جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sara Sejin Chang-Van der Heideمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Art
• Film Installation
• Decolonial Art Practices
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sara Sejin Chang-Van der Heide is a Korean-Dutch contemporary artist currently serving as Interim Professor at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig (University of Art Braunschweig) for the 2024-2025 academic year, replacing Candice Breitz. Born in 1977 in Busan, South Korea, she lives and works in Berlin, creating shamanic film installations that challenge Eurocentric thinking, racialization, and colonial narratives through interdisciplinary practice combining film, historical research, rituals, drawings, texts, and sound compositions. Her artistic research focuses on decolonial practices, Korean diaspora narratives, transnational adoption histories, and healing colonial trauma through contemporary shamanic frameworks. She has developed a distinctive approach that critically engages with museum and archival systems, ethnographic collections, and alternative knowledge production, creating spaces for reflection on historical narratives and their contemporary implications. Chang-Van der Heide's work demonstrates consistent thematic development across her career, with recurring exploration of identity, memory, and cultural exchange through visual and performative mediums. Her installations often incorporate multimedia elements that create immersive environments for examining complex postcolonial issues and offering alternative frameworks for understanding cultural displacement and healing. Notable recognition: Theodora Niemeijer Prize (2023) - described as the largest Dutch Art Prize Berlin Artistic Research Grant Program Fellowship (2022-2023) Her artistic practice intersects with academic discourse through numerous international exhibitions, biennales, and symposiums, demonstrating global relevance in the fields of contemporary art, postcolonial studies, and critical museum theory. She has participated in prestigious venues including the Busan Biennale (2022), Berlin Biennale (2020), Dhaka Art Summit (2020), and the Sydney Biennale (2014), establishing herself as a significant voice in contemporary decolonial art practices.

Patrick Simenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Decision-Making
• Timing
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Simen is an Associate Professor in the Neuroscience Department at Oberlin College's College of Arts and Sciences, where he conducts research on decision-making, timing mechanisms, and computational modeling of neural circuits. His work bridges psychological and neural levels of description through mathematical frameworks that optimize reward-based behavior. His educational background includes: ScB in Mathematics and AB in Philosophy from Brown University (1993) PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan (2004) Postdoctoral research in Psychology/Neuroscience at Princeton University (2004-2011) Dr. Simen's research focuses on reward-driven decision circuits and temporal processing using minimalist computational models. His lab develops: Drift-diffusion frameworks for decision-timing unification Neural control mechanisms for reward optimization Subsymbolic models linking neural activity to symbolic cognition His work generates testable hypotheses about behavioral choices, response times, and EEG/fMRI correlates. Analysis of his 2016-2017 publications reveals a cohesive research program examining scale invariance in decision-timing processes. Key themes include BOLD signal correlates of evidence accumulation, reward-time interactions in perceptual decisions, and mathematical formalization of double-threshold decision dynamics across neural and behavioral levels. Dr. Simen actively mentors undergraduate researchers, including senior thesis students like Zoe Swann (Class of 2019) who pursued neuroscience PhD studies at Arizona State University. His lab receives institutional support for EEG/fMRI research infrastructure and computational resources, enabling empirical validation of theoretical models through human behavioral experiments. His research group operates from Science Center A244, integrating computational modeling with experimental neuroscience. The lab employs undergraduate researchers in all phases of work—from developing "deep learning" neural networks that emulate production systems to conducting EEG studies on timing behavior—fostering a collaborative environment where theoretical and empirical approaches converge.

Anna Roccaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Francophone Women Writers
• Diasporic Female Writers
• Autobiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Anna Rocca teaches at Salem State University's Department of World Languages and Cultures. She coordinates the Italian Language Program, co-coordinates the French Program, and directs the SITE- Future Teachers of Italian in the US Program. With a Ph.D. in French & Francophone Studies from LSU and additional graduate degrees from the University of Oregon and La Sapienza University (Rome), her academic career spans multiple international institutions. Ph.D. French & Francophone Studies, LSU M.A. French/Italian, University of Oregon Laurea in Philosophy, La Sapienza M.A. International Careers, S.I.O.I. Laurea in Political Sciences, La Sapienza Her research focuses on contemporary francophone women writers, diasporic female narratives, autobiographical practices, visual art analysis, and transnational feminist movements. Publications examine Tunisian women's voices, Assia Djebar's feminist perspectives, and African women's literary responses to trauma and marginalization. Recent publications analyze: Francophone African women's writing Photography and feminist resistance Maghreb art and cultural identity Transnational feminist epistemologies Body politics in postcolonial contexts She serves on multiple international boards including the Dante Alighieri Society (Director), Women in French (Regional Representative), and The Pirandello Lyceum Association. As advisor to the Italian Club and coordinator of study abroad programs in Italy, she actively engages students through cultural initiatives.

• Environmental Design
• Art Education
• Regional Revitalization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Takeyoshi Ishimatsu at Nagoya Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, Social Engineering Department (Architecture & Design Field), holds a Doctorate in Engineering (2015). His work bridges environmental design, art education, and regional revitalization through community-university collaborations. Doctor (Engineering), Nagoya Institute of Technology (2015) Professional Memberships: Institute of Environment Art and Design, Japan Society of Basic Design and Art Research focuses on environmental design with emphasis on regional revitalization through art , educational design workshops , and human-environment interaction . His recent studies explore balance toy-inspired kinetic design, cross-modal sensory experiences in origami and electric guitar aesthetics, and STEAM education applications in personal fabrication workshops. Scientific awards include: Japan Society of Basic Design and Art 2014 Young Researcher Award Nagoya Institute of Technology Staff Award (2017) Japan Society of Basic Design and Art 2014 Research Encouragement Award Contributions span: Principal investigator for art festival projects funded by NPO法人越後妻有里山協働機構 (2024, 2022) Collaborative research with companies like 株式会社伊藤商店 Media coverage in 毎日新聞, 十日町新聞社, and TV programs

Igor dos Santos Montagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Computer Science
• Computing Education
• Free Software
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Igor dos Santos Montagner is a Teaching Professor at Insper in the School of Computer Science and Engineering . He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of São Paulo (2017) and a bachelor's degree from the same institution (2010). His research focuses on computing education , particularly student-centered teaching methodologies and their impact on professional skill acquisition beyond classroom content. He advocates for the use of Free Software in academic environments, exploring its benefits for education and open technology access. His projects include collaborations with Craig Zilles (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and Rafael Corsi (Insper) on frequent testing and feedback systems in CS1 courses, as well as studies on C programming language pedagogy to improve low-level programming education. Research Interests : Computing education, student-centered learning, Free Software integration in academia, programming language pedagogy, and professional skill development. Key Projects : Frequent Testing in CS1 (2020–2024), C Language Teaching Methodologies (2021–2023), Open Development elective design (2020). Collaborations : University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Craig Zilles, Mariana Silva), Rafael Corsi (Insper), and open-source communities like ElementaryOS, Nim, and Gleam. His publications analyze mastery-oriented grading, active learning in programming courses, and Open Source contribution frameworks. He emphasizes technology accessibility and digital wellbeing , reflecting on smartphone usage habits and minimalist tech practices in his personal blog.

• New Turkish Literature
• Modern Turkish Poetry
• Literary Criticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Mitat DURMUŞ is a full-time Professor in the Department of Turkish Language and Literature at Kafkas University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Dean and Department Head, with affiliations including the Turkish Language Association (elected Principal Member in 2022). His academic journey includes a BA (1994) and MA (1996) from Fırat University, and a PhD (2004) from Ankara University, all in Turkish Literature. His research focuses on Modern Turkish Literature , with expertise in: Poetic analysis (Melih Cevdet Anday, epic traditions) Identity construction in Ottoman/Turkish narratives Turkic literary connections (Azerbaijani, Kyrgyz) Sociolinguistic dimensions of Turkish nationalism Publications (189+ works) emphasize poetry interpretation and historical-literary intersections , particularly exploring themes of cultural trauma, national identity, and existential philosophy in Turkic contexts. His editorial leadership includes journals like Turkology and book series on Turkish literary figures. He has advised 25+ graduate students (MA/PhD) on topics spanning Turkish poetry, novel analysis, and cultural identity. Administrative roles include Dean of Faculty (2022–present), Erasmus/Farabi program coordination, and research center directorships.

Leah Reidمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Music Composition
• Electroacoustic Music
• Sound Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leah Reid is an Assistant Professor of Composition at the University of Virginia , where she teaches courses in composition and technology. Her work bridges music composition , electroacoustic music , and sound art through explorations of timbre, space, and perception. D.M.A. and M.A. in Music Composition, Stanford University B.Mus, McGill University Reid’s research focuses on the perceptual modeling of timbre and its applications in creating immersive soundscapes. She has developed a multidimensional timbre model to explore relationships between reverberant space and timbre , often using interactive sound installations and electroacoustic techniques . Her recent articles/compositions emphasize spectral density , timbral transformation , and spatial audio design . Reid is a Vice President of the International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM), Vice President for Programs and Projects for the Society of Electroacoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS), and Artistic Director of the Boston New Music Initiative (BNMI). She has received commissions from ensembles including Accordant Commons , Jack Quartet , and Yarn/Wire , with presentations at international festivals such as ICMC , ManiFeste , and Tilde New Music Festival . 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship American Prize in Composition Pauline Oliveros Award (IAWM) Fellowships from MacDowell, Yaddo, and Copland House Her collaborative projects and educational outreach highlight her engagement with emerging composers and technology-driven music . Reid’s works are published by Ablaze Records, New Focus Recordings, and BabelScores, reflecting her influence in contemporary acousmatic and electroacoustic circles.

Ilias Kapoutsisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Behavior
• Workplace Politics
• Leadership
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ilias Kapoutsis serves as Associate Professor of Management at Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), affiliated with the School of Business and Department of Business Administration. His academic profile combines rigorous theoretical research with practical organizational applications, evidenced by publications in premier journals including Journal of Management and Journal of Organizational Behavior. His educational foundation includes: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from AUEB Ph.D. in Management from AUEB MSc in Business Information Technology from University of Manchester Dr. Kapoutsis' research program investigates political behavior dynamics in organizations, examining motivational drivers, cognitive logic, and balancing mechanisms that govern workplace politics. He explores leadership integrity, emotional labor consequences, remote work adaptations, and negotiation processes. His work reveals how political will, skill, and prudence interact to shape career trajectories and organizational effectiveness, often employing nonlinear modeling to capture complex behavioral patterns. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) shows evolving focus on leader-follower power dynamics, passion burnout thresholds in healthcare, and phronesis (practical wisdom) in leadership. His methodological approach combines multi-study designs with systematic reviews, contributing to theoretical refinement in organizational behavior through examination of contextual contingencies and boundary conditions. While holding editorial roles as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Psychology: Organizational Psychology and Guest Editor for European Management Journal special issues, no specific scientific awards are documented in available sources. Dr. Kapoutsis leads significant research initiatives including the Greek National Employment Strategy (2021-2027) commissioned by the Ministry of Labour, and UAE National Research Fund projects on public sector strategic planning. His applied work includes founding the Athens Negotiation Tournament in 2019 and extensive consulting for organizations like IKEA, National Bank of Greece, and Ministry of National Defence, translating academic insights into real-world management solutions. Information regarding dedicated research laboratories or specialized teams is not explicitly provided in current documentation.

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Feminist Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Skaidrite Stelzer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at The University of Toledo's College of Arts and Letters. With over 45 interdisciplinary courses taught across English, University Honors Program, Master of Liberal Studies Program, Women’s and Gender Studies Department, and Humanities Institute, she has mentored hundreds of students through thesis advising and committee memberships. Associate Director of the Honors Program Director of Business and Scientific Report Writing Acting Associate Chair of the English Department Her research spans poetry, creative writing, and feminist literature, with a focus on identity, migration, and the body. Recent publications include the 2021 chapbook Digging a Moose from the Snow (Finishing Line Press) and collaborative works in Writing Organizational Reports . She has secured prestigious grants like the Ohio Board of Regents EECAP and Humanities 2000 initiatives. Dr. Stelzer actively contributes to academic discourse through national/international conference presentations and serves on doctoral committees. Current projects involve circulating new manuscripts exploring contemporary human experiences through poetic forms. Ohio Board of Regents EECAP grant Humanities 2000 grant

Tim Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary Percussion
• New Music
• Multi-Genre Collaboration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim White OAM is a Senior Lecturer in Music and Coordinator of Classical Music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) at Edith Cowan University. He leads WAAPA's percussion program and directs the award-winning 'Defying Gravity' percussion ensemble. White has been with WAAPA since 1994 and previously served as Principal Percussionist of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra for 28 years. Tim White holds two Masters degrees in music performance (from Sydney Conservatorium and University of Western Australia), a Meister-Diplom from Hochschule fuer Musik Wuerzburg in Germany, and has received prestigious awards including a Churchill Fellowship (1999), German Government DAAD Scholarship (1991-93), and a Fulbright Scholar Award (2021). In 2021, he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to music. White's research focuses on contemporary percussion, new music, multi-genre collaboration, orchestral music, the art of performance, performance psychology, and music education. His work explores how music's energy and joy can nurture imaginations, touch souls, enrich lives, and transform communities. As Coordinator of Classical Music, he oversees all of WAAPA's classical ensembles and supervises postgraduate students. Tim White has directed numerous percussion festivals and projects, including the Australian Youth Orchestra's National Music Camp (2010) and the Australian National Academy of Music's 'Rhythms of Life' festival (2003). His ensemble Defying Gravity has performed over 550 concerts, presented more than 120 world premieres, and represented Australia internationally. Medal of the Order of Australia (2021) Australian Award for Teaching Excellence (2015) ECU Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014) Churchill Fellowship (1999) Fulbright Scholar Award (2021) German Government DAAD Scholarship (1991-93) White has supervised numerous postgraduate students, with eighty of his percussion graduates now enjoying full-time careers as professional musicians. His students have achieved remarkable success, with many working in prestigious ensembles like Cirque du Soleil, Tetrafide Percussion, and major symphony orchestras across Australia. He has also received significant research grants supporting his creative work in percussion performance and education. As director of Defying Gravity, White leads one of Australia's most exciting and longest-established new music ensembles. The group has performed for Queen Elizabeth II at the CHOGM opening ceremony, represented Australia at international percussion conferences, and created innovative performances that blend traditional and contemporary percussion techniques from around the world.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Syntax
• Comparative Syntax
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Luigi Rizzi is a Professor of General Linguistics at the Collège de France, focusing on theoretical syntax, syntactic cartography, and language acquisition. He has held academic positions at the University of Siena, the University of Geneva, MIT, UCLA, and ENS Paris. Research Areas : Universal principles in syntax, parametric models of linguistic variation, mapping of syntactic structures, and the interplay between adult grammar and language acquisition. Awards : Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy, Honorary Member of the Linguistic Society of America, Member of Academia Europaea, and International Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Publications span syntactic theory, minimalist program, and acquisition studies, including works on intervention effects, left periphery cartography, and the role of Merge in syntactic combinatorics. His teaching integrates adult grammar with developmental perspectives, emphasizing hierarchical representations and functional sequences.

John Keeneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American Literature
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Keene is an Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Department of African American and African Studies at Rutgers University-Newark. He also teaches in the university's MFA program in Creative Writing. Born in St. Louis in 1965, Keene is a distinguished writer who received a 2018 MacArthur Fellowship, often referred to as the 'genius grant.' Keene's research and creative interests span African American literature, experimental fiction, poetry, and literary translation. His work often explores themes of race, sexuality, and historical narrative through innovative formal approaches that challenge conventional storytelling. His notable publications include the award-winning Counternarratives (2015), which received the American Book Award, and Annotations (1995). Keene's work demonstrates consistent engagement with both contemporary and historical literary traditions while pushing formal boundaries. American Book Award (for Counternarratives ) Whiting Writers Award (2005) MacArthur Fellowship (2018) New York Times Fellow at NYU Keene has been actively involved in literary communities, joining the Dark Room Writers Collective in 1989 and serving as a Graduate Fellow of the Cave Canem Writers Workshops. His work has appeared in prestigious journals including African-American Review , AGNI , Kenyon Review , and Ploughshares .

Andrew Simpsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Syntax
• East Asian Languages
• Southeast Asian Languages
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew Simpson is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Southern California's College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the comparative syntax of East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Burmese, Hindi, and Bengali. He has published extensively on topics such as sluicing, grammaticalization, classifier systems, definiteness, and the intersection of language and national identity. Ph.D., Linguistics, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), 1995 B.A., Modern Languages (French and German), Bristol University, UK, 1984 Simpson’s work explores cross-linguistic syntactic variation, with particular emphasis on functional categories, phase theory, and prosody-syntax interactions. His recent studies investigate specificity and focus in Lalo Yi, classifier systems in Vietnamese and Bangla, and word order patterns in Korean nominal phrases. His publications highlight theoretical advancements in minimalism and typological analysis. His 15 most recent articles (2015-2024) span syntactic theory, language typology, and sociolinguistic aspects of East/Southeast/South Asian languages. Key trends include phase-driven movement, definiteness encoding, and classifier-based nominal structures. USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences General Education Teaching Award, 2017-2018 USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences General Education Teaching Award, 2009-2010 Simpson has served on editorial boards, including as Joint General Editor of the Journal of East Asian Linguistics, and held academic roles at SOAS (University of London) and Frankfurt University prior to his current position at USC.

Zach Meisnerمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Contemporary Art
• Environmental Art
• Installation Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zach Meisner is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Austin , affiliated with the First-Year Core Program . He works extensively with materials like acrylic, wood, and metal in installation art and sculpture . Education : Mentioned works at the MFA Thesis Show suggest an MFA degree. Exhibitions : Showcased at the UT Courtyard Gallery (2021), Gallery at Yucca Flats (2015), and Mickey Townsend (2022). His research focuses on contemporary art , environmental interventions , and material experimentation , often incorporating public spaces and temporal elements . His recent works (2021-2022) explore acrylic stretching , natural degradation , and industrial composites . Notable projects include Seæmings , Duæl , and Integrated Bosque Project , reflecting his interest in site-specific installations and urban ecosystems .

Catherine E. Leimkuhler Grimesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemical Biology
• Carbohydrate Chemistry
• Innate Immunity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine E. Leimkuhler Grimes is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences, where she leads a research program at the chemistry-biology interface. Her laboratory develops innovative chemical tools to investigate bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and host immune recognition mechanisms. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Chemistry from Villanova University (2001), M.S. in Chemistry from Princeton University (2003), and Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from Harvard University (2007), followed by a Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital (2007-2011). Dr. Leimkuhler Grimes' research focuses on chemical biology approaches to understand innate immune responses to bacterial pathogens, particularly through the development of synthetic carbohydrate probes that mimic peptidoglycan intermediates. Her work integrates organic synthesis, molecular biology, and biochemical techniques to study how bacterial cell wall components trigger immune responses relevant to inflammatory bowel disease and other immune disorders. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary training and collaborative science. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals expanding research directions into fungal pathogenesis (particularly Candida species), advanced bioorthogonal labeling techniques for live-cell imaging, and novel approaches to model host-pathogen interactions in 3D microenvironments. Her work consistently bridges fundamental chemical synthesis with immunological applications. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Pew Biomedical Scholars Award Cottrell Scholar Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship American Chemical Society Infectious Disease Young Investigator Award Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award Dr. Leimkuhler Grimes serves as co-director of an NIH-funded graduate training program at the chemistry-biology interface and mentors undergraduate STEM students through "The Scientistas" initiative. She has advised PhD candidates including Aastha, who recently advanced to candidacy. Her research program receives substantial external funding supporting innovative work in chemical immunology. The Leimkuhler Grimes Group maintains a dedicated intellectual community committed to diversity, collaboration, and professionalism. The lab environment emphasizes clear communication and supports researchers regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or personal circumstances, fostering an inclusive space for scientific discovery since its founding in 2011.