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Christos Gatzidisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Serious Games
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christos Gatzidis serves as Executive Dean of Bournemouth University's Faculty of Science and Technology since October 2023, overseeing six departments including Computing and Informatics, Creative Technology, and Psychology. Previously Deputy Dean (2021-2023) and Head of Creative Technology Department (2016-2021), he was appointed Professor in Creative Technology in November 2019. The Faculty leads five REF Units of Assessment and secures funding from AHRC, NIHR, and Innovate UK for research spanning digital healthcare, gaming technologies, and cultural heritage applications. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Information Science, City University London (2010) PG Cert in Research Degree Supervision, Bournemouth University (2010) MA in Computer Animation, Teesside University (2003) BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies (Visualisation), University of Derby (2002) Professor Gatzidis specializes in computer graphics with research spanning virtual reality, serious games, and digital healthcare applications. His work bridges technical innovation and practical implementation, particularly in mindfulness prototypes for healthcare and stroke rehabilitation systems. Current projects focus on the multidisciplinary application of gaming technologies in medical contexts, emphasizing user experience and therapeutic outcomes through collaborations with industry partners. His publication record (2014-2025) demonstrates evolving expertise from foundational computer graphics research in terrain generation and deformation to applied work in healthcare, cultural heritage, and music education. Key trends include virtual reality for therapeutic mindfulness, usability studies in mobile gaming, and digital cultural presentation techniques, reflecting a trajectory toward socially impactful technological solutions with strong industry translation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. He has supervised PhD students and secured competitive research funding, including two Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. His principal investigator role in a virtual reality mindfulness prototype project exemplifies his approach to translating academic research into practical industry solutions, with current focus on expanding knowledge exchange activities to support the University's civic engagement mission. As Executive Dean, he leads faculty-wide research strategy across six departments, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations particularly in digital healthcare and cultural heritage. His personal research integrates computer graphics expertise with clinical applications through partnerships with healthcare providers and technology companies, driving innovation in therapeutic VR systems and educational gaming platforms.

Robert Sharfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Chinese Buddhism
• Chan Buddhism
• Japanese Buddhism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Sharf is the D.H. Chen Distinguished Professor of Buddhist Studies in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Berkeley . He also serves as Chair of the Numata Center for Buddhist Studies and Head Graduate Advisor for the Group in Buddhist Studies . With a PhD in Buddhist Studies from the University of Michigan (1995), he previously taught at McMaster University (1989-1995) and the University of Michigan (1995-2003). Research Interests: Medieval Chinese Buddhism (especially Chan) Japanese Buddhism Buddhist Art and Archaeology Ritual Studies Buddhist Modernism Philosophical Paradoxes Methodology in Religious Studies Critical Buddhist Discourse Publications & Collaborations: Author of Coming to Terms with Chinese Buddhism: A Reading of the Treasure Store Treatise (2002) Co-editor of Living Images: Japanese Buddhist Icons in Context (2001) Co-author of What Can’t Be Said: Contradiction and Paradox in East Asian Thought (2021) Co-author of How to Lose Yourself: An Ancient Guide to Letting Go (2025) Editor of Chinese translations of his works: Xiafu Chanxue zixuan ji and Xiafu Mijiao Yanjiu zixuan ji (2022) Academic Leadership: Director of the Group in Buddhist Studies Director of Religious Studies Chair of the Center for Buddhist Studies

• History of Pharmacy and Medicine
• Ancient Egyptian Science
• Archaeometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tanja Pommerening is a leading scholar at the Institute for the History of Pharmacy and Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg. With a unique interdisciplinary background bridging Egyptology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Cultural History, she holds a W3 Professorship since 2020 and has made significant contributions across multiple academic domains. Universitätsprofessorin für Geschichte der Pharmazie und Medizin (2020–Present) Initiatorin des DFG-GRK 1876 (2013–2020) Sprecherin des Marburger Gespräche zur Alten Heilkunde (2020–Present) Her research focuses on the intersection of ancient scientific texts , medical practices , and cultural knowledge systems in Egypt and the ancient Near East. She has pioneered work on: Archaeometry of funerary substances Transdisciplinary analysis of medical metrology Decolonization of academic collections Comparative pharmacology across Egyptian and Chinese traditions Recent publications reveal her expertise in mummification practices , ancient metrology , and knowledge transmission through edited volumes on bodily concepts (2025), cosmos-body connections (2024), and knowledge systems (2019). Her work appears in journals like PLoS ONE and Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie . Scientific recognition includes: Dalberg Prize (2005) Jerry Stannard Memorial Award (2005) Académie internationale d’histoire de la pharmacie (2022) Active in editorial roles as Area Editor for the UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology and co-editor of multiple academic series, she continues to shape the field through her leadership in projects like AESOH (2023–2027) and ArchaeoScent (2023–2025).

Evon Hekkalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conservation Genetics
• Paleogenomics
• Crocodilian Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evon Hekkala is a Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences at Fordham University, leading the Hekkala Lab. Her research focuses on conservation genetics, paleogenomics, and integrating indigenous knowledge into biodiversity studies. She specializes in crocodilian evolution, museum collections analysis, and ecological conservation. Her work includes NSF-funded projects such as the STS grant examining ancestral taxonomies and the RAPID grant to recover fossils in Madagascar. She collaborates with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Notable achievements include discovering cryptic crocodile species and developing methods using leech-derived DNA for biodiversity surveys. She advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring them in fieldwork, lab techniques, and interdisciplinary research. Her lab emphasizes DEI initiatives and ethical science practices.

• Ancient Egyptian Society
• Museum Studies
• Egyptology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Campbell Price , a Researcher at the University of Liverpool, holds a PhD in Egyptology from the same institution. He serves as Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum, overseeing one of the UK’s most significant Egyptology collections. His research focuses on ancient Egyptian monumental expression, museum interpretation, and the sacred landscape of Saqqara. Price has curated major exhibitions like Golden Mummies of Egypt , emphasizing transformative narratives of identity and divinity in funerary practices. Education: BA, MA, and PhD in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool (2006–2010). Research Interests include non-royal statues in temple spaces, the role of museums in shaping public perception, and the socio-religious significance of statuescapes. Recent work explores the Ancient Egyptian concept of the face and its cultural implications, supported by a part-time research secondment through Creative Manchester. Professional Activities: Chair of Trustees at the Egypt Exploration Society (2021–2025). His publications blend academic rigor with accessible formats, including children’s books and popular histories. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with Manchester Museum curatorial teams and international researchers on collection studies and exhibition projects.

William Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Studies
• Ancient Books and Reading Culture
• Literature and Society
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William A. Johnson is a Professor of Classical Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences since 2010. His research focuses on ancient books, readership, and cultural history of Greece/Rome, particularly exploring intersections between literary practices and societal contexts. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1992) and has authored/co-authored over 40 publications, including monographs like Readers and Reading Culture in the High Roman Empire and edited volumes such as Ancient Literacies . His work spans papyrology, ancient literacy, and music, with notable contributions like the editio princeps of two Greek musical papyri. Johnson has received prestigious awards including the Charles A. Ryskamp Fellowship and multiple teaching commendations. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Open Archaeology Data and has held leadership roles at institutions such as Duke Kunshan University. His grants include funding from the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation for arts initiatives. Professional activities include over 50 invited lectures globally on topics like ancient publishing, reading communities, and Greek music. Johnson’s advising and mentoring are reflected in his committee roles (e.g., Director of Graduate Studies in Classical Studies). His research labs involve collaborative projects on material culture and digital humanities. He maintains an active presence in professional societies including the American Philological Association and American Society of Papyrologists.

• Egyptology
• Ancient Egyptian History
• Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Sabbahy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology at The American University in Cairo (AUC), where she has taught Egyptology since 2001. Previously, she taught at the Cairo Center of the University of Maryland and the University of California at Berkeley. She earned her PhD in Egyptian archaeology from the University of Toronto. Her research interests span multiple specialized areas of Egyptology including queens of the Old and Middle Kingdoms, disease in ancient Egypt, anthropoid clay coffins, the position and status of ancient Egyptian women, chariot use in the New Kingdom, griffins in ancient Egyptian art, and the iconography of the god Nefertum. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary expertise bridging archaeology, medical history, art history, and gender studies. Professor Sabbahy's scholarly output shows a consistent trajectory from 2017-2021 with publications ranging from specialized journal articles to comprehensive reference works. Her work demonstrates particular strength in paleopathology, royal iconography, women's studies, and the intersection of art history with cultural practices in ancient Egypt. She has produced both focused research articles and broader reference works including encyclopedias that serve as valuable resources for students and scholars. At AUC, Sabbahy has directed the MA program in Egyptology and Coptology for nine years and has held significant university service roles including service on the faculty senate (2013-2015), participation in the senate executive committee (2014-2015), and membership on the strategic initiatives task force during Spring 2015 and Spring 2017 semesters. She regularly teaches courses on Egyptian history, art and architecture across multiple periods, archaeological methodology, material culture, and research design.

• Clinical Practice
• Antibiotic Prescribing
• Healthcare Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Francine O'malley is a Lecturer at the University of Southampton, specializing in clinical practice and healthcare education. She leads the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing programmes. Her work bridges clinical research and education, with a focus on antibiotic prescribing practices in general practice settings. Her research interests include clinical guidelines implementation, antimicrobial stewardship, and nurse prescriber practices. She has also contributed to archaeological studies on mortuary practices in prehistoric Britain. Francine supervises PhD students in Health Sciences, including Sharon (Shae) Margaret Jackson. Award-winning academic activities are not explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her professional activities emphasize programme leadership and educational innovation in healthcare training.

Ronika K. Powerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Archaeology
• Egyptology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ronika K. Power is a Professor of Bioarchaeology at Macquarie University, Director of the Centre for Ancient Cultural Heritage and Environment (CACHE) , and Co-Chair of the Faculty of Arts Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. She holds prestigious fellowships with Academia Europaea , the Society of Antiquaries London , and the Royal Society of New South Wales . Her work focuses on biocultural approaches , integrating osteological and archaeological data to explore ancient demography, health, and cultural practices. Power has led groundbreaking projects such as the FRAGSUS Project (analysing Neolithic Malta remains) and contributed to high-profile exhibitions like the Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs at the Australian Museum. Education: BA Ancient History (Hons I) with University Medal, Macquarie University MSc Human Osteology and Palaeopathology, University of Bradford, UK PhD in Egyptology, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Philosophy, Macquarie University Research Interests: Power’s interdisciplinary work spans Human Osteology , Paleopathology , Stable Isotope Analysis , and Archaeological Theory . She specialises in mummification studies , Neolithic Malta , and the ethical display of ancient remains. Her research explores connections between biological data and cultural practices, such as burial rituals and dietary adaptations. Awards: Max Crawford Medal (2019) Kwang-su Lim Early Career Award (2019) Tall Poppy of Science (2019) Australian Awards for University Teaching (2010) Teaching & Mentoring: Power teaches courses in Bioarchaeology, Mortuary Practices, and Archaeological Theory at Macquarie. She has pioneered student-centered learning initiatives and mentors through programs like Superstars of STEM . She supervises PhD/Postdoctoral research in areas including human osteology, stable isotopes, and archaeological ethics. Projects: Current initiatives include the Girls to Graduates STEM empowerment program and the Gateway to Egypt education partnership. Past projects include the Trans-Sahara and In-Africa ERC-funded studies, examining human mobility and health across ancient populations.

David Huntمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Physical Anthropology
• Forensic Anthropology
• Archaeology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Hunt is a Professorial Lecturer in Anthropology at George Washington University and Assistant Collections Manager at the Smithsonian Institution's Department of Anthropology. His expertise spans physical and forensic anthropology, focusing on mortuary analysis, skeletal curation, dermatoglyphics, and mummification. Education: PhD (1989), University of Tennessee at Knoxville; MA (1983); BA (1980), University of Illinois at Urbana Research interests include human osteology, forensic anthropology, and archaeological excavations in Mongolia, Italy, and the U.S. He has published extensively on topics like paleopathology, morphometrics, and mummification processes. His work integrates CT imaging and genetic analysis with traditional osteological methods. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, such as analyzing Mongolian Bronze Age burial sites and studying skeletal remains in iron coffins. His 2015 video 'Mummy Science' demonstrates public outreach efforts. Hunt mentors graduate students in biological anthropology and oversees skeletal collections at the Smithsonian. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to museum curation and fieldwork are notable.

Eline Schotsmansمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Archaeology
• Forensic Anthropology
• Taphonomy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Eline Schotsmans is an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) Fellow at the University of Wollongong (Australia) and an associate researcher at the University of Bordeaux (France). Her research focuses on funerary practices, burial taphonomy, and the intersection of archaeo-anthropology with forensic science. She examines processes like natural mummification and plaster burials, studying their effects on decomposition and bone preservation. Her work integrates experimental methods at facilities like AFTER (Australia) and REST (Canada), alongside forensic casework involving aircraft accidents and mass disasters. Eline holds a PhD and MSc from the University of Bradford (UK) and has held roles including ERC Marie Curie Fellowships in France and Australia. She has secured prestigious grants such as the ARC DECRA and EU Horizon 2020. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans archaeology, anthropology, and forensic science, with a focus on experimental research and analytical techniques like SEM, Raman spectroscopy, and GC-MS. Education: PhD in Archaeological Science, University of Bradford (UK) MSc in Forensic and Archaeological Science, University of Bradford (UK) Grants/Awards: ARC DECRA Fellowship (2022–2026) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2018–2021) Initiative d’Excellence (France) Fellowship (2013–2016) Her research interests include burial taphonomy, diagenetic processes, forensic archaeology, and mortuary sequences. She is co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Archaeothanatology and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles. Her work addresses global challenges like mass disaster management and sustainable archaeological practices, aligning with UNESCO SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 13 (Climate Action), and 16 (Peace & Justice). Eline is actively involved in forensic casework, contributing to victim identification and disaster response. She supervises postgraduate students in Archaeological Science and collaborates internationally on projects ranging from Neolithic burials to modern forensic investigations.

Madeleine Mantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Historical Health Analysis
• Bioarchaeology
• Paleopathology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Madeleine Mant holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Memorial University’s Archaeology Department within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her primary appointment is as Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga. She completed her Ph.D. in Anthropology at McMaster University in 2016 and served as a SSHRC Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at Memorial University from 2017–2019. Her research integrates bioarchaeological analysis with historical records to explore health disparities among marginalized populations in historical contexts, particularly focusing on skeletal trauma, dietary patterns, and mobility. Her work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches combining archaeology, chemistry, and experimental physics. Notable projects include investigating 18th-/19th-century sailors’ life histories and analyzing War of 1812 battlefield trauma. Key publications address urban health in post-medieval England, isotopic residential tracking, and dental caries patterns. Mant’s research bridges gaps between skeletal evidence and archival data to reconstruct underrepresented individuals’ lives. SSHRC Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017–2019) Co-editor of Beyond the Bones: Engaging with Disparate Datasets (Elsevier, 2016) Her advising and grants include postdoctoral mentorship and collaborative projects on historical demography. She has contributed to conservation efforts in Egyptian funerary archaeology and WWII commemorative studies.

Nicholas Brownمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Egyptology
• Archaeology
• Ancient History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Brown is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University. He holds a PhD in Egyptology from UCLA (2024), an MA from the American University in Cairo (2016), and a BA in Cultural Anthropology from UCSB (2011). His research focuses on New Kingdom Egypt (1550–1070 BCE), particularly royal funerary rituals, burial rites, and modern perceptions of ancient Egypt. Currently, he co-directs excavations at Deir el-Ballas, investigating urbanism and daily life, and oversees republishing the tomb of Thutmose IV (KV43) in the Valley of the Kings. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including studies on Tutankhamun’s funerary artifacts, Thutmose III’s coffin, and coffin reuse in royal caches. His forthcoming monograph, *The Falcon Has Flown*, examines funerary rituals as power displays and divine transformation mechanisms. Brown also collaborates on projects like the Deir el-Ballas Expedition and contributes to heritage initiatives through the Ancient Egyptian Heritage and Archaeology Fund. His fieldwork spans Egypt and Sudan, with notable projects at Elephantine Island, Wadi el-Hudi, and Amarna. Brown maintains affiliations with UCLA, the American University in Cairo, and the American Research Center in Egypt. His work bridges archaeological materiality, textual evidence, and modern cultural re-appropriation of ancient symbols.

Chandra L. Reedyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historic Preservation
• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Materials Science in Art Conservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chandra L. Reedy is a Professor and Director of the Center for Historic Architecture & Design (CHAD) at the University of Delaware’s Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration. She oversees the graduate certificate program in historic preservation, teaches courses for the MA in Urban Analytics and Policy, and collaborates with the Asian Studies Program. Her research integrates laboratory analysis with fieldwork in Asia, focusing on cultural materials and intangible heritage. PhD, UCLA (1986) MA, UCLA (1982) BA, UC Davis (1975) Her research spans historic preservation , cultural heritage conservation , and materials science , with a focus on traditional technologies in India, China, Japan, and Cambodia . She employs 3D imaging , petrography , and digital analysis to study ceramic porosity, metalworking, and intangible practices. Recent projects examine Tibetan blacksmithing , coal-clay ceramics , and RTI imaging for conservation. Reedy has authored four books, three edited volumes, and 85 articles, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Studies in Conservation since 2010. Her collaborations extend to the Departments of Anthropology and Art History, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cultural heritage.

John Veranoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Paleopathology
• Forensic Anthropology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Verano is a Professor of Anthropology at Tulane University's School of Liberal Arts, specializing in Bioarchaeology and Paleopathology. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Peru, focusing on pre-Hispanic societies, human sacrifice rituals, and disease patterns. His research integrates osteological analysis, genetic studies, and archaeological data to understand ancient populations' lifeways and cultural practices. Education Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles (1987) M.A., University of California-Los Angeles (1980) B.A., Stanford University (1977) Research Interests Dr. Verano's work spans Bioarchaeology and Paleopathology in Andean South America, with a focus on ritual violence, health disparities, and disease ecology in pre-Columbian and early colonial contexts. His recent projects include analysis of mass sacrifice sites like Huanchaquito-Las Llamas and Marcajirca, as well as interdisciplinary studies of mummies and ancient DNA. Key Awards & Grants Carol Lavin Bernick Faculty Grant (2017–2023) Fulbright Lecturer (Peru, 1989 and 1996) Multiple National Geographic Society grants Dumbarton Oaks Fellowship (2006–2007) Advising & Fieldwork Supervised 6 doctoral dissertations in the past five years. Leads fieldwork projects in Peru, including osteological analysis at Marcajirca and excavations at the Pyramids of Moche. Collaborates with institutions like the San Diego Museum of Man and Dumbarton Oaks. Labs & Collaborations Co-director of excavations at Platform III, Pyramids of Moche, and involved in the Cuban Mummy Project. Active in international bioarchaeological networks, including the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane.