جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Design Research
• Installation Art
• Film and Animation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim Shore is a Senior Lecturer in the Design Research Institute at the School of Arts. His work spans installation art, film, animation, and public art projects, often focusing on site-specific interventions and collaborative practices. His research explores intersections between art, technology, and performance, with notable projects including BlindSpot (2015) and From Pillar to Post (2014). He has presented at conferences such as the Format International Photography Festival and Creative Animation Knowledge Exchange (CAKE). Key achievements include winning the New Opportunities Award (2015) for his film installation. His collaborations with artists like Marc Bosward and Stuart Poynton highlight his interest in multi-media public installations. Recent works emphasize projection mapping, light art, and the use of recycled materials in conceptual installations. Shore’s academic contributions include conference papers on topics like printing animation techniques and the role of repetition in artistic processes. His practice-based research often involves transforming historical sites into dynamic art spaces, as seen in his Museums at Night Event projects.

Nick Reidمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Linguistics
• Australian Aboriginal Languages Documentation
• Morphological and Syntactic Typology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Adjunct Associate Professor Nick Reid is an emeritus academic at the University of New England (UNE), specializing in Australian Aboriginal linguistics and language revitalization. He retired in 2019 but continues research on Daly River languages (NT), including Ngan'gikurunggurr and Ngan'giwumirri. His work bridges descriptive linguistics, ethnomusicology, and environmental science, notably linking Indigenous oral traditions to sea-level chronologies. A pioneer of online education, he co-developed UNE's Master of Applied Linguistics and created multimedia resources like the Phonetics: An Interactive Introduction CD-ROM. Reid holds a BA (Hons) and PhD from ANU, with research interests spanning morphosyntax, nominal classification systems, and Indigenous language maintenance. He collaborates with institutions like the Northern Institute (CDU) and the University of Melbourne on projects blending linguistics with environmental science. Awards include the Carrick Citation (2006) for student learning innovations and UNE's Vice-Chancellor's Award (2000) for teaching excellence. His publications emphasize language documentation, including grammars and curriculum resources for Aboriginal communities. Recent work focuses on collaborative projects with the Ngan’gi Schools Network and coastal inundation studies with Patrick Nunn. He has supervised numerous higher-degree students and remains active in eResearch initiatives, such as digitizing the Ngan’gi language collection.

Kathryn Hurlockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Crusades
• Pilgrimage Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Kathryn Hurlock is a Professor in Medieval History and Research Environment Lead for History at Manchester Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and has held leadership roles including Departmental Research Lead for History, Politics, and Philosophy. Her research focuses on medieval Welsh history, crusading movements, pilgrimage studies, and veterans’ history, with a particular interest in the intersection of war, trauma, and spirituality. She leads the Returning Soldier network and the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage. Her educational background includes a PhD specializing in medieval history, complementing her current roles mentoring staff and overseeing research activities in the department. Her research spans medieval warfare trauma, pilgrimage practices across centuries, and the legacy of crusading rhetoric in British and Irish contexts. She has published extensively, including monographs like Medieval Welsh Pilgrimage (2018) and the forthcoming St Winefride’s Well , as well as popular works such as Holy Places: How Pilgrimage Changed the World (2025). Dr Hurlock’s work bridges academic and public engagement, appearing on BBC Breakfast, Channel 4, and contributing to media outlets like The Independent . She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to history, emphasizing how past religious and military practices inform contemporary understandings of trauma, identity, and cultural memory.

Laura Cuchمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cultural Geography
• Food Cultures
• Urban Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Cuch is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. She holds a PhD in Cultural Geography from UCL (2022), an MA in Photography and Urban Cultures from Goldsmiths (2006), and a Photography Diploma from Barcelona's Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics (2004). Her work bridges cultural geography and visual art, focusing on migration, urban communities, and food cultures through participatory methods. Current roles: Lecturer in Sociology, Convenor of Cross-Platform Media Practice in BA Anthropology and Media Teaching: MA Photography and Urban Cultures, BA Media & Communications Research Interests: Visual sociology, material performativity, and the intersection of food, faith, and community in multicultural spaces. Notable projects include the ESRC-funded 'Food and Faith' fellowship exploring West London's faith communities, and the artistic 'Spiritual Flavours' project combining a cookbook, film, and spice lab. Awards: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023), Rieger Project Award (2020), Gourmand World Cookbook Awards shortlist (2020). Exhibitions include Tate Modern, Watermans Art Centre, and international photo festivals.

Marie-Gabrielle Rotieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Embodied Knowledge
• Butoh Dance
• Costume-led Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marie-Gabrielle Rotie is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her interdisciplinary practice explores embodied knowledge through Butoh dance, costume-led performance, and site-specific interventions. Research interests focus on human-animal-nature transformations, feminist theory, Gothic spirituality, and mythological archetypes. She received First Prize at Certamen Encuentros (2012) for performance work. Current projects examine ritual possession and landscape archaeology through lens-based media. Professional collaborations include choreography for Robert Eggers' films Nosferatu (2024) and The Northman (2022).

Almut Hintzeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indo-Iranian Philology
• Zoroastrian Literature
• Zoroastrian Religion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Almut Hintze is the Zartoshty Brothers Professor of Zoroastrianism at SOAS University of London, jointly appointed in the Department of Religions and Philosophies and the School of History, Religions and Philosophies. She holds an MPhil from the University of Oxford, a Dr phil. from the University of Erlangen, and a Dr habil. from Humboldt University of Berlin. Her research focuses on Indo-Iranian philology, Zoroastrian literature, and religion. She directs the ERC Advanced Grant project 'The Multimedia Yasna' (2016–2021), which examines the performance and transmission of the Yasna ritual through digital humanities methodologies. The project integrates philological analysis with interactive film documentation to make ancient texts accessible globally. Her primary research interests include: Oral and written transmission of Avestan texts Zoroastrian ritual practices Cross-cultural religious exchanges Digital reconstruction of historical rituals Professor Hintze's publications emphasize linguistic analysis of ancient Iranian texts and material culture, often exploring intersections between philology, archaeology, and digital humanities. Her work frequently addresses themes of ritual performance, manuscript preservation, and religious evolution in pre-Islamic Iran. She received the distinction of Fellow of the British Academy in 2015 for her contributions to Iranian studies. As primary supervisor for ten PhD students, her mentorship spans topics including Sogdian literature, Yaghnobi linguistics, and Neo-Zoroastrian movements. She leads multiple international collaborations involving researchers from the UK, Germany, India, and Iran.

Phillip Hutchisonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Media Studies
• Journalism History
• Television Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Phillip Hutchison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Strategic Communication at the University of Kentucky's College of Communication and Information. His research explores media phenomenology and historical television practices. Hutchison's scholarship focuses on media rituals, cultural memory, and television history. His work examines topics ranging from local television phenomenology to cultural criticism of media figures and genres. Recent publications analyze media rituals in American television history and carnivalesque elements in entertainment formats.

• Post-WWII American Literature
• Science Fiction
• Film
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matt Garite serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Literature at Wake Forest University, teaching courses such as ENG 150: Literature Interprets the World from his office in Tribble Hall (C5E). Contact details include phone (336) 758-7243 and email garitema@wfu.edu. Education PhD, University at Buffalo (Dissertation: "Green Futures: A Cultural History of Ecotopia from the Cold War to the Present") MA, Syracuse University BA, Syracuse University Research Interests Garite's scholarship centers on post-WWII American literature, science fiction, film, Marxism, ecocriticism, critical theory, and cultural studies. His work critically examines utopian/dystopian narratives through intersections of environmental crises, corporate power structures, and media ideologies, consistently applying Marxist and ecocritical frameworks to analyze cultural production. Publication Trends His publications demonstrate evolving engagement with cultural artifacts—from contemporary art exhibitions to digital games—revealing persistent analysis of transparency, ritual, and interactivity as ideological constructs. The corpus reflects methodological consistency in deconstructing power dynamics within media forms while bridging literary analysis with political economy. Scientific Awards No scientific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the source material. Advising and Grants Information regarding graduate student mentorship, research grants, or funded projects was not provided in the available text. Research Infrastructure No laboratories, research centers, or collaborative teams associated with Garite were mentioned in the source documentation.

Tom Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Popular Music
• Ethnomusicology
• Music Industry Entrepreneurship
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Wagner serves as a Teaching Fellow in Music Performance and Digital Arts within the Department of Music at Royal Holloway, University of London's School of Performance and Digital Arts, where he also directs curriculum and skills development. His role encompasses teaching performance, entrepreneurship, and music industry modules while leading university ensembles. Education: PhD in Ethnomusicology, Royal Holloway, University of London (2013) MMus in Ethnomusicology, Goldsmiths, University of London (2009) MM in Percussion Performance, Rutgers University–New Brunswick (2005) BM in Percussion Performance, New England Conservatory of Music (2003) Wagner's research critically examines music's social, cultural, and economic value in hyper-mediated consumer societies, with foundational work on music branding in global evangelical megachurches (evidenced by his 2019 Routledge monograph). His current focus analyzes artist-centric business models through the lens of digital capitalism and ethical consumerism in streaming ecosystems. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three converging trajectories: transnational religious music flows (particularly megachurches and new spiritualities), virtual concert participation dynamics, and critical political economy of music platforms. These works consistently apply ethnographic methods to interrogate power structures in digital music economies. As a performer-scholar, Wagner founded the RHUL Balkan Ensemble , Edinburgh Balkan Music Project , and Royal Holloway Percussion Ensemble , maintaining active performance ties with groups like Tatcho Drom while bridging academic and artistic practice.

Miranda Crowdusمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Alternative Judaism(s)
• Jewish Liturgy
• Jewish Popular Culture
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Miranda Crowdus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religions and Cultures at Concordia University. She directs the Institute for Canadian Jewish Studies and holds the Research Chair in Canadian Jewish Studies, focusing on the intersection of ethnomusicology and Jewish Studies. Her work explores Jewish cultural heritage and sustainability through a transnational lens. Research Interests: Alternative Judaism(s) Jewish Liturgy and Popular Culture Ethnomusicology and Critical Gender Studies Cultural Heritage and Sustainability Practice as Research methodologies Publications Trends: Crowdus' work spans Jewish music pedagogy, Mizrahi and Romaniote traditions, decolonial sound practices, and queer perspectives on heritage. Her recent articles analyze intertextuality in Israeli hip-hop, cultural sustainability frameworks, and gender dynamics in religious music. Current Projects: She collaborates with Dr. Sacha Kagan on the DFG-funded project 'Queering Jewish Cultural Heritage in Europe,' re-examining heritage concepts through reparative responses and creative encounters.

Jo Farb Hernandezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Folk Art Studies
• Cultural Preservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jo Farb Hernandez is a Professor of Art and Art History and Director of the Thompson Gallery at San José State University (SJSU), part of the School of Art and Design. She holds a Master of Arts from UCLA (1975) and a B.A. in Political Science and French from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1974). Her career spans over four decades in museum leadership, including directorships at the Monterey Peninsula Museum of Art (1985–2001) and the Triton Museum of Art (1978–1985). Research focuses on art environments, folk art, and cultural preservation. Notable works include Singular Spaces: Spanish Art Environments (2014) and Forms of Tradition in Contemporary Spain (2005). She has curated exhibitions globally and produced documentaries like Forms of Tradition in Contemporary Spain . Awards include the Fulbright Senior Scholar (2008), San José State University President’s Scholar (2014), and multiple film festival accolades. Professional leadership includes roles with the American Association of Museums, California Association of Museums, and SPACES. Her community service spans grant evaluations, speaker engagements, and advocacy for traditional arts. Fluent in French, Spanish, and Catalan, she bridges academic, curatorial, and community initiatives.

Theodore W Burghمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Near Eastern Archaeology
• Hebrew Bible Anthropology
• Ancient Musicology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Theodore Burgh is Associate Professor specializing in Near Eastern archaeology and ancient musicology. His fieldwork includes directing excavations at Jordan's Tel Jalul Project and Sicilian sites, analyzing material cultures of ancient Israel/Palestine. Research reconstructs Syro-Palestinian music traditions through artifact analysis while examining intersections of archaeology, biblical studies, and critical race theory. Publications include studies of Iron Age musical instruments and Canaanite religious iconography.

Burkhard Schnepelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Divine Kingship
• Political Theology
• Personhood and Agency
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Burkhard Schnepel is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Philosophy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, associated with the Faculty of Philosophy I. His work spans comparative anthropology, political theology, and Indian Ocean studies. Education: Not explicitly detailed, but affiliated with Wolfson College (Oxford), Heidelberg University, and Frankfurt University. Research interests include: Divine Kingship: Comparative analysis of Shilluk kingship (Southern Sudan) and East Indian jungle kingship. Cultural Heritage: Interactions between tourism, historical representation, and postcolonial narratives. Liminality: Studying personhood through dreams, fools, and nocturnal phenomena. Indian Ocean: Transmaritime connectivity via Mauritius and port cities. Articles and projects focus on heritage commodification, ritual authority, and maritime networks, with keywords spanning anthropology, political theology, and oceanic studies. He currently leads the Connectivity in Motion: Port Cities of the Indian Ocean Max Planck Fellowship Project. Scientific awards: Max Planck Fellowship Program, DAAD support, German Research Foundation grants, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation funding. Advising: Mentored students on topics like Shilluk interregnum and Indian Ocean cultural dynamics, securing grants for their research.

Richard Caustonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Music Composition
• Political Themes in Art
• Interdisciplinary Art-Music Projects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Richard Causton is a leading contemporary composer at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Music , where he also supervises PhD students. His work bridges political critique , mythological themes , and technical innovation in orchestral and chamber music. Studied at University of York , Royal College of Music , and Scuola Civica, Milan under Franco Donatoni Current projects include IRCAM Artistic Research Residency (2022-2023) developing Electro-Magnetically-Prepared Piano with Per Bloland His compositions explore: Temporal duality in works like Ik zeg: NU (2019) and If I Could Tell You (2024) William Blake's influence through pieces such as Twenty-Seven Heavens (2012) and Chamber Symphony (2010) Instrumental innovation including custom-built microtonal bells for The Persistence of Memory (1995) Recent article trends show: 15 compositions spanning 1992-2024 Focus on time perception (7 works), political allegory (5 works), and instrumental transformation (6 works) Emphasis on spatial sound design and live-recorded interplay Scientific recognition includes: 2006 Royal Philharmonic Society Award for Phoenix British Composer Award First Prize at International 'Nuove Sincronie' Competition 2019 International Rostrum Commendation for Ik zeg: NU Active grants and affiliations: IRCAM Artistic Research Residency (2022-2023) Sound Investment commissioning scheme (for Chamber Symphony ) 2012 London 2012 Cultural Olympiad participant Collaborations with BBC Symphony Orchestra , London Sinfonietta , and Britten Sinfonia

Karen Leederمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern German Culture
• GDR Literature
• Translation Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Karen Leeder holds the Schwarz-Taylor Chair of German Language and Literature at the University of Oxford's Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, affiliated with The Queen's College. Her research traces from East German underground art scenes to contemporary German poetry's intersections with science, translation, and memory. She leads the 'AfterWords' project exploring postmodernity's literary inheritance and will assume an International Visiting Professorship in Beijing (2025). As a prize-winning translator, she bridges German and English literary cultures, notably for Durs Grünbein, Ulrike Almut Sandig, and Evelyn Schlag. Her editorial roles include co-founding the 'Companions to Contemporary German Culture' series and serving on journal boards like German Monitor . Her academic career includes grants from the British Academy, AHRC, and Einstein Visiting Fellowship (2023). Awards span translation prizes (English PEN, Schlegel-Tieck) and creative residencies. She curates public engagement initiatives like #OxfordReadsKafka and the Mediating Modern Poetry platform. Supervised doctoral topics encompass GDR literature, women's writing, and Berlin Republic cultural studies. Research interests span: GDR cultural production, post-1945 German poetry, translation as creative practice, ecocritical theory, late style aesthetics, and transnational literary networks. Recent work interrogates ecological poetics, digital humanities, and post-humanist frameworks in contemporary German expression.