جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joshua B. Guildمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• African American History
• Urban History
• Black Diaspora
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Joshua B. Guild is an Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University. He is also an Associated Faculty member in the Program in Urban Studies and has been involved with the Center for Digital Humanities. His scholarly work bridges historical research with public engagement and digital innovation. His education includes a PhD in History and African American Studies from Yale University and an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University, where he was a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. Professor Guild's research centers on 20th- and 21st-century African American social and cultural history, urban history, and the modern African diaspora. His interests include migration, black internationalism, black popular music, and the black radical tradition. He is deeply engaged in the digital humanities and public scholarship, organizing seminars and contributing to podcasts and public exhibitions. The recent publications and projects reflect a strong focus on urban Black communities, transnational migration, and cultural politics. Themes include the Great Migration, postwar New York and London, New Orleans after Katrina, and the Black 1980s. His work combines historical analysis with cultural critique and social justice advocacy. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fellowship Ford Foundation Fellowship Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Award Charles Warren Center Fellowship (Harvard University) W.E.B. Du Bois Institute Fellow (Harvard University) Professor Guild has advised graduate students through seminars and collaborative projects, though no individual students are named. He has led initiatives supported by institutional grants, particularly in digital humanities and public engagement. His leadership in the 'Black Studies in the Digital Age' seminar and editorial work on the 'Black 1980s' special issue demonstrates his commitment to advancing the field through interdisciplinary collaboration. He is affiliated with the Program in Urban Studies and the Center for Digital Humanities at Princeton, where he contributes to shaping curricula and research directions in African American Studies and digital scholarship.

Stephen Kingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetoric
• Public Memory
• Cultural Tourism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen King is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Communication at St. Edward's University's School of Arts and Humanities, with nearly thirty years of teaching experience across institutions including Eastern Illinois University and Delta State University. His academic journey includes leadership roles as department chair at Eastern Illinois University (2013-2018) and coordinator at Delta State University (2000-2013). Ph.D. in Speech Communication, Indiana University (1997) M.A. in Communication, University of New Mexico (1990) B.A. in Communication, Boise State University (1987) Dr. King's research merges rhetoric , public memory , and cultural tourism , focusing on social movements and musical genres like blues, reggae, and country. He has published extensively on how Mississippi promotes blues and civil rights heritage, examining authenticity, mythmaking, and racial reconciliation. His 2023 book Terror and Truth: Civil Rights Tourism and the Mississippi Movement (co-authored with Dr. Roger D. Gatchet) expands this work. His scholarship has earned multiple Top Paper Awards from the National Communication Association and Southern States Communication Association, the William Winter Scholar designation (2007), and the Mississippi Humanities Council Teaching Award (2010-2011). As a Research Fellow at the University of the West Indies (1994), he explored reggae's rhetorical role in Jamaican identity. He serves on the editorial board of Rock Music Studies and reviews for journals including Popular Music and Society . Dr. King's teaching spans rhetorical theory , communication research methods , and public speaking . He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and coached youth soccer, demonstrating commitment to both academic and community service.

• Digital Media Art
• Electronic Music
• Hip-Hop
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul D. Miller, known professionally as DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid, is a Professor of Music and Mediated Art at The European Graduate School (EGS). Based in New York City, he is an experimental electronic and hip-hop musician, conceptual artist, and writer whose work spans music production, film, multimedia installations, and critical theory. He has released over a dozen albums pioneering 'illbient' and trip hop genres, authored influential books including Rhythm Science and Sound Unbound , and exhibited internationally at venues like the Venice Biennale and Andy Warhol Museum. Education: Bowdoin College: Studied philosophy and French literature; thesis on Richard Wagner's Gesamtkunstwerk as precursor to new media. Research Interests: Miller's work centers on remix culture as a postmodern methodology, exploring intersections of sound, image, and technology. His theoretical framework positions the DJ as a 'post-subjective auteur' who creates meaning through layered connections across time, culture, and media. Key projects include Rebirth of a Nation (reworking D.W. Griffith's film to address racial history) and Terra Nova (Antarctica sound recordings addressing climate change), demonstrating his focus on historical reinterpretation and environmental crisis through digital media. Publications: His 14 scholarly articles (2001-2009) analyze remix as cultural practice across domains from album art history ( The Inner Sleeve ) to Baudrillard's philosophy ( Baudrillard: A Remembrance ). The corpus reveals consistent investigation into how sampling, digital layering, and media archaeology reshape narrative, memory, and cultural identity in the information age. Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source text. Advising and Grants: The source text provides no information regarding students supervised, academic advising, or research grants administered by Miller. Labs and Teams: Miller operates through project-based collaborations rather than fixed labs, forming temporary collectives with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History (for Terra Nova ) and artists including Yoko Ono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and choreographer Francesca Harper. His 'Unfinished Stories' project with Pulitzer-winning critic Margo Jefferson exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach bridging dance, music, and social commentary.

• Social and Cultural Geography
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Mobility Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Butz is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Tourism Studies at Brock University. He holds roles as Core Faculty in the Geography , Social Justice and Equity Studies , and Popular Culture graduate programs. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Studies in Social Justice and contributes to editorial boards of ERDKUNDE , Journal of Autoethnography , and Pakistan Geographical Review . His research focuses on social and cultural geography, qualitative methodologies (e.g., autoethnography), mobility justice, and the socio-spatial impacts of road construction in northern Pakistan. He supervises graduate students exploring topics like road impacts in Ghana, rural decline, fat activism, and music’s role in spatiality. His work integrates ethnographic fieldwork, photovoice methods, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Key publications include studies on Shimshal, Pakistan’s road project (e.g., Road Construction, Mobility and Social Change ), mobility justice frameworks, and reggae music’s spatial dimensions. He hosts a weekly reggae radio show, Riddim Come Fawaad , and has authored/co-edited books on mobilities and social justice. Dr. Butz has advised over 50 graduate students since 2000 and served as an external examiner for global PhD committees. His research spans Pakistan, Ghana, and global South contexts, emphasizing community voices and epistemic justice.

Julian F. Henriquesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sound Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Caribbean Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julian F. Henriques is a Senior Research Fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and a leading scholar in sound studies, cultural studies, and Caribbean research. With a PhD thesis (2008) on Reggae Sound System Crews, his work bridges music, technology, and embodiment through practice-based research. He has authored the book Sonic Bodies (2011) and co-edited Rhythm, Movement, Embodiment (2014). Currently, he explores fetal auditory environments through the Sonic Womb Exhibition (2026) and contributes to obstetric research on noise exposure. Research Interests: His scholarship focuses on the Jamaican sound system as a cultural technology, analyzing rhythm, affect, and sonic embodiment. He investigates intersections between popular culture, Caribbean diasporic practices, and the materiality of sound through theoretical frameworks like Afrofuturism (2015) and cosmopolitan theory (2020). Recent work combines computational acoustic modeling with ethnographic insights into prenatal soundscapes. Key Publications: Includes articles on fetal noise exposure (2025), Jamaican knowledge systems (2023), and rhythm analysis (2014). His edited works span Stuart Hall's legacy (2018) and sound studies companions. Collaborations with acoustic engineers (2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary reach. Collaborations: Works with institutions like University College London (2025), Tate Modern (2011), and the University of Munich (2014). Leads the Sonic Womb project with Pierre Gélat and Atau Tanaka.

Gail Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Acculturation
• Enculturation
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gail Ferguson is a Professor at the Institute of Child Development within the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Her interdisciplinary work bridges developmental, cross-cultural, and clinical psychology, focusing on globalization's impact on cultural socialization, youth identity, parenting, and health across diverse racial and national contexts. As a translational researcher, she develops culturally adapted interventions to promote resilience and reduce health disparities. Her educational background includes: Post-Doctoral Fellow (2007) from the Children's Institute at the University of Rochester PhD (2006) in Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University MA (2003) in Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology from Bowling Green State University BA (2001) in Psychology from Williams College Dr. Ferguson's research centers on acculturation and enculturation dynamics in the digital age, examining how media, migration, and multiculturalism reshape cultural transmission. She identifies risk and protective factors to design prevention programs like CARPE DIEM and JUS Media, targeting resilience in children and adolescents. Her work emphasizes cultural adaptation of interventions for diverse populations, particularly Black immigrant and refugee communities. Her publication trends reveal strong focus on remote acculturation/enculturation mechanisms, digital community-based research, and Whiteness socialization. Recent work explores media literacy interventions for immigrant youth and family resilience during crises like the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic, earning prestigious awards including the APA George A. Miller Award. Her accolades include: Fellow of APA Division 7 (2023) Fellow of the International Academy of Intercultural Relations (2023) APA George A. Miller Award for Outstanding Article (2022) University of Minnesota Excellence in Academic Advising Award (2021) University of Illinois Faculty Research Excellence Award (2018) APA Division 52 Outstanding Early Career Psychologist (2016) As an award-winning advisor, Dr. Ferguson mentors future scholars through her translational research framework and is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2026. Her grant-funded work includes the JUS Media Programme and CARPE DIEM interventions, with transdisciplinary teams addressing global health challenges through cultural adaptation and digital innovation. She directs the Culture and Family Life Lab, which conducts cutting-edge research on cultural socialization using mixed-methods approaches. Current projects involve digital community-based studies with Black immigrant families, remote enculturation analyses, and culturally adapted media literacy programs for diverse youth populations across international settings.

Philip Hiderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Organization
• Knowledge Organization
• Metadata
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Hider is a Professor in Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University, where he leads research in the Libraries Research Group. His work focuses on information organization, metadata, and library science, with significant contributions to cataloging policy, knowledge organization, and library classification systems. He has conducted research for major institutions including the National Library Board of Singapore, National Library of Australia, State Library of Victoria, and Australian government's Office for Learning and Teaching. Hider's research expertise spans information organization, knowledge organization, metadata systems, information retrieval, and library science. His work examines the theoretical and practical applications of cataloging standards, bibliographic control, and knowledge organization systems across various contexts including academic libraries, public libraries, and digital environments. A significant portion of his recent work investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on library services, the evolution of genre classification systems, and the role of metadata in digital resource discovery. Hider's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with over 113 research outputs spanning from 1997 to 2025. His recent work shows a strong focus on practical applications of knowledge organization in contemporary library settings, with particular emphasis on Australian library contexts, public library services, and the challenges of cataloging emerging digital formats like YouTube videos. His research often employs comparative methodologies, examining differences between professional cataloging practices and social cataloging systems. Professor Hider serves as an active contributor to the library and information science field through his editorial work, including serving as Program Committee Chair for RAILS (Research Applications in Library and Information Science) and contributing to major journals in the field. His research group at Charles Sturt University focuses on key issues affecting library and information services, examining ways to improve library collections and understanding the evolving role of libraries in contemporary society.

• Ethnomusicology
• Comparative Musicology
• Postcolonial Music Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Ringsmut is a Lecturer at the Department of Musicology of the University of Vienna , specializing in ethnomusicology, cultural memory, and postcolonial studies. He coordinates courses on The Methods of Ethnomusicology , Writing Culture , and Music and Sustainability , with recent fieldwork-focused teaching including excursions to Cabo Verde.

Leif Sorensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th/21st Century American Literature
• Multi-Ethnic Literatures
• Transnational Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leif Sorensen is a Professor of English at Colorado State University, specializing in 20th-21st century multi-ethnic American literatures. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University with a focus on modernism and transnational writing. His research bridges ethnic studies, modernist aesthetics, and environmental critique. Education: Ph.D. (Distinction) in English, New York University; M.A. in Literature, San Francisco State University; B.A. in English, U.C. Berkeley. Research focuses on Indigenous modernism, non-human apocalyptic narratives, and the intersection of ethnic literatures with global modernist movements. His book Ethnic Modernism and the Making of US Literary Multiculturalism (2016) reinterprets foundational texts in U.S. multiculturalism. Recent publications explore punk subcultures, radio ethnography, and transnational speculative fiction. Teaching includes courses on Asian American literature, Native American narratives, and climate fiction's engagement with environmental sociology. Notable courses: 'Imagining Futures: Climate Fiction and Environmental Sociology', 'Asian American Literature', and 'Native American Literature' with three thematic units on storytelling traditions, environmental ethics, and kinship structures.

Viviane Saleh-Hannaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminology
• Penal Abolition
• Colonial Systems of Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Viviane Saleh-Hanna is a Professor in the Department of Crime & Justice Studies and Director of the Black Studies Program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and MA/BA degrees in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on abolitionist theory, colonial criminology, and the intersections of race, gender, and carceral systems. She has conducted global fieldwork with prisoners in West Africa and North America, and her landmark work Colonial Systems of Control: Criminal Justice in Nigeria (2008) features prisoner-authored narratives. Teaching interests include Black Studies, Penal Abolition, and Critical Criminology, reflected in courses like Abolitionism and History of Criminology . She received a $149,992 grant from the MA Board of Higher Education to develop a Transformative Justice Certificate Program. Dr. Saleh-Hanna serves on editorial boards for Journal of Prisoners on Prisons and the African Journal of Criminology , and has been a leader in international penal abolition movements for over two decades. Her work bridges theory and activism through studies of hauntology, sonic resistance in music (Afrobeat/Reggae/Hip Hop), and decolonial methodologies. Recent research explores Black feminist frameworks for remembering abolitionist histories.

Henna Konuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nature-based Tourism
• Sustainability in Tourism
• Experience Design
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Henna Konu is an Associate Professor at the University of Eastern Finland , affiliated with the Business School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies . Her research focuses on nature-based tourism, wellbeing, and sustainable business practices within tourism industries. Research Groups: Social Scientific Biosociety Research Network (SOBIO), Researchers’ Network of Environmental Culture Current Projects: Regenerative Nature Tourism (REGGAE), SenseLab Her work explores nature connectedness , sustainable tourism , and experiential service design , emphasizing customer insight and qualitative methodologies. She has contributed extensively to literature on wellbeing tourism, bioeconomy integration, and cultural ecosystem services. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, her publications highlight collaborations with international researchers and institutions, including Chinese partners in bioeconomy development. Her projects often bridge regenerative tourism with broader regional development and environmental responsibility frameworks.

William Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)
• Macroeconomics
• Labor Market Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

William Mitchell is a Professor of Economics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, Director of the Centre of Full Employment and Equity (CofFEE), and holds adjunct roles at the University of Helsinki (Docent Professor of Global Political Economy) and Kyoto University (Guest International Professor). He is a leading figure in Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and has authored influential works on macroeconomics, fiscal policy, and full employment strategies. Mitchell received his PhD in Economics from the University of Newcastle (1998), following a Master of Economics (Monash University, 1982) and Bachelor of Commerce (Deakin University, 1977). His research focuses on MMT, labor markets, fiscal policy design, and the political economy of full employment. He has advised governments, international organizations, and testified in policy inquiries. Mitchell’s work emphasizes the role of proactive fiscal policy in achieving economic stability and social equity. He has been recognized as a 'Living Legend' in Australian academia (2023) for his transformative contributions to economic thinking. Key contributions include the Job Guarantee proposal, critiques of neoliberal policies, and analyses of the Eurozone crisis. His research has been supported by competitive grants from the Australian Research Council. Beyond academia, Mitchell is a professional musician with the Melbourne reggae band Pressure Drop and an advocate for cycling and environmental causes.

• Film Studies
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Racial Representation in Cinema
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof Thomas Austin is a Professor of Film Studies at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Media, Arts and Humanities. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and both MA and PhD degrees from the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on intersections between socio-political issues and film aesthetics, particularly examining race, racialization, and contemporary crises in cinema. He has authored and edited numerous books, including ReFocus: The Films of Steve McQueen (2023) and Cinema of Crisis: Film and Contemporary Europe (2020). His recent work explores trees as symbols in cinema and Black image-making in white societies. Austin has supervised 16 doctoral topics, including studies on filmmakers like Aki Kaurismäki and Steve McQueen, and has received grants for his research. He currently teaches European Cinema and Cinema and Migration, and is on research leave in 2025. His research spans European and American cinema, with a focus on directors like Alice Diop, Pedro Costa, and Aki Kaurismäki. Recent articles analyze films such as La Permanence and Nous , and explore topics like neoliberalism in cinema and racial representation in Spike Lee’s work. Austin’s publications frequently bridge film theory with socio-political critique, emphasizing visual aesthetics as a site of cultural contestation. He has collaborated with institutions like Edinburgh University Press and co-edited collections with scholars such as Angelos Koutsourakis. His current projects include a monograph on trees in cinema and a forthcoming book on Black Image Making and Whiteness , examining how non-white creators interrogate whiteness. Austin’s work is characterized by interdisciplinary approaches, combining film analysis with critical theory, migration studies, and postcolonial discourse.

• Reggae
• Ska
• Dancehall
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Moskowitz serves as Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Music at the University of South Dakota's College of Fine Arts. Holding a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Kansas (2001), he directs graduate studies while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in music history since joining USD. Education: Ph.D., Musicology, University of Kansas, 2001 Master of Music, Music History, Ohio University, 1994 Bachelor of General Studies (Violin Performance), Ohio University, 1991 His research centers on Caribbean musical traditions with specialization in Reggae, Ska, and Dancehall, alongside focused studies on Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix. Moskowitz examines the intersections of music, religion, and identity in the Circum-Caribbean, particularly analyzing how tourism shapes musical expression and how diasporic communities maintain cultural continuity through sound. His work consistently explores political dimensions of popular music, including freedom narratives in postwar America and racial dynamics in rock history. Analysis of his recent publications reveals persistent thematic threads: globalization's impact on Caribbean music forms, gender representation in Jamaican music, and the philosophical frameworks underlying rock criticism. His scholarship demonstrates methodological range from close lyrical analysis to broad cultural studies, consistently centering marginalized voices within popular music discourse. Scientific Awards: Knutson Distinguished Professor Award Nomination (2022) Upper St. Clair High School Arts Hall of Fame (2020) "Professor of the Game" (USD Academic Affairs, 2017) Belbas-Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) As Graduate Coordinator, Moskowitz oversees the music graduate program while mentoring students through thesis projects focused on popular music studies. His administrative leadership includes developing curriculum for the graduate music history sequence and serving on university-wide committees related to academic affairs. Though specific grant funding isn't documented, his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity supported by institutional resources. His research infrastructure centers on USD's music department resources, with collaborative connections to the College Music Society's Great Plains Chapter where he delivered keynote addresses. Current projects suggest expanding focus on digital reggae production and gender dynamics in contemporary Dancehall.

Jason Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Canadian Popular Culture
• Canadian Music
• Jamaican Music/Reggae
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason Wilson is an Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Guelph and Sessional Lecturer at Guelph-Humber, with a career bridging academia and music. His research focuses on Canadian popular culture, reggae, hockey, and First World War studies. Holding a PhD (2013) and MA (2003) in History from Guelph and BA degrees from York University, he has designed courses like HIST*2280 Hockey in Canadian History and UNIV 1200: The Arts in Motion . PhD, History, University of Guelph, 2013 MA, History, University of Guelph, 2003 BA (Honours), History, York University, 1999 BA, History/Music/Film, York University, 1997 Wilson’s scholarly work spans Canadian reggae, hockey’s historical ties to war, and public utilities. His five major publications analyze intersections of sports, migration, and cultural identity, with a focus on Jamaica-Canada-Britain networks. He has received accolades including SSHRC and OGS fellowships, Juno and Reggae Music Award nominations, and the Joseph Brant Award (2021-2022) for King Alpha’s Song in a Strange Land . Scientific Awards: Ontario Arts Council Grant (2018) SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship (2009) Karl Mullings Award (2006) Ontario Historical Society Joseph Brant Award (2021-2022) As a performer, Wilson has done over 2,500 shows globally and released nine albums blending Scottish folk, reggae, and Canadiana. He collaborates with institutions like the Royal Canadian Mint and Canadian War Museum, and serves as a historical expert on CBC, Discovery, and TSN. His lab, Soldiers of Song , explores music’s role in wartime storytelling.