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Signe Horn Fuglesangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Viking Art
• Medieval Art and Ornament
• Iconography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Signe Horn Fuglesang is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Culture, Religion, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. She holds a Dr. philos. from the University of Bergen (1975) and has held academic roles including Assistant Professor (1986) and Full Professor (1992). Her research focuses on Viking and medieval art, iconography, and interdisciplinary studies of art and texts. She has supervised over 30 master's and 10 doctoral students. Education: Began studies in art history and archaeology at Oslo and Bergen Universities (1956–1975). Conducted research in Rome, Washington DC, and Scandinavia, with guest lectures at Kiel, Cambridge, Cornell, and others. Positions include Director of the Centre for Viking and Medieval Studies (1999–2002) and member of the Norwegian Academy for Science and Letters. Research emphasizes Viking ornamentation, medieval iconography, and artifact production. Ongoing projects include Scandinavian art from 750–1150 CE and high medieval pewter spoons. Awards include Fellowship at the Norwegian Academy for Science and Letters. Key Awards: Fellow of the Norwegian Academy for Science and Letters Grants & Roles: Research Council Fellow (1984–86), Chair of Nansen Research Foundation (1999–2001) Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary Viking and medieval studies networks at IKOS (Oslo). Her work bridges archaeological artifacts with textual analysis, particularly in Norwegian and Scandinavian contexts.

Emanuela Vaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Early Modern History
• Digital Humanities
• Material Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emanuela Vai is a Senior Research Fellow and Head of Research (Humanities) at Worcester College, University of Oxford, and Head of Collections at the Bate Collections of Musical Instruments and Archives. Her roles include leading conservation, research, and curatorial efforts, and she serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for multiple EU and UK-funded grants, including projects on Renaissance musical instruments and sensory heritage. She holds affiliations with the Oxford Centre for European History and the Digital Humanities and Sensory Heritage Network at TORCH. Educational background includes fellowships at Harvard’s Villa I Tatti (Hanna Kiel Fellow), the University of Cambridge (Newton Trust grantee), and institutions in York, Tours, and Oxford. Her research focuses on Renaissance Italy and Europe, intersecting music, material culture, architecture, and digital humanities. She employs 3D modeling, GIS, and acoustic analysis to explore sensory dimensions of historical spaces and objects. Key projects include investigating Early Modern Venetian confraternity rituals and a monograph on grotesque carvings on stringed instruments. Awards include the Italian Embassy’s Innovative Research Prize. She mentors early-career researchers and chairs interdisciplinary networks like the Digital Humanities and Sensory Heritage initiative. Teaching includes graduate courses on British History methods and Early Modern material culture. Her leadership roles include Research Representative for Oxford’s Humanities Division and Director in Humanities at AISUK, fostering UK-Italian academic collaborations. She advises cultural heritage institutions globally and contributes to public engagement through media appearances and policy advocacy.

Mark Alznauerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nineteenth-century German philosophy
• History of metaphysics
• Practical philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Alznauer is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University , with affiliations in the Department of German and Department of Religious Studies . He holds a Ph.D. in Social Thought from the University of Chicago (2008) and a B.A. from St. John’s College (2000). His research focuses on nineteenth-century German philosophy , particularly G.W.F. Hegel , with interests in metaphysics, social theory, aesthetics , and pragmatist critiques of rationalism . He has authored Hegel’s Theory of Responsibility (Cambridge, 2015) and co-edited Theories of Action and Morality (2016). His recent projects include a manuscript Hegel’s Sole Idea and interdisciplinary work on Weber’s value-freedom and historical materialism. Alznauer teaches courses such as Post-Kantian Ethics , Existentialism , and German Aesthetics , and is currently President of the Hegel Society of America (2024-26) . In 2023, he received the Journal of the History of Philosophy Article Prize for his work on Hegel’s Logic and was recognized in the Philosopher’s Annual as a top paper in philosophy.

Johannes Korbmacherمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Logic
• Metaphysics
• Epistemology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johannes Korbmacher is Assistant Professor in Theoretical Philosophy at Utrecht University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. His mathematical philosophy research bridges logic, metaphysics, and epistemology, with special focus on truthmaker semantics and hyperintensional phenomena. Research Focus: Core interests include: Hyperintensional logic frameworks Truthmaker semantics development Structural properties in mathematics Axiomatic grounding theories Normative conflict resolution Publication Trends: Recent articles develop formal proof systems for exact entailment and analyze structural properties of mathematical objects. Earlier work established axiomatic theories of partial grounding and resolved deontic logic paradoxes through truthmaker semantics. Teaching: Develops innovative logic curricula for AI students through the logicalmethods.ai initiative. Previously taught theoretical philosophy at LMU Munich and University of Münster.

• Anthropology
• Museum Studies
• Anthropology of Religion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rita De Almeida Amaral is a Researcher in Religious Studies at Utrecht University's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, within the Faculty of Humanities. Her work bridges social anthropology, museum studies, and religious history, with a focus on West Central Africa, particularly Angola. Her current research explores Dutch Catholic missionary collections in Angola under Portuguese colonial rule, part of the 'Pressing Matter' project examining heritage and conversion. This builds on prior studies of Spiritan missionary collections in Portuguese museums, culminating in her 2018 PhD thesis at Lisbon University's Institute of Social Sciences. Parallel projects include investigating the life of trader António Francisco Ferreira da Silva Porto (1817–1890), initiated during her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of the Free State, South Africa. Her expertise spans social science research methods, colonial materiality, and the intersection of religion and cultural heritage. Rita has organized and participated in numerous academic events, including the 2022 'Unpacking Missionary Collections' workshop and 2024 lectures on missionary collections' epistemic circulations. Her work critically examines how objects mediate religious and cultural exchanges across colonial contexts.

Monika Amslerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ancient History
• Religious Studies
• Late Antique Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monika Amsler is a Senior Research Assistant in the Department of Ancient History and the Classical Tradition at the University of Bern's Institute of History. Her research focuses on the intersection of late antique religious texts, medical practices, and literary culture, with a particular emphasis on the Babylonian Talmud and intertextuality. She explores topics such as Talmudic medical recipes, magical practices, and the material culture of late antiquity, including incantation bowls and manuscripts. Her work bridges disciplines like religious studies, medical history, and book culture, analyzing how knowledge was constructed and transmitted across textual and ritual practices. She actively reviews scholarly works, contributing to debates on comparative religion, critical theory, and queer methodologies in religious studies. Key research areas include the analysis of Talmudic legal texts, the role of magic in household medicine, and the interplay between imperial discourse and magical language. Her publications highlight innovative approaches to understanding late antique epistemology and the dynamics of textual communities. Office: Unitobler, Muesmattstrasse 45, Room D 404.

Andreas Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Early Modern History
• Cultural History
• Material Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Berger is a Researcher (Advanced Postdoc) at the Chair of Early Modern Swiss History, University of Bern. His research focuses on early modern amulet culture and practical knowledge, particularly exploring how material objects mediated power and belief in Europe. He actively experiments with AI tools like Wondercraft to translate scholarly work into accessible formats, such as a podcast titled Obedient Matter and Powerful Bundles . This podcast script was collaboratively developed through iterative editing of AI-generated drafts to balance academic rigor with engaging storytelling. His methodological interests bridge traditional historical research and digital humanities, emphasizing AI's role in reimagining scholarly communication. Berger holds an ORCID iD (orcid.org/0000-0002-1761-1567) and is based at Unitobler B 101. His work interrogates how early modern communities constructed knowledge through material practices, blending cultural and religious history with technological innovation.

Arvi Wattelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Art History
• Renaissance Studies
• Global Art Histories
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arvi Wattel is a Lecturer in Art History at the University of Western Australia's School of Design. He specializes in Renaissance Italy's peripheral cultural dynamics and Dutch encounters with Asia. His research explores Ferrarese patronage, the Batavia shipwreck's silver trade, and global art histories. Key roles include convenor of the 'Entangled Histories of Emotions in the Mediterranean World' cluster and collaboration on EU COST Action CA18140. He holds a Ph.D. from Radboud University Nijmegen and has held fellowships at Johns Hopkins University, the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florence, and others. Research focuses on Ferrara's Renaissance identity through artists like Garofalo and the VOC's silver trade with Mughal India. His work bridges art, material culture, and maritime history, with interdisciplinary projects involving museums and institutions across Australia, Europe, and the Netherlands. Teaching includes courses on global art histories, curating First Nations art, and Baroque studies. Notable grants include the Visualising Batavia Silverware project ($24k) and a 2019 UWA Research Collaboration Award. He received the UWA Student Guild's Students' Choice Award in 2019, reflecting his impactful teaching and research. His projects emphasize digital humanities, cultural heritage, and transnational collaboration.

Luis Fernando Bernardi Junqueiraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• History of Science
• History of Medicine
• History of East Asia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Luis Fernando Bernardi Junqueira is a D. Kim Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Fellow at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in History from University College London (2023), awarded with no revisions, and has held research positions at Tohoku University and the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on intersections of science, medicine, and religion in 19th-20th century China, with special attention to psychology, mental health in East Asia, and alternative medicine in South America. Education: B.A. in History (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil), M.A. in Chinese History (Fudan University, China), PhD in History (UCL, UK). Awards include the 2024 Royal Asiatic Society Bayly Prize, British Association Best Thesis Award, and Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2025-2028). His upcoming monograph The Science of the Spirit challenges narratives of secularization by exploring how modern science reinvigorated spiritual practices among Chinese elites. Research interests include decolonizing methodologies, transnational knowledge exchange, and the role of laypeople in producing scientific knowledge. Key publications include edited volume Therapy, Spirituality and East Asian Imaginaries (2025) and articles on psychical research in Republican China, talismanic practices, and media dissemination of scientific ideas. Grants: £160k Leverhulme Fellowship, $60k D. Kim Foundation Affiliations: Royal Historical Society Associate Fellow, Royal Asiatic Society Fellow Future projects include a Leverhulme-funded study on transnational esotericism and a comparative analysis of alternative therapies in South America.

Jeffrey Mullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Art
• Counter-Reformation
• Flemish art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Muller is a Professor in the Department of History of Art and Architecture at Brown University. His research integrates history and art history to investigate major transformations in early modern art, with current focus on the Jesuit Global Strategy of Accommodation. He earned his Ph.D. from Yale University, with additional degrees from Yale and Queens College (CUNY). Muller's research examines how art participated in religious, social, and political changes during the Counter-Reformation, with special emphasis on Flemish/Dutch art and Jesuit cultural adaptation across global contexts from Japan to Peru. His methodological approach combines archival research with object-based analysis. His publications demonstrate sustained focus on Rubens studies, Jesuit visual culture, and the sociopolitical functions of religious art. Recurring themes include artistic exchange, material culture in sacred spaces, and cross-cultural negotiation in colonial contexts. Notable fellowships include a senior fellowship at Boston College's Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies that enabled his current research trajectory. Awards and Honors: Senior Research Fellowship, Boston College (2016) Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study Fellowship (2001-2002) Arthur Kingsley Porter Prize for Best Article (1982) Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship (1989-1990) Muller teaches undergraduate courses spanning early modern art from Giotto to Watteau, specialized lectures on Flemish/Dutch art, and graduate seminars aligned with student research interests. He co-teaches a collaborative course on the global history of the Netherlands with History Department colleagues.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Speculative Philosophy
• Design Fiction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Teodor Mitew is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at the University of Sydney, within the School of Art, Communication and English and the Discipline of Media and Communication. He previously held roles as Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong. His research spans actor-network theory, philosophy of technology, and Internet Studies, with a focus on IoT, swarm networks, memetic warfare, and object-oriented ontology. Mitew's interdisciplinary work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in smart clothing, cybersecurity, and digital media logistics. He has advised numerous PhD students, including Travis Wall, Owen Godfrey, Ahmad Shehabat, and Travis Holland, on topics ranging from meme warfare to terrorism communication networks. His publications include 100 Atmospheres: Studies in Scale and Wonder (2019) and articles in journals like Georgetown Journal of International Affairs and First Monday . Mitew also leads academic program development, enhancing curricula across international campuses. His industry engagement ensures real-world relevance to his research. Beyond academia, he writes a Turbulence newsletter on systemic transformation and near-future trends. Research Interests: IoT, speculative philosophy, design fiction, swarm networks, memetic warfare, web3, autonomous AI, transhumanism, and archeofuturism. His current projects explore IoT-enabled artifacts, speculative ontologies, and the logistics of decentralized networks. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, with a focus on IoT, cybersecurity, and digital media. His work analyzes topics like ISIS content distribution, wearable sensors, and meme warfare design processes. Teaching: Leads courses like Emerging Technologies and Issues (ARIN6906) , emphasizing critical engagement with technology's societal impacts.

• Late 18th- to early 20th-century literature
• Psychoanalysis (object relations, Kleinian theory)
• Ethnography and literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Vanessa Smith holds the position of Professor of English at the University of Sydney, within the Discipline of English and Writing. She specializes in late 18th- to early 20th-century literature, psychoanalysis, and Pacific studies. Her research explores intersections between psychoanalytic theory (e.g., Klein, Anna Freud, Marion Milner) and literary forms like the bildungsroman, as well as ethnographic narratives and cultural encounters in Oceania. She co-edits the Oxford University Press series Approaches to the Novel and convenes The Novel Network . Smith’s recent monograph (2023) examines child representation in 19th-century literature through psychoanalytic lenses. Current projects include studies of Marion Milner’s work and the relationship between case histories and novelistic forms. She has authored/facilitated over 50 publications, including edited volumes on Pacific cultural encounters and mutiny narratives. Her teaching focuses on 19th-century literature, psychoanalysis, and narrative theory, with courses like ENGL2674 The Life of Texts and supervising PhD topics on Victorian novels, affect theory, and literary embodiment. She has held grants on climate change humanities (2011), early ecological modernism (2010), and cross-cultural friendship (2001 ARC Discovery Project). Smith is affiliated with organizations including the MLA, Society for Novel Studies, and NAVSA. She actively contributes to public discussions on literature’s relevance, such as analyzing stage adaptations of Brontë works and commenting on Pacific literary histories.

Mark Sven Hengererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Court History
• Habsburg History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Sven Hengerer is a Professor holding the chair for 'History of Western Europe in the Early Modern Period' at the Historical Seminar (Faculty 09) of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. His office is located at the Historicum, Schellingstraße 12, 80799 Munich, ground floor, room 025, with contact information including email addresses Mark.Hengerer@lrz.uni-muenchen.de and hengerer@lmu.de. He maintains regular office hours during semesters and by appointment during breaks. Hengerer completed his Master's degree in 1996 at the University of Münster in Modern and Contemporary History, Latin Philology, and Ancient History. He earned his doctorate from the University of Konstanz in 2002. His academic career includes research positions with Prof. Rudolf Schlögl at the University of Konstanz from 1996-2002 and 2003-2012, as well as a position as Enseignant-chercheur at the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme in Paris from 2007-2009. He was appointed to his current W2 professorship at LMU Munich in 2013. Hengerer's research spans multiple dimensions of early modern European history, with particular focus on court cultures, ceremonial practices, funeral rituals, and Habsburg history. His work often examines the intersection of power, representation, and material culture through innovative methodological approaches. He has made significant contributions to understanding how symbols, rituals, and material objects functioned within early modern bureaucratic and courtly systems. His recent work increasingly incorporates digital humanities approaches, including database development for prosopographical research on imperial courts. Hengerer has supervised an extensive number of theses spanning diverse topics in early modern history, from maritime aspects of the Edict of Nantes to representations of Versailles in Bavarian textbooks. His research has been supported by prestigious institutions including the German Research Foundation and the Center de recherche du Château de Versailles. He has also been involved in innovative teaching projects including podcast development and digital humanities certificate programs. Hengerer maintains active involvement in international scholarly communities, serving on editorial boards such as The Court Historian and the scientific committee of the Center de recherche du Château de Versailles. His work bridges traditional historical scholarship with contemporary digital methodologies, creating new pathways for understanding early modern European history.

Kerstin Maiwaldمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Theology
• Biblical Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kerstin Maiwald is a Researcher in the Theology department at Friedensau Adventist University (FAU) since 2017, concurrently serving as Head of the FAU Complaints Commission. She holds a Dr. phil. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (2017) and an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and History from Freie Universität Berlin (2000s). Her research focuses on situating Mesopotamian creation texts within their ritual and cultural contexts, as well as tracing cultural developments within Seventh-day Adventism. Maiwald has extensive editorial experience, managing Spes Christiana journal issues and collaborating on projects like the Sumerian Glossary. Her work bridges ANE studies, biblical theology, and Adventist historical theology. Education: Ph.D. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (2017) M.A. in Altorientalistik & History, Freie Universität Berlin Key Research Themes: ANE creation narratives and ritual contexts Adventist interpretations of biblical apocalypticism Methodologies for text situational localization 20th/21st century Adventist institutional history Editorial Contributions: Managing Editor, Spes Christiana (2020-2022) Contributor to Leipzig-Munich-Göttingen Sumerian Glossary (2012-2014) Her recent publications explore Mesopotamian creation texts' ritual functions, Adventist readings of apocalyptic literature, and World War I's impact on Adventist theology. Maiwald's interdisciplinary approach connects ANE scholarship with contemporary theological discourse, particularly within Adventist traditions.

W. Brett Wileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literature
• Religious Studies
• 20th/21st Century American Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. W. Brett Wiley is a Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program at Mount Vernon Nazarene University's School of Arts and Humanities. He has held academic roles since 2004, including Adjunct Professorships and Graduate Teaching Assistant positions. His research focuses on contemporary American literature with an emphasis on religious and ethical themes, particularly in authors like George Saunders and Toni Morrison. He has published extensively on postmodern fiction, moral philosophy in narrative, and literary pedagogy. His teaching awards include the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010-2011) and recognition for student recruitment and advising. Education: Ph.D. in English, University of Georgia (Athens, GA) M.A. in English, University of Georgia B.A. in English, Berry College Awards: 2021-22: Excellence in Advising and Retention Award 2015-16: Excellence in Student Recruitment Award 2014-15: Faculty Member of the Year His research explores intersections between religion, ethics, and literature, analyzing how contemporary authors like George Saunders use narrative to address moral and spiritual questions. He has presented at major conferences including the American Literature Association and Calvin College’s Calvin Summer Seminar. His work bridges literary criticism with practical pedagogy, emphasizing the role of literature in ethical development.