جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Visual culture
• Digital media
• Visual narratives
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sandra Martorell serves as a Professor in the Department of Audiovisual Communication, Documentation and History of Art at the Polytechnic University of Valencia and is affiliated with the DigiDoc Group for digital documentation research. Her academic credentials include: Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication Postgraduate degree in Artistic Production PhD in Cultural and Communication Industries (completed at UPV with academic stays at Pompeu Fabra University and Université Lumière Lyon II) Superior technician qualification in Artistic Photography from Barcelona's Serra i Abella School of Art and Superior Design Her research investigates visual culture through digital media and visual narratives , examining photography's role in gender representation, pandemic communication, and environmental activism. Methodologically, she employs visual analysis frameworks to decode contemporary media phenomena across film, social platforms, and artistic production. Publication analysis (2014-2022) reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement with visual communication, spanning Twitter's pandemic parody accounts, Instagram environmental narratives, and cinematic memory reconstruction. Key thematic threads connect photographic techniques to cultural identity formation and digital platform dynamics. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising and grants: Source text provides no details regarding student supervision or research funding. She actively contributes to the DigiDoc Group , focusing on digital documentation methodologies within UPV's research ecosystem.

Sofia Gameiroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Infertility
• Health Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sofia Gameiro is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, specializing in psychosocial aspects of fertility care. She focuses on supporting individuals and couples in achieving or adapting to unmet parenthood goals through evidence-based interventions and policy guidance. Her work emphasizes accessibility for disadvantaged groups, including ethnic minorities and those with invisible diseases. She is actively involved in postgraduate supervision and has co-developed tools like DrawingOut.org and MyJourney.pt to enhance mental health support in fertility contexts. Education: Sofia holds a BSc in Mathematics & Computer Sciences (University of Coimbra, 1999), an MSc in Clinical Psychology (University of Coimbra, 2004), and a PhD in Health Psychology (University of Coimbra, 2009). She previously worked as a Programmer/Senior Researcher at the Centre for Computer Sciences (CCG, Portugal) from 1999 to 2005. Research Interests: Her key areas include long-term adjustment to infertility treatment outcomes, psychosocial care accessibility, reproductive decision-making, and innovative visual methods (e.g., DrawingOut workshops) for communicating healthcare experiences. She also investigates staff well-being in fertility clinics and the ethical implications of unfulfilled parenthood goals. Articles Trends: Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight her focus on developing digital tools for mental health support, analyzing embryologist stress, and exploring the ethical duty of fertility clinics toward patients. She consistently addresses cross-cultural challenges in fertility care and the psychosocial impact of treatment discontinuation. Supervision & Grants: Currently supervises three PhD students funded by Cardiff University, the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, and the ESRC DTP. Her grants support projects on e-mental health apps, staff training in bad news communication, and culturally adapted fertility education tools. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with ESHRE on guidelines for psychosocial care and leads the DrawingOut and MyJourney initiatives. She is affiliated with the ENCAP group and works with international partners like the University of Waikato and Danau Girang Field Centre.

• Children's Book Illustration
• Environmental Studies through Art
• Visual Narrative Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katie Pamment is a Lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands, affiliated with the Centre for Living Sustainability. She holds a BA (Hons) in Illustration from Falmouth University (2002), an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from Cambridge School of Art (2007), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Creative Arts) from Falmouth University. Her work bridges illustration, education, and environmental advocacy. Research interests include 'Illustration, Young Audiences and the Environment,' exploring human communities’ relationships with landscapes and wildlife, as well as authorial practice in children’s book art, sequential illustration, and creative publishing. She has exhibited solo and group works in the UK, including at the Illustration Cupboard in London. Her publications include internationally recognized children’s books such as Can’t Dance Cameron and Memory Bottles , which blend storytelling with ecological themes. Awards include Book Trust recognition, an Arts Business award, and a research grant focusing on illustration’s role in environmental education. Her professional practice spans illustration for major publishers like Usborne Books and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. She actively explores animation and learning-through-illustration methodologies, integrating creative arts into sustainability education.

• French Studies
• Comics Studies
• Coloniality and Decolonial Thought
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annick Pellegrin is a Sessional Lecturer of French at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies within the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on Franco-Belgian, Mexican, and Argentinian comics, with an emphasis on themes such as coloniality, nationalism, gender representations, and cultural memory. She also examines the socio-political contexts of comics creation and reception, including authors' rights and digital comics. Dr. Pellegrin holds a dual PhD in French Studies and Spanish and Latin American Studies from The University of Sydney (2014), alongside a BA (Languages) (Honours I) from the same institution (2009). Her educational background includes four majors: French, Spanish, Italian, and Linguistics, with joint honours in Spanish and Latin American Studies and French Studies. Her research interests span Bandes dessinées (Franco-Belgian), historietas (Mexican and Argentinian), decolonial thought, gender studies, and the intersection of comics with historical memory. She has contributed to journals like European Comic Art and Studies in Comics , and co-edited a special issue on the work of Argentinian cartoonist Fontanarrosi. Pellegrin is actively involved in academic service, serving as a columns and articles editor for Comics Forum and on the editorial board of Studies in Comics . Her work bridges comparative literature and visual culture, with a focus on how comics reflect and challenge cultural narratives.

Jakub Jernajczykمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Art and Science
• Visual Cognition
• Cognitive Metaphors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakub Jernajczyk serves as Associate Professor and Dean of the Doctoral School at the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław, affiliated with the Faculty of Graphics and Media Art and Media Art Department. He teaches Visual Recognition for BA/MA Media Art students and Visual Recognition in Art and Science for doctoral candidates. His academic background includes Mathematics from University of Wrocław (2003) and Graphic Design from Academy of Arts and Design in Wrocław (2008). Prof. Jernajczyk pioneers "art of cognition" research at the intersection of art and science, focusing on visual cognition , perception mechanisms, and cognitive metaphors. His work examines how art elucidates scientific concepts through discrete information systems, mathematical visualization, and philosophical geometry, emphasizing the knowledge-creative function of artistic practice. His publication trajectory reveals consistent exploration of mathematical abstraction in visual form , evolving from irrational number visualization (2015) to non-measurable sets (2020), with recurring themes in pattern theory, geometric philosophy, and discrete representation across computer science and craft traditions. Key recognitions include: Award of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage for didactic achievements (2017) Third Award in the INTER competition of the Foundation for Polish Science (2014) Scholarship of the Minister of Science and Higher Education for outstanding young scientists (2012) Distinction at the National Student Drawing Exhibition in Toruń (2010) Award of the President of Szczecin at the International Festival of Visual Art (2009) As Doctoral School Dean, he mentors emerging researchers through the Visual Cognition Studio while advancing interdisciplinary methodologies. His leadership in academic programming and international exhibitions like INVISIBLE (2021) demonstrates commitment to bridging theoretical research with artistic practice.

Aspa Baroutsisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Education Policy
• Media Representation of Teachers
• Alternative Education Settings
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aspa Baroutsis is a researcher affiliated with the University of Queensland and Victoria University in Australia, focusing on education policy, media representation of teachers, and alternative schooling. Collaborating with scholars like Annette Woods, Martin Mills, and Lisa Kervin, her work bridges critical literacy, pedagogical innovation, and student engagement in diverse educational contexts. Her research explores media-driven accountability in education design-based experiments in teacher-researcher collaborations computational thinking in primary classrooms student voice in alternative schools Baroutsis’s work highlights the intersection of technology, literacy, and equitable pedagogy, often employing interdisciplinary methodologies and focusing on marginalized youth. Recent publications emphasize the role of data literacy, makerspaces, and narrative inquiry in reshaping educational practices. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided texts, her collaborations and editorial contributions underscore her impact on educational discourse.

Andrew P. Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Religious Studies
• Theological Pedagogy
• Creative Teaching Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew P. Wilson is a lecturer at Mount Allison University specializing in innovative pedagogical practices within religious studies and liberal arts education. His work emphasizes: Creative methodologies for teaching abstract theological concepts Integrating art-making (charcoal drawing, bookbinding) into curricula Exploring pilgrimage as embodied learning Secular-sacred dialogue in academic settings His research focuses on embodied pedagogy , using physical and creative practices to deepen engagement with religious texts and traditions. While no specific awards are mentioned, his contributions to the Wabash Center's blog series demonstrate sustained impact on theological education practices.

Niclas Larsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Algebra
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Niclas Larson is an Associate Professor at the University of Agder (UiA), affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences and the Department of Mathematical Sciences. His academic journey includes teaching positions in Swedish secondary schools, doctoral studies at Linköping University, and faculty roles at Stockholm University. Larson specializes in mathematics education, teacher training, and computer-aided assessment, with a focus on linear equations and algebraic competence. Education: Bachelor's and Licentiate in Mathematics (Stockholm University), PhD in Mathematics Education (Linköping University) Current Roles: Teaches mathematics and mathematics education at UiA; supervises master’s and PhD students Research: Cross-cultural analysis of pre-service teachers' equation-solving explanations; digital assessment systems; algebra in compulsory education Podcast: Runs "Spøkelser etter avdøde størrelser" (Ghosts of Departed Mathematicians), connecting historical mathematical concepts with modern pedagogy Larson's research examines how pre-service teachers explain mathematical solutions, particularly linear equations, across Norway and Sweden. He explores transitions from high-stakes exams to continuous assessment models using digital tools like STACK-tests. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, focusing on pedagogical innovation and comparative judgement in educational settings. Scientific publications demonstrate expertise in mathematics education, teacher development, and digital assessment tools. Recent articles analyze cross-national differences in algebraic reasoning, cognitive aspects of mathematical memory, and ethical challenges in academic writing. Larson contributes to curriculum development through textbooks like "Matematik Origo" and participates in academic committees, including the Research Education Committee for the PhD Programme in Engineering and Science at UiA. His podcast initiatives and collaborative projects highlight his commitment to public engagement and interdisciplinary approaches in mathematics education.

Joel Mejia Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
• Dance Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joel Mejia Smith is a Professor in the Department of Dance at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), where he has taught since 2011. His work critically engages with gender and sexuality in performance and media, and he co-founded the collaborative dance theater company casebolt and smith with Liz Casebolt. He currently serves as Chair of the Department and co-chairs the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on LGBT Students, Faculty, and Staff . Research interests include: demystifying choreographic processes; analyzing gender binaries and sexuality politics in performance; integrating digital technologies into dance; and exploring media representation in postmodern dance. His pedagogy spans composition , pedagogy , contemporary technique , and emerging topics in narrative dance and production . Selected choreographic trends show recurring themes of queer storytelling , collaborative experimentation , and interdisciplinary stagecraft . His works often merge spoken word , visual design , and theatrical humor to critique contemporary dance conventions. Scientific Awards & Recognition : Dance Spirit Magazine: 'LA’s Finest' contemporary male dancer (year unspecified) San Francisco Chronicle/SFGATE: 'Top 10 Performance of 2013' for 'O(h)' MinnPost: 'Five Unforgettable 2010 Dance Performances' for 'O(h)' Advising & Leadership : Served as Faculty Undergraduate Advisor for 6 years . Collaborated with institutions such as the Grammy-winning Partch Ensemble and performed globally. His casebolt and smith company has been taught and analyzed in academic settings. Notable Collaborations include commissions for over 15 professional companies, and guest residencies at institutions in 25 cities across 6 countries . His work has been reviewed in the New York Times , Dance Magazine , and Los Angeles Times .

Demetrice Worleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition Theory
• African American Literature
• Creative Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Demetrice Worley is a Professor in the English Department at Bradley University's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in composition theory, African American literature, and creative writing, while maintaining an active research agenda focused on pedagogy and literary scholarship. Education: Dr. Worley holds a Doctorate in English from Illinois State University, a Master's degree in English from University of Illinois, Urbana, and a Bachelor's degree in English from Bradley University. Her research interests center on the social construction of knowledge in educational settings, composition pedagogy, and African American literary traditions. She has published extensively in these areas and continues to develop new creative writing projects. Recent scholarly output includes a 2011 poetry collection and several co-edited anthologies exploring Black women's experiences, depression in African American communities, and beauty standards. Her work often intersects with urban studies and social justice themes. Teaching Awards: New Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching (1994), Outstanding English Faculty Member Award (1993) Professional Recognition: Split This Rock Poetry Contest Finalist (2009), Cave Canem Poetry Fellow Dr. Worley maintains active involvement with professional organizations including National Council of Teachers of English, Conference on College Composition and Communication, and the Modern Language Association. She also contributes to local community initiatives through mentorship and public service.

Olga Moskatovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Theory
• Visual Culture
• Media Aesthetics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Olga Moskatova is Professor of Media Theory at HfG Offenbach (Offenbach University of Art and Design), where she teaches and researches in the Department of Art. She previously held a junior professorship in media studies (visuality and image cultures) at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg from 2018 to 2023. Her academic journey includes research at the Bauhaus University Weimar and a doctorate from the Berlin University of the Arts. PhD in Media Theory, Berlin University of the Arts, 2017 Studies in Social and Business Communication, Berlin University of the Arts & Université Stendhal 3 Grenoble Her research centers on the theory and aesthetics of visual media, with a focus on media materiality, new materialism, networked image cultures, avant-garde and media art, and the emerging concept of protective media and immunization dispositifs. She critically examines how AI technologies shape visual culture, particularly in surveillance capitalism and algorithmic image production. The most recent publications and projects reflect a strong engagement with AI and visual media, exploring how machine learning algorithms classify, generate, and moderate images across platforms. Her editorial work includes significant volumes on video conferencing, televisual seriality, and messy image networks, indicating a sustained interest in digital transformation and media infrastructures. Monograph: Painting on Celluloid: On Relational Materialism in Cameraless Film (2019) Monograph: Human-machine eye: The motif of artificial vision in film (2009) Editor: Video Conferencing: Practices, Politics, Aesthetics (2023) Guest Editor: # messy images , Networked Images in Surveillance Capitalism She founded the international research network 'AI and Visual Media', bringing together scholars from media studies, data studies, and contemporary art to investigate the societal and cultural impacts of visual AI. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary methodologies, including data set archaeology and media ecology analysis. She has presented lectures at institutions such as Yale University, highlighting the global reach of her research. Olga Moskatova leads research initiatives rather than traditional lab structures, fostering collaborative inquiry into the politics inscribed in AI infrastructures. Her recent workshop 'On Protective Media' explores boundary-forming mechanisms in digital culture, indicating a forward-looking trajectory in theoretical media studies.

Michelle Karnesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Late Medieval Literature
• Medieval Philosophy
• Medieval Religion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michelle Karnes is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, with affiliations in Italian Studies. Her research bridges late medieval literature, philosophy, and religious studies through comparative analysis of Arabic and Latin traditions. Education: Ph.D. & M.A., University of Pennsylvania; B.A., University of California, Berkeley Her scholarship explores how medieval literature interacts with cognitive theories, particularly the role of imagination in religious meditations and marvel narratives. Karnes examines intersections between philosophical discourse and fictional storytelling , focusing on metaphor mechanisms and truth claims in medieval texts. Recent research trends include cross-cultural marvel studies (Latin West vs. Islamic World), cognitive mapping in travel literature, and philosophical fables as epistemological tools. Her 2022 book Medieval Marvels and Fictions challenges simplistic views of marvels as mere superstition, emphasizing their imaginative scrutiny demands. Scientific Awards Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (2022) Karnes holds fellowships from Radcliffe Institute, Huntington Library, and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. She co-edits Studies in the Age of Chaucer and teaches courses on Chaucer, medieval romance, animal studies, and comparative literature.

Stephanie Carpenterمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Literature
• Nineteenth-century American Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Carpenter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities within the College of Sciences and Arts at Michigan Technological University. She holds a PhD in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Missouri, an MFA in Fiction from Syracuse University, and a BA in English from Williams College. Her academic and creative work bridges literary scholarship and fiction writing. BA, English, Williams College MFA, Creative Writing-Fiction, Syracuse University PhD, Literature and Creative Writing, University of Missouri Her research and teaching focus on Creative Writing , Contemporary Literature , Nineteenth-century American Literature , Early Photography , Text and Image , and Intentional Communities . She teaches a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in creative writing—including poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, science fiction, and bibliomemoir—and literature courses such as Writing about Literature, Thoreau and His Legacy, and Major Works of George Saunders. The themes in her recent publications reflect her deep engagement with historical and psychological landscapes. Her works often explore women's agency, communal living, and the interplay between visual and textual media. Her novel Moral Treatment (2025) and her short story collection Missing Persons: Stories exemplify her literary craftsmanship and thematic depth. She has received notable recognition for her writing: Inaugural Winner, Summit Series Prize (Central Michigan University Press, 2025) Winner, Press 53 Award in Short Fiction (2017) Stephanie Carpenter actively contributes to the literary community through readings, interviews, and conference presentations. She mentors emerging writers and continues to develop new creative and scholarly projects, represented by Isabelle Bleecker at Nordlyset Literary Agency. Her work is published in journals such as Copper Nickel , Ecotone , The Missouri Review , and Witness .

Daniel Gleasonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th-century American Literature
• Contemporary Poetry
• Trauma Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Gleason is a Professor of English and current Chair of the English Department at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. He serves as Poet in Residence and has held academic roles since at least 2010, when he defended his dissertation on William Faulkner at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Ph.D. in English from Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.A. in English Literary Study from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga B.A. in English from Bryan College Dr. Gleason's research focuses on 20th-century American Literature, contemporary poetry, and trauma theory. His creative writing explores faith-infused poetics through publications in journals like Rappahannock Review and Dappled Things , often intersecting with religious themes and personal identity. His scholarly work shows strong engagement with Southern literature (Mary Oliver, Natasha Trethewey, William Faulkner), trauma's impact on narrative structure, and theological dimensions in contemporary poetry. Conference presentations at events like Theology on Tap and the Conference on Christianity and Literature demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach. As department chair and Poet in Residence, Dr. Gleason bridges academic leadership with creative practice, having coached soccer and worked in diverse educational settings including public schools and online programs.

Rachel S. Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jewish Studies
• Israeli Cinema
• Film and Multimedia Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rachel S. Harris is a Professor of Film and Multimedia Studies and holds the Elaine and Herbert Gimelstob Eminent Scholar Chair in Judaic Studies at Florida Atlantic University, where she also directs the Program in Jewish Studies. She previously served as Associate Professor of Comparative and World Literature and in the Program in Jewish Culture & Society at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2009–2022), and was the Shoshana Shrier Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Israeli cinema, literature, gender, and cultural identity. Key areas include representations of women in Israeli film, suicide as ideological expression in literature, war and dissent in Israeli arts, and the transnational influences shaping Israeli cinema. She explores how national narratives are constructed and contested through cultural media, with a strong emphasis on gender, memory, and identity. The recent publications and edited volumes reflect a consistent engagement with Israeli cultural production, particularly film and literature, often through interdisciplinary and feminist lenses. Her work spans pedagogical approaches to conflict, transnational cinematic flows, and the recovery of marginalized voices in Israeli history and media. Themes of trauma, identity, resistance, and representation recur across her scholarship. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fulbright Senior Scholar Award (2023) Janovics Center Best Book Award for Casting a Giant Shadow (2021) Chair, Yonathan Shapiro Award Committee (2021–2022) Board Member, Association for Israel Studies (2015–2019) Chair, AIS Annual Conference on Pluralistic Israel (2021) Leadership and Service: Harris is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Jewish Identities and has led key committees in the Association for Jewish Studies and Association for Israel Studies. She is currently working on a new project titled With a Wider Lens: Recovering Lost Israeli Cinema 1948–1968 , supported by her Fulbright award and hosted at Tel Aviv University’s Steve Tisch School of Film and Television. Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: While not tied to a formal lab, Harris leads and collaborates with interdisciplinary research teams focused on Jewish identities, Israeli cinema, and cultural dissent. Her editorial and conference leadership roles reflect her central position in shaping scholarly discourse in Jewish and Israel studies.