جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Matthew Potolskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decadence
• Mimesis
• 19th-Century European Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Potolsky is Professor of English at the University of Utah, specializing in nineteenth-century literature and literary theory. His career spans from 1998 Lecturer at Harvard University to current University Professorship. He earned a BA in Comparative Literature and Philosophy (1990), followed by MA and PhD in Comparative Literature (1992, 1997) from UC Irvine. Chair of English Department (2013-2016) University Professor (2014-2016) Research focuses on Decadence , Mimesis , Finance-Aesthetics intersections , and Government Secrecy . His work traces connections between financialization and decadent aesthetics, revealing how economic cycles influence artistic production. Key themes include: Decadent anti-realist literary movements Finance capital's cultural impact Decadent counterpublic formations Victorian aesthetic education debates Sublime aesthetics in national security Cosmopolitanism in literary communities Recent publications analyze: Decadent style as financialization rhetoric Reintroduction of verisimilitude theory Decadent responses to financial crises Mimetic labor in artistic production Decadent cosmopolitan counterpublics Historical parallels between financialization and literary decadence

Tony Lawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Ontology
• Philosophy of Economics
• Heterodox Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tony Lawson is a Professor of Economics and Philosophy at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge. He is renowned for his work in social ontology, critical realism, and the philosophical critique of mainstream economics. His research emphasizes the need for methods in economics that align with the open, relational, and processual nature of social reality, challenging the dominance of mathematical modeling. Education : BSc in Pure Mathematics (University of London), MSc in Economics (London School of Economics), PhD in Economics and Politics (University of Cambridge). Roles : Co-editor of the Cambridge Journal of Economics, former director of the Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies, co-founder of the Cambridge Realist Workshop and Cambridge Social Ontology Group. Lawson critiques the mainstream economics' reliance on mathematical models as inappropriate for analyzing social phenomena, advocating instead for an ontological turn to make explicit the nature of social reality in economic analysis. His work spans feminist economics, heterodox theory, and debates on neoclassical economics, emphasizing pluralism and the interconnectedness of social structures, ethics, and human agency. Lawson’s contributions include seminal works like Economics and Reality (1997) and The Nature and State of Modern Economics (2015). He has engaged in debates with scholars such as Edward Fullbrook and Jamie Morgan, and ontologists like John Searle, Doug Porpora, and Colin Wight. His recent articles focus on social positioning theory, quantum social theorizing, and the ontological basis of money and ethics.

Amnon Aranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• Middle East Politics
• Arab-Israeli Conflict
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Amnon Aran is a leading academic in the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City St George's, University of London . His career spans roles at the London School of Economics and Political Science and extensive contributions to Middle East policy forums including the European Union's Middle East Peace Task Force and Oxford Analytica . He provides media commentary for BBC, Bloomberg, and CCTV . Research Focus: International relations of the Middle East, Arab-Israeli conflict, foreign policy analysis, feminist foreign policy, and regional power dynamics. Key Publications: Authored Israeli Foreign Policy since the End of the Cold War (Cambridge University Press, 2021) and co-authored works on foreign policy analysis with Oxford University Press. PhD Supervision: Guided 8 doctoral candidates in topics spanning Israeli peace activism, intercultural dialogue, and Middle Eastern foreign policy shifts. Professional Contributions: Participated in high-level policy discussions with institutions like the European Union and RUSI , and advised on Middle East peace processes. His 15 most recent articles (2011–2025) examine evolving Israeli foreign policy paradigms, including feminist approaches, energy diplomacy, and shifts from adverse asymmetry to equivalence in Turkey relations. He challenges conventional narratives about regional power dynamics and foreign policy frameworks.

Stephen Prattenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics Methodology
• Social Ontology
• Critical Realism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Pratten is a Professor of Economics and Philosophy at King's Business School, King's College London. He holds additional roles as co-editor of the Cambridge Journal of Economics and Research Associate at the Centre for Business Research (CBR). His research focuses on the methodology of economics, particularly social ontology and realist theorizing, alongside empirical studies on structural and regulatory changes in media industries. Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge Affiliations: King's College London (since 1999), CBR Research Fellow Research interests include critical realism, neoclassical economics, and the history of economic thought. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects through the Social Ontology Research Unit, which explores social positioning theory and its applications. Recent work examines monetary theory, Deweyan pragmatism, and institutional analysis. His publications span over three decades, addressing topics from transaction cost economics to the philosophy of social institutions. He supervises PhD students and teaches on undergraduate and postgraduate programs, focusing on social science methodology and industrial organization. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive editorial roles and prolific publishing highlight his scholarly impact.

Ruth Abbottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Textual Scholarship
• 18th-Century Manuscripts
• 19th-Century Manuscripts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ruth Abbott is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of English at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow/Director of Studies at St John's College. Educated at Cambridge and Oxford, she has held prestigious fellowships at Cornell University, Harvard's Villa I Tatti (Florence), the Huntington Library, and Yale's Beinecke Library. She leads undergraduate and graduate teaching in 18th-19th century literature and textual scholarship, receiving multiple teaching awards including the Pilkington Prize. Her research specializes in textual scholarship and manuscript studies , with emphases on: History of note-taking and knowledge organization Compositional/reading practices in 18th-19th century manuscripts Scholarly networks of figures like Thomas Gray and George Eliot Institutional histories of libraries, museums, and universities She directs the Thomas Gray Manuscripts digital archive and edits major scholarly editions including Wordsworth's complete poems. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on manuscript culture across 250+ years, blending literary analysis with historical epistemology. Recent works analyze knowledge-organization in Gray's commonplace books (2021-2024), George Eliot's research methods (2024-2025), and transcription practices in Enlightenment museums. Awards & Recognition: Gordon Duff Prize 2024 for manuscript studies research Pilkington Prize for teaching excellence CUSU Teaching Awards for supervision/lecturing She mentors graduate researchers in textual scholarship, Victorian studies, and manuscript culture, and contributes to university governance through committees on harassment prevention and diversity initiatives like 'Breaking the Silence'.

• Neoclassical Realism
• Political Economy of International Security
• Collapse of the Liberal International Order
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven E. Lobell is a Professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Utah. His career spans over two decades, with academic appointments dating back to 2004. He holds a PhD from UCLA and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the CSBS Super Research Senior Award and a Fulbright Scholar award. BA, History - University of Wisconsin-Madison MA, Political Science - New York University PhD, Political Science - University of California, Los Angeles Lobell's research focuses on neoclassical realism, the political economy of security, and great power competition. He explores how systemic power shifts interact with domestic politics to influence foreign policy, including crisis dynamics, nuclear proliferation prevention, and the durability of international trading orders. His recent work addresses balancing strategies in a granular framework. His publications include 25 peer-reviewed articles and 9 books, such as Understanding Near Crises and Escalation in World Politics (2025) and A Granular Theory of Balancing (2018). His research has been featured in International Studies Quarterly , Security Studies , and Cambridge Review of International Affairs . He has received grants from the Office of Naval Research (DoD), Israel Institute, and Nobel Institute to study power projection, nuclear proliferation, and balance of power dynamics. His professional engagements include presentations at NATO HQ, Atlantic Council, and Notre Dame International Security Center. Office of Naval Research Grant (2017-2021): Power Projection and Escalation Dynamics Israel Institute Grant (2017-2018): Preventive Military Action Nobel Institute Grant (2013): Power Measurement Lobell teaches courses on American Foreign Policy, Rise and Decline of Great Powers, and Foundations of International Security. He has supervised PhD thesis research and doctoral independent study courses since 2023.

Nicholas Kitchenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• Realist Theory
• Great Power Competition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Nicholas Kitchen is an Associate Professor in International Relations and Director of the Centre for the Study of Global Power Competition (CGPC) at the University of Surrey. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE), an MRes from Keele University, and a BA from the University of Oxford. His academic career includes roles at the LSE as Assistant Professorial Research Fellow, Executive Director of the LSE Diplomacy Commission, and Head of Analysis at LSE IDEAS. His research focuses on power dynamics in international relations, including realist theory, great power competition, and the interplay between ideas and strategy. He currently supervises PhD students in US Foreign Policy, International Relations Theory, and Neoclassical Realism. His teaching spans undergraduate modules on Contemporary International History, International Security, and American Foreign Policy, as well as postgraduate courses on International Intervention and Post-Conflict Processes. Dr Kitchen’s publications analyze strategic transitions, US foreign policy shifts, and the evolution of American grand strategy. His recent work explores neoclassical realism frameworks, hegemonic transitions, and the rapprochement between the US and Cuba. He serves as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Visiting Fellow at LSE IDEAS, and Treasurer/Acting Convenor of the US Foreign Policy Working Group of the British International Studies Association. Academic leadership roles include Director of Undergraduate Programmes at Surrey and Impact Lead, emphasizing knowledge transfer. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical policy analysis, particularly in strategic assessment and global power competition dynamics.

Zenonas Tziarrasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Turkish Foreign Policy
• Contemporary Turkish Politics
• International Politics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Zenonas Tziarras is a Lecturer in the Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cyprus. His academic work focuses on Turkish foreign policy, contemporary Turkish politics, and the international politics and security dynamics of the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean region. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick, UK, with a specialization in Turkish Foreign Policy under the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Dr. Tziarras earned his BA in Mediterranean Studies from the University of the Aegean, Greece, and his MA in International Relations and Strategic Studies from the University of Birmingham, UK. He has also attended specialization seminars in International Security at the University of Delhi, India, and in Leadership and Conflict Resolution at Koç University, Turkey, along with obtaining a certificate in Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills from the Northern Ireland Open College Network. His research interests span Turkish foreign policy, contemporary Turkish politics, international politics and security of the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, political Islam, and more recently, political theology, apocalypticism, and the relationship between religion, ideology and politics. Dr. Tziarras employs Neoclassical Realist theoretical frameworks in his analysis of foreign policy behavior, with particular attention to ideational factors. His scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from analyzing Turkish foreign policy in the Middle East toward examining broader regional dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean, with increasing focus on Cyprus's foreign policy and strategic position. The publications reveal a methodological consistency in applying international relations theory to concrete regional cases, particularly examining how systemic pressures interact with domestic factors to shape foreign policy outcomes. Dr. Tziarras is the co-founder of the platform Geopolitical Cyprus and serves as a member of the editorial board of the New Middle Eastern Studies Journal. He has previously worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Cyprus and as an Associate Lecturer in Security & Diplomacy Studies between 2015 and 2017.

Jennifer Sterling-Folkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• International Organizations
• Global Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Sterling-Folker is a prominent scholar in the Department of Political Science at the University of Connecticut, specializing in international relations theory. She holds the Alan R. Bennett Honors Professor title and has led the Political Science Honors Program from 2013-2019. Her research focuses on international organization theories, global governance, and world order dynamics. She earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago. Key academic roles include Vice-President of the International Studies Association (ISA), leadership in ISA committees (Long-Range Planning, Nominations, Publications), and editorial roles at Review of International Studies and International Studies Review . Her awards recognize excellence in honors advising and faculty contributions. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, University of Chicago Research interests emphasize theories of international cooperation, U.S. monetary policy, and critiques of neorealism. Her work bridges realism, liberalism, and constructivism, addressing themes like anarchy’s primacy in international systems. Publications span theoretical analyses in International Studies Quarterly , Millennium , and edited volumes, with a focus on rethinking neoclassical realism and pandemic-era governance challenges. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes adapting to evolving academic contexts. Awards: 2023 Alan R. Bennett Award for Excellence in Honors Advising 2019 Honors Program Faculty of the Year Award Advising and program development remain central to her work, alongside editorial leadership in international relations journals. She currently advises the Political Science Honors Program virtually via scheduled Zoom meetings.

Sverrir Steinssonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• Institutional Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sverrir Steinsson is Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. He holds a PhD in Political Science from George Washington University, an MA in International Affairs, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Iceland. His research focuses on digital technology's impact on institutional structures, the transformative effects of war on political systems, and small-state behavior in international relations, particularly Iceland's geopolitical strategies. Steinsson's work examines how digital platforms reshape power dynamics among users, businesses, and states, as well as how conflict and war influence state formation and empires. He has pioneered 'Shelter Theory' to analyze small states' reliance on alliances and international frameworks for survival. His research spans topics like Nordic cooperation, transatlantic relations, and historical conflicts such as the Cod Wars. Key publications include analyses in the American Political Science Review , International Organization , and Cooperation and Conflict . His articles explore themes like institutional evolution in digital spaces, Iceland's security dependencies, and theoretical frameworks for understanding small-state diplomacy. Steinsson’s academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches blending institutional theory with contemporary geopolitical challenges. His current projects continue investigating digital governance, small-state resilience, and historical patterns of state formation under conflict conditions.

Gregory Hallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Relations
• International Security
• Foreign Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gregory Hall is an Associate Professor at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science (International Relations) from Howard University (1993), with earlier degrees from Howard and Northwestern Universities. His research focuses on international relations, security, foreign policy, and Global South dynamics. Education: Ph.D., Political Science (International Relations), Howard University, 1993 M.A., Political Science (International Relations), Howard University, 1986 B.A., Political Science and German, Northwestern University, 1982 Research Interests: Dr. Hall studies international security, foreign policy of major powers, and transnational organizations. He emphasizes US-China-Russia relations, Global South affairs, and Eurasian political economy. His recent work applies neoclassical realism to analyze great power competition. Recent Trends in Publications: His work highlights evolving US-China-Russia dynamics, energy security in the Caspian region, and UN reform. Key themes include geopolitical shifts, power transitions, and the role of domestic politics in foreign policy. Awards: Morehouse College 2009 Man of the Year Fulbright Lecturing Award (1997) NEH Summer Fellowship (1994) Grants & Advising: Led initiatives like the Morehouse Peace Studies Program ($118,000 grant) and advised Patterson School’s international partnerships. Mentor for minority scholars in international relations. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with UK’s Peace Studies Program and advises the Patterson Journal of International Affairs. Collaborates with institutions globally, including Far East Federal University (Vladivostok) and the Turkish Coalition of America.

Yannick Slade-Caffarelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Ontology
• Philosophy of Social Science
• Critical Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Yannick Slade-Caffarel is a Lecturer in Economics and Philosophy at King's Business School, King's College London, where he also serves as Programme Director for the Business Management BSc. He is a member of the Social Ontology Research Unit and the Cambridge Social Ontology Group, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement across philosophy, economics, and social theory. His research centers on social ontology , particularly the development of a theory of social positioning , and spans the philosophy of social science, critical theory, and heterodox economics. Drawing on realist and critical frameworks, his work interrogates the foundations of social reality, organisational emergence, and the nature of economic thought. His recent publications include a 2024 book, Cambridge Social Ontology: An Introduction to Social Positioning Theory , and articles in the Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour and the Cambridge Journal of Economics . These works consistently explore themes such as rights and obligations in social structures, the emergence of organisations, and the philosophical underpinnings of heterodox economics. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Recipient of the King’s Business School Doctoral Research Studentship Dr Slade-Caffarel has taught at the University of Cambridge and Sciences Po, Paris, in addition to his role at King's. He is currently accepting PhD students and has supervised research projects, indicating active mentorship. His involvement in workshops and conferences—such as the Advances in Social Positioning Theory (2022) and the Cambridge Journal of Economics Conference (2021)—demonstrates sustained academic engagement. He is based at the Bush House, Strand Campus, London.

Jesus Torrecillaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 18th- and 19th-Century Spanish Literature
• Generation of 1898
• Nationalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jesús Torrecilla is a scholar specializing in Spanish Literature from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Currently affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), he previously served as an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University (1991–1996). Education : Ph.D. (1991) – University of Southern California B.A. (1981) – Universidad de La Laguna, Spain Additional studies – Universidad Complutense (Madrid), Ludwig-Maximilian Universität (Munich) His research explores the interplay of nation-building, marginality, and power relations in shaping Spanish culture. Key themes include the Generation of 1898, nationalism, post-colonialism, and exoticism, with a focus on how national identities and historical narratives influence literary expression. His scholarly output includes ten books analyzing topics like Spanish progressive thought, the Generation of 1898, and the exotic image of Spain. Notable works include Exotic Spain (2004) and Time and Margins (1996). He is also a novelist, winning the 1998 Lengua de Trapo award for Tornados . Scientific Awards : Lengua de Trapo award (1998) for novel Tornados Recent publications examine Al-Andalus’s cultural legacy, Larra’s Romanticism, and power dynamics in Spanish Realism. His article trends highlight intersections of colonialism, identity, and aesthetic innovation in Spanish texts.

Jason Davidsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Foreign and Security Policy
• British Foreign and Security Policy
• French Foreign and Security Policy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jason Davidson is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington (UMW), with expertise in American, British, French, and Italian foreign and security policy, as well as international security. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Government from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Political Science from UC Berkeley. B.A., University of California at Berkeley M.A., Georgetown University Ph.D., Georgetown University His research focuses on alliance politics, transatlantic relations, peaceful power transitions, and the role of economic incentives in international diplomacy. He has authored two books on US alliances and contributed to journals like Contemporary Security Policy and Security Studies . Awarded UMW’s Alumni Association Outstanding Young Faculty Award (2007) and a Jepson Fellowship (2005-06), Davidson’s recent publications analyze the G20’s role in Italy, NATO’s future post-Ukraine war, and transatlantic burden-sharing. He has lectured at the US Department of State, Marine Corps War College, and institutions in Italy and Germany. Alumni Association Outstanding Young Faculty Award (2007) Academic Affairs Council Professors’ Appreciation Award (multiple) Jepson Fellowship (2005-06) Davidson’s work spans historical analysis of revisionist states, post-Cold War alliances, and civil-military relations in multilateral interventions. He has commented on NATO-Ukraine relations and transatlantic threat perception rifts in media outlets like the Atlantic Council and ZDFheute.

Claudia Hattendorffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Culture
• 18th–19th Century Art
• French Art (19th–20th Century)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Hattendorff is a Professor of Art History at the Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen , affiliated with the Institute for Art Education (FB03) and co-opted at the Institute for Art History (FB04). She serves as a Deputy Managing Director, Chair of the Master's Examination Board, and Principle Investigator at the International Graduate Center for the Study of Culture (GCSC). Her roles include library representation, advisory board memberships, and leadership in academic committees. Education: Studied art history and Renaissance cultural history at Universität Hamburg and Warburg Institute, London; promoted in Hamburg under Martin Warnke Research: Focuses on 18th–20th century European/American art, political visual discourse, transculturality, and eyewitness constructions in art Current Projects: Book project Verité. Pictorial Realisms in Representations of Contemporary History in France around 1800 Her publications span topics from Napoleonic visual politics to Roma aesthetics at the Venice Biennale, with recent work on pandemic imagery and transnational art pedagogy. She leads interdisciplinary colloquia and collaborates with institutions like the German Association for Art History.