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Kevin Langergraberمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Primate Behavior
• Conservation Biology
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin Langergraber is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change. His research focuses on primate behavior, conservation biology, and evolutionary anthropology, particularly through his leadership in the Ngogo Chimpanzee Project in Uganda's Kibale National Park. This long-term study examines chimpanzee social structures, health dynamics, and ecological interactions, with a strong emphasis on conservation strategies against poaching and disease transmission. Key research interests include genetic adaptation in primates, the impact of human activities on wildlife communities, and behavioral ecology across varying environmental conditions. He has pioneered methods combining genomic analysis, field observations, and machine learning to study ape behavior and biodiversity monitoring. His work integrates socioecological data with physiological measurements to understand aging patterns, reproductive strategies, and disease epidemiology in wild populations. Recent publications highlight advancements in wildlife conservation protocols, primate menopause studies, and innovative datasets for behavior recognition. Collaborations span global institutions to address challenges in primate conservation and evolutionary biology. Dr. Langergraber also engages in public outreach through documentaries and crowdfunding initiatives to fund anti-poaching patrols and support chimpanzee research.

Eylul Ceren Demirمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Lacanian Psychoanalysis
• Clinical Psychology
• Anorexia Nervosa
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eylul Ceren Demir serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Adiyaman University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, where she also holds the position of Vice Chair of Department since November 2023. She concurrently serves as a Visiting Professor at Middle East Technical University (METU) teaching Qualitative Research in Clinical Psychology (Fall 2023-Spring 2025) and taught Psychological Assessment at Ufuk University in Fall 2023. Her educational background includes an Integrated Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Middle East Technical University (2018-2023) with a dissertation titled 'When the boundaries exceed: Thematic Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa in Lacanian Psychoanalysis,' a Master's degree in Psychology from Dokuz Eylul University (2016-2018), and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Çankaya University with 3.91/4.00 CGPA (2013-2016). Dr. Demir's research focuses primarily on Lacanian psychoanalysis, clinical psychology, and psychopathology, with particular expertise in eating disorders, trauma, suicide prevention, and qualitative research methods. Her work bridges theoretical psychoanalytic concepts with clinical applications, especially in understanding anorexia nervosa, post-disaster psychological trauma, and the therapeutic process. She has developed specialized knowledge in analyzing cinematic characters through psychoanalytic frameworks and examining cultural aspects of mourning and loss. Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational psychoanalytic concepts (2020-2021) toward increasingly specialized clinical applications (2022-2025), with recent work focusing on earthquake trauma, anorexia nervosa from Lacanian perspectives, and therapist development. Her articles consistently integrate psychoanalytic theory with empirical clinical observations, creating a distinctive methodological approach that combines qualitative analysis with Lacanian conceptual frameworks. As an academic leader, Dr. Demir serves as Editor for AYNA Clinical Psychology Journal (since 2022) and Field Editor for Adiyaman Social Sciences Journal (since 2024). She has supervised numerous graduate theses at METU and currently co-advises multiple doctoral students working on topics including neurodivergence in creative industries, OCD experiences, non-suicidal self-injury, and martyr letter analysis. Her clinical work through the AYNA Clinical Psychology Support Unit at METU (2020-2023) involved providing psychotherapy supervision to graduate students and coordinating clinical training processes. She has conducted nearly 1000 hours of therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults using psychoanalytic approaches. Dr. Demir remains active in the Freud-Lacan Psychoanalytic Association (since 2018) and serves on Turkey's Science Academy Psychology Terminology Working Group (since 2023).

Sapana Doshiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Development Studies
• Global Racial Capitalism
• Urban Political Geography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sapana Doshi is an Associate Professor in the Critical Race and Ethnic Studies department at the University of California, Merced, within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts . Her research bridges critical geography, urban political ecology, and social justice movements. Ph.D. in Geography (2011) - University of California, Berkeley M.A. in Geography (2005) - University of California, Berkeley B.A. in Economics (1997) - Barnard College, Columbia University Research Interests include critical development studies, urban political ecology in postcolonial cities, and mind-body practices for social justice. She explores how corruption narratives intersect with environmental dispossession and embodiment theories. Recent Publications highlight topics like authoritarian populism and corruption (2025), radical somatics for environmental justice (2023), and historical analyses of colonial water infrastructure in Bombay (2014). Her work emphasizes embodied political ecologies and critiques of late capitalist urbanization.

Roisin O'Gormanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contemporary Performance
• Corporeality
• Performance Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Róisín O'Gorman is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre at University College Cork , where her work bridges embodied performance practices and critical scholarship . She holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota (2007), a Somatic Movement Educator certification (2010), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from UCC (2013). Research Interests: Contemporary performance, corporeality, feminist praxis, somatic practices, and medical humanities. Key Collaborations: Co-edited special editions on “Performance & Bodie(s) Politic” (2018) and “On Failure” (2012) with Margaret Werry; ongoing work with Women's Studies and the Irish World Academy, UL. Publications span interdisciplinary themes in Performance Research , Performance Matters , and Transformations , focusing on somatic epistemologies , gendered embodiment , and ecological performance . Her Living Well with the Dead project (Wellcome-funded) explores ethical engagements with human remains. Scientific Awards: UCC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Award (2018), ASTR David Keller Travel Grant (2008). Grants: Irish Research Council (2015-18), Enterprise Ireland (2021-22, 2017-18). Advising includes doctoral supervision, while lab and team activities involve transdisciplinary workshops like Modes of Capture (2019-2022) and the Living Well with the Dead network.

Catherine Marie Davalosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Dance
• Choreography
• Dance History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Catherine Marie Davalos serves as Professor of Dance and Director of the Dance Program at Saint Mary's College of California within the School of Liberal Arts. Since developing the program from inception in 1997, she has established comprehensive offerings including traditional undergraduate dance training, the LEAP professional dancer program, and MFA degrees in Dance: Creative Practice and Design and Production. Her nationally recognized leadership culminated in the Saint Mary's College Dance Company's 2010 Kennedy Center performance at the National College Dance Festival. Her academic credentials feature foundational training at California State University, Long Beach: B.A. in Philosophy and Dance (1985) M.F.A. in Dance (1995), honored as "Most Outstanding Graduate for the College of the Arts" Davalos's research manifests through choreographic practice interrogating Chicana identity, heteronormativity, and feminist perspectives. Her work explores the tensions of being a "Mexican American Princess"—navigating invisibility and visibility as a brown-skinned Californian—while celebrating nonconforming bodies, races, and sexual identities. This scholarship bridges dance history, criticism, and community activism, centering Latina voices through embodied research that challenges dominant cultural narratives. Analysis of her 2017-2018 scholarly outputs reveals a cohesive trajectory in Chicana feminist dance praxis. These works demonstrate sophisticated integration of site-specific performance, cross-cultural collaboration, and social justice frameworks. Key patterns include transnational partnerships (notably with Italy's City of Panicale), community-engaged curation (Radical Acts of Love festival), and theoretical exploration of dance companies as laboratories for intersectional identity work. Her methodology consistently merges artistic creation with critical analysis of gender, race, and immigration. Her distinguished recognition includes: Artist OF NOTE: The Immigrant Issue international selection (2014) Most Outstanding Graduate for the College of the Arts (CSU Long Beach, 1995) Davalos mentors dancers across Saint Mary's undergraduate and graduate programs while securing substantial research funding through competitive grants. Her artistic projects have received significant support including: National Endowment for the Arts grant (2011) for full-evening work "Volver" Zellerbach Family Fund Community Arts Grant (2006) Ongoing sponsorship from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Saint Mary's Faculty Development Office As founder of the Davalos Dance Company (1994), she cultivates an artistic ecosystem spanning the Festival of Latin American Contemporary Choreographers (where she serves as founding member), international collaborations with Italian cultural institutions, and Bay Area performance networks including CounterPulse and ODC. This infrastructure actively produces community-focused work praised by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times while advancing her vision of dance as radical social practice.

Melanie Grußمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Dance and dance research in the GDR
• Research data and research data management in dance and theatre studies
• The institutionalization of the independent scene in Germany since the 1990s
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Melanie Gruß is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Theatre Studies at Leipzig University, where she has been employed since March 2018. She also works with the NFDI4Culture consortium of the DFG-funded National Research Data Infrastructure since January 2021. In addition to her university position, she voluntarily supports various projects of the Tanzarchiv Leipzig e.V., demonstrating her deep commitment to dance heritage preservation. Dr. Gruß received her doctorate in 2015 from Leipzig University with a dissertation entitled "Synesthesia as Discourse. A Figure of Longing and Thought between Art, Media, and Science," which was supported by a scholarship from the Free State of Saxony and awarded the distinction "opus eximium." Her academic journey began with studies in theater studies, psychology, and general and comparative literature at Leipzig University and Université Paris X (Nanterre) through an Erasmus exchange program. Her research spans dance and dance research in the GDR, research data management in dance and theatre studies, the institutionalization of the independent scene in Germany since the 1990s, and inclusion in dance and theatre projects. Her work consistently explores the interfaces between movement cultures and knowledge systems, as well as the connections between arts, media, and sciences. Current research projects include "Cultural Heritage Dance in the GDR" and work with the NFDI4Culture consortium on dance and theatre studies research data between collection and research. Dr. Gruß has taught numerous courses at Leipzig University covering topics from digital dance platforms and folk dance documentation in the GDR to inclusive dance practices and Bauhaus media experiments. Her teaching connects historical dance practices with contemporary issues in dance documentation and theory, often incorporating hands-on experience with the "Tanz digital" online platform. Dance and cultural history of the GDR Research data management in performing arts Inclusive dance practices Historical dance documentation methods Interdisciplinary approaches to movement studies Through her work with the Tanzarchiv Leipzig and various research projects, she contributes significantly to the preservation and analysis of dance heritage, particularly from the East German context, while advancing contemporary approaches to dance research data infrastructure.

Eeva Anttilaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dance Pedagogy
• Embodied Learning
• Artistic Research Methods
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Eeva Anttila is a Professor in Dance Pedagogy at the Theatre Academy of University of the Arts Helsinki, Finland, where she leads the MA program for dance pedagogy. She earned her Doctor of Arts degree in Dance from the Theatre Academy in 2003. Her research focuses on dialogical and critical dance pedagogy, embodied learning, and practice-based artistic research methods. Her education includes: Doctor of Arts in Dance (2003), Theatre Academy, Finland Anttila's research examines embodied knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches. She investigates how movement-based pedagogies facilitate transformative learning experiences across educational contexts, with particular focus on: Critical dialogical frameworks in arts education Embodiment as epistemological foundation Cross-disciplinary applications in language acquisition and physical education Social justice dimensions of artistic practices Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on arts integration in education, with recent trends exploring: Post-pandemic pedagogical adaptations Multisensory language learning approaches Interdisciplinary curriculum development Social-emotional dimensions of embodied practices Anttila leads significant research initiatives including: ELLA project (Embodied Language Learning through Arts) funded by KONE Foundation ARTSEQUAL research project (2015-2021) as Arts@School team leader 'The entire school dances!' national development project (2009-2013) She maintains active leadership roles in: Dance and the Child International (Chair 2009-2012) Observatory of Arts and Cultural Education, Finland (Founding member) Board of Uniarts (2015-2021)

Marie Hayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary Dance
• Dance and Speech Integration
• Practice-Based Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marie Hay is a Senior Lecturer in Dance at De Montfort University (DMU), affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She is a key member of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Dance (CIRID), the Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies, and the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT). As Programme Leader for undergraduate dance programmes, she plays a central role in curriculum development, outreach, and advancing decolonising initiatives in dance education. Her educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance, an MA in Dance, and a PGCertHE, all from DMU. She was awarded the DMU Teacher Fellow in 2011 and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Marie's research centers on the integration of speech and movement in contemporary dance, exploring themes of being, identity, and self-disclosure through her innovative 'speakingdance' practice. Her work bridges philosophy, performance, and pedagogy, with a strong focus on autonomy, embodiment, and feminist perspectives. She has developed frameworks for autonomous learning and assessment that have been applied across dance and media technology, influencing both higher and secondary education. The 15 most recent articles reflect a deep engagement with interdisciplinary inquiry, combining dance, philosophy, education, and somatic practices. They reveal consistent exploration of ontology, autobiographical performance, and pedagogical innovation, often grounded in Heideggerian thought and practice-based research methodologies. DMU Teacher Fellow (August 2011) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2006 – present) Marie has led multiple internally and externally funded research projects, including those supported by the Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts, Research in Teaching Awards, and PALATINE. She has supervised research students and collaborated with colleagues such as Dr. Lucy Mathers. Her consultancy includes advising Babington College on feedback strategies and serving as an assessor for the BBC Performing Arts Fund. She has also contributed as a reviewer for academic conferences and journals. She is actively involved in research groups such as CIRID, IOCT, and the Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies, where she contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations, performance events, and knowledge exchange. Her international performances and teaching engagements—in Prague, Croatia, Beijing, and London—demonstrate the global reach of her artistic and scholarly practice.

Kerryn Wiseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Dance
• Performance and Technology
• Virtual Reality
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Kerryn Wise is a Senior Lecturer in Performing Arts at De Montfort University (DMU), affiliated with the School of Humanities and Performing Arts within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She is a renowned dance artist and researcher specializing in the integration of digital technologies with performance, and co-leads Displace Studio, a Mixed Reality Performance Studio. Her work bridges academic research and artistic practice, with extensive national and international exhibition. Her research focuses on practice-based inquiry into dance and technology, particularly virtual reality (VR), 360 video, and volumetric capture. Key interests include embodiment in immersive environments, audience engagement, site-specific performance, and the intersection of live and digital media. She has developed innovative performances such as Dis_Place , Facades , and Replica , which combine live dance with immersive technologies to create multi-sensory experiences. The recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in exploring how digital technologies transform performance and audience perception. Themes include kinaesthetic empathy, ethereal embodiment, spatial disorientation, and the emotional impact of photorealistic virtual performers. Her work often involves one-to-one audience experiences, emphasizing intimacy and agency within virtual spaces. The integration of sound, movement, and technology is central to her artistic and scholarly output. Questlab Digital Dance Artist, Studio Wayne McGregor, 2018-19 Dr Wise has successfully secured external funding from Arts Council England, The Space, and the University of Nottingham for projects including Dis_Place , Facades , and Replica , demonstrating strong grant acquisition and project leadership. She supervises postgraduate research students, including David Hughes as second supervisor, and contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and public engagements. Her consultancy roles with Tom Dale Dance Company, Near Now, and the British Film Institute further extend her impact beyond academia. She co-leads Displace Studio, a dedicated space for developing mixed reality performance, and is affiliated with the Institute of Drama, Dance and Performance Studies and the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT) at DMU. These affiliations support interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in digital performance.

• Cultural Philosophy
• Intercultural Aesthetics
• Phenomenology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Rolf Elberfeld serves as a Professor at the Institute of Philosophy, University of Hildesheim . He leads the DFG Centre for Advanced Study "Philosophizing in a Globalized World" (2024-2028) and the Koselleck Project "Histories of Philosophy in a Global Perspective" (2019-2024). His academic roles include membership in the Herder-Kolleg Center for Transdisciplinary Cultural Research , examination board representation for multiple intercultural philosophy programs, and leadership in promoting global philosophical discourse. Research focus on cultural philosophy , intercultural aesthetics , phenomenology , and East-West comparative studies Key projects: DFG Centre for Advanced Study , Koselleck Project , and Rudolf zur Lippe Archive His research interests span the philosophy of the body in intercultural contexts, Chinese and Japanese philosophy, phenomenological approaches to sensory experience, and global histories of philosophical modernity. He pioneers "transformative phenomenology" through transdisciplinary frameworks. Recent publications reveal a pattern of "intertextual phenomenology" applied to non-Western traditions, with emphasis on Daoist-Heideggerian parallels, Zen philosophical praxis, and intercultural ethics. His work systematically challenges Eurocentric knowledge structures. Scientific recognition includes: DFG Centre for Advanced Study (2024-2028) Koselleck Project (2019-2024) Leadership in Polylog. Journal for Intercultural Philosophy Co-editorship of Comparative Aesthetics series As spokesperson for DFG research , he drives initiatives for "philosophy as a game of life and death" , emphasizing its existential dimensions. The Institute's "Philosophy and Practice" program under his guidance explores applied forms from clownerie to intercultural ethics.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethnography
• European Traditional Cultures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claus-Marco Dieterich is a Lecturer and Managing Director of the German Society for Empirical Cultural Studies (DGEKW) at the Institute for Empirical Cultural Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy, Philipps University of Marburg. He specializes in historical and contemporary everyday cultures across Europe. Academic Role: Lecturer with focus on cultural anthropology Institution: Philipps University of Marburg Research Focus: Cultural rituals, media representation, and material culture His research spans topics including mass culture, ritual theory, and cultural materiality. Publications like "Terroir. Zur Aushandlung von Natur und Kultur im Weinbau" (2023) and "Postcards from Marburg" (2008) demonstrate his expertise in analyzing cultural practices through ethnographic lenses. He has taught courses on smoking culture, academic environments, and sensory anthropology. His work bridges theoretical concepts with empirical field studies, particularly examining rural spaces, temporal dynamics, and cultural conflicts.

D'Ursel Alainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Music Theatre
• Early Music
• Jazz Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alain D'Ursel is a Lecturer at the International Lassaad Theatre School within the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, where he has taught body awareness since 1985. His career bridges somatic practices, physical therapy, and performing arts pedagogy, with a focus on the body’s role in artistic and therapeutic contexts. Graduate of Jacques Lecoq International Theatre School (1973-1975) Practitioner and teacher of the Muscular Chains method (since 1982) Trained in the Mathias Alexander Method and Traditional Chinese Medicine Active in European educational projects like Mus-E (Yehudi Menuhin Foundation) His research integrates Music Theatre , Physical Therapy , and Somatics , emphasizing the interplay between movement, rhythm, and anatomical understanding in artistic practices. He founded the Laboratoires d'Anatomie Poétique , merging poetic exploration with somatic science, and contributes to training programs in Belgium and abroad.

Ilona Krawczykمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Physical Theatre
• Experimental Music
• Sound Art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ilona Krawczyk is a Lecturer in Acting at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in post-Grotowskian performance training and interdisciplinary artistic research. She holds a Practice-as-Research PhD from the University of Huddersfield, focusing on embodied voicework and performer wellbeing. Her work bridges physical theatre, experimental music, and sound art, emphasizing ethical and aesthetic innovation in performance. Education: PhD in Drama, Dance & Performance (University of Huddersfield) MA in Acting (Manchester Metropolitan University, joint program with Song of the Goat Theatre) Graduate Diploma in Musical Theatre (CAPITOL, Poland) Her research investigates the intersection of voice, body, and technology, particularly through collaborations with institutions like the Replica Institute for Creative Anticipation and Performing Arts. She explores how wearable design and AI intersect with ethical performance practices. Key projects include the DreamVoice practice and site-specific performance-sound installations like Wild Symphonies and Soundings . Notable Projects: Founder of DreamVoice practice Co-founder of Insoundout collective Artistic director of Soundings (site-specific performances) Grants & Funding: Recipient of the North of England Consortium for Arts and Humanities studentship for her doctoral research. Labs/Teams: Collaborates actively with the Replica Institute, focusing on AI and ethical performance, and maintains ties with international groups like Mechanical Animal Corporation and Drift Ensemble.

Nisha Ramayyaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary and Experimental Poetry
• Postcolonial Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nisha Ramayya is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing and Co-Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Queen Mary University of London's School of English and Drama. She holds a BA in English and MA in Poetic Practice from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD in Practice-Based Research from RHUL. Her work bridges experimental poetry, critical race theory, and decolonial studies, focusing on intersections of gender, race, class, and caste in postcolonial contexts. Notable works include States of the Body Produced by Love (Ignota Books, 2019), exploring British-Indian identity through Sanskrit poetics, and Threads (clinic press, 2018), co-authored with Sandeep Parmar and Bhanu Kapil, critiquing whiteness in literary traditions. Ramayya’s research spans Black studies, feminist theory, and visual poetry, with contributions to journals like English: Journal of the English Association . She co-founded the Race & Poetry & Poetics in the UK research group and collaborates with Generative Constraints on interdisciplinary projects such as Break Up Variations . Her creative-critical work often involves ritual, Tantra, and decolonial frameworks, as seen in her contributions to Ignota Books’ projects, including the Ignota Diary 2024 and events like As Above, So Below: Gaia Today (2023). Teaching includes creative writing modules on translation and poetry. She advises doctoral students in experimental poetics, postcolonial literatures, and critical race studies. Ramayya’s activism includes supporting Palestinian solidarity efforts and co-organizing events addressing climate justice and ecological interconnectedness. Labs/Teams: Generative Constraints, Race & Poetry & Poetics in the UK, Ignota Books collaborative network.

John Habron-Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music for health and wellbeing
• Music education (history, theory, practice)
• Music and movement therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor John Habron-James is the Head of Music, Health and Wellbeing at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), leading a team of 11 staff in the Student Health and Wellbeing Hub. He holds academic qualifications including BA, MA (Music Composition), PhD, and MA (Music Therapy). His research focuses on intersections between music, movement, and wellbeing, particularly through Dalcroze Eurhythmics. He has led international conferences like the International Conference of Dalcroze Studies (2013-2023) and serves on multiple academic committees including the RNCM’s Research Ethics Committee. Research areas: Music therapy, music education history, somatic practices, medical humanities Key roles: PhD supervisor, editorial board member (International Journal of Music Education, Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices) Awards: Ingham Memorial Award (2024), Honorary Lifetime Membership (Dalcroze UK) His current projects include co-editing Navigating Landscapes of Dalcroze Practice: Histories of Music and Movement (2025) and researching music therapist Priscilla Barclay’s legacy. He supervises doctoral research in music pedagogy and wellbeing, with completed PhDs on topics like Alexander Technique for musicians and eco-literate performance practices.