جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Guy Allenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Expressive Writing
• Creative Nonfiction
• Narrative Therapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Guy Allen holds a teaching-stream appointment in the Professional Writing & Communication Program at the University of Toronto's Institute for Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT). Specializing in expressive writing pedagogy, he pioneered narrative-based approaches to community activism through storytelling. Co-founder of Life Rattle—a radio program and press dedicated to underrepresented voices—Allen’s work bridges artistic expression with social justice. His 3M Teaching Fellowship (Canada’s top teaching honor) recognizes innovations in writing instruction, emphasizing creative nonfiction. Current projects include a Syrian immigrant storytelling initiative and a student science-writing anthology. Research focuses on narrative therapy applications in psychiatry, curriculum development emphasizing student voice, and writing as healing. He advises Mt. Sinai Hospital’s narrative therapy program and collaborates with the Syrian Canadian Foundation. Publications include *Clear, Precise, and Direct* (2015), a pedagogical manual, and *Cricket Suicides* (2019), a science communication collection. Upcoming projects include editing *The Nancy Chong Stories*, posthumously published narratives about 1960s Toronto Chinatown life. Award-winning educator with four university teaching awards, Allen also contributes to teacher training at OISE. His work integrates marginalized community narratives into academic frameworks, advocating for writing as both craft and activism.

Ingrid Hotz-Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender Studies
• Queer Studies
• Women's Literature
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Hotz-Davies is Professor of English Literature and Gender Studies at the English Seminar, Philosophische Fakultät, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She has held this position since 2001 and leads a dynamic research environment focused on gender, queer theory, early modern literature, and cultural narratives. She is actively involved in multiple academic programs and leadership roles, including co-directing the Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies and serving as the Gender Equality Representative for academic staff and students. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Dalhousie University (Canada), an MA/State Examination from the University of Munich, and a habilitation completed in Munich in 2000. Her research interests include Gender/Queer Studies, Women’s Literature from the Renaissance to the present, Early Modern Prose, and the dynamics of censorship and identity formation. She has organized numerous seminars on topics such as queer theory, camp aesthetics, postmodern realism, and the cultural construction of heterosexuality. Her work bridges literary analysis with philosophical, psychoanalytic, and sociopolitical inquiry. The recent publications analyzed reflect a consistent engagement with gender performativity, camp aesthetics, closet narratives, and the intersections of literature with psychoanalysis, religion, and political power. Her scholarship spans from Renaissance texts to contemporary science fiction, demonstrating a broad and interdisciplinary reach. Gender Equality Representative, University of Tübingen (since Nov. 2023) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus MA Program 'Crossway in Cultural Narratives' (since 2017) Co-Director, Tübingen Center for Gender and Diversity Studies (since 2013) Equal Opportunities Officer, University of Tübingen (2014–present; also 2002–2006) Academic Coordinator, Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Program 'Cultural Studies in Literary Interzones' (2010–2018) She supervises a diverse group of PhD candidates working on topics such as precariousness in Jean Rhys, polymigrant imagination, feminist speculative fiction, posthuman weird fiction, and the representation of subaltern female workers. Her mentorship extends into interdisciplinary research involving affect theory, postcolonial studies, and identity politics. While no direct mention of funding grants is made, her leadership in international Erasmus Mundus programs implies significant grant acquisition and project management experience. She is affiliated with the English Seminar's research environment and contributes to collaborative projects such as the 'Dark Side of Camp Aesthetics' and 'Naturalization of Gender'. Her work fosters transnational academic exchange and critical inquiry into marginalized voices and cultural border zones.

Radislav Lapushinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chekhov Studies
• Russian Literature
• Post-Stalinist Poetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Radislav Lapushin is an Associate Professor of Russian Literature and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies Education, specializing in Chekhov studies, Russian drama, and post-Stalinist poetry. His research examines the poetic dimensions of Chekhov’s prose and drama, adaptation of Russian literature in cinema, and Soviet-era cultural production. Key Research Areas: Chekhov’s poetics and legacy Russian literature on stage/screen Post-Stalinist poetry and self-expression Recent Publications include analyses of Chekhov’s reception history and posthumous adaptations. He has edited critical volumes on Chekhov’s letters and translated his own scholarship into Russian. His work spans literary criticism, biographical studies, and cultural-historical analysis. Scientific Awards: Academic Excellence Award, Institute for the Arts and Humanities (2016) Advising includes mentoring B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. students on topics like Chekhovian pauses, Nabokov’s symbolism, and Baratynsky’s psychology. He teaches courses on 19th-century Russian literature, Dostoevsky, and Soviet cultural themes.

Daniel S. Traberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Popular Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel S. Traber serves as Professor of Maritime Studies within the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His teaching portfolio includes courses spanning American literature, cultural studies, and ethnic literature, with specific offerings such as ENGL 228 (American Literature, 1865 to Present) and ENGL 415 (Herman Melville's Sea Novels). His educational foundation comprises: Doctor of Philosophy in English and American Literature (University of Houston, 2000) Master of Arts in English and American Literature (University of Texas at El Paso, 1995) Bachelor of Arts in English with History minor (University of Texas at Austin, 1991) Traber's research interrogates the intersections of American literary traditions, subcultural formations, and identity politics. His scholarship consistently examines how marginalized communities negotiate power structures through cultural production, with particular emphasis on punk and ska subcultures as sites of racial, class, and gender resistance. This work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary cultural phenomena. His publication trajectory reveals sustained engagement with cultural paradoxes across two decades, evolving from early Hemingway studies to contemporary analyses of digital subcultures. Key thematic threads include the commodification of resistance, transnational cultural flows, and the performative construction of identity within consumer capitalism. The monograph Whiteness, Otherness, and the Individualism Paradox from Huck to Punk (2007) establishes foundational arguments connecting 19th-century American literature to modern subcultural practices. Traber actively disseminates research through national and international conferences including the Popular Culture Association, European Popular Culture Association, and International Melville Conference. His scholarly service includes election to the South Central Modern Language Association Executive Committee (2014-2016) as American Literature Representative.

• Medieval Literature
• Medical Humanities
• History of the English Language
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Arch is a Teaching Professor in the Department of English at Washington University in St. Louis, where she holds a PhD from the same institution. Her academic work focuses on Geoffrey Chaucer’s prose texts, medical humanities, and the history of the English language. She has published editions of Chaucer’s works in The Norton Chaucer (2019) and authored The Architecture of a Sentence , a textbook currently under review. Her teaching includes courses bridging literature and medicine (e.g., Writing and Medicine , Literature and Medicine ), the history of English, and prose style analysis. Courses like The Sentence in English emphasize traditional sentence diagramming to explore prose craft. She actively engages students in advanced language studies through specialized courses. Her research integrates Chaucer’s scientific and poetic works, highlighting intersections between medieval literature and medicine. She contributes to the Medical Humanities minor at the university through interdisciplinary coursework.

Göran Magnus Blixمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecocriticism
• Animal Studies
• Environmental Humanities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Göran Magnus Blix is a Professor of French and Italian and Chair of the Department of French and Italian at Princeton University. His research bridges nineteenth-century French literature with contemporary environmental humanities, focusing on ecocriticism, animal studies, and the politics of the novel. Current projects include: The Heroism of Modern Life : Examines democratization’s impact on heroic archetypes in French literature. Ecoapathy and Biophilia : Traces the genealogy of nature sentiment from Rousseau to Reclus. Thinking With Animals : Explores posthuman fables post-Darwin. Coal Culture and Fossil Fiction : Documents coal’s cultural impact in late-nineteenth-century literature. His teaching spans topics like the nineteenth-century novel, environmental disaster, and socially marginal figures. Key research areas include romanticism, realism, literary aesthetics, and the historical imagination. Articles highlight his interdisciplinary focus, spanning instinct-intelligence debates, Flaubert’s animal imagery, Balzac’s occult realism, and eco-allegories in Leconte de Lisle. His 2008 book From Paris to Pompeii analyzes archaeology’s influence on secular death attitudes.

Stephen Katzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hebrew Literature
• Modern Hebrew Literature
• Jewish Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Katz is a Professor in the Core Faculty at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School, Bloomington. He specializes in Hebrew literature, particularly Modern Hebrew Literature, Jewish Studies, and the works of S.Y. Agnon. His research explores themes such as cultural identity, biblical influences, and postcolonial narratives in Hebrew literary traditions. His teaching includes courses on Advanced Hebrew, Modern Hebrew Literature in translation, and the Kibbutz in Fact and Fiction. His scholarly publications analyze topics ranging from Holocaust poetry to intercultural representation in American Hebrew literature. Notable works include Red, Black, and Jew: New Frontiers in Hebrew Literature (2009) and The Centrifugal Novel: S.Y. Agnon's Poetics of Narrative (1999). His research interests span literary criticism, biblical studies, and the intersection of Hebrew literature with global cultural movements. He has contributed to journals like Hebrew Studies and Modern Judaism , focusing on narrative techniques and cultural hybridity in modern Hebrew texts. Dr. Katz is affiliated with the Hamilton Lugar School’s Global and International Studies Building and is active in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures programs.

Chris Townsendمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Eighteenth-Century Literature
• Romantic Literature
• Poetic Form
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chris Townsend is a Research Fellow at the School of English , University of St Andrews, since September 2023. He previously held a visiting Fleeman Fellowship at the same institution in 2018. Dr. Townsend earned his B.A. from the University of Exeter and his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, where he also taught for four years. Research Interests : Eighteenth-century and Romantic literature Poetic form in British abolitionist poetry, focusing on the heroic couplet and anapaestic tetrameter Poetic 'semblance' as a critique of truth vs. appearance Intersections of poetry and commerce, including poetry as a commodity George Berkeley’s philosophical influence on Romantic poets like Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Shelley Key Research Outputs analyze the role of rhyme in critiquing misogyny (Rossetti, Dickinson, Plath), the use of blank verse in abolitionist works (Cowper), and the philosophical underpinnings of Romantic poetics. He is currently working on a book about poetry’s role in the British abolitionism movement.

Laura M. Furlanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Native and Indigenous Studies
• American Studies
• Autobiography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura M. Furlan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Her scholarly work centers on Native and Indigenous Studies, American Studies, and creative nonfiction, with a strong focus on urban Indian narratives and autobiographical forms. Education: B.A. in American Studies, University of Iowa M.A. in English, San Diego State University Ph.D. in English, University of California, Santa Barbara Her research explores the intersections of Native identity, relocation histories, and literary expression, particularly in urban contexts. She is deeply engaged with Indigenous epistemologies, decolonial methodologies, and the role of archives in contemporary Native writing. Her interdisciplinary work spans literary criticism, cultural studies, and creative nonfiction. Her publications reflect a sustained commitment to amplifying Native voices through scholarly and editorial projects, including special issues on new Native writing and critical analyses of memoirs like Bad Indians . Her book Indigenous Cities (2017) is a foundational contribution to the field of urban Native fiction. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Laura M. Furlan has co-edited significant special issues and published widely in journals such as Studies in American Indian Literatures , Intertexts , and Yellow Medicine Review . While specific grant funding is not mentioned, her editorial and publication record suggests active research support and scholarly leadership. She mentors emerging Native writers and contributes to academic discourse through interdisciplinary collaborations. She is affiliated with research communities focused on transnational Native American Studies and Indigenous literary production, though specific labs or formal research teams are not named in the text.

Zacharoula Petrakiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Philosophy
• Ancient Greek Literature
• Plato's Dialogues
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zacharoula Petraki is an Associate Professor at the University of Crete, affiliated with both the Department of Philology and the Department of Classical Studies. She holds degrees from the University of Crete (Bachelor 1999) and the University of Birmingham (MA, PhD), with her doctoral work completed under Professor Andrew Barker in 2005. University of Crete – Bachelor (1999) University of Birmingham – Master's and PhD Her research focuses on the intersection of literature and philosophy in ancient Greece, particularly Plato's works. Key areas include: Plato's philosophical engagement with visual/pictorial arts Metaphor and language in Platonic dialogues Imitation theories in classical aesthetics Body-soul dynamics in Republic and Phaedo Hero cult symbolism in Platonic texts Recent publications explore Plato's assimilation of sculpture, weaving, and dance to conceptualize moral/political participation and harmony. Her work has been funded by prestigious institutions including the British Academy, Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies, and the University of Cambridge's Jesus College.

• Neo-Latin Drama
• Late Latin Epistolography
• Narratology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Abele is a Tenured Lecturer at the Department of Classics, University of Tübingen, specializing in Neo-Latin Drama, Late Latin Epistolography, and Narratology. He co-leads the DFG-funded project 'Reading Symmachus’ Letters Collections by the Book' alongside Katharina Blaas, focusing on the compositional principles of Q. Aurelius Symmachus' letters and their cultural implications. His habilitation project 'Quid facto usus sit, ipse videris' examines the literary structure of Symmachus' correspondence through the lens of the 'Jeweled Style' poetics. PhD in Latin Philology (2017), University of Tübingen DFG Research Grant (2021-2022) as Principal Investigator Collaborates with Robert Kirstein (Tübingen) and Roy Gibson (Durham) on the LTC Project His research spans late antique narrative dynamics , Latin hagiography, and Jesuit school plays. Publications include analyses of spatial semantics in Sulpicius Severus' Vita Sancti Martini and the narratological structure of Symmachus' letters. He actively participates in international conferences on Late Antiquity and has reviewed works on Neo-Latin bilingualism and medieval theatrical revival. Key affiliations: European Narratology Network (ENN), Society for Neo-Latin Studies (SNLS), Mommsen-Gesellschaft Advises Katharina Blaas on intergenerational power dynamics in Symmachus' letters Focuses on the University of Tübingen's Late Antique research through projects like 'Narrative Dynamics in Latin Literature'

Maria-Ruth Morelloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Latin Historiography
• Ancient Epistolography
• Roman Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria-Ruth Morello is a Senior Lecturer in Classics (Latin) at the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Manchester. Her research focuses on ancient letters and Latin historiography, with particular emphasis on Roman literature, epistolography, and cultural dynamics of the Late Republic and Early Empire. She co-edits works on Pliny the Younger and collaborates on projects analyzing Cicero's letters and Livy's narratives. Her recent publications explore themes such as epistolarity and emotional expression, fictional elements in Cicero's correspondence, and the interplay between tradition and innovation in Roman political writing. She has supervised six PhD students on topics ranging from Lucan to Augustan poetry. Morello actively participates in academic events, including organizing conferences like 'Philosophical Letters' (2018). Her work bridges literary analysis with historical context, emphasizing the social and rhetorical dimensions of ancient texts.

Rosie Whitcombeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Eighteenth/Nineteenth-Century Literature
• Romantic Literature
• Gothic Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Rosie Whitcombe is an MHRA Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sheffield’s School of English, working on the Cambridge Edition of Ann Radcliffe’s collected works. She holds a PhD from Birmingham City University, where her research focused on John Keats’s letters within historical and literary frameworks. An Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), she specializes in 18th/19th-century epistolary literature, Romantic poetry, and Gothic fiction. Education: BA and MA (University of Sheffield), PhD (Birmingham City University). Research Interests: She examines Keats’s use of letters to merge verse and prose, particularly around themes of death and grief. Her current project explores Ann Radcliffe’s posthumous literary reputation and its manipulation by the press. She co-edited The Life and Adventures of Harvey Teasdale , a rare 19th-century working-class autobiography. Awards: Winner of the 2020 Keats-Shelley Essay Prize for her analysis of Keats’s epistolary style.

Anna Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Victorian Literature
• Nineteenth-Century British Fiction
• Narrative Form and Formalism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anna Gibson is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Coordinator of the Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences program at North Carolina State University's Department of English. She specializes in Victorian literature, narrative form, and digital humanities. Her research explores the relationship between Victorian novel form and modern psychological theories, co-directing the Digital Dickens Notes Project—an interactive platform analyzing Charles Dickens' working notes. She holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (2014) and an M.A. from Exeter University (2006). Dr. Gibson is recognized for her teaching excellence, including induction into NC State's Academy of Outstanding Teachers (2023) and multiple teaching awards. She actively collaborates with DELTA to integrate social annotation tools like Perusall into pedagogy, enhancing student engagement in online and hybrid courses. Her work also focuses on student wellness and academic transition support through the HSS 120 introductory course. Research interests include the Victorian novel’s impact on psychological discourse, serial publication practices, and the application of digital tools to literary analysis. She has presented widely at conferences such as NAVSA and the Victorians Institute, addressing topics like Dickens’ creative process and anti-racist teaching strategies. Upcoming projects include monographs on Dickens’ seriality and the role of novel form in shaping psychological thought. Her service roles include advisory positions with the North American Victorian Studies Association and former membership on the Dickens Society Board. She advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration, evidenced by co-authored publications and panel discussions on AI in education and mental health support for students.

Regine Mayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin Literature
• Ancient Drama
• Roman Comedy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Regine May is Associate Professor in Latin Language and Literature at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in Latin literature, ancient drama, and the Latin novel, particularly Apuleius and Petronius, with a strong focus on intertextuality and classical reception. Her educational background includes a degree in Latin and English from the University of Trier, a year at Jesus College, Oxford, and a DPhil from Corpus Christi College, Oxford. She previously held academic positions at the Universities of Manchester, Durham, and Merton College, Oxford, before joining Leeds in 2006. Her research interests span ancient drama , Latin novel , Apuleius , Petronius , Plautus , reception of classics , women in ancient literature , and ancient medicine . She has published extensively, including major works such as Apuleius and Drama: The Ass on Stage (2006), a lemmatised concordance on Cornelius Nepos (2006), and a commentary on Apuleius Metamorphoses Book 1 (2013). She is currently completing an edited volume on the reception of Cupid and Psyche and co-authoring another on Apuleius’ reception, alongside a new translation of Cupid and Psyche . The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on classical reception, intertextuality, and narrative structure in Latin prose, particularly Apuleius. Her scholarly output bridges philology, literary theory, and gender studies, with increasing attention to the modern legacy of ancient myths. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Dr. May has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students on topics including Latin epic, ancient magic, Apuleius, Thyestes in drama, and witchcraft. She teaches advanced Latin language, Latin poetry, Roman comedy, and reception of Classics. She is affiliated with research groups in Classics , Gender , Theatre, Music and Performance , and Centre for World Literatures . She welcomes PhD enquiries and is involved in postgraduate research supervision and curriculum development. She is also active in scholarly communication with profiles on ORCID and Twitter .