جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Archaeology
• Medieval History
• Cultural Heritage
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Heiki Valk is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Tartu's Institute of History and Archaeology, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, where he has held various positions since 1993. He currently leads the Archaeology Centre for Research and Infrastructure and maintains affiliations with several research networks including COMFORT and SEADDA. His administrative roles include editorship of Tutulus archaeological journal and leadership of the Seto Institute council. Valk's research focuses on: Rural archaeology of Medieval and Post-medieval Estonia Burial customs and cemetery studies (13th-18th centuries) Cultural connections between archaeology, folklore and ethnology Setomaa cultural heritage conservation Estonian hill forts and ethnic history Integration of archaeological and genetic research His work is currently funded by the research grant 'Eesti 11.-14. sajandil: kohalik ühiskond, traditsioonid ja kultuur muutuste ajastul' (PRG1931). Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Medieval Livonian society and religious life Archaeometric analysis of historical remains Fortification and conflict archaeology Sacred landscapes and folk traditions Cross-disciplinary approaches integrating archaeology with written sources Significant honors include: Estonian State Award for Research (2017) Order of the White Star V Class (2001) Two Estonian History Writing Prizes (2015, 2013) National Heritage Board Best Research Award (2021) Kultuurkapital Award for heritage tourism research (2022) He oversees archaeological infrastructure development, manages university collections and databases, and coordinates international fieldwork. His laboratory leads material analysis and maintains Estonia's archaeological information database established in 1999.

Robert Kachurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gothic Literature
• Horror Fiction
• British Romantic Poetry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Robert Kachur is Professor of English at McDaniel College, where he has taught diverse literature and writing courses for over twenty years, including horror fiction, British Romantic poetry, apocalyptic texts, and humor writing since 2019. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Nineteenth-Century British Literature from University of Wisconsin Madison (1996) M.A. in English Literature from University of Wisconsin Madison (1990) B.A. in English from University of Virginia (1983) Dr. Kachur's research bridges Gothic horror, trauma studies, and humor theory with focused analyses of Edgar Allan Poe's works, British Romanticism, and contemporary pop culture. His scholarship examines psychological and sociological dimensions of narrative, particularly how horror processes societal anxieties and humor impacts human behavior. His publications reveal consistent thematic threads: Poe's psychological complexity, Gothic adaptations in modern media like Twin Peaks, and interdisciplinary explorations of cultural symbols (e.g., candy in children's literature). Recent work expands into humor writing pedagogy and comedy production. His academic honors include: Ira G. Zepp Outstanding Teaching Award Faculty Scholarly Publications Award Ira G. Zepp Teaching Enhancement Grant Award Dr. Kachur actively mentors students through the Poe Club and research collaborations, notably co-authoring work with Cam Ostrander. His grant-funded projects enhance teaching innovation, while student testimonials highlight transformative classroom experiences. He is currently developing an interdisciplinary comedy program integrating writing, performance, and film production.