جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• political economy of oil
• demographic transitions
• political economy of sanctions and conflict
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Mohammad Reza Farzanegan is Professor of Economics of the Middle East and Chair of the Research Group at the Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS) of the Philipps-University of Marburg in Germany. He serves as program director for the International Master's program in Economics of the Middle East, shaping academic pathways for students specializing in Middle Eastern economic studies. Professor Farzanegan's research spans the political economy of oil, demographic transitions, political economy of sanctions and conflict, and empirical institutional economics. His work examines how resource rents, political institutions, and external sanctions shape economic outcomes in the Middle East, with special attention to Iran's unique historical and institutional context. His methodological approach combines rigorous quantitative analysis with deep contextual understanding of Middle Eastern political economies, frequently employing advanced econometric techniques including Vector Autoregression models, synthetic control methods, and panel data analysis. Analysis of Professor Farzanegan's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the political economy of the Middle East, particularly Iran. His research spans multiple dimensions including energy economics, conflict studies, development economics, and institutional analysis. A notable trend is his application of innovative methodologies to study the impact of sanctions, resource rents, and political institutions on economic outcomes in the region, often using novel data sources such as newspaper coverage to construct indices of corruption and internal conflict. Alexander von Humboldt Georg Forster Research Fellowship (2010-2012) Professor Farzanegan has secured research funding from prestigious organizations including DAAD, which currently supports his project on the Political Economy of Natural Resources at CNMS in collaboration with Iranian institutions. Through his leadership at CNMS, he fosters interdisciplinary research on the Middle East and maintains active collaborations with academic and research institutions across the region, particularly in Iran. His scholarly contributions have established him as a leading expert on Iran's political economy and the broader economic dynamics of the Middle East. As an educator, he directs the International Master's program in Economics of the Middle East, shaping the next generation of scholars and policymakers with specialized knowledge of the region's economic challenges and opportunities. His work bridges academic research and policy relevance, contributing to understanding of critical issues affecting the Middle East's economic development.

Maria Dolores Lopez Maestreمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Gender Studies
• Applied Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maria Dolores Lopez Maestre is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Philology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Arts and Humanities. She specializes in critical discourse analysis, gender studies, and applied linguistics, with a focus on conceptual metaphors and media analysis. Her research group, Interlinguistics L1-L1: Applied Linguistics, explores interdisciplinary linguistic applications. Dr. Lopez Maestre holds a PhD from the University of Murcia (1994), focusing on stylistic analysis of The Times headlines (1970–1990) under Dr. Rafael Monroy Casas. Her research interests include feminist discourse analysis, ideological representation in media, and the intersection of language and power. Notable themes in her work address gender-based violence in literature and film, hunting-based metaphors in gender discourse, and immigration narratives. She has also contributed to studies on youth sports coaching and intercultural communication. Her publications reflect a commitment to corpus-based analysis and critical methodologies, spanning from stylistic studies of newspaper headlines to feminist critiques of poetry and film. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, her extensive body of work underscores her influence in applied linguistics and gender studies. She is affiliated with the University of Murcia and maintains an active research agenda in intercultural discourse and media analysis.

Hanno Hilbigمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Comparative Politics
• Political Economy
• Democratic Institutions
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Hanno Hilbig is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Davis. He holds a PhD from Harvard University’s Department of Government (2022) and an MS in Economics from Humboldt University Berlin. His research focuses on the interplay between structural economic changes—such as labor markets, housing crises, and energy transitions—and their political impacts in advanced democracies. He employs causal inference methods for observational data, using designs like natural experiments and large-scale administrative datasets. Key research areas include voter preferences, policymaking processes, and democratic institutions. His work addresses topics such as public housing budget tradeoffs, refugee labor market integration, and the effects of local newspaper decline on polarization. He has published in top journals like the American Journal of Political Science , British Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Politics . His recent articles explore themes such as green party support following natural disasters, the role of wealth disparities in radical right voting, and the consequences of rent control policies. Hilbig co-leads collaborative projects like the German Election Database (GERDA) and investigates refugee integration dynamics. His research bridges quantitative methods with substantive political questions, emphasizing policy relevance and democratic stability.

Kirstin Millsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Gothic Literature
• Gothic Visual and Digital Media
• Victorian and Long-Nineteenth-Century Literature
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr Kirstin Mills is Senior Lecturer and Director of the Master of Research and Graduate Diploma of Research in the Faculty of Arts at Macquarie University. She holds a PhD and a BA (Hons, First Class) in Literature from Macquarie University, with her doctoral thesis entitled "Imagined Worlds: the Role of Dreams, Space, and the Supernatural in the Evolution of Victorian Fantasy" (2014). She has led the design and implementation of innovative graduate research programs including the Graduate Diploma of Research which launched in 2025. Dr Mills earned her PhD in English Literature from Macquarie University with a thesis examining dreams, space, and the supernatural in Victorian fantasy literature. Her undergraduate honors work focused on psychology and epic fantasy in Beowulf and Tolkien. She maintains active involvement in academic leadership through positions on the University's Graduate Research Management Committee and as Deputy Chair of the Faculty of Arts Research Training Committee. Dr Mills' research specializes in Gothic and fantastic literature with particular focus on the long nineteenth century and its twenty-first century adaptations. Her work explores intersections between Gothic literature and historical, cultural, and technological contexts, examining representations of space, the supernatural, and the sciences of the mind. This includes studies of nineteenth-century theories of dreams and consciousness, Victorian mathematical concepts of the fourth dimension, digital adaptations of Gothic literature, Gothic animal studies, and gender in Gothic narratives. She has published on authors ranging from Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Mary Shelley to contemporary digital vampire texts. Analysis of Dr Mills' recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting Gothic studies with science, psychology, and digital media. Her work spans Victorian Gothic and the occult, Frankenstein and undead sciences, and theories of dreaming in Romantic literature. She consistently examines how literature engages with scientific concepts of life, death, and consciousness, demonstrating expertise in both historical context and contemporary adaptations. Editor of "Advances in Nineteenth-Century Research" (Routledge/Taylor and Francis) Series Editor for the "International Nineteenth-Century Studies Association Book Series" with Clemson University Press Board Member of the Australasian Horror Studies Network Board Member of the International Nineteenth-Century Studies Association Dr Mills supervises PhD and Master of Research students in Gothic and fantastic literature and their adaptations. She has developed curriculum for advanced research training units including FOAR8010 Research Writing, FOAR8020 Research Theory, and FOAR8030 Research Methods. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary connection, creative thinking, and building supportive academic communities. She has presented on research supervision at conferences and contributes to professional development for researchers. Dr Mills maintains active engagement with both academic and public communities. She contributes regularly to Macquarie's "The Lighthouse" magazine with articles on Dracula, Wednesday, Beetlejuice, Jane Eyre, Frankenstein, and Victorian-era TV shows. She provides commentary for newspapers, has been interviewed on ABC and 2SER Radio about ghost stories and adaptations, and speaks at public events including at the State Library of New South Wales. She appears regularly on the "From the Lighthouse" podcast and serves as an accredited Mental Health First Aider and member of Macquarie's Ally Network.

• Science Journalism
• Gender and Media
• Political Communication
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Shelley Thompson is Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience at Bournemouth University, with a distinguished career spanning journalism and academia. She previously served as Deputy Dean of the Business School and Head of the Department of Communication and Journalism within the Faculty of Media and Communication. Her academic and administrative roles reflect deep engagement with media, communication, and gender studies. Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication Department of Communication and Journalism Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Experience Education: PhD in Journalism, Bournemouth University, 2012 MA in Journalism Studies, Cardiff University, 2009 BA (Hons) in Journalism, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, 2000 PGCE in Education Practice, Bournemouth University, 2015 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2015 Shelley Thompson's research centers on science journalism, with a focus on how emerging and controversial science is framed in the media. She investigates gender disparities in science reporting, particularly the underrepresentation of women’s voices in scientific discourse. Her work extends to political communication, youth political participation, and the role of journalists as gatekeepers in the digital era. She employs critical discourse analysis, framing theory, and interdisciplinary methods to explore media narratives and public engagement. Her recent publications span psychology, media studies, and political science, with recurring themes in misinformation, cultural cognition, and gendered representation. Articles such as 'Utilising online eye-tracking to discern the impacts of cultural backgrounds on fake and real news decision-making' and 'Perceptions of women as political leaders at a time of crisis' highlight her interdisciplinary approach, combining media analysis with cognitive and psychosocial research. Her work consistently addresses issues of equity, public understanding, and democratic engagement. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Investigative Reporting Awards First Amendment Award for a series on a secret government payment Shelley Thompson actively supervises PhD students and has contributed to postdoctoral mentorship in areas including science journalism, political communication, and stigma in mental health discourse. She has secured research funding through Bournemouth University’s Fusion Fund for international collaboration. Her public engagement includes speaking at the BU Festival of Learning on topics like 'Women in Science' and publishing accessible commentary in The Conversation . She is a member of MeCCSA and contributes to the Politics and Media Research Group. She leads and participates in interdisciplinary research teams focused on media, public perception, and socio-technical systems, especially through projects analyzing news framing, digital gatekeeping, and the impact of media on public understanding of science and politics.

Marie-Emmanuelle Chesselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Economic History
• Social History
• History of Consumption
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marie-Emmanuelle Chessel is a CNRS Research Director at Sciences Po Paris, affiliated with the Department of History, Center for the Sociology of Organizations (CSO), and Center for History (CHSP). She holds an HDR (Habilitation to Direct Research) from EHESS and a doctorate from the European University Institute of Florence. 2009: HDR in History, EHESS 1996: Doctorate in History and Civilization, European University Institute of Florence Her research centers on 20th-century French economic and social history, specializing in consumption history, employers' organizations, and Christian circles' social activism. She examines how market experts and consumer associations constructed consumer society, investigates business leadership training methods, and analyzes Christian circles' role in empirical surveys and social practices. Her work consistently explores transnational circulations of ideas and practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a focused exploration of Catholic influence in consumer surveys, transatlantic diffusion of management techniques (particularly the American case study method in post-war France), and the intersection of religious activism with business and consumption. She employs historical case studies to bridge economic history with sociological insights, emphasizing how Christian social practices shaped market creation and labor relations during the Trente Glorieuses. Her most significant recognition: CNRS Silver Medal (2014) Chessel mentors students in Sciences Po's Department of History and serves on the CNRS National Committee (2019-2021) and the French Association of Contemporary Religious History board (2020-2023). As Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Le Mouvement Social and editorial board member for multiple journals, she actively shapes academic discourse in historical and sociological fields. She contributes to the CSO's CRISIS Lab and leads the CATH-CONSO project on Catholicism's role in food consumption surveys and EURASEMPLOI comparing employment uncertainty in Europe and Asia. Her work integrates historical analysis with contemporary debates on corporate social responsibility and market ethics.

Jamie Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Black History
• History of Race and Ethnicity
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Jamie Wilson serves in the Department of History at Salem State University, teaching courses including African American history, U.S. history, and specialized seminars on jazz culture and civil rights movements. His academic credentials include: PhD in History from New York University MA in History from New York University BA in History from the University of Delaware Wilson's research centers on Black History, Race and Ethnicity Studies, and United States History, with particular emphasis on 20th-century African American experiences. His work examines civil rights activism, cultural expressions like jazz, religious practices in Harlem, and health politics in Black communities, revealing systemic inequalities and community resilience. His publication trajectory from 1999-2023 shows consistent scholarly engagement with African American history through diverse formats. Books address foundational movements like the Civil Rights era and Black Panther Party, while journal articles explore nuanced topics including magico-religious practices, student protests, and health disparities in Harlem, demonstrating methodological range across social, cultural, and political history. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. While specific grant funding isn't cited, his extensive publication record and course development in African American history suggest sustained research activity. The absence of student listings or lab descriptions indicates either unpublicized mentorship or primary focus on independent scholarship.

• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Gender Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Leyla Kahraman Yuce is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University's Faculty of Economics and Administration. She has served as Head of Department since 2011 and previously held significant administrative positions including Department Head at both Nevsehir University (2010-2014) and Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University (2022-2023), Director of Research and Application Center (2017-2020), and Deputy Director (2013-2014). Dr. Yuce earned her Doctorate in Political Science from Hacettepe University Institute of Social Sciences in 2005 with a dissertation titled 'Statesmanship and Politicianship in Turkey: The Examples of Demirel, Ecevit and Özal' and holds a second Doctorate in Public Administration from Inonu University Institute of Social Sciences (1999). Her academic journey began as a Research Assistant at Inonu University (1998-2000), followed by positions at Hacettepe University (2000-2006), Nevsehir University (2010-2013), and her current institution where she was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017. Her scholarly work consistently centers on gender dynamics within Turkish political systems, with particular focus on women's political representation, gender equality, and political modernization. She teaches a comprehensive curriculum including Introduction to Political Science, Gender Studies, Turkish Political Life, Women and Politics, and Social Gender Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between political theory, public administration, and gender studies. Dr. Yuce's publication record spans over two decades with significant output in recent years. Her work shows an evolving focus from foundational studies on political systems and public administration to increasingly specialized research on gender representation in Turkish politics. Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate particular attention to contemporary issues including migration history, urban citizenship rights, and digital transformation in local governance. Cumhuriyetin Göçlerle Dolu 100 Yılı (2023) Kentli Hakları (2022) Çağdaş Siyasal Sistemler Türleri ve Belli Başlı Ülke Uygulamaları Cilt:2 (2020) Türkiye de Farklılıklarına Rağmen Kadınlar Post Feminist Çağda Türkiye de Farklı Kadın Konumları (2012) As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Yuce has supervised five graduate theses to completion and currently advises ongoing research. She has led significant research initiatives including an EU-funded project (2014-2015) on strengthening civil society organizations combating violence against women, where she served as Project Coordinator. Her administrative leadership extends beyond departmental roles to include managing research centers and university-community collaboration initiatives focused on municipal governance and gender equality. Dr. Yuce maintains an active scholarly presence through her teaching, research, and leadership at Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University, continuing to contribute to academic discourse on Turkish political development and gender equality in political representation.

Alfonso Salgadoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Latin American History
• Political History
• Social History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alfonso Salgado is a Lecturer in Discipline at Columbia University specializing in modern Latin American history, particularly the political and social history of Chile and transnational political networks in the Americas. He holds a B.A. from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2008) and a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2016). His research focuses on Chilean Communism, Cold War media, gender in revolutionary movements, and transnational political alliances. He is currently writing a book on U.S. socialist involvement in Cold War Latin America titled *True Socialism or Chaos: American Social Democrats in Cold War Latin America*. His research has been published in journals like *Hispanic American Historical Review* and *Cold War History*. He teaches courses on Latin American civilization, Cold War history, and media politics. Salgado’s work bridges historical analysis with media studies, examining how political ideologies were disseminated through newspapers, radio, and publishing houses during the 20th century. His recent articles explore topics ranging from the financial strategies of Chilean Communist media enterprises to the social lives of young militants. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining political economy, gender studies, and media analysis to understand revolutionary movements.

• Strategic Management
• Organizational Design
• Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolai J. Foss is a Professor of Strategy at the Department of Strategy and Innovation, Copenhagen Business School (CBS). He holds additional roles as Honorary Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, External Chair of the Danish Institute for Advanced Studies (2020–2025), and Professor II at the Norwegian School of Economics. A Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, he previously held the Rodolfo Debenedetti Chair of Entrepreneurship at Bocconi University (2016–2019). His academic journey includes degrees from the University of Copenhagen (M.Sc., 1989) and a PhD from CBS (1993). He has held visiting professorships at Warwick, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and others. Research interests focus on strategic management (resource-based view, microfoundations), organizational design (knowledge processes, open innovation), entrepreneurship (cross-country analyses, strategic entrepreneurship), and social science methodology. He has authored over 266 journal articles, 109 book chapters, and 26 books, with a Google Scholar h-index of 116 and ~60,000 citations. Recognitions include Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researcher status since 2018 and being ranked the 13th most cited living business scholar globally. Professional contributions include founding CBS’s Department of Strategic Management and Globalization (2005), directing World Class Environment programs at CBS, and serving on ERC panels and the Strategic Management Society board. He co-founded influential think tanks like the Danish Research Unit for Industrial Dynamics and CEPOS. His work is featured in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Forbes , and he has been a columnist for Danish newspapers Børsen and Berlingske .

• History of Europe and America
• Area studies
• Foreign language education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Atsumi Okada is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering , specializing in History of Europe and America , Area studies , and Cultural anthropology and folklore . Her research bridges historical analysis with contemporary media studies. Doctoral research on Mexican Revolution's impact on business Extensive work on public space and disaster memory Major contributions to understanding Japanese media's portrayal of Mexico Specialist in water resource history and language education Dr. Okada's recent work focuses on 19th-century Japanese media representations of Mexico (2024), Spanish education during pandemic (2022), and Yaqui people's image construction (2020). Her publications span from 2000 to 2024 . Her academic activities include Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering (2024-2026) and International Conference presentations since 2010. She has taught Spanish language and cultural studies at multiple schools within Waseda University.

Simon Clematideمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Text Mining
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simon Clematide is an Academic Associate at the Department of Computational Linguistics within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Zurich, where he has been actively engaged in research and teaching since the early 2000s. His work spans computational linguistics, natural language processing, and text mining with a particular focus on historical document processing, multilingual applications, and practical implementations of machine learning techniques. Dr. Clematide's research interests encompass Natural Language Processing , Computational Linguistics , Text Mining , Machine Learning , Sentiment Analysis , Named Entity Recognition , and Historical Document Processing . His interdisciplinary approach bridges computer science with humanities applications, particularly in analyzing historical newspapers and multilingual corpora. His work demonstrates strong expertise in developing practical NLP systems that address real-world challenges in document analysis and language processing. Over the past five years, his publication record reveals a consistent focus on historical text processing, multilingual NLP applications, and shared task competitions. His research shows particular strength in named entity recognition for historical documents (CLEF HIPE shared tasks), grapheme-to-phoneme conversion (SIGMORPHON shared tasks), and OCR post-processing for historical newspapers. The interdisciplinary nature of his work is evident in collaborations spanning computer science, linguistics, history, and geography. Dr. Clematide has been instrumental in organizing and participating in numerous shared tasks including CLEF-HIPE (2020-2022), SIGMORPHON (2017-2021), and CoNLL-SIGMORPHON (2017-2020), where his team achieved multiple first and second places. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Text Mining, Machine Learning for NLP, Deep Learning in Language Technology, and Sentiment Analysis, demonstrating his commitment to educating the next generation of computational linguists. He has led or participated in diverse research projects including NFP 77, impresso, Citizen Linguistics Projects (tonaccent.ch, dindialaekt.ch), SPARCLING, KTI project with Eurospider, and biomedical text mining initiatives (MANTRA, SASEBio). His interdisciplinary work extends to collaborations with material scientists and social scientists on concept extraction and text zoning applications. Dr. Clematide has contributed to the development of several computational tools and resources, including finite-state morphology systems for Rumansh Grishun, Standard German, and Swiss German, as well as the CLab web-based virtual laboratory for computational linguistics. His work on crowdsourcing OCR ground truth for heritage corpora demonstrates practical solutions to real-world digitization challenges.

• Journalism in a Global Context
• Journalism and Democracy
• Literary Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Beate Josephi is an Honorary Associate in the Discipline of Media and Communications at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on global journalism, democracy's relationship with media, literary journalism, and journalism education. She has held visiting roles at institutions like Suleyman Demirel University (Kazakhstan) and served in leadership positions within IAMCR (International Association for Media and Communication Research), including roles on election committees and executive boards. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies, emphasizing cross-cultural journalistic practices and ethical reporting. Recent projects include analyzing freelance journalism dynamics during the pandemic and investigating cross-border reporting in the Asia-Pacific region. She has co-edited influential texts such as Journalism Education in Countries with Limited Media Freedom and contributed to global media ethics discourses through works like Handbook of Global Media Ethics . Her research also explores the evolving role of journalists in democracies and the challenges faced by media workers in rapidly changing industries. Education & Professional Background: While specific educational details are not explicitly stated, her extensive academic contributions and editorial roles indicate advanced training in media and communication studies. Her visiting professorships and international collaborations highlight a globally oriented career. Research Trends: Dr. Josephi’s recent publications emphasize cross-border journalism, media ethics in resource-sharing contexts, and the impact of industry contraction on freelance journalists. Her work often combines comparative analyses of global journalism cultures with case studies from diverse regions, including Australia, Asia-Pacific, and post-Soviet states. Key themes include professional identity, gender representation in media, and the tension between journalistic norms and democratic needs. Awards & Grants: While no formal awards are listed, her sustained leadership in international academic associations underscores peer recognition. Her roles in major research projects like the Worlds of Journalism Study (WJS) reflect significant contributions to the field’s foundational knowledge. Labs & Teams: Collaborations include the Worlds of Journalism Study project and partnerships with institutions in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, reflecting her commitment to global academic networks.

• Romantic Period Literature
• Travel Writing
• Women's Writing
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Benjamin Colbert is Reader in English Literature and Deputy Director of the Centre for Transnational and Transcultural Research at the University of Wolverhampton. He is Course Leader for the MA in English and Co-Editor of the European Romantic Review , the journal of the North American Society for the Study of Romanticism (NASSR). Research Interests: His work centers on Romantic Period literature (1780-1840), with a focus on travel writing, women’s writing, the Shelley circle, print culture, and bibliography. He pioneered the British Women’s Travel Writing, 1780-1840 database and co-edits the Continental Tourism, Travel Writing, and the Consumption of Culture, 1815-1900 series with Lucy Morrison. Publications: His scholarship spans authored books, scholarly editions, and chapters analyzing the intersection of Romanticism, tourism, and transnational cultural exchange. Key projects include the Routledge Research Companion to Travel Writing and studies on hybrid identities in Southey’s and Blanco White’s travel letters. Awards: Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (2016) Supervision: Dr. Colbert supervises PhD topics on mobility in Andrea Arnold’s films, paratextuality in The History of Mary Prince , and collective trauma in African women’s writing. He welcomes proposals in Romantic poetry/prose, travel writing, and cross-cultural literary relations.

• 19th-Century Latin American Literature
• National Identities
• Historical Consciousness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fernando Unzueta is a Professor of Literatures and Cultures of Latin America at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Spanish & Portuguese. He specializes in 19th-century Latin American cultures, national identities, and historical consciousness. Unzueta served as Director of the Center for Latin American Studies (2002–2006) and Chair of Spanish and Portuguese (2004–2013), demonstrating leadership in academic administration. His research bridges literature, history, and national formation, with a focus on Bolivia and the role of newspapers and periodicals in cultural development. Education: Ph.D., Spanish, The University of Texas at Austin (1991) M.A., Spanish, SUNY Buffalo (1984) B.S., Industrial Engineering, SUNY Buffalo (1982) Unzueta’s work examines how national identities emerged through literary and historical discourses, particularly in the 19th century. His book La imaginación histórica y el romance nacional en Hispanoamérica redefines the national romance genre as integral to national imagination. He has published widely on topics like colonial/postcolonial subjectivity, literature-history intersections, and early newspapers in Bolivia. Current projects include studies on subject formation and the invention of the 19th-century Bolivian republic. While no explicit awards are listed, his extensive publications and administrative roles highlight scholarly and institutional contributions. His advising and grants are not detailed here, but his leadership roles suggest mentorship and project management in Latin American studies. Unzueta’s affiliations include the Spanish & Portuguese Department and the Center for Latin American Studies. His research often intersects with cultural studies, historical analysis, and literary criticism.