جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mathevon Nicolasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biology
• Ethology
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Mathevon is a Professor at the University of Saint-Etienne and a Senior Member of the Institut universitaire de France (IUF). His research focuses on bioacoustics and animal communication, spanning from marine mammals to birds. He has held visiting positions at Hunter College (City University of New York) and the University of California, Berkeley. Education Habilitation à diriger les Recherches (2002, University of Saint-Etienne) PhD (1996, University of Lyon 1) Master's Degree (ranked 2nd, University of Lyon 1) Agrégation in Life and Earth Sciences (ranked 8th) Mathevon's research explores how animals use sound for social interactions, mate selection, and environmental adaptation. His work bridges bioacoustics, neuroethology, and behavioral ecology, with a focus on decoding vocal signals' complexity. His publications cover diverse topics including animal soundscapes, vocal memory in seals, and neural encoding of communication calls. The articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience, behavioral studies, and acoustic signal analysis. Scientific Awards Prose Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences, AAP (2024) Chevalier des Palmes Académiques (2017) IUF Senior Member (2015-present) IUF Junior Member (2005-2010) Mathevon has supervised 17 PhD students, 10 postdocs, and contributed to public outreach through media, documentaries, and public lectures. He leads the International Master of Bioacoustics program and serves as President of the International BioAcoustic Society.

Emre Caglayanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Film Theory
• Global Art Cinema
• Slow Cinema
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emre Caglayan is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Film Studies at the American University of Paris (AUP). He holds a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Kent (2014) and an MA in Film and Television from Istanbul Bilgi University (2009). His research focuses on global art cinema, slow cinema aesthetics, and the intersection of cinematic form with embodied experiences like walking. Caglayan’s work explores how cinema shapes lived experiences through close analyses of film texts and their cultural contexts. Key research interests include the affective qualities of film sound, urban space representations, and ethical dimensions of political filmmaking. His monograph Poetics of Slow Cinema: Nostalgia, Absurdism, Boredom (Palgrave, 2018) is a seminal work in slow cinema studies. He currently investigates walking as an artistic practice linked to cinema, curating film seasons and designing participatory walking activities. Caglayan teaches courses on film theory, international cinema, and cinematic history at AUP. His work has been published in journals like Quarterly Review of Film and Video , Projections , and Jump Cut , with recent contributions on Turkish cinema and film/music intersections.

Juan Pablo Belloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Listening
• Music Information Retrieval
• Signal Processing
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Juan Pablo Bello is Professor of Music Technology and Computer Science & Engineering at NYU. He directs the Music and Audio Research Lab (MARL) and the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP). He holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Queen Mary University of London (2003) and a B.Eng. from Universidad Simón Bolívar (1998). Research integrates signal processing, machine learning and acoustics to analyze music/audio. Current projects include urban sound mapping, music structure discovery, and audio event detection. Funded by NSF and industry partners, with 100+ publications in IEEE/ACM venues. Honors include an NSF CAREER Award and Fulbright scholarship. He teaches graduate courses in music informatics and fosters industry-academia partnerships in audio AI.

Olga Petriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural Geography
• Historical Geography
• Queer Geographies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Olga Petri is an Assistant Professor in Human Geography at the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge. She is a Bye-Fellow and Director of Studies in Geography (Part II) at Jesus College, and a Leverhulme/Newton Trust Early Career Research Fellow. Her research bridges cultural and historical geography, queer studies, and more-than-human geographies, with a focus on urban modernity in non-Western contexts. Born in St Petersburg, Olga holds a BA and MA in Geography from Saint-Petersburg State University, an MSc in Urban Studies from University College London (merit), and a PhD in Geography from the University of Cambridge. Olga's research explores four key areas: Queer Geographies in authoritarian urban spaces, More-than-Human Geographies analyzing human-animal relationships, Russian Arctic Studies examining environmental and geopolitical transformations, and Migration Urbanism studying cities as hubs for political refugees. Her work on Beastly St Petersburg and Winged Worlds reconfigures urban history through animal and queer lenses. Scientific awards include the Leverhulme/Newton Trust Early Career Research Fellowship and a 2020 shortlisting for Student-Led Teaching Award . She is a Junior Research Fellow at Wolfson College since 2018. Olga leads postdoctoral research on human-animal dynamics in imperial Russia. She supervises graduate students in cultural/historical geography and urban studies. Her work features in Vital Geographies research group at Cambridge.

Heidi R. Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Feminist Theory
• Black Feminism
• Critical Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heidi R. Lewis is the David and Lucile Packard Professor of Feminist & Gender Studies at Colorado College. She serves as President of the National Women's Studies Association (2023-25) and Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Bibliography in Women's & Gender Studies. Her research focuses on Black Feminisms, Hip Hop discourse, and Critical Media Studies, with a current project challenging narratives around Mumble Rap's authenticity. Lewis holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Purdue University and has taught interdisciplinary courses including Hip Hop & Feminism and Critical Media Studies. Education: Ph.D., American Studies, Purdue University (2011) M.A., English Literature, Ohio University (2005) B.A., English Studies, Robert Morris University (2003) Research Interests: Lewis interrogates intersections of race, gender, and media through projects like her forthcoming book on Mumble Rap and a documentary on her experiences during the crack cocaine epidemic. She employs discourse analysis to challenge dominant narratives in Hip Hop and feminist theory, emphasizing marginalized voices and transnational collaborations. Service & Leadership: As Director of Feminist & Gender Studies, Lewis secured funding for new faculty lines, student programs, and community partnerships. Nationally, she co-created the #FemSTEMSymposium to bridge feminist inquiry and STEM fields. Her service prioritizes equity, including roles on promotion committees and external reviews for academic centers. Community Engagement: Lewis collaborates with organizations like the Kampagne für Opfer Rassistischer Polizeigewalt and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Her work extends beyond academia through public talks, media contributions, and initiatives like the Marsha P. Johnson Professorship.

Damien Charrierasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Studies
• Media Theory
• Digital Arts
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Damien Charrieras is an Associate Professor at the School of Creative Media , City University of Hong Kong, where he serves as Program Leader for the Master of Art in Creative Media and deputy program leader for the PhD in Creative Media. His work bridges cultural studies, new media theory, and the intersection of financial technologies with artistic practices through the ACIM Laboratory for Interventions in Speculative Finance . Doctoral research on digital artists' trajectories in Montreal FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship at McGill University Research spans game engine design , datafication of creativity , blockchain in art , and post-anthropocentric creative processes . With over HK$3.14M in grants as Principal Investigator, he explores situated digital creativity in urban contexts, critical worldbuilding pedagogy , and the mediation of technical systems in cultural production. His publications in Cities , Organized Sound , and Human Relations analyze the reconfiguration of artistic practices through software infrastructures and automation paradigms. Scientific awards include: FRQSC Postdoctoral Fellowship

Nima Mesgaraniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Acoustic Signal Processing
• Computational Neuroscience
• Brain-Machine Interface
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nima Mesgarani is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Columbia Engineering, Columbia University, affiliated with the Sense, Collect and Move Data Committee. His research bridges engineering and neuroscience through reverse-engineering neural signal processing mechanisms, leading to advancements in brain-machine interfaces, neural prosthetics, and speech processing algorithms. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and completed postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University's Center for Language and Speech Processing and UC San Francisco's Neurosurgery Department. Research Focus Professor Mesgarani's lab integrates computational neuroscience and engineering to study acoustic signal processing. Key areas include: Neural decoding of speech and auditory attention in multi-talker environments Development of brain-controlled hearing technologies Novel speech separation and synthesis algorithms inspired by cortical processing Cross-modal learning between auditory and visual systems Applications of large language models in neural signal interpretation Publication Trends Analysis of his 15 most recent articles (2025) reveals dominant themes: neural decoding techniques using intracranial EEG, brain-inspired speech separation models (e.g., Mamba architectures), applications of large language models in auditory neuroscience, cross-modal distillation methods, and clinical translation of audio processing algorithms. A strong emphasis emerges on real-time brain-computer interfaces and noise-robust speech processing. Laboratory and Collaborations Mesgarani directs an interdisciplinary lab developing neurotechnology for hearing restoration. His team collaborates with neurosurgery departments and speech processing centers, focusing on translating theoretical models into clinical brain-machine interfaces. The lab's work has yielded patents for brain-informed speech separation systems and attention-decoding frameworks.

Dhruv Jainمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Audio AI
• Accessibility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dhruv Jain is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Michigan , with affiliations in the School of Information and Michigan Medicine . He leads the Soundability Lab , focusing on transforming hearing into a programmable interface through human-centered AI systems. PhD from University of Washington MS from MIT Media Lab Formerly worked at Microsoft Research, Google, and Apple Research Interests intersect Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Audio AI , Accessibility , and Hearing Health . His work develops systems like SoundWatch (smartwatch-based sound awareness) and HomeSound (IoT sound visualization) to expand auditory access for DHH individuals and other domains. Recent Publications (2023–2025) span top venues like CHI , ASSETS , and ICMI , with trends including generative AI for real-time captioning , adaptive soundscapes , and clinical communication tools . SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award (2023) William Chan Memorial Dissertation Award (2023) Best Poster Award at ASSETS 2024 Google Academic Research Award (2024) NIH Grant ($450k, 2023) William Demant Foundation Grant ($740k, 2025) Teaching includes Accessible Computing (undergraduate) and Advanced Accessibility (graduate), alongside global DIY workshops in five countries. The Soundability Lab collaborates with neuroscientists, clinicians, and Deaf scholars to create deployable systems like clinical communication tools now at Michigan Medicine and features integrated into Apple devices.

Beth Williamsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Culture
• Visual Culture
• Material Culture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Beth Williamson is a leading scholar of medieval culture, holding dual roles as Professor of Medieval Culture and Chair in the History of Art at the University of Bristol's Department of History of Art (Historical Studies), and as Academic Director (Research Impact & Translation Partnerships) within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. She earned her B.A. from Oxford University (Oxon), an M.A., and a Ph.D. from the University of London (Lond.). Her research focuses on visual, material, and aural dimensions of medieval religious practice, exploring how sensory experiences shaped devotional life. Key themes include sacred imagery (e.g., the Virgin Lactans and Madonna of Humility), liturgical spaces, and the intersection of art with music, time, and political power. Recent projects include studies of Westminster Abbey’s royal patronage and collaborations in interdisciplinary historical research. Her publications span over three decades, addressing topics from Italian Renaissance altarpieces to Irish medieval sculpture, with a strong emphasis on material culture and devotional practices. Despite her prolific output, no formal awards are listed, though her academic leadership roles reflect her scholarly impact. As a mentor, her supervisory activities are noted in her profile but lack specific student names. Her work bridges academic and public spheres, particularly through her role in translating research into societal impact initiatives. She is affiliated with the University of Bristol’s Senate House and contributes to institutional leadership.

Reyhan Durmazمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Syriac Christianity
• Medieval Studies
• Byzantine Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Reyhan Durmaz is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences and multiple interdisciplinary programs. Her research focuses on Syriac Christianity, medieval religious dynamics, and the intersection of Christianity and Islam in late antiquity. She holds a Ph.D. from Brown University (2019) and has received prestigious fellowships such as the Dumbarton Oaks Junior Fellowship and the Charlotte Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship. Her seminal book Stories between Christianity and Islam (2022) examines the transmission of saints' stories between religious traditions, earning Honorable Mention from the Middle East Medievalists. Current projects include a study of rural Christianity in the medieval Middle East through soldier-monk narratives and an analysis of the 19th-century Arabic newspaper Kawkab America . She co-leads the Digital Photograph Archive project Visualizing Countryside , documenting medieval religious sites. Dr. Durmaz teaches courses on global Christianity, material culture, and late antiquity, and serves as co-chair of the Philadelphia Seminar on Christian Origins. Her work bridges historical analysis, textual scholarship, and digital humanities, addressing themes of religious identity, cultural exchange, and marginalized communities.

Maud Borieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Governance
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Climate Change Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maud Borie is a Senior Lecturer in Environment, Science & Society at King’s College London’s Department of Geography, within the School of Global Affairs. Her work bridges Human Geography and Science and Technology Studies (STS), focusing on biodiversity governance, environmental policy, and green finance. She holds a PhD from the University of East Anglia and has held visiting fellowships at Harvard Kennedy School. Borie’s research explores the politics of environmental knowledge and its societal implications, including nature-based solutions and green finance mechanisms. She has contributed to global initiatives like the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and co-founded the Mediterranean Alliance for Wetlands. Her recent projects include analyzing green finance’s reliance on scientific legitimacy and mapping resilience strategies in cities. She teaches courses on environmental policy, qualitative methods, and geographies of financialization. Borie has been awarded grants for interdisciplinary projects such as ‘deep listening with machines for equitable environmental futures’ and ‘forestscapes’ immersive soundscapes. Her research outputs span over 18 peer-reviewed articles, with topics ranging from climate change framing to urban resilience in the Global South. Awards: Planetary-scale interpretation (2023), Rethinking environmental policy (2022), Forestscapes collaboration (2023) Grants: Creative Collaboration Seed Fund (2023), EU/PEARL disaster resilience projects Labs/Teams: KingsCAT (Social Media Research), Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group

Caroline Bassettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Critical Theories of Technology
• Media Archaeology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Caroline Bassett is a Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Faculty of English and serving as Director of Cambridge Digital Humanities (CDH). Her work bridges computational technologies, cultural forms, critical theories of technology, and media arts, with a focus on science fiction, automation anxiety, AI, and feminist digital studies. She has held visiting fellowships at institutions such as the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies and co-founded the Sussex Humanities Lab at the University of Sussex. Education: BA (University of London), MA and PhD (University of Sussex). Her research interests center on the intersection of digital media, critical theory, and epistemic cultures. Key areas include AI’s impact on knowledge production, media archaeology, feminist critiques of technology, and the sociopolitical implications of automation. She explores these themes through theoretical frameworks, science fiction, and historical analyses of digital systems. Caroline’s publications span digital humanities, feminist theory, and media archaeology. Recent works examine computational therapeutics, postdigital aesthetics, and the ethics of everyday digital practices. Her book Anti-Computing (2021) highlights resistance to computerized culture, while Furious (2019) interrogates feminist digital futures. At Cambridge, Bassett leads interdisciplinary research through CDH and serves as a Professorial Fellow. She advises graduate students on topics like algorithmic justice, media archaeology, and digital media arts, and her work engages with technocultural transformation and the politics of AI.

Kirsten Yriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medievalism in Contemporary Music
• Early Music Revival
• Gender Studies in Opera
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kirsten Yri is an Associate Professor of Musicology at Wilfrid Laurier University, serving as Chair of Music Promotions and Appointments, and Coordinator for Music History, Theory, and Critical Analysis. She also oversees the Master of Music: Collaboration, Curation, and Creative Performance program. Her research focuses on medievalism in contemporary music and popular culture, the early music revival of the 20th century, and representations of gender in opera and music within colonial/postcolonial contexts. Yri’s research interests include analyzing how medieval themes are reinterpreted in modern contexts (e.g., film, heavy metal, and stage productions), examining the ideological underpinnings of early music revival movements, and exploring the intersection of music with gender, nationalism, and global cultural politics. Her work often critiques Western-centric narratives and highlights marginalized voices in music history. Her publications span articles in journals and edited volumes, with a focus on composers like Carl Orff and Hildegard of Bingen, as well as groups like Corvus Corax and Anonymous 4. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as The Oxford Handbook of Music and Medievalism (2020). While no scientific awards are cited, her work is widely recognized in musicology and cultural studies. Yri’s teaching and research emphasize collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to music history, blending academic rigor with creative curation. She speaks English, Swedish, and German, enhancing her ability to engage with international scholarly resources and communities.

Catherine Allertonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Childhood and Youth Studies
• Migration Studies
• Kinship and Gender
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Catherine Allerton is a faculty member in the Department of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She specializes in the materialities and mobilities of everyday life, with a focus on place, kinship, childhood, migration, and temporalities in island Southeast Asia. Her fieldwork spans a two-placed village in Flores, Indonesia, and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary ethnographic methods, particularly involving child participants to challenge adult-centric approaches. She launched the 'Childhood in the Migrant City' exhibition using child-taken photographs from her ESRC-sponsored research. Current projects include exploring discordant temporalities between migration systems and childhood development, as well as completing a book manuscript on moral economies of belonging. Key research interests include the social and political dimensions of landscapes, the anthropology of children, and the impacts of legal status on marginalized youth. She teaches an LSE course on 'Children and Youth in Contemporary Ethnography' and actively supervises PhD students focusing on childhood, migration, citizenship, and Southeast Asian studies. Her work addresses exclusionary practices tied to race, religion, and legal frameworks in Malaysia and Indonesia. Languages spoken include Bahasa Manggarai, English, Indonesian, and Malay. No part-time status is mentioned, indicating full-time faculty commitment.

Dotun Ayobadeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• African/Black Performance Theory
• African Popular Culture
• Performance Ethnography/Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dotun Ayobade is an Assistant Professor of Performance Studies and Black Studies at Northwestern University. His research focuses on how embodied popular culture shapes community, justice, and activism in postcolonial West Africa, particularly examining the interplay of aesthetics and social performance in Nigeria. He holds a joint appointment across disciplines and has taught at the University of Texas at Austin and Brown University prior to Northwestern. His academic interests include African/Black Performance Theory, African Popular Culture, and the intersection of performance with postcolonial politics. He is currently completing a book on Nigeria’s Afrobeat Queens, analyzing their role in Fela Kuti’s music subculture, under contract with Indiana University Press. This work has earned him prestigious awards, including the University of Texas Continuing Fellowship and Brown University’s Salomon Award. His scholarly contributions span peer-reviewed journals like Dance Research Journal and Journal of African Cultural Studies , with articles exploring topics such as sonic embodiment in Nigerian music and the spatial poetics of protest. He also engages with public discourse through platforms like Africa is a Country , addressing issues like neoliberalism and cultural netizenship. Ayobade’s work bridges performance ethnography, gender studies, and postcolonial theory, emphasizing the agency of marginalized voices in shaping cultural narratives. His research integrates interdisciplinary methods to unpack how performance mediates between individual creativity and collective socio-political realities in Africa and its diasporas.