جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura Asheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Medieval History and Culture (1000-1550)
• Medieval Ethics and Moral Philosophy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura Ashe is a leading scholar in medieval English literature and culture (c. 1000–1550), holding the David Woods Kemper Family Fellowship at Worcester College, Oxford. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry, focusing on the intersections of medieval ethics, subjectivity, and literary innovation. She is particularly noted for her studies on Chaucer, the development of romance genres, and the cultural impacts of medieval conquests. Her research explores multilingual literary traditions in post-Conquest England, the invention of fiction, and the evolution of chivalric ideals. Key projects include Chaucer's Ethical Philosophy (2025) and co-edited volumes like Conquests in Eleventh-Century England (2020). She has held prestigious fellowships including the Morton Bloomfield Visiting Fellowship at Harvard (2016). Public engagement includes the Penguin Classics volume Early Fiction in England (2015) and contributions to interdisciplinary histories like Penguin Monarchs: Richard II (2016). Current projects include a major study on the history of love across medieval and early modern periods. Awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2009) and Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2015), her work appears in top journals like Studies in the Age of Chaucer and Journal of English and Germanic Philology . She co-edits New Medieval Literatures , fostering scholarly collaboration in the field.

Steven Watsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Generative AI in Education
• Transdisciplinary Research
• Educational Inclusion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven Watson is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education , University of Cambridge, with a Visiting Professor role at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb. He co-founded the Cambridge Global Knowledge Nexus , is an Associate of the Digital Education Futures Initiative (DEFI), and a Fellow at Wolfson College. His research bridges engineering, social sciences, philosophy, and technology to address complex educational and societal challenges. Watson's work focuses on generative AI in education , using autopoietic ontology to develop frameworks for AI literacy, ethics, and integration. He advises UK policymakers on AI implementation and explores educational inclusion, cultural systems, and the sociology of technology. His presentations span global events, including the World Economic Forum and Tsinghua University. Recent publications emphasize AI's societal impact , transdisciplinary methodologies , and ethical frameworks for AI in education. His articles appear in journals like Systems Research and Behavioral Science and European Educational Research Journal , with a focus on autopoietic systems, educational equity, and technological evolution.

• Vietnam War
• Modern China
• Modern Vietnam
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Edwin E. Moïse is a Professor in the Department of History at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He specializes in Vietnam War history, Modern China, and Military History. Moïse earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1977 and joined Clemson in 1979 after teaching at Appalachian State and the University of Detroit. His research explores the Vietnam War's complexities, including the Tet Offensive and Tonkin Gulf incident, alongside Modern China's political and economic developments. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan (1977) Research Interests: Vietnam War analysis, including myths and military strategies Modern China's political and social evolution Military and Intelligence History North Vietnam's governance and land reforms Awards: Alumni Association Distinguished Research Award (2002) Provost’s Award for Scholarly Achievement (2002) Advising & Grants: No student advisees listed in the provided text. Grants information is not detailed here. Moïse maintains electronic bibliographies on the Vietnam War and U.S.-Iraq Wars, accessible via his webpage. His work emphasizes historical accuracy and contextual analysis, reflected in books like The Myths of Tet and Tonkin Gulf and the Escalation of the Vietnam War .

Stephanie Harzewskiمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Contemporary literature
• Female sexuality studies
• Popular culture analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Harzewski is a Principal Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of New Hampshire's College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in contemporary British and American literature, female sexuality studies, and popular culture analysis. Her research explores postfeminist literature, media representations of women, and narrative forms in women's prose. Harzewski has pioneered online education initiatives at UNH, including piloting eUNH software and advising on pedagogical frameworks. Educated at Vassar College (B.A. English and B.A./C.A.S. Women's Studies) and the University of Pennsylvania (Ph.D. English with a graduate certificate in women's studies), her academic career includes significant grants from the Kosciuszko Foundation and AAUW. Her award-winning 2011 monograph Chick Lit and Postfeminism remains a landmark study in women's literary criticism. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals like Contemporary Women’s Writing and Iowa Journal of Cultural Studies , with notable works analyzing authors like Penelope Fitzgerald and Jeanette Winterson. Recognized with UNH's COLA Teaching Excellence Award (2016), she teaches courses ranging from first-year writing to advanced topics in dystopian literature and women's studies. Harzewski has served as a grant reviewer for AAUW and a judge for Blackboard's Exemplary Course competition, demonstrating her dual commitment to academic rigor and pedagogical innovation.

Mary Harringtonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Greek and Roman Historiography
• Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
• Greek and Latin Language and Pedagogy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Mary Harrington serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Classical Studies at Tufts University, contributing to undergraduate education and research in classical antiquity. Her academic foundation includes: PhD, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 2024 Master of Arts, University of Washington, USA, 2020 Bachelor of Arts, University of Notre Dame, USA, 2018 Dr. Harrington's research spans critical dimensions of ancient Mediterranean societies with focused expertise in historical narrative construction and sociopolitical dynamics. Her work in Greek and Roman Historiography examines how ancient authors shaped historical memory, while her Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies research interrogates power structures through marginalized perspectives. The Greek and Latin Language and Pedagogy focus reflects her commitment to innovative language instruction methodologies, and her Roman Political Culture studies analyze institutional frameworks that sustained imperial governance. Scientific recognition includes: No awards listed in available documentation Professional activities show no recorded graduate student mentorship or externally funded research grants. Similarly, specialized laboratories or collaborative research teams are not referenced in current institutional profiles.

Magdalena Kayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th- and 21st-century British Poetry
• Irish Poetry
• Polish Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Magdalena Kay is a Professor and Honours Program Adviser in the Department of English at the University of Victoria. She has been teaching since 2007, specializing in contemporary British, Irish, and Polish poetry, comparative literature, and poetics. Her research explores the complex interplay between form, cultural context, and identity in poetry. Education: She earned a B.A. (magna cum laude) in English from Harvard University (1999) and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley (2007). Teaching: Her courses cover modern and contemporary British and Irish literature, including seminars on practical criticism, Modernism, and the poetry of Seamus Heaney. She has taught both undergraduate and graduate-level courses, emphasizing close reading and comparative analysis. Research Interests: Kay’s work focuses on 20th- and 21st-century poetry, particularly examining how Eastern European poets like Czesław Miłosz and Zbigniew Herbert influence Irish and British writers. She investigates themes of belonging, cultural displacement, and the ethical dimensions of poetic form. Publications: Her monographs include Poetry Against the World (2012) and In Gratitude for All the Gifts (2012), which analyze the transnational connections between poets. Recent articles explore the aesthetics of Seamus Heaney, the legacy of Philip Larkin, and the cross-cultural dialogues shaping modern poetry. Advising & Engagement: As Honours Program Adviser, Kay mentors students in advanced literary studies. Her work also extends to co-creating The Close Reading of Poetry , a resource for students and educators.

Livia Franchiniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Feminist Literary Studies
• Experimental Women's Writing
• Creative Writing Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Livia Franchini is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in feminist literary studies and experimental writing. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Goldsmiths (2021), an MA from Royal Holloway (2012), and a BA in Drama & English from Goldsmiths (2010). Her research explores intersections of textual and sexual politics in works by Virginia Woolf, Anna Kavan, and Lydia Davis, emphasizing formal innovation to challenge gender norms. She is a novelist, poet, and translator, with notable works including Shelf Life (2019) and translations of Natalia Ginzburg and James Tiptree Jr. Franchini co-edits Goldsmiths Press’s alumni series and coordinates the Goldsmiths Prize. Awards include the Premio Letterario Pisa 2020 for Gusci . Her teaching spans universities in the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands, focusing on creative writing and translation. Professional activities include performing at international festivals, curating literary events, and editorial roles with FILL (Festival of Italian Literature in London) and Goldsmiths Press.

David Mosseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropology of Mental Health
• Cultural Psychiatry
• Caste and Dalit Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Mosse is Professor of Social Anthropology at SOAS University of London and Director of the Centre for Anthropology and Mental Health Research in Action (CAMHRA). He holds a DPhil from Oxford University and is a Fellow of the British Academy and Academy of Social Sciences. His career integrates academic research with development practice, including roles as Oxfam's South India Representative and advisor to international agencies. Research spans: Anthropology of mental health and cultural psychiatry Caste, Dalit rights, and development activism Environmental history and water resource management Christianity in South Asian society Current work focuses on ethnographic approaches to psychiatric crisis care and suicide prevention. Publications since 2020 predominantly address mental healthcare innovation (particularly Open Dialogue), caste in modern economies, and suicide prevention methodologies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across anthropology, psychiatry, and development studies. Awards and honors: Fellow of the British Academy Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences 2021 Jack Goody Award recipient Supervises doctoral candidates researching caste histories, democratic movements, and mental healthcare innovation. Leads the ESRC-funded 'Anthropology of Peer-Supported Open Dialogue' study and collaborates with NHS Trusts on mental health service design. Directs CAMHRA, coordinating research on culturally responsive mental healthcare models across UK and South Asian contexts.

Donato Totaroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Film Criticism
• Horror Genre
• Andrei Tarkovsky
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donato Totaro is a Part-time Lecturer in Film Studies at Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada, where he has taught since 1990. He holds a PhD in Film & Television from the University of Warwick (UK), supervised by Victor F. Perkins, and serves as founding editor of the online film journal Offscreen since 1997. Totaro is also a member of the Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma (AQCC) since 2004. Education: PhD in Film & Television, University of Warwick (UK) Research Interests: Totaro's work spans film criticism , the horror genre , Andrei Tarkovsky , cinema and temporality , and film style . His research explores theoretical and aesthetic dimensions through projects like The Face at the Window (analyzing horror motifs), Women in Horror (documenting post-2010 female contributions), and Monster Kid Generation (tracing cultural impacts of 1950s-1970s horror fandom on filmmakers like Spielberg and Del Toro). He pioneers audio-visual essays as critical tools. Publication Trends: His scholarship reveals evolving focus from Tarkovsky's temporal aesthetics to contemporary horror studies and genre hybridity (e.g., apocalyptic westerns). Recent works demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting film theory with cultural studies, gender analysis, and fan communities while maintaining rigorous formal analysis of cinematic techniques. Scientific Awards: Canada Council for the Arts Grants to Literary Magazines (2002-2019, $200,000+) SSHRC Scholarship (1997-2000) FCAR Quebec Research Grants (1987-1989) York University Research Grant (1988-89) Teaching & Editorial Impact: Totaro has received multiple teaching honors including the Faculty of Fine Arts Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and Oksana and John Locke Award (2018). He teaches courses ranging from introductory film studies to specialized seminars on horror, Tarkovsky, and film criticism. As Offscreen's editor, he has shaped critical discourse for 25+ years, publishing hundreds of essays while mentoring emerging critics through this influential platform.

Benjamin Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Catholic Social Teaching
• Christian Pacifism
• Religious Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Peters, Ph.D., is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where he has served since 2010. He holds a B.A. from St. Hyacinth College and Seminary, an M.Div. from the University of Notre Dame, and a Ph.D. from the University of Dayton. His work focuses on how religious traditions, particularly Catholicism, engage with political, economic, and medical institutions in the U.S. Dr. Peters authored Called to Be Saints: John Hugo, the Catholic Worker, and a Theology of Radical Christianity and is currently researching the life and work of Gordon Zahn. His research interests include Catholic Social Teaching, Christian Pacifism, and the intersection of faith with social justice movements. He teaches courses exploring radical Christianity, nonviolence, and the ethical dimensions of contemporary societal structures. Peters has contributed to numerous scholarly works, including analyses of the Catholic Worker Movement, Jesuit spirituality, and theological reflections on peacebuilding. Dr. Peters’ publications span book reviews, edited volumes, and original monographs addressing topics like the theology of nonviolence, interfaith dialogue, and the legacy of 20th-century religious activists. His academic contributions emphasize practical applications of theological principles to modern challenges, particularly in areas of social justice and ethical leadership.

Nadia Yaqubمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arab Cultural Studies
• Palestinian Cinema
• Oral Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nadia Yaqub is a Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and serves as Coordinator of the Arabic Program. She also holds an adjunct appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor in the same department. Her research focuses on Arab cultural texts spanning medieval literature to contemporary visual culture, with a particular emphasis on Palestinian cinema and media from the Gaza Strip. Yaqub's recent publications include Gaza on Screen (2023), Palestinian Cinema in the Days of Revolution (2018), and Bad Girls of the Arab World (2017, co-edited with Rula Quawas). Her academic leadership includes roles as Associate Editor for Film and Theater at the Review of Middle East Studies , and Editorial Collective Member of the Journal of Middle East Women’s Studies . She has held prestigious fellowships such as the NYU Abu Dhabi Senior Humanities Research Fellow (2021/22) and the UNC James Moeser Award for Distinguished Research (2008). Yaqub’s teaching spans courses like Arabic Literature through the Ages and Visual Culture of the Middle East . Her research interests intersect with oral poetry traditions, Palestinian visual media, and the cultural politics of borders and identity. Notable works include studies on Palestinian oral poetry dueling and the representation of catastrophe in cinema. Awards highlight her contributions to Middle Eastern studies, including recognition from the Palestine Book Award and the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Yaqub’s academic career includes Fulbright Fellowships (1986–87 in Syria and 1991–92 in Egypt), and she remains active in editorial roles and digital humanities projects focusing on Palestinian cultural memory and grassroots initiatives.

Brandon J. Manningمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American Literature and Culture
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Popular Culture Studies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Brandon J. Manning, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Texas Christian University's AddRan College of Liberal Arts . His work critically examines intersections of African American literature, gender and sexuality studies, and popular culture through the lens of satire and humor analysis.

Ying Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Communication
• Advertising
• Visual Framing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ying Huang is a Professor of Communication at the University of West Florida (UWF), affiliated with the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Fudan University, Shanghai, China, and a master’s and doctorate in Media Management and Mass Communication & Media Arts from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her research focuses on visual framing, advertising messages, and their societal impacts, with a particular interest in cross-cultural analyses and the role of humor/hyperbole in advertising. She teaches courses in advertising, research methods, and visual communication and advises UWF’s student chapter of the American Advertising Federation (ClubAd). Dr. Huang’s research explores how visual elements shape audience perception, including studies on visual metaphors, hyperbole in advertising, and gender portrayals in Chinese media. Her work often compares media narratives across cultures, such as analyzing the 2008 Olympic torch relay coverage in U.S. and Chinese press. She has also contributed to curriculum development, including a new graduate course on visual communication. Her articles span peer-reviewed journals like Sex Roles , International Communication Gazette , and Mass Communication and Society . Her research highlights trends in visual rhetoric, advertising ethics, and the intersection of media with cultural and political contexts. While no awards are listed, her work reflects a commitment to advancing understanding of visual communication’s societal role. In advising and mentorship, Dr. Huang leads ClubAd, fostering student engagement in advertising practices. Her academic contributions bridge theory and practice, emphasizing global perspectives in media studies.

Sungyong Ahnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Ontology
• New Materialism
• Speculative Capitalist Realism
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sungyong Ahn is a Lecturer in Digital Media and Cultures at the School of Communication and Arts, University of Queensland, and an affiliate of the Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies. His research focuses on digital ontology, new materialism, and speculative (capitalist) realism, examining how smart technologies reshape human perception and governance. He holds a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Education: Bachelor of Philosophy (Yonsei University), Master of Film and Television (Chung-Ang University), PhD in Media Studies (UIUC). His research investigates the interplay between technology, capitalism, and cultural production, particularly through the lens of the Internet of Things (IoT), quantum physics as cultural imagination, and French philosophy (Foucault, Deleuze, Badiou). Recent work includes analyzing IoT’s role in self-governance and the ontological anxieties of digital existence. Publications span journals like Media Theory , Journal of Cultural Economy , and Postmodern Culture . He is the author of Internet-ontologies-Things: Smart Objects, Hidden Problems, and Their Symmetries (2023). Available for supervision in media studies, digital cultures, and science/technology studies. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including the Centre for Digital Cultures & Societies.

Stephanie E. Jones-Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender and American Slavery
• Colonial and 19th-century Legal History
• Economic History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of California, Berkeley, and a Chancellor's Professor of History (2024-2027). She serves as Director of the African and African-American History Writer's Workshop, which she founded in 2021 to support interdisciplinary research on African-descended peoples. PhD in History from Rutgers University (2012) MA in US History from Rutgers University (2007) BA in Psychology from Rutgers University (2003) Her research focuses on gender and American slavery, colonial and 19th-century legal/economic history, and the intersection of women's roles with systems of bondage. She is currently working on two books: Women of the Trade (W.W. Norton, 2024) reinterpreting the British Atlantic slave trade through women's roles, and Women, American Slavery, and the Law (W.W. Norton, 2024) examining gender's influence on slave/property law evolution. Her publications span journal articles, book chapters, and digital essays that explore white women's economic investments in slavery, enslaved women's labor, and legal frameworks enabling bondage. Articles demonstrate expertise in gendered economic roles, matrilineal descent laws, and post-slavery policy impacts. Lapidus Center Harriet Tubman Prize (2020) Julia Cherry Spruill Prize (2020) Charles S. Sydnor Award (2020) Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History (2019) She mentors graduate students in African-American history, slavery law, and women's history. Her website and Berkeley Blog contain additional scholarship and commentary.