جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

James R. Brennanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African History
• Colonialism and Decolonization
• Imperialism Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. James R. Brennan is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Illinois, serving as Director of Undergraduate Studies. He holds additional appointments as Associate Professor in the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Center for African Studies. His research focuses on African colonial and post-colonial history, with specializations in imperialism, race, and transnational networks. Brennan has received prestigious awards including the Conrad Humanities Scholar (2019–2024) and the Bethwell A. Ogot Book Award (2013). His work examines topics such as Islamic politics in Tanzania, Cold War intelligence networks, and cultural histories of print media in East Africa. Brennan co-edited Dar es Salaam: Histories from an Emerging African Metropolis (2007) and authored (2012). He currently serves as Co-Editor of the . Research Affiliations: Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Center for African Studies Key Honors: ACLS Ryskamp Fellowship (2012–2015), LBJ Library Moody Grant (2013) Brennan’s recent scholarship explores intersections between religion, governance, and decolonization processes in Eastern Africa, with a focus on understudied actors like political intelligence figures and print culture entrepreneurs.

Sarah Van Beurdenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African History
• African Art History
• Museum Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Van Beurden is an Associate Professor of History and African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University, with affiliations in the Department of History of Art. She specializes in modern African and transnational history, focusing on colonial and postcolonial cultural politics, museum studies, and art restitution. Her work examines how cultural heritage has been used to legitimize colonial and postcolonial regimes in Central Africa. Education: Ph.D. in History (University of Pennsylvania), M.A. in American Studies (Lehigh University), M.A. and B.A. in Modern History (KU Leuven, Belgium). Key Roles: Chair of Restitution Belgium (2020–2024), Member of Belgian Parliamentary Commission on Colonial Past (2020–2021), Visiting Scholar at Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (2014–2018), and Fellow of the School for Advanced Research (2023–2024). Research: Explores colonial collecting practices, museum ethics, and the politics of cultural heritage. Notable publications include Authentically African: Arts and the Transnational Politics of Congolese Culture (2015) and co-edited volumes on colonial collections and postcolonial planning. Teaching: Courses cover African history, art, and colonialism, including AFAMAST 1121: African Civilizations and HIST 5650: Seminar in World History . Awards: Finalist for the ACASA Arnold Rubin Prize, Weatherhead Fellowship, and multiple international fellowships.

Paloma Martinez-Cruzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latina/o Cultural Studies
• Performance and Popular Culture
• Borderlands and Indigenous Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paloma Martinez-Cruz is a Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and Program Director for Latino/a Studies at The Ohio State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and specializes in contemporary hemispheric cultural production, with a focus on performance, decolonial methodologies, and feminist theory. Her work bridges academia and activism through projects like the Taco Reparations Brigade and Onda Latinx Ohio. Key research areas include Latina/o Music and Sound Studies, Borderlands and Indigenous Studies, and Gender in Latino Cultures. Notable publications include Women and Knowledge in Mesoamerica (2011), Food Fight! (2019), and La Pocha Nostra: A Handbook for the Rebel Artist (2020). She has also translated Conceição Evaristo’s Ponciá Vicencio and edited Rebeldes: A Proyecto Latina Anthology . Prof. Martinez-Cruz leads initiatives such as the OSU Día de los Muertos Celebrations and serves as a faculty advisor for Sigma Delta Pi. Her scholarship intersects performance art, foodways, and radical pedagogy, emphasizing decolonial frameworks and community engagement. Her recent work explores topics like millennial mestizaje, culinary decolonization, and rebel artist methodologies in post-democratic contexts. She collaborates with artists like Guillermo Gómez-Peña to develop interdisciplinary performance practices.

• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Latine Theatre and Performance
• Transitional Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noe Montez is an Associate Professor of Theatre Studies at Emory University. His research focuses on Latine theatre, transitional justice in post-dictatorship Argentina, and doctoral education in the arts. He holds a PhD from Indiana University and is a former editor of Theatre Topics (2018–2021). Currently, he serves as Vice President for Publications at the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR) and Vice President for Professional Development at the Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE). Montez has written Memory, Transitional Justice, and Theatre in Postdictatorship Argentina and co-edited the Routledge Companion to Latine Theatre and Performance . His current projects include studies on Black activism in sports and Critical University Studies frameworks for performance disciplines. He is also leading a large-scale investigation into PhD career trajectories in Theatre and Performance Studies since 2011. His awards include the Mid-America Theatre Conference Robert A. Schanke Award and grants from ASTR for his work on doctoral education. As a practitioner, he works as a dramaturg, director, and actor with institutions like Cleveland Play House and Boston's Sleeping Weazel Theatre. His teaching emphasizes queer pedagogy and inclusive practices, supported by fellowships and service awards. Montez has presented research at major conferences including the MLA, ASA, and Hemispheric Institute of Politics and Performance. His work bridges academic scholarship with community engagement, exemplified by projects like the Latina/o Theatre Wikiturgy initiative to decolonize digital archives.

Dianne M. Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African Diaspora Religions
• Womanist Theology
• Caribbean Religious Cultures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dianne M. Stewart is the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University, specializing in African heritage religious cultures in the Caribbean and the Americas. She holds joint appointments in the Departments of African American Studies and Religion within Emory College of Arts and Sciences. Education: Ph.D. Systematic Theology, Union Theological Seminary M.Div. Theology & Culture, Harvard Divinity School B.A. English & African American Studies, Colgate University Stewart's research examines African-derived religious traditions in the Anglophone Caribbean, womanist approaches to religion and society, and the impact of African civilizations on religious formation in the African diaspora. Her scholarship spans multiple monographs addressing Jamaican religious experiences, African American marriage patterns, and Trinidadian religious identity. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on African Atlantic religious exchange, particularly examining Yoruba-Orisa traditions in Trinidad, Kumina practices in Jamaica, and the theological implications of African diaspora religious continuity. Recent work investigates the intersections of religious identity, cultural memory, and political expression in postcolonial contexts. Stewart has received numerous honors including the Diamond Award (2024), Faculty Award for Inclusive Excellence (2023), and Fulbright Scholarship (2006). She directs the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program and co-edits Duke University Press's book series on Religious Cultures of African and African Diaspora People. Her research extends beyond the Caribbean to Central Africa, where she conducted fieldwork on prophetic religious movements and Kongolese Catholic influences on Afro-Protestant institutions in the Atlantic world.

• Cultural and Historical Foundations of Education
• Psychoanalysis in Education
• Public Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paula M. Salvio is a Professor of Education at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and an affiliate professor in Classics, Humanities, and Italian Studies within the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on cultural and historical foundations of education, particularly exploring psychoanalysis, life-writing, and the impacts of marginalization, trauma, and war on women, children, and youth. She examines how historical transitions like wars and revolutions influence education, culture, and politics. Her interdisciplinary work combines archival research with visual and literary analysis, engaging feminist and post-colonial theories. Salvio has authored books including Anne Sexton: Teacher of Weird Abundance (2007) and The Story-Takers (2017), and co-edited volumes such as Love’s Return: Psychoanalytic Essays on Childhood, Teaching, and Learning (2006). Her research has been supported by grants from the Canadian SSHRC, U.S. Department of Education, and others. She received notable awards like the Critics Choice Award from the American Educational Studies Association and the Lindberg Award from UNH’s College of Liberal Arts. Her teaching spans courses in educational studies, curriculum theory, and qualitative research methods. She actively mentors students and faculty while contributing to initiatives in program development, shared governance, and academic assessment. Salvio also engages in public humanities through writing on cookbooks and food blogs as forms of public pedagogy, reflecting on hegemonic and counter-cultural narratives. Her recent work delves into fascist legacies in Italy, antimafia resistance movements, and critical explorations of childhood in neoliberal contexts. She emphasizes listening practices in community-based media projects and the ethical dimensions of memory work in education.

Kristin Holodakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Film Production
• Cinematography
• Scriptwriting
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristin Holodak is an Associate Professor in Digital Media and Performing Arts at Marquette University’s Diederich College of Communication. She specializes in film production, directing, and editing, with a focus on narrative and documentary filmmaking. Her academic roles include directing the Marquette Student Film Festival, advising Film Club, and serving on university-wide committees on teaching and honors. Dr. Holodak holds an MFA in Film Production from Boston University, an MS in Corporate Communication from Ithaca College, and a BA in Broadcasting from SUNY Oswego. Her professional experience spans over 15 years in digital media creation for organizations like the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Institution, and National Geographic. Her research interests include cinematography, scriptwriting, and advanced editing techniques. Notable works include the award-winning films *X’ed Out* (2021), *Insomnia* (2020), and *Young of the Year* (2018), which have screened at festivals globally. She has also received prestigious awards such as the 2021 Diederich College Scholar of the Year and the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2018). Dr. Holodak teaches courses like Advanced Production & Portfolio, Corporate Media, and Cinematography. Her grants include funding for documentaries like *WanderMKE* and *Enid’s Wall*. She actively contributes to professional organizations such as Women in Film & Video and the University Film and Video Association. Her advising work spans independent student projects in scriptwriting, documentary production, and genre filmmaking, with a focus on fostering inclusive and engaged learning environments.

Ambar Basuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Cultural Studies
• Underprivilege and Marginalized Communities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ambar Basu is a Professor & Department Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of South Florida , part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on intersections of culture, communication, and underprivilege in global health contexts. He employs critical ethnography and autoethnography to document narratives from marginalized communities, emphasizing reflexive methodologies and collaborative knowledge production. Dr. Basu serves as Senior Editor for Health Communication and co-edits the Critical Cultural Studies in Global Health Communication book series with Routledge. His work critiques neoliberal and colonial structures impacting healthcare access, particularly for sex workers, undocumented immigrants, and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. Recent studies examine water access inequities, pandemic vaccination communication, and carcerality in addiction recovery. He has published extensively on post-AIDS discourse, cultural resistance narratives, and structural violence in health communication. Key contributions include editing Post-AIDS Discourse in Health Communication: Sociocultural Interpretations (2021) and co-authoring over 40 peer-reviewed articles. His research bridges academic scholarship with practical interventions, advocating for participatory approaches in global health initiatives.

Michael Evertonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 19th-Century American Literature
• Book History
• Publishing History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Everton is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University and serves as the Print Culture Program Coordinator. His research focuses on 19th-century American literature, book history, and publishing ethics, with a particular emphasis on copyright norms and transatlantic publishing practices. He has held prestigious fellowships at institutions like the Huntington Library and the American Antiquarian Society. His work includes the book The Grand Chorus of Complaint (2011) and an edition of Billy Budd, Sailor by Herman Melville (2016). He is co-editing a new book on the 'courtesy of the trade' publishing norms and is a general editor of the Broadview Anthology of American Literature . Everton holds a BA from James Madison University, an MA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a PhD from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. His recent teaching includes courses on book history, Moby-Dick, poetry and intermediality, and theories of reading. His research trends span postsecularism in early U.S. literature, religious themes, and the intersection of media and literary form. His articles explore topics like authorship ethics, historical publishing networks, and the socio-cultural dimensions of literary production. Research Highlights: Co-editing a cross-Atlantic publishing norms study with Robert Spoo Expanding into postsecularism and religious discourse in early American texts Leading the Broadview Anthology editorial team His honors include fellowships from leading bibliographic institutions, reflecting his scholarly impact. Teaching and research intersect in exploring how material book forms shape literary meaning. Current projects emphasize transnational publishing ethics and the sociocultural role of literature in early America.

Andrea Jean Queeleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African diaspora
• Caribbean migration
• Racial politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrea Jean Queeley is Associate Professor of Anthropology and African & African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University. Her interdisciplinary research examines African diasporic formations, racial politics, and cultural practice across Caribbean and US contexts. Research investigates intra-Caribbean migration, Cuban racial politics, and decolonial knowledge production. She collaborates on the edited volume Gloria Rolando: Memory, Liberation and the African Diaspora Through Cuban Film , amplifying marginalized voices in cultural scholarship. Publications analyze Anglophone Caribbean communities in Cuba, diaspora-return narratives, and post-Katrina community recovery. Her work employs ethnographic and archival methods to trace connections across Black diasporic spaces. Dr. Queeley teaches courses on Caribbean migration, race in revolutionary Cuba, and African diasporic cultures. She mentors graduate research in Black diaspora studies and community-engaged scholarship.

John C. Ballمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial Literature
• Canadian Literature
• Ecocriticism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John C. Ball is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of New Brunswick. His work bridges postcolonial and diaspora theory , ecocriticism , satire studies , and Canadian literature , with a focus on fiction, historical narratives, and creative writing. Author of Imagining London: Postcolonial Fiction and the Transnational Metropolis (2004) and Satire and the Postcolonial Novel (2003) Co-editor of The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Fiction (2011) and special issues of Studies in Canadian Literature , including The Ruptured Commons (2024) His recent scholarship applies risk theory and eco-cosmopolitanism to analyze climate change narratives and postcolonial oceanic representations. He has directed local theatre productions for Theatre UNB and supervised over 33 graduate theses in literature and creative writing.

Thomas J. Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Finance
• Responsible Investing
• Emerging Risk Management
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Thomas J. Walker is a Professor of Finance at Concordia University, specializing in Sustainable Finance, Emerging Risk Management, and Fintech. He serves as Director of the Jacques Ménard - BMO Centre for Capital Markets and holds the Concordia Research Chair in Emerging Risk Management (Tier 1). Since 2025, he has been the Executive Director (Academic) of the Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF). Research Interests: Sustainability & Climate Change, Responsible Investing, Banking, Corporate Governance, Securities Litigation, Venture Capital. Publications: Over 80 journal articles and 20 edited books, focusing on sustainable financial systems, risk modeling, and fintech's role in environmental challenges. Labs & Teams: Leads the Jacques Ménard - BMO Centre for Capital Markets and the Institute for Sustainable Finance, driving interdisciplinary research on climate risk and financial stability.

Rachel Gordon Loubeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Documentary Film
• Social Documentary Film
• Editing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rachel Gordon Loube is an adjunct film professor at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), specializing in documentary filmmaking and editing. She teaches graduate-level courses and holds an MFA in Social Documentary Film from SVA. Her work focuses on storytelling through nuanced, heartfelt narratives. Education: BA (with honors), Brandeis University MFA (with honors), School of Visual Arts Research & Work: Rachel produces and edits documentaries addressing social issues, cultural history, and artistic processes. Notable projects include Every Tuesday: A Portrait of The New Yorker Cartoonists (Tribeca 2012, Student Academy Award® winner) and the in-production Descendants of Devenishuk , exploring a town’s heritage. Awards: Student Academy Award® (2013) Tribeca Film Festival World Premiere (2012) Grants & Fellowships: 2024 SVA MFA Social Documentary Film Alumni Editing Fellowship for Descendants of Devenishuk . Community Engagement: Co-leader of Docshop, a nonprofit collective supporting documentary filmmakers through peer collaboration and project workshops.

Brett Barryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Audio Production
• Broadcast Performance
• Media Trends
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Brett Barry is a Lecturer at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Department of Digital Media & Journalism. He holds an M.A. in Television-Radio-Film from the same institution. His teaching focuses on Audio Production, Broadcast Performance, and Media Trends. Barry maintains a professional career in voice-over performance (narration, audiobooks, commercials), audio production/editing, and documentary production for networks like A&E, History, and Discovery. He holds certifications in Avid Media Composer 6.5 and Final Cut Pro X. Professional affiliations include the Audio Engineering Society and Audio Publishers Association. His 2013 Audio Engineering Society Conference paper explored music industry reissues, reflecting his expertise in audio engineering and media history. Barry operates a professional website at www.brettsvoice.com and maintains a LinkedIn profile.

Dana Shockleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Editing
• Post-Production
• Television Production

Dana Shockley is Professor of Film and Television at Savannah College of Art and Design, teaching post-production techniques including Avid software and editing aesthetics since 2019. She holds an M.A. in Film from Boston University and a B.A. in English from Longwood College. Industry credits span 25+ years as editor and assistant editor on projects like Lucifer (2017), Switched at Birth (2016), and Veronica Mars (2004-2006). Professional work demonstrates expertise in narrative structure across genres: episodic dramas use multi-storyline integration, documentaries prioritize historical clarity, and comedies employ precise timing. Recent projects emphasize accessibility representation and VFX coordination. As Local 700 (Motion Picture Editors Guild) member, she bridges industry practices with academic instruction. Prior teaching includes Columbia College Hollywood (2012-2014).