جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Environmental History
• Energy Transition
• Social Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Groß is a researcher at the Institute for Social Ecology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, Austria. His work focuses on environmental history, energy transitions, and socio-ecological transformations, particularly through the lens of historical provisioning systems and material flow analysis. Academic background: Mag.Dr.phil. (Magister Doctor Philosophiae) Research areas: Environmental history of Austria, energy dependency analysis, historical political economy Key projects: Marshall Plan's ecological impact, Alpine tourism development (1920-2010), Soviet gas contracts His publications explore the interplay between technological change, resource consumption, and socio-economic structures during critical historical transitions. Notable research includes: 2024: Analysis of gas transition in Austria 2023: ERP's socio-ecological consequences 2022: Vorarlberg's integration into European gas networks 2021: Conceptual frameworks for provisioning systems Groß's email contact is available at robert.gross@boku.ac.at, and his postal address is in Vienna's 1070 district at Schottenfeldgasse 29.

Laura Demeterمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Critical Heritage Studies
• 20th-Century Cultural Heritage in Central and Eastern Europe
• Cultural Heritage Protection
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Laura Demeter is a postdoctoral researcher at the Competence Center for Heritage Studies and Technologies (KDWT) , Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg. She holds a PhD in Heritage Studies (IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, 2017) and has held postdoctoral positions at the Leibniz Institute for History and Culture in Eastern Europe (GWZO) and the University of Bucharest. Her work focuses on 20th-century cultural heritage in Central and Eastern Europe , particularly under authoritarian regimes and post-regime transitions. Demeter has contributed to international projects like H2020 EU Project COURAGE and the interdisciplinary UrbanMetaMapping consortium. She specializes in cultural opposition , transnational activism , and disaster documentation (e.g., earthquake-damaged cities in Romania). As an external expert for the European Commission and the European Institute for Cultural Routes , she evaluates heritage-related research projects. Her recent publications address topics such as authoritarian urban planning , heritage destruction as human rights violations , and postwar reconstruction . She has presented at conferences including European Cultural Heritage Summit and Association for Slavic, East European & Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) . Her editorial work includes co-editing Transforming Cities (2025) and Cartographies of Catastrophes (2026).

• Digital Democracy
• Open Governance
• Political Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dmytro Khutkyy is the Head of the University of Tartu Ukraine Centre and a Research Fellow in Digital Governance at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies (University of Tartu, Estonia). He holds a PhD in Sociology (2012) from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and has taught at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. His work spans digital democracy, open governance, and civic technology with roles across institutions in Estonia, Ukraine, and Belgium. Current affiliations: University of Tartu (Research Fellow), e-Governance Academy (Expert), European Digital Development Alliance (Policy Advisor) International experience: Malmö University, European University Institute, University of Helsinki, Polish Academy of Sciences Research Interests : Dmytro specializes in digital democracy , open governance , and electronic voting . His work examines how digital tools enhance civic participation in post-conflict contexts and authoritarian regimes. Key areas include participatory budgeting , disinformation resistance , and transnational governance . Grants & Projects : He leads EU-funded projects on democratic resilience (€256k) and disinformation countermeasures in Estonia. Past projects include a European Commission study on internet voting (€142k) and UNDP/OGP advisory roles. Scientific Contributions : With 130+ publications and 550+ citations, his 2024 Studies in Communication Sciences paper analyzes war media framing. Other works explore blockchain voting and civic tech in Ukraine, Brazil, and Latin America. Advocacy & Teaching : He has trained 4,000+ students globally and delivered 180+ presentations to 480k+ audiences. As a Transparency International activist, he advised on Ukrainian information access reforms and anti-corruption measures.

• 19th-21st Century Visual Arts
• French Art of the 19th Century
• European Romanticism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gregor Wedekind is a Professor of Art History at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His research spans from late 18th to 21st-century visual arts, with a focus on French 19th-century art, European Romanticism, and intersections between art, psychiatry, and photography theory. He has held leadership roles including Dean of Faculty 07 (2021–2024) and President of the German Society for the Study of the 19th Century (2010–2021). Editorial Leadership: Co-editor of Journal of Art History (since 2021) Foundations: Chairman of the Paul Strecker Foundation (since 2022) Research Grants: DFG-funded projects like Mobilier urbain (2019–2023) His publications emphasize mimesis theory, intermediality (art and music), and cultural transfers between Germany and France. Recent articles examine topics like Géricault's realism, the positivist conception of photography, and the symbolic role of gray in modern art. Scientific Awards: Chairman of the Paul Strecker Foundation Membre titulaire of the Comité International d'Histoire de l'Art (CIHA) Leadership roles in academic societies

Louis-Alexandre Bergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Civil War and State Formation
• Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
• Security Sector Reform
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Louis-Alexandre Berg is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department and Global Studies Institute at Georgia State University (GSU), College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on violent conflict, crime in weak states, and foreign aid impacts on state formation. He holds a PhD in Government from Georgetown University, an MPA from Princeton, and a BA from Brown University. His current book project examines security sector restructuring in war-torn countries like Liberia and Bosnia, based on fieldwork in Africa and the Balkans. Research & Professional Background: Berg’s work bridges academia and policy, with experience at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center, U.S. Institute of Peace, and roles with the World Bank, USAID, and UNDP. His research interests include post-conflict peacebuilding, urban violence, and rule of law institutions in fragile states. He has advised on security programs in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. Key Contributions: His articles address security sector reform, civil-military relations, and bilateral/multilateral peacebuilding strategies. Recent work highlights how political contexts shape foreign aid efficacy and explores organized crime’s role in post-war governance. Honors include the Jennings-Randolph Peace Scholarship and Presidential Management Fellowship. Academic & Policy Engagement: Berg collaborates with international organizations and governments to design evidence-based approaches to statebuilding and security governance. His fieldwork spans multiple continents, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical research.

Margaret Menningerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Philanthropy
• German History
• Civil Society
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Margaret Menninger is a Professor in the Department of History at Texas State University and Executive Director of the German Studies Association. She holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1998) and has held positions in publishing with Houghton Mifflin and Carl Hanser Verlag. Her research focuses on cultural philanthropy, civil society, and German bourgeois culture, with particular emphasis on Leipzig's cultural history. She is the author of A Serious Matter and True Joy (2022) and co-editor of The Total Work of Art (2016). Education: A.B. (Harvard-Radcliffe, 1986), Rotary Scholar (Georg-August Universität Göttingen, 1986-87), A.M. and Ph.D. (Harvard, 1991/1998). Research supported by DAAD and the German Historical Institute in Washington, D.C. Research interests include the social history of music, cultural diplomacy, and Scandinavian history (especially Iceland). She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on European history, including Germany since 1815, the Nazi era, and the Great War. Her work bridges historical scholarship and cultural practice, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent publications explore Leipzig's cultural institutions and postwar Berlin music scenes. Awards include the NEH Distinguished Teaching Professorship in the Humanities. Grants and funding: Supported by DAAD and German Historical Institute. Advising: No listed advisees, but mentors students through course research projects. Labs/Teams: German Studies Association leadership roles.

Eleanor Knightمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Opera
• Libretti
• Music and Text
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Eleanor Knight is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Science at the University of Brighton. Her academic work bridges literature, music, and performance, with a particular focus on opera, libretti, and the interplay between sound and text. She is actively involved in research, publication, and editorial reviewing. Education: Lancaster University (completed 1992) Liverpool John Moores University (completed 1991) Her research centers on the relationship between music and text, especially in operatic contexts, the literary role of women in urban settings, and the short story form. She has a deep interest in figures such as Myfanwy Piper and Jean Rhys, and her work often explores themes of domesticity, voice, and creative collaboration. Knight is currently developing an historical novel set in postwar Germany. Her recent publications show a consistent engagement with opera, literary recovery, and feminist reinterpretation. Topics include honour-based violence, the ethics of appropriation in creative practice, and the staging of literary voices. She frequently contributes to scholarly and creative discourse through book chapters and conference papers. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Eleanor Knight serves as a peer reviewer and editorial contributor for prominent publishers and journals, including Bloomsbury Academic, Gramophone & Opera Now, and Bachtrack.com. While no formal students are listed, her role as a Senior Lecturer suggests involvement in mentoring and academic guidance. She is also engaged in creative output, including short stories and performance-related research. Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: Though no formal lab or team is named, her collaborative projects—such as the Silkmoth project—and her editorial activities indicate active participation in interdisciplinary and socially engaged creative networks.

Bright Alozieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Colonial and Postcolonial African History
• African Diaspora Studies
• Gender and Sexuality in Africa
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bright Alozie is an Associate Professor in the Black Studies Department at Portland State University , where he also coordinates the African Studies Certificate Program and holds affiliate appointments in History and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. His research intersects colonial and postcolonial African history , gender studies , and decolonial thought , emphasizing oral histories and community engagement. Dr. Alozie's publications span topics like petition-writing as resistance , West African soldiers’ marriages , and eroticism in Igbo art . His work has been supported by grants from the African Humanities Program , the Hagley Library , and the Hayek Fund for Scholars . Teaching Innovation: Peggy Renner Award (2025) Research Fellowships: North American Conference on British Studies (2024) Methodological Contributions: Decolonial archival recovery

Bruce Dehningمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Accounting Information Systems
• Information Technology Strategy
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bruce Dehning is an Associate Professor at the Argyros College of Business and Economics within Chapman University , where he specializes in Accounting Information Systems , Information Technology Strategy , and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems . Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder , he has published extensively in leading journals such as MIS Quarterly , Journal of Operations Management , and Information and Management . B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. in Accounting from University of Colorado at Boulder His research examines the business value of information technology investments , taxation economics , and data analytics applications in financial decision-making. He has presented at prestigious international conferences and received multiple citations exceeding 3,000. Recently, he co-authored studies on smart city development in postwar regions , tax progressivity impacts , and automotive industry economics . Selected Scientific Awards 2004 - Wang-Fradkin Professorship at Chapman University 2005 - Fulbright Scholar to Czech Republic 2006 & 2013 - AAA Information Systems Section Notable Contributions to the Literature Award 2010 - Tomas Bata University Commemorative Medal 2010 - Alpha Kappa Psi Faculty Member of the Year As an associate editor and editorial board member for journals like Journal of Information Systems and International Journal of Accounting Information Systems , Dr. Dehning bridges academic research with practical applications through his consulting work in insurance industry information systems and small business accounting solutions .

Ellen Moodieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political transitions
• post-conflict aftermaths
• Central America, especially El Salvador
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Ellen Moodie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Global Studies Programs and Courses, Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, and Center for Social & Behavioral Science. Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Michigan (2002) M.A. in Anthropology, University of Michigan (1997) B.A. in Anthropology, Indiana University (1985) Her research examines political transitions, post-conflict societies, and everyday experiences of violence and inequality in Central America (particularly El Salvador and Cuba). She explores how social movements, democratic processes, and public consciousness evolve through ethnographic methods, semiotic analysis, and narrative studies. Her current work focuses on the 'post-postwar generation' of Salvadoran youth and collaborative projects in health justice education. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, including community-based health curricula and ethnographic reflections on asylum processes. Her fieldwork spans six years in Central America and methodological adaptations during the pandemic. Freie Universität Berlin Residential Fellowship (2014) National Science Foundation Grant (2010-2013) Wenner-Gren Foundation Grant (2008) Conrad Humanities Scholar (UIUC) Arnold O. Beckman Award (2015) She has served as co-chair of the Central America Section (Latin American Studies Association) and contributes to the El Salvador Studies Working Group and El Faro Academico Editorial Board. Her public engagement includes expert testimony for Salvadorans fleeing violence.

• Urban Transformation
• Reinforced Concrete in Architecture
• Architectural Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

İLKE TEKİN is a faculty member at the Faculty of Architecture at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University , specializing in architectural theory and design studios. She holds a PhD in Building Science / Architectural Design from Istanbul Technical University (2013), following a master's in the same field (2005) and a bachelor's in architecture from Anadolu University (2002). Education: B.Arch, Anadolu University (2002) M.Sc, Istanbul Technical University (2005) PhD, Istanbul Technical University (2013) Her research focuses on urban transformation , reinforced concrete in Turkish architecture , and cultural narratives in built environments . She has published extensively on topics like Beyoğlu-İstiklal Street evolution, post-WWII concrete construction, and modern public spaces in Muğla. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary design practices. Scientific Contributions include a notable 2023 article on bio-concrete applications and 2017 comparative analysis of Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. Awards: Satın Alma Ödülü (2009) for Denizli Municipality Building design. She led post-2021 wildfire recovery projects and served as a TÜBİTAK project consultant. As Erasmus Coordinator (2021-2024) and Bina Bilgisi Anabilim Dalı Başkanı (2024), she shapes architectural education. Her design studios explore themes like Fantastic Space and Extreme Environments , influencing students like Hazal Şimal-Karatay and Tuba Kara.

Eric Keenaghanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• modernist poetry
• cold war American poetry
• LGBTQ+ literature
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Eric Keenaghan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at The University at Albany, State University of New York. He earned his PhD and MA from Temple University and his BA from Amherst College. Keenaghan serves as an advisory editor for the Journal of Modern Literature and as the advisory editor for twentieth-century poetry at PMLA. His research focuses on modernist and cold war American poetries, particularly work by LGBTQ+-identified writers. His scholarship also addresses the teaching of poetry, queer translation studies, anarchist and antifascist traditions in American literature, and 20th- and 21st-century women's experimental poetry and fiction. His work spans literary criticism, creative writing, and editorial projects that recover marginalized voices in American literary history. Keenaghan's research output shows a consistent focus on queer literary history, political poetry, and the intersections of sexuality, politics, and aesthetics in American poetry. His recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with Muriel Rukeyser's work and the recovery of radical literary traditions, particularly those that challenge conventional narratives of American literary history. His scholarship bridges literary criticism, creative practice, and pedagogy, with a particular interest in how poetry can model alternative political and ethical relationships. Modern Language Association Prize for Bibliographical or Archival Scholarship (for The Muriel Rukeyser Era: Selected Prose) Professor Keenaghan teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on modernist poetry, cold war and contemporary poetry, LGBTQ+ literature and history, leftist literature and new social movements, queer and gender studies, and literary and political theory. His teaching reflects his research interests, with courses examining specific authors like James Baldwin and Muriel Rukeyser, as well as broader thematic explorations of poetic movements and political contexts. His work in the classroom extends his scholarly commitment to recovering marginalized voices and examining the political dimensions of literary form.

Janice A. Jaffeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Translation Theory and Practice
• Migration and Displacement in Literature
• Medical and Legal Interpreting Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janice A. Jaffe is a Researcher in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies at Bowdoin College. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and additional certifications in Refugee Trauma and Recovery from Harvard. Her work bridges academic scholarship and community engagement, focusing on translation theory, migration narratives, and interpreter ethics. She has served as a medical interpreter, court interpreter trainer, and Associate Director of Bowdoin’s McKeen Center for the Common Good, mentoring faculty on public engagement and organizing the college’s first public health symposium. Her research emphasizes language access equity, particularly for immigrant/refugee communities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams at Harvard and the Maine Judicial Branch LEP Advisory Committee. She is translating Spanish writer Rosa Montero’s novel La ridícula idea de no volver a verte and has published translations in The Americas , Past Futures , and Latino Voices in New England . Her scholarship spans migration narratives in contemporary literature, medical/legal interpreting ethics, and the intersection of art and technology in postwar Latin America. She currently serves on the board of Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic and directs their interpreting programs.

Andrea McArdleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Land Use
• Climate Governance
• Legal Pedagogy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea McArdle is a Professor of Law at the CUNY School of Law, where she teaches experiential courses in judicial rhetoric, urban land use, and community lawyering. She chairs the Curriculum Committee and directs the Legal Writing program, shaping the law school’s writing-intensive curriculum. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on urban governance, climate adaptation, legal pedagogy, and the intersection of law with narrative and voice. McArdle holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law, an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, and a Ph.D. in American Studies from NYU’s Department of Cultural and Social Analysis. Her research explores urban land use policies, climate resilience, and the societal impacts of policing. Notable contributions include co-editing books like Uniform Behavior: Police Localism and National Politics (2006) and Zero Tolerance: Quality of Life and the New Police Brutality in New York City (2001). She also organized a 2017 conference on climate change and urban resilience, emphasizing community voices in environmental justice strategies. McArdle’s recent scholarship includes reimagining public housing as a commons and analyzing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s approach to the Fair Housing Act. She has been recognized for teaching excellence, including a 2013 award from the graduating class.

Erica Fraserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Russian and Soviet history
• Gender history
• Cold War cultures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erica Fraser is a Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University, specializing in Russian and Soviet history with a focus on gender, military cultures, and Cold War societies. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has published extensively on topics such as postwar Soviet masculinity, Soviet celebrity culture, and the intersection of sports and politics. Her research projects include analyzing women’s hockey in the Soviet Union and exploring representations of Eastern Europe in modern media. Fraser supervises graduate students in areas such as gender history, Cold War societies, and sports history. She also contributes to public scholarship through podcasts and op-eds on contemporary issues like martial masculinities in Ukraine and Russia. Her most notable work, Military Masculinity and Postwar Recovery in the Soviet Union (2019), examines how Soviet military culture reshaped masculine identity after WWII. Current projects include Soviet Hockey Stories , which uses hockey as a lens to study Soviet cultural narratives. Fraser has presented at international conferences and co-edited special issues on Russian history in film and television.