جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Patrick (Pat) Quinnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Sequential Art
• Comic Book Art
• Graphic Narrative
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick (Pat) Quinn serves as a Teaching Professor in Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since January 2025, following his tenure as Associate Chair of Sequential Art (2014-2024) and multiple administrative roles including Associate Dean of Academic Service (2012-2014) and Associate Dean of Communication Arts (2009-2012). His academic credentials include: M.F.A. in Sequential Art from Savannah College of Art and Design B.S. in Art Education from Towson University Quinn's professional focus centers on Sequential Art and Comic Book Art, blending academic instruction with extensive industry practice. His expertise spans graphic narrative creation, illustration techniques, and storyboarding applications across entertainment and aerospace industries, informed by 20+ years of professional comics work for Marvel, DC, and Image Comics. Recognition for his contributions includes: Outstanding Achievement in Sequential Art, SCAD (Spring 2001) Propes Fellowship, SCAD (Fall 1999) As an educator, Quinn has shaped sequential art pedagogy through curriculum development, mentorship of emerging artists, and authorship of foundational instructional materials including "Pat Quinn's Basic Perspective for Comics and Illustration," establishing him as a bridge between academic theory and professional comics practice.

• Media Studies
• Digital Cultures
• Television Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniela Wentz is a researcher at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, where she serves as Scientific Project Manager for the ongoing research initiative 'Making Sense(s). The Mediality of the Near Senses' (active since June 2019). Her academic work bridges media theory, digital cultures, and sensory studies, with particular emphasis on television seriality and postdigital criticism. Wentz's research explores: The transformation of criticism in digital environments Narrative structures in television series (e.g., Stranger Things , Lost ) Diagrammatic reasoning in visual media Sensory mediation and perceptual technologies Post-9/11 cultural representations Media archaeology and historical transitions in broadcasting Her scholarly output demonstrates strong engagement with media theory and visual semiotics, particularly through analyses of television seriality and cinematic epistemology. Recent work (2019-2023) shows increased focus on postdigital critique and sensory media. Wentz frequently collaborates on edited volumes and special journal issues, notably co-editing Kritik postdigital (2023) and Filmische Moderne: 60 Fragmente (2019). She maintains active research partnerships with scholars including Lorenz Engell, Jens Schröter, and Katharina Niemeyer.

Anna Lundhمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Library and Information Science
• Reading Practices
• Information Literacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Lundh is an Associate Professor at the Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of Borås, and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry. Her research focuses on reading practices, information literacy, and accessibility, particularly in educational and digital contexts. University of Borås: Department of Library and Information Science Curtin University: Libraries, Archives, Records and Information Science Her work explores the politics of reading, audio-based technologies for accessible reading, and historical shifts in information literacy from the 20th to 21st centuries. She leads the national research school ReSource (2023-2026) funded by the Swedish Research Council. Anna's publications span critical studies of reading, disability rights-based perspectives on listening-based reading, and the sociopolitical implications of assistive technologies. She has supervised doctoral students in Sweden and Australia, emphasizing socially and discursively shaped information practices.

• Greek and Roman theatre and stagecraft
• Ancient performance traditions
• Classical reception in English theatre and popular culture
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C. W. (Toph) Marshall is a Professor of Greek in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia , Faculty of Arts . He is currently on leave for the 2025–26 academic year. His research spans Greek and Roman theatre , ancient performance traditions , classical reception in modern media , and gender studies in antiquity . Education: B.A., McGill University DipCS, Regent College Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Research Interests: Marshall's work is organized into four major areas: Greek and Roman Theatre and Stagecraft , Ancient Performance Traditions , Performance, Translation, and Adaptation , and Popular Culture and Classical Reception . He explores how ancient texts are shaped by and shape their performance contexts, and how they are reinterpreted in modern media such as comics, television, and film. His feminist and performance-based approaches are central to his scholarship. Current Book Projects: Thomas Heywood and the Classical Imagination – early modern classical reception Aristophanes: Frogs – student-oriented introduction Sex Slaves in New Comedy – gender and agency in Roman comedy Beyond Intention and Fidelity – classical reception in modern pop culture Scientific Awards: Marshall has received numerous honors, including the UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship , Choice Outstanding Academic Title awards, Ray and Pat Browne Award , and fellowships from the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies and the Institute of Classical Studies . Graduate Supervision: He has supervised a range of MA and PhD students working on Greek and Latin literature, performance, and reception. His students have explored topics from anatomical vocabulary in classical Athens to medical imagery in Sophocles and lovesickness in the ancient novel. Service and Outreach: Marshall serves as a Senator in the UBC Academic Senate and is Associate Editor of Didaskalia: Ancient Theatre Today . He has also co-organized international conferences and directed numerous ancient and modern plays.

• Illustration
• Children's Book Illustration
• Animation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeff Crosby (he/him) is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He serves as Course Director for the BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration program, bringing over thirty years of professional illustration experience to his academic role. His expertise spans illustration, drawing and book art, animation, and graphic design and typography. Jeff's educational background includes: MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City BFA in Communication Design from the University of North Texas Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Jeff Crosby's creative practice centers on children's literature, with a focus on writing and illustrating picture books and graphic novels for young readers. His work features animal and mythological characters in fantastical worlds, exploring themes of empathy, friendship, corruption, and identity. He is proficient in various media including acrylic painting, ink drawing, and digital work using the Adobe Creative Suite. His artistic approach bridges traditional and digital techniques to create compelling visual narratives that engage young audiences while addressing meaningful themes. His publication history reveals a consistent trajectory in children's book illustration, evolving from early non-fiction works on animal breeds to his current Dino Knights fantasy series. The progression shows increasing emphasis on original storytelling while maintaining his signature attention to character development and visual narrative. His work demonstrates versatility across both fiction and non-fiction genres, with a particular strength in creating anthropomorphic characters that resonate with children. Professional affiliations: Association of Illustrators Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators POSERS life drawing As an educator, Jeff teaches modules including Illustration & Animation Practice, Sequential Structures & Contexts, Sequential Practice, Animation Practice, and Professional Sequential Practice. His extensive industry experience, gained through work with major American newspapers, magazines, design studios, and book publishers, informs his teaching methodology. He currently directs the BA (Hons) Animation and Illustration course, guiding curriculum development to ensure students receive both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for professional success in illustration fields. Jeff maintains an active studio practice alongside his academic responsibilities, currently working on a graphic novel. His creative process incorporates both traditional media like acrylics and ink, as well as digital techniques, providing students with exposure to comprehensive illustration methods. His studio practice directly informs his teaching, creating a dynamic connection between professional work and academic instruction.

Raffaella Bernardiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Raffaella Bernardi is an Associate Professor at the University of Trento, affiliated with the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) and the Center for Mind/Brain Science (CIMeC). She holds a PhD in Logic and Language from Utrecht University (2002) and has held academic positions at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the University of Trento. Her research focuses on computational linguistics, formal semantics, distributional semantics, and multimodal models, with a particular emphasis on integrating vision and language systems. Education: PhD in Logic and Type Theory (2002, Utrecht University), Master's in Philosophy (1994, University of Chieti), and High School Diploma (1990). Research Interests: Natural Language Processing, Categorial Type Logic, Compositional Distributional Semantics, Visual Dialogues, and Multimodal Reasoning. She has pioneered work on grounding language in visual contexts and has contributed to key projects like the ERC-funded COMPOSES initiative. Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator on EU projects (e.g., CACAO, Galateas) and member of the ERC COMPOSES team. She chairs conferences like ACL and EMNLP and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Logic, Language, and Information. Labs: Leads the LaVi (Language and Vision) research group and collaborates with the CLIC Lab. Active in organizing workshops on Formal Grammar and Vision-Language Integration.

• Illustration
• Animation
• Graphic design and typography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeff Crosby is a Senior Lecturer at the Cambridge School of Art (Anglia Ruskin University), serving as Course Director for the BA (Hons) Animation & Illustration program. His expertise spans illustration, animation, graphic design, and book art, with a focus on children’s picture books and graphic novels featuring fantastical themes. He holds an MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts (New York) and a BFA in Communication Design from the University of North Texas. His career includes 30 years of freelance illustration for major publishers, alongside academic roles at Texas State University and ARU. Crosby is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and active in professional organizations like the Association of Illustrators and Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Recent creative work includes the 'Dino Knights' trilogy (Scallywag Press), exploring prehistoric worlds through sequential art. His style blends acrylic painting, ink drawing, and digital tools to address themes of empathy, identity, and environmentalism.

Kjell Arne Brekkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Environmental Economics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kjell Arne Brekke is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Social Sciences. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a strong focus on behavioral, environmental, and resource economics. He is affiliated with the Centre for Equality, Social Organization, and Performance (ESOP) and the Health Economics Research Network (HERO). His office is located at Eilert Sundts hus, Moltke Moes vei 31, and he is available on Wednesdays from 10:00–11:00 or by appointment. Dr. Polit. in Economics, University of Oslo, 1990 Cand. scient. in Mathematics, University of Oslo, 1983 His primary research interests include Behavioral Economics , Experimental Economics , Environmental and Resource Economics , and Real Options with Stochastic Analysis . His work investigates how moral motivation, social norms, and psychological factors influence economic decisions, particularly in contexts involving public goods, climate change, and inequality. He explores how individuals respond to framing, scarcity, and social expectations in cooperative settings. The recent articles highlight a consistent research trajectory centered on social preferences , moral motivation , and behavioral responses to environmental and public policy challenges . Themes such as polarization, cooperation under scarcity, framing effects, and the measurement of health and income inequality recur across publications. His methodological approach blends theoretical modeling with experimental and empirical analysis, often addressing policy-relevant questions in sustainability and welfare economics. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his sustained publication record in top journals like Journal of Public Economics , Ecological Economics , PNAS , and Land Economics reflects significant scholarly impact. Kjell Arne Brekke has supervised numerous students, though specific names are not provided. He has held leadership roles, including Chair of the Master’s Thesis Committee since 2010. His research has been supported by projects such as ESOP and collaborations with institutions like Statistics Norway and Stanford University. He has contributed to modeling uncertainty in energy markets and analyzing the behavioral foundations of green production and consumer choices. He is actively involved in research groups including ESOP and HERO, which focus on equality, social organization, health economics, and performance. These affiliations support interdisciplinary research on welfare, inequality, and sustainable development.

• Multimodal Conversation Analysis
• Interpersonal Communication
• Psychological Reactance
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maximilian Krug is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Communication Science, Faculty of Humanities, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. He is a core member of the research group Multimodal Communication, Social Interaction & Technology led by Prof. Dr. Karola Pitsch. His work bridges communication studies, conversation analysis, and digital media research, with a focus on conflict, reactance, and multimodal interaction. Research Interests: Maximilian Krug investigates the structural dynamics of conflict in interpersonal communication, analyzing both face-to-face and online interactions. His research spans rejection and resistance in multimodal interactions , incivility and psychological reactance in digital spaces (especially Telegram), and science communication , including the role of generative AI in public understanding of science (AICOS project). He employs multimodal conversation analysis, eye-tracking, and mixed methods to study coordination in complex social settings such as theatre rehearsals, medical emergencies, and authoritarian discourse. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reveal a strong focus on temporal coordination in joint activities, verbal and nonverbal prompting, and structural compatibility in multiactivity settings. Projects like AICOS and DFG-funded studies on pronoun use in GDR letters highlight his interdisciplinary reach across communication, linguistics, and political discourse. The integration of visual analytics (e.g., VisCoMET) demonstrates his innovative methodological approach. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Dr. Krug supervises student theses and contributes to academic training. He is involved in multiple externally funded projects, including those supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) , the Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) , and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution . These grants support his habilitation projects on incivility and reactance. Labs and Teams: Dr. Krug is an active member of the Multimodal Interaction & Eye-Tracking Lab at the University of Duisburg-Essen. This lab focuses on empirical studies of social interaction using advanced technologies such as mobile eye-tracking and multimodal data integration. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in projects involving medical training, science communication, and historical discourse analysis.

Benjamin Widissمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 20th-century American literature
• Contemporary American literature
• Film studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Widiss is an Associate Professor of Literature at Hamilton College , specializing in twentieth-century and contemporary American literature and film . His current research examines intersections between mass production , individual bodily presence , temporality , and post-postmodern aesthetics . Education: Ph.D. in English, University of California, Berkeley B.A. in English, Yale University Widiss' scholarly focus includes U.S. modernisms , literary theory , and graphic narratives , with publications analyzing works by William Faulkner and Chris Ware. His upcoming book investigates aesthetic shifts in post-postmodernism through themes of adolescence and maturity. Professional Affiliations: Modern Language Association Modernist Studies Association American Comparative Literature Association Association for the Study of the Arts of the Present

Angelo J. Letiziaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Civic Education
• Arts-Based Research
• Democracy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Angelo J. Letizia serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Initial Licensure Programs at the School of Education , Notre Dame of Maryland University . He teaches across doctoral, master's, and undergraduate programs, covering courses like History of Higher Education, Educational Philosophy, and Graphic Novels as Citizenship Pedagogy. Education: PhD in Educational Policy Planning and Leadership, College of William and Mary MA in European History, Old Dominion University BA in Secondary Social Studies, SUNY Cortland Letizia's research merges civic education with arts-based methodologies , focusing on how poetic inquiry and graphic narratives can reimagine democratic citizenship and leadership. His work challenges neoliberal educational frameworks while advocating for metamodernist approaches that transcend static democratic models through creative questioning. His publications span poetic research monographs , graphic novel pedagogy studies , and innovative teaching strategies . He actively chairs dissertation committees and co-developed post-internship support structures for teacher candidates. Key themes across his 2020–2024 publications include: Civic identity formation through visual storytelling Metamodernist educational reform Deconstructive poetic epistemology Neoliberal policy critiques in educational funding Interdisciplinary approaches to leadership Existential educational narratives

Nicole Stamantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Literature
• Life Writing Studies
• Ethnic American Literature
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nicole Stamant is the Fuller E. Callaway Professor of English at Agnes Scott College, where she has been a faculty member since 2011. She served as chair of the English department from 2018–2019 and 2020–2022, demonstrating leadership and deep engagement with her academic community. Her academic background includes a BA in English/Creative Writing and French from Sweet Briar College, and an MA and PhD in English from Texas A&M University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies. Dr. Stamant's research focuses on life writing, memoir, and self-representation, particularly in the contexts of race, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. She is especially interested in historically marginalized voices and literary forms. Her scholarship spans American literature, ethnic American literature, queer studies, and feminist theory, with a current project on hospitality in culinary memoir. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in narrative activism, identity, and the politics of autobiography. She has written extensively on serial memoir, racial belonging, and the intersections of food, gender, and narrative. Her work appears in leading journals such as ARIEL , MELUS , a/b: Auto/Biography Studies , and South Atlantic Review . Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award (2018) Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair (2022) She is the managing editor of a/b: Auto/Biography Studies and has served as first vice president of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association (SAMLA). She has advised on numerous academic panels, moderated literary events such as the Decatur Book Festival, and participated in public conversations on #MeToo and feminist storytelling. Her teaching and scholarship emphasize mentorship, student growth, and the transformative power of narrative. Dr. Stamant is actively involved in the academic and literary community through her editorial work, public engagements, and leadership roles, contributing significantly to the fields of life writing and feminist literary studies.

Javier Auyeroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Ethnography
• Urban Politics
• Environmental Sociology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Javier Auyero is the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Professor in Latin American Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves in the College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on urban marginality, political ethnography, and collective violence, funded by prestigious institutions including the Guggenheim Foundation, American Council of Learned Societies, and National Science Foundation. He directs the Urban Ethnography Lab and edits the Global and Comparative Ethnography Series at Oxford University Press. Key Research Interests: Political ethnography Urban politics and violence Environmental sociology State-criminal collusion Survival strategies in poverty Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship National Science Foundation Grant Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Grant Public Engagement: Regularly contributes to public debates via op-eds in New York Times , Clarín , and Página/12 , as well as media appearances on radio and television discussing violence, poverty, and state dynamics.

• Bilingual Education
• TESOL
• Educational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Diana L. Schwinge serves as Associate Professor and Chair in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University, specializing in bilingual education, TESOL, and educational linguistics through research and leadership. Her academic background includes: Ph.D. in Educational Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania (2003) MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teachers College, Columbia University (1998) BA in International Relations, Tufts University (1992) Dr. Schwinge investigates bilingual learning environments, biliteracy development, and teacher preparation, with focus on how students forge cross-linguistic connections through hybrid literacy practices like fractured fairy tales. Her work examines policy implementation challenges faced by bilingual educators navigating federal, state, and local mandates. Publication analysis (2000-2011) shows evolution from foundational biliteracy frameworks toward action research methodologies and creative pedagogical strategies for reflective teaching. Recent work emphasizes intertextual connections using folk narratives in multilingual classrooms. Professional service includes Peace Corps Master's International Program Coordination and Fulbright application reviewing for Thailand, reflecting leadership in international education despite no listed scientific awards.

Doudou Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electronic Health Records Data Analysis
• High-dimensional Statistics
• Federated Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Doudou Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Statistics & Data Science at the National University of Singapore. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biostatistics at Harvard University (2022-2024), and earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from UC Davis (2022), advised by Prof. Hao Chen. He holds dual B.S. in Statistics and B.E. in Computer Science from USTC (2019). His research focuses on developing statistical methods and machine learning techniques for electronic health records (EHR) data, including federated learning, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and high-dimensional statistics. Key interests include representation learning for multi-institutional data harmonization and precision medicine applications. Notable awards include the 2023 Harvard Data Science Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship and 2022 ICSA Student Poster Award. He teaches Applied Natural Language Processing (ST5230) and actively contributes to journal reviewing (e.g., JASA, Biostatistics). His work spans algorithm development in federated reinforcement learning and transfer learning for heterogeneous domains. He leads a research group exploring topics such as knowledge graph integration, multimodal EHR analysis, and fair federated learning systems. His code contributions include implementations for federated offline RL and change-point detection methods.