جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Abdulhamit Arvasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Modern Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Global Anglophone
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abdulhamit Arvas is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania, with affiliations in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies; Comparative Literature & Literary Theory; the Middle East Center; and Global Medieval and Renaissance Studies. He is an extraordinary member of Exeter College at the University of Oxford. BA, Hacettepe University, Turkey MA, Eastern Michigan University PhD, Michigan State University His research and teaching focus on early modern literature and culture, comparative histories of sexuality and race, queer studies, trans history, cross-cultural encounters, and Islam in the Renaissance. His work bridges literary analysis with critical race and gender theory, particularly examining the intersections of homoeroticism, empire, and race in transnational Mediterranean contexts. Dr. Arvas’s publications span journals like GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies , English Literary Renaissance , and Shakespeare Survey , alongside edited collections such as The Cambridge History of Gay and Lesbian Literature . He is currently editing a new edition of Shakespeare’s Othello for Oxford University Press, reflecting his engagement with transhistorical and cross-cultural dialogues. 2025 Charles Ludwig Distinguished Teaching Award 2025 and 2022 David Delaura Teaching Awards Fellowships from Fulbright, Folger Shakespeare Library, SSHRC Early Modern Conversions at the University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and University of California Humanities Research Institute His courses at Penn include topics like “Premodern Trans Studies,” “Queer Islam and the Renaissance,” and “Shakespeare Now,” emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to gender, race, and cultural memory. Dr. Arvas also co-edited the tenth anniversary issue of postmedieval , later published as a book, and his first monograph Boys Abducted: The Homoerotics of Empire and Race in Early Modernity (Duke UP, 2025) redefines early modern transnational sexualities.

Sarah Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gothic Architecture
• Medieval Art History
• Architectural Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Thompson is an Associate Professor in the School of Art at the College of Art and Design, Rochester Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on Gothic architecture, medieval design processes, and the historiography of architectural heritage. She holds a BA from the University of California, San Diego, and MA/PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her work examines topics such as the cultural significance of Gothic ruins, the role of Saint-Denis as a French national monument, and postmedieval visual representations of medieval structures. She co-edited *The Long Lives of Medieval Art and Architecture* (2019) and is currently working on a book analyzing Gothic architecture's visual legacy. Thompson has presented at major conferences including the International Congress on Medieval Studies and the College Art Association Annual Meeting, focusing on themes like medieval architectural restoration, digital heritage, and early modern travel literature.

Jonathan Hsyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature and Culture
• Disability Studies
• Critical Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Hsy is a Professor of English at George Washington University, affiliated with the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. He holds additional roles as Director of Undergraduate Advising in the English Department, co-director of the GW Digital Humanities Institute, and affiliated faculty in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, as well as the Sigur Center for Asian Studies. Hsy’s research focuses on medieval literature, disability studies, critical theory, and global medievalisms. His work bridges historical and contemporary issues, exploring intersections of language, race, gender, and disability. Education: PhD (2007), MA (2002) from the University of Pennsylvania; MA (2001), BA (2000) from Stanford University, with a minor in Human Biology. Research Interests: Hsy’s expertise includes medieval literary and cultural studies, antiracist medievalisms, digital humanities, and Asian American cultural studies. His publications, such as Antiracist Medievalisms: From “Yellow Peril” to Black Lives Matter (2021), challenge traditional narratives by centering marginalized voices. He co-edits A Cultural History of Disability in the Middle Ages (2020) and leads collaborative projects like Global Chaucers. Publications & Grants: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and books address topics from medieval disability to global Chaucerian studies. Recent grants include a $3.5M Mellon Higher Learning Grant for RaceB4Race and a Folger Shakespeare Library fellowship. His work has appeared in PMLA , Journal of Bioethical Inquiry , and postmedieval . Awards & Leadership: Recipient of the John Hurt Fisher Award (2015) and multiple fellowships. He chairs initiatives like the MLA’s Committee on Disability Issues and co-founded Medievalists of Color. His teaching emphasizes disability justice and digital pedagogy. Labs & Collaborations: Directs the GW Digital Humanities Institute, fostering projects like the Digital Medieval Disability Glossary. Leads crowdsourced efforts such as the Race and Medieval Studies bibliography, promoting equity in academic networks.

Jessica Hendyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Palaeoproteomics
• Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS)
• Ancient Diets
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Hendy is a Senior Lecturer in Palaeoproteomics at the University of York's Department of Archaeology. Specializing in ancient protein analysis, she explores culinary practices, diets, and disease in prehistoric societies, with a focus on biomolecular methodologies. University of York (2019–present) Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History (2016–2019) University of York (PhD, 2015) University of Auckland (BA, BSc, 2010) Her research integrates palaeoproteomics and ZooMS to investigate: Dietary biomarkers in archaeological contexts Origins of fermentation and dairying Protein preservation in dental calculus and ceramics Human-animal interactions through biomolecular data Recent publications highlight her work on: Beerstone proteomes for brewing history Multi-taxa dairy identification Viking Age organic artifacts Neolithic food globalization Diagenesis patterns in ancient proteins Salmon fishing and pottery adoption Her scientific awards include: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2019) General Anthropology Division Prize (2023) Max Planck Society Donors Award (2016) Humanities Research Centre Doctoral Fellowship (2015) As a supervisor, Jessica mentors PhD candidates like Charlotte Blacka (rapid proteomics), Eleanor Green (biomolecule substrates), and Jan Dekker (Mesolithic container technology). She co-supervises external students at Cambridge and British Columbia. She leads initiatives such as the BioArCh research group and directs postgraduate research (2021–2022). Currently on a 2023–2024 sabbatical , her work remains pivotal in biomolecular archaeology.

Minjie Suمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Old Norse Literature
• Medievalism
• Medieval Romance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Minjie Su is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Linguistics and Nordic Studies, University of Oslo. Her work bridges Old Norse philology and global medievalism, with a focus on the reception of medieval literary elements in postmedieval media. Academic Background: DPhil in English (Old Norse focused), University of Oxford, 2020 MA in Viking and Medieval Norse Studies, University of Iceland, 2016 MA in Medieval History, University of Edinburgh, 2011 BA in Medieval Studies and Classical Civilization, University of Toronto, 2010 Research Interests: Minjie explores the conceptualization of 'otherness' in Old Norse-Icelandic literature, particularly within legendary and chivalric genres. Her research also examines how medieval literary elements are reimagined in modern media, including Japanese manga and anime. Recent Publications: Her recent works analyze global medievalism through postcolonial lenses, medieval monstrosity, and heroic archetypes in Nordic adaptations. These studies often intersect with themes of anti-colonialism, cross-cultural reinterpretation, and literary symbolism. Scientific Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Goethe-Universitaet Frankfurt, 2022–2024 Academic Collaborations: Minjie's research engages with international institutions and interdisciplinary teams, focusing on medieval alterities and their modern transformations.

• Medieval Literature
• Cross-Cultural Studies
• Race Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eduardo Ramos is an Assistant Professor of English at Arizona State University (Tempe campus). He specializes in medieval English and Icelandic literature, focusing on cross-cultural contact, depictions of race, medievalism, and appropriations of the past. His research explores intersections between medieval texts and modern cultural narratives. Ramos holds a PhD in English from Pennsylvania State University and an MA in Medieval Icelandic Studies from the University of Iceland. His work has been published in prominent journals such as Speculum , postmedieval , and Comitatus , as well as the edited volume What is North? . His research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to medieval studies, examining how medieval themes influence contemporary discourses on identity, race, and cultural heritage. He actively engages with both medieval primary sources and modern adaptations of medieval material. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided information. His teaching and advising activities are not detailed here.

Louise D'Arcensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medievalism
• Medieval Literature
• Women's Writing
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Louise D'Arcens is a Professor and Discipline Chair in Literature and Creative Writing at Macquarie University's School of Humanities. She is affiliated with the Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre and holds editorial roles at journals like postmedieval and Exemplaria . Her research focuses on medievalism, medieval literature, and trans-historical emotion, examining how medieval constructions influence modern cultural, political, and social contexts. Educations: PhD in Medieval Literature (University of Sydney, 1997), BA (Hons) in Literature (University of Sydney, 1990). Her work explores comic representations of the medieval past, the Middle Ages in global modern culture, and the intersection of medievalism with extremism and climate change discourse. She has published extensively on figures like Christine de Pizan and led projects such as the ARC-funded 'Comic Medievalism and the Modern World.' Her articles analyze medievalist themes in literature, film, and cultural institutions, emphasizing global medievalism, mobility, and transnational narratives. She has contributed to public media discussions on medievalism's relevance to contemporary issues. External Roles: Board Member of Australia and New Zealand Association for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (2019–present), Node Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions (2018–2021).

• Medieval Literature
• Manuscript Culture
• Book History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zachary Hines is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at The Ohio State University. He specializes in medieval literature, manuscript culture, and the history of books, focusing on the materiality of texts and their postmedieval reception. As a Senior Fellow in the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography, he contributes to scholarly discourse on premodern reading and writing practices. His affiliations include the OSU Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Board of Directors for TEAMS (Teaching Association for Medieval Studies). Education: PhD in English Literature, The University of Texas at Austin (2018) MA in Medieval English, King’s College London (2010) BA in English and Anthropology, Wake Forest University (2009) Research Interests: Dr. Hines explores how medieval manuscripts shape literary forms and influence post-medieval perceptions of the English Middle Ages. His current book project examines the interplay of material adaptation and metaphorical discourse in medieval manuscript reception. He bridges historical bibliography with modern cultural phenomena, such as the rise of 'Dark Academia.' Professional Contributions: His work spans academic fellowships, including roles at Rare Book School (2015–2017) and Stanford’s Text Technologies program (2016). He teaches courses ranging from Chaucer to modern popular medievalisms, including innovative classes like #DarkAcademia (ENG 3364). Awards: Andrew W. Mellon Fellow in Critical Bibliography (2015–2017) Text Technologies Fellow at Stanford University (2016) Labs/Teams: Active in TEAMS and the Mellon Society, advancing medieval studies through education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Alexandra Cookمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Literature
• Chaucer Studies
• Medieval Literary Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Alexandra Cook specializes in Medieval Literature at the University of Alabama's Department of English. She holds a PhD in Medieval Literature from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on Chaucer studies, medieval literary theory, and modern reinterpretations of medieval themes. Education PhD, Medieval Literature, University of California, Santa Barbara Research Interests Dr. Cook examines the intersection of medieval texts with contemporary cultural narratives, particularly in American contexts. She explores how medievalism shapes Southern literary identity and historical memory through works like Red Rock and Gone With the Wind . Her courses include medieval literature surveys and single-author studies on Chaucer. Teaching Offers annual undergraduate courses on medieval literature and Chaucer, alongside graduate seminars like Postmedieval Chaucer and Allegory and Representation .

David Matthewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Medievalism Studies
• Tudor Literature
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Matthews is Professor of Medieval and Medievalism Studies at University of Manchester, where he leads English Literature programs. His research examines Tudor receptions of medieval texts and Victorian medievalism. Current projects analyze Chaucer editions from Speght to Thynne. Matthews edited Studies in the Age of Chaucer (2007-2013) and co-directs Manchester Medieval Literature book series. His book Medievalism: A Critical History traces post-medieval cultural appropriations.

Kathryn Markleinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioarchaeology
• Roman Imperialism
• Paleopathology
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Kathryn Marklein is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on bioarchaeological investigations of Roman imperialism's impacts on provincial populations, particularly in rural Turkey and the broader Roman Empire. She employs osteological and isotopic analyses to study physiological stress, disease patterns, and dietary adaptations among ancient communities. Marklein’s work bridges biological anthropology and Classics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understand biocultural transformations under imperial rule. She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University and has conducted fieldwork across Greece, Turkey, Israel, and more recently in Georgia and Indiana. Her expertise includes managing commingled and cremated remains, with significant curatorial experience. At Louisville, she teaches forensic osteology and biological anthropology courses, integrating ethical considerations in osteological pedagogy and community engagement. Her research interests include skeletal frailty indices, historical epidemiology, and the critique of urban-rural health dichotomies in Roman contexts. Recent work examines long-term health trends in populations spanning 2,000 years, such as those in Milan and medieval Poland. Marklein also advocates for ethical frameworks in handling human remains, addressing issues of necroviolence and structural apathy in osteological collections. Her publications span topics like Roman bioarchaeology, paleoparasitology, and skeletal trauma analysis, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological innovation. She actively involves students in research projects, fostering their development in bioarchaeological methodologies and ethical research practices.

Alan Montrosoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medieval Studies
• Ecocriticism
• Posthumanism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alan Montroso is a Lecturer in the English Department at the University of Maryland, part of the College of Arts and Humanities. He earned his PhD from George Washington University in 2019 with a dissertation focused on medieval archives and marginalized figures. His teaching expertise includes Academic and Professional Writing, as well as special topics such as Shakespeare, disability studies, and film studies. His research merges ecocriticism, posthumanism, and disability theory to analyze how medieval literature represents bodily and environmental entanglements in subterranean spaces. He argues that these environments foster unique capacities for survival and alternative modes of existence, challenging traditional narratives of human dominance over nature. Montroso’s work has been published in journals like postmedieval and Arthuriana , as well as in edited volumes such as the Palgrave Handbook of Critical Posthumanism . In 2024, he was honored with the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Maryland’s Academic Writing Program. His research also engages with medieval and early modern texts, exploring themes like ecological sovereignty, material processes, and cross-cultural exchanges. While no grants or lab affiliations are explicitly listed, his contributions to the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies highlight collaborative academic engagement.

Robert Stantonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Old English Literature
• Middle English Literature
• Animal Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Stanton is an Associate Professor and Director of the M.A. Program in the English Department at Boston College. His research focuses on Old and Middle English language and literature, animal studies, and translation studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto (alongside B.A. and M.A. degrees from the same institution). Stanton's academic contributions include significant monographs like The Culture of Translation in Anglo-Saxon England (2002) and edited volumes. His scholarship bridges textual analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in exploring animal symbolism, sound studies, and medieval pedagogy. He has published widely in top journals including postmedieval , Journal of Medieval Religious Cultures , and SMART: Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching . His work often examines how medieval texts negotiate identity, spirituality, and cultural transmission through language and form. Recent publications analyze animal voices in Old English poetry, mobility in Margery Kempe's writings, and interdisciplinary pedagogical challenges in medieval studies. Stanton actively contributes to academic administration through his directorship role and has reviewed major works in the field for Speculum and Religion and the Arts .