جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonsoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spanish Literature
• Literary Theory
• Comparative Literature
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Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonso is a Professor at the Universidad de Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities within the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature . Her academic work focuses on critical discourse analysis and contemporary Spanish theater studies. Doctoral thesis: El discurso crítico sobre el teatro del franquismo a la transición (1966-1982) Research group: History and Epistemology of Literary Theory Research Interests span: Spanish Literature and Francoist Memory Comparative Dramaturgical Analysis Post-Transition Theater Evolution Critical Discourse Theory Publication Trends over the last decade reveal deep engagement with: Memory and Trauma in Spanish Theater Metaphorical Language in Performance Transatlantic Cultural Exchange Body Politics under Censorship

• Modernism
• Postmodernism
• Avant-garde
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Prof. Dr. hab. Joanna Orska is a faculty member at the Institute of Polish Philology , University of Wrocław, specializing in modernism, postmodernism, and avant-garde studies. She oversees the Contemporary Critical Forms Workshop and co-founded the Textual Culture and Practice program. Her research bridges literary criticism, poetry analysis, and translation theory. Department of Post-1918 Literature (since 2004) Key focus: Avant-garde syntax, poetic constructivism, and transnational literary discourse Her publications analyze Polish poetry (1989–present), avant-garde manifestos, and intermediality in literary works. She co-edited Learning to Walk: Programmatic Texts of the Late Avant-garde (2019) and participates in international conferences on mountain humanities and literary culture. As a juror for the Wisława Szymborska and Silesius Poetry Awards, she shapes contemporary Polish literary criticism. Recent trends in her work include metalepsis in translation, retro-avant-garde movements, and intersections of politics and poetic form. She collaborates with European institutions like the German Historical Institute and Leibniz-Institut, with articles appearing in Teksty Drugie , Ruch Literacki , and Nowe Książki .

Reiner Leistمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photography
• Social Documentaries
• Sociology through Art
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Reiner Leist is a Professor in Studio Art at Hunter College (CUNY), specializing in photography and long-term documentary projects. He previously taught at MIT (2000–2003). His work examines societal dynamics, history, and urban landscapes through photographic narratives. Notable series include 'Window' (20-year NYC documentation), 'South Africa: Blue Portraits' (1989–1993), and 'Another Country' (2014). Leist's research interests center on the intersection of individual lives and societal structures, using photography to explore themes like memory, identity, and political change. Key exhibitions include solo shows at the Museum of Photography Berlin (2006/2007), Julie Saul Gallery (2006), and Walter Storms Galerie (2016). His monographs include Window: Eleven Septembers (2006) and Another Country (2014). He has received awards such as the Kunstpreis Berlin Förderpreis (2006) and a Mellon Foundation Fellowship (2007-2008). His work is in collections like the New York Public Library and the Museum für Fotografie Berlin. Leist's advising and grants include CUNY's Presidential Fund (2015) and multiple PSC-CUNY Research Awards. His projects often involve collaborations with institutions like the Norton Museum of Art and the Goethe Institute. He has also contributed to public art initiatives, such as the 'Green Library' installation in Tokyo (2002).

• 20th-21st Century Polish Literature
• Literary Theory
• Poetry Studies
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Dr. Małgorzata Gorczyńska is a researcher at the University of Wrocław's Institute of Polish Philology , affiliated with the Department of Polish Literature of the 20th and 21st Centuries . Her work focuses on modernist and contemporary Polish poetry, particularly the oeuvre of Tomasz Różycki and Bolesław Leśmian, employing non-hermeneutic and sensory analytical frameworks. Research Interests : Non-hermeneutic verse analysis, intertextuality in Różycki's works, somatic metaphors, Czech-Polish literary exchanges, and sensory representation in Polish modernism. Publications highlight studies on litanic forms, philosophical theodicies in poetry, and critical reception of Leśmian's modernism. Collaborative works include edited volumes like Wyobraźnia i pedanteria (2008). Methodology bridges cognitive theory, cultural studies, and literary semiotics, notably in analyzing Gumbrecht's theoretical frameworks and their application to Polish poetry.

Tressie McMillan Cottomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology
• Education Policy
• Inequality Studies
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Tressie McMillan Cottom is a sociologist, professor, and cultural critic specializing in higher education, inequality, and media. She is a New York Times columnist since 2022 and a 2020 MacArthur Fellowship recipient. Her work critiques for-profit colleges, digital culture, and societal power structures through books like Lower Ed and Thick . She resides in Chapel Hill, NC, and is currently writing an essay collection and memoir. Her research bridges sociology and public discourse, addressing topics such as economic precarity, political polarization, and cultural identity. She frequently comments on issues like student debt, social media’s societal impact, and the intersection of race, gender, and politics. Recent articles analyze country music’s political alignment, AI’s societal risks, and the GOP’s cultural strategies. She also critiques Trump’s electoral tactics and the Democratic Party’s electoral failures. Her writing synthesizes academic rigor with accessible public commentary, influencing debates on inequality and institutional change. Awarded the prestigious MacArthur grant for her innovative scholarship, Dr. Cottom’s work underscores the urgency of addressing structural inequities through interdisciplinary analysis and public engagement.

Colleen Kennedy-Karpatمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Adaptation
• French Cinema
• Film Genre
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Colleen Kennedy-Karpat is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Design (COMD) at Bilkent University's Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture, where she serves as Graduate Programs Coordinator and directs both the M.A. in Media and Visual Studies and M.F.A. in Media and Design programs. Her academic profile centers on film and adaptation studies, with emphases on French cinema, stardom, and cultural prestige mechanisms. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in French Literature and Culture from Rutgers University (2011) M.A. in French Literature and Culture from Rutgers University (2004) Dr. Kennedy-Karpat's research investigates adaptation across media platforms, French cinematic traditions (particularly 1930s cinema and contemporary auteurs like Agnès Varda), and the cultural economies of awards and stardom. She examines transnational flows in media production, nostalgia's role in adaptation, and pedagogical approaches to film studies, often intersecting gender studies and postcolonial theory. Her work bridges historical analysis with digital humanities methodologies. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving expertise from foundational French cinema studies toward digital sustainability (e.g., Agnès Varda's legacy) and transnational adaptations (e.g., Turkish cinema, video games). Recent projects demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across gender studies, science fiction, and pedagogy, while maintaining core focus on adaptation theory and cinematic prestige systems. Award recognition includes: Northeast Modern Language Association Book Award for Rogues, Romance, and Exoticism in French Cinema of the 1930s (2013) As an educator, she oversees graduate programs and teaches courses including Analysis of Moving Image, Film Theory and Criticism, and Adaptation in Media. She co-hosts the podcast "You Made Me Watch That?!" (2022–present) and contributes to the Bilkent Media Future Initiative and New Media Open Lab, fostering collaborative research in media production and digital storytelling. Her conference organization includes "Gender and Sustainability: Agnès Varda’s Sustaining Legacy" (2020) and the upcoming Association of Adaptation Studies conference "Adaptation, Restoration, Rebirth" (2025).

• Cultural Theory
• Media Studies
• Popular Culture
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Dr. Dan Hassler-Forest is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Culture Studies at Utrecht University, within the Faculty of Humanities. He specializes in cultural theory, media history, and popular culture analysis, particularly focusing on transmedia storytelling and critical race theory. His research examines how social power dynamics manifest in popular media, with a focus on major entertainment franchises like Fast & Furious . He is also a member of the Utrecht Young Academy, an interdisciplinary network for early-career researchers. Background: After completing his PhD at the University of Amsterdam on post-9/11 superhero films, he held positions there before joining Utrecht University in 2015. His teaching covers fan culture, media industries, and critical race theory. Research & Publications: He has authored/co-authored books on topics ranging from science fiction to Janelle Monáe’s Afrofuturism. Ongoing projects include a monograph on the Fast & Furious franchise. His work appears in journals like Science Fiction Film and Television and Adaptation . Public Engagement: A frequent media commentator, he contributes to platforms like The Washington Post and collaborates with cultural institutions such as EYE Film Museum and Impakt. His analyses address contemporary media’s role in political identity formation and societal debates. Awards: Recognized through his Utrecht Young Academy membership, highlighting his interdisciplinary contributions to open societies research.

• Tourism Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
• Sustainable Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Intan Purwandani is a researcher at the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, KU Leuven, Belgium. She holds a BSc in Tourism Studies from Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia) and an MSc in Leisure, Tourism, and Environment from Wageningen University (Netherlands). Her work focuses on Muslim tourist mobilities, sustainability, and the socio-cultural impacts of tourism development, particularly in Halal tourism and its Islamic historical linkages. Education: BSc in Tourism Studies, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia MSc in Leisure, Tourism, and Environment, Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands Research Interests: Her research explores the intersection of tourism, religion, and sustainability, analyzing how Muslim tourists navigate lifestyle, belief systems, and environmental concerns. She investigates policy localization, overtourism dynamics, and the ecological politics of tourism development in Southeast Asia and Europe. Publications Overview: Her scholarly output spans topics like Halal tourism governance, pandemic-induced leisure shifts, and the socio-environmental consequences of tourism. Keywords include Tourism Studies , Cultural Anthropology , Islamic Studies , and Sustainable Development , with sub-fields addressing niche areas such as Sharia-Compliant Tourism , Travel Agent Practices , and Temporal Overtourism . Contact: Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200e, 3001 Leuven, Belgium. Phone: +32 16 37 66 99

MUHAMMET BİLAL TOLANمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Arabic Language and Literature
• Islamic Studies
• Classical and Modern Arabic Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammet Bülal Tolan is an academic at Bingöl University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Eastern Languages and Literatures. He holds a PhD in Arabic Language and Rhetoric from Atatürk University (2017). Prior to his academic career, he served as a religious officer with the Presidency of Religious Affairs (2003–2010). His teaching includes courses on classical Arabic texts, advanced grammar, and contemporary Arabic literature. Education: Bachelor's: Atatürk University, Faculty of Theology (2003) Master's: Fırat University, Fundamental Islamic Sciences (2006) PhD: Atatürk University, Arabic Language and Rhetoric (2017) His research focuses on classical and modern Arabic poetry, Sufi literature, and cultural aspects of Arabic texts. He has supervised 11 theses, including studies on Sufi symbolism, Syrian literature post-2015, and the influence of folk tales in historical novels. His publications span refereed journals like Turkish Studies-Language and Literature and RumeliDE , and he has authored books on Arabic literary figures and comparative literature. Prof. Tolan has presented at international conferences on topics like Mitology in Arabic poetry and has served as a peer reviewer for multiple journals. He also edited volumes on Arabic grammar and literary works.

• Film Studies
• Cinema Aesthetics
• Narrative Cinema
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pedro Crispim Santos Alvaro is an Invited Assistant Professor of Film Aesthetics at Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP) , part of Instituto Politécnico do Porto. He holds a PhD in Communication Sciences (specializing in Cinema and Television) from NOVA University of Lisbon and has conducted postgraduate studies in Screenwriting and Audiovisual Communication. Currently, he serves as Director of the Department of Theatre and Cinema at ESAP and coordinates the Postgraduate Program in Art Direction. Additionally, he is a researcher at CEAA (Centro de Estudos Arnaldo Araújo) and a film programmer at Casa do Cinema Manoel de Oliveira - Fundação de Serralves. Education: PhD in Communication Sciences (2022), NOVA University of Lisbon: Thesis - Camera Rescues: Intimacy and Unity of Space in Narrative Fiction Cinema Master's in Audiovisual Communication (2016), ESMAE: Dissertation - Cinema in Closed Spaces Postgraduate Diploma in Screenwriting (2019), ESMA Bachelor's in Cinema and Audiovisual (2013), ESAP Research Interests: Focus on spatial poetics in cinema, particularly intimacy and unity of space in narrative films. Explores cross-media adaptations from theatre to film, and national cinemas (e.g., Portuguese, Japanese, German). Active in film programming and curatorial projects, organizing retrospectives on directors like Jean-Marie Straub and Luis García Berlanga. His work bridges film aesthetics, cultural studies, and historical analysis. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator: Topografias Artísticas (2023–present) Researcher: Media Literacy (2023–present) Awards: Sophia Student Award (2016) for short film Clowns Best Director (2016) for Clowns at Shortcutz Guimarães Best National Fiction (2016) at Porto7 Festival Labs/Teams: Leads CEAA research initiatives and collaborates with Fundação de Serralves on cinema exhibitions and educational programs.

Jane Elliottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Literature
• Cultural Theory
• Political Theory
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Jane Elliott is a Professor of Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory at King's College London's Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Department of English. She joined King's in 2011 after serving as a lecturer at the University of York (2005-2011) and postdoctoral fellow at Brown University's Pembroke Center (2003-2005). Elliott holds a BA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and MA/PhD from Rutgers University. Current affiliation: King's College London Previous roles: University of York, Brown University Her research explores the intersection of contemporary literature, cultural theory, and neoliberal political economy, with a focus on vernacular theory, political subjectivity, and survival narratives. She has contributed extensively to feminist theory, particularly through analyses of second-wave feminism's legacy and neoliberal personhood in North America and Britain. Recent publications examine speculative time, punitive futurity, and the reimagining of sovereignty in 21st-century aesthetics. Her 2018 monograph The Microeconomic Mode received the British Association for Contemporary Literary Studies' Monograph Prize. Elliott co-convenes King's MA in Contemporary Literature, Culture and Theory and teaches modules on vernacular theory and political violence. Key research areas: Neoliberalism, feminist theory, political aesthetics Major grants: Wellcome Trust project on anorexia nervosa as a reading disorder (2015-2018) She has supervised 7 research projects and maintains active collaborations in critical theory, cultural studies, and political economy.

• Positive Youth Development
• Recreational Sports Management
• Coaching Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Legg is an Associate Professor in the School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University, affiliated with the Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions and the Global Sport Institute. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah, an M.S.S. from the United States Sports Academy, an M.A. from Wake Forest University, and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary. His research focuses on socio-ecological approaches to youth sport development, exploring how community experiences can maximize positive outcomes through coaching education, transformational leadership, and collaboration between non-profits and government agencies. Key themes include sense of community in sports, grit, empathy, and public-private partnerships. Legg has published extensively in journals like SCHOLE , Journal of Park & Recreation Administration , and Sport, Education, and Society , emphasizing applied research with community partners. His recent work addresses pandemic-era educational pivots, diversity in sport governance, and sport’s role in post-conflict peacebuilding. He serves as National Council Chair for the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), chairs its Training Advisory Group, and founded the nonprofit Tennis on the Hill. Legg teaches courses on youth sport management, nonprofit assessment, and community service evaluation at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Per Ståhlbergمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Media Studies
• Social Anthropology
• Cultural Globalization
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Per Ståhlberg is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Södertörn University, Sweden. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Stockholm University (2003), with a dissertation on Hindi-language journalism in Lucknow, India. His research focuses on media anthropology, cultural globalization, and the intersection of media, conflict, and nation branding. Notable areas include Ukraine-Russia information warfare, Indian media modernity, and the theoretical frameworks of nation branding. Education: Ph.D. in Social Anthropology, Stockholm University (2003) Ståhlberg's work critically examines how media shapes societal narratives, particularly in conflict zones and transitional states. His research on Ukraine analyzes information management during the Russian invasion and Euromaidan Revolution, while his earlier studies explore Indian media landscapes and global-local cultural dynamics. Key themes include propaganda tactics, the mediatization of national identity, and the role of journalism in constructing societal realities. His publications span academic articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, often combining ethnographic methods with critical theory to analyze media's role in power structures and cultural production. Recent projects emphasize geopolitical information warfare and the evolution of nation branding strategies under crisis conditions.

Sherri Irvinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Race
• Philosophy of Visual Art
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Sherri Irvin is Presidential Research Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Oklahoma, where she serves as Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate College. She holds a PhD from Princeton University and focuses on aesthetics, philosophy of race, and intersections between aesthetics and justice. Her work examines contemporary art ontology, body aesthetics, and everyday aesthetic experiences. PhD, Princeton University Presidential Research Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies Senior Associate Dean of Graduate College, University of Oklahoma Her research investigates how rules constitute contemporary artworks, as seen in her book Immaterial: Rules in Contemporary Art (Oxford 2022) and edited collection Body Aesthetics (Oxford 2016). Current projects analyze aesthetic blight, embodiment practices, and justice intersections. Recent publications (2022-2025) span topics from Taylor Swift's re-recordings as conceptual art to mental health in aesthetic experiences. Her work has appeared in Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism , Estetika , and edited volumes on collaborative art and mental health aesthetics. Key Scientific Awards Big Idea Challenge Grant (2021-2023) 30th Anniversary Feminist Caucus Prize (2020) Humanities Forum Fellowship (2018-2019) Franklin Research Grant (2013) American Society for Aesthetics Prizes Irvin contributes to Journal of Aesthetics and Philosophy Compass editorial boards. Her courses include Survey of Aesthetics, Philosophy and Race, and Seminars on Social Construction and Contemporary Art.

Dion Curryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multi-Level Governance
• Political Legitimacy
• Public Sector Reform
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dion Curry is an Associate Professor in Public Policy at Swansea University's Department of Political and Cultural Studies, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Sheffield (2011) and prior degrees from the University of Saskatchewan, Simon Fraser University (Canada), and Central European University (Hungary). Before joining Swansea, he worked as a EU policy consultant in Lithuania and as a research fellow at Erasmus University Rotterdam, focusing on public sector reform under the EU's COCOPS project. His research expertise spans multi-level governance, political legitimacy, blockchain governance, and public sector modernization, with notable works including his 2015 book on network approaches to governance and a 2025 analysis of blockchain's trust challenges. Dr. Curry’s career highlights include securing funding from the EU Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship, SSHRC Canada, and the UK Overseas Research Scholarship. He directs the IMPACKT initiative, fostering collaboration between policymakers and academics. His teaching includes coordinating the MA Public Policy program and modules like Comparative Governance in Complex Systems. His research outputs emphasize governance structures, legitimacy in decentralized systems (e.g., blockchain), and EU policy coordination. Key themes include the gap between academic theory and practitioner needs in public administration reform, as well as the impact of technological advancements like AI on regional policy frameworks. Dr. Curry’s awards reflect his contributions to public policy scholarship, including fellowships from major international bodies. He actively advises PhD students on topics ranging from affective polarization to pandemic-driven democratization, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical and applied governance challenges.