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Martha Lincolnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medical Anthropology
• Cultural Politics of Public Health
• Biopolitics
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Martha Lincoln is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at San Francisco State University (SFSU), specializing in medical and cultural anthropology. She holds a Ph.D. from the CUNY Graduate Center and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley’s Prevention Research Center. Her research focuses on the cultural politics of public health, biopolitics, and political economic impacts on healthcare systems, with extensive fieldwork in Vietnam since 2008. Key projects include studies on Vietnam’s healthcare stratification, urban cholera outbreaks, and alcohol use cultures, culminating in her 2021 book Epidemic Politics in Contemporary Vietnam . Her current U.S.-based research examines affective economies in medical crowdfunding for cancer, supported by the Marcus Award and NSF funding. Lincoln contributes frequently to public discourse on pandemics, publishing opinion pieces in Nature , The Atlantic , and CNN , and has been featured in national/international media like BBC and New York Times . She co-edits the Journal of Vietnamese Studies and advises M.A. students pursuing cultural/medical anthropology. Lincoln teaches courses including Medical Anthropology, STEM and Social Justice, and The Craft of Anthropological Writing. Her scholarly awards include the Marcus Early Career Research Award (2021) and NSF Scholars Award (2022). She advocates for public health memorialization and critiques U.S. pandemic response policies in high-impact essays.

Eric Stephenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Religion and Law in the US
• Legal Theory
• Religious Liberty Jurisprudence
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Eric Stephen is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida’s School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies with a courtesy appointment in Religious Studies. He holds a PhD in Religion from Harvard University and a JD from Yale Law School. His research focuses on the intersection of religion, law, and secularism in American history, particularly how legal frameworks shape religious identity and vice versa. Key projects include analyzing late 19th-century secularism’s legal roots and modern religious activism’s influence on Supreme Court cases like Hobby Lobby and Kennedy v. Bremerton. Education includes a BA from Wesleyan University (2013), MTS from Harvard Divinity School (2016), and dual PhD/JD degrees from Harvard and Yale (2023). He teaches courses on constitutional law, law and politics, and religion-sexuality intersections. Research interests span American legal history, Gilded Age freethought movements, and the Free Exercise/Establishment Clauses. His work bridges religious studies, political science, and legal theory, with publications in journals like American Religion Journal and International Journal of Sport and Religion . He has received prestigious awards including the Yale Law School Legal History Fellowship and the John L. Loeb Research Fellowship. Professional service includes roles as a Founding Editor of the Yale Journal of Law & Liberation and Co-Chair of the AAR Secularism & Secularity Unit. Teaching spans constitutional law, religious pluralism, and bioethics, with experience at Yale Law School, Harvard, and Wesleyan. His skills include statistical analysis (Stata/R-Studio), GIS mapping, and multilingual proficiency in Spanish and German.

Christopher B. R. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Substance Use Studies
• Harm Reduction
• Critical Drug Studies
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Dr. Christopher B. R. Smith is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a cross-appointment to the Faculty of Medicine’s Community Health and Humanities. His research focuses on substance use, harm reduction, and Critical Drug Studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration with People Who Use Drugs (PUD). He teaches theories from Public Health, Sociology, and Cultural Studies, integrating anarchist principles to bridge academic and community practices. Smith’s work spans Canada, the U.S., and Australia, with expertise in methadone maintenance treatment, overdose prevention, and social work curriculum reform. He has led federal research projects, including a Public Health Agency of Canada study on risk behaviors among people who inject drugs. His publications include the book Addiction, Modernity, and the City and co-edited volumes on harm reduction. He actively collaborates with service users in policy development and has contributed to zines like Mad Pride on the Rock . Smith’s teaching and research aim to center marginalized voices, prioritizing community engagement and anti-oppressive practices. He advises students on topics ranging from trans health services to international drug policy. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive grants and leadership roles highlight his scholarly impact.

Joseph D. Foukonaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• South Pacific Studies
• Melanesian History
• Pacific Legal Systems
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Joseph D. Foukona is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Previously, he served as a lecturer for ten years at the University of the South Pacific. His research focuses on Pacific legal systems, climate change displacement, and postcolonial governance, with expertise in Melanesian history and land tenure systems. He holds a PhD from the Australian National University, complementing his LLB, LLM from the University of the South Pacific, and LLM from Victoria University of Wellington. Dr. Foukona's work bridges legal theory and practical governance challenges in the Pacific. His research explores how customary practices interact with modern legal frameworks, particularly in urban land management and climate-induced displacement. Publications highlight themes like exclusionary land policies, agreement-making cultures, and the intersection of law and environmental justice. His academic contributions have been recognized through professional awards and publications in leading journals such as The Contemporary Pacific and Oceania . He currently teaches courses related to Pacific history, legal systems, and postcolonial studies. Dr. Foukona continues to engage in applied research addressing developmental challenges in Melanesia.

Annulla Lindersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Sociology
• Historical Sociology
• Social Movements
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Annulla Linders is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on capital punishment as a cultural institution, gender studies, historical sociology, and social movements. She leads a book project analyzing the transformation of execution audiences in the U.S., emphasizing symbolic forces and contentious politics. Her work integrates qualitative methods and comparative historical approaches. Dr. Linders has secured grants including a National Science Foundation award ($149,720) investigating human-technology interactions in smart buildings and a NCAA grant ($4,234) exploring race in college basketball mentoring. She co-led a European Commission-funded project on unemployment activism in Europe (€800,000). Her publications span topics like sonic elements in executions, gendered resistance at gallows, and immigrant health practices. She has presented widely on execution technologies and punishment sociology, including the 2018 NCSA Presidential Address on execution audiences. Linders’ research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, combining historical analysis with contemporary social issues. Her work bridges cultural studies and criminology, addressing how institutions like capital punishment reflect societal values and contestations.

• Japanese History
• Medieval Studies
• Buddhist Studies
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Professor Mikael Adolphson is the Keidanren Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES). He holds academic affiliations with Trinity College as a Fellow and Director of Studies. Previously, he served at the University of Alberta as Professor of Japanese Cultural Studies and Harvard University as an Assistant/Associate Professor of Japanese History. Education: B.A. in History from Lund University (1984), studied Japanese at Stockholm University, and earned a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1995). His research focuses on medieval Japanese history, Buddhism, economic history, and the construction of historical narratives. Current projects include Sino-Japanese trade in the 12th century and a translation/digitization project for the Azuma Kagami . Research Interests: Medieval Japanese society, monastic warriors, Sino-Japanese trade, historical document analysis, and the intersection of religion and power. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending Annales School methods with East Asian studies. Teaching: Offers courses ranging from introductory East Asian Studies to advanced seminars on medieval Japanese history and literature. Advising/Grants: Supervises graduate students in premodern/modern Japanese history, Buddhism, and cultural studies. Notable current advisees include Thomas Booth (Tokusei Protests), Andrew Fischer (Loyalty in 16th-century Japan), and Mirko Winckel (Tōji temple's role in medieval Japan). Publications: Authored influential books such as The Teeth and Claws of the Buddha and Lovable Losers: The Heike in Action and Memory , with over 60 articles and book chapters on topics like monastic influence, medieval trade, and religious violence.

Stephen Plantمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Christian Theology
• Political Theology
• International Development
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Dr. Stephen Plant is Dean and Runcie Fellow at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, and lectures in Christian theology and ethics within the Faculty of Divinity. His academic work focuses on 20th-century Protestant theology, Karl Barth, theology and international development, and political theology. Plant has authored and edited influential books, including Bonhoeffer (2004) and The SPCK Introduction to Simone Weil (2007). He previously edited Theology journal (2007–2013) and is currently writing a book on theology and international development for Bloomsbury Press. His research bridges theology with contemporary issues, emphasizing ethical and political dimensions. Plant supervises doctoral students in theology and development, and his work engages with historical figures like Bonhoeffer and Barth, exploring their relevance to modern challenges. Plant’s affiliations include Trinity Hall and the Faculty of Divinity. He is actively involved in theological education and interdisciplinary dialogue. His publications reflect a commitment to rigorous scholarship and practical theological engagement. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to theological discourse are widely recognized in academic circles. Plant advises students on topics such as 20th-century Protestant theology and political theology. His work often intersects with global development ethics, reflecting a holistic approach to faith and social justice.

Robert Lemelsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Transcultural Psychiatry
• Ethnographic Film
• Southeast Asian Studies (Bali, Java)
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Robert Lemelson is an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Research Anthropologist at the Semel Institute of Neuroscience. He holds an M.A. from the University of Chicago (1987) and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from UCLA (1999). His work focuses on transcultural psychiatry, psychological anthropology, and ethnographic filmmaking in Indonesia, particularly Bali and Java. Lemelson has produced over a dozen award-winning documentaries exploring mental illness, trauma, and cultural practices, including 40 Years of Silence: An Indonesian Tragedy and the Afflictions series. He founded Elemental Productions (2007) and serves as President of the Foundation for Psychocultural Research since 1999, promoting interdisciplinary research in neuroscience and social sciences. His research investigates the intersections of culture, history, and mental health, with a focus on topics like structural violence, gender-based violence, and the efficacy of traditional healing systems. He has conducted fieldwork in Indonesia since 1997, producing longitudinal studies on neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, PTSD, and OCD through both academic and cinematic mediums. Lemelson’s work bridges anthropological theory with applied filmmaking, emphasizing ethical representation and participatory methodologies. Award highlights include the Distinguished Teaching Award (2003) and numerous film accolades like the Silver Screen Award (2010) and Best Asian Documentary (2013). His films have screened globally at festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival and the Taiwan International Ethnographic Film Festival. Lemelson continues to explore innovative ways to document and analyze cultural dimensions of mental health through interdisciplinary collaboration.

J. Arch Gettyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Soviet History
• Stalin Era
• Political Repression
• +۴ مورد دیگر

J. Arch Getty (1949-2025) was Distinguished Research Professor of History at UCLA, specializing in Stalin-era Soviet politics. His archival work revolutionized understanding of the Great Purges by revealing the Communist Party's organizational chaos and regional fragmentation. Getty pioneered access to Soviet archives during glasnost, establishing the Russian Publications Series that produced essential research guides. His quantitative analysis of repression statistics with Zemskov and Rittersporn remains definitive. Major works include Origins of the Great Purges (1985) debunking totalitarian models and Practicing Stalinism (2014) tracing continuities with pre-revolutionary political culture. He received UCLA's Faculty Research Lectureship in 2016. Guggenheim Fellowship NEH Fellowship Boston College Alumni Award UCLA Distinguished Teacher Award Getty mentored generations of Soviet historians through the Praxis International project and UCEAP Moscow Center.

Cristina Marinhoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Political Psychology
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Media and Political Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Marinho is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from Loughborough University and an MSc in Social and Organisational Psychology from ISCTE (University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal). Her research focuses on political manipulation, rhetorical strategies in parliamentary discourse, and public engagement with climate change communication. She actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students in qualitative methodologies and dissertation work. Education : PhD, Social Psychology, Loughborough University (UK) MSc, Social and Organisational Psychology, ISCTE, Portugal Her research investigates how politicians misrepresent reality through statistical manipulation and historical mythmaking, with a focus on Portuguese parliamentary rituals and UK/EU political discourse. Collaborations include projects on climate change communication with Dr Sue Widdicombe and Dr Rahul Sambaraju. She has published extensively with co-author Michael Billig on topics like political rhetoric and critical discourse analysis. Teaching responsibilities include Qualitative Social Psychology Lab, Psychology Mini-Dissertation supervision, and coordination of the Qualitative Methodologies in Psychological Research (QMiPR) course. She maintains regular office hours for student advising.

Andrew Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gothic Literature
• Literature and Science
• 19th-Century Literature
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Professor Andrew Smith holds the position of Professor of Nineteenth-Century English Literature at the School of English, University of Sheffield. He specializes in Gothic literature, literature and science, and critical theory, with a focus on the long nineteenth century. His research explores the intersections of Gothic traditions with philosophy, medicine, and cultural history. He co-directs the Centre for the History of the Gothic and oversees the PhD programme in English Literature. Smith earned his MA and PhD at the University of Southampton, with his doctoral work focused on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Gothic literature. He has published extensively, including monographs like Gothic Death 1740–1914 and Gothic Fiction and the Writing of Trauma , and edited volumes such as The Cambridge Companion to Frankenstein . He serves as a series editor for multiple academic presses, including the Gothic Literary Studies series with UWP and the Edinburgh Companions to the Gothic . He has been recognized with prestigious fellowships: Royal Society of Arts (2007), English Association (2008), and Royal Historical Society (2015). His professional roles include past presidency of the International Gothic Association and editorial board memberships for journals like Gothic Studies and Journal of Literature and Science . Teaching focuses on Romantic and Victorian literature, including modules on fin-de-siècle Gothic and interdisciplinary themes. He has supervised numerous PhD theses and acted as an external examiner at multiple institutions. Smith collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as the Rethinking the Nineteenth Century series, and leads initiatives like the Edinburgh Companions to the Gothic . His work bridges literary analysis with historical, scientific, and cultural contexts, shaping contemporary Gothic scholarship.

• Religion Studies
• Global History of Religion
• Indigenous Christian Movements
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Adrian Hermann is a Professor at the Department of Religion Studies, University of Bonn, affiliated with the Forum Internationale Wissenschaft. His research focuses on global religious history, transregional networks, and media's role in religious discourse. He leads the Bonn Lab for Analog Games and Imaginative Play, exploring intersections between play and religious practice. Key interests include indigenous Christian movements in colonial contexts, conceptual histories of religion vs. science, and digital culture's impact on religious expression. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his academic career includes roles at the University of Bonn and participation in international research networks. His work bridges historiography with contemporary issues, emphasizing decolonial perspectives and media studies. Recent publications analyze religious themes in science fiction, transcontinental indigenous Christian public spheres, and digital RPG communities as sites of theological exploration. His research has been supported by third-party funding though specific grants are unspecified. He actively contributes to academic discourse through symposia, review articles, and methodological explorations in religious studies.

Natasha Hellerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Buddhism
• Religious History
• Literature and Religion
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Natasha Heller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on cultural history of Chinese Buddhism, spanning premodern (10th-14th centuries) and contemporary eras. She explores uncharted perspectives in religious history, emphasizing intersections between religion and literature. Her first monograph, Illusory Abiding: The Cultural Construction of the Chan Monk Zhongfeng Mingben , examines Yuan dynasty Buddhist practices through poetry and calligraphy. Her second book, Literature for Little Bodhisattvas , analyzes Buddhist children’s literature in modern Taiwan. Current projects include a study on trees in Chinese Buddhism, addressing environmental history and arboreal temporalities. Dr. Heller is a Faculty Fellow at UVA’s Institute for Humanities and Global Cultures (2023–2025) and teaches in the First Year Engagements program. Her work bridges religious studies, literary analysis, and environmental humanities. She advises graduate students on topics like Buddhist Modernities and Religion-Literature-Culture intersections. Her research outputs include over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a focus on Chan Buddhism, religious pedagogy, and material culture. She has reviewed major scholarly works and contributed to encyclopedic projects such as Brill’s Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Upcoming projects aim to redefine Buddhist historiography through environmental frameworks, challenging anthropocentric approaches. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates textual analysis with socio-cultural contexts, offering innovative insights into East Asian religions.

Maggie Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Journalism
• Social Issues
• Death Rituals
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Maggie Jones is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. She is a prominent contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine , focusing on social issues including youth culture, immigration, gender dynamics, racial justice, and death rituals. Her reporting spans global locations like Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Myanmar, Guatemala, and across the U.S., emphasizing intersectional narratives. Her research interests revolve around the sociocultural dimensions of mortality, aging, digital identity, and marginalized communities’ struggles. Notable works include explorations of pandemic-era funeral practices, online pornography’s impact on adolescents, and adoptee repatriation movements. Jones holds a 2012 Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University and a 2014 Senior Ochberg Fellowship from Columbia University’s Dart Center, reflecting her expertise in trauma-informed journalism. Her articles critically examine contemporary societal challenges, blending investigative rigor with humanistic storytelling. Awards include National Magazine Award finalist status. While no formal advising roles are listed, her journalism often engages with educational themes through public discourse. Jones maintains active participation in literary and journalistic communities via platforms like The Smithsonian , Smithsonian Magazine , and the Pittsburgh Contemporary Writers Series.

Irene Calàمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ancient Medicine
• Byzantine Philology
• Medical Textual Transmission
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irene Calà is a Researcher at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and Ulm Universität, specializing in ancient medicine and Byzantine philology. Her work focuses on the textual transmission of medical works from Late Antiquity, particularly Aetius of Amida’s Libri medicinales . She holds a PhD from Università di Bologna and has held postdoctoral positions at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and the Max Planck Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte. Education: PhD in Byzantine Philology, Università di Bologna (2012) Master’s in Classical Letters, Università degli Studi di Palermo (2008) Research Interests: Medical manuscripts of Late Antiquity Transmission of Galenic texts into Syriac and Latin History of pharmacology and gynaecology Manuscript paleography and codicology Current Projects: DFG-funded critical edition of Aetius’ Libri medicinales Books 10/14 (2018–2024) Analysis of Syriac Galen Palimpsest manuscripts Teaching: Medical Terminology courses at Ulm Universität Seminars on Aetius’ manuscript tradition at Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin Labs/Networks: Member of ‘Interpreters of Medicine’ research group (Castilla-La Mancha University) Associated with ‘Médecine grecque’ (CNRS UMR 8167, Paris)