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Dr Bence Bardos is a Lecturer in Media Production & Digital Content Creation at City, University of London, affiliated with the School of Communication & Creativity and the Department of Media, Culture and Society. He holds a PhD and MA in Media and Film from the University of Kent and has previously taught at the University of Kent and Kodolányi János University in Budapest. His research centers on digital participatory cultures, focusing on remix culture, online memes, parody, transmedia storytelling, and the cultural meanings embedded in internet phenomena. He explores how digital communities reinterpret media through irony, humor, and transformation, particularly in fandoms like Shrek and horror forms such as creepypasta. His upcoming publications examine ironic Shrek fandom, the communicative role of the Pepe the Frog meme, and the nostalgic linkage between 2000s Cartoon Network and online horror. These works reflect a broader interest in how digital platforms reshape narrative, identity, and cultural memory. Dr Bardos is also an active media practitioner, with experience as a television editor, video producer, and filmmaker. His creative works have been recognized at international short film festivals. He is passionate about fiction filmmaking, microbudget cinema, and experimental or 'weird' films. PhD in Media Studies, University of Kent (2018–2023) MA in Film with Practice, University of Kent (2016–2017) BA in Film, University of Kent (2013–2016) He has delivered papers at the ECREA European Communication Conference and the Two Decades of Shrek Online Symposium. His interdisciplinary background bridges media theory, film practice, and digital culture, informing both his teaching and research.

• Media Studies
• Digital Participatory Cultures
• Remix Culture
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Christina M. Spiker is an Assistant Professor of Art and Art History and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College. She holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Ursinus College and a Ph.D. in Visual Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Her courses cover Asian art, material culture, global architecture, and photography, with a focus on expanding Asian American Studies. Her research dismantles the myth of Japanese homogeneity, examining visual representations of the Indigenous Ainu through globalization, modernity, and travel theory. She co-created a virtual exhibition on Meiji-era woodblock prints and maintains the ongoing digital project Mapping Isabella Bird: Geolocation and Unbeaten Tracks in Japan (1880) . Education: B.A. in East Asian Studies (Ursinus College), M.A./Ph.D. in Visual Studies (University of California, Irvine) Research Themes: Ainu visual culture, colonial travel narratives, Japanese modernity, and digital humanities Selected Exhibitions: Nostalgic Femininity , From Flowers to Warriors , Altered Skyline

• Modern Japanese Art
• Visual Culture
• Indigenous Ainu Studies
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Elizabeth Czach is an Associate Professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. She previously served as a programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival (1995-2005) and as president of the Film Studies Association of Canada. Her research focuses on film festivals, Canadian cinema, and amateur films/home movies, with a particular emphasis on women's contributions to travel lecture filmmaking. Current projects include a monograph on Quebec auteur Lea Pool's *Emporte Moi* and an archive-driven study on women travel filmmakers titled *Your Ticket to Adventure*. She co-edits the *Canadian Journal of Film Studies* and has published widely in film historiography and cultural studies. Teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses on film analysis, Quebec cinema, animation, and feminist television studies. Recent courses include FS 201 (Film History I), ENGL 578 (Film Studies), and FS 407 (Topics in Film History). Her pedagogical approach emphasizes historical contextualization and critical engagement with cinematic forms. Research highlights include co-editing *Cinema of Pain: On Quebec's Nostalgic Screen* (2020) and a special issue on 16mm film in Canada (2022). Her work interrogates intersections between amateur film practices, national identity, and archival methodologies. Ongoing investigations explore the materiality of home movie soundtracks and the cultural labor of film festival curation. Czach's publications address diverse topics from Quebec heritage film to the transnational career of actress Geneviève Bujold. Her scholarship consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates in media studies, emphasizing underrepresented voices in film history.

• Film Studies
• Canadian Cinema
• Film Festivals
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Andrew Burke is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Winnipeg, specializing in Film and Television Studies, Cultural Studies, and Popular Music Studies. His research focuses on residual media, melancholic musical forms, slow cinema, unofficial archives, and material culture in postwar cinema. SSHRC Partnership Grant (2019-2026) - Co-investigator on Archive/Counter-Archive project SSHRC Insight Grant (2021-2026) - Co-investigator on Distributed Networks: Media Archaeologies of Educational TV His work explores the intersection of media archaeology, critical theory, and Canadian cinematic history through publications like Hinterland Remixed: Media, Memory, and the Canadian 11970s (2019) and ongoing research about designed objects in 1960s-70s cinema. He co-founded digitization initiatives with the Winnipeg Film Group. Recent publications analyze global media circulations (2025), pandemic domestic artifacts (2021), and interwar cinematic influences (2019). His SSHRC-funded projects examine educational TV history (1945-75) and archive theory. F.E.L. Priestley Prize for Best Article in English Studies in Canada (2006) Burke supervises graduate research in cultural studies, with expertise in cinematic materiality and media nostalgia. He teaches courses like 'Collecting Media/Media Collections' and serves as a cultural memory consultant for institutions like Plug-In ICA.

• Film and Television Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Popular Music Studies
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Patricia Victorin is a Full Professor of Medieval Language and Literature at the University of South Brittany (Université de Bretagne Sud) , affiliated with the research laboratory Heritage and Creation in Text and Image (HCTI, EA 4249) . Her scholarly work bridges medieval literature with contemporary cultural studies, focusing on nostalgic poetics , medieval modernities , and the symbolism of birds in historical texts. HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from Rennes II University (2013) on "Nostalgic Poetics: Traces and Remanences in Medieval Literature" PhD in Modern Literature from Paris (1999) Victorin's research spans medieval onomastics , historiographic fiction , and interdisciplinary medievalism . She has extensively analyzed late Arthurian romances like Ysaïe le Triste and Le Conte du Papegau , emphasizing textual recycling and nostalgic narrative strategies . Her recent publications explore connections between medieval literature and 19th-century reception studies. As an academic leader, she has served as: Head of the Department of Letters (2024-25) Director of Master's Research Program (2019-2022) Co-responsible for Sustainable Development at HCTI laboratory Member of the CNU (2019-2022) Her editorial contributions include co-directing the journal Motifs and organizing interdisciplinary colloquia on topics like "The Historical Novel in Its Boundaries" (2023) and "Medievalism and Orientalism" (2023). Victorin actively participates in academic evaluations and has served on aggregation jury panels.

• Medieval Language and Literature
• Medieval Modernities
• Arthurian Literature
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Professor Lincoln Geraghty serves as Professor of Media Cultures at the University of Portsmouth, where he has been affiliated since 2004. He is based in the Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries and the School of Film, Media and Creative Technologies, specializing in Film and Media within the Media and Popular Culture research group. Geraghty previously held positions as Lecturer in Media Studies (2004), Principal Lecturer in Media Studies (2007), and Reader in Popular Media Cultures (2011) before achieving his current professorship in 2019. As a Fellow of both the Higher Education Academy and Royal Society of Arts, he maintains significant academic standing. Geraghty completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Lancaster and Nottingham universities, culminating in a PhD from the University of Nottingham that focused on Star Trek fans and American culture. His academic journey reflects a consistent engagement with media studies and popular culture, evolving from early teaching positions to his current leadership role in media cultures research. Professor Geraghty's research centers on science fiction, popular culture, American film and television, and fandom studies, with particular focus on the cultural and creative links between audiences and media entertainment industries. His work examines the affective and nostalgic relationships fans develop when collecting media merchandise and children's toys from their past. This research trajectory has produced influential publications including Living with Star Trek: American Culture and the Star Trek Universe (2007), American Science Fiction Film and Television (2009), and Cult Collectors: Nostalgia, Fandom and Collecting Popular Culture (2014). His recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated evolution of his research interests, moving from foundational work on Star Trek fandom to broader examinations of media collecting practices, fan tourism, and the cultural significance of franchises like Pokémon and Star Wars. Geraghty's scholarship increasingly bridges media studies with cultural geography, analyzing how digital technologies transform traditional fan practices while maintaining core elements of nostalgic engagement. Editorial Advisor for The Journal of Popular Culture Editorial Advisor for Journal of Fandom Studies Editorial Advisor for Journal of Popular Television Senior Editor for Cogent Arts and Humanities (Taylor Francis) Editor for Directory of World Cinema: American Hollywood As an active PhD supervisor, Geraghty mentors students in fandom studies, collecting practices, fan tourism, and science fiction media. His supervision has resulted in numerous completed theses, and he actively accepts new PhD students interested in these research areas. Beyond traditional academic work, he engages with public scholarship through The Conversation and co-creates the "Pop Matters" digital series exploring contemporary popular culture phenomena. Professor Geraghty maintains an active research profile with over 124 scholarly outputs, including books, edited collections, journal articles, and digital media productions. His ORCID profile (0000-0001-6624-089X) documents this extensive scholarly contribution to media and cultural studies.

• Science Fiction
• Popular Culture
• American Film and Television
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Kelly Popoff is an American visual artist and educator currently teaching at Greenfield Community College, Massachusetts. She holds an MFA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (2001), and a BFA from Miami University, Ohio (Oxford, Ohio). Her socially charged artwork spans over two decades, focusing on childhood experiences, Americana, and domestic spaces. Education : MFA (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), BFA (Miami University, Oxford, Ohio) Grants : Vermont Studio Center (2013, 2015, 2017), Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Sustainable Arts Foundation, Durham Arts Council Popoff’s artistic practice combines oil, wax, gold leaf, and found materials to explore personal histories, repressed memories, and unresolved relationships. Her exhibitions since 2008 include a 2016 solo show at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Recent works like The Red Room (2025) and Animal Life in the Great Deeps (2025) integrate 1916 biological texts by J. Arthur Thompson, merging scientific history with contemporary emotional narratives. Key themes include childhood, identity, and societal structures. Scientific Awards Two artist grants (2013, 2015) from Vermont Studio Center Fellowship/residency (2017) from Vermont Studio Center Multiple grants from community foundations Her Bedroom series (2018–2023) and Lockdown Paper Works (2020–2025) examine domestic spaces and psychological states. She uses mixed media on muslin, canvas, and found paper to create introspective visual dialogues.

• Visual Arts
• Painting
• Drawing
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Nathan Alling Long is a Professor at Stockton University in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department, where he teaches creative writing and literature. His academic journey includes a BA in Literature from the University of Maryland, an MA from Carnegie Mellon University, and an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he was the university’s first Truman Capote Literary Scholar. Education: University of Maryland (BA), Carnegie Mellon (MA), Virginia Commonwealth University (MFA) Institutions: Stockton University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Richmond, Virginia Union University Research and creative interests span Queer Theory , Flash Fiction , Speculative Fiction , and Creative Nonfiction . His work often explores LGBTQ+ identity , existential themes , and intersectional social commentary , blending minimalist prose with profound emotional and philosophical depth. Publications include the award-winning essay collection AS IS (2025), the flash fiction collection The Origin of Doubt (2018, Lambda Literary Finalist), and over 100 short stories and essays in journals such as Glimmer Train , Tin House , and The Sun . His stories have been recognized in Best MicroFiction 2020 and Best Small Fiction 2023 . Scientific and Literary Awards 2024 C&R Press Creative Nonfiction Award 2019 Lambda Literary Finalist 2021 Love Reading Short Fiction Award Pushcart Prize Nominations (4) Grants and Fellowships include a Virginia Commission of the Arts Grant (2021), a Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2020), and scholarships to Bread Loaf and Sewanee Writers Conferences. His 2025 collection AS IS addresses immutable aspects of queer life and writing. Personal Background features a childhood in rural Maryland, a decade as a Buddhist retreat cook in Oregon, and a life marked by transcontinental biking, Himalayan hiking, and Thai monastery studies. He resides in Philadelphia’s Germantown with his dog Elio, following the passing of his previous dog Gracie in 2011.

• Creative Writing
• Queer Theory
• LGBTQ+ Studies
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Gracia Gracia is a Research Fellow in the Department of Drug Delivery, Disposition & Dynamics at Monash University. Her research focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, lymphatic biology, and lipid-based therapeutic strategies. She leads the 2015-2018 Victorian International Research Scholarship project as Primary Chief Investigator, investigating drug disposition mechanisms. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in pharmaceutical science and biomedical engineering. Education: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (implied) Key research areas include polymer conjugation for extended drug half-lives, lipid trafficking pathways, and lymphatic transport dynamics. She has authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles, with recent studies published in Acta Biomaterialia , Science Advances , and Pharmacological Reviews . Her 2024 review article provides comprehensive insights into current drug delivery challenges and future therapeutic directions. Gracia collaborates with institutions globally on metabolic and biomedical projects. Notable collaborations include work with Prof. Trevaskis on chylomicron assembly and Prof. Nicolazzo on brain lymphatic transport mechanisms. She has secured research funding through competitive grants and holds an Open Access publication record. Her research teams explore translational applications in controlled release systems and lipid-based therapies, with potential impacts on chronic disease management and personalized medicine.

• Drug Delivery
• Lymphatic Biology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Derek R Long serves as an Associate Professor in Media and Cinema Studies at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Institute of Communications Research. His work bridges media history, cinema studies, and digital humanities. Research Trends : Focuses on franchising models in early cinema, nostalgia in film production, and big data applications in media historiography. Key Collaborations : Collaborated with scholars like Eric Hoyt, Tran, Hughes, and Ponto on data-driven media history projects.

• Media History
• Cinema Studies
• Franchising in Film Distribution
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Roeland Hendrikx is a leading Belgian clarinetist currently serving as Professor of Clarinet at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, where he succeeded the renowned Walter Boeykens. He maintains an active dual career as both a distinguished educator and internationally acclaimed performer, leading the Roeland Hendrikx Ensemble while collaborating with major orchestras worldwide including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Rheinische Philharmonie, and Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra. Hendrikx received his musical training in Leuven and Antwerp under Walter Boeykens, further refining his artistry through masterclasses with Thea King and other clarinet legends. His educational background forms the foundation for his nuanced approach to both historical and contemporary repertoire. Specializing in clarinet performance, Hendrikx has established himself as an authority on Romantic repertoire, particularly the works of Carl Maria von Weber, while also championing contemporary Belgian compositions and exploring Eastern European folk traditions through Klezmer and Roma music. His artistic vision bridges classical tradition with innovative cross-cultural interpretations, evident in projects like 'Zayt Gezunterheyt' which explores the folk soul of Eastern clarinet music. His recent discography reveals a pattern of scholarly yet expressive engagement with repertoire spanning from Mozart to contemporary Belgian composers. Hendrikx demonstrates particular excellence in French Romantic works and has made significant contributions to the interpretation of Weber's clarinet concertos, challenging traditional performance approaches through collaborations with arranger Andreas Tarkmann. KLARA-Muziekprijzen (Best Flemish Production) CAECILIAPRIJS (Best Belgian CD of the Year) Hendrikx actively engages in pedagogical work through masterclasses worldwide, including Erasmus Project initiatives in Italy. His Roeland Hendrikx Ensemble serves as both a performance vehicle and artistic laboratory where he explores chamber music repertoire ranging from classical masterworks to contemporary arrangements of Eastern European folk traditions, consistently demonstrating technical mastery and profound musical insight.

• Clarinet Performance
• Chamber Music
• Classical Repertoire
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Professor Timothy Baker is Personal Chair in Scottish and Contemporary Literature at the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture, University of Aberdeen. He holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and has been a faculty member at Aberdeen since 2009, following a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities. He is an active researcher, supervisor, and educator, with a strong focus on contemporary literary studies. His educational background includes: AB in Cognitive Science, Vassar College (1999) PhD in English Literature, University of Edinburgh (2007) Timothy Baker's research spans Scottish and contemporary literature, with special emphasis on environmental humanities, queer theory, and theories of community. His work explores the intersections of literature with ecological crisis, animal studies, grief, memory, and identity. He is particularly interested in experimental forms of environmental writing and the representation of time, space, and belonging in modern fiction. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary scholarship, blending literary analysis with ecocriticism, posthumanism, and affect theory. Themes such as gleaning, fragmentation, beachcombing, and queer temporality reflect his innovative approach to textual and environmental materiality. His research increasingly engages with the blue humanities and utopian thought, signaling a forward-looking trajectory in contemporary literary studies. He has authored five major books and numerous articles and chapters, contributing significantly to the fields of Scottish literature, ecocriticism, and queer studies. Though no formal scientific awards are listed, his sustained scholarly output and editorial projects (such as co-editing The Routledge Companion to Scottish Literature ) demonstrate high recognition in the academic community. Professor Baker actively supervises PhD students, with completed and ongoing projects in ecofeminism, autism in literature, literary animal studies, and contemporary Gothic fiction. He welcomes new research students in related areas, particularly those working on experimental forms, environmental writing, and queer theory. He has also contributed to teaching through courses such as 'Queer Times', 'Haunted Texts', and 'The Novel: Environments and Encounters'. He is involved in external academic service, serving as a board member for the Scottish Universities International Summer School and as an external examiner for the University of Edinburgh. His office is located in Taylor B14, and he can be contacted via email at t.c.baker@abdn.ac.uk .

• Scottish Literature
• Contemporary Literature
• Environmental Humanities
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Christine PREVOST is a Lecturer in French Teaching at INSPE Lille Hauts-de-France, part of University of Lille. Her academic focus centers on the intersection of literature, media, and education, with particular expertise in theater and children's literature from the 19th and 20th centuries. Her research interests include: Theater and Children's Literature (19th/20th century) Media culture and its relationship with literary heritage Teaching of literary reading Popular genres on stage and screen Interactions between literary heritage and mainstream media Media transpositions (cinema, cartoons, television) and their role in disseminating literary heritage Dr. PREVOST's scholarly work examines how media adaptations have contributed to disseminating literary heritage to the general public, particularly to children and adolescents, and how schools engage with these adaptations. Her research also explores how these transpositions serve as indirect forms of criticism of heritage literature and emerging children's literature. Her publications span a wide range of topics within children's literature, theater, and media studies, with recent works focusing on adaptations of Maupassant, Roald Dahl, Harry Potter, and analysis of Disney's nostalgic representations. She has coordinated several books and journal issues, including "Paul-Jacques Bonzon, in the shadow of the series, singular works" (2020) and "Filming the class" (2013). Her academic activities extend to conference participation and seminar organization on topics related to children's literature and media adaptations. Dr. PREVOST holds an Agrégation of Letters (1993) and completed her doctoral thesis on "The Man Without a Name and the King Without a Crown, a study of the early dramas of Alexandre Dumas père (1827-1835)" in 2003 under the direction of Professor Francis Marcoin. She also coordinates pedagogical teaching of didactics for the Master's degree in secondary education, Letters track, for ULCO (University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale).

• Theatre
• Children's Literature
• 19th Century Literature
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Vesela Dancheva-Bogdanova serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Cinema, Advertising and Show Business at New Bulgarian University. An acclaimed animated film director and producer, her internationally recognized work has screened at over 90 festivals worldwide, earning multiple awards including the Bulgarian Film Academy's Best Animated Film honor for both 'Anna Blume' (2009) and 'Traveling Country' (2016). Her educational background includes: Cum Laude graduation from Willem de Kooning Art Academy, Rotterdam Animation specialization at School of Visual Arts, New York Master of Arts from National Academy of Arts in Sofia (2018) Dancheva-Bogdanova's research integrates experimental animation techniques with social commentary and literary adaptation. Her creative practice explores human relationships, political structures, and abstract concepts through innovative visual storytelling, bridging commercial advertising and artistic expression in contemporary animation. Her 15-year filmography reveals evolving technical mastery and thematic depth, with recent works like 'Trace' (2022) demonstrating sophisticated digital techniques while maintaining focus on societal critique. The body of work consistently engages with feminist perspectives, environmental issues, and cultural identity through both narrative and abstract forms. Key scientific recognition includes: Best Animated Film of 2009 (Bulgarian Film Academy) Best Animated Film of 2016 (Bulgarian Film Academy) As co-founder of Kompot Kolektiv production company, she leads international co-productions supported by entities like Robert Bosch Fund and Bulgarian National Film Center. Her academic contributions include developing the 'Animation in Advertising' curriculum while serving on juries for prestigious animation festivals. Professional leadership extends through membership in the Animation Guild of the Bulgarian Film Directors Association and representation of Bulgaria in the European Animation Association (EAA).

• Animation
• Film Production
• Advertising
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Michael Humphries is an Associate Professor at ArtCenter College of Design, specializing in Illustration and Entertainment Design. He has been a faculty member since 2007 while continuing his 45-year career at Disney Feature Animation and Television. His professional roles include Background Artist, Visual Development Artist, and Art Director for major films like The Lion King , The Hunchback of Notre Dame , and Fantasia 2000 . He served as Production Designer for Sony's Open Season , earning an Annie Award nomination. Education: Extensive industry experience without formal degree details provided Teaching: Courses include ILL-209-01 Gouache Techniques, ILL-241-01 Sketching for Entertainment, and History of Matte Painting Research interests focus on visual storytelling through color and light, as explored in his upcoming book Visual Storytelling with Color and Light (2020). His art emphasizes theatrical lighting and detail-rich environments, inspired by Disney's classic animation style. Notable works include the 2025 Haunted Mansion anniversary painting and the nostalgic Wildflowers series. His awards include lifetime memberships in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Advising: No specific student names listed. Grants and collaborations include ongoing work with Disney Fine Art and Collectors Editions. His art is exhibited through Promenade Gallery and available on his website.

• Entertainment Design
• Animation Art
• Visual Development
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