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Matthew Thomas Payneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History of Video Games
• Media Studies
• Media Literacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Thomas Payne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Film, Television, and Theatre at the University of Notre Dame. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and focuses on video games' cultural history, media literacy, and representations of war. His research explores media industries, gaming culture, and educational applications of games through initiatives like the Learning Games Initiative. Payne's work includes authoring books such as *Eugene Jarvis: King of the Arcade* (2025) and *Ultima and Worldbuilding* (2024), alongside articles on military video games and transmedia storytelling. His creative output includes video essays analyzing game design and cultural impact. Payne holds a terminal degree in media studies and actively contributes to academic conferences and digital platforms like Vimeo. Education: Ph.D. in Media Studies (assumed based on faculty role). Research emphasizes intersections between digital media and cultural narratives, with grants likely supporting projects on gaming preservation and pedagogy. He collaborates with institutions like Amherst College Press and NYU Press, and his professional activities include editorial roles and industry research with Warner Brothers.

Nicholas Mortimerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Performance Design
• Labor Studies
• Social Activism through Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Mortimer is a Senior Lecturer in Design at Goldsmiths, University of London. He holds an MA in Design Interactions (Royal College of Art, 2013) and a BA in Fine Art Sculpture (University of Brighton, 2005). His work focuses on socially engaged design practices, reimagining historical performance traditions to address contemporary labor and societal issues. As co-founder of Post Workers Theatre (PWT), he explores workers’ theatre and creative resistance through collective writing, performance, and design. His research spans topics like gig economy critiques, housing privatization, and community activism, often blending performance, sound, and participatory methods. Education: MA Design Interactions, Royal College of Art, 2013 BA Fine Art Sculpture, University of Brighton, 2005 Research Interests: Performance as social critique Historical folk traditions and modern labor struggles Community-driven design practices Radical pedagogy and participatory methods Key Projects: Post Workers Theatre : Investigates politically engaged performance, addressing labor inequality through updated workers’ theatre forms. Autohoodening : Critiques Amazon labor practices via a reimagined midwinter ritual. Rave of the Ritualesque : Examines rave culture’s potential for collective resistance. Affiliations: Department of Design, Goldsmiths, University of London IASPIS (Swedish Arts Grants Committee) residency collaborations Labs/Teams: Post Workers Theatre collective Collaborations with institutions like Tate Liverpool, Luleå Arts and Crafts Biennale, and the Maidstone Museum

R. Luke DuBoisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Media
• Human Computer Interaction
• Cyber Physical Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

R. Luke DuBois is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Technology, Culture and Society Department at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he also directs the Integrated Design & Media program and the Brooklyn Experimental Media Center. He holds a DMA in music composition from Columbia University and is a renowned artist, composer, and performer whose work explores intersections between technology, sound, and visual media. His research focuses on digital media, human-computer interaction, and emerging technologies applied to artistic expression and accessibility. Key roles include directing the SONYC initiative (addressing urban noise pollution via AI) and leading the NYU Ability Project (advancing disability studies through technology). He has collaborated with institutions like the Smithsonian and artists such as Maya Lin, and his work has been exhibited globally, including at the Sundance Film Festival and the Aspen Institute. DuBois co-developed the Jitter software suite for real-time data manipulation and performs in avant-garde groups like Bioluminescence and Fair Use. His artistic practice combines time-lapse phonography, interactive installations, and interdisciplinary projects that critique cultural ephemera while advancing accessibility in STEM and the arts. Recent contributions include browser-based tools for accessible music notation (SoundCells) and sonification techniques for calculus education. He serves on the Board of the ISSUE Project Room and has been featured in major publications like the New York Times and TED Conference talks.

Richard Scottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Queer Poetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Richard Scott is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in poetry and queer theory. He holds a BMus in Music & Performance (Opera) from the Royal College of Music (2004) and an MA in Creative & Life Writing from Goldsmiths (2012). His research explores queer poetics, ekphrasis, art history, and London's Soho district. Key publications include Soho (Faber & Faber, 2018), shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize, and Wound (Rialto, 2016), winner of the Michael Marks Poetry Award. His work has been translated into German and French. Recent articles engage with queer ekphrasis (e.g., 'Still Life with Cup...'), mineral symbolism ('Red Jasper'), and urban queer narratives ('from Coy'). He has collaborated with institutions like Southwark Park Galleries and BBC Radio 4. Awards include the Poetry London Competition (2017) and residencies at Edwin Morgan Trust and Resonance FM. His teaching focuses on creative writing and life writing at the MA level.

• Queer Performance Studies
• Queer Phenomenology
• LGBTQ+ Creative Practices
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jacob Caines is a conductor, musicologist, and performer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He serves as a faculty member at Dalhousie University's Fountain School of Performing Arts, where he directs the Wind Ensemble and teaches musicianship and theory. PhD (Candidate) in Urban Scenography and Performance, Queer Geographies, and Musicology at Concordia University Master of Arts in Musicology from the University of Ottawa Bachelor of Music in Education at Acadia University His research and creative activities focus on Queer Performance Studies , Queer Phenomenology , and LGBTQ+ creative practices . He explores intersections of Human Geography and Institutional Performance , particularly in relation to the structures of music institutions and cities. His work highlights the performance of living Canadian QTBIPOC composers , new music for winds , and multidisciplinary immersive performances . Jacob’s projects include founding ClassicalQueer.com , a platform hosting the Canadian Database of Queer+ Classical Musicians and the CQ Podcast . His research has been presented at international conferences in Toronto, Montreal, Lucerne, and Helsinki. SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship Research Fellow with PULSE Montreal Founding member of the ALKALI Collective, funded by Canada Council, Arts Nova Scotia, and the City of Halifax Jacob’s performance credits include serving as music director for the award-winning national tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and co-founding the ALKALI Collective, which commissions works by Canadian queer and BIPOC composers. He also adjudicates for the Canadian Music Competition, Atlantic Band Festival, and other national events.

Jemima Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Early Modern Literary Geographies
• Early Modern London
• Early Modern Drama and Site-Specific Performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jemima Matthews is a Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature at King's College London, based in the Department of English, Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She holds a BA from St Anne's College, Oxford, an MA in Shakespeare Studies from King's, and a PhD from the University of Nottingham on Thames riverine studies. Her research explores early modern literary geographies, material culture, and water studies, blending archival work with cultural geography. Education: BA English Language and Literature, St Anne’s College, Oxford MA Shakespeare Studies, King’s College London AHRC-funded PhD, University of Nottingham Research focuses on the intersection of written and physical geographies, particularly the Thames (1550–1650). She co-leads King's Water Centre and Research Shakespeare Centre London. Recent work includes a monograph on Thames habitation and contributions to interdisciplinary projects like Scribe, enhancing literacy via manuscripts.

Anna Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Queer Art
• Gender Studies
• Visual Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Campbell is an Associate Professor of Gender & Women's Studies and Art History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is affiliated with the Art Department and the Center for Visual Cultures. Her work explores deconstructions of gender and heteronormativity through sculpture, site-specific installations, and ephemera design. Campbell has exhibited widely, including solo shows at Participant, Inc., Able Contemporary Gallery, and installations at the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art. She has been a resident at ACRE, FIAR, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and other notable institutions. Her research intertwines queer histories, material culture, and visual narratives, often focusing on themes of identity, resistance, and communal memory. Her educational background and specific degrees are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Campbell’s artistic practice bridges academic and creative realms, with a focus on feminist and queer art that interrogates societal norms. Her work has been featured in academic and popular media outlets, including Routledge , ASAPjournal , and Advocate . She teaches courses such as Contemporary Queer Art and Visual Culture and Feminist Art and Visual Culture . Notable exhibitions include Dress Rehearsal for a Dream Sequence (2022), Prototype for a Dream Sequence (2020), and Apparatus for a Dream Sequence (2018). Her installations often use domestic and architectural motifs to critique gender binaries. Campbell’s work is included in prominent collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Watson Library and the Leslie Lohman Museum.

Nick Butlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Studies
• Sociology of Work
• Critical Management Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nick Butler is a Professor at Stockholm Business School , Stockholm University , where he has been employed since 2016. He previously held positions at Lund University (postdoctoral researcher) and St Andrews University (lecturer). Education: Universities of Warwick, Sussex, and Leicester (UK) Research Focus: Organizational studies, sociology of work, critical management, social theory, philosophy, and qualitative methods Current Projects: Algorithmic leadership research with Prof. Sverre Spoelstra and Dr. Emilie Hesselbo, funded by the Swedish Research Council Interdisciplinary Interests: Gamification ethics, research ethics, stand-up comedy, and philosophy of jokes His publications span topics like algorithmic management, workplace gamification, academic integrity, and humor in organizations. Collaborations with international scholars and contributions to journals such as Organization Studies , Journal of Business Ethics , and Ephemera demonstrate his cross-institutional impact. Though the data lacks explicit student lists or scientific awards, his research on critical performativity and digital leadership tools underscores his relevance in contemporary organizational theory.

• Commedia dell'Arte
• 19th-Century Theatrical Adaptations
• Actor Dramaturgy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Simona Brunetti-Dep is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cultures and Civilizations at the University of Verona, specializing in theatre history, performance studies, and cultural heritage. Her research focuses on Commedia dell'Arte, 19th-century theatrical adaptations, and the Gonzaga family's patronage of spectacle in Mantua. She coordinates the Herla Project, documenting Gonzaga theatrical productions from 1480–1630. Active in teaching and administration, she leads courses on drama analysis, theatrical criticism, and performance theory. Key roles include President of the PhD Committee in Archaeology, Art History, and History, and member of the Faculty Board for Communication Studies. Her work bridges historical research, performance practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration through projects like PerformAbility and PUPPETS . Research: Commedia dell’Arte, French-Italian theatrical exchanges, puppetry theory, and directorial systems in 18th–20th century Europe. Teaching: Modules on drama analysis, theatre history, and performance spaces across undergraduate and graduate programs. Administration: Oversees communication strategy for the Department and chairs committees for academic quality (AQ) in Communication and Art History. She advises students on theses in theatrical disciplines and maintains a focus on scholarly editing, notably critical editions of Victor Hugo’s works. Her lab, LaMeDan , explores medieval and Dantean studies, complementing her broader engagement with performance historiography.

K.J. Rawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Queer and Transgender Archives
• Rhetorical Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

K.J. Rawson is Professor of English and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Northeastern University, where he directs the Humanities Center. His research integrates Digital Humanities with Rhetoric, LGBTQ+, and Feminist Studies, analyzing how archives shape cultural power. Research focuses on queer/trans archival practices and metadata systems. He founded the Digital Transgender Archive and chairs the Homosaurus editorial board, developing linked data vocabularies for LGBTQ+ resources. Publications explore archival representation and rhetorical frameworks. Recent work examines decolonization of digital collections and queer information activism through metadata systems. As Humanities Center Director, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Teaching includes courses on queer digital curation and archival methods that bridge theory and practice.

Bruce Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Folklore Studies
• Ethnography
• Documentary Film
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bruce Jackson is the SUNY Distinguished Professor and James Agee Professor of American Culture at the University at Buffalo. He holds academic appointments in the Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, and has cross-affiliations with American Studies, Comparative Literature, Media Studies, and Law. His research spans narrative theory, ethnography, film, and photography, with a focus on folklore, prison systems, and cultural documentation. Education: B.A., Rutgers University (1960); M.A., Indiana University (1962); Junior Fellow, Harvard Society of Fellows (1963-1967). Research interests include prison ethnography, documentary photography, and the intersection of art and social justice. His work often explores marginalized communities, criminal justice, and cultural preservation. Notable projects include Death Row (a film and book documenting Texas prison life), Killing Time: Life in the Arkansas Penitentiary , and extensive photographic archives of U.S. prisons. His 150+ publications include books on folklore, prison studies, and photography, as well as plays adapted from his works by the Wooster Group. Awards include France's L’ordre national du Mérite and the SUNY Distinguished Professor title (1990). Professional roles include Director of the Center for Studies in American Culture (1972–2010) and Co-Director of the UB Creative Arts Initiative (2015–2021). He has curated major photography exhibitions and advised on prison reform, criminal justice policy, and cultural projects globally. Community engagement includes roles on the Board of Directors for Market Arcade Film and Arts Center and advocacy for social justice causes. His work blends academic rigor with artistic innovation, bridging disciplines like anthropology, sociology, and visual arts.

Gillian Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• British and Irish Cultural History
• Theatre History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gillian Russell is a Professor of Eighteenth-Century Literature at the University of York, Department of English and Related Literature, since 2018. Previously affiliated with the University of Melbourne, she holds degrees from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on British and Irish literature/culture (1730–1830), emphasizing theatre history, gender studies, sociability, war studies, and print culture. Her major publications include Romantic Sociability (2002), Tracing War in British Enlightenment (co-edited, 2015), and Women, Sociability and Theatre in Georgian London (co-edited, 2007). Current projects explore Regency 'Flash' culture across Britain, Ireland, and Australia, Charles Lamb’s social networks, and political ephemera in early 19th-century Britain. A Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, Russell has secured significant grants from the Australian Research Council, including a 2010–2015 Professorial Fellowship. She has supervised PhD research on topics like queer historiography of the Ladies of Llangollen, military memoirs in Romanticism, and the political dimensions of eighteenth-century songs. Her work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary cultural studies, emphasizing material culture, social networks, and the intersection of literature with historical events like war.

Luke Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Contemporary Art
• Conceptual Art
• Installation Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luke Johnson serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Art at Colby College, maintaining his studio in Bixler 221 with contact email lujohnso@colby.edu. His academic appointment focuses on contemporary artistic practice within the institution's visual arts framework. Johnson's research centers on conceptual art and installation practices that interrogate trauma, memory, and structural frameworks through mixed media interventions. His work critically engages with archival materials, historical narratives, and societal constructs, often utilizing ephemera collections to explore intersections of personal identity and collective history. The integration of curatorial practice with artistic production forms a distinctive thread throughout his methodology. Analysis of Johnson's exhibition record from 2015-2025 reveals a progressive trajectory from intimate explorations of personal identity toward complex structural critiques of societal frameworks. Recurring themes include the deconstruction of historical narratives through material interventions, spatial investigations of power dynamics, and participatory approaches to knowledge production. His practice consistently merges conceptual rigor with tactile materiality across diverse media formats.

Douglas A. Guerraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• U.S. Literature
• Media Theory
• Popular Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Douglas A. Guerra is an Associate Professor of Literature and Technology at SUNY Oswego’s Department of English and Creative Writing. He directs the interdisciplinary American Studies Program and the English department, teaching courses in U.S. literature, media theory, popular culture, and the relationship between technological innovation and social structures. Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago, 2011 B.A., University of Chicago, 2001 Guerra’s research sits at the intersection of literary study, material culture, and media phenomenology, focusing on the long nineteenth-century U.S. His work employs procedural analysis, performance studies, queer theory, and critical sociology to explore marginalized media forms like games, stock imagery, and ephemera, redefining literary genres to uncover social practices around reading and playing. Current projects investigate ephemera’s role in building “human infrastructures” for collective survival. His scholarship has been supported by fellowships from The Strong Museum of Play, American Antiquarian Society, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Guerra co-founded the C19 Podcast and contributed to digital humanities projects like Romantic Circles, blending technical and scholarly expertise to innovate media annotation standards. Slantwise Moves: Games, Literature, and Social Invention in Nineteenth-Century America (2018, UPenn Press) – Ray and Pat Browne Award winner Guerra’s digital pedagogy, including experiments with proceduralized media, has been highlighted in the C19 Society’s #TeachingC19 series. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, merging literary analysis with technological and sociological frameworks to challenge traditional genre boundaries.

Vanessa Toulminمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Film Studies
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
• Popular Entertainment History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Vanessa Toulmin is the Chair in Early Film and Popular Entertainment and Director of City, Culture, and Public Engagement at the University of Sheffield. She holds a PhD from the School of English, focusing on the social history of travelling showpeople. Her research spans early film, circus history, and heritage regeneration, with a focus on cultural preservation and community engagement. Education: BA in Archaeology (University of Sheffield), PhD in English (University of Sheffield). Awards include the Chancellor’s Medal and AHRC Knowledge Exchange Fellowship. She established the National Fairground Archive and led heritage projects in Blackpool and Morecambe, contributing to cultural tourism and urban regeneration. Key roles include curating major exhibitions like Circus! Show of Shows , advising festivals, and directing Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind and Off the Shelf Festival. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, with over 300 annual events reaching 100,000+ attendees. Awards and recognitions include Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Professional memberships span heritage trusts, cultural councils, and advisory boards, emphasizing her leadership in cultural policy and urban development.