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Greg Satterthwaiteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Jazz Piano
• African American Cultural History
• Afro-Caribbean Music
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Greg Satterthwaite is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and African American Studies at the University of Georgia , affiliated with the Hugh Hodgson School of Music . His work bridges jazz improvisation , Afro-Caribbean musical traditions , and African American cultural identity . Doctor of Musical Arts, University of North Texas Master of Arts in Commercial Music, Florida Atlantic University Bachelor of Music, University of Miami His research and creative output focus on jazz education , cultural hybridity in music , and African diaspora influences . He co-founded JazzSpire.org , a platform for arts advocacy and creative education. At the 2021 Jazz Education Network Conference, he presented a critical analysis of McCoy Tyner’s early recordings, reflecting his scholarly approach to jazz history. His 2023 album Savannah Blue explores Georgia’s coastal culture and Jamaican roots , while his 2024 release Crossing Lines fuses jazz improvisation with Afrobeats, reggae, and neo-soul . Recipient of South Arts 2023 Jazz Road Artist Award Collaborated with Grammy-winning artists (Terreon Gully, Delbert Felix) Performs at major festivals (Swan City Piano Festival, Denton Jazz Festival) As an educator, Satterthwaite integrates mentorship from jazz legends (Stephen Scott, Ron Miller) into his teaching, emphasizing jazz as a living tradition and a tool for cross-cultural storytelling .

• Nature-based Tourism
• Accessibility
• Social Justice
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Kristin Godtman Kling serves as Senior Lecturer in Human and Economic Geography at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism (EJT) and the European Tourism Research Institute (ETOUR). Based in Östersund, she operates from Studentplan 1, Hus A, Room A310b, with research focusing on nature-based tourism accessibility and social justice frameworks. Education: Bachelor's in Environmental Social Science (Business Administration & Sustainable Business), University of Gothenburg Master's in Tourism Studies, Mid Sweden University (2015) PhD in Tourism Studies, Mid Sweden University (defended January 2022) Research Focus: Dr. Godtman Kling's work centers on inclusive nature-based tourism , examining accessibility for persons with disabilities and older adults through the lens of social justice . Her research addresses critical tensions between nature conservation and accessibility demands , while analyzing public-private-voluntary sector collaborations in trail development and conflict resolution within multifunctional mountain landscapes. She employs mixed-methods approaches to develop practical frameworks for sustainable outdoor recreation systems. Publication Trends: Her 2017-2025 journal articles reveal three interconnected research trajectories: (1) Accessibility innovations for marginalized groups (disability/aging), (2) Gender dynamics in outdoor media representation, and (3) Trail infrastructure as conflict-resolution tools in contested landscapes. These works consistently bridge tourism studies, environmental geography, and social policy through empirical studies of Swedish mountain regions, demonstrating methodological rigor in stakeholder analysis and policy evaluation. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material. Research Leadership: She directs current projects including Accessible Nature for Active Aging and Regenerative Nature Tourism (REGGAE) , while previously leading the Östersund municipality collaboration on accessible environments and the Jämtland Mountains multifunctional landscape pilot. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong municipal-industry-academia partnership development, particularly in translating research into accessible tourism infrastructure. Collaborative Networks: As ETOUR institute member, she maintains active partnerships with Swedish municipalities, disability advocacy groups, and conservation agencies to co-develop inclusive tourism models that balance ecological integrity with social equity.

Anthony Mavuto Gundeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• The Political Economy of Mass Communications
• Participatory Development Communication involving communities
• Media Audience Research and Analysis
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Dr. Anthony Mavuto Gunde is a Senior Lecturer in Media, Communication and Cultural Studies at Chancellor College, University of Malawi. Education: PhD in Journalism Studies from Stellenbosch University, South Africa MA in Communications from Missouri State University, USA Research Interests: Dr. Gunde focuses on the political economy of mass communications, participatory development communication, media audience research, new media and civic engagement, and the intersection of religion, media, and culture. Publications: His work includes analyzing reggae music as alternative media in Malawi’s democracy, reflecting broader trends in African political and cultural discourse. Scientific Awards: Stellenbosch Graduate School Scholarship (PANGeA)

• African American Literature
• Sound Studies
• Hemispheric Studies
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Carter Mathes is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Rutgers Advanced Institute for Critical Caribbean Studies (RAICCS) at Rutgers University. His research focuses on African American Literature, Sound Studies, and Hemispheric Studies with particular attention to the intersections of sound, literature, and political resistance. Education: PhD in African American Studies, University of California, Berkeley (2006); BA, University of Virginia Previous Roles: Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow at Duke University (2003–2006) His research explores how sound operates as a site of radical thought in Black literature and culture, exemplified by his first book Imagine the Sound: Experimental African American Literature After Civil Rights (2015). Current projects include Ecologies of Funk , examining transnational Black thought between Jamaica and New Orleans. Mathes teaches courses such as Sound Studies in Theory and Practice and Caribbean Literature 1930s–Present . He serves as Associate Editor of Resonance: The Journal of Sound and Culture and co-editor of the Critical Caribbean Studies book series at Rutgers University Press. Key Awards: NEH Scholar-in-Residence (2008–2009) Rutgers SAS Global Opportunity Award (2008–2009) Center for Cultural Analysis Fellow (2006) His scholarship bridges literary analysis with sonic innovation, emphasizing Black internationalism and the materiality of sound in cultural production. He has organized conferences such as Re-evaluating Larry Neal’s Creative Vision of the Black Aesthetic (2021), furthering dialogues on Black Arts Movement legacies.

Adam Lloydمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Business Writing
• Technical Writing
• Digital Rhetoric
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Adam Lloyd is a Lecturer in the English Department at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. He specializes in business writing, technical writing, and digital rhetoric, with a focus on integrating AI into academic and professional discourse. Since 2007, he has taught courses such as Writing in the Wireless World and ENGL 491: Digital Rhetoric at the Dawn of Extra-Human Discourse. His classes partner with companies like the American Heart Association and 3M to produce practical deliverables. Lloyd holds a PhD in English, along with advanced degrees in philosophy and national security studies. He founded and edited Interpolations, the first peer-reviewed undergraduate journal in the English department. Awards include the 2021 Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award and the 2010 James A. Robinson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching of Writing. He has served on university committees including the University Senate and the English Department’s Executive Committee. Beyond academia, he is a freelance journalist with contributions to Cigar Aficionado and the Washington Post, and previously founded the startup GradFree.

Lorraine Plourdeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sound Studies
• Anthropology of the Senses
• Ethnomusicology
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Lorraine Plourde is an Associate Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Anthropology and the Media Studies program at the School of Natural and Social Sciences, State University of New York at Purchase. Her interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, media studies, and ethnomusicology, with a central focus on sensory experiences in urban Japan, particularly around sound and listening. Her academic background includes a PhD in sociocultural anthropology from Columbia University and an MA in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington. Her research interests include sound studies, the anthropology of the senses, experimental music, animal studies, and Japanese popular culture. She explores how sound shapes urban life, affect, and social relations in Tokyo through ethnographic methods. Plourde’s publications highlight a consistent trajectory in urban auditory cultures. From experimental music venues to cat cafes and office soundscapes, her work investigates how sound is curated, perceived, and emotionally managed in contemporary Japan. Her research reveals the interplay between ambient sound, comfort, productivity, and cultural aesthetics, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary sound studies. Dee and Robert Topol Faculty Development Award, Purchase College, SUNY Junior Faculty Development Leave Award, Purchase College, SUNY Peter and Bette Fishbein Junior Faculty Research Award in the Liberal Arts, Purchase College, SUNY Student Engagement Grant, Purchase College, SUNY Faculty Support Award, Purchase College, SUNY Short-Term Japan Research Grant, Northeast Asia Council for the Association for Asian Studies Social Science Research Council, International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship (SSRC-IDRF) Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Plourde has secured significant external and internal research funding, demonstrating strong grant-writing capabilities and scholarly recognition. She has advised and mentored students through various research and engagement grants, though specific advisees are not listed. Her academic service includes teaching core courses such as Anthropology of Sound and Listening, Introduction to Ethnomusicology, and Popular Culture in Contemporary Japan, reflecting her interdisciplinary pedagogy. While no formal lab or research center is mentioned, her long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Tokyo and collaborations with Japanese institutions like Waseda University suggest an active research network. Her work positions her as a leading scholar in the anthropology of sound in East Asia.

Renato Tomeiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• English Language and Translation
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
• World Englishes
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Renato Tomei is an Associate Professor of English Language and Translation at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, Italy, within the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI). He teaches a range of courses in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), including English for Advertising, Business English, Diplomatic English, and Professional English, across multiple undergraduate programs such as International Communication, Advertising, and International Relations. His research expertise lies at the intersection of sociolinguistics, translation studies, and postcolonial cultural analysis. Key areas include World Englishes, creoles and pidgins, translanguaging in youth and migration contexts, Afro-Caribbean studies, and the linguistic impact of Jamaican English in Ethiopia. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Africa and Jamaica, exploring how language functions as a tool of resistance, identity, and cultural continuity. The recent trend in his publications reflects a deep engagement with themes of sacred space, mysticism (particularly Rastafari), reggae music as counter-narrative, and the translation of colonial and postcolonial landscapes. His work often bridges literary, linguistic, and cultural analysis, focusing on how language mediates historical memory and identity in postcolonial societies. He frequently publishes on translanguaging strategies, especially in multimodal and humanitarian contexts, emphasizing the need for flexible, context-sensitive approaches to communication. Selected Scientific Contributions: Author of Jamaican Speech Forms in Ethiopia (2015), Advertising Culture and Translation (2017) Co-author of Law, Language and Translation (2015), Description and Translation in the Caribbean (2016) Editor of multiple volumes including Translating Ethiopia , John Bradburne: Mystic, Poet and Martyr , and special issues on literary mysticism Translator of works on John Bradburne and Italian fashion Renato Tomei actively supervises academic projects and curates scholarly publications, though specific advisees are not listed. He has no mentioned grants or scientific awards in the provided text. He is also a social activist and musical performer under the stage name Ras Tewelde, reflecting his deep engagement with cultural and spiritual expression. He is based in Perugia, Italy, and receives students by appointment at the Palazzina Valitutti. His research continues to influence interdisciplinary discourse on language, translation, and postcolonial identity.

• Music Production
• Electronic Music
• Cultural Identity in Music
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Georgios Sakellariou is a Lecturer at the Department of Contemporary Arts within the Faculty of Arts at Vytautas Magnus University , where he supervises bachelor's theses in music production and audiovisual art. He has guided 10 students between 2023-2025 on projects ranging from genre fusion to technological experimentation. Department: Contemporary Arts University: Vytautas Magnus University Supervision Focus: Electronic music, cultural identity, and technology His research interests center on interdisciplinary music production , particularly the integration of traditional cultural elements with modern electronic techniques . This includes: Lithuanian folk music in reggae contexts Digital sampling in hip-hop Hauntological sound design Vinyl as contemporary art medium Biodata sonification for plant music Key trends in his students' recent work (2023-2025) show cross-genre experimentation , DIY production methods , and technology-driven artistic expression . While no specific awards are mentioned in available data, his supervision reflects engagement with multisensory art installations and experimental electronic composition .

Emma-Louise Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Education
• Music Industry
• Vocal Performance
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Emma-Louise Nelson (known professionally as "Soulful Emma-Louise") is a Lecturer in Performing Arts at the London College of Music, University of West London. As a vocal specialist and industry professional, she integrates music education with practical industry skills across all learner levels. Education: BA (Hons) in Music, PGCert in Music Education Specializations: UK soul music revival, vocal training, classical and reggae music Teaching: Curriculum design, industry mentoring, and accessibility-focused instruction

• Jazz
• Classical Music
• Free Improvisation
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Esther Bächlin is a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the School of Music, specifically affiliated with the Institute for Jazz and Folk Music. She has taught jazz piano, improvisation, and popular music courses at both HSLU and Zurich University of Music since 1995, and served as a repetiteur in HSLU's jazz department since 2003. Her educational foundation includes eight years of classical music instruction followed by studies at St. Gallen Jazz Vocational School until 1989. She received piano training from Art Lande and Uli Scherer (jazz) and Elena Szirmai (classical), alongside vocal instruction from Malcolm Green, Renata Friederich, and Lauren Newton. Bächlin's artistic work spans reggae, freestyle, classical, and free improvisation, with a distinct focus on synthesizing classical structures with jazz and improvisational techniques. Since 1984, she has performed internationally with renowned artists including Marilyn Mazur, Ingrid Jensen, and Wolfgang Puschnig, and toured with the Vienna Art Orchestra's Fe&Males project (1989–1991). Her creative output emphasizes boundary-crossing compositions that merge written notation with spontaneous expression. In 2006, she secured a grant from the Canton of Lucerne for her collaborative project 'inspiring music-in-between' with John Voirol and Lauren Newton. Recent highlights include the 2023 album 'BeLonging' with Elkholy, a scheduled December 2024 radio broadcast of her ffff-Festival Wädenswil 2024 concert on SRF 2 Kultur, and an upcoming educational booklet 'First Steps In Piano Improvisation'.

Paloma Martinez-Cruzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latina/o Cultural Studies
• Performance and Popular Culture
• Borderlands and Indigenous Studies
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Paloma Martinez-Cruz is a Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and Program Director for Latino/a Studies at The Ohio State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and specializes in contemporary hemispheric cultural production, with a focus on performance, decolonial methodologies, and feminist theory. Her work bridges academia and activism through projects like the Taco Reparations Brigade and Onda Latinx Ohio. Key research areas include Latina/o Music and Sound Studies, Borderlands and Indigenous Studies, and Gender in Latino Cultures. Notable publications include Women and Knowledge in Mesoamerica (2011), Food Fight! (2019), and La Pocha Nostra: A Handbook for the Rebel Artist (2020). She has also translated Conceição Evaristo’s Ponciá Vicencio and edited Rebeldes: A Proyecto Latina Anthology . Prof. Martinez-Cruz leads initiatives such as the OSU Día de los Muertos Celebrations and serves as a faculty advisor for Sigma Delta Pi. Her scholarship intersects performance art, foodways, and radical pedagogy, emphasizing decolonial frameworks and community engagement. Her recent work explores topics like millennial mestizaje, culinary decolonization, and rebel artist methodologies in post-democratic contexts. She collaborates with artists like Guillermo Gómez-Peña to develop interdisciplinary performance practices.

Mykaell Rileyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Black British Music
• Jamaican Music Heritage
• Music and Cultural Identity
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Mykaell Riley is Senior Lecturer and Director of the Black Music Research Unit at the University of Westminster. His research documents 500 years of Black British music heritage, focusing on Jamaican music's cultural impact. He curated the British Library exhibition Beyond the Bassline and leads the Bass Culture Research project. Riley contributes to cultural preservation through documentaries and serves on boards for the Museum of London and arts organizations. His work has influenced government cultural policy and received Arts and Humanities Research Council funding.

Marvin Sterlingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japan
• Caribbean
• Contemporary Japan
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Marvin Sterling is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the Anthropology program at Indiana University Bloomington. His academic work bridges cultural anthropology, African diaspora studies, and transnationalism. Ph.D. in Anthropology from UCLA (2002) M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from UCLA (1996) B.S. in Communications Studies from New York University (1991) Sterling's research focuses on the global influence of Jamaican cultural forms like roots reggae, dancehall, and Rastafari in Japan, examining intersections of race, performance, and social identity. He also explores Japanese communities in Jamaica and grassroots human rights discourse in Jamaica. His notable awards include the IU Overseas Research Grant, Trustees' Teaching Award, and fellowships from Sasakawa and Kyoto University. He has taught courses on race, human rights, and cultural anthropology. Scientific Awards IU Office of the Vice President for International Affairs Overseas Research Grant (2011) Trustees' Teaching Award (2010) Kyoto University Visiting Professorship (2008) Sasakawa Fellowship (1998) Hiroshi Wagatsuma Fellowships (1998, 1996) UCLA Research Grant (1997)

Charles Forsdickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Francophone postcolonial studies
• French colonial history
• Transatlantic traffic in enslaved Africans
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Professor Charles Forsdick is the Drapers Professor of French and Director of Section in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. He joined Cambridge in 2023 after holding the James Barrow Chair of French at the University of Liverpool from 2001-2023. Previously, he was Lecturer in French at the University of Glasgow. Professor Forsdick is also Adjunct Professor in Translation Studies at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and Honorary Professor at the University of Liverpool's Centre for the Study of International Slavery. His research interests span multiple interconnected fields: Francophone postcolonial studies, particularly postcolonial literature French colonial history and Caribbean literature (especially Haiti) Travel writing, exoticism, and dark tourism Slavery studies and penal heritage Translation studies and world literature Graphic fiction and contemporary French novel Professor Forsdick's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with questions of memory, representation, and cross-cultural encounter, particularly as they relate to colonial and postcolonial contexts. His publications span edited collections, monographs, and critical editions that have significantly shaped contemporary understanding of Francophone literature and culture. His recent work has increasingly focused on the connections between travel, memory, and difficult heritage, particularly around sites associated with slavery and penal history. His significant honors and appointments include: Member of the Academy of Europe Lead Fellow for Languages at the British Academy AHRC Theme Leadership Fellow for 'Translating Cultures' (2012-2021) President of the Society for French Studies (2012-14) Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of International Slavery (2010-13) Chair of sub-panel D26 (Modern Languages and Linguistics) for REF2021 Member of the conseil scientifique of the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'Esclavage (since 2019) Professor Forsdick has edited or co-edited three series for Liverpool University Press and a series for Anthem Press. He serves on numerous journal editorial boards including Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, Australian Journal of French Studies, and Journal of Romance Studies. His leadership extends to directing major research projects including the 'Antislavery Knowledge Network' and the 'Reggae Research Network', which demonstrate his commitment to collaborative, community-engaged scholarship.

• Nature-Based Tourism
• Outdoor Recreation
• Environmental Science
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Lusine Margaryan is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University, Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism (EJT), and coordinates the Master's Programme in Tourism Studies. She contributes to the European Tourism Research Institute (ETOUR) in Östersund. Her research bridges environmental and social sciences, focusing on nature-based tourism, outdoor recreation, and sustainability. Projects include Mistra Sport and Outdoors, RETURN (regenerative economics), and REGGAE (regenerative tourism). She explores climate-smart solutions, eco-certification, and social integration in tourism. PhD in Tourism Studies, Mid Sweden University (2017) MSc in Leisure, Tourism and Environment, University of Wageningen (2011) MSc in Environmental Sciences and Policy, Central European University (2007) Specialist Diploma in Social-Cultural Service and Tourism, Russian-Armenian University (2004) Her recent publications address nudging for sustainable tourism behavior, cultural ecosystem services of wetlands, and regenerative tourism frameworks. She has authored reports for the Council of Europe on cultural routes and sustainability. She collaborates on projects integrating environmental policy with tourism practices and provides expertise on commercializing nature through tourism. Her work emphasizes degrowth, lifestyle entrepreneurship, and gender equity in outdoor recreation. Labs and teams include the European Tourism Research Institute (ETOUR), where she contributes to interdisciplinary studies on tourism's role in sustainable societal development in northern Sweden.