Boston Review , The Kenyon Review , and Plume .
Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of BonnGermany
Dr. Stefan Bojowald is a Lecturer in the Egyptology department at the Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Anthropology, University of Bonn. He holds a doctorate completed between 2014 and 2017 and has been actively contributing to the field through teaching and extensive scholarly publication. His institutional affiliations include membership in ATINER, Academic Genesis, and the Alliance Academy of Sciences, reflecting his engagement with international academic networks. Doctoral studies: 2014–2017 Master's degree: 2001 Studies: Egyptology, Classical Archaeology, Classical Philology, Semitic Studies, and Studies of the Christian Orient (1992–2000) Stefan Bojowald's research is deeply rooted in philological and linguistic analysis of ancient Egyptian and Coptic texts. His primary interests include Egyptian lexicography and phonology, with a particular focus on sound changes and word origins. He investigates cultural and linguistic contacts between Egypt and the Near East, drawing parallels between Egyptian, Hebrew, Akkadian, and Ugaritic languages. A distinctive aspect of his work is Egyptian ornithology—the study of birds in ancient Egyptian literature and symbolism. Additionally, he explores Coptic monasticism, especially through the lens of the Vita of Pachom , analyzing textual details, moral themes, and biblical intertextuality. His scholarship often bridges linguistic precision with cultural and religious interpretation. His recent publications, spanning from 2021 to 2025, reveal a consistent output in high-quality journals such as Aula Orientalis , Göttinger Miszellen , N.A.B.U. , and Le Muséon . These articles primarily focus on etymological investigations, phonological shifts (e.g., loss of 'q', 'n', 'h'), lexical analysis of specific terms, and comparative studies across Semitic and Afro-Asiatic languages. A significant trend is his exploration of linguistic survivals from ancient Egyptian into Coptic, metaphorical language in religious texts, and the interpretation of monastic literature. His 2023 monograph on the Vita of Pachom underscores his expertise in Coptic hagiography. While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, Bojowald’s extensive publication record in specialized Egyptological and Coptic journals demonstrates scholarly recognition and contribution to the field. Dr. Bojowald advises students in Egyptology and Coptic studies, particularly through his courses in Coptic language (Koptisch I + II) and Coptic reading. There is no public information on external research grants he may have received. He is an active academic with a strong focus on textual analysis and linguistic research. There is no information provided about specific research labs or collaborative teams led by Dr. Bojowald. However, his membership in academic platforms and frequent publication in collaborative journals suggest participation in broader scholarly communities and networks within Egyptology and Coptic studies.
Sigrun Åsebø is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen. Her research centers on feminist art history, gender and sexuality, visual culture, and contemporary Norwegian art. She is actively involved in research groups on Visual Culture and Foundational Questions in Gender and Sexuality. Her research interests include feminist art historiography, the representation of women in art, the intersection of femininity and landscape, museum practices, and the politics of gender in cultural institutions. She critically examines how art history has marginalized women artists and how feminist perspectives can transform curatorial and scholarly practices. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on feminist re-evaluation of art history, particularly the recovery of women’s contributions to modern and contemporary art in Norway. Her work frequently engages with museum representation, textile art, abstraction, and the ideological frameworks shaping art discourse. She combines theoretical rigor with public engagement, contributing both academic and popular scientific writings. Research Group: Visual Culture Research Group Research Group: Foundational Questions in Gender and Sexuality Research Åsebø has co-organized special issues and public lectures, often in collaboration with Ulla Angkjær-Jørgensen, focusing on gender equality in art museums and feminist legacies. She has not advised any named students in the provided data, and no scientific awards are listed. Her outreach includes numerous popular science lectures and public debates, demonstrating a strong commitment to democratizing art historical knowledge.
Carolina NEGRI is an Associate Professor in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she has held a permanent faculty position since 2015. She is also the Director's Delegate for Quality Assurance of the Department and has served in various institutional roles including scientific coordinator of the Erasmus+ ICM program with Waseda University and member of the Doctoral College. She holds a PhD in Oriental Studies from the Oriental University Institute of Naples and advanced degrees from Ochanomizu University in Tokyo and the University of Naples 'L’Orientale'. PhD in Oriental Studies (Far Eastern Asian Civilizations), Oriental University Institute of Naples, 2000 MA in Japanese Literature and Philology, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, 1996 Laurea in Japanese Language and Literature, University of Naples 'L’Orientale', 1991 Her research focuses on pre-modern and modern Japanese literature, Japanese philology, literary translation, and gender studies. She specializes in classical Japanese texts, the role of women in medieval Japanese society, intertextuality, and the literary contributions of female authors such as Murasaki Shikibu and the nun Abutsu. Her work bridges philological rigor with cultural and gender analysis. Her recent research outputs demonstrate a strong trajectory in the study of Japanese literary history, classical grammar, and the socio-religious roles of women. Key themes include the development of a comprehensive history of Japanese literature, intertextuality in premodern works, and the literary production of medieval nuns. She has led externally funded projects such as 'Images from the Past' (Japan Foundation, 2019–2021) and multiple Erasmus+ and National Institute of Japanese Literature research stays. Premio Guglielmo e Mario Scalise per la traduzione letteraria (2007) Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship (2011) National Scientific Qualification for Full-Time Professor (2021) National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (2014) Carolina NEGRI has supervised numerous academic programs and mentored students through her teaching and research leadership. She has secured multiple international research grants, particularly from the Japan Foundation and Erasmus+, supporting collaborative projects with Waseda University, Gakushūin Women’s University, and the National Institute of Japanese Literature. She has been a visiting scholar at institutions in Japan, the United States, and Europe, reflecting her active international engagement. She is a member of the research group working on the history of Japanese literature alongside Luisa Bienati, Edoardo Gerlini, and Pierantonio Zanotti, and has collaborated with Paolo Calvetti on medieval Japanese literature. Her work contributes significantly to the global understanding of Japanese literary and cultural history.
Raúl Álvarez Moreno is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies. He has taught Medieval and Early Modern Spanish literature, culture, and language since joining UBC in 2009, with expertise in historical Spanish linguistics and business Spanish. His academic work bridges literary analysis with economic thought, focusing on Iberian cultural history. Education : Ph.D. from Michigan State University, B.A./R.S. from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Research interests center on intersections of literature and economic theory in medieval Spain, language-ideology dynamics, visual culture, and travel literature. His work reinterprets scholastic economic frameworks through texts like Celestina and Cervantes, while examining how medieval spatial practices inform modern cultural studies. Recent publications highlight trends in economic discourse, intertextuality (e.g., Aesop-Cervantes connections), and the re-functionalization of medieval motifs in Latin American contexts. His scholarship spans annotated editions, specialized journal articles, and collaborations with editorial boards like Celestinesca and Revista Canadiense de Estudios Hispánicos , where he serves as Book Review Editor. Current projects include a monograph on Spanish scholastic economic thought and co-editing a special issue on literature-economy interplay (2023). He actively supervises graduate students in Hispanic Studies, emphasizing rigorous engagement with primary sources and interdisciplinary methodologies.
Julia Sushytska is a Resident Associate Professor in Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture at Occidental College, appointed in 2019. She teaches courses including "Truth, Trust, and Propaganda: Postmodern Theory and the Practice of Dissent," "The Novel as Philosophy: Recollecting Lost Time," "Grotesque Bodies, Eccentric Minds: Carnival Perversions from Gogol to Žižek," and "Eastern European Myth and Folklore." Her educational background includes a B.A. in Philosophy from John Carroll University, and M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Stony Brook University. She also studied at Université Paris X during Fall 2004/2005. Dr. Sushytska specializes in 20th century European and Eastern European literature and philosophy, with research focusing on metics —those who place themselves in-between major cultures, languages, or ethnicities. Her work explores the philosophical dimensions of cultural hybridity, border identities, and the space for truth in political discourse. She has particular expertise in Russian and Eastern European thought, with extensive knowledge of works by figures like Merab Mamardashvili. Her scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with philosophical approaches to Eastern Europe, the relationship between poetry and philosophy, and the concept of "metics" as cultural mediators. Her publications span multiple languages and disciplines, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches that bridge literary studies, philosophy, and cultural theory, with increasing attention to responses to the war in Ukraine. Book Review Editor, Tapuya: Latin American Science, Technology and Society (2019-2025) Executive Committee, Society for Women in Philosophy, Pacific Division (2023-present) Reviewer for European Science Foundation, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Brill Academic Publishers She is fluent in English and French, with native proficiency in Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish, and reading knowledge of Ancient Greek. Her multilingual capabilities support her cross-cultural research and translation work, including co-editing "A Spy for an Unknown Country" (2020), a collection of essays by Soviet-era Georgian philosopher Merab Mamardashvili, and "Both Sides Face East: Durable Words" (2025), a multilingual collection responding to the invasion of Ukraine.
Stefano Rapisarda is a Full Professor of Romance Philology and Linguistics at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. He has held academic positions since 2002, progressing from Researcher to Associate Professor (2018) and Full Professor (2021). He is President of the Master's Degree in "Linguistic Sciences for Education and Interculturality" at the Special Teaching Structure of Ragusa and serves on multiple university commissions. He has been delegated to lead the Special Educational Structure of Ragusa and represents the University of Catania on the Board of Directors of the Ibleo University Consortium. His research focuses on three interrelated areas: the philology of medical-scientific and magical-divinatory texts; intercultural contacts in the Mediterranean from Late Antiquity to the Early Modern period; and the intersections between philology, history, politics, and ideology. He has conducted extensive textual editions of medieval works, including the Thesaurus pauperum , Nicole Oresme’s Contre la divination , and various chiromantic and scapulomantic texts. His work emphasizes material manifestations of interculturality such as bilingual glossaries, multilingual inscriptions, and codices with mixed scripts. The 15 most recent publications highlight a sustained engagement with medieval divination, philology in wartime, intercultural textual practices, and the political dimensions of language and scholarship. Key themes include prognostication, textual criticism, linguistic hybridity, and the role of intellectuals during periods of conflict. His recent books examine the global history of the Spanish language and the ideological uses of philology in the 19th and 20th centuries. Scientific Awards and Honors: Candidate for the 'Premio Prezzolini per la Traduzione Letteraria' Qualified under the Fulbright Program for teaching at Northwestern University (2011) Advising and Grants: While no specific students are listed, Rapisarda has been a member of doctoral committees at the University of Macerata and the University of Catania. He has served as Principal Investigator on multiple funded research projects, including 'Scholars in Arms' (€15,500), 'Transnational Intellectual Networks' (€22,500), and 'Scholarship in Wartimes' (€30,000), managing over €70,000 in institutional funding. He has contributed to major national research initiatives (PRIN) and international collaborations, including a HERA-funded proposal on academics in wartime. Labs and Research Groups: He directs the 'Professori in Guerra' Digital Library, an archive of autobiographies and militant texts by scholars. He co-directs the 'Divinatoria' book series with Classiques Garnier and has organized international workshops on divination. He is a founding member and treasurer of the International Society for the Critical Study of Divination and serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Divination and Prognostication .
Ellen Corbett is a PhD Researcher affiliated with the School of Arts & Humanities at Queen's University Belfast , focusing on translation practices and linguistic theory. She holds a Master of Arts in Translation (2021) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Translation and German (2019), both from Queen's University Belfast. Education Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), School of Arts & Humanities, Queen's University Belfast (2022) Master of Arts (MA) in Translation, Queen's University Belfast (2021) Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Translation and German, Queen's University Belfast (2019) Her research explores translation theory , linguistics , and discourse analysis , with a particular emphasis on Irish-to-English translation, self-translation , and bilingual publishing . Recent outputs examine paratextual elements, refusal strategies in translation, and pedagogical approaches in Northern Ireland's secondary education. Ellen has contributed to conferences and peer-reviewed journals, including Léann Teanga: An Reiviú , addressing topics like multilingualism , cultural resistance , and language revitalization . Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and cultural preservation.
Serena Zuccheri is a Full Professor at the Department of Interpretation and Translation, University of Bologna. Her research focuses on the languages and literatures of China and Southeast Asia, with expertise spanning linguistic analysis, cultural studies, and translational frameworks. She is affiliated with the University of Bologna, a leading institution in humanities and social sciences. Her research interests include the comparative study of East Asian languages, literary traditions of Southeast Asia, and cross-cultural communication methodologies. While no specific publications or subfields are listed in the provided data, her work aligns with the broader disciplinary scope of Asian studies and translation theory. Contact: serena.zuccheri@unibo.it . Office hours are available by appointment via email, with current availability extending through September 2025.
Prof. Dr. Britta Frede is Acting Professor for the Chair of Islamic Studies at the University of Bayreuth since April 2022 and a Postdoctoral Researcher in the DFG Cluster of Excellence Africa Multiple. Her work focuses on translocal relations and global interconnections of Muslim Africa since 1800, Islamic education, manuscript culture, and popular Islamic movements like Sufism and the Muslim Brotherhood, with regional expertise in North Africa (Maghreb/Mauritania) and sub-Saharan Africa (East Africa/Kenya). Doctorate in Islamic Studies, Free University of Berlin (2012) Editor of the Africa section of the Orientalistische Literaturzeitung (2024–) Member of academic councils and editorial boards, including Islamic Africa (Brill) Her research explores Islamic education systems, Saharan manuscript traditions, and gender dynamics in Islamic authority. Recent publications analyze transcontinental manuscript collaboration, traditional female learning circles in Nouakchott, and postcolonial governance of Islamic heritage. She has received the Annemarie Schimmel Foundation Research Prize (2015) and Hedwig Hintze Women's Promotion Prize (2013). Her grants include Volkswagen Foundation and DFG funding for projects on Islamic reform, de-radicalization, and manuscript preservation.
Stefan Elit is an Associate Professor of Modern German Literature at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, where he has held academic positions since 2004. His institutional affiliations include the Institute of German Studies and Comparative Literature, where he serves as Course Manager and Academic Senior Councillor with coordinative responsibilities for curriculum development. Associate Professor (apl. Professor) at University of Paderborn since January 2023 Private Lecturer (Habilitation) since February 2017 Senior Academic Councillor since May 2014 Elected member of the Literature Commission for Westphalia since October 2021 Professor Elit's research spans multiple areas of German literary studies with particular focus on literary institutions, verse epics, poetry and poetics across historical periods, GDR literature, and DEFA films. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in the intersection of literature, cultural history, and institutional frameworks that shape literary production and reception. His research methodology combines close textual analysis with broader cultural and historical contextualization. His publication record shows a clear progression from early work on 18th-century linguistic patriotism (reflected in his 2002 dissertation on Klopstock) to contemporary literary analysis, with significant contributions to the understanding of GDR literary production and DEFA film. His most recent publications focus on contemporary German poetry and verse epics, demonstrating his engagement with current literary developments while maintaining his historical perspective. Professor Elit has served in numerous academic governance roles, including as elected member of the University Senate (2011-2019), Deputy Speaker of the Senate (2017-2019), and member of the doctoral committee (2004-2024). He is an active peer reviewer for major funding organizations including DAAD, DFG, and various foundations. German Society for the Study of the 18th Century (DGEJ) German Association of Germanists (DGV) German Neo-Latin Society (DNG) International Association for Neo-Latin Studies (IANLS) His teaching portfolio includes courses on poetry and politics, as well as examinations of artists and death in prose and film from Thomas Mann to contemporary authors like Christoph Peters. He maintains an active scholarly presence through editorial work for the Journal of German Philology and Rhetorica Journal.
Tomi Suzuki is Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University, where she has been a faculty member since 1996. Her research focuses on modern Japanese literature and criticism within comparative frameworks, literary and cultural theory, and the intellectual history of modern Japan. She holds a BA (1974) and MA (1977) from the University of Tokyo, and a PhD (1988) from Yale University. Her research examines narrative theory, genre evolution, gender construction, modernism, canon formation, and the history of reading practices. She is currently completing Gender, Literary Culture, and Nation in Japan: 1880s-1950s , exploring literary field development through the lenses of gender, language reform, and education in transnational contexts. Her teaching encompasses modern Japanese literature, gender studies, and East Asian humanities. Recent publications focus on censorship dynamics, gender aesthetics in early 20th-century literature, classical text reinterpretations, and translation studies. These works demonstrate consistent engagement with Japanese modernity's intersections of language, power structures, and cultural identity across historical periods.
Vincent Barletta is Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Iberian and Latin American Cultures at Stanford University. He serves as a Research Associate at Stanford's Europe Center and holds affiliations with the Center for African Studies, the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, and the Center for Latin American Studies. Professor Barletta's research focuses on medieval and early modern Iberian literatures, particularly texts associated with the Portuguese empire; Iberian Islam; classical reception; literature and linguistic anthropology; and literature and philosophy. His scholarly work spans Catalan, Luso-Brazilian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages, literatures, and cultures across medieval, Renaissance, and early modern periods, examining the intersections between literary form and philosophical inquiry. His publications reveal a consistent exploration of rhythm, poetic form, and the relationship between literature and philosophical traditions from ancient Greece to contemporary thinkers. Barletta's work bridges literary analysis with philosophical investigation, particularly examining how concepts of rhythm connect to broader ethical and anthropological questions, as demonstrated in his acclaimed 2020 book 'Rhythm: Form and Dispossession'. His notable scientific achievements include: John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2021) Kay Philips Award for Outstanding Adult Ally (2019-20) At Stanford, Professor Barletta has mentored numerous undergraduate and graduate students while maintaining an active research agenda that includes over 50 peer-reviewed articles. He has received multiple research and teaching collaboration grants to support his scholarly work and has served as Visiting Professor at Sapienza University, Rome (2023). Professor Barletta is currently developing a book project with Prof. Marcelo Rangel (UFOP, Brazil) on rhythmanalysis and history.
Meral Shehabi serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Languages, Cultures and Communication, South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, Macedonia. Appointed full-time in September 2003, she teaches Albanian language courses for multiple academic levels, Academic Writing, Romanticism in Albanian poetry, Modern Literature, Literary text analysis, and Balkan dimensions of Albanian folklore. Education: Doctor of Philological Sciences (2009-2017) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, specializing in Albanian Literature with dissertation "Aspekte te intertekstualitetit në pitarasin e Rilindes naksionale" Magister i šešinave filologije (2004-2009) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, thesis "Dialogu letrar i Naim Frashërit me letersína ojentale" Profesor i gjuhes dhe letersise shqipe (1999-2003) from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on intertextual relationships within Albanian literature, particularly examining biblical narratives, mythological frameworks, and folk traditions in National Renaissance works. She investigates textual dialogues between canonical authors like Naim Frashëri, Jeronim de Rada, and Ismail Kadare, while analyzing cultural transmission across Balkan literary traditions. Her recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with Arbëresh diaspora literature and linguistic analysis of Albanian written usage. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 publications (2017-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: biblical intertextuality in Albanian drama (33%), National Renaissance literary analysis (40%), and linguistic studies of Albanian language (27%). Her work consistently applies intertextual theory to explore cultural identity formation, with growing emphasis on transnational literary connections since 2020. Professional Activities: Dr. Shehabi's teaching portfolio spans foundational language instruction to advanced literary analysis. While no formal advisees or research grants are documented in available records, her course development in Balkan folklore studies indicates program-building contributions. Her multilingual capabilities (Albanian native, Macedonian/Turkish C2, Serbian C1, English B2) facilitate cross-cultural academic work across the region.
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Dominique Samson Normand de Chambourg serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Russian Studies at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris. His academic work focuses on Siberian indigenous communities, particularly the Nenets people of the Arctic regions, with expertise in Slavic languages and literature (CNU Discipline 13). He teaches courses on Siberia, Shamanism, World Religions, and Gender Studies across multiple levels of the Russian Studies program. His research interests span Russian-Indigenous interactions in the Arctic and North Siberia, Siberian religious practices including Shamanism and Orthodox Missions, Siberian independence movements, and life stories of northern communities. His work examines how indigenous Siberian cultures navigate modernity while maintaining traditional practices, particularly focusing on the Nenets language and cultural preservation in the face of industrial development and political change. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on Siberian indigenous agency, with particular attention to Nenets communities. His work bridges anthropology, linguistics, and political geography, examining how Siberian peoples construct identity in relation to Moscow, navigate oil development impacts, and preserve cultural memory through oral traditions and writing systems. Samson Normand de Chambourg has served in significant administrative roles including President of the CSIE (2016-2019), Acting Director of the Department of Russian Studies (2016), and Head of Master's Teaching (2013-2020). He is an elected member of the 13th section of the CNU since 2016 and the Council of the Department of Russian Studies since 2013. He actively supervises doctoral and master's students, with recent thesis topics covering Siberian indigenous cultures, gender relations, religious practices, and literary traditions. His students' work frequently examines Khanty, Nenets, and Mansi communities across multiple disciplines including anthropology, linguistics, and religious studies. As a member of the CREE research team at INALCO and LAEIZS at Tomsk State University, he collaborates on Siberian studies projects. He also serves on the editorial boards of multiple academic journals including Slovo, Études Mongoles et Sibériennes, Slavica Occitania, and Études Finno-Ougriennes, contributing to the scholarly infrastructure for Siberian and Arctic studies.
