جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Persian and Iranian Studies
• Islamic Mysticism (Sufism)
• Cultural History of Iran and the Persianate World
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Asghar Seyed-Gohrab is a leading scholar in Persian and Iranian Studies at Utrecht University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. His academic career spans over two decades, including roles as Chairman of Persian Studies at Leiden University and Principal Investigator of the ERC-funded 'Beyond Sharia' project examining Sufism’s role in Islamic intellectual history. He holds a PhD from Leiden University and has authored over 50 monographs and edited volumes on Persian poetry, Sufism, and Iranian cultural history. Education: B.A. in English (Vrije Universiteit), M.A. in Persian Studies (Leiden University), PhD (Leiden University) Research Focus: Medieval Persian poetry’s modern political and cultural relevance, Sufi movements, and the interplay between mysticism and state power in Iran. Grants: ERC Advanced Grant (2021), NWO VIDI/VENI (2009-2014), KNAW Fellow (2023). His research highlights how classical Persian poetry shapes modern Iranian identity, including its use in the 1979 Revolution and Iran-Iraq War. He has supervised 43+ students and edited journals like Iranian Studies and Persica .

Akintunde Akinyemiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Yoruba Language
• African Literature
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akintunde Akinyemi serves as Professor of Yoruba Language and Literature in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Florida, with affiliate status at the Center for African Studies where he directs the Department of Defense-funded African Flagship Languages Initiative. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. Professor Akinyemi's research spans Yoruba language/documentation, pre-modern through postmodern African literature, cultural studies of Africa and the African Diaspora, and Nigerian Nollywood film analysis. His work emphasizes the interplay between traditional Yoruba oral forms and contemporary cultural expressions, particularly video-films. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational studies in Yoruba orature and royal poetry to expansive projects on diaspora religious practices and encyclopedia compilation, consistently addressing language preservation, literary analysis, and cultural transmission across continents. Scientific recognition includes: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1999-2001) He directs the African Flagship Languages Initiative and co-edits the journal Yoruba Studies Review, leading major collaborative works including the Encyclopedia of the Yoruba and critical volumes on prominent Yoruba writers.

Joanne L. DeToreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Diversity and Inclusion
• Gender Studies
• Race and Ethnicity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Joanne L. DeTore is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Communication at the College of Arts and Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach campus. She previously held academic and leadership roles at Eastern Florida State College, including Chair of the Department of Communications, and served as the University Director of Diversity Initiatives from 2007 to 2010, overseeing diversity programs across all campuses. Education: Harvard Graduate Certificate, Harvard University (2022) Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1998) M.A., College of Saint Rose (1990) B.S., Syracuse University (1987) Her research and teaching focus on diversity and inclusion, gender, race, ethnicity, motherhood, crisis communication, public relations, STEM/aviation and women, popular culture, film, and cross-cultural communication. Her interdisciplinary work bridges humanities and social sciences, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and cultural critique. She has contributed extensively through scholarly articles, poetry, and book reviews, reflecting a unique blend of academic and creative expression. The recent publications show a strong thematic trend in identity, embodiment, cultural narratives, and educational engagement. Her work spans literary creativity, critical review, and empirical research in communication pedagogy, indicating a broad scholarly impact across humanities and education disciplines. Scientific Awards: Mentor of the Year for the College of Arts and Sciences (August 2024) Dr. DeTore has served as a mentor and advisor, recognized for her contributions to student development. While specific grants are not detailed, her role as former University Director of Diversity Initiatives suggests leadership in institutional programs and initiatives. Her academic trajectory reflects sustained engagement in both teaching excellence and diversity leadership. She is actively involved in scholarly and creative communities, contributing to journals such as Ovunque Siamo: New Italian-American Writing and VIA: Voices in Italian Americana , indicating affiliation with Italian-American cultural and literary networks.

Anna Shechtmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media Studies
• Literary Theory
• Film Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Shechtman is an Assistant Professor of Literatures in English at Cornell University, specializing in media studies and American literature. She is writing a two-volume history of the concepts of 'media' and 'data' in the U.S., examining their evolution and interdisciplinary impacts. Her work challenges traditional boundaries between art, literature, and social science. Education: PhD, Yale University, English Literature and Film & Media Studies, 2020 MPhil, Yale University, English Literature and Film & Media Studies, 2017 MA, Yale University, English Literature, 2017 BA, Swarthmore College, Highest Honors, 2013 Research Interests: Her research explores media theory, literary analysis, and the intersections of data, culture, and technology. She critiques the historical and conceptual frameworks that define 'media' and 'data,' particularly in 20th/21st-century U.S. contexts. Recent work includes studies on digital humanities and feminist history of crosswords. Professional Activities: She writes monthly crossword puzzles for The New Yorker and is an editor-at-large for the Los Angeles Review of Books . Her 2024 book The Riddles of the Sphinx examines feminist legacies in crossword puzzles. Teaching: In 2025, she is teaching courses on Mass Culture and the Avant-Garde and Expository Writing .

Shu-han Luoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Old English
• Poetics
• Literary Form
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shu-han Luo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on medieval English literature, particularly Old English poetry, with interests in poetics, literary form, and the intersection of aesthetics and instruction. He holds a Master’s from the University of Oxford and a PhD from Yale University. His current book project explores formal strategies in Old English didactic poetry through comparative analysis with Tang Chinese verse and imperial commentary, redefining approaches to learning and aesthetic experience in early medieval England. Luo’s work bridges disciplinary boundaries, employing new comparative methodologies for close reading. He has published in Anglo-Saxon England and contributed to volumes on Anglo-Saxon literary culture. His teaching includes courses on medieval literature, and he maintains active office hours via Calendly.

Christian Mauderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Premodern Islamic history
• Mamluk Sultanate studies
• Islamic court cultures
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Christian Mauder is Professor of Islamic Studies at Freie Universität Berlin’s Institute of Islamic Studies, Department of History and Cultural Studies. His research focuses on premodern Islamic religious, intellectual, and social history, particularly the Mamluk Sultanate (1250–1517), Islamic court cultures, historical semantics, Arabophone Christianity, Christian-Muslim relations, and Quranic discourses. He has published extensively on Mamluk military education, legal riddles, Persian and Circassian ethnic identities, and Ottoman-Mamluk transitions, emphasizing transregional interconnectedness. PhD in Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Göttingen (2017) Postdoctoral research at Yale, Princeton, NYU Abu Dhabi, and University of Bonn Associate Professor at University of Bergen (2018–2023) Mauder’s scholarly work bridges Islamic history and cultural studies, exploring how concepts like mujaddid (renewer) shaped religious authority. His publications include monographs on Mamluk court culture and edited volumes on Quran reception, legal knowledge transmission, and Islamic eschatology. Recent articles analyze Persian identity construction, Hanafi riddles, and Mamluk-Ottoman entanglements. His awards include the 2018 Malcolm H. Kerr Dissertation Award and Christian Gottlob Heyne Award. He supervises doctoral students and participates in international seminars, including the Balzan Seminar on Muslim state formation. His office hours (Tue 4:15–6:00 PM) are open for academic consultation at Fabeckstr. 23/25, Berlin.

John Halbrooksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Literature
• Renaissance Literature
• Old English Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Halbrooks is an Associate Professor at the University of South Alabama's College of Arts and Sciences, English Department. He serves as Graduate Coordinator, specializing in medieval and Renaissance literature, with particular expertise in Anglo-Saxon texts, Chaucer studies, and modern interpretations of classical works. Specializes in medieval and Renaissance literature Graduate Coordinator role Focus on Anglo-Saxon cultural reception His research spans textual analysis of Old English manuscripts, ethical frameworks in heroic narratives, and the application of poststructuralist theory to historical literature. Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with theology, cultural studies, and regional adaptations. Recent scholarship examines the intersection between medieval poetic forms and contemporary literary practices, including Troubadour influences on modern poets and psychoanalytic readings of classical texts. His work contributes significantly to understanding historical continuity in literary traditions.

Thomas P. Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Chinese Literature
• History of Writing
• Material Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas P. Kelly is an Assistant Professor in East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University, where he holds a position in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago (2017) and BA from the University of Oxford (2009). Previously, he served as a Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows at the University of Michigan. As President of the Society for Ming Studies, he actively contributes to scholarly networks in early modern Chinese studies. His research focuses on Chinese literature, material culture, and pre-modern media studies, particularly exploring the interplay between writing and material objects in the Ming and Qing periods. His monograph The Inscription of Things: Writing and Materiality in Early Modern China (2023) examines how writers engaged with materiality through inscriptions on objects. Current projects include The Unfinished Book , analyzing manuscript culture during the Ming-Qing transition, and a study of performance theory via Pan Zhiheng’s essays. His work spans late imperial drama, fiction, poetry, and prose. Key research themes include the materiality of literature, rituals in performance, and the poetics of incompletion. His publications investigate topics such as mourning rituals in early Qing theater, the cultural significance of seal carvers’ biographies, and the role of objects in Ming-Qing literary imagination. He frequently critiques the relationship between textual production and social dynamics, emphasizing how material forms shape literary meaning. His articles demonstrate a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary analysis with art history, anthropology, and cultural studies. Notable works include explorations of Hong Sheng’s Palace of Lasting Life , Su Shi’s ink-making practices, and Fang Yongbin’s calligraphic materiality. His 2024 article ' The Crying Statue in Early Qing Drama ' delves into contested staging practices of theatrical mourning rituals. Though no formal grants or labs are listed, his academic leadership (e.g., Society for Ming Studies presidency) underscores his role in fostering collaborative research. His work bridges textual analysis with broader cultural histories, positioning material objects as central to understanding Chinese literary and intellectual traditions.

Sarah L Higleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval vernacular languages and literature
• Film and media studies
• Teratology (study of the monstrous)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah L Higley is a Professor of English at the University of Rochester's School of Arts & Sciences, specializing in medieval literature and modern fantasy. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on medieval Northern European vernacular languages (Old English, Middle Welsh, and Middle French), the intersection of medieval and modern concepts of monstrosity, ecocriticism, and the study of artificial entities like robots and simulacra. She has published extensively on topics including Hildegard of Bingen's linguistics, werewolf lore, and medieval film adaptations. Recent projects include editing a Middle English translation of The Tale of Melusine and exploring digital remediations of medieval texts through machinima. Her teaching spans Old English literature, gender studies, and science fiction. She has produced digital media works such as The Lover's Confession , adapting John Gower's Confessio Amantis into real-time animation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges medieval studies with modern media, emphasizing cultural and ecological connections across centuries. Research Highlights: Analysis of medieval artificial entities (robots, werewolves) and their modern parallels Ecocritical readings of medieval poetry and contemporary cinema Study of invented languages and medieval mysticism Cross-cultural comparisons of Welsh and Old English nature poetry Recent Projects: Editing the 15th-century Middle English translation of Coudrette’s Melusine Investigating medieval ecocriticism and concepts of Nature

Karin Olsenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Old English language and literature
• Middle English language and literature
• Old Norse language and literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karin Olsen is an Assistant Professor in Older English Language and Literature at the Department of English Language and Culture, University of Groningen (since 1994). She specializes in Old English, Middle English, Old Norse, and early Irish literature, with a focus on medieval textual analysis, cultural contacts, and conceptual blending in poetry. Her research explores themes such as kingship ideology, conflict metaphors, and the intersection of religion and imagination in early medieval texts. Education and Professional History: Olsen holds a PhD and has taught at institutions like the University of Toronto. She has served in various administrative roles, including Chair of the MA Literary Studies Programme Committee and member of multiple admission boards and faculty councils. Research Interests: Her work spans Anglo-Saxon riddles, Norse-Irish cultural connections, and the representation of supernatural elements in medieval literature. Key topics include the Exeter Book, hagiography, and the evolution of faerie traditions from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment. Publications: Her recent articles and books address topics like estrangement in riddles, warrior imagery in medieval poetry, and cross-cultural medieval identities. Notable works include Conceptualizing the Enemy in Early Northwest Europe (2016) and Airy Nothings (2014), co-edited with J.R. Veenstra. Administration and Service: Olsen has held leadership roles in academic governance, curriculum development, and library committees within the Faculty of Arts.

Dan Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musical Theater
• Playwriting
• Libretto Writing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dan Marshall is an Associate Professor at Berklee NYC, part of Berklee College of Music, where he teaches in the Writing and Production for Musical Theater department. He is also the senior manager for education and outreach at the Metropolitan Opera, blending academic leadership with professional arts engagement. His work spans musical theater, playwriting, and television pilots, with a focus on queer narratives, young audiences, and satirical comedy. Dan's research and creative interests center on libretto writing as a distinct art form, theater for young audiences (TYA), and the adaptation of literary and mythological works into contemporary performance. He emphasizes craft and joy in writing, bringing his active creative process into the classroom. His fields include musical theater development, dark comedy, environmental theater, and identity exploration through narrative. His recent works reflect a strong trend in socially conscious storytelling—addressing themes like social media identity ( NoFilter: The Picture of Tori Anne Gray ), LGBTQ+ self-acceptance ( Swish ), political satire ( President Mom ), and educational bureaucracy ( Department of Ed ). Many of his pieces experiment with form, including radio plays ( Snow Way Out ), site-specific theater ( Operation A.L.I.B.I. ), and live TV parody ( Gaea's Great Greek Gabfest ). Notable awards include: Best New Musical, New York Musical Theatre Festival (2014) – Quiz Bowl Ronald M. Ruble Prize for Young Audiences (2015) – President Mom Honorable Mention, Aurand Harris Memorial Playwriting Award – Gaea's Great Greek Gabfest Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Grant Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant Johnny Mercer Writers Colony Residency Official Selection, Brooklyn Generator (2020) – A Murder of Crows Semi-finalist, LocalLabCo (2021) – Five Sorrowful Mysteries Official Selection, Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals (2019) – The Peculiar Tale of the Prince of Bohemia Dan actively mentors emerging writers and integrates his professional projects into pedagogy. He lives in the East Village with actor Robert Michael Johnson and continues to develop new musicals and plays with collaborators such as Julian Blackmore, Becca Blackmore, and Joel Derfner. His work is frequently developed at major theaters including Two River Theatre, York Theatre Company, and Goodspeed Musicals.

Rosario Moreno Soldevilaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin Philology
• Classical Reception Studies
• Ancient Roman Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rosario Moreno Soldevila is a Professor at the Department of Philology and Translation, Pablo de Olavide University. Affiliated with the research groups Religion y Pensamiento en el Mundo Antiguo and Estudios sobre Europa, el Mundo Mediterráneo y su Difusión Atlántica , she specializes in Latin Philology with a focus on classical reception studies, gender dynamics in antiquity, and late Latin poetic traditions. Doctorate from Pablo de Olavide University (2003) with thesis on Martial's Epigrams Supervised by Dr. Juan Fernández Valverde and Dr. Francisco Socas Gavilán Her research examines: Metafictional techniques in Trojan-themed crime novels (Don Winslow's works) Reinterpretation of Virgilian motifs through liminal female characters Erotic and religious intersections in Prudentius' devotional poetry Evolution of female-authored classical epic rewritings in the 21st century Amatory topoi from Catullus to Late Antique poetry Humorous and satirical representations in Martial's epigrams Recent publications analyze: 2024 - Methodological approaches to rediscovering women writers in antiquity 2023 - Modern metafictional engagement with Virgilian epic structures 2022 - Symbolic love motifs in Prudentius and Vallejo's Aeneid reimaginings 2021 - Amatory patterns in Ausonius and Nemesianus' eclogues 2020 - Martial's sexual symbolism and Latin anthology riddles 2018 - Historical evolution of silence as a love motif in classical poetry

Morna E. O’Neillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th Century European Art
• Arts and Crafts Movement
• Art Market History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morna E. O’Neill is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Art History at Wake Forest University. Her research focuses on the intersections of art, design, and politics in 19th-century Britain, with particular emphasis on the Arts and Crafts Movement and global art market dynamics. She co-founded the digital humanities project 'Home Subjects,' analyzing domestic art display in Victorian Britain. Her major works include Walter Crane: The Arts and Crafts, Painting, and Politics (Yale UP, 2011), which won the Historians of British Art Book Prize, and Hugh Lane: The Art Market and the Art Museum, 1893-1915 (Yale UP, 2018). Her research explores figures like Walter Crane and Hugh Lane, examining how art shaped and reflected political and social movements. Key research themes include colonial art networks, decorative politics, and the role of museums in shaping global art histories. Her work bridges art history with cultural studies, emphasizing transnational exchanges and the material culture of social change. Teaches courses on 18th-19th century European art, photography history, and museum studies Co-edits the Edwardian Sense anthology (Yale UP, 2010) Advises on digital humanities projects like Home Subjects

Ann Marie Adeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• English Literature
• Creative Writing
• Online Higher Education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Ann Marie Ade is an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities & Communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Arts & Sciences, with over 30 years of academic experience. She serves on the Worldwide Faculty Senate, COAS Faculty Council, and multiple institutional committees. M.A.S. in Aviation Aerospace Management (Embry-Riddle) M.S. in Education (SUNY College at Cortland) B.A. in English (Syracuse University) Her research bridges creative writing and online higher education analysis , evidenced by literary publications in Night Flight: Online Literary Journal (2021–2022) and empirical studies on student evaluations in digital learning environments. Recent publications reveal a dual focus: fictional storytelling with aviation themes and educational research examining assessment methodologies in remote instruction settings. Currently teaching ENGL 123: English Composition and ENGL 106: Introduction to Composition , she has held administrative roles including Center Director and Director of Academics at Embry-Riddle campuses in Maryland.

Michael C Tinklerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Art and Architecture
• Early Medieval Europe
• Carolingian Art
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Michael C. Tinkler is an Associate Professor of Art and Architecture and Chair of European Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University and a B.A. from Rice University. His academic home is in the Department of Art and Architecture within the College of Arts and Sciences, where he teaches a wide range of courses spanning from ancient to modern art, with a special focus on the medieval period. Education: Ph.D., Emory University B.A., Rice University His research centers on eighth- to tenth-century Europe, particularly the art and architecture of the Carolingian court, with sustained attention to inscriptions, the interplay between words and images, and sites such as the mosaics of Santa Prassede in Rome. He also investigates medieval badges, pilgrimage culture, Gothic Revival architecture in American colleges, and humor in the Middle Ages. His pedagogical interests include interdisciplinary teaching and the use of digital tools in art history education. The trends in his scholarly articles reflect a deep engagement with material culture, epigraphy, and visual rhetoric of the early medieval period. His work often bridges art history, literature, and religious studies, focusing on how symbols function in both sacred and secular contexts. Recurring themes include authority, literacy, devotion, and the body in medieval art. Michael Tinkler has presented widely at international conferences such as the International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo and has organized sessions on medieval humor and pedagogy. He has directed the Rome study-abroad program and collaborates with colleagues on interdisciplinary courses, particularly with Professor Laurence Erussard in English. He maintains digital resources for students, including image databases and virtual bookshelves, and is active in developing teaching tools for medieval studies. Current Research and Projects Include: Early medieval inscriptions and word-image-space interactions Analysis of the mosaics of Santa Prassede, Rome Study of medieval badges, including pilgrimage and carnival badges Investigation of Gothic Revival architecture at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Pedagogical innovations in teaching medieval humor and interdisciplinary humanities Collaborative digital scholarship and online teaching resources