جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David Dartsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interactive Media
• Speculative Design
• Public Art
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Darts is a Global Network Associate Professor of the Arts at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. He directs the Laboratory of the Future Present, an artistic research studio exploring speculative design and societal issues through interactive media. His work spans installations, curatorial projects, and public interventions addressing themes like personal space, environmental interaction, and decentralized digital collaboration. Education details are not explicitly provided, but his professional roles and projects indicate extensive involvement in academic and creative spheres. Research interests include interactive technology, public art, and speculative design. His notable projects include the Personal Space Suit (2024), PirateBox (2011–2019), and the Nomad Lab exhibition (2020). His exhibitions and projects have been featured in venues like Alserkal Avenue (Dubai), NYU Abu Dhabi, and the Conflux Festival (New York). Awards or grants are not mentioned, but his work has received international media coverage in outlets like New Scientist and Wired Italia . Advising and grants: While no formal advisees are listed, Darts has curated exhibitions and collaborative projects involving artists and researchers. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams, such as the Playable Sculpture project with multiple artists. Labs/Teams: Directs the Laboratory of the Future Present and collaborates with institutions like Baltan Laboratories and NYU Abu Dhabi.

• Transnational Film Studies
• East Asian Cinema
• Film Festivals
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Nikki Ji-Yeon Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Asian Media at Nottingham Trent University's Department of Humanities, School of Social Sciences. With prior academic appointments at Yonsei University and Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, her career bridges UK and Korean academic spheres. She co-founded the London Korean Film Festival in 2001 and maintains active industry connections as a former independent documentary filmmaker and film event interpreter. Her educational background includes: BA and MA in Sociology from Yonsei University, Seoul MA in TV Documentary from Goldsmiths College, University of London PhD in Cultural Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London Lee's research specializes in transnational East Asian cinema with emphases on Korean and Chinese film industries, film festival circuits, and cinematic soundscapes. Her work critically examines globalization's impact on film production, auteur branding, audience reception, and co-production models, particularly investigating how cultural specificity navigates global markets. Current projects explore Korean film sound design, China-Korea media collaborations, and East Asian television drama formats. Analysis of her 2018-2025 publications reveals evolving research trajectories: early work focused on film festival politics and auteur studies (e.g., Park Chan-wook), while recent scholarship increasingly engages with sound studies and occult genres in Korean cinema. Her output consistently bridges industrial analysis with cultural criticism, demonstrating expertise in both Korean cinematic traditions and transnational media flows. Lee has significantly contributed to academic discourse through editorial projects including co-editing The Korean Cinema Book (BFI/Palgrave Macmillan) and Japanese Cinema (Routledge). Her publications in Cinema Journal and Screen establish her as a key voice in East Asian film studies, with Korea Film Council (KOFIC) recognizing her expertise through commissioned research on UK distribution patterns.

• Race and Media
• Black Studies
• Gender and Sexuality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brittnay Proctor-Habil is an Assistant Professor of Race and Media in the School of Media Studies at The New School. Her research focuses on performance, popular culture, and sound/visual culture at the intersection of blackness, gender, and sexuality. She authored Minnie Riperton’s Come to My Garden (2022) and is currently working on two book projects: one tracing Black Southern migration to California through sound, and another analyzing funk music’s gender and sexuality discourses via LP records and CDs. Proctor-Habil holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a B.A. from the University of California, Riverside. Her scholarly work spans platforms like Essence.com , Journal of Popular Music Studies , and ASAP/Journal . She teaches courses such as Black Feminist Media Methods and Blaxploitation Films , and supervises thesis projects. Her writing often intersects cultural critique, Black studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Stacy E. Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musical Theatre
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• American Musical History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stacy E. Wolf is Professor of Theater in the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University, where she also serves as Director of Fellowships and Founding Director of the Program in Music Theater. She will serve as Acting Chair of the Lewis Center for the Arts in fall 2025. Wolf is one of America's foremost scholars on musical theatre, with extensive publications exploring gender, sexuality, and American culture through the lens of musical performance. Wolf's educational background includes a B.A. in English from Yale University, an M.A. in Drama from the University of Virginia, and a Ph.D. in Theater from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her academic journey has positioned her at the forefront of musical theatre scholarship, where she has helped establish this field as a legitimate area of academic study. Her research interests focus on musical theatre as a cultural phenomenon , particularly examining gender and sexuality in the American musical , feminist approaches to performance , and the relationship between musical theatre and American history . Wolf investigates how musicals both shape and are shaped by larger cultural forces, challenging assumptions about musical theatre as merely entertainment rather than serious art. She explores the pleasure principle in musical theatre while analyzing its political and social dimensions, examining how this commercial art form can simultaneously be cutting-edge and culturally significant. Wolf's publications reveal a consistent focus on feminist perspectives in musical theatre history , with particular attention to how women and LGBTQ+ communities engage with and reinterpret musicals . Her work spans from historical analysis of Broadway classics to contemporary examinations of how musicals function in community settings beyond professional theatre. Recent scholarship increasingly addresses diversity and inclusion in musical theatre , examining how productions in educational settings can empower students of color and create pathways for greater representation on professional stages. Guggenheim Fellow (2017) President's Award for Distinguished Teaching (2017) 2024 Distinguished Scholar by the American Society for Theatre Research Two Bogliasco Fellowships As an educator, Wolf has mentored numerous students including Abigail Jean-Baptiste, with whom she collaborated on the course 'Sondheim's Musicals and the Making of America.' Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, encouraging students to see no separation between art-making and scholarship. Wolf has received significant grant support for her research, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship that enabled deep exploration of musical theatre's cultural impact across America. Wolf is actively involved in Princeton's artistic community as a faculty fellow at Wilson College and academic fellow for the women's basketball team. She regularly participates in student productions, attending rehearsals and leading talkbacks. Her current research includes a book on feminist approaches to musical theatre (co-written with Paige Allen) and an article examining composer Jeanine Tesori's contributions to the field.

Dina Danishمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conceptual Art
• Language and Art
• Performance Art
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dina Danish (b. 1981, Paris) is an Egyptian-Danish artist and educator working at the intersection of language, historical reinterpretation, and conceptual practice. She holds a Lecturer position at the Fine Arts department of KABK in The Hague and serves as a teaching mentor at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam . Guest teaching roles include the Sandberg Institute and American University in Cairo . Education : BA from American University in Cairo; MFA from California College of the Arts (San Francisco) Residencies : Rijksakademie Amsterdam, Spinola Banna Italy, PiST/// Istanbul, A.i.R. Dubai, Affiliated Fellow at American Academy in Rome Her research explores humor, mistranslation, and overlooked historical moments , often through video art, performance, and text-based installations . Key themes include linguistic structures, cultural memory, and Dadaist methodologies . Recent projects examine ancient motifs in contemporary art (e.g., Jean-Baptiste Maitre) and political commentary through playful abstraction . Notable exhibitions at SFMOMA, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, and Kunsthall Oslo highlight her focus on translation errors, sound poetry, and archival interventions . Volkskrant Award finalist Abraaj Art Prize nominee Illy Present Future Prize recipient Celeste Award nominee Barclay Simpson Award nominee Dina collaborates with institutions like Hotel Maria Kapel and De Nederlandsche Bank , and co-curated a Rijksakademie anniversary exhibition. Her work is represented by galleries in Amsterdam, Milan, and Zurich.

David Imhoofمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern European History
• German History
• Cultural History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Imhoof is Professor of History at Susquehanna University and serves as the NCAA Division III Faculty Athletic Representative. He has twice chaired the History Department (2006-2015, 2020-2023) and directed the Global Opportunities (GO) Austria study abroad program since 2010. His research focuses on cultural and political history in 20th-century Germany with particular emphasis on Göttingen between the World Wars. Education : Ph.D. in History from the University of Texas at Austin, B.A. in History and Liberal Arts from Trinity University. Imhoof's research explores how cultural practices like sports, music festivals, and film shaped political integration in Weimar and Nazi Germany. His current projects include a biography of a Nazi mayor and a history of Germany's 20th-century recording industry. He has published extensively on topics ranging from the Total Work of Art concept to sound studies in German contexts. His recent publications form trends in cultural history, media studies, and political integration analysis. These works examine how music, sports, and film served as vectors for both traditional values and ideological transformation during Germany's turbulent 20th century. Scientific Awards : Multiple Susquehanna Research Grants, DAAD Fellowship, Nachtegall Junior Scholar Award, and Presidential Scholar at Trinity University. Imhoof advises senior theses and independent study projects. He has led assessment reforms in Susquehanna's history department and coordinated over $3,500 in donor campaigns. As director of GO Austria, he develops international curricula and faculty training programs. He co-founded Susquehanna's Holocaust-Genocide Studies Group (2000-2014) and leads a rock band Faculty Lounge with fellow professors. His service includes NCAA representation, university strategic planning, and organizing academic events ranging from opera performances to Holocaust survivor talks.

Juan Medina Contrerasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Studies
• Communication
• Political Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juan Medina Contreras is a faculty member at the Faculty of Communication, University of Salamanca . He holds a Doctorate in Communication , a Degree in Journalism , an Expert in Gender and Communication , and a Master in Screenwriting and Political Image Consulting . His career spans academic research, teaching, and professional training in communication. His research focuses on film studies , political communication , gender representation , and visual rhetoric . Notable contributions include analyzing female archetypes in the [REC] saga, the portrayal of defense organizations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the role of cinematic editing in shaping political and cultural narratives. His 15 most recent publications span 2014–2021 , with recurring themes in Spanish cinema , gender dynamics , political advertising , and historical memory . He has also explored digital photography ethics and citizen journalism challenges. While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his work includes a research study on quality of life for disabled women in Palencia (2014). He has supervised theses and contributed to books like Género negro sin límites (2019) and La estética televisiva en las series contemporáneas (2018).

• Cinematography
• Film Art
• Documentary Filmmaking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ryszard Lenczewski is a distinguished Professor of Film Art at The Leon Schiller National Higher School of Film, Television and Theatre in Łódź, where he has served as a lecturer at the Cinematography Department since his graduation in 1974. He held the position of Vice-Dean from 2008 to 2014 and has been instrumental in shaping generations of Polish cinematographers. As a member of prestigious film organizations including the Society of Cinematographers (PSC), the European Film Academy (EFA), the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), and the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), Lenczewski has established himself as a significant figure in international cinema. Lenczewski's research and creative interests span cinematography, film art, documentary filmmaking, visual storytelling, and camera techniques. His extensive filmography demonstrates mastery across feature films, documentaries, and television productions, with notable works including the Oscar-winning film "Ida" (2013) where he served as cinematographer. His approach combines technical precision with profound artistic expression, emphasizing visual narrative and emotional depth through innovative camera work and lighting techniques. Throughout his career, Lenczewski has supervised numerous student films, guiding emerging talent in cinematography techniques and visual storytelling. His pedagogical approach emphasizes hands-on experience and creative experimentation, reflected in the diverse range of student projects he has mentored from 2013 through 2025. 2013 Decoration Silver Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis 2015 Golden Camera 300 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Manaki Brothers Film Festival 2018 Gold Medal "Gloria Artis - For Merit to Culture" 2019 "Golden Glan" award from Charlie cinema in Łódź 2020 Society of Cinematographers (PSC) Lifetime Achievement Award 2022 Polish Filmmakers Association Award 2024 Silver Cross of Merit Lenczewski's creative output reveals a consistent exploration of visual narrative techniques, with recent student projects focusing on experimental cinematography, sensory film experiences, and innovative approaches to time, space, and emotion in visual storytelling. His work demonstrates mastery across documentary, feature film, and educational contexts, establishing him as a versatile and influential figure in contemporary cinematography.

Langdon Hammerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Literary Criticism
• Literary Biography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Langdon Hammer is the Niel Gray, Jr. Professor of English at Yale University, where he has served since 1987. He holds a B.A. and Ph.D. in English from Yale. His research focuses on the history of poetry, literary biography, and poetics, with a particular emphasis on modern and contemporary poets like Hart Crane, James Merrill, and Elizabeth Bishop. Hammer has authored critical biographies, edited major poetic works for the Library of America, and served as poetry editor of The American Scholar . He has received prestigious fellowships and awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Lambda Literary Award. Hammer has also held leadership roles, including three terms as Chair of Yale’s English Department, and has mentored over 30 PhD students. His work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, aiming to make poetry accessible to broader audiences. Education: B.A., English, Yale University, summa cum laude Ph.D., English Language and Literature, Yale University Research Interests: Poetry’s cultural role, literary biography vs. theory, archival scholarship, close reading, and poetics across historical periods. He explores how poets define their craft and how their lives intersect with their art. Awards: Lambda Literary Award for James Merrill: Life and Art (2015) Guggenheim Fellowship (2003-04) Yale Graduate Student Mentor Award (2011) His edited volumes include The Collected Poems of May Swenson and Hart Crane: Complete Poetry and Selected Letters . He collaborates on projects like A Whole World: Letters from James Merrill (2021). Teaching roles include seminars on lyric theory and modern poetry, with a focus on accessibility and interdisciplinary approaches.

Pauline Muirمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Culture
• Religion
• Congregational singing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pauline Muir is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE) at Goldsmiths, University of London. She previously served as Course Director for the BA (Hons) Arts Management/Arts & Festival Management program at London South Bank University for over two decades (2007-2016). Her educational background includes a PhD in 'Sounds Mega - Musical Discourse in Black Majority Churches,' a BA in Music, a Diploma in Orchestral Studies, a Licentiate qualification from Trinity College London (LTCL), and an MA in Arts Management from City University. Dr. Muir's research focuses on the intersection of culture, religion, and music, with particular emphasis on Black British Gospel Music, congregational singing in African megachurches, and decolonizing musical practices. Her work explores how Black Majority Churches serve as critical sites for musical development that connect local gospel traditions to global secular music arenas. She examines how worship practices reflect cultural identity, power dynamics, and the transmission of musical knowledge within diasporic communities. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Black British Gospel Music as a dynamic cultural practice rooted in the African diaspora experience in Britain. Her scholarship spans historical analysis from the Windrush Generation to contemporary expressions connected to movements like Black Lives Matter, revealing how gospel music functions as both cultural preservation and social commentary. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Dr. Muir has extensive teaching experience in Arts Management, bringing her research expertise into the classroom to explore the cultural and economic dimensions of creative industries. Her work on decolonizing congregational music contributes to broader conversations about representation, copyright systems, and multicultural worship practices in contemporary religious settings.

Taylor H Blackمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 20th Century American Literature
• Popular Music Studies
• Queer Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Taylor H Black is an Associate Professor of English at Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in 20th Century American Literature , Popular Music Studies , and Queer Theory . He is currently working on two book projects: Cult of Personality: An American Romance and Butterfly on the Wheel , a critical biography of Quentin Crisp and cultural history of New York's Downtown Arts scene in the 1980s. Education: Ph.D., Rutgers University (2015) B.A., CUNY Hunter College (2007) Black's research explores the intersections of literature, music, and queer identity , focusing on how style functions as a cultural force beyond social categorization. His work traces stylistic evolution in American arts and media, particularly through figures like Bob Dylan and Quentin Crisp. His scientific award includes the Langford Lectureship Award (2025) from Duke University. Black's teaching portfolio includes courses on American literature, film, and critical theory, such as America Dreams American Movies II and Criticism and the Arts .

Troy Michael Bordunمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Film studies
• Television studies
• Media studies
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Troy Michael Bordun is an Assistant Professor in the English Department within the Faculty of Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Northern British Columbia, where he teaches film and television studies. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from Trent University, an MA from Brock University, and a BA Honours from the University of Toronto. His academic journey includes prior teaching positions as a contract instructor at Concordia University (Film Studies, Sociology, Art History, Communication Studies), Trent University (Cultural Studies, Sociology), and Bishop's University (English and Film Studies), where he received Trent University's part-time teaching award. Dr. Bordun's research spans film and media studies, celebrity studies, porn studies, and comics studies, with particular expertise in contemporary superhero comics, continental philosophy, and online pornography. His work examines genre theory, spectatorship, and the intersections of cinema with gender, sexuality, and power structures. His scholarship demonstrates a consistent theoretical sophistication, drawing on phenomenological approaches, affect theory, and continental philosophy to analyze cinematic experiences. His publications reveal a thematic trajectory connecting extreme cinema, pornography studies, and superhero narratives. The articles show his ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with close readings of specific films, often focusing on how cinematic form engages with philosophical concepts. His work consistently addresses how film genres function as sites for ethical and political critique, particularly regarding gender representation and power dynamics. Genre Trouble and Extreme Cinema: Film Theory at the Fringes of Contemporary Art Cinema (2017) SSHRC Explore Grant recipient Research Strategic Initiatives Grant (UNBC) Editorial board member for Comics Studies: Theory and Practice and Porn Studies Co-Chair of Comics Studies Special Interest Group (Society for Cinema and Media Studies) Dr. Bordun actively supervises graduate students in English and is available as a media expert on film and television studies. His current research includes developing a manuscript linking contemporary superhero comics and continental philosophy, an edited collection about the Invincible transmedia franchise, and ongoing research on online pornography, labor, platforms, and celebrity.

• Cultural Studies
• Popular Music History
• Youth Subcultures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Jachimiak is a Senior Lecturer in Culture and Media at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Creative Industries. His research focuses on post-1945 cultural analysis, particularly the interplay between mediatized cultures and youth subcultures. He holds a PhD in Sociology from 2002, focusing on 'Middle management and the enactment of masculinity.' Research Interests: Post-1945 popular culture Popular music since 1960 Youth subcultures (especially Mod Revival movements) Cultural memory and mediatization Music industry and fan culture His work spans academic publishing, music journalism, and cultural documentation. Notable projects include the Welsh Mod - Our Story book, Palgrave Studies in Subcultures series contributions, and editorship of Subbaculture fanzine. He collaborates with musicians, photographers, and journalists, and his research often intersects with music retail spaces, urban cultural landscapes, and regional identity formations. Key Projects: Edited volumes on Mod Revival (1977-1989) and Welsh cultural identity Contributions to Detail Magazine and Infenzo Records ORCID: 0009-0000-6902-7170 His articles explore topics like Japanese mod subculture migration patterns, the role of record store listening booths, and the cultural geography of post-war youth movements. He is part of the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Group at the university.

Tamlyn Averyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• American Literature
• Modernist Studies
• African American Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tamlyn Avery is a Lecturer in the School of Communication and Arts at The University of Queensland. Her research focuses on American literature, particularly the American Bildungsroman, modernist studies, and the intersection of sound and literature. She has published extensively on topics including African American literature, typewriter symbolism, and cultural studies. Her recent work explores themes such as racial identity, gender representation, and narrative form in 20th-century texts. Avery has presented at numerous international conferences and contributes to public discourse through articles in The Conversation . Her research interests span literary theory, modernist techniques, and interdisciplinary approaches to sound and narrative. Notable publications include The Regional Development of the American Bildungsroman, 1900–1960 (2023) and multiple book chapters and journal articles analyzing authors like Wallace Thurman, Pauline Hopkins, and Carson McCullers. Her work frequently addresses how literary form and cultural context shape representations of race, gender, and identity. Avery’s articles highlight trends in post-pandemic storytelling and the evolution of narrative techniques in contemporary literature. She has received recognition for her innovative approaches to textual analysis and her contributions to modernist and African American literary studies.

Caroline Kitaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 19th- and 20th-Century German and Austrian Literature and Culture
• German-Jewish Studies
• Aesthetic Philosophy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Caroline Kita is an Associate Professor of German and Director of Graduate Studies in German and Comparative Literature at Washington University. She is affiliated with the Performing Arts Department and the Program in Film and Media Studies. Her research focuses on 19th- and 20th-century German and Austrian literature, German-Jewish Studies, aesthetic philosophy, and soundscapes in radio drama. Kita earned her PhD in Comparative Literature from Duke University and holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Boston College. She has conducted studies at the University of Vienna, Potsdam, and Duisburg-Essen. Her work explores religious identity in Jewish writers and composers, music’s role in cultural critique, and postwar German radio’s cultural impact. Her notable publications include Jewish Difference and the Arts in Vienna (2019) and co-edited volumes such as The Arts of Democratization (2022). Current research involves a National Endowment for the Humanities-supported project on postwar German radio soundscapes. Kita has received prestigious grants including the Fulbright, Ernst Mach, and Franz Werfel Fellowships. She teaches German language courses and seminars on comparative arts, music, and drama. Research Interests: German-Jewish literature, soundscapes, radio drama, and postwar cultural critique. Awards: NEH Fellowship (2022), multiple Austrian Exchange Service grants, and a Fulbright Grant (2004-05).