جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Art History
• European Modern and Contemporary Art
• German Art
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Brett Van Hoesen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art History at the University of Nevada, Reno, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts. Her research spans European modern and contemporary art, with a focus on German art, Dada, photomontage, visual culture, and postcolonial studies. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Art History, University of Iowa, 2009 M.A. in Art History, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1998 B.A. in Art, minor in Dance, University of Iowa, 1993 Her scholarship critically examines the intersections of avant-garde practices and colonial discourse, particularly during the Weimar era. Key interests include sound art, African art, museum studies, and the politics of representation. She frequently contributes to public discourse through lectures and docent training at the Nevada Museum of Art and has taught internationally in Italy. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in postcolonial critique, Weimar-era visual culture, and the global dimensions of modern art. Themes recurrently include identity, gender, race, and the legacy of empire in artistic production. She has authored and contributed to numerous scholarly publications, including exhibition catalogues, journal articles, and book chapters, though no formal scientific awards are listed. Brett Van Hoesen actively engages in academic and public education, mentoring emerging artists through exhibition essays and curatorial commentary. While no specific grants or student advisees are mentioned, her involvement in MFA/BFA exhibitions indicates a commitment to student development. She has also co-authored works and presented at international conferences, reflecting sustained scholarly engagement. She contributes to cultural institutions such as the Nevada Museum of Art and has previously held museum internships at Harvard’s Fogg and Busch-Reisinger Museums, the Walters Art Museum, and the University of Iowa Museum of Art, demonstrating deep ties to museum practice and curation.

Massimiliano Di Pentaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering
• Empirical Software Engineering
• Code Obfuscation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Massimiliano Di Penta is an Ordinary Professor in the Department of Engineering (DING) at the University of Sannio . His research focuses on Software Engineering , Code Obfuscation , Software Security , and Empirical Software Engineering , with a strong emphasis on Open-Source Systems and Machine Learning in Software Development .

• Cochlear Implants
• Auditory Perception
• Music Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christina Fuller is a researcher at the University of Groningen, active in interdisciplinary research bridging auditory neuroscience, medical data mining, and cancer therapy analysis. Her work primarily focuses on cochlear implants, music perception, and quality of life assessments for hearing-impaired individuals, while also contributing to symptom analysis in oncology through machine learning techniques. Key Research Areas: Cochlear implants, music perception, human-machine collaboration in clinical contexts, and cancer symptom management. Academic Collaborations: Works with institutions like Advanced Bionics and Mandema Foundation, with international partnerships in data science and oncology. Awards: Recognized with the Mandema Stipendium (2016) for auditory perception research and Advanced Bionics Industry Support (2013) for music therapy development in cochlear implant users. Public Engagement: Frequently contributes to public discourse on hearing rehabilitation through media appearances and community-focused presentations. Dataset Contributions: Created open-access datasets on music perception in implant users, hosted at University of Groningen and DataverseNL.

Karolina Grzeszczukمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Costume Design
• Set Design
• Responsible Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karolina Grzeszczuk is a Polish academic and artist working at the University of the Arts Poznan (UAP) as an assistant in the Theatrical Costume Workshop under the Faculty of Interior Design and Scenography. She specializes in responsible design , natural fiber application , and land art while balancing professional work with motherhood since 2017. Initiator and Chief Curator of Poznan Textile Art Biennial Member of Jak Malowana Foundation Council Teaches in UAP's Study in English program Research Interests : Her artistic research focuses on sustainable design practices, including biodegradable textiles , eco-friendly dyeing , and environmental land art . She explores material perception in virtual vs. physical worlds and integrates traditional Polish folk elements with contemporary performance needs. Scientific Awards : 3rd Place, II Land Art Festival 'Naturalia' (2023) 1st Place, I Land Art Festival 'Naturalia' (2019) Artistic Achievements : Professional collaborations include designing costumes for international ballet companies (Polish Royal Ballet, Centre du Ballet Italy), short films, and land art installations. Her works have been presented in Poland, UK, and Italy across 34 performances in 2022 alone.

Will L Townsleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Songwriting
• Producing
• Film Scoring
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Will L Townsley is an Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of Music Industry Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington , where he teaches recording techniques, songwriting, film scoring, and music business . He holds a DMA in Saxophone Performance from Texas Christian University and has a diverse background in classical and jazz saxophone performance , film composition , and commercial songwriting . Doctorate in Saxophone Performance (TCU, 2015) Master's and Bachelor's in Music Education (UTA, 2008 & 2005) Avid Certified Pro Tools Instructor (2023) His research focuses on songwriting pedagogy, film scoring technology, and music industry practices . Recent creative outputs include film scores, jazz compositions, and recordings for academic and commercial contexts. Will’s works span film scoring , jazz composition , blues production , and music technology . Notable trends include collaborations with international competitions , educational film scoring , and studio production innovation . Teaching Recognition, Student Affairs/Lowell K. Davis (2024, 2023) Juried entries in Indie Film Music Contest , North Texas Blues Challenge , and Kerrville New Folk Competition He serves on multiple academic committees related to video game studies , curriculum development , and recruitment , while also advising the Chair's Advisory Council and Community Engagement Committee .

• Graphic Design
• Visual Arts
• Colonial Photography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rita Isabel Fontes da Costa Carvalho is a lecturer and researcher affiliated with Universidade Lusófona , where she works at the Beyond Communication Design Lab within the Design ID research center. She earned her PhD in Design from Universidade de Lisboa (dissertation on racial representation in Portuguese children's illustration, 1925-1960) and a Master's in Visual Arts/Intermedia from Universidade de Évora (2009). Her research spans graphic design, colonial photography, medieval illumination, and sustainable design practices. PhD, Design, Universidade de Lisboa MSc, Visual Arts/Intermedia, Universidade de Évora Her recent publications focus on design ethics , decolonial narratives , and pedagogical innovation . Notable works include VR reconstructions of colonial archives and speculative design methodologies. She has contributed to academic journals like Art, Design & Communication in Higher Education and International Journal of Film & Media Arts . Her exhibitions and curatorial collaborations, such as "Unrolling the Past: The Congo Panorama in VR" (2023) and "Errata: Uma Revisão Feminista à História do Design Gráfico Português" (2021), critically examine colonial visual culture and historical stereotypes. She has co-authored works with 26 collaborators, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

Agnes Schererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Arts
• Art Education
• Power Dynamics in Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Agnes Scherer is a visual artist and university professor of painting at the University Mozarteum Salzburg, affiliated with the Department of Fine Arts & Design and the Institute for Equality & Gender Studies. She holds a Professor rank and focuses on creating immersive installations and operettas that critique power dynamics through historical and anthropological lenses. Education: Art History, Classical Archaeology, and European Ethnology at Universities of Tübingen and Vienna Liberal Arts and Sociology of Art at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf Research Interests: Scherer’s work interrogates power structures and psychodynamics, often recontextualizing historical artistic strategies to critique modern systems. Her installations blend painting, sculpture, and performance, emphasizing theatrical cross-referencing over individual artworks. Themes include feudal revival, servant dynamics, and cultural precarity. Awards: 2019 Berlin Art Prize 2016 Young Artist Prize (Kunststiftung NRW) 2015 Nigel Greenwood Art Prize Curatorial & Collaborative Work: Scherer curated exhibitions like Von vielköpfigen Monstern und gestaltloser Gewalt and In the tame beast's eye , exploring labor and class dynamics. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration, as seen in The Teacher (Cabaret Voltaire, 2020–21) with puppetry and music. Labs/Teams: Active in the X-Reality-Lab at Mozarteum University, focusing on digital art and spatial installations. Her work engages with historical and contemporary societal critiques through immersive environments.

• Poetry Studies
• Philosophy
• Literary Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philippe Beck is a French poet, philosopher, and academic holding dual roles as Professor of Poetry at The European Graduate School (EGS) and Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at l’Université de Nantes. Born in 1963, he completed his doctoral studies under Jacques Derrida at EHESS in 1994, focusing on Histoire et imagination . His work bridges poetry, philosophy, and interdisciplinary studies, emphasizing 'metatextual' and 'intertextual' creation. Beck has published 16 poetry collections, including Chants populaires (2007) and Contre un Boileau (2015), which reinterpreted Brothers Grimm tales through psychoanalysis and sociology. His collaborations with composers like Gérard Pesson and Maxime McKinley led to operas and symphonic adaptations, including Pastorale (2006) and Lyre Dure (2009). Beck co-founded journals Alter (phenomenology) and Quaderno (poetry), and translated works by Walter Benjamin and Schelling. Awards include the 2015 French Academy Poetry Prize and a 2009 Mission Stendhal Laureate status. His lectures span global festivals, and his essays explore poetic experience’s role between science and common sense. Beck’s research integrates philosophy with literary innovation, emphasizing self-reflexivity and intermediality. His recent works like Opéradiques (2014) and Boustrophes (2011) exemplify this synthesis. He has held residencies in France and China, and in 2012 became Commission President for Poetry at the National Book Centre, Paris.

Kamelia Nikolovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of European Theatre
• Theatre Avant-Garde
• Theatre Theory and Directing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kamelia Nikolova is a leading academic in Theatre Studies, holding positions at the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts (NATFIA), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and international institutions. Her roles include Professor of 'History of European Theatre' and 'Theatre Avant-Garde', with extensive editorial and administrative experience as Department Head. Education: Sofia University (Philology, 1978-1979), Master’s in Theatre Studies from NATFIA (1979-1984), Doctorate (1994), and Doctor of Science in Art Studies (2004). Specialized training in London (1993) and Glasgow (1994). Research Focus: European and Bulgarian theatre history, avant-garde movements, directing theory, and British drama. Key projects include History of Bulgarian Theatre (Vol. 4) , Encyclopedia of Bulgarian Theatre , and the first Central/Eastern European avant-garde anthology Awangarda teatralna w Europie Środkowo-Wschodniej . Recognition: Seven-time IKAR Award winner, ASKEER, and Golden Age Awards. Serves as editor for eight publications, including Yearbook of NATFIA , and chairs international organizations like THE FENCE and IATC/AICT. Contributions: Authored/co-authored 11 books, including Directors in the European Theatre (2021) and The Routledge Companion to Contemporary European Theatre and Performance (2023). Her work bridges academic research with practical theatre criticism, influencing both Bulgarian and global theatre discourse.

Kristine Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photography
• Digital Art
• Death Representation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristine Thompson is an Associate Professor of Photography and MFA Graduate Coordinator at LSU's School of Art within the College of Art & Design. She holds a BS from Northwestern University and an MFA from the University of California, Irvine. Her work explores representations of death, mourning practices, and the intersection of past and present through photography and digital media. Her research focuses on how photographic imagery circulates globally, particularly in contexts of grief and memorialization. Notable projects include Images Seen to Images Felt (2016), which transforms digital news imagery into tactile photograms, and Still Beneath the Surface (2018), an installation probing personal and cultural mourning through buried photographs. She has exhibited at institutions like Commonwealth & Council (Los Angeles) and Armory Center for the Arts. Thompson has received grants including the DAAD Fellowship and Center for Cultural Innovation's Investing in Artists Award. Her curatorial work includes projects at UCR/California Museum of Photography. She teaches courses ranging from basic photography to graduate-level studies in art as research and portraiture. Her publications include collaborative books like Past & Present Tense (2018) and Images Seen to Images Felt (2018), which contextualize her artistic and curatorial explorations of memory and mortality.

Christopher Martinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary biology
• Adaptive radiation
• Fish speciation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christopher Martin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he serves as the first Curator of Ichthyology at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. He leads the Martin Fish Speciation Lab, which is focused on understanding the origins of biodiversity through the study of rapid evolutionary processes in fish species. Dr. Martin's research centers on adaptive radiation and speciation in fish, with particular focus on three major systems: Caribbean pupfishes exhibiting localized adaptive radiations of trophic specialists in the Bahamas and Yucatan; Cameroon crater lake cichlids, famous as putative examples of sympatric speciation; and Death Valley pupfishes, which are critically endangered desert fishes. His work integrates multiple approaches including large-scale field experiments, population genomics, quantitative and functional genetics, phylogenetic comparative methods, natural history observations, functional morphology, and behavioral ecology. The lab's overarching goal is to map the complex relationships between genotype, phenotype, performance, fitness, and environment to gain a predictive understanding of the processes driving adaptive diversification. Analysis of Dr. Martin's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the genetic, ecological, and behavioral mechanisms underlying adaptive radiation. His work demonstrates how novel trophic specialists evolve through both genomic and phenotypic changes, with particular attention to craniofacial morphology in pupfishes. The research shows how hybridization, shared adaptive variation, and performance landscapes shape evolutionary trajectories during rapid diversification events. His work bridges microevolutionary processes with macroevolutionary patterns, providing insights into how ecological novelty arises and is maintained. Dr. Martin actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, currently advising several PhD candidates including David Tian and Charles Tralka. His lab members pursue diverse research projects spanning from conservation genomics of endangered pupfishes to the developmental genetics of craniofacial evolution. The lab maintains fish colonies in multiple facilities including rooftop field mesocosm ponds, supporting both laboratory and field-based research approaches. The Martin Lab is based within the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology at UC Berkeley, providing access to extensive shared spaces for molecular genetics work, student offices, specimen preparation, and data analysis. The lab maintains growing ichthyology collections and conducts field research in diverse locations including the Bahamas, Cameroon, and Death Valley. Dr. Martin's team includes specialists in genomics, developmental biology, behavioral ecology, and conservation, creating a multidisciplinary approach to studying evolutionary processes.

Fernando Pestana da Costaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Differential Equations
• Dynamical Systems
• Mathematical Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fernando Pestana da Costa is a Full Professor at the Open University , affiliated with the Department of Science and Technology and the Mathematics Section. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Heriot-Watt University (1993), a Master in Applied Mathematics from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST, 1989), and a degree in Chemical Engineering (1985). His academic roles include President of the Teaching Performance Evaluation Council, Member of the General Council, and Ethics Committee member at the Open University. He is also a member of the Center for Mathematical Analysis, Geometry and Dynamical Systems at IST, University of Lisbon. Education : PhD in Mathematics (1993), Heriot-Watt University Master in Applied Mathematics (1989), IST, Technical University of Lisbon Degree in Chemical Engineering (1985), IST, UTL His research focuses on differential equations and dynamical systems , with a specialization in the mathematical analysis of coagulation-fragmentation equations and liquid crystal modeling . His recent publications analyze phenomena like the Fréedericksz transition and bistable nematic liquid crystal devices, combining nonlinear analysis with applications in physics and engineering. He teaches courses such as Elements of Infinitesimal Analysis , Fourier Analysis , and Differential Equations Applied to Macroeconomics . His academic service includes roles in university governance and editorial work for Ad Astra: Online Magazine of the Open University . Beyond academia, he curates a comprehensive collection of jazz-related resources, including links to artists, record labels, and critical assessments of jazz literature. His Jazz CD Collection and book reviews reflect his deep engagement with jazz culture.

• Contemporary Art
• Film Studies
• Video Installation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chrissie Iles is the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art and a Lecturer in the Art Department at Columbia University. She has curated landmark exhibitions such as the Whitney Biennials (2004, 2006), major surveys of Marina Abramovic, Dan Graham, Louise Bourgeois, and Sol LeWitt, and thematic exhibitions like Dreamlands: Immersive Cinema and Art 1905–2016 . Her work focuses on the intersection of film, video, and contemporary art practices. Affiliations: Whitney Museum of American Art, Columbia University, Bristol University (honorary doctorate) Her research and curatorial practice explores the evolution of moving image art, institutional frameworks for experimental media, and the role of curating in shaping art historical narratives. Into the Light: The Projected Image in American Art 1964–1977 (2001), voted best group show in New York, exemplifies her focus on underdocumented media art histories. Key Contributions: Pioneering exhibitions on performance art, conceptual art, and cinematic abstraction Scientific Awards: Honorary Doctorate, Bristol University

Diana Angoso de Guzmánمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contemporary Art
• New Materialisms
• Material Anthropology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Diana Angoso de Guzmán is an Associate Professor at Nebrija University in the School of Communication and Arts, Department of Aesthetics and Theory of the Arts. She also holds an academic position at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), where she is a researcher in the SU+MA (Museum + University) group. Her work bridges contemporary art history, material theory, and cultural anthropology, with a focus on the philosophical and symbolic dimensions of artistic materials. PhD in Contemporary Art History, Complutense University of Madrid (cum laude) Diploma in Conservation-Restoration, Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro, Florence Her research centers on new materialisms, material agency, heritage conservation, and the cultural meanings of materials—especially gold—in contemporary art. She explores how artists engage with materiality as a performative and political force, drawing from theorists such as Rosi Braidotti, Timothy Ingold, and Jane Bennett. Her interdisciplinary approach includes philosophy, anthropology, and art market studies. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on materiality, value, and embodiment in art. She investigates how materials like gold transcend mere aesthetic function to become active agents in socio-political discourse, particularly in relation to economic systems, identity, and ecological thought. Her work often examines the intersection of myth, science fiction, and posthumanism in visual culture, reflecting a deep engagement with contemporary theoretical debates. First Prize for Innovative Research and Presentation Delivery, Case Western Reserve University Friends of Art (2013) Diana Angoso de Guzmán is actively involved in academic mentoring and pedagogical innovation, particularly through experiential learning models such as student-led curatorial projects. She has directed the Master’s in Art Market and Art Management at Nebrija University and continues to supervise academic theses and collaborative research. She has also participated in EU-funded projects such as 'Innovation Strategies in Cultural Mythocriticism AGLAYA-UCM.' Her research is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, exhibition catalogs, and international conferences, demonstrating a sustained and influential scholarly presence in the field of contemporary art history. She is affiliated with the ETCC Nebrija Research Group on Transversal Studies in Contemporary Creation and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on art, conservation, and cultural theory.

Jennifer Malvezziمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Visual Culture Studies
• Media Archaeology
• Italian Film Criticism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Malvezzi is a fixed-term researcher at the University of Parma, Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises. She holds a PhD in Performing Sciences and Multimedia Production (2019) with a thesis on Italian Expanded Cinema. Graduated with honors in "Performing Sciences and Multimedia Production" (2014) Coordinated PRIN projects on Italian film criticism and production history Curator of "Art & Experimental Film" restoration project Co-editor of the journal Cinergie. Cinema and the Other Arts Her research spans visual culture studies, media archaeology, and Italian film criticism. She has authored monographs on video theatre and co-edited publications on experimental cinema. She teaches courses on new media aesthetics, cinema history, and radio/television history at the University of Parma. She collaborates with institutions like CAPAS (Parma), Eye Film Museum (Amsterdam), and Museo del Novecento (Milan) for cultural projects. Office hours are held on Tuesdays at the Pilotta campus.