Professor Owen Davies is a faculty member at the University of Hertfordshire , affiliated with the History Department at the School of Creative Arts . His research spans witchcraft , magic , supernatural beliefs , and folklore , with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches integrating archaeology, anthropology, and biomedical studies. Key research areas : Witchcraft, Domestic Magic, Medical History, Electrification, Public History. Recent projects : AHRC-funded 'StoryMachine', Leverhulme 'Inner Lives', Wellcome Trust 'Harnessing the Power of the Criminal Corpse', and a new AHRC 3-year study on witch bottles. Selected publications : America Bewitched (2013), The Oxford Illustrated History of Witchcraft and Magic (2017), Troubled by Faith (2023). Awards : Funded by AHRC, Wellcome Trust, and Leverhulme Trust. Collaborates with institutions like Museum of London Archaeology and University of Essex. Leads community engagement via the Heritage Hub and 'Electric Generations' exhibition.
Alexander R. Pruss is a tenured Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Baylor University , within the College of Arts and Sciences . He holds a dual PhD in Philosophy (University of Pittsburgh, 2001) and Mathematics (University of British Columbia, 1996), and has held previous academic positions at Georgetown University. His work is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging metaphysics, philosophy of religion, formal epistemology, and ethics. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh (2001) Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of British Columbia (1996) B.Sc. (Hon.) in Mathematics and Physics, University of Western Ontario (1991) Pruss’s research interests include metaphysics—particularly the Principle of Sufficient Reason , modality , and infinity —philosophy of religion, divine attributes , cosmological arguments , and sexual ethics . He is known for integrating rigorous formal methods with classical theistic metaphysics. His recent publications explore the intersection of probability theory, paradox, and theology, particularly in infinite domains. He has authored influential books such as The Principle of Sufficient Reason: A Reassessment (2006), Infinity, Causation and Paradox (2018), and One Body: An Essay in Christian Sexual Ethics (2012). The trends in his recent articles show a sustained focus on the philosophical implications of infinity, symmetry, and probability. He frequently investigates paradoxes in probability (e.g., infinite lotteries), challenges to modal realism, and the metaphysical coherence of divine attributes. His work combines analytic rigor with theological depth, often aiming to defend classical theism through logical and mathematical reasoning. Scientific awards and honors: Aquinas Medal, American Catholic Philosophical Association (2025) Wilde Lecturer, Oriel College, University of Oxford (2019) Outstanding Tenured Faculty Research Award, College of Arts and Sciences (2013) National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend (2002) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Fellowship (1997–2000) Pruss has been actively involved in academic service, including serving on the Executive Council of the American Catholic Philosophical Association (2021–2024) and the Society of Christian Philosophers (2011–2013) . He has held editorial roles for journals such as American Philosophical Quarterly and Analysis and Existence . He has delivered numerous invited lectures globally, including at Oxford, Notre Dame, and MIT. There is no mention of formal PhD or Master’s students in the provided text, but he advises through graduate seminars and research supervision. He has not received specific grant mentions beyond fellowships and stipends. He is affiliated with research groups such as the Baylor Institute for Faith and Learning and the Thomistic Institute , and contributes to philosophy of science and theology dialogues. His work continues to shape contemporary debates in analytic philosophy of religion and metaphysics.
Anne Viguier is a Lecturer at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations within the Indian, South Asian and Tibetan Studies department. She serves as Head of the Department from 2022 to 2025, while also leading Civilization Courses and the Civilization Diploma in her field. Research Affiliation: CESSMA research team Her research focuses on the cultural and political history of South India , urban history of contemporary India , federalism and regional identities in India (1920-1967) , and historiography of South Asia and non-European worlds . Publications address themes like Madurai's transformation, Tamil literary corpus appropriation, and colonial-era territorial practices. Key academic contributions include the 2024 book History of India and several edited volumes on South Indian historiography. Current projects examine connected histories and international relations through interdisciplinary approaches.
Prof. Dr. Gabriel Zeilinger is a Professor of Bavarian and Franconian Regional History at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg since April 2022. He holds a Chair in the Department of History and focuses on medieval and early modern urban history, comparative regional studies, and pre-modern socio-economic dynamics. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau in 1975, he studied History and Norse Philology in Kiel and Oslo, earning his PhD in 2006 with a thesis on the impact of war on urban life in 15th-century Southern Germany. His habilitation (2013) explored urbanization in Upper Alsace. Education: 1996–2002: Studies in History and Norse Philology (Kiel/Oslo) 2006: PhD, Kiel University 2013: Habilitation, Kiel University His research interests span Bavarian/Franconian regional history, comparative urbanization processes, and the interplay between nobility, cities, and political structures. Key themes include medieval disasters, economic resource management, and the role of violence in urban contexts. Zeilinger has authored/co-edited over 30 books and numerous articles on topics like medieval festivals, city-state conflicts, and the socio-political dynamics of urban communities. His work often bridges archaeology, historical documentation, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Memberships: Board Member, Society for Franconian History Editor, Jahrbuch für fränkische Landesforschung DSM Fellow/Senior Expert, Leibniz Institute for Maritime History Member, German Historical Association and multiple regional history associations His recent studies examine medieval water management, urban conflict strategies, and the legacy of the Protestant Reformation in Franconia. Zeilinger’s interdisciplinary approach integrates material culture analysis with textual evidence to illuminate medieval socio-political landscapes.
HUANG Fei is a Professor of Chinese History and Society in the Department of Chinese Studies at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen, Germany. She has held this position since 2020, following a Junior Professorship at the same institution from 2014 to 2020. Her academic journey began with a BA in History from Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, 2005) and culminated in a PhD in Chinese Studies from Leiden University (2012). University: University of Tübingen School: Faculty of Humanities Department: Department of Chinese Studies Academic Rank: Professor Email: fei.huang@uni-tuebingen.de Her research spans an interdisciplinary terrain, combining landscape studies, environmental history, history of the body, cultural geography, historical anthropology, art history, and material culture studies . Her work primarily investigates China’s historical development from the 16th to the 20th century, with a regional focus on Southwest China, especially Yunnan, and thematic attention to frontier dynamics, urban environments, and the interplay between natural resources and cultural memory. Professor Huang’s recent publications reveal a consistent and evolving scholarly trajectory centered on the transformation of natural and urban landscapes. Her research on hot springs —such as Huaqing Hot Springs—explores their roles in public health, urban planning, and ideological representation in modern China. Her earlier work on Dongchuan examines how imperial and local actors reshaped frontier landscapes through cultural representation, religious practice, and economic interests. Articles on sulfur manufacturing, bathing culture, and Tusi succession highlight her ability to connect local practices with broader global and environmental networks. Scientific Awards and Recognition: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD and Master’s theses in Chinese history and culture, though specific student names are not listed. No explicit mention of grants or funded research projects is made in the texts, but her extensive publication record in top-tier journals suggests active research engagement. Labs and Research Teams: She is affiliated with the Department of Chinese Studies at the University of Tübingen and participates in interdisciplinary research within the Faculty of Humanities. Her work often involves collaboration with scholars in anthropology, geography, and environmental history, as evidenced by her co-taught courses and international academic engagement.
Dr. Roger Haydon Mitchell is an Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University's School of Social Sciences, Department of Sociology. His work integrates political theology, applied kenotics, and love-based politics for peace, with a focus on post-secular political spaces. Education: BA Hons in English with Religious Studies, Lancaster University MA in International Literature and Society 1910-45, Lancaster University PhD in Religious Studies, Lancaster University His research explores political theology , theopolitics of the left , and applied kenotics , particularly through the concept of kenarchy as an inclusive, incarnational politics. He co-founded the Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission and the Morecambe Bay Love and Kindness Movement , emphasizing collaboration with marginalized communities. Recent publications analyze kenotic alignment , post-secular political dynamics , and enemy love as transformative forces, reflecting intersections between theology, sociology, and peace studies. He declines formal awards but actively engages with academic societies like the Society for the Study of Theology. As a supplementary supervisor with the Lancaster University Social Action Research Group , he mentors applied research projects. His work addresses contemporary crises such as nationalism , refugee integration , and post-colonial reconciliation , utilizing frameworks from Giorgio Agamben, Slavoj Žižek, and Thomas Jay Oord.
Sophia Aneziri is an Associate Professor at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens within the School of Philosophy and Department of History and Archaeology . Her academic career spans teaching and research in Ancient History and Greek Epigraphy, with a focus on the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Education: BA in History and Archaeology (1989), University of Athens; PhD in Ancient History and Greek Epigraphy (1997), Heidelberg University, supported by scholarships from Greece and Baden-Württemberg. Professional Appointments: Faculty member since 2004; previously adjunct faculty at Universities of Corfu, Crete, Thessaly, and Hellenic Open University; contract researcher at the National Research Center. Research Interests: Dr. Aneziri’s work bridges Greek Epigraphy, Ancient Economy, and the socio-religious dynamics of endowments. She explores female euergetism, professional associations (e.g., Dionysiac technitai), and legal-economic frameworks of perpetual foundations in antiquity. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2025–2020) analyze endowments, ruler cults, and naming conventions in the Roman period. She emphasizes the intersection of economic practices, religious rituals, and institutional development across Greek and Hellenistic societies. Academic Contributions: She has presented at the XVI International Congress of Greek and Latin Epigraphy (2022) and contributed to Cambridge University Press volumes on professionalism and theater history.
Lanita Jacobs is a Professor at the University of Southern California , holding joint appointments in the Department of American Studies & Ethnicity and the Department of Anthropology . Her research focuses on language as a mediator of African American culture and identity , utilizing multi-sited ethnographies across hair care communities, hospitals, and standup comedy venues. She earned her Ph.D. in Linguistic Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles (1999) , preceded by an M.A. (1996) and B.A. (1993). Her scholarly work spans linguistic anthropology, discourse analysis, and cultural studies , examining topics such as race and humor , language and gender , anthropology of the body , and race, health, and disability . She has published extensively on these themes, including two monographs: From the Kitchen to the Parlor (2006) and Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Standup Comedy (2022). Her research has been funded by prestigious grants such as the NIH R01 Continuation Grant and the Wenner-Gren Foundation Pre-Doctoral Grant . Jacobs has received numerous honors, including the Fight On Faculty Award (2010), USC Mellon Award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring Undergraduates (2007-2008), and induction into the USC Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi (2018-2019). She mentors students across disciplines, including Mellon-Mays Scholars , McNair Scholars , and SOAR Scholars , emphasizing interdisciplinary research and cultural representation . Key research areas: Language and Identity in Diasporas , Race and Performance , Ethnographic Methodology Recent article trends: 2022 book on standup comedy, 2015-2006 work on disability narratives , cosmetology ethnography , and post-9/11 discourse
Dr. Haruhiko Goto is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, Department of Architecture. With a career spanning over four decades, he has served in multiple leadership roles including Executive Vice President and Vice President at Waseda University, and as President of The City Planning Institute of Japan. His work focuses on Urban Design , Regional Development , and Community Engagement through architectural and planning lenses. Education: PhD, MA, and BA in Architecture from Waseda University His research systematically examines environmental cognition and subjective well-being in urban contexts, analyzing how spatial experiences affect social dynamics. Recent studies investigate defensive architecture in public spaces, urban redevelopment of shrines , and post-disaster community reconstruction . His publications demonstrate strong integration between urban environmental psychology and place-based social systems . With over 14 refereed publications and 11 citations, his work addresses contemporary urban challenges including social isolation , work-life design , and cultural landscape preservation . As a leader in his field, he has received multiple planning design awards and contributed to national urban policy discussions. Scientific Awards: City Planning Institute of Japan's 60th Anniversary Commemorative Project Awards (2011) Minister of Land Infrastructure's Land Use Model Award (2010) Good Design Award (2010) Japan Institute of Architects Award (2005) As an academic leader, he has chaired numerous professional organizations including The World Society for Ekistics and The Japan Society of Lifology , and contributed to policy development through committee memberships in Japan Academic Council and Urban Planning Institute of Japan .
Dr. Caroline Osella is an Associated Academic at the Sussex Asia Centre, University of Sussex, specializing in ethnographic research on Kerala-Gulf migration since 1989. Her interdisciplinary work explores Muslim fashion, Islamic reformism, migrant masculinities, and gender dynamics through extensive fieldwork in South India and the Gulf region. Research Focus: Dr. Osella's key research domains include: Migration studies examining Gulf-Kerala labor flows and identity formation Islamic reform movements in South Asian Muslim communities Gender and sexuality in transnational contexts Ethnographic analysis of Muslim fashion and moral aesthetics Cross-cultural stereotypes in Abu Dhabi's migrant communities Project Leadership: She directs the REALM project ('The Paradox of the Gulf as a Space of Freedom and Aspiration'), conducting qualitative fieldwork with 84 respondents across Kerala. Findings reveal complex migration motivations beyond economics, including gender liberation and religious discrimination avoidance. Publications: Her recent scholarship analyzes COVID-19's impact on women workers (2024), youth sexuality in Kerala (2020), and stakeholder challenges in migration policy (2020), consistently published in interdisciplinary journals and handbooks. Collaborations: Works with researchers including Jane Bristol-Rhys (NYU Abu Dhabi) and PA Ansari (Aligarh Muslim University), utilizing research assistants like Helen Underhill for data analysis.
Prof. Dr. Sabine Panzram is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Department of History. Her academic trajectory includes a Staatsexamen from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and Universitat de Barcelona (1996), and a doctorate from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (2001) on Roman urban elites. She completed her habilitation at Universität Hamburg (2013) examining early Christian institutionalization in Hispania. Research interests center on: Urban transformations in Late Antique Iberia/North Africa Social power dynamics through historical anthropology Religious-political intersections in the Western Mediterranean Digital methodologies in ancient studies Reception of antiquity in early modern Europe Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on urban continuity/change, ecclesiastical power structures, and transregional comparisons between Hispania and North Africa, utilizing archaeological, epigraphic, and textual evidence. Awards and leadership roles include: Marie Curie Senior Fellowship (Casa de Velázquez, Madrid) Alexander von Humboldt Scouting recognition Corresponding Member of the German Archaeological Institute Director of DFG-funded centers: RomanIslam (comparative empire studies) and ATLAS (late antique urban atlas project) Extensive advising includes supervision of 8+ doctoral dissertations and 25+ master's theses on Roman urbanism, religious history, and provincial administration. Secured major grants from DFG, ANR/DFG, and Fritz Thyssen Stiftung supporting international collaborations. Leads research networks like Toletum for Iberian antiquity studies and coordinates interdisciplinary teams across European universities.
Anne Hrychuk Kontokosta is a Visiting Assistant Professor at New York University's College of Arts and Science. She holds a Ph.D. (2010) and M.A. (2003) in History of Art and Archaeology from NYU, and a B.A. (1999) in Anthropology and Classics from the University of Alberta. External Affiliations: Archaeological Institute of America, College Art Association, Society of Architectural Historians, Universities Art Association of Canada, Institute of Fine Arts Alumni Association (Board Member) Research Focus: Her work investigates Roman art, architecture, and urbanism with emphasis on Rome's topography, construction technologies, social history, and ancient architectural treatises. She explores how material culture reflects sociopolitical dynamics and economic systems. Publication Trends: Recent research spans Roman bathing culture, gladiatorial monuments, and architectural innovation, with fieldwork in Turkey and Italy. Her work bridges physical monuments, epigraphic evidence, and theoretical frameworks. Scientific Awards & Fellowships Research Associate, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (2012-15) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship (2009) Sir James Lougheed Doctoral Award (2008) Classical Art and Archaeology Fellowship (2005-2007) Kenan T. Erim Fellowship (2004) Bachelor Fund for Mediterranean Art and Archaeology (2000) Contact: anne.hrychuk@nyu.edu
Dr hab. Eryk Krasucki, Professor at the University of Szczecin, is a distinguished historian specializing in 20th century history with particular focus on communism, the Comintern, Polish People's Republic, and regional history of Western Pomerania. Affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Department of Humanities at the University of Szczecin, he has established himself as a leading scholar in Polish historical research. Professor Krasucki's research spans multiple critical areas of modern Polish history. His work examines the political, cultural, and social dimensions of communist rule in Poland, with special attention to Western Pomerania and the city of Szczecin. He has made significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms of communist power, cultural policies, and social responses during the Polish People's Republic period. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple decades, with recent works focusing on biographical studies, the history of the Comintern, and regional responses to political upheavals such as the December 1970 protests. Krasucki's research methodology combines archival work with theoretical analysis, often utilizing previously underutilized primary sources from security service archives and personal collections. Professor Krasucki's academic contributions have positioned him as a key figure in contemporary Polish historiography, particularly in the fields of communist studies and regional history. His work bridges national and international scholarly conversations, connecting Polish historical experience with broader European contexts of communist rule and post-communist transformation. As an active academic, Krasucki maintains professional profiles on ResearchGate and Academia.edu, demonstrating ongoing scholarly engagement. His research continues to influence contemporary understanding of Poland's communist past and its legacies in the present.
Shiqiao Li is the Ellen Bayard Weedon Professor of Asian Architecture at the School of Architecture , University of Virginia. Their work bridges architectural theory, historical analysis, and contemporary urban planning in China. Teaching Focus: Contemporary Chinese urban planning, architectural history, and design studio instruction Key Research Areas: Urban typologies, cultural districts, and the interplay between architecture and socioeconomic change Publications highlight their expertise in Chinese urbanism (2014, 2021) and early modern English architecture (2006). While no explicit awards or student advising records appear in this dataset, their scholarly output spans theoretical and practical dimensions of architecture across cultures and eras.
William A. Calvo-Quirós is an Assistant Professor of American Culture and Latinx Studies at the University of Michigan. His work centers on the intersection of state violence, religiosity, and migration, particularly along the U.S.-Mexico border. He explores how vernacular religious practices (e.g., devotion to saints like Jesús Malverde and La Santa Muerte) serve as tools of resistance and identity formation for migrants. Key research interests include transnational religious migration, gender violence, LGBTQ+ spirituality, and the sociopolitical dimensions of border regions. His award-winning book Undocumented Saints: The Politics of Migrating Devotions investigates how Latinx communities reimagine faith in spaces like detention centers and digital platforms. Calvo-Quirós utilizes ethnographic methods and interdisciplinary approaches, engaging with legal documents, oral histories, and cultural artifacts. His recent work extends to themes of hope, decolonial theory, and queer migration pathways. Recipient of the 2023 American Academy of Religion Best First Book Award 2023 Frank S. and Elizabeth D. Brewer Prize (American Society of Church History) Research focuses on marginalized communities' spiritual practices as acts of survival
