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Yasu S. Moritaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Biotechnology
• Pathogenic Microbiology
• Mycobacterial Pathogenesis
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Yasu S. Morita is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst , where he leads the Morita Laboratory. In parallel he serves as a part-time lecturer at International Christian University (Tokyo) and has been appointed University of Osaka Global Alumni Fellow . Education PhD in Biochemistry/Parasitology, Johns Hopkins University, 2000 Research Interests Professor Morita’s research is centred on the biology of pathogenic mycobacteria, with an emphasis on the biogenesis and function of the plasma membrane (PM) and cell wall (CW). His laboratory integrates glycobiological, biochemical and cell-biological approaches to address three major themes: Glycolipid biosynthesis as a drug target : Elucidating the synthesis of phosphatidylinositol mannosides (PIMs), lipomannan (LM) and lipoarabinomannan (LAM) and their role in immune modulation. Functional compartmentalization of the mycobacterial plasma membrane : Investigating how spatial organization of the PM regulates glycolipid metabolism and pathogenicity. Bacterial PI3P signalling : Characterising the unprecedented occurrence of phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PI3P) in bacteria and its role as a second messenger. Publications & Trends Over the past two decades the Morita group has produced a steady stream of high-impact studies that collectively redefine how we understand mycobacterial envelope biogenesis. Recent papers (2022-2025) stress a unifying concept: lipid-mediated spatial organisation of the cell envelope is essential for growth, stress survival and virulence . Key discoveries include the identification of tuberculostearic acid as a controller of membrane microdomains, the role of lipoarabinomannan in maintaining cell-wall integrity during division, and the first demonstration that proton gradients drive dynamic rearrangement of membrane domains under stress. Awards & Honors University of Osaka Global Alumni Fellow (awarded July 7, Suita Campus, Osaka) Advising & Training Professor Morita has mentored a vibrant, multinational cohort of trainees. Current and recent graduate advisees include Paige, Kate, Yuwa Hagiwara, Malavika Prithviraj, Ian Sparks, Sarah, Julia, Kathryn, Corelle, Casey Albano, Gift, Amelia, Tiffany, Paul, Yadi Bermudez, Claire, Wyatt, Lisa Baumoel, Bill Eagen, Jennifer, Chika Kikuchi, James Brenner, Samantha and numerous undergraduate and high-school researchers. Many have continued to post-doctoral positions (e.g., Julia at Rutgers) or advanced-degree programmes, while others have transitioned into industry microbiology roles. Laboratory & Collaborations The Morita Laboratory is located in N275 Life Science Laboratory (with additional space in N418 Morrill Science Center IVN ). The group maintains active collaborations with researchers at the University of Osaka, University of Tokyo, Wakayama Medical University, and the University of Texas Arlington, fostering international exchange and joint publications.

• British and Irish Literature
• Cultural Studies
• Narrative Studies
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sara Strauß is a Senior Lecturer in the Institute for English and American Studies at the University of Paderborn, Faculty of Cultural Studies. She serves as Project Coordinator for the EU Jean Monnet Module 'Ireland, Europe and Brexit: Cultural Discourses on European Community' (2021-2024), a significant research initiative funded by the European Union. Her academic profile combines expertise in British and Irish literary studies with cultural analysis of contemporary European issues, particularly focusing on the cultural implications of Brexit. Dr. Strauß's research interests span British and Irish Literature from the Middle Ages to the present, with specializations in Modernism, Contemporary Writing, Narrative Studies, and Cultural Studies with emphases on Ability and Mental Health, the Medical Humanities, Gender, Diversity, Intersectionality, Feminism, and Ireland's relationship with Europe. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent interdisciplinary approach that bridges literary analysis with medical humanities and contemporary political discourse. Her recent publications (2020-2023) reveal a strong focus on contemporary Irish writing, dementia narratives, and the cultural implications of Brexit. These works show her commitment to analyzing how literature and cultural representations shape and reflect understandings of identity, community, and political change in post-Brexit Europe. Her research particularly examines the situation of Ireland and Northern Ireland within the transformed European landscape. DGS-Forschungspreis 2012 für das Projekt 'Body and Awareness' Promotionsstipendium der Universität Paderborn DAAD-Forschungsstipendium für Visiting Scholar position at University of East Anglia As an educator, Dr. Strauß supervises graduate students and offers specialized seminars on Ireland and Europe in Transnational Perspective, Contemporary Irish Writing, and Memory and Identity in British and Irish Culture. Her EU Jean Monnet project has created multiple opportunities for student engagement through guest lectures, symposia, and collaborative research activities. She maintains regular office hours for student consultation and encourages direct engagement with her ongoing research projects, particularly those related to Brexit's cultural implications.

Nicola Ialongoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bronze Age Archaeology
• Ritual and Religion in Prehistory
• Exchange Economies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicola Ialongo is a prehistoric archaeologist based at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen within the Department of Prehistoric and Early History . His work focuses on the Bronze Age of Europe , particularly examining economic systems through material evidence like balance weights and bullion. Specializes in exchange economies of 2nd millennium BCE Europe Develops computational tools (e.g., CQARCHAEO ) for quantitative analysis Active in fieldwork coordination and excavation leadership Education: Graduated from Sapienza – University of Rome (2004) PhD in Prehistoric Archaeology, Sapienza (2011) Research Interests span a multidisciplinary approach to Bronze Age Europe: Analyzing weight systems and pre-coinage monetary devices to understand market integration Studying sanctuaries and hoards to explore social and economic dynamics Establishing chronological frameworks for Italy and the Western Mediterranean Investigating landscape archaeology and settlement patterns in Etruria and Sardinia Recent publications reveal trends in: 2025 : Quantifying Bronze Age balance systems 2024 : Exploring economic continuity post-coinage and metal fragmentation practices 2023 : Questioning gender norms in funerary contexts Excavation Leadership includes: Vice-Director at Monte Croce-Guardia (Marche, 2010–2016) Vice-Director at Monte Cimino (Latium, 2010–2016) Fieldwork Coordinator at Broglio di Trebisacce (Calabria, 2009–2015) Field Director in Sardinian sites (2004–2008)

Petra Klára Szabóمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Contemporary Art
• Animation
• Watercolor Painting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petra Klára Szabó serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Artistic Anatomy, Drawing and Geometry at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, where she is also a doctoral candidate since 2022. Her international academic presence spans residencies across 8 countries including South Korea, Austria, and Japan, with recent mentorship roles in the BIP Erasmus Program (2024) and Balaton Art Residency. Her educational foundation includes: Doctoral Studies, Hungarian University of Fine Arts (2022-present) MA in Design, University of West Hungary (2004-2009) Painting Department, Folk Academy of Helnaes, Denmark (2008) Graphics Department, Eventus, Eger (2002-2004) Art Secondary School, Szombathely (2001-2002) Graphics Department, István Tömörkény Art Secondary School, Szeged (1997-2001) Szabó's artistic research investigates perceptual boundaries and emotional topographies through watercolor animation, mixed-media installations, and conceptual collage. Her practice uniquely bridges artistic anatomy with digital glitch aesthetics , examining intimacy and isolation through fragmented narratives. Recent works demonstrate sophisticated integration of traditional watercolor techniques with digital animation, creating layered explorations of psychological space. Analysis of her 15 most recent artworks reveals a clear progression toward fragmented self-representation and glitch-influenced abstraction , while maintaining core engagement with watercolor's fluidity. The works consistently explore themes of confinement, existential thresholds, and emotional chromatics across contemporary drawing, animation, and installation disciplines. Her distinguished recognition includes: Multiple Hódmezővásárhelyi Őszi Tárlat awards (2007-2023) International prizes from Japan (GIF MAGAZINE: FRAMED*, Graniph Design Award) Royal Danish Ministry of Education Scholarship (2008) State scholarships including Köztársasági Ösztöndíj (2007-2008) Szabó actively mentors emerging artists through global workshops including Gothenburg Design Festival's 'Hidden sites' lecture (2018) and Landesgalerie Burgenland's Stop Motion workshop (2019). Her grant portfolio features the Egyetemi Kutatói Ösztöndíj Program (2024) and Shaping the Future mentorship (2023), supporting cross-cultural artistic development. She maintains significant collections in institutions including Benetton Art Collection (Italy) and Mino Washi Paper Museum (Japan), while her studio practice integrates traditional paper techniques with digital media through ongoing residencies at Daegu Art Factory and Q21 MuseumsQuartier.

• Cancer Biology
• Membrane Biophysics
• Lipid Biochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natividad Roberto Fuentes, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He earned his PhD from Texas A&M University and leads the Fuentes Lab, which focuses on the intersection of membrane biophysics, lipid biochemistry, and cancer biology. Dr. Fuentes' research centers on understanding how nanoscale changes to lipids and proteins on cancer cell and tumor microenvironment (TME) cell-cell contact sites influence immunosuppression and disease progression. His lab combines dietary intervention strategies, lipid biochemistry, advanced fluorescent microscopy, membrane biophysics, and lipidomic techniques to characterize membrane dynamics in cancer. His extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in membrane organization, lipid signaling, and cancer therapeutics, with particular focus on how membrane remodeling affects EGFR signaling, Wnt pathway activation, and therapeutic resistance. Recent work has explored the role of HIF2 in pancreatic cancer immune suppression and how dietary omega-3 fatty acids can remodel plasma membranes to disrupt oncogenic signaling. Research areas include membrane-based therapeutic resistance mechanisms Investigation of cancer-associated fibroblast effects on TME Development of membrane-targeted therapeutic approaches Study of dietary lipid impacts on cancer progression Dr. Fuentes actively mentors students through the Cancer Biology and Molecular and Translational Biology programs at MD Anderson, with several rotation projects available focusing on membrane biophysics in cancer. His collaborative work with researchers like Chapkin RS and Taniguchi CM has produced significant contributions to understanding how membrane spatial dynamics influence cellular signaling in disease states.

• Latin American literature
• Contemporary narrative
• Spanish Caribbean literature
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Krzysztof Kulawik serves as Professor in the Department of History, World Languages & Cultures at Central Michigan University, where he has taught since 2001. A multilingual scholar fluent in Polish, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, he specializes in Spanish American literature, history and culture, alongside language instruction in Spanish grammar and composition. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Spanish American Literature, University of Florida (2001) Master's Degree in Spanish American Literature, Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Bogotá (1995) Undergraduate Degree in Hispanic Philology and Iberian Studies, Jagiellonian University, Cracow (1994) Dr. Kulawik's research centers on contemporary Latin American narrative with particular focus on queer theory applications. His work examines identity construction through linguistic performance in neobaroque literature, analyzing how authors from the Spanish Caribbean, Southern Cone, and Brazil employ narrative strategies to challenge heteronormative frameworks. This manifests in investigations of urban spatial politics, gender fluidity, and textual transgression across genres from poetry to urban chronicles. His publication trajectory (2005-2016) reveals evolving engagement with Pedro Lemebel's work, progressing from analyses of linguistic transgression to spatial politics in urban narratives. The 2009 monograph established his signature concept of 'linguistic cross-dressing,' while later articles demonstrate increasing sophistication in connecting textual strategies to embodied performance and political resistance in Latin American contexts. As a seasoned faculty member with over two decades at CMU, Dr. Kulawik likely supervises graduate research in Latin American literary studies. His extensive international experience—including EU-funded study in Portugal and research positions in Colombia—provides distinctive perspective for mentoring students pursuing transnational research projects. Though no dedicated research lab is mentioned, his collaborative publications with scholars from Germany (University of Leipzig) and international journal contributions indicate active participation in global academic networks focused on queer Latin American studies.

• Visual Arts
• Sculpture Techniques
• Ceramic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Céline Cadaureille is a Senior Lecturer at Jean Monnet University's Faculty of Arts, Letters, and Languages, where she leads research activities in the ECLLA Laboratory. She holds significant administrative responsibilities as Head of License 3 and coordinates interdisciplinary research seminars. Her academic trajectory includes a PhD in Art and Art Sciences from University of Toulouse Le Mirail (2009) and advanced training in Fine Arts from Toulouse School of Fine Arts. Her research explores three interconnected domains: Material practices in sculpture, ceramics, and molding techniques Bodily representations examining desire, mortality, and corporeal transformation Research-creation methodologies bridging academic and artistic practices She currently directs the 'Becoming Rocks' project (2025-2026) investigating mineral materiality through art-science collaborations. Publications since 2020 demonstrate consistent focus on: Material behaviors (viscosity, fragmentation, plasticity) Historical-contemporary dialogues in sculpture Pedagogical applications of research-creation Interdisciplinary approaches linking art with anthropology and thanatology Her work appears in edited volumes from Hermann and PUM presses, with frequent contributions to international conferences. Through ECLLA Laboratory, she leads projects combining: Artistic workshops with ceramicists and performers Theoretical study days on materiality International collaborations with institutions in Canada and Switzerland Recent initiatives include 'En sédimentation' (2025) exploring geological time through art, continuing her career-long investigation of material agency.

Monica Gasparمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Design Cultures
• Craft Theory
• Critical Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Monica Gaspar is a Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), specifically within the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. She works as a lecturer in the BA Product Design program and serves as a mentor for BA thesis in product design (object, jewelry, textile, spatial) and supervisor for Master Research Thesis in Design. Her professional profile extends beyond academia as she is also an active freelance curator and author with international recognition. Universitat de Barcelona (Art History) Zurich University of the Arts (Cultural and Gender Studies) Escola Massana Barcelona (Jewelry Design) Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Doctoral candidate) Gaspar's research focuses on redefining the "applied" as an experimental and socially relevant field of action. Her work explores design cultures, craftsmanship as critical practices, cultures of wearing (bodies, objects and identity), exhibitions as research devices, and intersectional and decolonial perspectives in design and art. She has developed a distinctive approach that bridges art, design, and activism through curated exhibitions and theoretical contributions. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory exploring the intersections between material culture, critical theory, and social practice. Gaspar's work increasingly engages with decolonial perspectives, examining how design practices can challenge dominant narratives and power structures. She has developed innovative methodologies that position exhibitions themselves as research devices for investigating cultural interstices. Editorial Advisory Board Member, Journal for Jewellery Research (2017-present) Board Member, NDG Network for Design History (2019-present) Peer Reviewer, ICDHS International Committee for Design History and Design Studies (2018-present) Foundation Board Member, FHD Design History Foundation Barcelona (2016-present) Co-Convenor, DHS2021 Design History Society Annual Conference (2020) Gaspar has shaped teaching at the interface between theory and practice through collaborations with art and design universities across Scandinavia, England, the Netherlands, and the USA. Her research projects include "Accelerating the pursuit of the SDGs in Swiss design education: Design Action Labs" and "Craft Round Tables: Shaping of digital transformation of work environments through human-centered craft competences." She previously served as a research associate at the Institute for Theory at Zurich University of the Arts (2013-2016) for the research project "Aesthetic Practices."