جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Lizelle Bisschoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender and African cinema
• African film festivals
• African film and digital technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Lizelle Bisschoff is a Professor of Film Studies at the University of Glasgow’s School of Culture & Creative Arts. She specializes in African cinema with particular focus on gender representation, digital technologies, and film festival curation. Her research bridges academic scholarship and practical initiatives, such as co-founding the Africa in Motion Film Festival (AiM). She holds a PhD from the University of Stirling and has held prestigious fellowships including the Leverhulme Trust (2010-2012) and Lord Kelvin Adam Smith (2012-2015). Education: PhD in African Cinema (University of Stirling, 2009) MSc in Cultural Studies (University of Edinburgh, 2005) Research Interests: Gender dynamics in African filmmaking Emerging digital film industries across sub-Saharan Africa Postcolonial cinema and modernist aesthetics Her work emphasizes decolonizing film studies through projects like AiM Festival and edited volumes such as Women in African Cinema . Recent research explores African science fiction and feminist archives. She has secured £115k in grants for film restoration and educational outreach programs. Awards: Leverhulme Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship AHRC Follow-on Funding for Impact (£90k) British Federation of Women Graduates Scholarship Teaching: Convenes MSc Film Curation program Teaches Introduction to African Cinemas and Race on Screen Key Projects: Lead curator for Africa’s Lost Classics restoration initiative Organized international symposia on African art and activism

Cecilie Schou Andreassenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Addictions
• Social Media Psychology
• Workaholism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cecilie Schou Andreassen is a Professor at the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen . She specializes in behavioral addictions , including workaholism, social media addiction, and substance use interactions. Email: cecilie.andreassen@uib.no Visitor Address: Alrek Health Cluster, Årstadveien 17, 5009 Bergen Research Focus: Andreassen's work examines the psychosocial antecedents of addictive behaviors, with emphasis on personality traits , workplace dynamics , and digital platform interactions . Her research spans cross-cultural validation studies and longitudinal health outcomes related to technology and substance misuse. Article Trends (2017-2022): Analyzing 15 recent publications reveals a consistent focus on addiction scale validation , social media epidemiology , and workaholism's health impacts . Key themes include measurement invariance , digital-chemical addiction comorbidity , and psychological withdrawal mechanisms . Scientific Contributions: Co-developer of Bergen Work Addiction Scale Creator of Bergen-Yale Sex Addiction Scale Leadership in behavioral addiction epidemiology Recipient of Norwegian Research Council grants Advising & Collaborations: While no direct advisees are listed, Andreassen collaborates extensively with international researchers in work psychology , social media studies , and public health . Her work involves partnerships with Nottingham Trent University , Yale University , and National Competence Service for Sleep Disorders . Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Clinical Psychology and previously with the Department of Social Psychology at University of Bergen, she contributes to national health registry studies and cross-occupational research on addiction patterns.

Simon Hewittمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Media Audiences and Industries
• Cultural Economics
• Fandom and Participatory Culture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Hewitt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Studies at Maynooth University, within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a PhD in Film Studies from King's College London, an MA in Film Studies from Columbia University, and a BA (Hons) in Screen Studies from Liverpool John Moores University. His research bridges media audiences and industries, focusing on how social media transforms audience participation and their relationship with film dynamics. Current projects include studies on intermedial labor in UK scare attractions, video game/cinematic convergence, and the financial exploitation of paratextual fan communities. Professional affiliations include being an Associate Fellow of Advance HE and a member of the Social Research Ethics Subcommittee. Hewitt supervises projects on fandom, participatory culture, marketing, and emergent technologies. His 2023 book Word-of-Mouth in Contemporary Hollywood examines audience influence on film financing, marketing, and distribution through Bourdieuean frameworks.

Raymond Boyleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Policy
• Media Policy
• Sports Journalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Raymond Boyle is a Professor of Communications (Theatre, Film & Television Studies) at the University of Glasgow, where he directs the Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR). He holds a BA in Media Studies and History from the University of Ulster and an MA in Communications from Dublin City University. Previously, he taught at Glasgow Caledonian University and Stirling University before joining CCPR in 2007. His research focuses on media policy, cultural policy, and sports media, with particular attention to digital media's impact on television, sports journalism, and cultural intermediaries. Notable projects include studies of the UK Film Council, the Commonwealth Games 2014, and UEFA's Football Management programs. He has authored/co-authored books such as The Talent Industry: Television, Cultural Intermediaries and New Digital Pathways (2018) and edited volumes like Changing Sports Journalism Practice in the Age of Digital Media (2019). Boyle serves on the editorial boards of Media, Culture and Society and collaborates with institutions like UEFA. His work bridges academic research with consultancy, addressing media rights, sport governance, and public policy. Grants include AHRC-funded projects on UK film policy transitions and copyright issues in European football media rights. Teaching includes the MSc Media Management program. He has delivered keynote addresses on media digitization, sport and identity, and participated in public discussions on topics like FC Barcelona's cultural impact and Scottish media engagement.

• Social History
• Media History
• History of Gender and Sexuality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Morgan Wait is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow Level I in the School of History at University College Dublin. She is currently working on the ERC-funded DIASPORA project, focusing on the history of drug use in late 20th-century Ireland. Her research centers on social history, with a strong emphasis on media, gender, and sexuality in modern Ireland. Education: PhD in History, Trinity College Dublin (2022) M.Phil in Modern Irish History, Trinity College Dublin BA in History, English, and Political Science, Salisbury University Her research interests lie at the intersection of media history and gender studies, particularly in the context of Irish public broadcasting. She has published extensively on women’s programming at Teilifís Éireann and institutional practices such as the marriage bar. Her work reconstructs marginalized media narratives using archival and press sources. Morgan’s recent publications show a consistent focus on Irish television history, gender representation, and cultural policy. Her articles analyze programming content, institutional discrimination, and public discourse, reflecting a deep engagement with both academic and public history. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Morgan has contributed to significant research projects and is currently working on a forthcoming monograph, Rediscovering Women in Early Irish Television , under contract with Liverpool University Press. While no formal advisees are listed, her collaborative publications indicate active participation in scholarly networks. She is affiliated with the DIASPORA research team at UCD and contributes to public scholarship through RTÉ Brainstorm and online academic blogs.

Olivia Khooمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film, Television and Digital Media
• Screen Diversity and Streaming Platforms
• Gender, Sexuality and Media
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Olivia Khoo is Professor of Film and Screen Studies and Head of Film, Screen and Culture in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University. She is a leading scholar in Asian Australian and Asian cinema studies, with extensive contributions to media diversity, gender and sexuality in media, and streaming technologies. She is actively involved in national research leadership, including roles in the Australian Research Council College of Experts and the Screen Diversity and Inclusion Network. PhD in Cultural Studies – University of Melbourne LL.B. (Hons) – University of New South Wales B.A. (Hons) in English Literature – University of Western Australia Graduate Certificate in Higher Education – Monash University Her research centers on screen media diversity, streaming platforms, and transnational Asian and Asian Australian cinema. She explores how gender, sexuality, and race intersect in media representation, with a strong focus on diasporic identities and cultural citizenship. Her work bridges cultural studies, legal frameworks, and media industry practices to advocate for inclusive screen ecosystems. The recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with streaming technologies, racial representation, leadership in Asian Australian communities, and policy development for media diversity. Her work spans academic monographs, journal articles, and influential policy reports, demonstrating both theoretical depth and real-world impact in shaping equitable media landscapes. Special Commendation for the Dean’s Award for Postgraduate Research Supervision (2022) Three-time nominee, Monash Graduate Association Supervisor of the Year Award Founding Series Editor, Gender, Sexualities and Cultures in Asia (Springer) Founding Associate Editor, Studies in World Cinema: A Critical Journal (Brill) Olivia has supervised 18 PhD and MA students to completion and has led major research projects, including two ARC Discovery Projects. She is currently leading interdisciplinary collaborations across Law, Business, and Arts at Monash, particularly on the Incentivising Australian Screen Diversity report. She also co-founded the Asian Australian Studies Research Network and has held fellowships at the Asia Research Institute (NUS) and the University of California Humanities Research Institute. She leads the Film, Screen and Culture program at Monash and is central to initiatives like the Streaming Industries & Genres Network. Her collaborative projects involve national and international institutions, focusing on media flows between Australia and East Asia, and the transformation of cultural identity through digital platforms.

Ysabel Gerrardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Social Media
• Digital Identities
• Digital Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Ysabel Gerrard is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and Society at the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations, University of Sheffield. Her work bridges digital sociology, gender studies, and platform governance, with a focus on youth experiences, content moderation, and ethical research practices. Education: BA (Hons), MA, PhD (University of Leeds) Research interests include: Young people’s social media experiences and content policies Digital identities, particularly gendered representations Feminist interventions in content moderation and algorithmic governance Ethical challenges in social media research Recent research examines the societal impact of social media design, reflected in her forthcoming book The Platform Generation and collaborations on Instagram’s mental health moderation, anonymous apps, and feminist critiques of platform labor. She contributes to policy debates via roles like Facebook’s Suicide and Self-Injury Advisory Board and ECREA leadership. Grants include: £39,985.50 for 'Creator labour: screen production cultures and transmedia intersectionality in Yorkshire' (2021-2022) £2,627 for 'Risky-by-design: making the digital world safer for children' (2021) £6,998 for 'Secrets on social media: anonymous apps and youth perspectives' (2019-2022) Teaching modules: Digital Identities, Introduction to Digital Methods. She supervises BA, MA, and PhD students working on topics like online dating, gaming toxicity, and influencer culture. Contact: Email: y.gerrard@sheffield.ac.uk Office: The Wave, 2 Whitham Road, Sheffield S10 2AH

Kareem Estefanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Visual Culture
• Film and Video Studies
• Digital Media
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kareem Estefan is an Assistant Professor of Film and Screen Studies at the University of Cambridge's Department of History of Art and a Fellow and Director of Studies in History of Art at Christ’s College. His research focuses on contemporary visual culture, particularly Arab moving-image practices, Global South cinema, and activist engagements with colonialism. He is currently on research leave during Lent Term 2025. Estefan holds a PhD from Brown University (2022), where he completed a dissertation supported by the Mellon/ACLS and Darat al-Funun Fellowships. He also earned an MFA in Art Criticism and Writing from the School of Visual Arts (2012) and a BA in Comparative Literature from New York University (2008). Prior to Cambridge, he taught at Brown University, the American University of Beirut, the Rhode Island School of Design, and the School of Visual Arts. His research explores decolonial processes in Palestinian art and cinema, framing witnessing as a form of worldbuilding and world repair. He co-edited Assuming Boycott: Resistance, Agency, and Cultural Production (2017) and is completing a book manuscript on Palestinian moving-image practices. Estefan’s writing appears in Artforum , Frieze , Journal of Visual Culture , and other venues. His work bridges scholarly and general-audience discourses, emphasizing art’s role in confronting colonial legacies and imagining alternative futures.

Iain Robert Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Transnational Cinemas
• Global Hollywood
• Cult Cinema Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Iain Robert Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at King’s College London, specializing in transnational cinemas, cult film studies, and transnational adaptation. He previously held a Senior Lecturer position at the University of Roehampton (2010–2016). His research challenges hegemonic views of cultural globalization by examining how Hollywood films are remade and adapted across cultures. He co-founded the SCMS Transnational Cinemas group and led the AHRC-funded 'Media Across Borders' research network (2012–). Smith holds a PhD and MA in Film Studies (Distinction) from the University of Nottingham and a First-Class MA (Hons) in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of Glasgow. His research interests include Transnational Cinemas post-1945, Global Hollywood, Popular Cinemas of Asia (especially India and Turkey), and Cult/Exploitation Horror Cinema. He co-edited Transnational Film Remakes (2017) and Media Across Borders (2016), and authored The Hollywood Meme (2016). Current projects include a book on global Batman adaptations and a decolonizing critique of cult film studies. Awards: AHRC/BBC New Generation Thinker (2018), Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018) Teaching: Specializes in film history, world cinema, and cult/exploitation cinema. Organized festivals like the Turkish Film Remakes event (2022) and the Turkish Star Wars UK tour (2018). Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, with recent focus on global horror dynamics, decolonizing film studies, and transnational giallo remakes. He serves on editorial boards for Transnational Screens and Intensities: Journal of Cult Media , and founded the 'Remakesploitation Film Club' at The Cinema Museum. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through film screenings and director Q&As.

Daniel Biltereystمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film History
• Media Censorship
• Audience Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniel Biltereyst serves as Senior Full Professor in the Department of Communication Science at Ghent University, Belgium, where he has held continuous academic appointments since 1989. He directs the Centre for Cinema and Media Studies (CIMS), a position he has maintained since 2001, and previously held professorships at Catholic University of Leuven and Free University of Brussels. His research centers on film and media as sites of public controversy, moral panics, and regulatory practices. Key investigation areas include historical film censorship (particularly religious classification in Belgium), cinema-going cultures, queer screen representations, and contemporary health news framing. His methodological approach combines historical analysis with audience reception studies, examining both transnational media flows and localized consumption practices. Biltereyst's publication record spans over 300 articles and edited volumes, demonstrating consistent scholarly output from 1992-2017. His work shows evolving focus from early studies on language barriers in European media markets toward contemporary projects analyzing audience screening practices and health news deconstruction. Major contributions appear in film history anthologies and interdisciplinary journals covering media sociology, cultural studies, and communication theory. Scientific recognition includes: Invited Professorship at University of Oregon Cinema Studies (2014) Multiple guest professorships at Brno University (2008, 2009), Paris II Panthéon Assas (2004), and Copenhagen University (2002) Extensive editorial work for international film history journals As director of CIMS, he oversees major research initiatives including the 'screening audiences' project and interdisciplinary 'Deconstructing health news' study. His service to the academic community includes extensive assessment work for international research bodies and editorial board memberships. Current research examines the intersection of media history, public sphere theory, and contemporary screen culture controversies.

Anne Ozdowskaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Game Design
• Accessibility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne Ozdowska is a Research Fellow in the School of Computing at The Australian National University (ANU). Her work focuses on heuristic evaluation methods for design, inclusive technologies, and game design principles. She holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) awarded in 2019, alongside a BCompSc degree. Her research emphasizes applying Universal Design and game mechanics to create accessible technologies. She is registered to supervise research students in these areas. Key research interests include: Heuristic evaluation frameworks for early design validation Inclusive game design for diverse audiences Augmented Reality applications in health and education Assistive technologies for neurodiverse populations Publications span topics from cross-platform multiplayer game design (2025) to foundational studies on screen time effects in young children (2012). Her work bridges academic research with practical applications, including commercialized software from her doctoral research. Professional contributions include developing GameFlow heuristic frameworks and contributing to educational interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder. Details on grants and lab affiliations are not explicitly stated in available materials.

Ariel Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cinema Studies
• Digital Media
• Film Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ariel Rogers serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where her research investigates the historical and theoretical dimensions of cinema and emerging media technologies with critical attention to spectatorship and technological change. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Chicago and a BA in Film Studies and Philosophy from Columbia University. Rogers' scholarship interrogates how historical contexts shape technological adoption and cinematic experience, challenging assumptions about media evolution through case studies spanning 1950s widescreen systems, digital cinema transitions, and contemporary virtual reality. Her work bridges film history, media archaeology, and screen theory to analyze dynamic relationships between technology, form, and audience engagement across diverse media landscapes. Publication trends reveal a sustained trajectory from historical analyses of screen technologies (2013-2019) toward immersive media frameworks, with recent scholarship (2022-2024) focusing on VR's reconfiguration of cinematic framing and spatial mediation—demonstrating continuity in examining how technological shifts redefine perceptual and narrative paradigms. Her research excellence has earned significant recognition: NEH Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities (2022-2023) Clarence Simon Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring (2019) ACLS Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (2016-2017) Professor Rogers teaches foundational courses including RTVF 220 (Analyzing Media Texts), RTVF 312 (History of Film I), and RTVF 413 (Cultural History of New Media), integrating her research into undergraduate and graduate curricula. Her Clarence Simon Award highlights exceptional mentorship, while NEH/ACLS fellowships provided critical support for her monograph research. Current projects include a third book examining cinematic framing in virtual reality contexts. Affiliated with Northwestern's School of Communication, Rogers contributes to the Radio/Television/Film department's academic mission. The available documentation indicates no specific laboratory affiliations or team-based research initiatives beyond departmental collaborations.

Ronny Schererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meta-analysis
• Educational Measurement
• Digital Divides
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ronny Scherer is Center Director and Professor at CEMO (Center for Educational Measurement) and Deputy Director at CREATE (Center for Research on Equality in Education) at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Educational Sciences. His work bridges educational measurement, assessment, and evaluation with a focus on research syntheses and complex sampling surveys. Dr. Scherer's research spans two interconnected domains: substantive areas including digital divides, equity and equality in education, and measurement of complex cognitive skills (such as complex problem solving, adaptability, computational thinking, and executive functioning); and methodological areas focusing on advanced meta-analytic techniques, multilevel structural equation modeling, and spatial analysis of complex survey data. His work frequently utilizes international large-scale assessment data from PISA, ICILS, TIMSS, PIRLS, PIAAC, and TALIS. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated meta-analytic approaches, with recent work focusing on second-order meta-analyses, AI-assisted screening methods, and advanced techniques for handling complex survey data. His research consistently addresses critical educational challenges related to equity, digital literacy, and measurement of 21st century skills. Dr. Scherer has secured significant research funding for projects including ARISE (Academic resilience in mathematics and science among vulnerable students), DiDiRes (Digital inequalities in education), and ADAPT21 (Educational assessments of the 21st century: Measuring and understanding students' adaptability in complex problem solving situations). Co-director of CREATE (Centre for Research on Equality in Education) since 2023 Professor of Educational Assessment and Measurement at CEMO since 2019 Extensive experience with international large-scale assessments including ICILS, TALIS, and PIAAC As an educator, Dr. Scherer teaches advanced courses in measurement models, multilevel models, meta-analysis, and equity in education. He actively supervises graduate students interested in his research areas and has developed numerous workshops on structural equation modeling and meta-analytic methods for international audiences.

Sarah Annunziatoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Italian Children’s Literature
• Media Studies
• History of Childhood in Italy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sarah Annunziato is an Associate Professor of Italian and Director of both the Undergraduate Program in Italian and the Italian Language Program (1000-2000 level courses) at the University of Virginia. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from Smith College. Her research focuses on children’s literature, media, and trauma representation, with a particular emphasis on Italian and U.S. texts. She also investigates language pedagogy, including game-based learning and the role of streaming media in language acquisition. Her teaching spans graduate courses like Dante’s Inferno on Film and undergraduate courses such as Elementary Italian and Small Screen Italy . She has advised MA theses on topics ranging from Italian literature to comparative cinema. Annunziato has received multiple grants, including funding for a tutoring clinic and curriculum development for healthcare-focused Italian courses. Her publications include Clic! L’italiano col telecomando (2024) and articles on topics like colonialism in Emilio Salgari’s works and Dante’s influence on American TV. She actively serves as an editor for La Vendemmia and contributes to initiatives like the Moons and Bonfires archive of Italian-American history.

Aswin Punathambekarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Culture
• Media Industries
• Global Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aswin Punathambekar is a Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, and Director of the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC). His work focuses on media and cultural change in postcolonial and diasporic contexts, particularly in South Asia and its global diasporas. He has held previous academic positions at the University of Michigan, University of Virginia, and a British Academy Global Professorship at Loughborough University (U.K.). Education includes a B.Tech from University of Allahabad (1995), M.A. from University of Georgia (2001), M.S. from MIT (2003), and Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007). His research integrates media industries, cultural politics, and technological histories, with emphasis on how digital platforms reshape identity, citizenship, and cultural expression. Major publications include From Bombay to Bollywood (2013), Global Digital Cultures (2019), and Media Industry Studies (2020). Current projects explore digital media in India, South Asian diasporic media histories, and global media industries. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Media, Culture & Society and is a Peabody Awards juror. Awards include the Katherine Singer Kovacs Award (2013) and ICA's Outstanding Young Scholar Award (2015). His teaching covers global digital cultures, media theory, and methods in cultural studies, with courses like 'India on Screen' and 'Global Media Industries.' His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, addressing intersections between media, technology, and societal transformation in transnational contexts.