جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laurel Forsterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Women's Studies
• Feminist Media Studies
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laurel Forster is an Associate Professor in Cultural History at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Film, Media, and Creative Technologies (Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries). Her research focuses on women's cultures, print media, feminism, and media representations of women, with a specialization in women’s magazines, cookbooks, and domestic texts. She has authored monographs like *Magazine Movements: Women's Culture, Feminisms and Media Form* and co-led the Heritage Lottery-funded 'Women's Community Activism in Portsmouth since 1960' project. Current projects include *The Determined Sewist: Domestic Sewing and the Media*, exploring media’s role in domestic practices. Her work bridges historical and contemporary analyses of feminist print culture, emphasizing how periodicals and domestic media shape women's agency. She has edited special editions on 'Cookbook Politics' (Food and Foodways, 2023) and co-edited collections on women’s periodicals (2020). Her research also addresses 1970s British television, May Sinclair’s modernism, and wartime narratives. Notable grants include the Heritage Lottery Fund for oral history projects documenting women’s activism in Portsmouth. She supervises PhD students in cultural history and feminist media studies.

Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genre theory
• Modern and contemporary Japanese literature
• Intercultural relations
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit is a Professor (Senior Professor since 2016) at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese Studies, with a focus on literature and cultural studies. She has held significant academic positions including Director of the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School of Literary Studies (2010–2015) and Director of the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo (1996–2004). Her scholarship bridges modern Japanese literature, transnational cultural dialogues, and translation theory. Research Interests: Genre theory, autobiography, intercultural relations, lexicography, and food/hospitality studies. Publications: Extensive monographs, edited volumes, and critical essays on Japanese literary identity, self-representation, and transcultural dynamics. Awards: Federal Order of Merit (2024), Japan-Foundation Prize (2021), NIHU Prize (2014), Leopoldina membership (2013), and Order of the Rising Sun (2011). Key Contributions: Prominent works include foundational research on the shishōsetsu genre, critical lexicography projects, and interdisciplinary explorations of Japanese cultural modernization. Her academic career spans institutions in Germany and Japan, emphasizing the intersection of textual analysis and sociocultural phenomena.

Nicolas Doninمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musicology
• 20th- and 21st-Century Music History
• Compositional Process
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Donin is a Professor and Chair of Musicology at the University of Geneva and a Senior Researcher at IRCAM (Paris), leading the 'Analysis of Musical Practices' team within STMS Labs. He specializes in interdisciplinary musicology, focusing on 20th- and 21st-century musics, compositional processes, and the intersection of music history with social sciences. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 2020, he has held key roles such as Head of IRCAM’s Research Group and Pedagogical Board Member at the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales. His research explores post-Wagnerian listening practices, post-spectral aesthetics, and ethnography of creative processes. He led major French research programs (MuTeC, GEMME) and founded the Tracking Creative Process in Music conference series. Over 100 publications span music analysis, composition theory, and interdisciplinarity, with edited volumes like *L’Analyse musicale, une pratique et son histoire* (2009) and *Théories de la composition musicale au XXe siècle* (2013). As an associate member of Oxford University’s Faculty of Music and the Centre de Recherche sur les Arts et le Langage, he contributes to musicological discourse and institutional leadership. His work bridges empirical research, historical analysis, and social science methodologies.

• Comparative Literature
• Victorian Literature
• Twentieth-Century Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catherine Brown is the Assistant Dean for Humanics and Associate Professor of English at Northeastern University London, where she leads the English program and focuses on 19th- and 20th-century literature, comparative studies (particularly Anglo-Russian), and veganism in literature. She holds a PhD in English and Russian Literature from the University of Cambridge and has taught at institutions including the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Greenwich. Her research includes a major project on the intersection of torture and fiction, emphasizing contemporary democratic practices. Dr. Brown’s educational background includes a BA in English Literature (University of Cambridge, 1998), an MSc in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies (London School of Economics, 1999), an MA in Comparative Literature (University College London, 2003), and a PhD (Cambridge, 2008). She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves as Vice President of the D.H. Lawrence Society, directing its London reading group. Her research interests span George Eliot, D.H. Lawrence, ecocriticism, and vegan theory. Recent work explores themes of modernism, cultural identity, and the body in literature. She has published extensively, including co-editing Journal of DH Lawrence Studies and The Reception of George Eliot in Europe . Dr. Brown has received the Academic Podcaster of the Year award (University of Oxford, 2012). She advises on academic programs, contributes to global university partnerships, and serves as an external examiner for Edinburgh Napier University and Blackpool and the Fylde College. Her advocacy extends to mental health and academic outreach, and she actively participates in committees for international D.H. Lawrence conferences.

Colin Jagerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religion and Literature
• Literature and Philosophy
• Romantic Literature
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Colin Jager is a Professor of English and Director of the Center for Cultural Analysis at Rutgers University since 2000. He specializes in Romantic literature, secularism, literature and philosophy, and theories of consciousness. Jager holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (2000) and has served as Interim Chair of the English Department and a Leverhulme Visiting Professor at Lancaster University (2018). Research Interests: Jager’s work bridges literature, religion, and secular studies. His research explores secularism’s impact on modernity, Romanticism’s conceptual frameworks, and intersections of cognitive science with literary theory. Key themes include secular modernity’s discontents, post-secular theory, and cognitive approaches to consciousness. His books include *The Book of God* (2007) and *Unquiet Things* (2015). Recent Articles: Jager’s recent work focuses on panpsychism in Romanticism, secularism’s literary dimensions, and rethinking religious belief. His articles analyze texts by Shelley, Byron, and Coleridge, emphasizing their engagement with secular critique and metaphysical inquiry. Awards & Leadership: Jager’s interdisciplinary leadership includes directing the Center for Cultural Analysis, fostering collaborations across humanities disciplines. His edited volumes, such as *Working with A Secular Age* (2016), reflect his engagement with Charles Taylor’s theories. He regularly contributes to academic debates on religion, literature, and political thought. Teaching: Jager teaches Romantic literature, secular studies, and theory courses, emphasizing close reading and interdisciplinary approaches. His courses include *Romanticism and Consciousness* and *Secularism from the Enlightenment to Romanticism*.

Christina Hainzlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sustainable Development
• Democracy Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christina Hainzl is the Head of the Platform for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and the Research Lab Democracy and Society in Transition at the University for Continuing Education Krems. She serves as an affiliated researcher at the University Ca' Foscari, Venice, and represents the university in the European Science Diplomacy Alliance. Her work focuses on contemporary challenges in democracy, sustainable development, cultural heritage, and science diplomacy. Dr. Hainzl holds a degree in contemporary history, art history, and political communication. She previously worked as a curator and research assistant at institutions like Lentos and Landesmuseum OÖ, alongside roles at the Institute for Art after 1945 in Linz. Her professional experience includes research stays in Florence, Rome, New York, and Washington DC, as well as internships at the Embassy of the Arab League and the American Anti-Discrimination Committee. Her research interests span socio-ecological transitions in urban contexts, democracy backsliding in Europe, material culture studies, and science diplomacy's role in cultural heritage protection. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects such as 'European Un/Orders,' examining Europe's global challenges, and has co-edited volumes on antisemitism post-1945 and pandemic-era healthcare policies. Christina Hainzl has received grants from the Rockefeller Foundation Archive Centre and the Emmanuel and Sophie Fohn Foundation for Visual Arts. Her work integrates academic research with practical applications, emphasizing societal transformations and evidence-based policy solutions. She collaborates across disciplines, leading initiatives on federalism and democratic resilience while maintaining a focus on art's role in societal discourse.

Damian Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Sociology
• Environmental Sociology
• Urban Political Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Damian White is a Professor of Social Theory and Environmental Sociology at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he served as Head of the History, Philosophy and the Social Sciences department (2012–16) and Dean of Liberal Arts (2017–22). He holds degrees from Keele University (BA), Birbeck College (MS), and the University of Essex (PhD). His work bridges political sociology, environmental studies, and design theory, focusing on post-carbon transitions, urban ecologies, and the intersections of labor, ecology, and futurism. Education: BA, Keele University MS, Birbeck College PhD, University of Essex Research interests include the political sociology of design/architecture, environmental-labor studies, post-carbon transitions, utopian/dystopian futures, and critical urban studies. His books include Designing the Just Transition?: Design Politics, Labor and Post Carbon Futures (forthcoming 2026) and Environments, Nature and Social Theory (2015). He has edited volumes on technonatures, Colin Ward’s writings, and Bookchin’s critical theory. His articles analyze climate futures, just transitions, and the role of design in ecological modernization. Awards include the Edna Schaffer Humanist Award (2008) and the John R. Frazier Teaching Award (2012). He has held roles at Goldsmiths College (University of London) and James Madison University. Advising and grants: While no specific students are listed, his research emphasizes collaborative design and labor-centered approaches to sustainability. Editorial roles include Design Philosophy Papers , Science as Culture , and InTAR: Journal of Adaptive Reuse . Labs/teams: His work engages interdisciplinary teams in climate futures research, design politics, and eco-socialist frameworks.

Jacob Risingerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Romanticism
• Eighteenth-Century Literature & Philosophy
• Transatlantic Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jacob Risinger is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of English at The Ohio State University. His research bridges Romanticism, eighteenth-century literature and philosophy, and transatlantic studies, with a focus on Stoicism’s influence on literary creativity. He directs the Wordsworth Circle and co-edits Literature Compass’s Nineteenth Century Networks section. Risinger holds a PhD from Harvard University (2014), an MSt from Oxford (2007), and a BA from Middlebury College (2006). Key research focuses include the ethics of emotion in Romanticism, the evolution of 'power' as an aesthetic concept during the Industrial Revolution, and the transatlantic afterlife of Romanticism. His book Stoic Romanticism and the Ethics of Emotion (2021) reinterprets Stoicism’s role in shaping Romantic creativity. Current projects explore literary influence’s ethical dimensions and American Romanticism’s untimely legacy. Teaching awards include the university’s highest honor, the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching (2022), and the English Department’s Undergraduate Professor of the Year (2017). He designs interdisciplinary courses like Ecopoetics: From the Enlightenment to the End of Nature and graduate seminars on Romanticism and critique. Risinger has received grants as a Global Arts and Humanities Faculty Fellow (2021) and has authored over 15 articles, including seminal works on Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Emerson. His work appears in ELH , SEL , and European Romantic Review .

William A. Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Victorian Literature
• Literary Theory
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William A. Cohen is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Maryland, serving as Associate Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Studies. He previously held roles such as Chair of the English Department and Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on Victorian literature, the history of sexuality, sensory studies, and literary theory. Cohen’s work bridges interdisciplinary approaches, exploring themes like embodiment, filth, and cultural norms in 19th-century texts. His notable publications include Sex Scandal: The Private Parts of Victorian Fiction (1996), Filth: Dirt, Disgust, and Modern Life (2005, co-edited), and Embodied: Victorian Literature and the Senses (2009). He has also contributed to journals like PMLA and Victorian Literature and Culture . Research Interests: Victorian literature, LGBTQ studies, sensory theory, cultural materialism, and the intersection of language and identity. Awards: Faculty Service Award (2012), Honorable Mention for Donald Gray Prize (2014). Grants & Fellowships: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship, Camargo Foundation Fellowship, grants from Clark and Huntington Libraries. Cohen serves on advisory boards for Victorian Literature and Culture and Studies in Sensory History . He has guest-edited special issues, including the Victorian Dirt collection for Victorian Network .

Deborah Nordenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin American Politics
• Civil-Military Relations
• Democratization Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Norden is a Professor of Political Science at the Department of Political Science, Whittier University. Her academic focus centers on Latin American politics, particularly civil-military relations and democratization processes in Argentina and Venezuela. She holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Norden’s research explores topics such as military rebellions, authoritarian transitions, and the role of international actors in promoting democracy. She authored Military Rebellion in Argentina: Between Coups and Consolidation (1996) and co-authored Argentina and the United States: Changing Relations in a Changing World (2002). Her recent work examines irregular transfers of power in Latin America and democracy promotion strategies by international bodies. She has received grants from institutions including the American Political Science Association (APSA), Stanford University, and the Center for Latin American Studies at UC Berkeley. Norden served as Acting Central America Country Director in the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inter-American Affairs (1997) and holds a fellowship from Women in International Security. She is affiliated with the APSA, Latin American Studies Association, and the International Studies Association. Norden’s publications span journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, with a focus on Venezuela’s political-military dynamics, Argentine democratization, and comparative civil-military studies. Her research bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy implications in Latin America.

• Cardiovascular Imaging
• Molecular Imaging
• Translational Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albert J. Sinusas, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine and Radiology & Biomedical Imaging) at Yale University School of Medicine and holds adjunct roles in Biomedical Engineering. He leads the Yale Translational Research Imaging Center (Y-TRIC) and directs Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging at Yale New Haven Hospital. His roles include Chairman of multiple committees (Yale Radioactive Drug Research Committee, Radiation Safety Committee) and Board Member of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Nuclear/PET imaging. Dr. Sinusas earned his MD from the University of Vermont and completed training in Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma and Cardiology/Nuclear Cardiology at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on cardiovascular imaging innovations, including molecular imaging of myocardial injury, angiogenesis, and peripheral artery disease. His translational work employs multidisciplinary modalities such as PET/CT, SPECT/CT, MRI, and echocardiography. He leads NIH-funded grants and trains researchers through a T32 grant. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, he co-edited textbooks on cardiovascular molecular imaging and hybrid imaging in cardiovascular medicine. Key research interests include developing novel imaging tracers, AI-enhanced diagnostic tools, and non-invasive assessment of cardiovascular pathophysiology. Notable contributions include advancements in PET-derived myocardial blood flow quantification and SPECT imaging optimization using deep learning. Dr. Sinusas has received prestigious awards like the SNMMI Hermann Blumgart Award (2008) and is frequently recognized in 'Best Doctors in America.' He serves on editorial boards for Journal of Nuclear Medicine , Journal of Nuclear Cardiology , and JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging . His clinical expertise includes ECG, stress testing, and interpretation of SPECT/PET imaging studies. He oversees Y-TRIC’s mission to bridge preclinical and clinical imaging research, fostering collaboration across engineering, radiology, and cardiology.

Lauge Poulsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• International Law
• Political Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Lauge Poulsen is the Deputy Head of the Department of Political Science at University College London (UCL), specializing in the politics and law of international economic relations. He holds a professorial role and has served as Chair of the OECD’s climate change and investment law programme since 2021. Previously, he advised the UK House of Commons International Trade Committee (2017–2020) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He was awarded an OBE in 2022 for contributions to UK trade policy. His academic background includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, and visiting roles at the Brookings Institution and Melbourne Law School. He edits three major journals: Journal of International Economic Law , Journal of International Dispute Settlement , and World Trade Review . Research focuses on international investment treaties, climate change law, and political economy. Notable works include The Political Economy of the Investment Treaty Regime (OUP, 2017) and Bounded Rationality and Economic Diplomacy (CUP, 2015), the latter winning the ISA Best Book Award in International Political Economy. His recent articles address treaty compliance, climate change governance, and investment dispute resolution frameworks. Teaching modules include Trade Policy and Climate Change, and International Political Economy. He supervises PhD students in international economic relations and law. Awards include OBE (2022) and the ISA Best Book Award (2015). His advisory work bridges academia and policy, shaping UK trade strategy and global investment frameworks.

Sarah M.A. Gualtieriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Middle East Migration Studies
• Arab American Studies
• Critical Ethnic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah M.A. Gualtieri is a Professor at the University of Southern California, affiliated with the Departments of American Studies and Ethnicity, History, and Middle East Studies. Her research bridges Middle East Migration Studies, Arab American Studies, and Critical Ethnic Studies, with a focus on race, gender, and power dynamics. She holds a B.A. in History from McGill University, an M.A. and Ph.D. in Middle East Studies and History from the University of Chicago. Key research projects include Arab Angelenos , exploring Syrian migration to Los Angeles and inter-ethnic relations, and her award-winning book Between Arab and White , which redefined Arab diaspora studies. Her work interrogates racialization processes, legal discrimination, and diasporic identity formation through historical case studies like the lynching of Syrian immigrant Nicholas Romey in the Jim Crow South. Awarded NEH and ACLS fellowships, Dr. Gualtieri has contributed to PBS documentaries like Faces of America and served as interim chair of her department. Her interdisciplinary approach links historical analysis to contemporary debates on migration, race, and gender, with publications spanning books, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed journals. Awards: Mary C. Turpie Prize (2024), NEH Fellowship (2016-17), ACLS Ryskamp Fellowship (2008-09) Service: Editor for Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Culture , consultant for major media projects Grants: Over $22,000 for Arab Angelenos project (2010-11), USC Visions and Voices funding (2007-08) Her work establishes critical dialogues between Arab American Studies and broader ethnic studies frameworks, emphasizing transnational linkages and marginalized histories.

Sally Totmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Middle Eastern Politics
• International Relations
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sally Totman is a political scientist and Head of School of Social Work and Arts at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Master of Politics and Public Policy, and a Doctor of Philosophy. Previously, she held roles at Deakin University, Macquarie University, and Champlain College. Her expertise lies in Middle Eastern politics, international relations, and cultural representation in Hollywood. She co-founded the Middle East Studies Forum at Deakin University and led the Centre for Middle East and North African Studies at Macquarie University. Research Interests: Professor Totman focuses on Middle Eastern and North African politics, Hollywood's portrayal of foreign policy, and political leadership analysis. She has authored books like *How Hollywood Projects Foreign Policy* and co-edited *Global Crises and Risks*. Her current research examines MENA representation in film and popular culture. Teaching & Awards: With 25+ years of teaching experience in online and located environments, she has earned numerous teaching awards. Her pedagogical innovations include online simulations for Middle East politics education. Professional Activities: She serves on the Gulf/2000 Project at Columbia University and Australian Institute of International Affairs. Recent publications address U.S.-Middle East relations, Tunisia's democracy challenges, and Australia's strategic engagements in the region. Grants & Supervision: She has successfully supervised HDR candidates and contributed to educational equity through simulations for off-campus students.

Elizabeth A. Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Communication
• Health Communication
• High Reliability Organizations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health Recent work includes: Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024) Emotional sustainability in human services (2022) Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018) Virtual team communication dynamics (2011) She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.