جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• History of Europe and America
• Modern History
• Former Soviet Union
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Hiromi Komori is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Integrated Arts and Sciences, specializing in European history with focus on Baltic and post-Soviet studies. She has held this position since 2011, following academic appointments at Kyoto University (2006-2011) and the National Museum of Ethnology (2002-2006). Her work examines nation-building, memory politics, and social transformation in Estonia and neighboring regions through comparative historical frameworks. Komori's research explores the intersection of historical memory, citizenship policies, and national identity in post-Soviet societies. Key themes include: Reconfiguration of collective memory after Soviet collapse Ethnonational conflicts and integration policies Transnational citizenship in Baltic states Neoliberal reforms in post-socialist transitions Historical narratives in nation-building processes Her recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on Baltic memory politics and citizenship transformation, with articles spanning Cold War legacies, borderland identities, and welfare reforms. Methodologically, she employs comparative analysis across temporal (interwar vs. contemporary) and spatial (Estonia-Latvia comparisons) dimensions, frequently engaging with archival sources and policy documents. Komori leads multiple major research initiatives including: JSPS Grant: 'Transformation of the Concept of "Japanese" from Viewpoint of People of Multiple-Nationalities' (2024-2027) JSPS Grant: 'Modern History of Great Power Nationalism' (2023-2027) JSPS Grant: 'Reconsideration of republicanism' (2021-2026) JSPS Grant: 'Systemic transformation in former socialist countries' (2021-2024) She maintains active membership in scholarly associations including the Association for Russian and East European Studies, Japan Association of International Relations, and Comparative Politics Association.

• Sociology
• Chinese Film Industry
• Economic Sociology
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Seio Nakajima is a Professor at Waseda University's Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, specializing in Sociology and Chinese Film Industry research. His work spans Cultural Studies , Media Sociology , and Network Analysis , with a focus on Chinese cinema's institutional dynamics and automobile industry transformation. Director of Research Institute of Auto Parts Industries (2024-2026) Concurrent Researcher at Waseda Center for a Carbon Neutral Society Research interests center on: Chinese cinematic field analysis using Bourdieu's field theory Prosumption dynamics in digital media (Bilibili/Nico Nico Douga) Sustainable automobile culture in carbon-neutral societies US-China strategic action fields in technology sectors His network analysis of Chinese film production organizations (1979-2013) created foundational datasets for economic sociology of cinema. Current projects examine: 2024-2029 Sustainable automobile culture social dimensions 2023 New media documentary industry in China 2023 Chinese film industry institutional evolution

Ferenc Takóمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Philosophy
• Chinese Philosophy
• Japanese Studies
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Ferenc Takó is a Lecturer at the Department of Japanese Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest, Hungary). He holds a PhD in Philosophy, specializing in European interpretations of East Asian thought and Japanese receptions of Western philosophy. Key Research Areas: German reflections on Chinese/Japanese thought, Japanese philosophy of history, Max Weber studies, intercultural philosophical dialogue. Education: PhD in Philosophy (analyzed Max Weber's "Confucianism and Daoism" in historical context). Recent Publications: Focus on Tocqueville/Mill's China perspectives, Watsuji Tetsurō's family ethics, Shinto-Buddhist love concepts, and Weberian patrimonial bureaucracy analysis. Collaborations: Contributed to academic conferences on Japanese education, co-authored with researchers in Central/Eastern Europe. Key Themes: Critiques universal historical narratives, examines tension between Eurocentrism and East Asian self-interpretations, explores love/ethics in Japanese traditions. His work bridges Weberian sociology with East Asian intellectual history.

Guido Cappelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renaissance Studies
• Italian Literature
• Italian Humanism
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Guido Cappelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies at the University of Naples L'Orientale, where he has been faculty since 2015. He holds a PhD in Italian Studies (Literatura umanistica) from the University of Messina and the Catholic University of Sacred Heart (Milan), completed in 1995. Cappelli is a prominent scholar in Renaissance studies with particular expertise in Italian humanism, political thought, and Mediterranean cultural history. His research interests focus on: Renaissance political theory and humanism Aragonese political thought in Southern Italy Mediterranean Humanism as a distinct cultural space The works of Giovanni Pontano and Francesco Patrizi The relationship between literature, politics, and cultural identity in Renaissance Italy Cappelli's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining how Renaissance humanists developed political theories that provided secular legitimization for emerging Renaissance states. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal an increasingly sophisticated analysis of Mediterranean humanism as a transnational cultural phenomenon, particularly through his work with CESURA (Centro Europeo di Studi su Umanesimo e Rinascimento Aragonese), which he co-founded. Cappelli's academic contributions include: Over 80 scholarly publications including books, articles, and book chapters Co-founding and editing CESURA - Rivista Significant collaborative work with Fulvio Delle Donne on Mediterranean humanism Development of the 'Mediterranean Humanism' conceptual framework His research has established him as a leading figure in the study of Southern Italian Renaissance thought, particularly regarding the intersection of literature, politics, and cultural identity in the Mediterranean context. Cappelli's work bridges literary studies, history, and political philosophy, making significant contributions to our understanding of how Renaissance humanists conceptualized political authority and state formation.

• Relations between States and Religious Groups
• Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church
• Environmental Law and Religious Perspectives
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Laura De Gregorio serves as Associate Professor of Law and Religion (SSD GIUR-07/A) at the University of Florence's Department of Legal Sciences since 2018, following her researcher appointment (2009-2018) at the Faculty of Political Sciences Cesare Alfieri. Her institutional affiliations include the Doctoral Faculty in Legal Sciences (2022-present) and Departmental Board membership (2024-present). Her academic background includes: Law Degree (2002, summa cum laude ) from Catholic University of Milan PhD in Canon Law and Ecclesiastical Disciplines (2007) from University of Milan Gratianus Doctoral Program at Université Paris-Saclay/Institut Catholique de Paris (2002-2003) Her research centers on State-religion relations with distinctive expertise in pontifical diplomacy, Episcopal conferences, and comparative religious freedom frameworks—particularly examining Italian and Canadian contexts. Current investigations focus on religious cultural routes through the €450,000 PRIN-PNRR ITINEREL project, exploring how pilgrimage paths like Camino de Santiago embody European values. Her methodological approach integrates historical-legal analysis of Vatican diplomatic records, court decisions, and ecclesiastical documents with contemporary sociological perspectives. Recent scholarly output (2022-2024) demonstrates concentrated productivity in three interconnected domains: papal diplomatic practices (5 publications), Canadian religious freedom jurisprudence (4 publications), and religious food regulations (3 publications), appearing in leading journals including Il Diritto Ecclesiastico and Archivio Giuridico . Her supervision follows structured academic pathways requiring prerequisite coursework completion before thesis assignment in Canon Law, Law and Religions, or Religions and International Relations. Current funding includes the PRIN-PNRR ITINEREL project (€450,000), Departmental Excellence Project mobility grants, and three dedicated research fellowships. Public engagement constitutes significant scholarly translation through SCIENZESTATE and BRIGHT NIGHT initiatives, transforming research on religious heritage into accessible public formats—from Renaissance execution narratives to contemporary Camino de Santiago explorations.

Lisa Tschörnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Civil Wars
• Internal Conflicts
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Lisa Tschörner serves as a Researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), where she leads work in the Megatrends Africa project and contributes to SWP Brussels initiatives. Her expertise centers on Sub-Saharan Africa's political and security dynamics, with institutional affiliation spanning both Berlin-based research and EU policy engagement contexts since 2022. Her educational foundation includes an MA in International Conflict Studies from King's College London (2007-2008), which catalyzed over 15 years of field and research experience. Prior roles encompassed: Research Associate at University of Bremen (2016-2022) on DFG-funded conflict intervention studies Field operations with GIZ/Eirene across Sahel and Great Lakes regions (2009-2014) Freelance lecturing at Free University of Berlin (2014-2021) Dr. Tschörner's research investigates conflict systems through three interconnected lenses: military governance dynamics following Sahelian coups, Western policy adaptation to authoritarian realities, and local-global narrative interactions (e.g., 'Trumpist' perceptions in Africa). Her work reveals how regimes consolidate power through perceived anti-imperialism while exposing contradictions in civil society engagement under authoritarianism. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic evolution toward pragmatic policy frameworks for engaging military-led states. Analysis of Niger's failed jihadist dialogue (2024) and post-coup consolidation (2024) provides empirical grounding for her 2025 argument that Europe must develop differentiated engagement strategies reconciling member state interests with African political realities. As a policy-oriented researcher, she maintains active grant funding through SWP's institutional framework and the Megatrends Africa project. Her collaboration network spans: SWP colleagues (Denis M. Tull, Lena Gutheil) EU policy institutions via SWP Brussels Academic partners from prior University of Bremen affiliation Operating within SWP's Africa and Middle East research group, Dr. Tschörner contributes to Berlin's premier foreign policy think tank through evidence-based analysis that directly informs German and European security strategies. Her field-tested perspective bridges academic rigor and operational policy requirements in one of the world's most volatile regions.

• Chinese Political Culture
• Political Discourse
• Political Text Hermeneutics
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Professor Helene Shanruo Ning Zhang serves as Chair of the Department of Political Science and Special Advisor to China Programs at California Polytechnic State University. Her academic leadership spans both departmental administration and international academic collaboration initiatives. Her educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2007) and a B.A. from Beijing University's School of International Relations (1999). This dual cultural academic background informs her distinctive research perspective. Professor Zhang's research centers on Chinese Political Culture and Political Text Hermeneutics , with pioneering work in developing Wen-Shi-Zhe Hermeneutics as a culturally embedded analytical framework. Her scholarship examines political discourse through the lens of the 'Legitimation-Hegemonization-Representation' Speech Act Trio while advancing methodologies for Inter-Civilizational Communication between China and the West. She integrates Interpretive Social Science and Discourse Analysis to bridge Eastern philosophical traditions with contemporary political analysis. Her scholarly contributions focus on epistemological foundations of hermeneutics in political science, Confucian political culture studies, and cross-civilizational dialogue frameworks. As Department Chair, she oversees academic programs while advancing the university's strategic engagement with Chinese academic institutions through her advisory role.

Sébastien Billioudمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern and Contemporary Confucianism
• New Religious Movements
• Politics and Religion
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Sébastien Billioud is a Professor at University of Paris Cité and researcher at the French Institute of East Asian Studies (IFRAE) . His work bridges anthropology, sociology, and philosophy to analyze Confucianism's contemporary revival , Yiguandao religious dynamics , and cross-strait cultural/political interactions . Key Research Areas: Modern/contemporary Confucianism New Religious Movements in East Asia Politics-religion interplay in China/Taiwan Charisma and leadership structures Billioud's fieldwork across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China (2009–present) underpins his ethnographic approach. He meticulously documents Yiguandao's expansion , its syncretic practices , and state-religion negotiations , while tracing Confucianism's grassroots resurgence. Selected Publications: Reclaiming the Wilderness (Oxford 2020) Le Sage et le Peuple (CNRS 2014) Thinking Through Confucian Modernity (Brill 2012) Confucianism for the 21st Century (Göttingen 2023) His research reveals interdisciplinary trends in Confucian revivalism, showing how education , ritual innovation , and transnational networks reshape East Asian cultural landscapes. Scientific Recognition: Recipient of Prix Bernheim 2015 (Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres)

Christophe Grangerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Socio-history
• Sociology of the body
• Historical sociology
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Christophe Granger is an Associate Professor with Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of the University of Paris-Saclay, where he conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sociology, historical analysis, and bodily practices. Dr. Granger's research program centers on what he conceptualizes as a 'socio-history of bodily capital,' examining how bodily conduct, socializations, and physical embodiment shape social classifications and power relations. His work particularly investigates the construction of 'living sportily' within struggles over legitimate ways of being in society. His research spans multiple interconnected domains: Historical autonomization of sports spaces and spectacularization of sporting activities Sociology of bodily practices across various contexts (holidays, sport, beach, work) Historical sociology of sensitivities (noise, pain, boredom) as modes of social behavior construction Power relations among specialists in 'bodily matters' (medical professionals, legal authorities, State institutions, educational systems) Genesis of judgment categories that shape bodily categorizations in the social world Dr. Granger situates his empirical work within broader epistemological reflections on the social sciences, contributing to methodological discussions about studying embodied social practices through both historical and contemporary lenses.

Enrico Ascaloneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
• Elamite glyptic art
• Bronze-Age metrology and weighing systems
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Dr. Enrico Ascalone is Associate Professor (habilitated 2014) in “Cultures of Ancient Near East” at the University of Göttingen , Seminar für Ur- und Frühgeschichte, and Director of the Italian multidisciplinary project at Shahr-i Sokhta , Iran. Previously he held research and teaching positions at Rome “Sapienza”, Naples “L’Orientale”, Copenhagen, Berlin ASET, Milan, Messina and Palermo, and co-directed Syrian–Italian excavations at Ebla and Tell Tuqan . Education & training 1997 – Laurea (110/110 cum laude), Humanities, Rome “Sapienza” 1999-2002 – PhD Archaeology, Naples “L’Orientale” 2003 – Post-graduate specialisation (70/70 cum laude), Rome “Sapienza” 2006-2008 – Post-doc, Istituto di Scienze Umane, Florence Research interests centre on the archaeology of Early–Middle Bronze Age Iran, Syria and Mesopotamia , with particular attention to Elamite glyptic art , ancient metrology and weighing systems , east–west Asian intercultural relations, and the rise of early states. He combines fieldwork (Shahr-i Sokhta since 2016, Qaleh Kuchek 2009-10, Ebla 1994-2007, Tell Tuqan 1993-2010, Jericho 1998-99) with laboratory study of seals, weights and administrative tools. His publication record (eight monographs, three edited volumes, ninety-five titles overall) explores cultural transmission between Elam, the Iranian plateau and Central Asia, socio-economic implications of standardised weights, and dynastic propaganda in glyptic art. Articles consistently integrate archaeological, iconographic and metrological data to model long-distance exchange and political ideology. Scientific awards & honours include repeated Italian national research grants (PRIN, FIRB, MAE, “Grandi Scavi”), ERC sub-project coordination (Copenhagen & Göttingen 2016-18), and entrusted publication of major corpora of seals and balance weights from the National Museum of Iran, Ebla, Jericho and Shahr-i Sokhta. Grants & team leadership : He currently directs the multidisciplinary Italian project at Shahr-i Sokhta (funded by Italian MAE, University of Salento, ICAR & RICHT) and has led EU “Ebla Chora”, ERC “Weightandvalue – Indus Valley & Central Asia”, and bilateral Iranian-Italian missions, coordinating teams of up to thirty specialists. Labs & networks : Field laboratories are maintained at Shahr-i Sokhta (ceramics, archaeobotany, GIS) and in Göttingen (digital epigraphy, 3-D scanning of seals); he is a founding member of the international “Weights in Context” research network and sits on scientific boards of ICYA and southeastern Iran archaeology conferences.

• Byzantine Studies
• Late Medieval History
• Canon Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ekaterini Mitsiou is a Lecturer at the Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, University of Vienna. Specializing in late Byzantine history (12th-15th centuries), her research spans intellectual networks, canon law, monastic space, and mobility patterns in the Eastern Mediterranean. Key Research Themes: Byzantine educational systems and manuscript circulation Gender roles in legal and monastic contexts Transcultural interactions with Latins and Muslims Climate history and demographic shifts Digital humanities applications to Byzantine texts Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on ENCHANT project data (2023-2025) analyzing charter networks, 13th-century criminal justice in Epirus, and comparative studies of patriarchal authority. Earlier scholarship (2016-2020) examined monastic economics, women's patronage, and the Latin Empire's administrative structures. Teaching: Currently instructing "Georgios Pachymeres and the Byzantine Historiography of the 13th and 14th Centuries" (2025S) and maintaining a long history of teaching courses on Byzantine history and textual analysis.

Todd M. Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Church History
• History of Christianity
• History of Islam
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Todd M. Thompson serves as Associate Professor of History at Torrey Honors College, Biola University, where he contributes to the interdisciplinary honors curriculum. Previously, he taught for four years at Qatar University in the Middle East following doctoral completion at the University of Cambridge. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Church History and Colloquium on Violence and Religion. Thompson's academic credentials include: Ph.D. in History from the University of Cambridge M.A. in History from Wheaton College B.A. in History from Kansas State University His research centers on Church History, the History of Christianity, and the History of Islam, with specialized focus on religious violence, global Christianity, and the historical intersections between religion and political systems. Thompson critically examines Orientalism through Christian theological lenses and investigates the pursuit of the transcendent in modern contexts, increasingly exploring unconventional historical phenomena like UFO narratives and conspiracy theories as legitimate subjects for historical inquiry into the 'impossible.' Analysis of his 2014-2023 publications reveals consistent engagement with Middle Eastern history within British imperial frameworks, particularly regarding Libya, Lebanon, and Nigeria. His work demonstrates growing interdisciplinary scope—from traditional studies of religious violence and democracy to boundary-pushing investigations of the 'history of the impossible,' reflecting his commitment to expanding historical methodology into understudied cultural phenomena while maintaining rigorous scholarly foundations in religious and global history.

Rikard Einegardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• History
• Medical History
• Professionalization Studies
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Rikard Einegard is a PartTime Lecturer at Malmö University's Faculty of Learning and Society, jointly affiliated with the Department of Childhood, Education and Society and the Department of Society, Culture and Identity. He is concurrently a doctoral candidate at the National Graduate School of History. His research specializes in the socio-cultural history of chiropractic in Sweden, examining professional legitimization, organizational strategies, and institutional conflicts from the early 20th century onward. His work employs historical archives, policy documents, and media analysis to trace chiropractic's evolution within Swedish healthcare. Key themes include professional boundary disputes, cultural perceptions of alternative medicine, and state regulation dynamics. His doctoral thesis (2025) represents his most significant contribution to this field.

Warren Pezeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Medieval History
• Carolingian Studies
• Intellectual History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Warren Peze is a Lecturer in the Department of History at Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (UPEC), where he serves as co-director of the history department and head of History 1 and 2 Licenses programs. His academic affiliations include associate membership at LAMOP (Laboratoire de Médiévistique Occidentale de Paris) at Paris 1, editorial board membership at the Revue historique, and co-direction of the QUIS project focused on prosopography of the secular elite in West Francia (843-900). Peze's research centers on the intellectual and cultural history of the early Middle Ages (5th-11th centuries), with specialized focus on: Transformations of the Carolingian world (8th-11th centuries) Manuscript studies and textual transmission Religious controversies and doctrinal debates Political structures and diplomatic practices Social dynamics in Frankish education systems The relationship between knowledge and power in medieval society His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Carolingian-era studies, with recent work examining religious skepticism, diplomatic recognition practices, and the social implications of theological controversies. Peze frequently contributes to edited volumes and special journal issues, maintaining active collaborations across European medieval studies networks. His research methodology emphasizes critical analysis of unpublished primary sources, particularly doctrinal texts and correspondence. While no specific awards are documented, Peze maintains significant academic influence through his editorial position at the Revue historique and leadership in research projects. His administrative responsibilities include overseeing undergraduate history programs and departmental coordination at UPEC. Peze collaborates on the QUIS research project examining West Francia's secular elite and maintains laboratory affiliations with LAMOP in Paris. These collaborative frameworks support his investigations into Carolingian social structures and knowledge transmission.

• Political Ideologies
• Authoritarianism
• Democracy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dan Paget is an Assistant Professor in Politics at the University of Sussex, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, where he serves as Principal Investigator of NEWREPUBLIC, a five-year €1.5 million project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) as a Starting Grant beginning in January 2026. His research focuses on contemporary democratic and authoritarian ideologies, examining how democracy and autocracy are conceptualized, critiqued, and legitimized in political discourse. He specializes in political communication with particular emphasis on the role of mass rallies in political communication, especially in African contexts. Dr. Paget challenges conventional understandings of authoritarian populism by introducing the concept of 'elitist plebeianism' to describe how authoritarian leaders construct narratives of legitimacy that simultaneously emphasize leader superiority and connection to ordinary citizens. Dr. Paget's principal site of research is Tanzania, where he has spent more than a decade chronicling political struggles. He has published extensively on Tanzania's leading opposition party, Chadema, and the authoritarian turn under Presidents Magufuli and Hassan. His research analyzes how authoritarian regimes construct narratives of legitimacy and how opposition movements develop effective mobilizing ideologies. His scholarly work appears in leading journals including Journal of Democracy, Government and Opposition, and Democratization, with significant citations and media attention. His research has been cited over 300 times according to available metrics, with multiple articles receiving coverage in news outlets, policy sources, and academic platforms. Principal Investigator: NEWREPUBLIC (ERC Starting Grant, €1.5M, 2026-2031) British Academy Grant: 'Priming Republican Attitudes?' (2025-2027) ESRC Grant: 'Mythmaking, Mega-events, and Coercion' (External Fellow, 2025-2026) At Sussex, Dr. Paget convenes 'Communicating Politics,' 'Contesting Authoritarianism,' and 'Authoritarianism and its Critics,' while contributing to 'Modern Political Thought' and Foundation Year teaching. He maintains regular office hours and actively seeks to connect his research with practitioners working on anti-authoritarian movements worldwide.