Jennifer Clary-Lemon is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Waterloo. She holds a PhD in English (Rhetoric, Composition, and Linguistics) from Arizona State University, an MA in English (Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse) from DePaul University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Arizona. Her research bridges rhetoric, environmental studies, and new materialism, focusing on human-nonhuman entanglements, species decline mitigation, and place-based scholarship. Clary-Lemon’s work explores how infrastructures and discourses shape responses to ecological crises, as seen in her monographs *Planting the Anthropocene* (2019) and *Nestwork* (2023). She has held SSHRC grants for projects on species decline and Canadian silviculture discourses, and was a Fulbright Canada awardee in 2011. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes writing’s role in university culture and the impact of geographic/personal location on rhetorical agency. Her advising expertise spans material rhetorics, environmental rhetorics, research methods, and pedagogy. She currently oversees graduate studies at Waterloo, reflecting her commitment to fostering scholarly communities through mentorship and institutional leadership.
Anna Bromley is an Assistant Professor at the School of Media Arts , Academy of Media Arts Cologne . She holds a double degree in political science (Humboldt University, Berlin) and art (Hochschulen für bildende Künste, Bremen and Hamburg). Political science and art interdisciplinary research Focus on sound studies and queer theory Collaborations with nGbK, Academy of the Arts of the World, documenta14 Her research explores process-based hybrid methods at the intersection of cultural research and art, analyzing representative speech patterns while amplifying subversive voices that disrupt institutional orders. Recent work examines 1970s-80s clandestine radio as sites of protest and resistance. Academic output reveals recurring themes in sound studies , queer theory , media critique , and decolonial practices . Collaborative projects include the Glossary of Inflationary Terms (2013) and Jokebook (2015) exploring non-hierarchical knowledge production. Scientific awards and recognitions: No specific awards mentioned in the text. She actively engages with non-hierarchical collectives , co-authoring with Michael Fesca and Elke Krasny, and participating in international exhibitions at HKW Berlin , documenta14 , and Volksbühne Berlin . Her exMedia Lab affiliation connects to experimental media practices blending political science and artistic research .
Graham Smart is a Professor at Carleton University's School of Linguistics and Language Studies, where he has taught since 2004. Prior to academia, he worked as a writing consultant at the Bank of Canada, conducting ethnographic research on organizational knowledge-building. His research focuses on writing in academic/workplace settings, genre theory, environmental discourse, and the socio-discursive dimensions of climate change debates. Education: PhD (McGill), B.Ed (Queen’s), M.A. (Carleton), Honours B.A. (Carleton) Research interests include interpretive ethnography, genre analysis, and the intersection of environmental discourse with educational materials. He has authored/co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, including the book Writing the Economy: Activity, Genre and Technology in the World of Banking (2006). Key awards include nominations for Outstanding Graduate Mentor (2013), a keynote speaking role at major conferences (2010, 2013), and international visiting professorships in China (2009–2012). His recent work examines climate change argumentation in cultural communities and environmental discourse in Brazilian EFL textbooks. Advising: Supervised 4 graduate students (2007–2013) in applied linguistics and discourse studies Labs/Teams: Active in genre theory research networks and climate communication collaborations
Kristina Holmberg is a Professor at Linnaeus University, Sweden, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. She specializes in educational technology, digital transformation in education, and preschool teacher training. Her work focuses on implementing educational technology in K-12 schools and exploring the impact of learning analytics on teaching practices. She leads projects like the EdTechLnu initiative and the DILE Nordic network, emphasizing digitalization in preschool and primary education. Dr. Holmberg has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited books on digital tools in early childhood education. She currently supervises doctoral students and teaches in teacher education programs, advocating for evidence-based educational practices. Recent projects include analyzing teachers' expectations of digital learning materials using AI and investigating alignment between organizational policies and teacher technology use. Education: Completed a doctoral thesis in 2010 titled *Musik- och kulturskolan i senmoderniteten: reservat eller marknad?* (Malmö Academy of Music). Engaged in postdoctoral research on discourse analysis in music education. Research Interests: Combines qualitative methodologies with implementation science to study technology integration in schools. Explores posthumanist theories in early childhood education, particularly how materiality (e.g., digital tools) shapes learning environments. Leads mixed-methods studies on educational technology adoption in Swedish schools, funded by Forte and Nordplus programs. Grants & Projects: Current projects include a Forte-funded initiative on data-driven teaching and a Nordplus-backed DILE network. Former roles include editor for the Nordic Ministers' Council publication on digital play in preschools. Involved in seed projects like *Home–Preschool Collaboration* and *Digital Transformation of Communication*. Labs/Teams: Member of EdTechLnu (interdisciplinary tech-education group), FOPP (preschool research group), and PEPP (pedagogical professions research network). Collaborates with schools and edtech companies in implementation studies.
Jake Simmons serves as Associate Dean and Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication at Missouri State University's Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. His administrative leadership includes roles as Assistant Department Head, Director of Graduate Studies, and Provost's Fellow for Graduate Student Success, demonstrating deep institutional engagement alongside scholarly work. His educational credentials are PhD (2008, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale), MA (2004, Texas Tech University), and BA (2002, West Texas A&M University). Teaching covers core courses including COM 307 Gender and Communication, COM 360 Intercultural Communication, COM 702 Theory and Research in Communication, and COM 714 Qualitative Analysis in Communication. Research centers on communication theory in aesthetic/everyday contexts, ontological perspectives in posthumanities and new materialism, and intercultural dynamics within universities. His work critically examines human-nonhuman relationality, material agency, and autoethnographic methods, challenging anthropocentric frameworks through naturecultural performance studies. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal escalating focus on posthumanist collaborations, environmental communication in the Eremocene era, and autoethnographic innovation. He bridges performance studies with intercultural theory, emphasizing non-human participation in meaning-making while addressing contemporary crises like loneliness and institutional diversity. Notable awards include: Lila A. Heston Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Interpretation and Performance Studies (2022) Distinguished Article Award from National Communication Association (2021) Outstanding Scholar in Performance Studies and Autoethnography (2021) Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member at Missouri State University (2016-2017) Rodgers Distinguished Faculty Research Award Finalist (2013) As Director of Graduate Studies and Editor-in-Chief of Text and Performance Quarterly (2021-2024), Simmons actively shapes graduate education and scholarly discourse. His service as Provost's Fellow for Graduate Student Success highlights commitment to student development. No explicit grant details are provided, but editorial leadership and award recognition suggest sustained research support. While the Reynolds College hosts the Bernice S. Warren Center for Archaeological Research and Digital Humanities Lab, Simmons' primary affiliation is with the Department of Communication. His work operates at the intersection of communication theory and performance studies without documented lab leadership.
Phillip Round is the John C. Gerber Professor of English and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of English at the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His scholarship bridges literary studies, indigenous literacies, and the cultural history of print, with a sustained focus on Native American and Indigenous Studies. His research centers on American literature, particularly the material and discursive practices of textual production in colonial and indigenous contexts. He explores how literature, print, and narrative shape human relationships to land, identity, and power, especially in Native American communities. His work combines deep archival research with critical theory, focusing on the intersections of literacy, resistance, and cultural survival. His recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with the history of the book in Native communities, transatlantic discourse, and environmental storytelling. Themes across his work include colonialism, textual agency, spatial identity, and the politics of representation. His scholarship has significantly advanced the understanding of indigenous print cultures in North America. James Russell Lowell Prize, Modern Language Association (2011) John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2013) University of Iowa Outstanding Faculty Award (2006) Phillip Round has been a dedicated educator and mentor, actively involved in diversifying the English curriculum and fostering inclusive pedagogies. He has contributed extensively to the Latino/Native American Cultural Center and continues to promote equity in academic spaces. While specific grant details are not listed, his Guggenheim Fellowship and sustained research output indicate significant external recognition and support. As a core faculty member in the Native American and Indigenous Studies program for over two decades, he contributes to an interdisciplinary academic community focused on indigenous knowledge, sovereignty, and cultural expression.
Sarah Alice Shelton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at The University of Texas at Arlington, part of the College of Liberal Arts. She teaches composition and literature and plays a pivotal role in curriculum development and faculty support through her work with the Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence (CRTLE). She coordinates the Social Media, Rhetoric and Writing Studies Minor, and Internship Program within her department, demonstrating strong leadership in academic innovation. PhD in English, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018 M.Ed. in Teaching, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006 BA in English, The University of Texas at Austin, 2003 Her research focuses on posthumanist pedagogy, experiential learning, AI in composition and literature, fat studies, disability theory, and feminist critical theory. She integrates multimodal composition, open educational resources, and high-impact practices into her teaching to enhance student engagement and career readiness. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges literary studies with pedagogical innovation and digital humanities. The most recent publications and presentations reflect a consistent trajectory in posthumanist educational theory, critical analysis of AI narratives, and the materiality of writing and reading. Her work emphasizes joy, embodiment, and diffraction as central to transformative learning experiences. She frequently presents at major conferences such as MLA, NeMLA, and CCCC, contributing to national conversations on pedagogy and literary studies. Scientific Awards: O’Neill Academic Excellence Award, UTA Department of English (2016) Philip Cohen and Elaina McMillan Graduate Fellowship Award, UTA Department of English (2015) Distinguished Educator Award, Mansfield ISD Education Foundation (2013) Sarah Alice Shelton mentors numerous undergraduate students in internships, honors projects, and capstone research, fostering experiential learning and professional development. She has secured internal recognition and support for her innovative teaching practices and is actively involved in faculty development, grant-related pedagogical initiatives, and open pedagogy projects. She leads workshops and collaborates across disciplines to promote equity-focused and transparent teaching strategies. She is involved in the UTA community through her role as a MAFE Facilitator and through initiatives that connect classroom learning with real-world applications via social media, digital authorship, and public humanities projects. Her blog and public scholarship reflect a commitment to accessible, reflective, and creative academic engagement.
Ville Laakkonen is a Doctoral Researcher in the Doctoral Program in Social Studies, focusing on migrant disappearances, border studies, and forensic anthropological approaches to migration governance. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to migration and multiculturalism. Key research areas include forensic bordering practices in Fortress Europe, the temporalities of containment in migration systems, and the socio-political dynamics of multicultural integration spectacles in Finnish urban contexts. His work combines ethnographic fieldwork with critical analyses of border violence, migrant mortality, and the material traces of disappearances. Recent publications include studies on Greek border militarization, migrant disappearability as deterrence technology, and the socio-spatial transformations in Finnish suburbs. He has actively participated in international conferences and peer review processes for journals like Political Geography and the Nordic Journal of Migration Research . Laakkonen's research methodologies emphasize contextual approaches to migration crises, integrating historical analysis with contemporary case studies from Niger, Kenya, Greece, and the Philippines. His interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, political geography, and sociology to address systemic issues in global migration governance.
Eldin Milak is a Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, and serves as Korean Studies Major Coordinator. He is affiliated with the Korea Research and Engagement Centre. His PhD in Linguistics from Sungkyunkwan University (Seoul) was complemented by roles as a BK21 Lead Researcher and Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Montclair State University. Research focuses on South Korean sociolinguistic dynamics, including script practices, nationalism, and semiotic landscapes. Key areas include linguistic policy, translingual identities, and material culture analysis. Recent work examines masks as semiotic devices in urban spaces and gendered naming practices. Recipient of Korea Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023-2024) Global Korea Scholar (2018-2023) Sungkyunkwan University Innovative Research Award (2021, 2022) Publications span topics from AI ethics in linguistics to translingual youth cultures. Advised students include those exploring postmodern poetry and Balkan media discourses. Active in interdisciplinary research teams at both Curtin and Sungkyunkwan University.
Käthe von Bose is a researcher at the Department of Gender Sociology, University of Potsdam, focusing on exclusivity in service clubs and aristocratic associations. Her ethnographic study examines belonging through gender and class, funded by the DFG (2021-2025, project #451039170). She explores affective labor, hospital work practices, and gendered social structures. Serves as head of the Gender Sociology department Coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Gender Studies network Contributor to the Open Gender Journal Published monograph: Clinically Clean (2017) Her research spans affective ethnography, hospital hygiene labor, and DIY fashion as gendered practice. Recent articles analyze family-based elite reproduction, pandemic-era exclusivity, and medical space cleanliness. Publications frequently intersect with labor sociology, affect theory, and feminist critique. She contributes to teaching tools for gender-sensitive education and collaborates with Potsdam's Equal Opportunities Office. Her work addresses systemic undervaluation of feminized labor and challenges to traditional family models through critical whiteness and third-gender discourse.
Prof. Dr. Marian Dörk is a Research Professor for Information Visualization & Management at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences , where he co-directs the Urban Complexity Lab (UCLAB) since 2013. His work bridges data visualization , digital humanities , and critical design through projects like GraDiM (2023–2025) and Restaging Fashion (2020–2023). He teaches interface design and urban futures , supervising students on topics like OpenStreetMap cartography and graph-based narratives . PhD in Computer Science (2008–2012) from University of Calgary, supervised by Sheelagh Carpendale and Carey Williamson Prior roles: Research Associate at Newcastle University (2012–2013), internships at Google, Microsoft, and IBM His research focuses on critical data visualization , cultural heritage , and urban complexity , with a specific emphasis on ethical design , intersectional frameworks , and collaborative tools . Recent publications explore unfoldable graph visualizations (2023), climate journalism (2023), and discursive annotations (2025). Collaborators include institutions like Jewish Museum Berlin , SMB/SPK , and Open-Access-Büro Berlin . Key scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at VDA 2011 and Best Poster Award at AITF Tech Futures Summit 2011. His projects often involve students, exemplified by the Close-Up Cloud (2018–2020) and Amazonien as Future Lab (2021–2024). He advocates for freelance web development in academic contexts since 2001.
Dr. Olivier Krischer is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture . As an Art Historian and Curator , his work focuses on East Asian art (Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan) and Asian Australian diasporic practices , with particular expertise in photography history and theory . Fluent in Japanese , Mandarin Chinese , and French Has resided and researched in East Asia for over a decade His research spans art historical methodology , curatorial epistemology , and postcolonial visual discourse , examining how art practices negotiate cultural translation , political ecology , and transnational networks . Recent publications analyze eco-civilization in Chinese art , diasporic photography , and post-Mao art transitions . The 15 most recent articles (2024-2012) reveal consistent engagement with: Photography's role in documenting cultural and historical narratives Artistic responses to political and environmental contexts Curatorial practices that challenge traditional art historical frameworks Transcultural exchanges between East Asia and global art networks
Mikael Alm is a Professor at the Department of History, Uppsala University. His research centers on political and social culture during the age of revolutions , with a focus on power dynamics, legitimacy, and the interplay of fashion, language, and ceremonial practices in 18th- and early 19th-century Sweden. He leads the Gustav's Hand project, digitizing King Gustav III's private archives. BA, MA, PhD (Dr. phil.) from Uppsala University Docent (2012) Programme Director for Early Modern Studies (EMS) Director of Research for Early Modern Cultural History Alm's work spans cultural history, methodological innovation , and non-written sources like medals, dress, and ceremonies. He employs iconographic, ritual, and spatial analysis to decode historical legitimacy strategies. Recent projects emphasize digital humanities and infrastructure for archival research. His publications (2025-2010) reveal recurring themes: monarchy, social differentiation, and symbolic practices . Articles analyze royal costumes, state ceremonies, and discursive constructions of power, with a focus on Sweden's Gustavian era and post-Napoleonic dynastic shifts. Scientific Award: Uppsala University Pedagogical Prize (2007) Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Powers of Description (2019) and Performing Herself (2017) Teaching: Engaged in all academic levels, from undergraduate lectures to PhD research methodology seminars Media Presence: Regular historical commentator in Swedish and international outlets (BBC, SVT, TV4)
Nico Carpentier is a professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a core member of the Centre for the study of Democracy, Signification and Resistance (DeSIRe) . His work spans media studies, discourse theory, and political communication. Key research focus: Media Participation and Democracy Specializes in Discourse Theory and Conflict Resolution via community media His recent publications emphasize discursive-material agency , zine materiality , and counter-hegemonic practices . Collaborative projects highlight Cyprus and Sweden as case studies for media’s role in reconciliation and social inclusion. Scientific recognition includes the Presidential Visiting Scholar award (2013). He actively supervises PhD seminars and serves on editorial boards like the Journal of Language and Politics . Geopolitical collaborations span Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, and Sweden.
Duygu Erbil Connor is an interdisciplinary scholar and Affiliate Researcher at the Institute for Cultural Inquiry within Utrecht University’s Humanities school. She is associated with the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication and specializes in Comparative Literature . Her academic work bridges cultural memory, political activism, and life writing, with a focus on Turkey and transnational contexts. Research Focus : Cultural memory, life narratives, political activism, Turkey studies, prison literature, visual culture Key Collaborations : Memory Studies Association’s Memory and Activism Working Group, International Auto/biography Association’s Students and New Scholars Network Her research examines intersections between personal narratives and collective memory, particularly in criminalized activist movements. She analyzes how legal discourses, media practices, and cultural forms (court files, protest ephemera, TV shows) shape historical justice. Duygu’s publications since 2018 reveal consistent engagement with memory work across Turkish and American contexts. Her 2025 edited volume Remembering Contentious Lives systematizes cultural approaches to activist remembrance, while earlier work spans Deniz Gezmiş ’s legacy, Gezi Park soundscapes, and digital commemoration tactics. This reflects a broader academic trend connecting political economy of memory with biographical storytelling in repressive contexts. She teaches Life Writing and contributes to digital memory projects, including the American Prison Writing Archive . Her work adopts interdisciplinary methodologies from literary studies, media theory, and cultural sociology.
