جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Richard Leahyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Victorian Literature
• Gothic Literature
• Science Fiction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Richard Leahy is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Chester's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He has been with the university since 2013, progressing from Visiting Lecturer to Lecturer and ultimately to Senior Lecturer in 2021. His teaching spans all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with expertise across Victorian Literature, Gothic Literature, Literary and Critical Theory, and Science Fiction. Leahy's research focuses on the intersections of technology, culture, and literature, with particular emphasis on light in literary representation and the relationship between technological development and psychological states. His 2018 monograph Literary Illumination explores how artificial lighting transformed literary spaces and individual consciousness in the 19th century. His recent publications span diverse topics including Pre-Raphaelite art, Victorian hairwork, the psychological impact of rail travel, and contemporary science fiction. These works demonstrate his consistent interest in how technological developments intersect with literary expression across historical periods, from Victorian literature to contemporary speculative fiction. His scholarship bridges historical literary analysis with theoretical frameworks from cultural studies, psychology, and technology studies. Leahy actively supervises postgraduate research at MRes and PhD levels and contributes to the academic community through conference presentations at venues including Gladstone's Library, University of Cambridge, and Paris Diderot University.

Hilary Weeksمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• European Literature
• Travel Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hilary Weeks is a Lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire, specializing in nineteenth-century British literature, visual culture, and travel writing. With a background in medieval studies and experience in education outreach, she has taught diverse age groups and remains committed to university access initiatives. BA (Hons) English and Related Literature (German), University of York (1983) MA English, University of California Los Angeles (1990) PhD English Literature, University of Gloucestershire (2005) Her research spans Romantic and Victorian literature, European affinities, aesthetics, Gothic architecture, Pre-Raphaelite studies, and psycho-geography. She has supervised postgraduate research on Edward Thomas, Mary Webb, and architectural geography, while currently working on early nineteenth-century travel novels for Cambridge University Press. Member, British Association of Victorian Studies Member, Tennyson Society Member, William Morris Society As an Academic Link Tutor for Yeovil College University Centre, she bridges higher education and further education institutions, focusing on Level 4 student experiences and public engagement with literature.

Emilia Di Roccoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Late Antiquity
• Middle Ages
• Bible and Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emilia Di Rocco is a Full Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies of Sapienza University of Rome . Her academic work bridges disciplines such as comparative literature , history of ideas , and theological hermeneutics , with a focus on the interplay between biblical narratives and classical traditions across medieval, modern, and contemporary contexts. Research Themes Intersections of Bible and literature through historical exegesis Reinterpretation of classical myths in medieval and modern texts Philosophical and literary history of ideas from Late Antiquity onward Transdisciplinary analyses of wonder and astonishment in foundational works Key Trends in Publications Medieval theological commentary engaging classical motifs Modernist and postmodernist reworkings of biblical parables Italian and English literary responses to Dante and Rilke Visual and textual dialogues around the Prodigal Son narrative Neoclassical aesthetics in literature and art Research Projects Imagining inclusive communities in European and American Culture New Intersections between Literature and Religion

Christine Bolus-Reichertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Romantic Literature
• Victorian Literature
• Environmental Humanities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine Bolus-Reichert is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Toronto's Scarborough campus (UTSC). She serves as Acting Chair of UTSC English and teaches courses in nineteenth-century British literature and intellectual history. Education: BPhil from Miami University MA from Indiana University PhD from Indiana University Her research spans Romantic and Victorian literature, environmental humanities, and genre fiction (fantasy, gothic, children's literature, science fiction). She explores aesthetics in everyday life, focusing on intersections between cultural geography, narrative form, and political ideology. Publications & Research Trends: Her work examines Victorian romance persistence into the 20th century, aestheticism in William Morris's writings, and eclecticism in 19th-century British culture. Recent projects connect literary analysis with environmental theory and genre studies. Administrative Service: She has held the Acting Chair position at UTSC, contributing to departmental leadership while maintaining active academic engagement.

• Art History
• Environmental Change
• Visual Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rosie Ibbotson is a Senior Lecturer in Art History at the University of Canterbury's Faculty of Arts, where she has been appointed since February 2013. She holds a doctorate on the transnational Arts and Crafts Movement and completed postdoctoral research at the Yale Center for British Art. Her current affiliations include leadership in the Australian Research Council grant 'Extinction imaginaries: Mapping affective visual cultures in Australasia' (2023-2026). Her research explores the intersections of visual culture and environmental transformation, with foci including: 19th-century colonial aesthetics and the Anthropocene Material ecologies of extinction and de-extinction Arts and Crafts Movement historiography Decolonial approaches to museum practices Environmental violence in visual representation Her scholarly publications consistently engage with colonial visual epistemologies, environmental humanities, and material culture studies, with recent work examining archival representations of extinction, settler terraforming, and the ecopolitics of scale across 73+ outputs. She actively supervises graduate researchers, including current projects on: Museum activism and unsanctioned interventions Children in rural British landscape painting Arts and Crafts dress reform movements Christian design doctrines Albatroess in cultural practice

Laurence Brogniezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Literature
• Literary History
• Art-Literature Relations
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Laurence Brogniez serves as a full Professor at the Free University of Brussels (Université libre de Bruxelles), where she teaches literary history and comparative literature within the humanities discipline. Her academic profile emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship bridging textual and visual arts, particularly examining historical intersections between literature and painting. Her research portfolio centers on: Comparative Literature with Symbolist period focus Literary History of 19th-20th century Europe Art-Literature Relations in Pre-Raphaelite and Symbolist movements Cultural History of Brussels as an artistic hub Literary Geography mapping urban spaces Artists' studios as creative ecosystems Brogniez has produced significant scholarly outputs including her foundational thesis "Préraphaélisme et Symbolisme : peinture littéraire et image poétique" (Champion, 2003) and edited volumes such as "Ecrits voyageurs: les artistes et l'ailleurs" (Peter Lang, 2012), "Ceci n'est pas un titre" (Fage, 2014), "Entretiens d'artistes" (Vrin, 2015), and "L'artiste en revues" (Presses Universitaires de Rennes, 2019). She extends her work into public scholarship through exhibitions like "Pulsion(s)" (2012), "En route!" (2014 at Musée Rops), and "Fleurs lascives" (2017). Scientific recognition: No specific awards, fellowships, or medals are documented in the source material Academic mentorship and funding: The available documentation does not reference doctoral/master's advisees, grant acquisitions, or formal advising roles, though her editorial and exhibition work suggests collaborative academic leadership.

• Literary Studies
• Ecocriticism
• Literature Didactics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Degerman serves as Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall. His academic profile combines literary scholarship with pedagogical innovation, focusing on critical intersections between literature, environment, and education within Nordic contexts. Degerman's research centers on three interconnected domains: ecocriticism (particularly Nordic ecopoetics and cultural sustainability), literature didactics (transformations in Swedish literature education), and critical theory (Foucault-inspired analyses of parrhesia in literary practice). His work consistently bridges theoretical inquiry with practical classroom applications, examining how poetry functions as both aesthetic object and sustainability messenger in educational settings. Recent scholarship increasingly addresses mental health narratives and the cultural dimensions of environmental crisis. Publication trends reveal a sustained interdisciplinary trajectory, evolving from foundational work on reader-response theory toward contemporary engagements with material ecocriticism and cultural sustainability. His editorial projects on Nordic environmental narratives demonstrate growing influence in shaping regional ecocritical discourse, while monographs like The Dark Side of the Moon establish distinctive contributions to literature-mental health scholarship. The consistent focus on pedagogical applications across two decades highlights his commitment to translating theoretical insights into classroom practice. No scientific awards were documented in the available source materials. Information regarding academic advising relationships, doctoral supervision, or research grant acquisitions was not specified in the provided documentation. His collaborative work as editor of multi-author volumes suggests engagement with research networks, but specific team structures or advising roles remain unreported.

Catherine Roachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 18th-Century British Art
• 19th-Century British Art
• Urban Display Cultures
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Catherine Roach is an Associate Professor of Art History at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts, specializing in 18th- and 19th-century British art with a focus on exhibition cultures and imperial ideologies. Her work bridges traditional art history with digital humanities through exhibition reconstructions. Fields: British art history, exhibition studies, imperial visual culture Key Projects: Curator of 'Seeing Double' (2010), NEH fellow (Huntington Library), National Humanities Center fellow (2022–2023) Her research examines how art exhibitions in Britain and its Empire shaped national and imperial identities, combining archival rigor with innovative digital methodologies. Recent publications analyze Reynolds’ portraiture, Pre-Raphaelite symbolism, and the British Institution’s role in exhibition history. Roach has received prestigious awards including the Historians of British Art Book Award and NEH funding. She teaches courses spanning European art surveys, Victorian visual culture, and museum studies.

Lucy Hartleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nineteenth-Century British Literature
• Literary Theory
• Visual Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lucy Hartley is a Professor of English at the University of Michigan, specializing in 19th-century British literature and culture. She holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Oxford and a D.Phil. from the University of York. Her research bridges intellectual history, visual culture, and the social transformations of modernity. She has authored monographs on physiognomy, democratic aesthetics, and women’s writing, and edited volumes in Victorian studies. Her work examines intersections of art, politics, and science in Victorian Britain, with recent projects focusing on poverty and social reform. Education: BA (Hons), University of Oxford D.Phil., University of York (1996) Research Interests: Nineteenth-century British literature and culture Intellectual history Visual culture Art and politics Women’s writing Democratic theory Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Victorian studies, analyzing how aesthetic theories, scientific discourses, and social movements shaped modern democratic ideals. Current projects explore the Whitechapel Project of Henrietta and Samuel Barnett, linking poverty alleviation to urban reform. Teaching includes graduate seminars on literary theory and undergraduate courses on post-1830 British literature. Her work has been recognized through affiliations with the University of Michigan’s English Department and contributions to scholarly journals.

Jordan Kistlerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Victorian Literature
• Museum Studies
• Literature and Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jordan Kistler is a Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Strathclyde’s School of Humanities, specializing in Victorian literature. She joined Strathclyde in 2019 after teaching at the University of Birmingham and Keele University. Her research focuses on Victorian poetry, museum studies, Gothic fiction, and the intersections between literature and science. She holds a BA from New York University, an MA from York University, and a PhD from King’s College London. Her current project is a cultural history of the 19th-century British Museum, examining epistemological questions around knowledge, class, gender, and nationality. She has published a monograph, Arthur O’Shaughnessy: A Pre-Raphaelite Poet in the British Museum (2016), and contributes to Neo-Victorian Studies to counter nostalgic historical interpretations. She is involved in the Scottish Centre for Victorian and Neo-Victorian Studies and collaborates on ESRC-funded projects like Fantasy and the Museum . Her teaching emphasizes Victorian Gothic literature, gender studies, and poetry. She actively supervises graduate students in Victorian literature, Gothic studies, and related interdisciplinary topics.

Kate Nicholsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Victorian Art
• Classical Reception Studies
• Art and Imperialism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Nichols is an Associate Professor in Art History at the University of Birmingham's Department of Art History, Curating and Visual Studies. She serves as Senior Tutor for the School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music and oversees postgraduate research in her department. Her academic background includes a BA in Classical Studies (Bristol), MSt in Greek/Roman History (Oxford), and a PhD in Classical Reception Studies (Birkbeck College, London). Her research focuses on Victorian British and imperial art, classical reception, and the intersections of art with race, gender, and imperialism. She has authored Greece and Rome at the Crystal Palace: Classical Sculpture and Modern Britain (2015) and is currently working on a global history of Victorian art exploring imperialism's impact on art production. She co-founded Midlands Art Papers (2016–2019) and co-convenes the British Art Network’s 'Race, Empire and the Pre-Raphaelites' group. Recent publications examine colonial monuments, indigenous dispossession in art galleries, and Victorian sculpture’s religious dimensions. She advises over a dozen PhD students on topics ranging from Pre-Raphaelite legacies to animal studies in art. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, including curating exhibitions on animals in art and leading initiatives like the Rainbow Trail in university collections.

Rebecca Umlandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arthurian Studies
• 19th-Century British Literature
• World Literature (European Studies)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Umland is a Professor at the Department of English, University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her research focuses on Arthurian Studies, World & 19th Century British Literature, and Film Studies. She has received multiple awards, including the Martin Distinguished Professor of English and the Pratt-Heins Distinguished Research Award. Education: Ph.D. in English, University of Iowa Her research explores the intersections of medieval narratives with modern media, particularly through cinematic adaptations of Arthurian legends and Victorian literature. She has published extensively on topics connecting literary traditions to contemporary cultural forms. Recent publications analyze Tennyson’s works in film, Dante’s influence in popular culture, and anti-hero tropes in television. Her scholarship spans interdisciplinary methodologies, blending literary analysis with film and cultural studies. Scientific Awards: Martin Distinguished Professor of English Faculty Research Mentor Award Outstanding Teaching Award (Mortar Board Society) Pratt-Heins Distinguished Research Award Honorary Member for Teaching Excellence (Phi Eta Sigma) She teaches courses in Romantic Literature, Victorian Literature, European Literature in Translation, and Arthurian Legends. Dr. Umland is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Mythopoeic Society and the International Arthurian Society.

María De Los Reyes Hernández Socorroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Atlantic History
• Tobacco Cultivation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

María De Los Reyes Hernández Socorro is a University Professor in the Department of Art, City and Territory at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She is affiliated with the GIR G9-History, Economy and Society research group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of art history, Atlantic trade systems, and cultural heritage. Research Interests : Art History, Tobacco Cultivation, Cultural Heritage, Enlightenment Era, Atlantic Studies, Colonial Systems Collaborations : Santiago de Luxán Meléndez, Judit Echevarría Hernández, Ángel Yenisei Ruiz Santana Her recent publications analyze tobacco's socio-economic role in the Spanish Atlantic, Enlightenment portraiture, and Canarian art heritage. She contributes to academic journals like Millars. Espai i Història and Anuario de Estudios Atlánticos . Her work bridges visual culture with economic history, emphasizing institutional studies and colonial trade dynamics. Email: mariadelosreyes.hernandez@ulpgc.es

Anne-Marie Bellerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Victorian Literature
• Sensation Fiction
• Neo-Victorian Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne-Marie Beller is a Senior Lecturer in Victorian Literature at Loughborough University, where she has taught since 2004 and holds permanent status since 2008. She serves as School Director of Widening Participation and Outreach and Ethics Officer for the English department, with research deeply rooted in Victorian literary studies. She earned her PhD from the University of Leicester in 2003. Her academic trajectory reflects sustained commitment to Victorian scholarship through teaching, editorial work, and institutional leadership roles. Dr. Beller specializes in sensation fiction, neo-Victorian adaptations, and 19th-century women writers, with particular expertise on Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Wilkie Collins, and Elizabeth Siddal. Her research examines gender representation, transgressive narratives, and the literary marketplace, frequently intersecting with travel writing and New Woman fiction of the 1890s. She explores how Victorian texts resonate in contemporary culture through neo-Victorian reinterpretations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on recovering marginalized voices in Victorian popular fiction, with growing emphasis on postmodern adaptations. Her work demonstrates methodological range across textual analysis, historical contextualization, and genre studies, maintaining relevance through examination of current scholarly trends in sensation fiction and neo-Victorianism. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) since 2012 Dr. Beller supervises PhD candidates in Victorian literature while maintaining significant editorial responsibilities. She previously served as General Editor of the Wilkie Collins Journal (2012-2016) and currently holds positions on editorial boards for Victorian Popular Fictions, Victoriographies, and Victorians Institute Journal. Her professional service extends to the Victorian Popular Fiction Association where she serves on the Advisory Board (2024-present) and as Book Prize Judge (2023-present). Additional roles include External Examiner for the University of Reading's English MA program (2022-present) and academic consultancy for publishers Broadview Press and Gale Cengage, demonstrating her influence across academic, editorial, and publishing spheres.

William McKelvyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nineteenth-century British literature and culture
• Literature and Religion
• History of Reading
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William McKelvy is an Associate Professor of English at Washington University in St. Louis , specializing in Nineteenth-century British literature and culture . His work bridges literary analysis , religious studies , and visual culture , with a focus on the intersections of reading practices , institutional authority , and artistic representation . Education: PhD, University of Virginia Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Victorian Literature and Culture Series (2013–present); Associate Editor, Oxford Bibliographies: Victorian Literature (2020–present) McKelvy’s research reconfigures Victorian cultural studies by emphasizing material contexts of reading (e.g., paper, ink, institutional spaces) and their dialogue with religious authority . His current project, Portraits of the Artist in the Age of Steam , explores artistic identity during industrial modernity. Recent publications highlight trends in Victorian postcolonial discourse (e.g., analyses of The Moonstone and empire), visual culture (iconography in poetry), and gendered narratives in sensation fiction. Awards include Graduate Student Mentoring Recognition and multiple research fellowships. Scientific Awards: Graduate Student Senate Special Recognition for Mentoring Award, 2007 Faculty Research Grant, Washington University, 2002 Dissertation Fellowship, University of Virginia, 1996 McGregor Scholarship, Saint Deiniol's Library, 1996 Arnstein Prize for Victorian Research, 1995 DuPont Fellowship, 1993–95 Memphis Magazine Fiction Writing Award, 1989 McKelvy teaches courses spanning detective fiction , Victorian serial fiction , Charlotte Brontë , and Victorian postcolonial studies . His editorial leadership shapes scholarly resources for Victorian literature.