جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Medieval Literature
• Performance Studies
• Medieval Drama
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Clare Wright is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval Literature at the University of Kent's Department of English, based at Rutherford College. Her research focuses on medieval drama and performance culture, with particular emphasis on spatial dynamics, embodiment, and interdisciplinary collaboration between pre-modern scholars and contemporary artists. She leads the Performance Cultures research group and is affiliated with several academic societies including the Medieval and Renaissance Drama Society and the Premodern Performance Cultures Network. Editorial Board Member, ROMARD Founder of the Premodern Performance Cultures Network Former Chair of the Medieval English Theatre Society (2016–2019) Her current research project examines Henry VIII's 1511 Great Westminster Tournament, analyzing its role in royal identity formation and performance history. Recent publications include Morality Plays (2021) and influential essays in Theatre Survey and Shakespeare Bulletin . She has pioneered practice-as-research methodologies and led public performance workshops. Clare actively supervises doctoral students in medieval and early modern drama, European performance studies, and interdisciplinary creative projects. She has contributed to AHRC-funded research initiatives, including the Before Shakespeare project on London's commercial theatre origins.

Erin Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Religious Studies
• International Relations
• Political Philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erin Wilson is a Professor of Politics and Religion at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland (2008). Her research bridges religious studies, international relations, and philosophy, focusing on religion's role in global politics, secularism, and humanitarian crises. She developed the 'relational dialogism' model to analyze religion's influence on international relations. Wilson's work emphasizes practical policy relevance for politicians and policymakers. She is co-editor of The Refugee Crisis and Religion and former director of the Centre for Religion, Conflict and the Public Domain. She is a member of the Young Academy Groningen and co-chair of the Transatlantic Policy Network on Religion and Diplomacy. Her research interests include religion's intersection with diplomacy, refugee policy, climate change ethics, and gender equality. Notable contributions include policy briefs on religious freedom for minority communities and essays on post-secular frameworks for addressing displacement crises. Wilson's blog The Religion Factor critiques secular narratives and explores religion's contemporary role in global issues. She has received the KNAW Wetenschapsfonds Gewaardeerd Prize (2021) and was named Lecturer of the Year at her faculty. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates spiritual and secular dimensions of social transformation, particularly in development contexts and global justice.

• theological anthropology
• sin
• feminist theology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Al McFadyen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science and the Department of Theology & Religious Studies. He holds roles as Deputy Director for Recruitment and Academic Integrity Lead in the school. Educated at the University of Birmingham (BA and PhD), his career spans over three decades, beginning at Leeds in 1988. His research bridges systematic theology with secular practices, focusing on vulnerable human conditions such as terrorism, domestic violence, and policing. He was awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to policing and community. A practicing Anglican, McFadyen intertwines theological scholarship with hands-on work as a part-time police officer, emphasizing the intersection of faith, academia, and public service. Education: BA (Hons), University of Birmingham PhD, University of Birmingham Research Interests: His work explores theological anthropology, sin, feminist theology, and public theology. Key themes include: - Theological reflections on policing and enemy-love - Coercive control and domestic abuse - Terrorism, torture, and human dignity - Theological responses to trauma and victimization - The interplay between Christian doctrine and secular theories He is completing a book on theological anthropology titled Seeking Humanity: Theological Anthropology in Interrogative Mood . Publications Trends: His articles (2020–2021) emphasize policing ethics, trauma theology, and terrorism. Earlier work (2006–2016) addresses religious identity in policing and foundational theological anthropology. Scientific Awards: MBE (2014) for services to policing and community Grants & Advising: Supervises doctoral students in theology and public life Research focuses on institutional practices addressing human vulnerability Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Religion and Public Life , fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on faith, ethics, and society.

• Time Series Econometrics
• Applied International Finance
• Macroeconomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Rossi is an ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, affiliated with the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) and the Center for Research in International Economics (CREI). She holds roles as a Research Professor and serves as the editor of the Journal of Applied Econometrics. Her academic background includes a B.A. from Bologna University (1995) and a PhD in Economics from Princeton University (2001), focusing on long-horizon testing and predictive ability in international macroeconomics. Positions: ICREA Professor, BSE Research Professor, CREI Affiliated Professor Professional Roles: Editor of Journal of Applied Econometrics, CEPR Researcher Affiliations: Director of the International Association of Applied Econometrics, Fellow of the Econometric Society Her research focuses on time series econometrics, applied international finance, and macroeconomics, with emphasis on forecasting under model instabilities. Key contributions include techniques for evaluating forecast stability, Granger-causality tests, and analysis of monetary/fiscal policy impacts. Recent work addresses real interest rate trends, fiscal policy effectiveness in unstable environments, and unconventional monetary policy effects. Her publications span topics like exchange rate predictability, business cycle modeling, and forecast rationality. Awards include Fellowships from the Econometric Society and Royal Economic Society, along with major grants (ERC, NSF, Marie Curie). Grants funded research on macroeconomic uncertainty indices and policy evaluation frameworks. Barbara has advised at Duke University and held visiting roles at institutions including UC Berkeley and Norges Bank. Her work integrates theoretical econometrics with practical policy analysis, addressing global economic challenges through rigorous statistical methodologies.

Konrad Clewingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Southeast European History
• Nationalism
• State Formation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Konrad Clewing is a Researcher at the Institute for East and Southeast European Research (IOS) since 2012, specializing in Balkan history, state formation, and political identity. His work spans monographs, edited volumes, and extensive journal contributions. Education : PhD in Southeast European history from LMU Munich (1997), with studies in Munich, Vienna, and Zagreb. Editorial Roles : Co-editor of Südost-Forschungen , Südosteuropäische Arbeiten , and Handbuch zur Geschichte Südosteuropas . Research Focus : Nationalism, post-Ottoman transitions, Kosovo conflicts, migration patterns, and interethnic relations. His 2018 analysis highlights Kosovo’s political urgency. Media Engagements : Regular commentary in outlets like Deutsche Welle , Albanian Post , and Die Furche on Balkan crises.

Patrick Beckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theology
• Religious Studies
• Christian Social Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Patrick Becker holds the Professorship for Fundamental Theology and Religious Studies at the Faculty of Catholic Theology, University of Erfurt . He serves as Academic Dean and holds multiple institutional roles, including Member of the Performance Pay Commission and Chair of the Internal Accreditation Commission . His work bridges theology with interdisciplinary concerns like science-religion dialogue, cultural sensitivity, and modernization challenges. Becker’s research focuses on religious fundamentalism , postmodern theological epistemology , evolutionary approaches to religion , and Christian social ethics . He explores tensions between naturalistic worldviews and transcendent meaning , with recurring interests in ambiguity tolerance , neuroscience implications , and interdisciplinary education models . His recent publications emphasize religious nationalism and technological determinism , while earlier work addressed apocalypticism , development paradigms , and theological responses to climate change . Becker actively contributes to science-religion discourse , educational reform , and interfaith dialogue . He is a founding member of the International School for Intercultural Philosophy , serves on scientific advisory boards (e.g., Würzburg Theological Distance Course), and participates in European academic networks like the European Society for Catholic Theology and European Academy of Religion . His work appears in journals such as Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science and HAPÁG Journal .

• Contemporary Spanish Literature
• Spanish Civilization
• Spanish Modernity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Denis VIGNERON is a Lecturer in Contemporary Spanish Civilization at the École Supérieure du Professorat et de l'Éducation (ESPÉ) Lille North of France, affiliated with the University of Lille system. He teaches in master's programs at multiple institutions including Universities of Artois, Lille 3, and the University of the Littoral, focusing on Spanish language and didactics. His academic responsibilities include directing research seminars, supervising theses, and preparing students for teaching certification exams. Doctorate in Spanish civilization (2006): 'New discourses, new perspectives on artistic creation in Spain from the end of the nineteenth century to 1931' at University of Lille 3 under Professor Danièle Miglos VIGNERON specializes in Contemporary Spanish literature and civilization, with particular focus on Spanish modernity and avant-garde movements of the first half of the 20th century. His research spans aesthetics, painting, art history, and the correspondences between different art forms. He has also made significant contributions to the didactics of Spanish language teaching and the school teaching of Spanish. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with literary figures such as Azorín, Ramón Gómez de la Serna, Francisco Umbral, and José Ortega y Gasset. His publication record shows a clear trajectory from early studies of Spanish modernity (2009) toward more contemporary analyses of Spanish democratic transition and post-truth literature (2016-2017). The research demonstrates deep interdisciplinary connections between literature, visual arts, and political history, with increasing attention to contemporary Spanish society and its literary representations in recent years. VIGNERON actively contributes to academic community through conference organization and participation. He has organized multiple study days and international conferences, notably on language teaching and the Spanish democratic transition. As an expert for France at the European Centre for Modern Languages (CELV) in Graz, Austria, he has contributed to European language education initiatives from 2016-2018. His academic service includes membership on selection committees, scientific conference committees, and the CNU (section 14) as a substitute. Beyond strictly academic work, VIGNERON serves as a local elected representative, demonstrating engagement with civic life beyond the university. His teaching extends to continuing education for various audiences under the AEFE (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in North Europe, showing commitment to language education beyond traditional academic settings.

• Canon Law
• Church-State Relations
• Ecclesiastical Administrative Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rev. Prof. Józef Krukowski has been a towering figure in Polish canon law and Church-State studies for more than half a century. Ordained in 1959 after theological studies at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), he obtained doctorates in canon law (1968) and advanced to full professor (1985). From 1978 to 1987 he served as Dean of the Faculty of Canon Law and from 1984 to 2009 as Head of the Department of Public and Constitutional Church Law, guiding the re-activation of the Law Section in 1981. Beyond KUL he has taught at the Academy of Catholic Theology, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, the University of Prešov, and as visiting professor at universities in the United States, Canada and Ukraine. Education Master of Theology, Catholic University of Lublin, 1959 Master & Bachelor of Canon Law, Catholic University of Lublin, 1964 Doctor of Canon Law, 1968 Habilitation (post-doctoral degree) in Canon Law, 1973 Research Focus Professor Krukowski’s scholarship centres on the juridical structure of the Church, ecclesiastical administrative procedure, and the legal relationship between Church and State. His monographs on Church-State relations in post-war Poland, the Polish concordat, and the constitutional status of religious freedom have become standard references. He has likewise explored canonical marriage law, penal law, and the rights of the faithful, always integrating historical, theological and comparative-legal perspectives. Publications Trajectory Across more than 230 publications, his work evidences a steady progression from detailed canonical analyses of administrative acts and marriage jurisprudence in the 1970s, through wide-ranging studies on human rights and religious freedom in the 1980s, to major comparative investigations of Church-State models after 1989. The 1993 Polish concordat and its legislative implementation have remained dominant themes since the mid-1990s. Awards & Distinctions Consultor to the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts (appointed by Pope John Paul II, 1985–present) Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences – Lublin Branch (since 2003) Founder & President, Association of Polish Canon Lawyers (1989–present) Founder & President, Association of Alumni and Friends of the Faculty of Law of KUL (2004–present) Co-chairman, Polish-German Foundation “Stiftung Gesellschaft für Religion und Religionsfreiheit in EU” (2002–present) Doctoral Supervision & Grants At KUL and Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University he has directed 46 doctoral dissertations and 203 master’s theses—record numbers for both institutions—covering Polish, German, Ukrainian and Slovak candidates. His research has been supported by Polish national grants, the Lublin Scientific Society, and the Polish-German foundation he co-founded. Laboratories & Scholarly Networks He chairs the Scientific Council of “Roczniki Nauk Prawnych” and the Faculty of Legal Sciences of the KUL Scientific Society. He also serves on the editorial boards of several canon-law series and encyclopaedias, and maintains active collaboration with the Canon Law Society of America, the Pontifical Oriental Institute, and the American Bar Association.

David Coureyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Pentecostal Theology
• Systematic Theology
• Theology of the Cross
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Courey serves as Guest Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at the Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven, and Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, positions he has held since 2017. Previously, he was Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Systematic Theology at ETF Leuven (2015-2017) and Dean of Graduate Studies at Continental Theological Seminary (2014-2017), with additional adjunct roles at McMaster Divinity College and Master's College and Seminary. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Christian Theology from McMaster Divinity College (2011), graduate work in Theology at Conrad Grebel College (2004-2016), an M.A. in History from Laurentian University (1997), a Diploma in Theology from Eastern Pentecostal Bible College (1984), and a B.Sc. Honors in Biochemistry from Bishop's University (1979). Courey's research centers on Pentecostal Theology, particularly the intersection of Pentecostalism with Reformation thought and the theology of the cross. He investigates Pentecostal ecclesiology, soteriology, and contemporary challenges in post-Christian Europe, bridging historical theology with Pentecostal experience through figures like Luther, Edwards, and Anabaptist reformers. His recent publications (2016-2023) reveal consistent engagement with Pentecostal systematic theology, Reformation history, and European secularism. He has authored a seminal book on Luther and Pentecostal triumphalism, numerous book chapters exploring Pentecostal-dialogues with classical theology, and extensive encyclopedia entries on Reformation figures and Pentecostal leaders, demonstrating a commitment to contextualizing Pentecostal thought within broader theological frameworks. Dr. Courey is an active member of the European Pentecostal Theological Association, American Academy of Religion, American Society of Church History, and Society for Pentecostal Studies, reflecting his deep engagement with both historical and contemporary theological discourse.

Kyle T. Everedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Geography
• Historical Geography
• Political Geography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kyle T. Evered is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University’s Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences. His work focuses on cultural, historical, and political geography in Turkey, North Africa, the Middle East, and former Soviet states. He earned a PhD in Geography from the University of Oregon, with a Graduate Certificate in Russian and East European Studies, and holds degrees in Anthropology, Latin American Studies, and Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Evered’s research integrates political ecology, environmental history, and medical geography, examining topics like opium poppy cultivation, malaria eradication, and alcohol regulation in early republican Turkey. PhD in Geography (2002), University of Oregon Graduate Certificate in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (2002), University of Oregon MS in Geography (1994), University of Wisconsin-Madison MA in Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (1991), University of Wisconsin-Madison BA in Anthropology, History, and Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (1990), University of Wisconsin-Madison His recent publications analyze the geopolitical dimensions of agricultural expansion, disease control, and cultural practices in Turkey’s historical context. Evered has received a Fulbright award for research in Turkey and has advised graduate students on topics including health governance, urban texts, and environmental symbolism. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in human geography, critical geopolitics, and environmental history, while also presenting at academic conferences on Eurasian geopolitics and Middle Eastern studies. Fulbright Award for study in Turkey

Shoshana Kellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soviet Central Asian history
• Multi-national state dynamics
• Women's history
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shoshana Keller is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Russian and Eurasian History at Hamilton College, where she has been teaching since her 1995 appointment. She directs the Middle East/Islamicate Worlds Studies program and holds affiliations with the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies as well as the Central Eurasian Studies Society. Education Ph.D. and M.A. in History from Indiana University B.A. in History from Carleton College Her research focuses on Soviet Central Asian history, particularly the USSR's multi-national statecraft, religious suppression policies, and the intersection of labor systems with national identity formation. She explores themes like: Historical narrative construction in post-colonial education systems Manual labor economics in Khrushchev-era Uzbekistan Modern childhood as a nation-building tool in Soviet Central Asia Geospatial mapping of Kazakhstani migration patterns Her publications reveal trends in Soviet colonial governance, cultural erasure, and resilience of local identities, with keywords spanning History , Migration Studies , Religious Suppression , and Economic Sociology . Scientific Awards Dean’s Scholarly Year Achievement Award (2021) Class of 1963 Faculty Fellowship (Summer 2020) IREX Short-term Travel Grant (Alternate, Spring 2011) Social Science Research Council Fellowship (2005–09) Keller has advised honors theses on topics ranging from postwar pronatalism in the USSR to immigrant Russian churches in America. She also served as Principal Investigator for the "Histories of Central Asia" teaching resource tool and created open-access lecture materials on Central Asian history.

Mubashar Hasanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Authoritarianism in Asia
• Democratic Resilience
• Transnational Repression
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mubashar Hasan is a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, with adjunct affiliation at Western Sydney University's Humanitarian and Development Research Initiative (HADRI). Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at North South University and the University of Liberal Arts in Bangladesh. His research examines authoritarian resilience in South Asia through intersecting lenses of religion, media, and human rights. Key interests include autocratic adaptation strategies in Bangladesh, the politicization of Islam in youth identity formation, transnational repression mechanisms, and the role of hip-hop in democratic mobilization. His work critically analyzes state construction of religious narratives and suppression of dissent. Publications from 2019-2023 reveal consistent focus on Bangladeshi political dynamics, blending political science with religious studies and media analysis. Articles explore democratic innovation within autocracy, radicalization pathways, journalist safety challenges, and refugee crises, demonstrating interdisciplinary methodology and regional expertise. He received the Griffith Business School Outstanding International Alumni award (2021) from Griffith University, Australia. Dr. Hasan leads the Centre for South Asian Democracy (CSAD) project on Leadership and Popular Participation in Asian Democracies, examining grassroots resistance to authoritarianism through collaborative international research.

• Political Philosophy
• Normative Validity
• Modernity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Ferrara is a Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. He serves as Director of the Colloquium 'Philosophy and Society' in Rome and Director of the Center for Religion and Political Institutions in Post-Secular Society at Tor Vergata. Previously, he was President of the Italian Association for Political Philosophy and has organized an annual conference on philosophy and social sciences since 1991, initially held in Dubrovnik and later in Prague. Education: PhD from the University of California, Berkeley Humboldt Fellow, collaborating with Jürgen Habermas in Munich and Frankfurt Ferrara’s research centers on the concept of normative validity grounded in authenticity and judgment, seeking to reconcile Kantian reflective judgment with contemporary political philosophy. His work critiques antifoundationalist arguments while proposing a sustainable alternative to proceduralist normative frameworks. Scientific Awards & Roles: Humboldt Fellowship Executive Committee Member of the Istanbul Seminars on Religion and Politics (since 2007) Editorial Board Member of journals like Constellations , Philosophy and Social Criticism , and The European Journal of Philosophy Ferrara has taught at prestigious institutions including Harvard, Columbia, Yale, University College London, and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He has authored influential books such as Reflective Authenticity and The Democratic Horizon , translated into multiple languages.

• Modern Turkish Literature
• Literary Theory & Criticism
• Social Sciences General
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cemile Odunkiran is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature, Istanbul University. Her work bridges Modern Turkish Literature, Literary Theory, and Philology, with a focus on the Second New Movement and interfaith influences in poetry. Education: PhD (2022), MA (2015), BA (2012) in Turkish Literature from Istanbul University Research interests include: Modernist poetry and narrative techniques Religious symbolism in Turkish secular poetry Urban themes in contemporary literature Comparative studies of French and Turkish modernism Her recent publications analyze intersections of Charles Baudelaire and Ece Ayhan, Bilge Karasu's visual narratives, and urban escape motifs in Second New poetry. Scientific Awards Domestic PhD Scholarship (TUBITAK, 2015-2022) Domestic Master's Scholarship (TUBITAK, 2012-2015) She supervises graduate theses and participates in TUBITAK-funded projects on children's libraries and reading culture transformation in Turkey.

John McColeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• German-Jewish Intellectual History
• Critical Theory
• Modern European History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John McCole is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Oregon 's College of Arts and Sciences. Contactable at mccole@uoregon.edu , his office is located in room 303 McKenzie Hall. Office hours are held weekly (e.g., Spring 2023: W 2-4 PM) or via Zoom appointments. Main Research Focus: Modern German intellectual history, German-Jewish identity formation, and critical theory. Key Themes: Georg Simmel's theories, Walter Benjamin's legacy, Frankfurt School philosophy, and urban modernity. His recent publications (2005-2019) analyze Simmel's contributions to identity theory, religious philosophy, and German-Jewish self-fashioning. Research trends emphasize intersections between cultural sociology, modernity, and philosophical anthropology. Teaching includes courses on Modern Germany (1871-present), 20th-Century European Thought , and German Intellectual History (Nietzsche to postwar periods). Anticipated courses covered major European historical issues and postwar intellectual developments.