جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Scott Eldridge IIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Journalism Studies
• Populism and Online Media
• Media Representation of Migrant Communities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Scott Eldridge II is a Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Arts at the University of Groningen, holding a position at the Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies (CMJS). His work focuses on digital journalism, online populism, media representation of marginalized groups, and Chinese media dynamics. He has contributed over 73 peer-reviewed publications, including the 2025 book *Journalism in a Fractured World*, which explores the evolving landscape of journalism in the digital age. Research Interests: Digital journalism studies, populism in social media, media ethics, and global media innovation. Recent Activities: Peer-reviewed journals like *Journal of Information Technology & Politics* and *Ethnic And Racial Studies*, and media commentary on issues like pandemic journalism and press freedom. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical analysis, particularly in examining how digital platforms reshape media practices and public discourse. Notable projects include studies on internet memes in Chinese political campaigns and the representation of migrant women in European newspapers during the pandemic. He has also engaged in editorial roles for major academic publishers like Columbia University Press and Bloomsbury. Dr. Eldridge’s work addresses pressing questions about media’s role in democracy, including the ethics of photojournalism in the digital age and the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity amid technological disruption.

Eric Morier-Genoudمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African History
• History of the Portuguese-speaking world
• Religion and Missions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Morier-Genoud is a Professor at Queen's University Belfast, based in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. He holds affiliations with the Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. His research focuses on African history, the Portuguese-speaking world, religion (including Catholicism and Islam), and civil conflicts. Current projects include studies on the jihadi insurgency in Mozambique and Irish missionary history. He has published extensively on Mozambique's colonial and postcolonial history, conflict resolution, and religious dynamics. Research Interests: African history, Portuguese colonial legacy, religious missions, civil wars, conflict mediation, Mozambican politics, and the history of Africans in Belfast. He is open to PhD supervision in African history, Portuguese-speaking world studies, religion-Christian/Islamic dynamics, and conflict resolution. Editor-in-Chief (former) of Social Sciences and Mission , and editorial board member for Bridging Humanities , Lusotopie , and others. Recipient of awards including the Teaching Award (2009), Award for Excellence in Research (2002), and Higher Education Academy Fellowship (2013). Active in media engagements (BBC, Le Monde, Vatican News) and international conferences on African conflicts and religious studies. Supervised PhD student Catherine S. Jamieson on 'Missionary masculinity: Irish Protestants in Asia and Africa.' Key publications include Catholicism and the making of politics in Central Mozambique (2019) and Towards Jihad? (2023). His work contributes to UN SDGs related to peacebuilding and sustainable societies.

Marsha Siefertمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural History
• Media History
• Cold War Studies
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marsha Siefert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary, where she is also affiliated with the Doctoral School of History. Her research spans cultural and communications history, with a focus on media industries, public diplomacy, and labor under state socialism from the 19th century to the present. PhD, Communication – University of Pennsylvania Ph.D. (Nostrification), Literature – University of Szeged MA, Communication – University of Pennsylvania MA, Folklore – Indiana University BS with Distinction, Music (Piano/English) – Indiana University Her research interests center on the intersections of media, culture, and politics. She explores how cinematic and musical forms have been used as tools of cultural diplomacy, particularly during the Cold War. Her work delves into Soviet cinematic co-productions, labor history in Eastern Europe, and the role of informal communication in wartime and repressive regimes. She also investigates the historical dynamics of sound recording, film biographies, and the capitalization of culture. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in Cold War cultural history, especially in cinematic diplomacy and transnational media flows. Articles analyze Soviet films as instruments of soft power, the role of music in underground resistance, and the transnational dimensions of labor and reconstruction in socialist Europe. Her editorial work on labor in state-socialist Europe underscores a commitment to inclusive historical narratives. Bridgebuilder's Award, Muhlenberg College (1995) Association of American Publishers Award (1991) Mellon Fellowship, Harry Ransom Center (2008) Kennan Institute Grant (2013) Inaugural Fellow, NYU Center for Ballet and the Arts (2016) Humanities Grant with Susan Zimmermann (2015–2017) WORCK COST Action Committee Member (2020–2024) Marsha Siefert has supervised 92 MA theses and 11 PhD students to completion, advising on topics ranging from Soviet cinema to Yugoslav nuclear programs and labor discipline. She has secured multiple research grants and collaborates internationally with institutions such as the Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History (IfZ), Oxford University, and NYU. She is a Research Associate with the Democracy in History project at CEU’s Democracy Institute and a partner in the INFOCOM project on informal communication in Nazi Europe. She is actively involved in research teams and workshops, including the INFOCOM project and the Experimental Humanities Workshop. Her ongoing projects include studies on Soviet ballet films, 19th-century telegraph diplomacy, and Cold War music networks.

• Communication and Media Studies
• Polish Emigration History
• 20th Century Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Agata Fijuth-Dudek serves as Assistant Professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, where she leads the Laboratory for Research on the Literary Institute in Paris within the Institute of Social Communication and Media Studies. Her academic work bridges historical research with contemporary media analysis, focusing on Polish émigré communities and 20th century press developments. Her research interests center on Communication and Media Studies , with specialized expertise in Polish émigré history, particularly the Paris-based Literary Institute and its journal Kultura . She investigates historical social communication patterns, 20th century journalism evolution, and contemporary media challenges, often analyzing how media represents crisis situations and vulnerable populations. Her work frequently examines the interplay between political events and press coverage during critical historical moments including the Second Republic, 1956 Polish October, and 1968 political crisis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2007-2024) reveals consistent scholarly output across historical disciplines with particular emphasis on Polish émigré intellectual history and press analysis. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity spanning archival research, textual analysis of émigré publications, and contemporary media criticism, with recurring themes of political transition, identity formation in exile, and ethical journalism practices. Her scientific recognition includes: Membership in the Polish Society for Social Communication Board membership in the Society for Civic Education @history Dr. Fijuth-Dudek advises doctoral students through her laboratory work and has participated in numerous academic projects focused on Polish émigré history. Her laboratory serves as a specialized research unit dedicated to preserving and analyzing the legacy of the Paris-based Literary Institute, functioning as both a research hub and educational resource for students of media history. Her laboratory maintains active research programs examining émigré publishing networks, the evolution of Polish diaspora journalism, and comparative analysis of émigré versus domestic press during communist rule. Current projects appear focused on digital archiving of émigré publications and contemporary applications of historical media analysis methods.

Agnieszka Łukasik-Tureckaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Communication
• Media and Disinformation Studies
• Social Media Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. hab. Agnieszka Łukasik-Turecka, Prof. KUL is a Full Professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Systems and International Communication. She specializes in Political Communication Disinformation Studies Media Analysis Political Propaganda Election Campaign Strategies Her research focuses on disinformation mechanisms during crises (e.g., Russia-Ukraine war , COVID-19 pandemic ), political discourse in religious contexts (e.g., Russian Orthodox Church ), and evolving media roles in elections. She has led KUL-funded projects on Polish media disinformation (2022–2023) and participated in Erasmus+ staff mobility programs at Université Paris 8. Recent publications analyze Pro-Kremlin bot networks Gender dynamics in Belarusian opposition Political communication in Putin's Russia Kremlin narratives blaming NATO/USA for Ukraine invasion and she co-edited the journal Studia i Analizy Nauk o Polityce (2023). Awards include the Silver Medal for Long Service and multiple KUL Rector Awards . She organized international conferences like International, Interdisciplinary Research Project 'Threats to Democracy: Nationalism, Populism, Extremism' and International Conference 'Man, Society and the State in an Unstable World' , and serves on the editorial boards of Addiction & Social Media Communication and Studia i Analizy Nauk o Polityce .

Romualdas Požerskisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photography
• Visual Arts
• Cultural Heritage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Romualdas Požerskis is a Professor at Vytautas Magnus University's Department of Contemporary Arts, where he has lectured on photography aesthetics since 1993. A renowned Lithuanian photo artist, his work spans 40+ years , focusing on Lithuanian cultural heritage, religious practices, and historical memory through series like Victories and Defeats (1974-76) and Memory Gardens (1977-2004). Lecturer at VMU Institute of Arts (1993-present) Recipient of 6 major awards including the Knight's Cross of the Order 'For Merit to Lithuania' (2005) Works archived in 8 international institutions including the International Center of Photography (New York) and Musée National d'Art Moderne (Paris) His research explores documentary photography as historical record-keeping, particularly capturing Lithuania's pre-independence era and post-Soviet transformation . The Atlaidai series (1974-1994) remains his most commercially successful work, documenting traditional pilgrimage festivals. Scientific awards include: 1989 – Honored Artist of Lithuania 1990 – Lithuanian National Culture and Art Prize 2004 – Alfred Tėpfer Prize (Vienna University) 2005 – Knight's Cross of the Order 'For Merit to Lithuania' 2006 – Golden Cross of Merit (Poland)

Ben Van Ackerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Interfaith Dialogue
• Religious Education
• Theology and Religious Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Van Acker is a Research Assistant in Practical Theology at ETF Leuven and pursues a PhD in Religious Education. His work focuses on interfaith dialogue and its application in educational and organizational contexts. He has taught Protestant-Evangelical Religious Education (PEGO) in secondary and primary schools in Antwerp since 2004. Academic Affiliations: ETF Leuven (Research Assistant, PhD candidate) Teaching Experience: PEGO in Antwerp schools (2004–present) Research interests include interfaith leadership development, religious education methodologies, and promoting multireligious understanding. His 2023 publication explores interfaith dialogue's role in organizational leadership, while his 2021 presentation addressed bridging multireligious communities through education. Collaborations since 2016 include Interfaith Dialogue (ILD) projects. He holds a Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies from ETF Leuven (2019) and a Teacher's Diploma (2019).

Aza Goudriaanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Theology
• Church History
• Reformed Scholasticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Aza Goudriaan holds dual roles as Guest Professor of Historical Theology at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit (ETF) Leuven and Associate Professor of Church History at Protestantse Theologische Universiteit (PThU) Amsterdam. Formerly, they served as Associate Professor at VU Amsterdam and held research roles at Leiden University and Erasmus University Rotterdam. Their expertise spans Historical Theology, Reformed Scholasticism, and Early Modern Intellectual History. Key research focuses include the reception of patristic thought in Reformed Orthodoxy, Cartesian philosophy’s theological implications, and Dutch Golden Age theological debates. Notable works include *Reformed Orthodoxy and Philosophy, 1625–1750* and contributions to the *Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity*. Goudriaan’s work bridges theology with intellectual history, emphasizing confessional dynamics and early modern philosophical theology. Education: PhD (highest grade, Leiden University, 1999) and MA (highest grade, Leiden University, 1994). Academic leadership includes co-editing journals like *Church History and Religious Culture* and editing volumes on the Synod of Dordt and Erasmus’s works. Their research often engages with theologians like Voetius, Revius, and Arminius, analyzing theological responses to Cartesianism, heresy categories, and early modern scholasticism. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes. Recent work examines Dutch responses to Descartes, early modern apologetics, and the interplay between theology and philosophy in Reformed contexts. Active in academic governance, Goudriaan’s contributions are foundational to understanding theological developments in the Dutch Golden Age and Reformed scholastic traditions.

Cem DOĞANمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ottoman History
• Social History
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Cem DOĞAN is a historian at İgdir University's Department of Modern History within the Faculty of Science and Letters. His research focuses on Ottoman and Republican era social history, gender studies, and medical history. He holds a PhD from Hacettepe University (2011-2018), an MA from Abant İzzet Baysal University (2008-2010), and a BA in Public Administration from Mustafa Kemal University (2002-2006). His work examines themes like urban hygiene, legal practices, gender dynamics, and state-society relations through case studies such as prostitution regulation, disease management, and labor disputes. Notable publications include analyses of Ottoman penal modernization, breastfeeding practices, and firefighting infrastructure development. Despite an extensive publication record (26 articles/books listed), no formal awards or grants are documented. Current activities include teaching and research in modern history with a particular focus on Istanbul's socio-cultural transformation during critical political transitions. Key research areas include: Sex work and moral policing in late Ottoman Istanbul Medical history of epidemic management State security apparatus evolution Labour relations during constitutional reforms Urban modernization through public infrastructure Recent works (2020-2023) continue exploring transgressive behaviors, institutional development, and the interplay between law and society during periods of political upheaval.

Cilja Hardersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Transformations in the Middle East
• Statehood and Authoritarianism
• Urban Poverty and Political Participation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Cilja Harders is a Professor and Director of the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the Otto Suhr Institute of Political Science, Freie Universität Berlin. She specializes in political transformations in the Middle East, focusing on authoritarianism, urban poverty, gender studies, and peace and conflict dynamics. Her academic career includes roles at Ruhr University Bochum and Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. She holds a Magister Artium from the Universities of Freiburg and Hamburg and a PhD from Hamburg University (1999). Her research emphasizes local governance dynamics, informal institutions, and the interplay of global and regional contexts in political change. Notable works include analyses of the 2011 Egyptian uprising, Midān Moments theory, and gendered perspectives on peacebuilding. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like the SFB 1171 Affective Societies and MERID&EMNES initiatives. Harders has advised multiple PhD and MA students, with a focus on Middle Eastern and North African politics. She is affiliated with organizations such as the DVPW, APSA, and MESA. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing issues like Euro-Mediterranean relations and grassroots mobilization.

Roland Erneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European Integration
• Employment Relations
• EU Economic Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Roland Erne, based at the UCD School of Business , is a leading scholar in European integration and employment relations. As Principal Investigator of the ERC-funded project 'Labour Politics and the EU's New Economic Governance Regime (European Unions)', he examines how EU economic policies interact with labor movements and public services. His academic journey began with a PhD at the European University Institute , followed by prestigious roles like the Jean Monnet Chair (2016-19) and Marie Curie Fellow (2008). Currently, he mentors PhD students and postdocs while serving as Adjunct Professor at Cornell University's ILR School . Research Focus: Politicisation of EU integration, transnational labor protests, healthcare/water commodification, and east-west labor migration dynamics. Key Contributions: Authored European Unions: Labor's Quest for a Transnational Democracy (2008), influencing debates on EU labor governance. His 2025 work with Nowak identifies vertical political integration pressures as drivers of transnational protests. Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2017) Jean Monnet Chair (2016-19) Marie Curie Fellowship (2008) College of Business Teaching Award (2023)

Anita Duneerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial Literature
• Literary Theory
• African American and Ethnic American Literatures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anita Duneer is a Professor in the Department of English at Rhode Island College, where she has taught full-time since 2009. Her academic journey at RIC began in 1997 as an undergraduate via the National Student Exchange Program, followed by graduate teaching roles in Gender and Women’s Studies and Africana Studies. She specializes in Postcolonial Literature, Literary Theory, African American and Ethnic American Literatures, 19th- to early-20th-century American Literature, and Maritime Literature. Education: B.A., University of Alaska M.A., University of Connecticut Ph.D., University of Connecticut Her research explores intersections of race, class, and gender in literary naturalism and postcolonialism. Her 2022 book Jack London and the Sea examines London’s maritime influences, while her editorial work as book review editor for Studies in American Naturalism since 2015 reflects her engagement with cutting-edge scholarship. Recent publications analyze socio-economic hierarchies in maritime narratives, aesthetic fluidity in realism, and postcolonial continuities with naturalism. Themes across her work include labor exploitation, environmental justice, and marginalized identities in global capitalism. Anita balances her academic pursuits with outdoor activities like sailing, skiing, and hiking, alongside yoga and quality time with her golden retrievers Sylvie and Echo.

Oliver Waltonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Political Economy of War-to-Peace Transitions
• NGO Politics
• Aid Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oliver Walton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences at the University of Bath, with affiliations to the Centre for Development Studies, MENA Social Policy Network, and Centre for the Study of Violence. He specializes in the political economy of post-conflict transitions, NGO legitimacy, and social policy’s role in peacebuilding. PhD in International Development from SOAS, University of London (2010) Director of Learning and Teaching, Department of Social and Policy Sciences His research centers on the interplay between conflict and development, particularly how borderlands and brokers shape post-war political settlements. Recent projects analyze social protection as a tool for sustainable peace in the MENA region, and historical shifts in Sri Lankan and Nepali post-war governance. Oliver’s 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveal a consistent focus on NGO legitimacy , security-development nexus , and conflict-sensitive social policy . Themes include brokerage dynamics , state-periphery relations , and humanitarian responses to conflict , with regional expertise in South Asia and the Middle East. Mary Tasker Award for Excellence in Teaching (2019) As Director of Learning and Teaching, he oversees curriculum design and pedagogical innovation. He has secured major grants from the Arts and Humanities Research Council for projects on conflict and social protection and frontier governance , collaborating with institutions like the University of Birmingham and Royal Navy archives.

Maren Möhringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration History
• Gender and Body History
• Cultural History of Modern Europe
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Maren Möhring is Professor of Comparative Cultural and Social History of Modern Europe (18th-21st century) at the Institute of Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Leipzig, a position she has held since March 2014. Her academic career includes leadership of the 'Wandel des Politischen' research department at the Center for Contemporary Historical Research (ZZF) in Potsdam (2012-2014), a substitute professorship in Modern and Contemporary History at the University of Cologne (2011-2012), and a fellowship at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (2010-2011). Dr. Möhring studied history, German studies, and pedagogy at Hamburg University and Trinity College Dublin (1990-1998). She completed her doctoral studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, earning her PhD in 2002 with the dissertation 'Der natürliche Körper in der deutschen Nacktkultur (1890-1930)' under Professor Martin H. Geyer. She received her venia legendi in modern history from the University of Cologne in 2011, with the habilitation thesis 'Fremdes Essen: Die Geschichte der ausländischen Gastronomie in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland'. Professor Möhring's research focuses on the social and cultural history of modern Europe, examining migration history, body and gender history, mass culture history, and the historical role of nutrition and health in modern societies. Her work explores how concepts of belonging, identity, and community have evolved in European contexts through interdisciplinary lenses that integrate cultural studies, gender studies, and postcolonial perspectives. She has developed particular expertise in food studies as a window into broader societal transformations, examining topics from colonial encounters to contemporary migrant gastro-economies. Dr. Möhring serves on numerous prestigious advisory boards including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Department of History at the University of Basel, the Council for Migration, and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Gisela-Eisenreich Research Center. She is a member of the directorate of the Research Centre Global Dynamics (ReCentGlobe) at Leipzig University and serves on the boards of the Leipzig Lab and the Graduate School for Global and Area Studies. Her current research projects include 'Pandemic Space: Quarantine and Responsibilization in Times of Corona' (2022-2025), 'Einheit herstellen: Das Integrationsdispositiv und seine Begriffe in der deutsch-deutschen, britischen und französischen Gesellschaft im langen 20. Jahrhundert' (2020-2024), and the international graduate college 'Belongings: Jewish Material Culture in Twentieth-Century Europe and Beyond' (2024-2029). Her teaching encompasses courses on scarcity and abundance, global health history, migration in modern Europe, and the cultural history of the body, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and contemporary relevance in historical scholarship.

• Practical Theology
• Intercultural Theology
• Migration and Religion
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Andrea Bieler is Professor of Practical Theology and Dean at the Faculty of Theology, University of Basel, Switzerland. She holds the Professorship of Practical Theology and is a member of the Regency. Her office is located at Heuberg 12, 4051 Basel. She leads the Faculty of Theology with a vision for interdisciplinary and intercultural theological engagement. Professor of Practical Theology, University of Basel (2017–present) Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of Basel (2020–present) Professor of Practical Theology, Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal (2012–2016) Professor, Pacific School of Religion and Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA (2000–2012) Andrea Bieler's research centers on the intersection of practical theology and social dynamics, particularly in the context of migration, vulnerability, and intercultural communities. Her work explores how religious communities respond to trauma, displacement, and diversity. She investigates themes such as hospitality, agency, and digital pastoral care, contributing to both academic and ecclesial discourse. Her scholarship integrates trauma hermeneutics, memory studies, and intercultural theology to understand healing and reconciliation in post-conflict and migratory settings. Her recent publications and research projects, such as 'Conviviality in Motion' and 'Religion and Migration,' reveal a consistent focus on multiethnic congregations, vulnerability, and the ethical dimensions of care. These works span disciplines including theology, anthropology, ethics, and art, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary approach. She frequently collaborates on international projects and publications, engaging with global theological networks. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Nomination for the Hanns Lilje Foundation Prize for Freedom and Responsibility in the field of The Formative Power of Art and Culture Projects Andrea Bieler actively supervises doctoral students and leads major research initiatives funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. She is involved in numerous editorial and advisory roles, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Magnus Hirschfeld Foundation and the Commission for Ethics of the Protestant Churches in Switzerland. Her service extends to leadership in academic societies such as the International Academy of Practical Theology and Societas Homiletica. She is affiliated with key research networks and centers, including the Karl Barth Center for Reformed Theology at the University of Basel and the international research network 'The Enhancing Life Project' at the University of Chicago. These affiliations support her work in connecting historical theology with contemporary ethical and pastoral challenges.