جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ashvin Immanuel Devasundaramمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• World Cinemas
• New Independent Indian Cinema
• South Asian Studies
• +۱۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ashvin Immanuel Devasundaram is a Reader in Global Cinemas at Queen Mary University of London, specializing in World Cinemas with a focus on New Independent Indian Cinema, emerging cinemas from South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. He actively engages in transdisciplinary and intercultural exploration, connecting cinematic representations with themes such as postcolonialism, decolonisation, LGBTQ+ issues, urban violence, and cultural heritage. Current Research: Principal Investigator for the AHRC-funded India-UK project 'Connecting Creative Industries and Cultural Heritage: India-UK Film Festival Federation, Youth Curation and Community Co-creation' (2024-2027). Leadership Roles: Associate Director of the UK Asian Film Festival (UKAFF) and founder of its Edinburgh edition (2016). Key Themes: Intersections of cinema with philosophy, politics, migration, postmodernism, and urban transformations across India, South Africa, Bhutan, Singapore, and Brazil. His work has led to the establishment of an international interdisciplinary research network on global urban violence and its impact on marginalized communities, alongside ongoing editorial roles in academic series and journals. He mentors through the B-MEntor scheme and integrates philosophical themes into his music with the transglobal neo-progressive rock project The Multitude. Scientific Awards: Edinburgh University Literary Award (2012), QMUL Community Engagement Prize (2018).

Daniel J. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• German Idealism
• Contemporary Continental Philosophy
• History of Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel J. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Memphis, where he has taught since 2018. His academic work bridges historical and contemporary philosophical traditions with global political engagement. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from Penn State University M.A. from the University of Warwick B.A. from the University of Warwick Dr. Smith's research centers on German idealism (Kant and Schelling) and contemporary continental philosophy (Foucault), with significant contributions to the history of philosophy methodology. His work critically examines evil in philosophical systems, critical philosophy of race (particularly Kant's racism), and global political philosophies including Kurdish democratic theory. Recent projects explore philosophy's relationship with life sciences , analyzing German idealism's role in biology's emergence as a discipline. His publications reveal consistent scholarly output across top philosophy journals, demonstrating expertise in Kantian ethics, Foucauldian genealogy, and decolonial approaches to philosophical canon formation. Key trends include reinterpreting historical concepts through contemporary crises (e.g., pandemic philosophy) and challenging Eurocentric narratives in philosophical historiography. No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. Dr. Smith serves as an associate editor for Philosophy World Democracy , a multilingual journal fostering global philosophical dialogue. His collaborative work spans institutions in Tokyo, Paris, Delhi, Zagreb, and Bogotá, particularly through special issues on Kurdish political philosophy and pandemic ethics. Current major projects include the book Evil in Kant and German Idealism and research on philosophy's entanglement with biological sciences circa 1800. His international editorial role and cross-continental collaborations constitute his primary team engagement, facilitating politically engaged philosophy from non-Western perspectives.

Jean-Thomas Tremblayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Humanities
• Sexuality Studies
• Literary Criticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean-Thomas Tremblay is an Associate Professor of Environmental Humanities and Director of the Graduate Program in Social & Political Thought at York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He holds appointments in the Department of Humanities, English, and interdisciplinary programs like Science & Technology Studies. His research bridges environmental humanities, sexuality studies, and film studies, focusing on the interplay between embodiment, environment, and biopolitical forces since the 1970s. Education : PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago, with a Graduate Certificate in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Previously an Assistant Professor of English at New Mexico State University. Research & Publications : Authored Breathing Aesthetics (2022) and Negative Life: The Cinema of Extinction (2024, co-authored). Current projects explore critiques of environmentalism funded by SSHRC grants. His work interrogates ecocritical assumptions about aesthetics’ role in socialization. Awards : Finalist for the 2025 Ecocritical Book Award (ASLE). His scholarship has been reviewed in ISLE , Cultural Geographies , and Representations . Engagement : Advisory Board member for differences: A Journal of Feminist Cultural Studies , Contributing Editor to Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture . Active in conferences and media discussions on environmental humanities and film. Grants & Labs : SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2024) for “Eco-subtraction: Downsizing the Environmental Humanities.” Directs a graduate program fostering interdisciplinary social/political thought.

Frank Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geographies of Belonging and Difference
• Historical Geographies
• Mobilities and Migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank Meyer is a researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) since April 2024, focusing on Geographies of Belonging and Difference within the Theory, Methodology, and History of Geography department. His career includes roles as a research associate at TU Dresden (2019–2024) and the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (2010–2019), alongside teaching at Leipzig University and Humboldt University Berlin. He holds a PhD from the University of Leipzig (2019) on subjective perceptions of territorial regulatory withdrawal in rural regions. Meyer specializes in qualitative social geography, global health geographies, and migration studies. Key research areas include transnational organ transplantation systems, regionalist movements, and socio-spatial stigmatization. He co-leads the 'Umbrüche und Transformationen' Leibniz Lab and contributes to the EEGA Science Campus. His work emphasizes innovative methods like improvisational theater for regional identity studies and qualitative visualization techniques. Recent projects include analyzing fiscal demands of regionalist parties and geopolitical impacts on healthcare systems in post-Dayton Bosnia. Meyer's publications span peer-reviewed journals (Geographische Zeitschrift, Erdkunde), edited volumes, and methodological guides for qualitative research. He co-edited 'Ins Feld und zurück' (2018) and organized the IMAJINE research project. His research bridges theoretical contributions (e.g., postsecularism) with applied studies on rural depopulation and transnational medical practices.

• Deaf Studies
• Audism
• Sign Language Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

H-Dirksen Bauman is a Professor of Deaf Studies at Gallaudet University, affiliated with the Arts and Humanities School. His work centers on Deaf cultural studies, audism, and the intersection of disability studies with broader sociocultural frameworks. He has contributed significantly to redefining academic discourse through concepts like 'Deaf Gain,' emphasizing the value of deafness as a mode of human diversity rather than a deficit. Bauman’s research spans sign language literature, sensory politics, and architectural design for Deaf communities (DeafSpace). He has taught courses such as Language, Culture, and Power and Enforcing Normalcy: Deaf and Disability Studies , reflecting his commitment to critical pedagogy. His scholarly contributions include foundational texts on audism and co-editing Deaf Gain: Raising the Stakes for Human Diversity . He has held leadership roles including Director of ASL Connect and advisor to the Deaf Studies Digital Journal. Awards include the Maryland State Arts Council’s Independent Artist Award and recognition for bilingual literary works. His work bridges academia, artistry, and activism to challenge ableist norms and advocate for deaf-centered frameworks in education, architecture, and policy.

Melanie Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Theory
• Political Philosophy
• Citizenship Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Melanie White is a sociologist at UNSW Sydney, specializing in classical and contemporary social theory, political theory, and poststructuralism. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture and serves as Deputy Head (Education) for the School of Social Sciences (2020-2023). She also holds an Adjunct Research Professor position at Carleton University's Department of Sociology & Anthropology, Ottawa, Canada. Education: PhD (Carleton University) MA (Carleton University) BA (University of British Columbia) Her research investigates the intersections of social theory and political philosophy, with a focus on the works of Durkheim, Bergson, Foucault, and Canguilhem. She explores how sympathy differentiated the social from the biological in 19th-century French sociology and examines the social implications of vitalism through thinkers like Simmel and Scheler. The 15 most recent publications reveal a trajectory spanning biological sociology, criminology, and political philosophy. Articles like 'Bergson and Sociobiology' and 'Derrida and Durkheim on Suffering' highlight interdisciplinary engagement with philosophy and ethics. Scientific Awards: Award for Excellence in Educational Mentorship (2023) Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership (2022) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) (2019) Michael Wearing Memorial Award for Postgraduate Supervision (2019) Scientia Education Academy Fellow (2018) Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award (2017) She has supervised numerous PhD candidates, including Roxarne Moon, Chelsea van Deventer, and Hawthorn James King, and served as secondary supervisor for interdisciplinary projects. Her grants include Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellowships and Canada Research Chair support. White is a member of the Société des amis de Bergson and has contributed to UNSW's Scientia Education Academy. Her teaching includes courses on social theory, selfhood, and research methodologies.

• Rhetoric
• Latinx Studies
• Latin American Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jose Manuel Cortez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon, where he is also the Director of Latinx Studies. He is affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and contributes to interdisciplinary fields including Digital Humanities, Disability Studies, and Critical Theory. His research spans rhetoric, decolonial studies, and Latinx and Latin American thought. Institution: University of Oregon School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of English Role: Assistant Professor, Director of Latinx Studies Email: jcortez3@uoregon.edu Office: 319 PLC, Eugene, OR His research interests include Rhetoric, Latinx Studies, Decoloniality, Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, and Composition . Cortez explores the intersections of race, epistemology, and rhetoric, particularly at the US-Mexico border and within Latinx writing. He critically engages with the politics of difference and the limitations of Western knowledge systems. The recent publications of Jose Manuel Cortez reflect a strong thematic focus on decolonial rhetoric, subalternity, and the critique of Western epistemologies . His work consistently interrogates how power, identity, and knowledge are constructed in rhetorical discourse, especially in Latin American and Latinx contexts. Articles such as 'The Trace of a Mark That Scatters' and 'On Disinvention' highlight his theoretical engagement with decolonial thought and Black subjectivity at the border. His scholarship also extends into pedagogy, as seen in his work on VR integration in classrooms. Jose Manuel Cortez has collaborated with scholars such as Romeo Garcia, Michael J. Kennedy, and Marijel Melo. His work has been published in prominent journals like Rhetoric Society Quarterly , Journal for the History of Rhetoric , and College Composition and Communication . He is actively involved in interdisciplinary research and holds affiliations with CLLAS (Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies), Digital Humanities, and Disability Studies at the University of Oregon.

• Human Geography
• Philosophy of Geography
• Media Geographies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Marcus Doel is a distinguished academic in Human Geography and Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Swansea University. His expertise spans poststructuralist geographies, media geographies, modernity/postmodernity, and urban theory. He has authored influential books such as Poststructuralist Geographies and Geographies of Violence , and contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles. His research explores spatial theory, cinematic cities, consumer society, and deconstruction. Teaching focuses on geographies of violence, social/spatial theory, and textual analysis. He supervises PhD students in topics like migration integration and tear gas history. Awards include FHEA. His interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy, media studies, and urban studies, with recent articles addressing temporal-spatial speculation and disaster narratives. Labs/teams: Active in research innovation leadership and collaborative projects across disciplines.

Deena M. Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Philosophy of Religion
• Comparative Religion
• Poststructuralist Philosophy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Deena M. Lin , an Adjunct Professor and part-time faculty member at the University of San Francisco , holds a PhD in Philosophy of Religion and Theology from Claremont Graduate University. She specializes in the intersections of Eastern and Western philosophical and religious traditions, feminist philosophy, poststructuralist thought, and social justice. Education: PhD, Claremont Graduate University (2013) MA, Claremont Graduate University (2007) BA, University of San Francisco (2000) Her research focuses on philosophical theology, comparative religion, and ethical frameworks for addressing race and systemic inequality. Recent collaborative work emphasizes anti-racist, liberatory pedagogical approaches. Her publications include critical reviews of works on Christian privilege, faith crises, and philosophical dialogues between Whitehead and Butler. These works span themes in continental philosophy, process theology, and identity deconstruction.

Mariana Valverdeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Law
• Governance
• Foucault Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mariana Valverde is a Professor at the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada since 2006, she has held cross-appointments to the Faculty of Law and the Department of Geography and Planning. Her scholarly work bridges urban law, governance, and critical legal theory, with a focus on Foucault, sexuality studies, and actor-network theory. Her research explores how private legal tools like contracts and public-private partnerships reshape municipal governance, as seen in her SSHRC-funded project "Planning by Contract?" (2013-2016). She has contributed extensively to sociolegal scholarship, examining topics such as the legal regulation of sexuality, postcolonial sovereignty, and the intersection of urban norms with local law. Valverde’s recent articles emphasize scales of citizenship, feminist legal theory, and the epistemology of urban governance. Her work is characterized by interdisciplinary frameworks, drawing on spatiotemporality and critical theory to analyze legal practices in historical and contemporary contexts. Major Awards : 2016 Harry J. Kalven Jr. Award (Law and Society Association) 2000 and 2013 Herbert Jacobs Book Prizes (Law and Society Association) 2006 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Her collaborations include projects with urban political scientist Aaron Moore and planning scholar Sue Bunce, focusing on non-traditional governance networks. Valverde’s career spans institutions like York University and Trent University, where she previously held academic roles.

Gabriele Weißمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Theory
• Philosophy of Education
• Aesthetic Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Weiß is a Professor of Educational Science specializing in General Pedagogy at the University of Siegen (Faculty II). Her work bridges educational theory, philosophy, and cultural studies, focusing on aesthetic education, museum pedagogy, and phenomenological analyses of pedagogical phenomena. Key research areas: Educational theory-practice transformation, subjectivity theories, ethics/aesthetics/politics intersections Teaching spans topics like social inequality theories, post-digital education, Foucauldian subjectivation, and Nietzsche's educational philosophy Collaborations include co-editing with Klaus Mollenhauer, Christian Thompson, and Jörg Zirfas Recent publications examine ludification/gamification, educational conscience, and participation in practice theory

Cora Rokمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• 19th-21st Century French and Italian Literature
• Film Studies (Pier Paolo Pasolini, Michelangelo Antonioni)
• Critical Theory, Poststructuralism, Existentialism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cora Rok is a researcher in Romance Studies at the University of Heidelberg, currently working on her habilitation thesis exploring shame aesthetics in 19th-century French literature. She holds a summa cum laude PhD in Italian Philology from the trinational 'Italianistica' graduate program (Universities of Bonn, Florence, and Paris-Sorbonne). Her primary affiliations include the Romance Studies Department at Heidelberg and previous roles at the University of Trier's Center for Digital Humanities and the University of Bonn. Research focuses: Italian/French literature (19th-21st centuries), Pier Paolo Pasolini studies, Marxist criticism, digital humanities, and literary theory Key academic contributions: Authentizität nach Pasolini (2021), Entfremdung in der Arbeitswelt (2021), and over 30 peer-reviewed publications Her work bridges traditional literary analysis with computational methods, evident in collaborations like 'From Keyness to Distinctiveness' (2021). She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects such as Neuer Realismus in der Romania (2021) and Selbstreflexivität im italienischen Gegenwartskino (in preparation). Awards include the 2020 DIV Young Talent Award and postdoctoral funding through MeTra and University of Bonn's graduate programs. She maintains teaching responsibilities in French and Italian literature at Heidelberg while contributing to academic leadership roles in editorial projects and conferences.

Julia F. Saumaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Anthropology
• Disability Studies
• Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Julia F. Sauma is a Brazilian-Londoner deaf/Hard of Hearing Lecturer in Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her work focuses on collective life within extractive structures, with a particular emphasis on Amazonian Quilombo communities in Brazil and diasporic experiences. She holds a PhD from UCL (2014) and an MA from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2007). Key roles include teaching modules like Approaches to Contemporary Anthropology and supervising PhD projects on ecology, embodiment, and intersectional themes. Her research interests span ecology, land rights, disability studies, and the intersections of race, gender, and kinship. She collaborates with activist groups to explore joyful collective refuges and has pioneered auto-ethnographic methods addressing deafness and academic inclusion. Notable projects include the ERC-funded Extort: Anthropologies of Extortion (PI: Lucia Michelutti) and participatory works like Antiphonic Multibeing (2019). Her publications critique academic systems through works like Performing Normal (2024) and explore decolonial methodologies in Ruptures (2019). She engages in cross-disciplinary practices including performance art and policy-oriented research on early childhood development in Brazil. Current research emphasizes multi-modal methodologies and the body as a research tool, reflecting her commitment to inclusive, embodied knowledge production.

Jenny Edkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Politics
• Critical International Relations
• Postcolonial Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jenny Edkins is a Professor of Politics at the University of Manchester, specializing in critical international relations, postcolonial politics, and the intersection of performance and politics. She holds a physics degree from the University of Oxford, a social sciences degree from the Open University, and a PhD from Aberystwyth University (1997), supported by a Leverhulme Special Research Fellowship. Her research explores trauma, humanitarian aid, and political uncertainty through interdisciplinary lenses. Notable works include Change and the Politics of Certainty (2019) and After Grenfell (2019). She co-founded the Performance and Politics international research centre and leads initiatives like the Gregynog Ideas Lab. Edkins’ collaborative projects bridge academia and activism, addressing famine policy, missing persons, and urban disaster responses. Her creative works include poetry and narrative politics, exemplified by her poem As it turned out (2019). Leverhulme Fellowship (1997) Her advisory roles include contributions to UK government and NGO policies on humanitarian crises. She has authored over twelve books, including foundational texts in poststructuralist IR and narrative politics.

John Lurzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nineteenth- and Twentieth-century British Fiction
• Literary Theory
• Semiotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Lurz is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Tufts University, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on 19th- and 20th-century British fiction, particularly James Joyce and Virginia Woolf, alongside literary theory (semiotics, deconstruction, psychoanalysis, phenomenology), media studies, and the history of the book. He has written extensively on Roland Barthes and Proust, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between literature and visual studies. Education: PhD in English Literature from UC Berkeley (2011); BA in English from Princeton University (2003). Teaching includes courses like 'British Modernism,' 'Virginia Woolf & Bloomsbury Group,' 'James Joyce's Ulysses,' and graduate seminars exploring literary theory. Recent publications (2021–2025) engage with Barthesian criticism, semiotics, modernist narrative techniques, and the materiality of books. No scientific awards are listed in the provided texts. His work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary critical theory, reflecting a commitment to both canonical and interdisciplinary scholarship.