جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Comparative Politics
• Democratization
• Post-Communist Studies
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Jane L Curry serves as a Professor in the Political Science Department at Santa Clara University, maintaining an active academic office in Vari Hall (Room 219) with direct contact via 408-554-6883. Her institutional affiliation demonstrates deep integration within the university's social sciences framework, where she contributes to political science education and research with a distinctive regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe. Professor Curry's research program centers on democratization processes, post-communist political transitions, and media dynamics in Eastern Europe, with particular emphasis on Polish political history. Her scholarly output reveals sustained investigation into the Solidarity movement, communist-era censorship mechanisms, the evolution of journalistic professionalism, and the complex relationship between Catholicism and state politics in Poland. This work consistently examines how historical legacies shape contemporary democratic institutions and political behavior across the region. Analysis of her publication trajectory shows evolving scholarly attention from early studies of communist media control (1980s) to contemporary analyses of democratic backsliding and global democratic waves. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity spanning historical institutionalism, media content analysis, and elite interviewing, with recurring themes including transitional justice, electoral authoritarianism, and the role of civil society in political transformation. The concentration of recent work on Poland's democratic challenges highlights her position as a leading specialist in Polish political development. No scientific awards, fellowships, or major honors are documented in available sources. Similarly, no information appears regarding graduate student mentorship, externally funded research grants, or leadership of specialized research centers. Her scholarly impact is primarily evidenced through sustained publication output rather than formal recognition or institutional leadership roles described in the provided materials.

• Gender studies
• Sociology
• Contemporary Australian society
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Susan Carland is a Lecturer in the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics at Monash University, where she also completed her PhD in Political and Social Inquiry (2015). Her academic work focuses on gender, feminism, Islam in the modern world, and the experiences of Muslim women, particularly in Australia. PhD in Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University Director of the Bachelor of Global Studies program Her research explores intersections between Islamophobia , gender-based discrimination , and religious identity . She investigates how Muslim women navigate societal challenges and contribute to social cohesion through frameworks like interpellation theory and Qur'anic principles of social harmony. Susan's podcast work, including hosting What Happens Next? and Assumptions (ABC Radio National), demonstrates her commitment to public scholarship. She analyzes how AI narratives and climate change storytelling shape global perceptions, while emphasizing the importance of nuanced climate communication in the Indo-Pacific region. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through listings in: The Age 20 Most Influential Australian Female Voices (2012) 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World (2012) UN Alliance of Civilizations' Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow

George Van Pelt Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old Testament Studies
• Pentateuch
• Biblical Narrative
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George Van Pelt Campbell is Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies and Sociology at Grove City College, where he teaches foundational courses in Old Testament studies and social sciences. His interdisciplinary work bridges theological scholarship with sociological analysis of religion's role in contemporary culture. Education: Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh in Religious Studies (Sociology of Religion and modern American Religious History), 1999 Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary (Semitics, Old Testament Studies, Biblical Languages), 1981 B.S., Bryan College Dr. Campbell's research centers on Old Testament exegesis—particularly Pentateuchal literature and Hebrew narrative—with deep integration of sociology of religion. He examines religion's interaction with global cultural forces, emphasizing practical application for majority world pastoral contexts. His methodology combines textual analysis with sociological frameworks to address how religious traditions adapt in pluralistic societies. Publication trends reveal a two-decade evolution from sociological analyses of globalization (2000-2011) to recent practical theological guides (2020-2024). Early works interrogate religion's role in global systems and conflict resolution, while current scholarship focuses on accessible exegetical resources for Deuteronomy and Pentateuch, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic rigor with pastoral application. Though no specific awards are documented, his contributions to religious education are evidenced through influential publications with academic presses and journals spanning theology, sociology, and international affairs. In student mentorship, Campbell prioritizes holistic development over academic achievement alone, advising that 'satisfying relationships are more important than success in work' and emphasizing service to others as central to faith. His teaching philosophy integrates rigorous scholarship with formation for civic engagement and the common good.

Andrea Rotaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religious Studies
• Religion and Politics
• Religion and Media
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Andrea Rota is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Oslo's Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages. Previously, he held positions as Assistant Professor at the University of Bern (2017-2023) and research roles at the University of Fribourg. His academic credentials include a Habilitation (2020) and PhD (2011) in Religious Studies from Swiss institutions, complemented by a Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Bern. Rota's research examines contemporary religiosity with emphasis on: Religion-society interactions post-WWII Media adaptation by religious groups (particularly evangelicals and Jehovah's Witnesses) COVID-19's impact on religious/secular narratives 1960s academic-religious innovation connections Theoretical frameworks including collective intentionality and emic-etic distinctions His publications demonstrate consistent focus on religion-media dynamics (30% of recent works), historical analyses of religious change (25%), and methodological innovation (20%). Most articles engage with contemporary religious movements through interdisciplinary lenses combining sociology, media studies, and philosophy. Rota serves as Co-PI for the NFP80 project How Worldviews Shape Social Responsibility examining COVID-19 narratives, and holds the position of Treasurer for the International Association for the History of Religions. He maintains research affiliations with the University of Bern and participates in the 'Religion and Politics' research group.

Mahan Mirzaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Islamic studies
• science
• scripture
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Mahan Mirza is a Teaching Professor at the Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame. He serves as Executive Director of the Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion. His career includes administrative and pedagogical roles, such as Dean of Faculty at Zaytuna College and leading Notre Dame’s Madrasa Discourses project in India and Pakistan. Dr. Mirza’s research focuses on Islamic studies in relation to science, scripture, education, history, and politics. His work emphasizes religious literacy, interfaith dialogue, and the intersection of theology with contemporary socio-political challenges. Recent publications highlight his engagement with Islamic constitutionalism, comparative theology, and pandemic governance. Key themes include Divine authority, religious pluralism, and the ethical dimensions of power and policy. His advising and research initiatives prioritize bridging traditional Islamic scholarship with modern pluralist frameworks, particularly in education and public health contexts.

Ute Pietruschkaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Graeco-Arabic transmission
• Christian Arabic literature
• Oriental manuscript studies
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Dr. Ute Pietruschka (b. 1959) is a senior research fellow at the Academy of Sciences Göttingen and associate researcher in the Seminar für Arabistik/Islamwissenschaft, University of Göttingen. From 2001-2021 she taught as Lehrbeauftragte at the Oriental Institute, University of Halle, after earlier appointments at Queensland and Marburg. Her projects include the Corpus of Arabic and Syriac Gnomologia and the Union Catalogue of Oriental Manuscripts in Germany. Education & Career 1982 Diplom, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (Arabic & Christian-oriental languages) 1986 Dr. phil. Halle, thesis on Ethiopian transmission of Greek philosophical sayings 1985-1992 wiss. Mitarbeiterin / Oberassistentin, University of Halle 1992-1994 Lecturer, University of Queensland 1994-2001 Assistentin, University of Marburg 2001-2021 Lecturer, Oriental Institute, University of Halle 2012-2022 Senior researcher, Academy of Sciences Göttingen Research Interests Pietruschka investigates the circulation of Greek wisdom literature into Arabic, Syriac, Coptic and Ethiopic cultures. Using philological and Digital-Humanities methods she edits gnomologia, traces manuscript transmission, and studies the educational role of monasteries and schools in the Islamicate world. Additional interests include the representation of nomads in Syriac writing and the reuse of biblical material in Islamic adab. Publication Profile Recent articles cluster around three thrusts: (1) Edition and analysis of Greek-Arabic gnomologia and doxographies, showing how compilations like Ps.-Plutarch’s Placita served as textbooks; (2) Study of Christian Arabic and Syriac wisdom collections, especially the monastic Apophthegmata Patrum and their pedagogical Sitz im Leben; (3) Codicological surveys of Coptic and Karšūnī manuscripts, highlighting monasteries as intellectual hubs after the Islamic conquest. Projects & Grants Head, Corpus der arabischen und syrischen Gnomologien (since 2011, continuation planned 2023-) Co-leader (with Jürgen Tubach) DFG-SFB project “Das Bild des Nomaden in der syrischen Literatur” (2004-2008) Senior researcher, Union Catalogue of Oriental Manuscripts in Germany, Göttingen Academy (2012-2022) Teaching & Digital Humanities Together with Dr. Marco Büchler (Leipzig) she regularly offers courses on Digital Humanities applied to Semitic manuscript cultures, combining codicology, XML/TEI and network analysis.

Minjung Nohمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transnational Christianity
• Korean Religions
• Gender Studies
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Minjung Noh is an Assistant Professor at Lehigh University specializing in transnational religious dynamics between South Korea, Haiti, and the United States. Previously, she held positions as a Louisville Institute Postdoctoral Fellow at Drew Theological School (2021-2023), Visiting Assistant Professor at Wartburg College (2019-2020), and Instructor at Temple University (2016-2021). Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Religion, Temple University, 2021 M.A. in Religious Studies, Seoul National University, 2014 B.A. in Aesthetics and Religious Studies (double major), Seoul National University, 2012 Dr. Noh's research centers on transnational Christianity, Korean religions, and decolonial theory, with additional focus on religion and technology, globalization, and film. Her current book project "Transnational Salvations: Korean Evangelical Missionaries in Haiti" pioneers analysis of religious networks across Korea, Haiti, and the U.S. She investigates gender dynamics, racial formations in Haitian Protestantism, and religious responses to pandemics. Her recent publications reveal trends in religion's intersection with contemporary crises: pandemic responses (Patient 31 analysis), cinematic narratives (*Parasite*), and diasporic religious movements (zombie symbolism). Work spans Korean Evangelical aesthetics, Haitian colorism, and Buddhist-shamanic syncretism, consistently applying decolonial frameworks to transnational religious phenomena. Her notable recognition includes: Louisville Institute Postdoctoral Fellow in Transnational Christianity and Gender Studies (2021-2023)

Nicole Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Government surveillance
• Anti-Muslim racism
• Effects of war on terror
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Nicole Nguyen is Professor of Criminology, Law and Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also serves as Associate Head of her department. As a feminist geographer, she ethnographically investigates the intersections of national security, war, and US public schooling, with particular focus on how counterterrorism policies have contributed to the militarization of schools, expansion of the security state, and weaponization of courts as counterterrorism tools. Her research interests include government surveillance, anti-Muslim racism, effects of the global war on terror on society, school-prison nexus, and critical geographies of education. She approaches these topics through a critical lens that connects academic research with community activism, particularly through collaboration with organizations like Vigilant Love to combat anti-Muslim racism in educational settings. Nguyen's scholarly output reveals consistent thematic development across her career, moving from examining specific manifestations of security state expansion in educational settings to broader theoretical contributions about the geopolitical dimensions of schooling and the conceptual frameworks used to understand political violence. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with abolitionist frameworks, particularly in her most recent publications. Soros Justice Fellow (2022) 2017 Globe Book Award, American Association of Geographers 2020 Betty and Alfred McClung Lee Book Award honorable mention, Association of Humanist Sociology Nguyen has supervised numerous graduate students and co-founded the Critical Geographies of Education specialty group of the American Association of Geographers. She has led significant initiatives including the College's Creating Cultural Competencies program from 2018-2022, which focused on countering anti-Muslim racism in schools and classrooms. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on the school-prison nexus, alternatives to incarceration, and qualitative writing.

Kristina K. Grooverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 20th century British and American literature
• Women's Literature
• African American Literature
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Kristina K. Groover is a Professor in the Department of English at Appalachian State University, where she has taught since 1996. Her academic specialty centers on 20th century British and American literature with significant contributions to women's and African American literary studies. Education Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. from Dickinson College Professor Groover's research explores literary constructs of spirituality and the intersections between feminist theology and women's literary texts . Her scholarship bridges theological inquiry with literary analysis, particularly examining how authors like Virginia Woolf and Toni Morrison engage with spiritual dimensions. She has edited seminal works including "Things of the Spirit" (2004) and "Religion, Secularism, and the Spiritual Paths of Virginia Woolf" (2019), establishing her as a leading voice in spirituality studies within literary criticism. Her publication trajectory from 1999-2023 reveals consistent engagement with Virginia Woolf's modernist works, evolving toward contemporary racial justice themes in her 2023 Toni Morrison analysis. This progression demonstrates her ability to connect historical literary scholarship with urgent societal issues through frameworks of memory, trauma, and spiritual reconciliation.

Etem Aziriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Systems
• Electoral Politics
• Public Administration
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Etem Aziri is a Full Professor (part-time) at South East European University's Faculty of Contemporary Social Sciences, holding a Doctor of Science in Sociology from Ss Cyril and Methodius University (1999-2001) and degrees in law and political science from the University of Zagreb. His research examines: Intra-party democracy and electoral systems Religion's role in Balkan politics Public expenditure and economic growth Post-conflict reconciliation in Macedonia Recent publications analyze political party structures (2018), religious tolerance dynamics (2017), and fiscal policy impacts. His work consistently engages with Macedonia's multiethnic governance challenges following the Ohrid Framework Agreement. No advising relationships, awards, or research grants were documented in available materials.

• Journalism History
• Media Studies
• Irish History
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Mark O'Brien is a Professor of Journalism History and Head of the School of Communications at Dublin City University (DCU). He holds a PhD from NUI Maynooth (2000) and has held academic roles within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on Irish media history, political journalism, and the interplay between journalism, religion, and social change. He chairs the Mary Raftery Prize for Journalism and has authored/co-edited over 20 books, including The Fourth Estate: Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland (2017) and Independent Newspapers: A History (2012). Research Interests: Journalism & Media History; Crime/Political Journalism; Religion/Social Affairs; Investigative Journalism; Political Communication Evolution. His recent work explores Irish state-writer-journalist relationships (1922–1967) and transnational media connections between Britain and Ireland. Publications span monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles analyzing Irish press dynamics, censorship, diaspora media, and historical reporting. Notable awards include a Government of Ireland Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2005) and Boston University Visiting Fellowship (2008). He coordinates modules on Journalism History, Media and Politics, and Crime/Policing in Media. Professional Roles: Member of Transnational Journalism History Network, Newspaper & Periodical History Forum of Ireland, and Media History Collection Advisory Board. He reviews for Irish Historical Studies , Journalism Practice , and Media History . Engagement: Curated exhibitions on Irish journalism (e.g., Fearless: The Journalism of Mary Raftery ) and documentaries like Family Fortune: de Valera’s Irish Press (2004). His work bridges academic rigor with public-facing media history initiatives.

Barry Stephensonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Politics & Religion
• Performance, Protest, & Public Spheres
• Myth, Ritual & Ideology
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Barry Stephenson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding a joint appointment in Religious Studies. His academic journey includes a BA from the University of Waterloo, an MA from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a PhD from the University of Calgary, with prior faculty experience at Wilfrid Laurier’s Religion and Culture Department. His educational background: BA, University of Waterloo MA, Wilfrid Laurier University PhD, University of Calgary (2005) Stephenson's research critically examines the intersection of politics and religion through ritual, performance, and public spheres. He investigates how myth, ideology, and secular modernity shape religious expression in contemporary societies, with particular focus on conflict dynamics and violent manifestations. His interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, political theory, and cultural geography to analyze lived religious practices and their socio-political implications, especially regarding sacred space transformation and institutional decline. Recent publications reveal evolving research trajectories: ritual theory remains foundational but has expanded into death studies, spatial transformations of religious sites, and pandemic-era grief practices. His work demonstrates consistent theoretical engagement with liminality while branching into applied contexts like spiritual care infrastructure and church repurposing projects. Stephenson actively supervises graduate research in Politics & Religion, Performance/Protest, Myth/Ritual, Secular Modernity, and Religion/Conflict. He co-directs the SSHRC-funded After Church Atlas project with Dr. Nicholas Lynch (Geography), analyzing church closures and adaptive reuse across North America. As former co-chair of the American Academy of Religion’s Ritual Studies Group and editor of Oxford University Press’s Ritual Studies Series, Stephenson has significantly shaped academic discourse. His leadership in ritual theory is evidenced through edited volumes, keynote addresses, and collaborative research initiatives examining religious performance in post-secular contexts.

Cynthia Wilczakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioarchaeology
• Paleopathology
• Forensic Anthropology
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Cynthia Wilczak is a Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Department of Anthropology at San Francisco State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1998) and has expertise in bioarchaeology, focusing on skeletal markers of occupational stress, paleopathology, and forensic anthropology. Her research examines entheseal changes (muscle-bone attachments) to reconstruct ancient labor patterns and has contributed to standards like the Coimbra Method for recording such changes. She co-authored a seminal atlas on skeletal stress markers and collaborated on the African Burial Ground Project in NYC. Wilczak also developed the Osteoware database for managing skeletal data, funded by the National Park Service and Smithsonian Institution. Her academic roles include teaching courses in bioarchaeology, primate behavior, and anthropological statistics. She previously worked at the Smithsonian’s Repatriation Osteology Laboratory and as adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland. Her lab supports forensic cases, including disaster recovery efforts post-San Bruno gas explosion (2010). Wilczak is active in international bioarchaeological initiatives, including the Coimbra Methodology Working Group, which refines entheseal change analysis methodologies. Key collaborations include projects with the Wenner-Gren Foundation and studies on skeletal anomalies like cleft sacra and tarsal coalitions. Her work bridges archaeological, medical, and statistical approaches to understanding human skeletal variation and historical labor practices.

• Gendered Institutions
• Domestic and Family Violence
• Human Rights (Women's/SOGI Rights)
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Dr. Amira Aftab is a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School, specializing in gendered institutions, domestic violence, and human rights. She holds a PhD in Law from Macquarie University (2018), focusing on Sharia debates in Australia, Canada, and the UK. Prior to Macquarie, she was a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University (2020–2024). Her research addresses marginalized communities, particularly examining family law, gendered violence, and intersections of gender, religion, and culture. Current projects include analyzing pandemic impacts on domestic violence services and barriers faced by visa holders experiencing violence. She co-leads the James Martin Institute-funded project on CALD/faith-based communities and chairs the Women and Girls’ Rights Subcommittee for Australian Lawyers for Human Rights. Key areas of focus include Muslim women’s experiences, legal reform, and culturally sensitive dispute resolution. Her work combines feminist institutionalism with interdisciplinary approaches to promote equity in legal systems.

• Old Polish Literature
• Legal History in Literature
• Forensic Linguistics
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Dr hab. Anna Kochan, prof. UWr, serves as Deputy Director for Scientific Affairs at the University of Wrocław's Faculty of Philology. Specializing in Old Polish literature, legal history, and forensic linguistics, she holds a prominent academic rank. Her research focuses on analyzing historical texts, legal narratives, and cultural practices in early modern Poland, with a particular emphasis on authors like Mikołaj Rej and Andrzej Zbylitowski. Kochan has edited and published numerous critical editions of early texts, contributing significantly to philological scholarship. Her work bridges traditional philology with modern interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing the intersection of law, culture, and literature in historical contexts. Key research areas include the analysis of genre hybridity in early legal texts, forensic linguistics in judicial contexts, and the reinterpretation of marginalia in historical manuscripts. She has authored over 50 publications, including monographs, edited volumes, and articles in peer-reviewed journals like Pamiętnik Literacki and Studia Filmoznawcze . Her recent work addresses themes such as the cultural legacy of Rej’s writings, the role of myth in early modern poetry, and the recovery of lost literary works.