جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Annette Schellenberg-Laglerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Archaeology
• Wisdom Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Annette Schellenberg-Lagler serves as Professor of Old Testament Studies at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Protestant Theology, where she concurrently holds leadership roles as Vice Dean, Director of Studies, and Deputy Head of the Institute for Old Testament Studies and Biblical Archaeology. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to biblical scholarship since joining Vienna in 2015 after positions at the University of Zurich and San Francisco Theological Seminary. Her educational foundation includes Protestant Theology studies at the University of Zurich (1991-1998), followed by doctoral completion in 2002 and habilitation in 2011 at the same institution. Key developmental phases include Swiss National Science Foundation research in Los Angeles (2003-2005) and tenure-track professorship in California (2007-2015). Schellenberg-Lagler's research centers on Prehistory (Genesis 1-11), Priestly literature, Wisdom literature, and the Song of Songs, with specialized focus on Old Testament Anthropology and theological controversies within ancient Near Eastern contexts. Her work consistently bridges textual analysis with anthropological and epistemological frameworks, particularly examining human cognition in wisdom texts and sensory dimensions in biblical poetry. Current projects include a Song of Songs commentary for Eerdmans' Illuminations series. Recent publications reveal evolving scholarly trajectories toward negative theology in Hebrew Bible studies and interdisciplinary epistemology, while maintaining deep engagement with Wisdom literature. Her editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Vetus Testamentum since 2020 significantly shapes contemporary Old Testament scholarship. She actively mentors students through STEOP-Mentoring programs and doctoral seminars, building on early-career support from Swiss National Science Foundation and Zurich Young Talents scholarships. Her academic service extends to steering committees for the Society of Biblical Literature's 'Wisdom in Israelite Traditions' group and the Working Group on Old Testament Reception (AKRAT). As a core member of Vienna's Research Center 'Religion and Transformation in Contemporary Society' (RaT), she collaborates across multiple networks including the 'Epistemology in ancient Israel' consortium. Her institutional leadership drives curriculum development for Evangelical Theology programs while maintaining active participation in European scholarly societies like EABS and SBL.

Muhammad Abdul-Mageedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Natural Language Processing
• Deep Learning
• Socio-Pragmatics
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Dr. Muhammad Abdul-Mageed is an Associate Professor in the School of Information at The University of British Columbia, with joint appointments in Linguistics and an associate membership in Computer Science. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. His research focuses on deep learning, socio-pragmatics, and speech/language technologies, particularly for Arabic and African languages. He leads the UBC Deep Learning & NLP Group and co-directs SSHRC-funded grants like I Trust AI and Ensuring Full Literacy. He is a founding member of the Center for Artificial Intelligence Decision making and Action and a member of the Institute for Computing, Information, and Cognitive Systems. His work spans automatic speech recognition, machine translation, computational socio-pragmatics, and low-resource language technologies. Notable projects include developing Arabic speech recognition systems, multidialectal Arabic benchmarks, and tools for African language processing. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and leads initiatives like the NADI Arabic Dialect Identification shared task and the NileChat project for culturally-aware LLMs. His research aims to create equitable, socially-aware AI systems for health, social media, and information management.

• Translation Studies
• Pragmatics
• Corpus-based Translation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Neslihan YETKİNER is the current Dean of İzmir University of Economics and a member of the TÜBİTAK SOBAG Advisory Board. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Groningen University (Netherlands) and has served as a research assistant at Hacettepe University and part-time lecturer at London University. Her academic career spans over two decades, with expertise in Translation Studies, Pragmatics, and Corpus-based Translation. Education: BA (Summa Cum Laude) and MA in Translation from Hacettepe University; PhD in Linguistics from Groningen University. Administrative Roles: Dean since 2023, previously Head of the Department (2006–2009). Research Interests: Focus on translation theory, critical discourse analysis, children’s literature, and cultural studies. Her work explores themes like censorship in children’s books, translator prefaces, and intercultural adaptation. Her recent articles address topics such as the impact of the pandemic on the translation industry, liminality in folk tale translations, and community interpreting professionalism. She has led three TÜBİTAK-funded projects on translation and literary analysis. Prof. YETKİNER has received multiple awards, including the TÜBİTAK Scientific Publication Encouragement Award (2012–2017), and has advised PhD student Hamide Çakır. She is actively involved in academic administration and contributes to national and international conferences.

• Hebrew Bible
• Biblical Poetry and Poetics
• Wisdom Literature
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Jacqueline Vayntrub is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Yale University's Yale Divinity School (YDS). Her expertise spans the Hebrew Bible, wisdom literature, biblical poetry, philology, and the reception history of biblical scholarship. She holds a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago (2015), along with earlier degrees from UCLA and Hebrew University. Dr. Vayntrub’s research examines biblical genres within ancient Near Eastern literary contexts, focusing on how textual values evolve through transmission and reception. Her first monograph, Beyond Orality: Biblical Poetry on its Own Terms (Routledge, 2019), critiques scholarly assumptions about biblical poetry’s oral origins. Her current projects include Reframing Biblical Poetry (Yale U.P.) and Seeking Eternity , exploring transmission and mortality in biblical texts. She directs the international Renewed Philology working group and chairs SBL units in Hebrew Bible and philology. Vayntrub has published widely in journals like Harvard Theological Review and Catholic Bible Quarterly , and her work has been reviewed at prestigious institutions including Yale and NYU. She received a 2019-20 Katz Center fellowship for her Seeking Eternity project. Her academic service includes organizing conferences at Yale, Harvard, and Princeton, and editorial roles for Studies in Cultural Contexts of the Bible . Her teaching and scholarship emphasize critical engagement with ancient texts and their enduring cultural impact.

Erik Wadeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medieval Studies
• Race and Ethnicity
• Sexuality Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Wade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Creative Writing at SUNY Oswego. He holds a PhD from Rutgers University and has taught at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn in Germany. His research focuses on race, sexuality, and national identity in early medieval English literature, with a particular emphasis on how these themes intersect with religious texts and cultural narratives. He currently directs the Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor and serves on the advisory board for Exemplaria: Medieval, Early Modern, Theory . Educational Background: PhD in English, Rutgers University (2018) MA in English, University of Oregon (2011) BA in English and History with a minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, SUNY Oswego (2009) AA in Humanities, Onondaga Community College (2007) Research Interests: Interrogates racial and sexual discourses in medieval literature Examines how early English texts constructed national identity through contested themes like rape culture and racial hierarchies Investigates global influences (e.g., Byzantine theology) on medieval English thought Challenges Eurocentric narratives in medieval studies Recent Publications Highlight: His work analyzes trans and queer themes in medieval hagiography, the racialized language of 'Anglo-Saxon' terminology, and the intersections between animal studies and gender relations. He co-authored a Smithsonian Magazine article deconstructing the term 'Anglo-Saxon.' Teaching and Advocacy: Teaches courses on medieval global literature, critical theory, and premodern identity. Actively promotes inclusive pedagogy and addresses systemic racism in academic disciplines through published opinion pieces and collaborative projects like the upcoming Race in Early Medieval England (Cambridge UP).

Brigitte Stegerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Japanese society
• Cultural anthropology
• Gender studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brigitte Steger is a Senior Lecturer in Modern Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge, where she serves as a Fellow in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Downing College. She teaches modern Japanese society courses and directs graduate affairs while serving as Secretary of the Degree Committee. MA, MPhil, PhD in Japanese Studies (University of Vienna) Visiting researcher at multiple Japanese universities Co-founder of Cambridge Creative Circular Plastics Centre sub-project Her research focuses on cultural anthropology of Japanese daily life, particularly sleep practices (inemuri), gender dynamics in urban spaces, disaster response rituals, and cleanliness/waste practices. She conceptualizes sleep as socio-cultural performance and examines temporal practices in premodern Japan. Recent publications analyze Heian-era sleep patterns, 2011 tsunami shelter hygiene, and plastic consumption in consumer societies. She leads international research on historical timekeeping and contemporary waste practices. Her edited volumes explore Japanese gender diversity, including 'herbivore boys' and manga girl culture. Scientific awards: Bank Austria Prize (2002) Vorarlberg Science Award (2005) University of Cambridge weekly research contributor She supervises graduate research projects and serves on the European Association for Japanese Studies and Japan Anthropology Workshop councils. Her 2025-26 sabbatical focuses on completing Heian-period sleep research.

William Toomanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Jewish literature
• Hebrew Bible
• Textual criticism
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Prof William Tooman is the Head of the School of Divinity and Principal of St Mary's College at the University of St Andrews. He holds the rank of Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism. His research focuses on the literary conventions and hermeneutics of ancient Jewish writers, particularly examining how poetics and textual evolution influenced interpretation. A co-PI of the Texture project, he explores historical poetics of ancient Jewish literature with Prof Andrew Teeter. Tooman earned his PhD in Hebrew and Semitic Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2006) and has held roles including Lecturer at St Andrews (2009) and co-director of the Institute of Bible, Theology, and Hermeneutics (2018). Teaching spans undergraduate modules like DI1003 Old Testament 1 and postgraduate courses such as Textual Criticism. His research areas include textual criticism, inner-biblical interpretation, and scribal practices, with notable publications on Ezekiel, Targum Jonathan, and Qumran texts. Awards include an Honorary Research Fellowship at Manchester and grants from Harvard and Swiss-European programs. His advising includes five PhD students focusing on ancient Jewish literature. Key grants include the Texture project (2022–2027), exploring how ancient Jewish writers used literary techniques to transmit and reinterpret scripture. Labs/teams include the Institute of Bible, Theology, and Hermeneutics, emphasizing interdisciplinary biblical studies.

Jay Crisostomoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Sociolinguistics
• Cuneiform Cultures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jay Crisostomo is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Michigan's Department of Ancient Near Eastern Civilization and Languages and Civilizations within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He holds the George G. Cameron Professorship. His research focuses on the languages and intellectual histories of ancient Mesopotamian cuneiform cultures, with emphases on sociolinguistics, multilingualism, translation, and scribal practices. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2014. Teaching encompasses courses on ancient Middle Eastern history, languages, and cultures, including 'Science and Technology in the Ancient Middle East' and 'Madness, Medicine, and Magic in the Middle East.' He also teaches on sport history and language in the ancient Mediterranean. As Director of Graduate Studies, he supports MES program students, advising prospective PhD candidates in ancient Middle East history/Assyriology. Research highlights include his book Translation as Scholarship: Language, Writing, and Bilingual Education in Ancient Babylonia and ongoing projects on the 3,000-year history of Sumerian language use, Babylonian scholars, and Sumerian-Akkadian linguistic contact. Current efforts involve editing 150 lexical tablets in Germany's collections. His work bridges ancient textual analysis with broader themes in cultural transmission and knowledge systems. He collaborates on critical editions of cuneiform texts and maintains affiliations with international research networks. Contactable via cjcrisos@umich.edu, his office is located at 202 South Thayer Street, Ann Arbor.

Johanna Kramerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Studies
• Old English Literature
• Anglo-Latin Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Johanna Kramer is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the College of Arts and Science. She specializes in medieval literature, particularly Old English religious texts, hagiography, and proverb studies. Her research explores intersections between patristic theology, folklore, and literary cultures. She is a key contributor to the Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MARS) program at MU and leads the Sources of Old English and Anglo-Latin Literary Culture (SOEALLC) project. Educational Background: PhD in Medieval Studies (Cornell University, 2006); MA in Medieval Studies (Cornell, 2002); MA and BA in English (Oregon State University, 1998 and 1995). Additional studies at the University of Munich and the University of East Anglia. Research Interests: Old English religious literature (saints' lives, homilies), medieval theology, folklore, and the role of proverbs in shaping intellectual history. Current projects include analyzing proverbs in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and editing Old English saints’ lives. Recent Awards: 2025 NEH Summer Stipend, 2024 Bentzinger Fellowship, and multiple grants for research and travel. Her 2014 monograph Between Earth and Heaven won the 2016 Best First Book Prize from the Southeastern Medieval Association. Grants and Collaborations: Active in collaborative editorial projects like the Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library and interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Vetusta Monumenta digital edition. Supported by grants from the Research Council, SEC, and Mellon Foundation. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the SOEALLC project documenting medieval British literary sources. Engaged with MU’s MARS program, offering undergraduate and graduate minors in Medieval Studies.

Akintunde Akinyemiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Yoruba Language
• African Literature
• Cultural Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akintunde Akinyemi serves as Professor of Yoruba Language and Literature in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at the University of Florida, with affiliate status at the Center for African Studies where he directs the Department of Defense-funded African Flagship Languages Initiative. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. Professor Akinyemi's research spans Yoruba language/documentation, pre-modern through postmodern African literature, cultural studies of Africa and the African Diaspora, and Nigerian Nollywood film analysis. His work emphasizes the interplay between traditional Yoruba oral forms and contemporary cultural expressions, particularly video-films. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational studies in Yoruba orature and royal poetry to expansive projects on diaspora religious practices and encyclopedia compilation, consistently addressing language preservation, literary analysis, and cultural transmission across continents. Scientific recognition includes: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1999-2001) He directs the African Flagship Languages Initiative and co-edits the journal Yoruba Studies Review, leading major collaborative works including the Encyclopedia of the Yoruba and critical volumes on prominent Yoruba writers.

Robert Glenn Howardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Communication
• Rhetoric and Cultural Theory
• Social Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Glenn Howard is a Professor of Communication, Religious Studies, and Folklore at the University of Wisconsin–Madison , directing the Digital Studies program and DesignLab . He holds affiliations with the Information School, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Religious Studies Program, and Folklore Program. His research explores empowerment through digital expression, focusing on vernacular authority, communication technologies, and firearms discourse. Recent work emphasizes how everyday people use technology to shape identities and challenge institutional authority. Education: Ph.D. in Communication, University of Oregon, 2001 M.A. in Communication, UCLA, 1996 B.A. in Communication, UC Berkeley, 1993 Research Interests: Howard investigates participatory performance, rhetorical theory, and digital ethnography. He examines how vernacular forms of authority interact with institutional frameworks, particularly in discourses around firearms and internet communities. Recent projects include 'GunTalk: Everyday Discourse and Weaponized Expertise.' Publications Overview: His work spans books like Gunlore: American Traditions about Firearms (2024) and Digital Jesus (2011), alongside over 20 peer-reviewed articles analyzing digital networks, vernacular authority, and gun culture. His writing bridges folklore studies, communication theory, and digital humanities. Labs & Initiatives: He leads the Digital Studies Program , fostering interdisciplinary research in digital culture, and oversees DesignLab , which explores human-centered design for communication challenges.

Martin Klingbeilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old Testament Studies
• Biblical Archaeology
• Ancient Near Eastern Iconography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Martin Klingbeil is a theologian and biblical scholar affiliated with the Theologische Hochschule Friedensau , where he serves as Professor für Altes Testament . His research focuses on the Old Testament , Hebrew Poetry , Biblical Archaeology , and Ancient Near Eastern Iconography , often bridging textual analysis with material evidence. Klingbeil holds a D.Litt. from Stellenbosch University and has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. He is a co-editor of Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavation Reports and serves as Consulting Editor for Davar Logos . His work frequently examines the interplay between biblical texts and their archaeological contexts, particularly through sites like Khirbet Qeiyafa and Lachish . As an active member of academic societies such as the Society of Biblical Literature and American Schools of Oriental Research , Klingbeil has organized and presented at numerous international symposia. His editorial and fieldwork contributions underscore his dedication to interdisciplinary biblical studies.

Julia Landmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Contact Research
• Sociolinguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Priv.-Doz. Dr. Julia Landmann is an Acting Professor of English Linguistics at the Institute for Anglistik and Amerikanistik, University of Greifswald since 2025. She previously held positions at Heidelberg University (2021-2022), University of Basel (2022-2025), and research/lecturing roles at Heidelberg (2012-2021) and Mannheim/Stuttgart (2012-2014). Her academic journey includes a Habilitation (2022), Doctorate (2006-2011), and studies at Sorbonne Nouvelle (2002-2003), Aberystwyth (2001-2002), and Heidelberg (1999-2005). Research Focus: Cognitive Contact Linguistics, Language of Love/Hate, Migrant Discourse Analysis Publications: Monographs on socio-cognitive lexicon evolution, articles on loanwords from Yiddish/Turkish/Japanese, and cross-cultural discourse studies Projects: Integrates cognitive science with language contact research, examines emotion concept evolution (love/hate), and analyzes migrant identity construction through linguistic strategies. Her work combines Critical Discourse Analysis with Cognitive Science to study contact-induced linguistic changes.

Kevin Trompeltمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Hebrew Linguistics
• Biblical Hebrew
• Masoretic Text
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kevin Trompelt serves as Lecturer and Chair of Hebrew Linguistics at Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies since 2006, teaching comprehensive Hebrew language courses from beginner to advanced levels including Modern Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Rabbinic Hebrew, and Tanakh with Accents. His academic foundation includes: M.A. in Bible from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2005) Hebrew Language studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1999-2005) Semitics/Islamic Studies, Protestant Theology and Judaic Studies at Jena, Halle and Leipzig Universities (1995-1999) Doctoral concept development at University of Tübingen (2005-2006) Trompelt's research centers on the Masoretic accentuation system's linguistic functions, examining its syntactic structure, exegetical significance, and role in text segmentation across Biblical Hebrew manuscripts. His work reveals how accentuation reflects textual variants between Masoretic tradition and earlier sources like Dead Sea Scrolls, with particular focus on poetic books (Psalms, Proverbs, Job). He demonstrates the system's dual function as both grammatical guide and textual preservation mechanism. Publication trends show escalating sophistication from foundational textual variant analysis (2009-2011) to current syntactic-exegetical integration (2022-2024), consistently bridging linguistic theory with practical textual criticism across Biblical and Rabbinic corpora. He has mentored numerous Hebrew language students through structured curriculum development while advancing research without documented external grants or awards.

Laura Quickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hebrew Bible
• Ancient Near Eastern Literary Culture
• Biblical Philology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Quick is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow of Theology and Religion at Worcester College. Her academic work bridges biblical studies with comparative ancient Near Eastern literary culture, focusing on the intersection of language, gender, and ritual in the Hebrew Bible. Research Focus: Beauty and aesthetics in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East; body symbolism in biblical and Dead Sea Scroll texts; philological gender analysis; ritual and liturgical studies Academic Roles: Editorial Board, Hebrew Studies; Steering Committee, Philology in Hebrew Studies (SBL); External Member, Sheffield Institute for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies Recent publications examine topics ranging from cosmetic practices in Esther and Ruth to the mythological background of Isaiah 14. Her scholarship frequently engages with Deuteronomy, Dead Sea Scrolls, and Septuagint studies, employing comparative methods to analyze textual strategies and cultural exchange. She teaches Hebrew poetry, ritual, and liturgy, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate theological education at Oxford.