جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Neil Rummingمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Art
• Modern Art
• Abstract Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neil Rumming is a Lecturer in Fine Art Painting at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London. His practice reconfigures painting’s elemental values through physically intensive processes like stomping and jumping on printing plates, challenging established artistic conventions. His work merges modernist abstraction, Warholian pop aesthetics, and Arte Povera principles to explore painterly traditions within contemporary contexts. Exhibitions : Rumming’s work has been featured globally, including at HD Projects (New York), ICA London, Oktober (Düsseldorf), and Mizuma Gallery (Tokyo). Notable solo shows include Happy Valley (2020) and Command-X (2015), while group exhibitions include Uncertain Objects (2024) and Malevolent Eldritch Shrieking (2018). Research Interests : Rumming’s work interrogates the intersection of systematic art history and personal expression, using performative techniques to dissect painting’s formal components. His practice addresses themes like cultural exhaustion, materiality, and existential crises in contemporary society, as seen in his 2020 exhibition Happy Valley , which reflected on pandemic-era anxieties and societal fragmentation. Publications : Key writings include contributions to England: Talking of Art (2020), Sleek Magazine (2015), and Modern Painters (2003). His work is archived in collections such as the Henry Art Gallery (Seattle) and the Kunststiftung Baden-Wurttemberg (Stuttgart).

Almudena Escobar Lópezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Documentary Practices
• Artist's Moving Image
• Visual Historiography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Almudena Escobar López is an Assistant Professor at the School of Image Arts of Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a Ph.D. in Visual and Cultural Studies from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Film and Media Preservation from the L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film Preservation, and additional degrees in Art History and Japanese Studies. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on documentary and artist’s moving image practices, exploring themes in visual historiography, anthropology, and alternative information ecologies. As an independent curator and archivist, she has curated film programs and exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as TIFF, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Batalha Centro de Cinema, and the Film Society of Lincoln Center. From 2018 to 2022, she served as Assistant Curator of Media Arts at the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester. She co-curated the 67th Flaherty Film Seminar with Sky Hopinka and advised the Art of the Real festival in 2020 and 2022. Her writing has been featured in MoMA Magazine , Walden , MUBI Notebook , and other publications. Her work bridges academic scholarship, curation, and archival practice, emphasizing experimental narratives and the intersection of visual culture with historical and anthropological inquiry.

Kathryn Quigleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Ethics
• Children & Families Journalism
• Journalism Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Quigley is the Department Chair and Associate Professor of Journalism at Rowan University's Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. She holds a B.A. from Villanova University and an M.A. from the University of Maryland. Her professional background includes over a decade as a daily newspaper reporter across Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida, complemented by freelance journalism and essay writing. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as News Reporting 2, Journalism Professional Practices (JPP), Feature Writing, and Media Ethics. She coordinates the Journalism Department's internship program and previously advised The Whit student newspaper for over 10 years. Her research focuses on Media Ethics and Children & Families journalism, emphasizing ethical dilemmas in reporting and family-centric storytelling. Publications include contributions to NJ Family Magazine , reflecting her expertise in regional and family-focused journalism. Her academic service includes leadership roles within Rowan's journalism program structure.

Lily Scherlisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 20th/21st Century Literature
• Cultural Studies
• History of Science and Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lily Scherlis is a Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the University of Chicago's English program. Her research explores the intersection of personality, economic value, and aesthetic value in 20th and 21st-century cultural production. She investigates topics such as the cultural history of social science, psychoanalysis, ethnography, oral history, self-help literature, media studies, and the sociology of cultural production. Her writing has been published in Parapraxis, The Baffler, The Drift, The Guardian, Cabinet Magazine , and Post45 Contemporaries , among others. She has also produced video art and performance work featured at the Renaissance Society, daadgalerie, and the Smart Museum of Art. From 2020–2023, she served as Nonfiction Editor at Chicago Review , and currently teaches literary criticism. Her work is accessible at lilyscherlis.com .

Vidhya Nagarajanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Art Illustration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vidhya Nagarajan is a Lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in illustration and lettering. She teaches in programs including the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design, Bachelor of Arts in Design, and Foundations. Her work bridges fine art with commercial applications, appearing in major publications like The New York Times, Google Doodles, and packaging design for brands such as Gigantic Brewing. Nagarajan holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and a BFA from Washington University. Her research interests focus on line-based illustration techniques, typography integration, and visual storytelling across media. Notable projects include a monthly New York Times column on urban art, protest graphics against judicial confirmations, and a Google Doodle celebrating Bollywood’s K.L. Saigal. Her creative practice spans commercial, editorial, and institutional projects, emphasizing visual narratives that engage with cultural, environmental, and social themes. She has collaborated with nonprofits to spark social change through art, including designs for Honest History magazine and ACE testing awareness campaigns. As an educator, Nagarajan advises students on design principles and narrative illustration, though specific advisee names are not listed. Her work frequently merges traditional techniques with digital tools, as seen in her sketchbooks documenting travels to India, Paris, and other locations.

Pamela Gerhardtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Memoir Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pamela Gerhardt is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Maryland, specializing in narrative nonfiction and professional writing. She has held roles as Faculty Coordinator for the Professional Writing Program (2007–2011) and was promoted to Principal Lecturer in 2018. Her expertise spans creative writing, journalism, and memoir composition. Education includes an M.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University (1993) and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Missouri (1983). Her research focuses on narrative nonfiction, family dynamics, and literary journalism, reflecting her extensive career as a journalist and editor for publications like The Washington Post and Esquire . Her memoir, Lucky That Way (2013), won the 2014 ASJA Outstanding Book Prize and explores familial relationships through a deeply personal lens. Gerhardt has also contributed to academic and consumer magazines, and her work has been featured in anthologies and online platforms. Advising and grants: Gerhardt has advised students at multiple institutions, including Johns Hopkins University and Texas A&M. She has collaborated with organizations like NASA and the American Chemical Society on professional writing projects. No specific grants are mentioned in the text. Labs/teams: She is a key member of the Professional Writing Program at UMD, fostering narrative and technical writing skills among students.

Maria Beliaeva Solomonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• 19th-Century French Literature
• Caribbean Studies
• Comparative Literature
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Beliaeva Solomon is an Assistant Professor in the French and Francophone Studies program at the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures , University of Maryland. She holds affiliate appointments in the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities . Her research bridges 19th-century French literature, abolitionist media, and digital humanities. PhD in French Literature, Thought and Culture (New York University, 2019) MA in Comparative Literature (Rutgers University, 2013) Her work focuses on 19th-century French and Francophone literature , examining intersections of media history , racial violence , and literary circulation . She is the Project Director of The Revue des Colonies: A Digital Scholarly Edition and Translation , a collaborative DH project reconstructing the first French abolitionist journal by people of color. The project has been featured in Samedi Magazine and funded by major institutions like the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and NHPRC. Recent publications in Romantisme , L'Année balzacienne , and Scholarly Editing analyze topics spanning Balzac’s political crisis narratives, Dumas’ abolitionist themes, and Romantic dandyism. Her work also includes digital pedagogy initiatives at the Maryland Institute for Technology in the Humanities. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Planning Grant NHPRC Grant ACLS Fellowship Bibliographical Society of America Support Dr. Beliaeva Solomon leads international teams for DH projects and co-organized symposia on antiracism in education. Her 15 most recent articles (2005–2025) explore transatlantic abolitionist networks , 19th-century media transformations , and literary responses to colonialism , with keywords spanning French Literature , Digital Humanities , and Postcolonial Theory .

Annalisa Castaldoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Literature
• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annalisa Castaldo is a Professor of English at Widener University, affiliated with the Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies program. She holds an MA in Literature from Johns Hopkins University (1990), a PhD in English Literature from Temple University (1999), and an MEd in Human Sexuality from Widener (2014). Her expertise spans early modern drama, gender studies, and performance studies. She has served as director of the Gender & Women’s Studies program and is currently working on a book exploring magic and gender in early modern plays. Research Interests: Dr. Castaldo focuses on Shakespeare, early modern drama’s intersection with gender and sexuality, performance studies, and modern adaptations. She also studies medieval literature, women’s writing, and science fiction. Her MEd in Human Sexuality informs her analysis of gender across historical periods. Media and Awards: Her work has been featured in USA Today , Discover Magazine , and Yahoo! News , discussing topics like Halloween costumes and vampire folklore. In 2019, her proposal for The Spanish Tragedy was selected for production at the Blackfriars Conference. She has also secured grant funding for student research on sexual consent (2020). Clinical and Collaborative Work: She collaborates with the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theater, offering lectures and dramaturgical support. Her publications include edited editions of early modern plays and analyses of Shakespearean performance and cultural impact.

Aaron Gwynمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fiction Writing
• Creative Writing
• Literary Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron Gwyn, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), specializing in creative writing and fiction. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Denver, an M.A. from Oklahoma State University, and a B.A. from East Central University. His research and creative work focus on fiction writing, with notable publications including the novel The World Beneath (W.W. Norton, 2009) and the short story collection Dog on the Cross (Algonquin Books, 2004). Dr. Gwyn’s awards include a 2005 Fiction Fellowship from the North Carolina Council on the Arts and recognition for his short story Mate , selected by Stephen King as a 'Distinguished Story' in Best American Stories 2007 . He teaches courses such as Writing Fiction (ENGL 6070/5203), American Literature (ENGL 3300), and Introduction to Fiction Writing (ENGL 2128). His creative work has appeared in prestigious venues like The Gettysburg Review , Esquire , and McSweeney’s , showcasing his expertise in narrative structure, character development, and thematic depth. His grants and awards reflect his contributions to literary arts and creative writing education.

Heather K. Gerkenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Election Law
• Federalism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heather K. Gerken is Sterling Professor of Law at Yale Law School, where she served as the 17th Dean from 2017 until 2025. She will become the 11th President of the Ford Foundation on November 1, 2025. As the first female Dean in Yale Law School's 200-year history, she strengthened academic excellence, expanded access to legal education through innovative pipeline programs, and launched the first full-tuition scholarship for law students with the highest need in 2022. Education: J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1994 (summa cum laude) A.B., Princeton University, 1991 (summa cum laude) Professor Gerken is one of the country's leading experts on constitutional law and election law. A founder of the "nationalist school" of federalism, her scholarship focuses on federalism, diversity, and dissent. She bridges theory and practice through her work, including founding the San Francisco Affirmative Litigation Project (SFALP), one of the country's most innovative clinics in local government law. Her research examines how federalism can promote democratic values and how election systems can be improved through metrics and measurement. As a renowned teacher, she was named one of the nation's "26 best law teachers" in a book published by Harvard University Press. Gerken's recent scholarship shows a consistent focus on federalism's evolving role in American democracy, with increasing attention to polarization, gerrymandering, and campaign finance reform. Her work connects theoretical frameworks with practical solutions for election administration and constitutional interpretation, reflecting her commitment to bridging the theory/practice divide in legal education. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, NPR, and Time Magazine, with Politico Magazine naming her one of The Politico 50 in 2017. Scientific Awards: The Politico 50 (2017) - list of idea makers in American politics Green Bag award for legal writing Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Nation's "26 best law teachers" (Harvard University Press) Professor Gerken has testified before the U.S. Senate three times and served as a senior advisor to the Obama campaigns in 2008 and 2012. In 2013, her "Democracy Index" proposal was adopted by the Pew Charitable Trusts, creating the nation's first Election Performance Index. She has been instrumental in developing pipeline-to-law school programs and need-based financial aid initiatives that have transformed access to legal education. Prior to Yale, she clerked for Judge Stephen Reinhardt and Justice David Souter and taught at Harvard Law School. She founded and ran the San Francisco Affirmative Litigation Project (SFALP), which has set a new standard for student impact on local law. The clinic exemplifies her philosophy of connecting academic scholarship with practical legal work to address real-world challenges in governance and democracy. As Dean, she established a special initiative designed to foster discourse across the political and ideological spectrum and reinforce the core values of lawyering.

• Creative Writing
• Horror Fiction
• Speculative Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Aksel Dadswell serves as a Lecturer in the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University, teaching Creative and Professional Writing courses at South West and Mt Lawley campuses. He coordinates units including CCC3102 (Writing the Real), CCC3109 (Speculative Fiction), WRT1103 (Creativity and Writing), and WRT3120 (Biographical and Autobiographical Writing), focusing on horror and speculative fiction that interrogates social structures through monstrous narratives. His academic credentials include: Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University (2019) Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours, Edith Cowan University (2013) Bachelor of Arts Major in Literature and Writing, Edith Cowan University (2012) Dadswell's research critically examines how horror subgenres—cosmic, folk, body horror, and gothic—explore systemic social issues, race, and gender while challenging colonial narratives. His scholarly work analyzes storytelling mechanics across genres, emphasizing horror's capacity for social commentary and its evolution in contemporary culture. This interdisciplinary approach bridges creative practice with cultural theory, positioning speculative fiction as a vital tool for understanding human monstrosity and societal trauma. His publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with Black representation in horror (2024 Candyman analysis), regional Australian folklore (2021's Hymns of Abomination ), and bodily transformation narratives (2018's Something Hungrier Than Love ). These works collectively demonstrate his thematic focus on marginalized perspectives within supernatural frameworks, evolving from early poetic explorations of scale (2006's In the Belly of a Flea ) toward sophisticated critiques of race and memory in 21st-century horror. Dr Dadswell's creative excellence is recognized through: 2013 Katharine Susannah Prichard Speculative Fiction/Fantasy Award (Highly Commended) 2008 Billabong Valley Short Story Competition (1st Prize) 2008 FAW Colin Thiele Poetry Award (1st Prize) 2005 John Marsden Poetry & Short Story Prize (1st Prize) He actively mentors emerging scholars as Co-principal Supervisor for the climate crisis-focused PhD project Harvest Highway and Associate Supervisor for The Wound Model examining surgical depictions in fiction. His $76,077 Department of Local Government grant for Run-down: Short fiction from a fading hotel in regional Western Australia (2024-2025) supports practice-led research connecting regional decay with narrative innovation, demonstrating sustained commitment to Western Australian creative landscapes. While not formally affiliated with a dedicated lab, Dadswell's work is deeply embedded in ECU's Creative Writing community and regional Western Australian cultural initiatives, particularly through South West campus engagements and government-funded projects exploring local narratives.

Briony Hughesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Hydropoetics
• Ecopoetry
• Ecocriticism
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Briony Hughes is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the Department of English, Royal Holloway, University of London. She holds a Techne AHRC-funded PhD (2024) and is the 2023/2024 Poet in Residence at the University of Surrey. Her research focuses on hydropoetics, ecopoetry, visual poetry, and feminist/queer publishing networks. She leads the MA in Poetry and has taught at Brunel University and Beyond Form Creative Writing. Her publications include poetry collections such as Rhizomes and Milk , and her artists’ books are held in major institutions like the British Library. She co-edits the HOW(ever) How2 Digital Archive at SUNY Buffalo and the poetry feature in Resurgence and Ecologist magazine. Her work engages with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability and education. Briony’s academic contributions span interdisciplinary projects, including the How to Read: Scholarship and Innovation Project (2024–present). She actively participates in public engagement through festivals like the Paper Ink Print Festival and the Thrive Festival, blending art, ecology, and community education. Her awards include the prestigious Poet in Residence appointment (2023), and she serves as Editor-in-Chief of Osmosis Press and co-founder of the Crested Tit Collective, fostering innovative poetry and small-press initiatives.

Melanie Watersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Feminist Studies
• Literary Criticism
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melanie Waters is a Lecturer in English Literature at Northumbria University, where she has served since 2008. She specializes in feminist literary criticism, focusing on the intersection of feminism, form, and politics in 20th-century literature and culture. Her research examines feminist periodicals' role in shaping activist discourse and subjectivity, particularly through the AHRC-funded project Liberating Histories: Women's Movement Magazines, Media Activism and Periodical Pedagogies (2022–2025). She holds a PhD from Newcastle University (2006) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015). Her work investigates temporality in feminist texts and media, analyzing publications like Ms. , Spare Rib , and Just Seventeen . She co-authored Feminism and Popular Culture: Investigating the Postfeminist Mystique (2014) and is currently co-writing Feminist Periodicals and the UK Women's Movement: Networks of Feeling Since 1968 with Edinburgh University Press. She supervises doctoral student Amy Thorpe on early 20th-century feminist visual culture. Key research areas include confessional poetry, Doris Lessing's fiction, and the cultural politics of postfeminism. Her writing has appeared in journals like Textual Practice and Modern Fiction Studies , and she has contributed to public discourse through media features in The Times and USA Today .

Allen Orenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Documentary Filmmaking
• Public Broadcasting
• Cultural History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Allen Oren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media & Communication Arts at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, where he teaches journalism and electronic media courses. He is based at the Pleasantville campus in Westchester, with his office in Room 225, Choate House. BA in Psychology, Queens College, CUNY MS in Magazine Writing, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism His research and creative work focus on documentary filmmaking, particularly in cultural history, New York City heritage, and human-interest narratives with an emphasis on Jewish traditions and public broadcasting. His documentaries have aired nationally on PBS and have been recognized with multiple Emmy nominations. His recent creative works explore themes of silence, memory, and ritual, reflecting a deep engagement with both artistic storytelling and cultural preservation. These projects demonstrate a consistent focus on interdisciplinary media, blending journalism, history, and the arts. Selected Awards: Emmy winner, NYNATAS, 2001 Emmy nominations (2022, 2017, 2012 [two], 2004, 2001) Best TV Features, Press Club, 1999 Allen Oren has advised students through his role in journalism education and has contributed to curriculum development in public speaking, feature writing, and media arts. While specific grants are not listed, his nationally aired documentaries suggest external or institutional support for his creative research. He is actively involved in teaching core courses such as Public Speaking, History of Journalism, and Writing for Electronic Media. His work is closely tied to public media production, with creative output functioning as scholarly contributions in the field of media arts. He operates independently and collaboratively on documentary projects, often centered on historical and cultural themes relevant to American and Jewish identity.

Amanda Schaedlerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Creative Writing
• English
• Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Schaedler is an Adjunct Instructor in the Liberal Arts department at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D). She brings extensive experience from both K-12 and higher education, having taught for eight years in the School District of Lancaster and one year at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Her educational background includes a B.A. in English from Millersville University and an M.A. in Creative Writing from Wilkes University, where she was mentored by Robert Mooney, editor-in-chief at Etruscan Press. Amanda has actively contributed to literary and journalistic communities, writing features for Fly After 5 Magazine and serving as a correspondent for LNP over a combined five-year period. She currently serves as a manuscript reader for the James Jones Literary Society and is a volunteer with the political organization Sign4ERA, advocating for constitutional equality. Her research and professional interests center on creative writing, English literature, and journalism. While no formal publications or awards are listed, her engagement with literary institutions reflects a deep commitment to the written word and civic discourse. She advises no students listed in the text and is involved in literary and political volunteer work rather than formal research labs or funded projects.