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Rebecca Prattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anatomy
• Fascial System Research
• Histology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rebecca Pratt is a tenured Professor in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB), where she has been a faculty member since January 2018. She previously held professorial roles at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), where she taught anatomy, embryology, neuroanatomy, physiology, and histology, and served as Associate Professor and Director of Histology at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She also held appointments at Grand Valley State University and completed postdoctoral training at Purdue University. Ph.D., Cell Biology and Oncology, Purdue University B.S., Zoology and Botany/Plant Pathology, Michigan State University Dr. Pratt's research focuses on the fascial system and its role in whole-body health, including fascial continuity, muscle attachment, somatic pain transmission, and biochemical communication. She integrates radiology into anatomy education and advocates for evidence-based medical curricula. Her work bridges clinical anatomy, histology, embryology, and physiology with modern educational practices. Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on fascial anatomy, medical education innovation, and the integration of imaging in teaching. Themes include plastination, generational learning trends, and fascia’s role in women's health and athletic performance, published in journals like Clinical Anatomy and Anatomical Sciences Education , as well as in Women and Men’s Health and NIKE magazines. Scientific awards and honors include: Basmajian Award (American Association of Anatomy) Keith and Marion Moore Award (AAA) Five consecutive Golden Apple Teaching Awards at MSUCOM Golden Apple Award at OUWB Dr. Pratt has served in major leadership roles, including President of the International Fascia Research Society, Board Member of the American Association of Anatomy (AAA) and the American Association of Clinical Anatomy (AACA), and Chair of multiple AAA committees. She is a Visiting Anatomy Professor at Weill Cornell and St. George’s University School of Medicine, and faculty advisor for the Docapellas at OUWB. She has been an invited speaker internationally and contributed to high-impact projects like the BodyWorlds Fascial Net Plastination Project. She actively serves on OUWB’s Admissions and Student Promotion and Retention Committees. Dr. Pratt leads and organizes major international initiatives, including the Women's Clinical Health Summit in Rio de Janeiro (2024) and the Fascia Research Congress in New Orleans (2025), fostering global collaboration in fascial science. Her lab and research team focus on fascial anatomy and medical education, working closely with institutions in Italy (University of Padova) and Germany (BodyWorlds project).

Petra Kuppersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disability Studies
• Performance Art
• Ecocriticism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Petra Kuppers is a Professor at the University of Michigan, specializing in disability culture, performance art, and ecocriticism. She holds a PhD from Falmouth College of Art/Plymouth University (1999) and is affiliated with multiple departments, including English, Drama, and Gender Studies. Her work bridges academic research with community-based performance, emphasizing socially just futures through art. Key roles include Artistic Director of The Olimpias, co-founder of Turtle Disco, and a Just Tech Fellow (2024–2026) for 'Planting Disabled Futures,' a VR project blending disability culture and environmental ethics. She teaches graduate courses on disability studies and creative writing, advising students through a monthly 'Research Coven.' Kuppers has authored influential books like *Disability and Contemporary Performance* (2003) and *Eco Soma* (2022), recognized with awards such as the Guggenheim Fellowship and ATHE Book Prize. Her poetry collections, including *Gut Botany* (2020) and *Diver Beneath the Street* (2024), explore intersections of disability, ecology, and true crime. Her research spans crip ecologies, archival activism, and somatic methods, with recent projects including *Crip/Mad Archive Dances* and participatory events like 'Crip Drifts.' She emphasizes accessibility in performance, digital art, and public engagement, often collaborating with Indigenous communities and global disability collectives.

Marion Kantمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musicology
• Dance History
• Body Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Marion Kant is a Lecturer in the Department of German at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. Her work bridges musicology and dance history, focusing on body politics, the history and aesthetics of performance (theatre, opera, dance, ballet), German-Jewish relations, Nazi ideology, and anti-fascist exile. Her research explores the intersection of physical culture, nationalism, and avant-garde arts. She is currently editing a six-volume Cultural History of Dance for Bloomsbury, examining German nationalism and movement concepts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Her publications span German physical cultures, nationalist ideologies, and the role of dance in exile communities. Key Research Themes: Body aesthetics, German-Jewish assimilation, Nazi cultural policies, avant-garde movements, and transnational exile networks. Notable Projects: Analysis of Nazi-era dance policies, documentation of anti-fascist artists in Los Angeles, and historical studies of German physical cultures.

Lizzie Mullerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical Heritage Studies
• Museum and Archive Studies
• Art History and Theory
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Lizzie Muller serves as Director of Research in the School of Art & Design at the University of New South Wales. An accomplished curator and researcher, she specializes in audience experience and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a particular focus on the future of museums as sites of knowledge production. Her research bridges curatorial practice with theories and methods from participatory design and interaction design, developing audience-centered curatorial methodologies and innovative approaches to audience research. Her work extends to preservation and archiving, particularly experiential documentation and oral histories of media art. Co-author of Curating Lively Objects: Exhibitions Beyond Disciplines (Routledge Museum Studies Series, 2022) Elected Councillor of the Sydney Culture Network Co-founder of the bi-monthly Sydney Culture Data Salon with Keir Winesmith Muller's research output demonstrates a consistent trajectory exploring the intersection of art, science, and technology through major international exhibitions including Human Non Human (Powerhouse Museum, 2018/19) and A Working Model of the World (staged across UNSW Galleries, Parsons School of Design, and University of Dundee). Her recent work focuses on art-science collaborations, deep time history through the ARC Centre for Excellence in Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, and the development of audience-centered curatorial frameworks. Scientific Awards: 2024 ADA Deans Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Supervision Muller leads significant research initiatives as Chief Investigator on multiple ARC-funded projects including the ARC Linkage project Curating Third Space: The Value of ArtScience Collaboration and SSHRC-funded research on The Living Effect and Curating Lively Objects . She has supervised numerous PhD and MFA candidates, with a special focus on curatorial practice-based research, and currently serves as Program Director of the Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership at UNSW Art & Design.

Jacqui Gingrasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Health
• Fat Studies
• Critical Pedagogies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacqui Gingras is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a BSc from the University of British Columbia, an MSc from the University of Alberta, and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on social health movements, fat studies, critical pedagogies, and decolonization within healthcare and education systems. She is the founding editor of the Journal of Critical Dietetics , an open-access journal advancing critical perspectives in nutrition science. Dr. Gingras' work examines intersections of colonial neoliberal economics, intersectional feminisms, and health activism. Her expertise includes healthism critiques, weight stigma, and the sociology of healthcare professions. She teaches courses on health and society, sociology of education, and food studies. She is affiliated with the Communication & Culture graduate program and has published in Journal of Sociology , Critical Public Health , and Fat Studies Journal . Currently on leave during Winter 2025, her academic contributions bridge theory and praxis through autoethnographic and collaborative methodologies. Her editorial work and research emphasize transformative education and healthcare systems, prioritizing marginalized voices in health equity advocacy. She actively critiques professional gatekeeping in dietetics and promotes inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

Veronica Perales Blancoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art & Technology Integration
• Ecofeminism
• Environmental Activism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Verónica Perales Blanco is a Professor in the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Fine Arts, specializing in Drawing. Her artistic research explores intersections of Art/Technology/Ecology , with a focus on ecofeminism , environmental activism , and corporeal perception . PhD in Fine Arts from Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (2005) Co-founder of Transnational Temps art collective (2001) Coordinates Drawing While Moving educational innovation project Her work addresses planetary embodiment through outdoor learning, participatory installations, and multisensory mapping. Recent publications examine AI integration in artistic practices , interspecies empathy , and ecological awareness amplification . Current affiliations include: OPEN ART research group (GID-Grupo de Innovación Docente) Active Artistic Practices and Citizenship research group Key collaborations span: Stephanie Whitelaw (walking arts) Elise Ashby (ecological mapping) Fred Adam (cosmosis workshops)

• Music Technology
• Music Psychology
• Embodied Music Cognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexander Refsum Jensenius is a Professor of Music Technology and Director of the RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion at the University of Oslo. He also leads the fourMs Lab and co-founded the MishMash Centre for AI and Creativity. His work bridges musicology, psychology, and technology, focusing on embodied music cognition, human motion analysis, and creative applications of AI. Notably, he pioneered research on air guitar motion and human micromotion through projects like the Oslo Standstill Database . Educated at the University of Oslo (BA in Music and Mathematics, MA in Musicology) and Chalmers University of Technology (MSc in Applied IT), Jensenius holds a PhD in Music Technology from UiO. He has held visiting researcher roles at UC Berkeley, McGill University, and KTH. Leadership roles include Department of Musicology Head (2013–2016) and Steering Committee Chair for the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME, 2011–2022). Research interests span music-related body motion, AI in creative contexts, and open research practices. Key contributions include the Music Moves and Motion Capture MOOCs, the Musical Gestures Toolbox software, and monographs like Sound Actions and Sonic Design . His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with projects addressing ventilation systems' acoustic properties and cell culture vibrational effects. Awards include the European Open Data Champion recognition. He advocates for open science and maintains extensive digital archives of research materials, emphasizing institutional web pages as critical research infrastructure.

Emily Brayshawمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Performance Costume
• Fashion History
• Textile Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Emily Brayshaw is an Honorary Research Fellow and Casual Academic at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. She combines scholarly work in critical costume studies with theatrical costume design and viola performance . Holding a 2016 PhD in Design from UTS and a BA (Hons) from the University of New South Wales, her research spans fashion history, performance costume, and material culture. Current Appointments: Honorary Research Fellow (2019-2026), Casual Academic in Design/Fashion History Research Themes: WWI dress, kitsch aesthetics, sustainability in costume, shoe studies, and body-garment dynamics Her interdisciplinary work connects fashion theory with theatre practice, examining costume's psychological and ethical dimensions. Publications since 2014 explore topics ranging from vaudeville's racialized costumes to contemporary footwear trends . She actively contributes to public discourse through The Conversation and maintains memberships in the Footwear Research Network and Association of Dress Historians . Recent scholarship reveals trends in 20th-century costume methodology , WWI fashion dynamics , and shoe symbolism across media. Articles like 'Dressing for the Viola' (2023) and 'From Caftan King to Peacock Pasha' (2024) demonstrate her focus on gendered performance wear and orientalist fashion . Her 2021 Journal of Aesthetics & Culture translation of Schlemmer's kitsch manuscript bridges historical avant-garde theory with modern practice. As a public intellectual, Emily has completed over 100 media interviews since 2020, covering topics like Crocs' cultural resurgence and vaudeville's legacy . Her teaching encompasses fashion theory, critical thinking, and costume history, while she simultaneously serves as principal viola for the Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra.

Martin Weltonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Sensory Cultures
• Choreography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Martin Welton holds the position of Professor of Theatre and Performance and Deputy Head of the School of English and Drama at Queen Mary University of London. He joined the university in 2002 following his PhD from the University of Surrey and prior work as a performer in experimental dance and theatre. Education: BA (Hons), MPhil (Birmingham) PhD (Surrey) Research Interests: Welton’s work focuses on contemporary theatre and dance, theories of atmosphere, sensory cultures, and intersections between performance and tourism. He collaborates with artists and institutions like Rosemary Lee, Sound&Fury, and Battersea Arts Centre. Notable projects include the ArtsCross network and the £250K Digital Studio for immersive technologies. Articles and Trends: His publications explore atmospheric aesthetics, choreography, and immersive technologies. Recent work engages with climate in performance and cross-cultural collaborations. Grants and Awards: Welton secured £59,369 from the AHRC for immersive theatre projects and £250K for the Digital Studio. He has held roles such as Deputy Dean for Research (2020–2023) and Head of Drama (2023–2024). Supervision and Mentorship: He mentors through the Kings/QMUL/UCL BMentor programme and has examined over 20 PhDs across institutions. His supervision includes projects on affective collectives and phenomenology of sound. Labs and Collaborations: Leads ArtsCross , a transnational choreographic network, and co-edits the Routledge Handbook of Atmospheres . His Digital Studio supports artists like Alexander Whitley and Seth Kriebel.

Ross Armstrongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Musculoskeletal screening
• Hypermobility
• Systematic reviews
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ross Armstrong is an Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal and Population Health at the University of Cumbria's Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, serving as Programme Lead for the Master of Research programme. He previously held roles at Edge Hill University and has extensive clinical experience in NHS, private practice, professional sports (including Liverpool FC and Gillingham FC academies), military, and international events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. His research focuses on musculoskeletal screening, hypermobility, systematic reviews, and dance medicine. He leads the Healthy Ageing Research Team and co-leads the Rehabilitation and Healthy Lives Group and Systematic Review Group. Education: BSc (Hons) Sports Science and Physiology (University of Leeds, 1998); MSc Physiotherapy (Teesside University, 2002); MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine (Queen Mary University, 2013); PhD (Musculoskeletal Screening: Implications for Injury and Performance, Edge Hill University). Research interests include injury prevention, clinical prediction rules, and dance medicine. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, Cochrane reviews, and book chapters. Current roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Telethusa and Frontiers in Sport and Active Living , plus external advisory roles for physiotherapy programs. Grants: £50,000 co-applicant for the EPSRC NortHFutures 2025 project on digital health technologies for frailty monitoring. Active in supervising PhD candidates with a focus on musculoskeletal health and rehabilitation. Labs/Teams: Leads the Healthy Ageing Research Team and collaborates with the Brazil/UK Dance Medicine and Science Network and Somatic Practice and Chronic Pain networks.

Elvira Croisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Education
• Participatory Arts
• Social Change through Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elvira Crois is an Assistant Professor and postdoctoral researcher at the Brussels Research Centre on Innovation in Learning and Diversity (BILD) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on participatory arts, climate education, and worldmaking processes for social change. She coordinates the Erasmus+ project 'Codename Seedling', exploring youth-led climate activism through arts. Her work bridges education, performance studies, and environmental advocacy. Elvira holds a joint PhD from the University of Antwerp (Theatre and Intermedia) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Adult Educational Sciences). Her doctoral thesis examined performer training in participatory theatre, using second-person ethnography to analyze audience-performer dynamics. She also leads the 'Worldmaking' community of practice, fostering collaborations between arts educators and social justice practitioners. Her research interests include climate justice pedagogy, participatory methodologies, and the role of creativity in youth activism. She has coordinated EU-funded projects across Belgium, Denmark, the UK, Portugal, and France, emphasizing arts-based advocacy tools and impact-driven strategies. Key Projects: Codename Seedling (Climate Justice), Wave Makers (Youth & Ocean Health) Grants: Erasmus+ KA2, Erasmus+ Youth in Action Professional Roles: Erasmus+ Project Assessor, Apaya Network Member Elvira’s work extends to public engagement through comics (e.g., 'Cave Comic') and innovative educational resources. She advocates for 'slow science' approaches to counter academic pressures, emphasizing collaborative and reflective research practices.

• Ethnomusicology
• Liminality
• Cultural Anthropology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean Williams is a Professor of Ethnomusicology at The Evergreen State College, specializing in interdisciplinary cultural studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Music from the University of Washington (1990), an M.A. (1985), and a B.A. from UC Berkeley (1981). His research focuses on liminality, cultural identity, and the intersection of music with language, religion, and food, particularly in Irish and Sundanese contexts. Teaching with a collaborative approach, Williams emphasizes experiential learning through music performance, critical analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He has taught programs in Irish Studies, including a study abroad in Ireland, and integrates insights from physics, philosophy, and other disciplines into his curriculum. His award-winning book and edited volumes explore topics like Irish traditional music, Sundanese vocal practices, and music's role in cultural revival. Research Interests: Liminality, ethnomusicology, cultural anthropology, Irish Studies, Sundanese music, music education, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Recent Offerings: Programs on Ireland's history, liminal spaces in media, and expressive culture in America. Upcoming: Ireland in History and Memory (2025-2026). His publications span ethnomusicological research, music and religion, and culinary anthropology, reflecting a commitment to linking cultural practices across borders. Despite no listed awards, his work is noted for its interdisciplinary rigor and impact on pedagogical innovation. Williams currently advises no listed students but collaborates extensively with colleagues across departments. No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, though his work suggests involvement in cultural preservation projects and international fieldwork.

• Captions and Accessibility
• Multimodal Communication
• Embodiment in Rhetoric
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janine Butler serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), Rochester Institute of Technology. Her teaching portfolio includes Writing Seminar, Leadership and Accessible Technology, and Science, Technology, and Values, where she emphasizes critical thinking, rhetorical strategies, and accessible communication practices for diverse learners. Dr. Butler's academic credentials span foundational and advanced studies in rhetoric and writing: BA in English (Language, Writing, and Rhetoric; minor in Philosophy), University of Maryland MA in English (Writing Studies), Montclair State University PhD in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication, East Carolina University Her research centers on captions as critical accessibility infrastructure, examining multimodal communication and embodiment through rhetorical, pedagogical, and experiential lenses. She investigates how caption design impacts Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences across digital media, live performances, and educational contexts, advocating for socially just communication practices that center accessibility as an ongoing communal process. Analysis of her 2017-2024 publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory focused on captioning's rhetorical dimensions. Her work systematically explores caption integration in video composition, live performance, and television while addressing broader implications for digital equity, multilingual accessibility, and embodied learning. This research bridges composition studies, deaf studies, and media theory, establishing captions as dynamic sites for rhetorical invention and social change. Scientific awards were not documented in the provided materials. Dr. Butler's mentorship philosophy emphasizes reciprocal learning between educator and students, reflected in her course designs that cultivate leadership through accessible technologies. While specific grant funding and advisee details remain unspecified, her Leadership and Accessible Technology course demonstrates active engagement with real-world accessibility advocacy, including legal frameworks and emerging technologies like CART services.

Michael Wilkinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Religion
• Globalization Studies
• Pentecostalism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Wilkinson is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Trinity Western University's Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences. His research focuses on cultural analyses of religion, globalization, and Pentecostalism, with a particular emphasis on immigration and religious adaptation. He holds a PhD from the University of Ottawa (1999) and has authored numerous books and articles on global Pentecostal movements, Canadian religious institutions, and faith communities in multicultural contexts. Dr. Wilkinson has received prestigious awards, including SSHRC grants for projects on congregational flourishing and religious diversity. He served as President of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (2015-2016) and Director of the Religion in Canada Institute (2007-2017). His current work explores the intersection of globalization, religious identity, and immigrant integration. His research highlights themes such as megachurch dynamics, the decline of institutional religion in Canada, and the role of prayer and ritual in charismatic Christianity. He teaches courses on the sociology of religion, globalization, and contemporary social theory. Award highlights include the SSHRC Awards to Scholarly Publications Program for After the Revival (2019) and A Culture of Faith (2015). He has held visiting fellowships at the University of Cambridge and the University of Victoria. Dr. Wilkinson’s academic contributions span global Pentecostalism, religious migration, and the sociology of religious practices. He is currently on sabbatical for the Spring 2025 semester.

• Religious Studies
• Digital Religion
• Cross-cultural Religious Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Linda Annunen is a Project Researcher in Theology and the Study of Religions at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Human and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on religious communities, digital media, and pandemic-induced adaptations, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through cross-cultural research. Key projects: ReCoVirA (Religious Communities in a Virtual Age), RelEx (Social Exclusion and Religion), EU LeNeRe (Learning from New Religion and Spirituality) Her research explores the intersection of digital technology, religious practices, and community belonging. Recent publications analyze: Digital adaptation in Finnish religious communities Buddhist education during the pandemic New spiritual practices in post-secular contexts Methodological innovations in religious studies She actively participates in academic conferences, presenting on topics like virtual authority ecologies and body theology integration in the ELCF. Collaborations span Finland and international networks.