Alexandra Teague is a Professor of English and Associate Chair at the University of Idaho’s College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences. She co-directs the MFA in Creative Writing and Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies programs. Her academic background includes an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Florida (1998) and a B.A. in English from Southwest Missouri State University (1996). Her research focuses on poetry writing, prosody, modern and contemporary poetry, feminist poetics, and hybrid genres. She teaches courses such as Advanced Poetry, Genre Crossings, and Techniques of Poetry. Her work has been widely published and recognized, including awards like the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and the Civitella Ranieri Fellowship. Recent publications emphasize feminist themes and experimental form, spanning journals like Memorious , Alaska Quarterly Review , and Blackbird . Her 2023 memoir Spinning Tea Cups explores mythical and autobiographical narratives. She also co-edited Bullets into Bells , addressing gun violence through poetry. Teague’s outreach includes leadership roles in the Idaho Center for the Book, Broadsided Press, and the BASK Collective. Her grants include funding for interdisciplinary projects like “Play Like a Girl” and the Vandal Poem of the Day initiative.
Can David Tobias is a Research Associate at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Sociology, affiliated with the Department of Sociological Theory and the Werron Group. He works on the DFG-funded project "How Rankings Are Produced. On the Social Production of Serial Comparisons" under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Werron and Dr. Ringel. His research examines the sociological mechanisms behind ranking systems and comparative social evaluations. Research interests focus on: Theoretical sociology of quantification and comparison Social production of rankings in institutional contexts Methodologies for analyzing serial data in social sciences As a doctoral researcher at the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology, Tobias contributes to interdisciplinary studies linking sociological theory with empirical analysis of social metrics.
Joseph Imorde is Professor of Art History at Weissensee Academy of Art Berlin, with previous appointments including the University of Siegen. His research focuses on the popularization of art through reproductions, historical art education methodologies, and the cultural reception of visual materials. Key research areas include the history and impact of color reproductions in art historical dissemination, vulgarity and aesthetic hierarchies in premodern art reception, fantasy representations of medievalism, and the pedagogical use of art reproductions in 20th-century education. His work examines how artistic knowledge transitions between academic and popular contexts. Professor Imorde's extensive publications demonstrate sustained scholarly engagement with reproduction technologies and their role in shaping art historical understanding. His research employs historical analysis, visual culture studies, and reception theory to trace the democratization of art knowledge across different societal strata.
Jan Kraner is a Lecturer at Lucerne School of Business where he leads the Bachelor's Major in Corporate Development and the CAS in Industrial Transformation & Project Management. He holds a PhD in Business Competitiveness from Universidad de Deusto and an Executive MBA from Universität St. Gallen. With extensive industry experience including leadership roles at Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG, his academic work bridges operations management, innovation processes, and sustainability transitions. Research & Teaching Focus Operations and process management in value networks Innovation strategies in high-reliability organizations Sustainability and circular economy implementation Industrial transformation frameworks Industry Engagement Former Manager at Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG (2007-2012) Founder of Habilius outdoor education company Swiss Air Force reserve drone pilot Recognition Cum Laude distinction for doctoral research Nominee for Ignacio Ellacuria Prize (2017)
Brittany Hood is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M International University, teaching in the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Indiana University (2020), an M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety from IUPUI (2015), and a B.S. in Psychology from IUPUI (2013). Her research focuses on criminal justice, mental health interventions, and research methodology. Hood's extensive publication record examines mental health treatment in criminal justice contexts, including telemedicine applications during COVID-19, trauma-informed care for justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness, cultural attitudes toward treatment, and juvenile gang involvement patterns. Her work frequently addresses systemic challenges at the intersection of mental health services and criminal justice processes. She emphasizes critical thinking and writing skill development in her courses, which include research methods and statistics. Beyond research, Hood has personal interests in craft beer brewing.
Simon J. Evnine is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Miami in the College of Arts and Sciences. His academic work spans metaphysics, philosophy of language, and social ontology, with a particular focus on artifacts, making, and creation. Evnine has authored several significant works including Making Objects and Events: A Hylomorphic Theory of Artifacts, Actions, and Organisms and the innovative A Certain Gesture: Evnine's Batman Meme Project and Its Parerga! , which blends philosophy, psychoanalysis, and self-writing. Professor Evnine's research interests encompass a diverse range of philosophical topics. His primary focus lies in metaphysics , particularly the ontology of artifacts and the hylomorphic theory of objects. He has made significant contributions to understanding social ontology and the nature of internet memes as cultural artifacts. His recent work explores making and creation from both philosophical and psychoanalytic perspectives. Evnine also maintains strong interests in epistemology , philosophy of literature , and philosophy of language , especially regarding essentially contested concepts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional philosophical inquiry with contemporary cultural phenomena. Evnine's publication record reveals a trajectory from traditional metaphysical and epistemological concerns toward more experimental and interdisciplinary work. His recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with internet culture, particularly memes, and the intersection of philosophy with psychoanalysis and literary theory. The publication of A Certain Gesture represents a significant departure from conventional academic formats, blending philosophical analysis with autotheory and creative expression. His work consistently challenges traditional boundaries between analytic and continental philosophy while maintaining rigorous conceptual analysis.
Dr Jialong Li is a Senior Lecturer at the Newcastle Business School (Department of Accounting and Finance), part of the College of Human and Social Futures at the University of Newcastle. He joined in early 2019, following a tenure as Assistant Professor at Hunan University, China, and holds a PhD from the University of Manitoba (2017). His key research focuses on corporate governance within family businesses and small enterprises, new venture financing, corporate social responsibility, and not-for-profit finance risks. He collaborates internationally with scholars from Australia, the US, UK, Canada and China. Dr Li has earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Manitoba (Canada) and a Master of Science from Simon Fraser University. His work frequently examines financing mechanisms, regulatory environments, and the interplay between governance structures and firm performance across different contexts. Research Interests: His primary areas of expertise include analyzing corporate governance challenges in family-owned SMEs, evaluating the effectiveness of government subsidies for tech ventures, and investigating how CEO compensation structures influence risk management in mergers and acquisitions. He also explores the nuanced relationship between CSR initiatives and systemic financial risks, as well as the impact of political affiliations on earnings manipulation practices in privately held firms. Recent work has highlighted the strategic financing choices of family vs non-family firms and the moderating role of board experience in internationalization decisions. Grants & Funding: He secured a $6,000 research grant from the Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand in 2023 to study 'Inside Debt and Broad Framing of Risky Decisions: Evidence from Geographic Diversification in Serial Acquisition', focusing on how debt holdings influence corporate risk perceptions. Supervision & Grants: Currently co-supervising three PhD candidates exploring climate-related disclosures, Saudi Arabia's corporate reporting practices, and CSR disclosure impacts on investors. Completed supervision includes a 2025 project on environmental disclosure regulation and bank loan costs. These supervisions reflect his expertise in governance, sustainability, and international finance. Labs & Collaborations: While no specific lab is mentioned, his collaborative work with global institutions demonstrates engagement in cross-disciplinary research networks addressing complex issues in corporate finance and governance. His research often intersects with policy frameworks and institutional reforms in emerging markets.
Brannon Costello is the Barbara Womack Alumni Professor and James F. Cassidy Professor of English at Louisiana State University’s College of Humanities & Social Sciences. His work bridges southern studies and comics studies, with a focus on American literature. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. Research interests include intersections of southern identity, graphic narratives, and cultural history. Notable publications include Neon Visions: The Comics of Howard Chaykin (2017, Charles Hatfield Prize winner) and Plantation Airs (2007). He co-edited The Other 1980s (2021) and Comics and the U.S. South (2012). Current projects explore Swamp Thing through ecocriticism and seriality studies. He has served on the executive committees of the International Comic Arts Forum and the Society for the Study of Southern Literature. As Associate Editor of Inks: The Journal of the Comics Studies Society , he promotes interdisciplinary scholarship. Teaching spans contemporary southern fiction, 1980s comics, and American literary classics.
Christian Blümelhuber is a Professor for Strategic Organizational Communication at Berlin University of the Arts since 2013. Previously, he held the InBev-Baillet Latour Chair for Euromarketing at the Free University of Brussels (2006–2013). He earned his Dr. oec. publ. from Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich in 2000. His research focuses on strategic communication, consumption contexts, game strategies, and series dynamics. Notable innovations include co-developing research methods like 'Vnipping' for market segmentation and co-creating sports like SoccaFive and J-Tennis (now Mickey's Tennis). His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing cross-cultural and cross-industry analyses. Blümehuber has taught globally at institutions including Virginia Tech University (USA), Warwick Business School (UK), and universities in Asia (Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City). He emphasizes experimental methodologies and has published extensively on consumer behavior, market dynamics, and strategic branding. His recent studies explore 'liquid society' consumption patterns and post-heroic publishing trends. Professional activities include consultative work and participation in events like the 08 Wirtschaftsforum. He maintains affiliations with multiple academic networks and regularly contributes to marketing science journals.
Keir Politz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radio, Television & Film at Rowan University, part of the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. He holds a B.A. in English from College of the Holy Cross and an M.F.A. in Film from Columbia University. His academic career includes prior teaching positions at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. Politz specializes in film production and screenwriting, with a focus on narrative-driven projects. His works include the internationally recognized short film A Piece of America , feature film Detonator (nominated for an Independent Spirit Award), and the serial thriller Country of the Blind . His recent projects include the award-winning short Entropia and the screenplay La Pellegrina . His research interests span film festival participation, genre filmmaking (particularly thrillers), and the intersection of cinematic narrative with technical craft. Current projects include development of the feature film Mister Wonderful . Honors include Columbia University's John & Jane Smith Screenwriting Award and a departmental fellowship. His work has been screened at prestigious festivals including Cinequest, Brooklyn Film Festival, and Cork Film Festival.
Prof. Stefan Minner is a Full Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the TUM School of Management, Technical University of Munich since 2012. His academic career includes professorships at the University of Vienna (2008–2012) and University of Mannheim (2004–2008), with prior roles at the University of Calgary and University of Magdeburg. He holds a Ph.D. (1999) and Habilitation (2003) from Magdeburg, focusing on supply chain optimization and inventory management. Research focuses on data-driven logistics network design, inventory management under uncertainty, and urban logistics. Key areas include blockchain in supply chains, commodity procurement strategies, and automation in retail operations. He serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Production Economics and holds leadership roles in logistics societies like the German Logistics Association (BVL) and International Society for Inventory Research (ISIR). His honors include Fellow of ISIR (2016), Wirtschaftswoche Top Researcher (2020), and the M&SOM Practice-based Research Competition (2019). Research output spans 25+ years, with recent work addressing AI in logistics, sustainable supply chains, and pandemic-era ambulance dispatching systems. Teaching includes courses on inventory management, transportation analytics, and sustainable supply chains. His lab's work integrates optimization, simulation, and empirical methods to solve real-world logistics challenges in automotive, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
Alejandro Arauz is an Assistant Professor in the Fine Art Program at Queen's University, Faculty of Arts and Science. His interdisciplinary practice bridges print media, performance, and video to explore identity, diaspora, and transplantation, particularly focusing on Latin American communities in Canada and the USA. He holds an Honors BFA from the University of Windsor and an MFA from Louisiana State University. Research interests include curatorial practices, art history, and diasporic narratives. Key projects include Tracing Kingston’s Solidarities , a SSHRC-funded community performance project, and Incunabula Wall , an OAC-funded installation addressing Canadian identity symbolism. His works often employ 'print performance' and 'mediated methods' to critique migration and cultural hybridity. Notable exhibitions include Full Court Press Juried Print Exhibition of the Americas and Nuit Blanche 2016 . Collaborations with institutions like Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Near North Voices highlight his commitment to interdisciplinary and community-focused art. Educations: Honors BFA (U Windsor), MFA (LSU) Funding: Queen’s University Fund for Creative Works, SSHRC Key Techniques: Laser relief, lithography, serigraphy, video documentation
Veronica Innocenti is a Full Professor at the Department of the Arts (Dipartimento delle Arti) of the University of Bologna, specializing in Cinema, Television, and Digital Media studies. Her work focuses on narrative ecosystems, television seriality, and media convergence dynamics. She teaches courses such as 'Cultures of Television and Seriality' and 'Film and Fashion,' offering office hours via in-person meetings or TEAMS. Her research interests include transmedia storytelling, gender representation in TV fiction, and the industrial dynamics of contemporary television. She has published extensively on topics like reality TV, Italian television history, and digital media's impact on narrative structures. Key themes in her work include the analysis of narrative evolution, audience participation in media, and the intersection of cultural studies with media practices. Dr. Innocenti's publications from 2018–2025 reflect her engagement with sustainability in media (e.g., food waste in cooking shows), gender representation, and the transformation of traditional media models in the digital age. Her work often bridges theoretical frameworks with case studies from Italian and global media landscapes. Her professional activities include collaborations on media policy projects and contributions to academic journals like Series: International Journal of TV Serial Narratives . She actively participates in shaping the University of Bologna's media studies curriculum and oversees student research projects in television and digital media studies.
Robyn Warhol is a distinguished Professor of English at The Ohio State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she has been since 2009 after 26 years at the University of Vermont. Her research bridges narrative theory, feminist studies, and Victorian literature, with a focus on serial forms, gendered performance, and cultural narratives. She holds a PhD from Stanford University (1982) and a BA from Pomona College (1977). Warhol's work includes foundational texts like Feminisms: An Anthology of Literary Theory and Criticism (1991) and Having a Good Cry: Effeminate Feelings and Popular Forms (2003). Her current project, Reading Like a Victorian , explores synchronic reading of 19th-century serial novels. She has been honored with the 2022 Wayne C. Booth Lifetime Achievement Award and fellowships at institutions like the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Study. Her research interests span narrative theory, feminist interventions in literature, and the intersection of media forms with gender. Collaborations with scholars like Helena Michie produced award-winning works such as Love Among the Archives (2015). Warhol’s interdisciplinary approach addresses how narrative structures shape cultural understanding of identity, gender, and history. Education: PhD, Stanford University; BA, Pomona College Awards: Perkins Prize Honorable Mention (2015), North American Victorian Studies Association Best Book Award (2015) Key Projects: Reading Like a Victorian , Narrative Theory Unbound Warhol’s grants include fellowships supporting archival research and digital humanities initiatives. Her teaching and mentorship reflect her commitment to advancing feminist and queer narrative studies through collaborative scholarship.
Petra Fromme is a Regents Professor and Director of the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery at Arizona State University (ASU). She holds the Paul V Galvin Professorship and is affiliated with the School of Molecular Sciences and the Department of Physics. Her research focuses on structural biochemistry of membrane proteins, photosynthesis, and applications of X-ray Free Electron Lasers (XFEL) for studying biomolecular dynamics. Fromme earned her B.S. (Vordiplom) and M.S. (Diplom) in biochemistry from the Free University of Berlin and her Ph.D. in chemistry from the Technical University of Berlin. She completed her habilitation in physical chemistry at the same institution. She has pioneered methods like serial femtosecond nanocrystallography, enabling time-resolved studies of photosynthetic proteins and viral membrane proteins. Her research spans photosystem structure-function relationships, XFEL-based structural biology, and membrane proteins in infectious diseases. She leads the ASU Center for Membrane Proteins in Infectious Diseases and has contributed to over 200 publications. Awards include the Distinguished Global Futures Scientist designation. Education: B.S. (Vordiplom) in Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin (1983) M.S. (Diplom) in Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin (1985) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Technical University Berlin (1988) Affiliations: Center Director, Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery Regents Professor, Arizona State University Member, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars Program Grants & Projects: Funding for XFEL studies and microbial electro-photosynthesis Leadership in ASU's Biodesign Beus CXFEL Lab
