جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Olga Pasitselskaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Civic Engagement
• Social Media & Politics
• Political Discourse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olga Pasitselska is an Assistant Professor in Social Media & Politics at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Arts, affiliated with the Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies. Her work focuses on civic engagement, political discourse, and media trust, particularly in conflict zones like the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. She holds a PhD and has conducted extensive research on digital media literacy, propaganda, and messaging apps as civic infrastructure. Research Interests : Analysis of propaganda and audience response mechanisms in conflict contexts Media trust dynamics in volatile environments Role of messaging apps in shaping civic engagement Qualitative methodologies like serial focus groups Her recent articles explore topics such as chat groups as meso news-spaces and digital media literacy among older Ukrainian adults, reflecting her commitment to understanding modern communication challenges. She is actively involved in teaching courses on political communication, media production, and democratic theory. Affiliations : Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies (CMJS), University of Groningen.

• Media Theory
• Media Archaeology
• Variantology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Siegfried Zielinski is a renowned media theorist and Professor of Media Theory at The European Graduate School / EGS, holding the Michel Foucault Chair. He concurrently serves as Chair of Media Theory at Berlin University of Arts, Honorary Professor at Budapest University of Arts, and curator at the ZKM Karlsruhe. His academic career spans roles as founding director of the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (1994–2001) and Rector of the Karlsruhe University of Arts & Design (2016–2018). Zielinski’s education includes studies in theatre arts, German literature, semiotics, and philosophy at Marburg and Berlin universities. His research focuses on media archaeology, variantology, and the intersection of technology with cultural practices. Key works include Deep Time of the Media (2006) and the Variantology series (2011), exploring deep historical connections between arts, sciences, and technologies. His curatorial projects include exhibitions like Without Ground – Vilém Flusser and the Arts (2015–2016) and Art in Motion (2018–2020), emphasizing interdisciplinary and historical perspectives. He is a member of prestigious academies, including the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Arts and European Film Academy. Zielinski’s academic contributions span teaching, research, and curation, with over 200 essays and numerous books. His recent work focuses on the genealogy of media thinking and collaborative exhibitions exploring historical technological innovations like Islamic automata.

Bernhard Oestreichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biblical Exegesis
• New Testament Studies
• Homiletics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bernhard Oestreich is a Professor of New Testament at Friedensau Theological College since 1978. His career spans over four decades, focusing on Biblical Exegesis, Homiletics, and Performance Criticism. He earned his Ph.D. from Andrews University in 1997 and has held pastoral roles in Leipzig and Güstrow (1971–1977). Education: High School Diploma (1967), Theology Diploma (Friedensau, 1971), M.Div. Equivalency (Andrews, 1980), Ph.D. (Andrews, 1997) His research explores Pauline epistles , apocalyptic symbolism , and ritual theology , with a focus on performance criticism and intercultural interpretations. Articles like Investigations into the Sound’s Message of Philippians (2018) and Metaphors and Similes for Yahweh in Hosea (1998) reflect his interdisciplinary approach blending literary analysis, theology, and ritual studies. His publications examine ecclesiological dynamics , moral tensions in early Christian communities, and liturgical practices , including translations of his work into Croatian, Czech, and French. He has contributed to Adventist ecumenical theology through works on baptism, footwashing, and the doctrine of the Trinity.

Maryl B. Gensheimerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient Mediterranean
• Archaeology
• Visual Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maryl B. Gensheimer is an Associate Professor of Roman Art and Archaeology in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Maryland's College of Arts and Humanities. She holds a joint affiliation with the Department of Classics and specializes in the art, architecture, and urban spaces of ancient Rome and the broader Mediterranean world. Her educational background includes a B.A. in art history from Williams College (2005) and M.A. and Ph.D. in Classical art and archaeology from the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University (2013). Professor Gensheimer's research focuses on Roman imperial baths, particularly the Baths of Caracalla, examining how decoration functioned as political messaging for diverse audiences. Her scholarship extends to urban studies of Rome, the Bay of Naples, Asia Minor, and Roman Britain, with emphasis on the lived experience of ancient spaces. She has developed significant expertise in gender representation in Roman art, material culture studies, and the reception of Roman architecture in modern America. Her interdisciplinary approach combines archaeological evidence with art historical analysis and anthropological theory to reconstruct ancient visual experiences. Her publications reveal consistent themes across Roman decorative programs, particularly how visual elements communicated imperial power while accommodating diverse social classes. Recent work increasingly examines gender dynamics in Roman religious practices and the material culture of daily life, especially within bathing complexes. Her scholarship demonstrates how Roman visual culture functioned as both political propaganda and social infrastructure. Gustave O. Arlt Award in the Humanities (2020) from the Council of Graduate Schools Recognition from Archaeological Institute of America Center for Ancient Studies at NYU fellowship Mellon Foundation support US-Italy Fulbright Commission award Professor Gensheimer has directed graduate instruction on archaeological excavation on the Bay of Naples and secured the Pellegri Grant from the National Italian American Foundation to support teaching and research on Rome's legacy in America. She previously chaired the Women in Archaeology Interest Group for the Archaeological Institute of America (2015-2022), demonstrating leadership in professional service. Her teaching encompasses undergraduate courses on ancient and medieval European art and specialized graduate seminars including 'The Art and Archaeology of Roman Spectacle' and 'The Roman Dinner Party.' Her research activities intersect with multiple collaborative initiatives, including work with scholars like Elizabeth Greene on Roman Vindolanda artifacts and participation in symposia such as the AHAA Biennial Symposium and Middle Atlantic Symposium through the Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture.

Emily M. Buehlerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supportive Communication
• Computer-Mediated Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emily M. Buehler is an Assistant Professor of Interpersonal Communication and Social Media in the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University, where she has been faculty since Fall 2019. She is a core member of the Purdue Steps to Leaps Research Collaborative, translating research on social support into student well-being initiatives. Her work bridges interpersonal communication theory with digital media practices. Dr. Buehler's academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication and Relationships from the University of Iowa (2018) M.A. in Communication from Wake Forest University (2014) B.A. in English from Ohio Northern University (2007) Prior to Purdue, she served as an assistant teaching professor at Penn State University. Her research centers on how personal and social media transform supportive communication dynamics, examining anonymity, visibility, channel publicness, and relational factors in online support exchanges. She investigates how technology both enables and constrains effective social support provision and reception across contexts from grief to chronic illness management. Her approach integrates communication interdependence theory with computer-mediated communication frameworks to reveal nuanced technological affordances. Analysis of her 13 publications (2017-2025) reveals consistent focus on support-seeking message design across platforms, particularly Facebook and emerging social technologies. Key trends include the impact of channel characteristics on message sophistication, the role of gratitude in support reception, and how norm violations affect online help-seeking. Her work spans health communication, family dynamics, and online dating contexts, consistently published in top-tier journals like Communication Monographs and Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Dr. Buehler has received significant recognition for her teaching excellence: Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher (2023) As an advisor, she mentors graduate students in interpersonal and computer-mediated communication research, emphasizing goal-setting and intellectual independence. She actively advises Purdue's Association for Women in Communication and has volunteered over 15 years with HOBY leadership programs for high school students, guiding youth in community problem-solving. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate courses on interpersonal communication and graduate seminars on relationships and technology. Through the Purdue Steps to Leaps Research Collaborative, she applies her findings to develop campus-wide well-being initiatives, directly connecting her scholarship to student support systems in the digital age.

Philip Schlesingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Culture
• Cultural Policy
• Media Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Schlesinger holds the Chair of Cultural Policy (Theatre, Film & Television Studies) at the University of Glasgow. He is also a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) and Deputy Director of CREATe, the RCUK Centre for Copyright and New Business Models in the Creative Economy. His career includes roles as founding Director of Stirling Media Research Institute, Professor of Sociology at the University of Greenwich, and visiting appointments at institutions such as the European University Institute, Complutense University of Madrid, and the University of Oslo. His research focuses on digital culture, transformation of the public sphere, cultural policy, and the politics of expertise. Notable works include analyses of media-state relations, cultural institutions, and policy frameworks in creative economies. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects addressing issues like the UK Film Council’s legacy, EU cultural policy, and mediated access to cultural resources. His publications span over four decades, encompassing monographs, co-authored volumes, and edited collections. Key themes include media representation of crime, national identity construction, and the evolving role of cultural policy in global contexts. His work bridges academic rigor with practical policy applications, particularly in creative industries and digital cultural transformation. Professor Schlesinger’s professional networks include leadership roles in international research centers and advisory roles for cultural institutions. His contributions have shaped debates on cultural governance, intellectual engagement, and the societal impact of digital media.

• Translation Studies
• Comparative Linguistics
• Wordplay Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ralitsa Demirkova serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English and American Studies within the Faculty of Modern Languages at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Holding a PhD, she specializes in Translation Studies and Comparative Linguistics with a focus on English-Bulgarian contrastive analysis. Her research centers on theoretical and practical translation challenges, particularly wordplay, humour, and financial statement translation. Over the past six years, she has concentrated on linguistic nuances in cross-cultural contexts, publishing extensively on translatability barriers and creative solutions in specialized domains. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on wordplay mechanics across literary genres. Recent works explore fairy tale narrative structures, problem-solving frameworks in translation, and comparative models for linguistic phenomena. Her scholarship frequently utilizes British children's literature (Lewis Carroll, Roald Dahl) to demonstrate cross-linguistic complexities. Dr. Demirkova contributed to the 2023 'Multicultural Dialogues: Translation and Literary Reception' project examining Spas Nikolov's translations of William Blake. While her student advising roles remain undocumented, her teaching encompasses business translation and linguistics for undergraduate programs. No scientific awards are recorded in available institutional sources for Dr. Demirkova.

Timothy Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Music
• Greek and Roman Theatre
• Roman Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy J. Moore is the John and Penelope Biggs Distinguished Professor of Classics and Chair of the Department of Classics at Washington University in St. Louis. He holds affiliate faculty positions in the Performing Arts Department and the Comparative Literature and Thought programs. Moore earned his PhD in Classics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has held visiting professorships in Germany and fellowships at prestigious institutions including the American Academy in Rome. His research focuses on ancient music, Greek and Roman theatre, and historiography, with notable projects including an online database of meters in classical drama and studies on musical theatre in antiquity. Moore's teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending ancient texts with modern performance studies. He has pioneered pedagogical methods using music to teach meter and ancient languages. His recent publications explore ludic elements in ancient theatre, Roman comedy metrics, and comparative analyses of ancient and modern performance traditions. He has directed NEH summer institutes and co-authored influential volumes on Plautus and Menander. Education: PhD in Classics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Awards: Mellon Fellowship, Rome Prize, Humboldt Research Fellowship, and numerous teaching honors including the President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award Current Projects: Online meter database, long-range Greek/Roman musical theatre study, comparative analyses of Kyogen comedy and ancient drama Moore's work bridges classical scholarship and modern performance, emphasizing cultural transmission and interdisciplinary dialogue. He actively collaborates across departments and institutions, fostering innovative approaches to classical studies in both research and education.

• Modern Chinese Literature
• Chinese Sci-Fi
• Martial Arts Fiction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paul B. Foster is an Associate Professor of Chinese and Director of the Chinese Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, within the School of Modern Languages. His research focuses on Modern Chinese Literature, particularly Lu Xun and the cultural discourse surrounding the Ah Q character. He has authored books analyzing Jin Yong's martial arts fiction and the evolution of Chinese sci-fi narratives. Foster emphasizes teaching through contemporary cultural mediums like sci-fi, martial arts film, and music. He pioneered study-abroad programs in China, including the Georgia Tech LBAT program in Shanghai/Qingdao and the University System of Georgia Summer Study in China. His academic awards include the E. Roe Stamps Excellence in Teaching Award (2002/3). Foster's work bridges literary analysis with cultural critique, addressing themes like national identity, posthumanism, and dystopian narratives. His research also explores geopolitical dimensions of cultural products such as kungfu cinema and soft power strategies in modern China. Education: Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Literatures from Ohio State University (focus on Lu Xun studies). Key Research Areas: Lu Xun's legacy, Chinese sci-fi (e.g., Liu Cixin's Three Body Problem), posthumanism, martial arts fiction, and cultural diplomacy. Publications: Over 20 books and articles since 2001, including seminal works on the Ah Q discourse and Jin Yong's cultural impact.

Catherine H Tinsleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender-intelligent leadership
• Decision-making under risk and uncertainty
• Negotiations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Catherine H Tinsley is the Raffini Family Professor of Management and Management Area Chair at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business . She serves as Faculty Director of the Georgetown University Women’s Leadership Institute and is a Senior Policy Scholar at the Center for Business and Public Policy. Her work bridges gender-intelligent leadership , decision-making under risk , and negotiation strategies . Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University MA in Organizational Behavior, Northwestern University BA in Anthropology, Bryn Mawr College Her research focuses on near-miss event analysis , gender dynamics in the workplace , and cultural influences on negotiation . She has developed evidence-based frameworks to improve organizational risk perception and gender parity in leadership . Her recent articles highlight trends in behavioral risk contagion , cross-ideological trust , and safety protocols in high-stakes industries . Scientific awards and grants include funding from NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the Army Research Office. She has conducted leadership training for organizations like the U.S. Senate, World Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Gucci. Her work on gender equity has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and CNN.

Xuanjun Gongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media Selection
• Computational Modeling
• Communication Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xuanjun (Jason) Gong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Texas A&M University. His research program bridges computational modeling, media psychology, and neuroscience to investigate sequential media selection, information diffusion, and neural correlates of media engagement. He employs diverse methodologies including fMRI, behavioral experiments, and large-scale social media analysis. Gong's research focuses on the computational mechanisms of media choice, exploring how curiosity, mood, and cognitive processes shape decisions in dynamic media environments. His work formalizes theories like mood management and flow states using drift-diffusion models and network neuroscience approaches. Key themes include prediction of media behaviors, cross-platform information spread, and neurocognitive foundations of audience engagement. His publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on developing integrative frameworks that combine communication theory with computational rigor. Recent work advances understanding of time-dependent media selection, neural dynamics during flow experiences, and social media discourse patterns during exogenous events. Gong's research has been recognized with a Graduate Student Award (CNS21). Awards & Honors: Graduate Student Award, CNS21 (2021)

Zakary Tormalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Attitudes
• Persuasion
• Social Influence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zakary Tormala is the Laurence W. Lane Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). He holds a PhD in Psychology from The Ohio State University (2003) and a BA in Psychology from Arizona State University (1996). His academic career includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Indiana University (2003–2007) and subsequent tenured positions at Stanford GSB, culminating in his current professorship since 2019. His research focuses on attitudes, persuasion, social influence, and psychological certainty. Key themes include the dynamics of attitude change, the role of uncertainty in decision-making, and the mechanisms behind effective advocacy. Tormala has contributed to prestigious journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and serves in editorial roles, including Co-Editor of Consumer Psychology Review (2020–2022). Awards: Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (Society for Consumer Psychology), Fellowships from Society for Personality and Social Psychology and Society of Experimental Social Psychology, and Early Career Award (Society for Consumer Psychology). Teaching: Courses on attitudes and persuasion at the MBA and PhD levels, alongside executive education programs on strategic marketing leadership. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research at Stanford GSB, focusing on behavioral science applications in marketing and consumer psychology. His work bridges psychological theory with practical insights for marketing and organizational communication, emphasizing how individuals process and respond to persuasive messages in dynamic social contexts.

Amitabh Vermaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Design Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amitabh Verma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design. His work bridges design education, urban development, and cultural preservation. He holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and has over 12 years of professional experience in urban design, architecture, and historic preservation across the U.S. and India. Research interests include Design Communication (focusing on hand graphics and mental health benefits of sketching) and Urban Design (addressing challenges in Indian urban development). He teaches studios emphasizing placemaking and integrates creative expression through visual design. As an artist, he explores drawing, silk dyeing, and UX design, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Recent publications explore digitalization’s impact on architectural education, pandemic communication strategies, and traditional design techniques. His work highlights the intersection of technology and human-centered design. Professional outreach includes advocacy for endangered cultural traditions and community-driven projects like the Biodiversity Action Plan for Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Teaching expertise spans BLA programs, where he emphasizes hands-on design processes. He advises students on balancing technology with traditional methods, fostering innovation while preserving critical skills. His service-learning initiatives connect classroom work to real-world challenges like chimpanzee sanctuary design and urban renewal projects.

Karen McNallyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hollywood Film
• American Television
• US Cultural History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Karen McNally is a Professor of American Film, Television and Cultural History at London Metropolitan University’s School of Computing and Digital Media. She is a Leverhulme Major Research Fellow currently working on a historical biography of Lana Turner and editing a volume on female experiences of inequality and abuse in Hollywood. Her research spans Hollywood film, American television, and US culture, focusing on stardom, gender, race, and political contexts. Education: PhD and MA (with Distinction) in Film Studies from the University of Nottingham; First Class Honours Degree in Film and Television Studies and American Studies from Brunel University. Her research expertise includes Hollywood musicals, gender dynamics in cinema, racial politics in media, and the intersection of US history and contemporary politics. She has contributed to academic journals, edited collections, and media outlets like the BBC, Politico, and The Conversation US. The 15 most recent articles highlight her focus on genre boundaries , stardom narratives , racial interventions in musicals , and political parallels in media , with recurring themes in American television and Hollywood history. Scientific Awards: Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship. Karen welcomes doctoral supervision applications in American film, television, and US culture. She is a member of the Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre and the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Peer Review College.

• Interpersonal Communication
• Multimodal Conversation Analysis
• Psychological Reactance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maximilian Krug is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Communication Studies at Universität Duisburg-Essen, affiliated with the professorship for Multimodal Communication, Social Interaction & Technology led by Prof. Dr. Karola Pitsch. His academic journey includes a PhD (2020) on coordination of activities in theater rehearsals and a master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. He has been a research assistant at Duisburg-Essen since 2015 and completed parental leave in 2021. Research focuses on regulatory structures of conflict in interpersonal communication, including resistance in face-to-face interaction and incivility in online contexts. He also explores science communication strategies and media effects. Key projects: DFG-funded research on GDR letters to the editor, analysis of incivility in Telegram groups, and AI's role in science communication funded by the College for Social Sciences. Teaching includes courses on conversation analysis, media effects, and qualitative methods. His work bridges conversation analysis with digital humanities, using eye-tracking and multimodal data. He co-founded the open-access journal fokus:interaktion and serves on ethics committees and examination boards at his faculty.