جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jason Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nineteenth-Century American Literature
• Critical Theory
• Marxism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jason Berger is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. His scholarship bridges 19th-century American literature and critical theory, with a strong emphasis on political subjectivity, maritime narratives, and non-liberal ontologies. Ph.D., University of Connecticut M.A., University of Vermont B.S., Central Connecticut State University His research centers on 19th-century American literature , critical theory —including Marxism, psychoanalysis, queer theory, and posthumanism—and the environmental humanities . He challenges liberal-humanist frameworks through explorations of personhood, labor, and ecological actuality in antebellum and maritime contexts. The thematic arc of his publications reveals a sustained inquiry into how literature negotiates political fantasy, national identity, and affective structures. His work spans transcendentalism, sea literature, and transnational formalism, often reinterpreting canonical texts through radical theoretical lenses. Scientific recognition includes a nomination for the MLA First Book Prize for Antebellum at Sea . MLA First Book Prize (nominee) He is currently developing a new monograph, Whale Undone: Ecologies of Actuality , which promises to extend his critique into material ecologies and non-anthropocentric being. While no formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and theoretical rigor suggest an active research profile. Berger is affiliated with the Department of English at the University of Houston, where he contributes to the intellectual life of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences through teaching and scholarship.

• Literature
• Central America
• Latin America
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sandra Gondouin is a Lecturer in Hispanic-American Literature at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the ERIAC research unit (UFR Letters and Human Sciences). She holds a Doctorate in Spanish-American Literature (2011) and has taught at multiple institutions including Aix-Marseille University and Universidad de Ambato (Ecuador). Her research focuses on Central and Latin American literature, with particular emphasis on gender studies, poetry analysis, and the representation of the body in artistic expression. Her academic roles include editorial responsibilities for journals like Crisol and participation in international research networks like REDISCA. She has organized conferences such as Feminism and Artivism in the Americas and contributed to cultural initiatives including translations and literary festivals. Her teaching spans contemporary Hispanic-American literature, cultural studies, and pedagogical training for language educators. Research interests intersect feminism, postcolonial theory, and interdisciplinary approaches to literature and music. She explores topics like intertextuality in rap, biblical influences in modern poetry, and the political dimensions of artistic expression. Her work often bridges literary analysis with sociocultural contexts, particularly in Central American and Caribbean contexts.

Zafer Şafakمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• English Literature
• Comparative Literature
• Literary Criticism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Asst. Prof. Zafer Şafak is affiliated with Iğdır University's Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of English Language and Literature. He holds a PhD from Atatürk University (2017-2021), an M.A. from Kocaeli University (2012-2014), and a B.A. from Cumhuriyet University (2005-2010). His research focuses on English Literature, Postmodernism, and Literary Criticism with special interests in narrative techniques, ethical dilemmas in fiction, and cultural identity. He teaches courses such as 19th Century British Literature, Romantic Poetry, and American Poetry. His publications analyze works by authors like Iris Murdoch, Gabriel García Márquez, and Haruki Murakami, exploring themes like memory, ethics, and postmodern narrative structures. Recent studies include metaphors of memory in Iris Murdoch’s novels and ethical critiques in dystopian fiction. His academic activities include participation in international conferences on literary analysis and genre studies. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

• Engineering Seismology
• Earthquake Engineering
• Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Stafford is a Professor of Engineering Seismology in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, Faculty of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Imperial Centre for Geohazards and the Structures research section. Since joining the faculty in 2007 as a Lecturer, he has advanced to full professor and currently serves as the Department Careers Adviser, supporting student professional development. His research focuses on advanced methodologies in Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering , including probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA), development of ground-motion models, seismic demand analysis, and structural reliability. He also investigates the dynamic response of bridges, pedestrian- and vehicle-induced vibrations, and the stability of tensegrity structures. His work integrates probabilistic and stochastic methods to improve the accuracy and realism of seismic risk assessments. Recent publications highlight his leadership in national and regional seismic hazard modeling, particularly in New Zealand and the Groningen region of the Netherlands. His research employs Bayesian inference, machine learning, and simulation-based validation to address epistemic uncertainty and improve model robustness. He has contributed significantly to the 2022 New Zealand National Seismic Hazard Model and studies on induced seismicity. His scholarly output is extensive and current, with research spanning from empirical ground-motion modeling to risk-based structural assessment of offshore wind turbines. This indicates a strong, ongoing research program with high relevance to both academic and industrial applications in seismic safety and infrastructure resilience. San Andreas fault hazard validation using precariously balanced rocks Development of GMPEs for induced seismicity in Groningen and Delaware Basin Stochastic and hybrid broadband simulation of ground motions Seismic performance of offshore and bridge structures Application of machine learning to extract physical mechanisms from seismic data Prof. Stafford has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. He advises PhD students and welcomes new research candidates. His industry background in structural and geotechnical consulting enriches his teaching and applied research. He has not received any honorific or emeritus designation, and there is no indication of part-time or retired status, confirming his active role in academia. He is involved in major research initiatives related to seismic risk, ground-motion characterization, and structural dynamics, often collaborating on large-scale hazard modeling projects. His work supports critical infrastructure resilience and informs engineering standards and policy.

Beatriz Cortezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Art
• Multidisciplinary Art
• Sculpture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Beatriz Cortez is a Professor of Art and Graduate Advisor at the University of California, Davis, Department of Art and Art History, where she was appointed in 2023. She holds an M.F.A. from California Institute of the Arts (2015) and a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (1999). Her educational background includes: M.F.A. from California Institute of the Arts, 2015 Ph.D. from Arizona State University, 1999 Cortez is a multidisciplinary artist and scholar whose work explores simultaneity, multiple temporalities, speculative visions, and imaginaries of the future. Her research spans across contemporary art practices, indigenous knowledge systems, migration studies, and ecological consciousness. Her creative approach often involves creating installations that engage with historical narratives while imagining alternative futures, particularly focusing on Central American experiences and diasporic communities. She has been recognized as one of the most impactful contemporary Latinx artists working in the United States by ARTnews. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of temporal multiplicity, ecological memory, and decolonial art practices. These works span from theoretical examinations of simultaneity to practical explorations of plant memory and indigenous ecological knowledge. Her writing often bridges artistic practice with critical theory, creating a unique interdisciplinary perspective that connects contemporary art with broader social and environmental concerns. Her notable awards and recognitions include: Latinx Artist Fellowship (2023) The Arctic Circle Artist Residency (2023) Borderlands Fellowship, Vera List Center for Art and Politics, The New School (2022-24) Atelier Calder Artist Residency (2022) The California Studio Manetti Shrem Artist Residence at UC Davis (2022) Longenecker-Roth Artist Residence at UC San Diego (2021) Artadia Los Angeles Award (2020) Inaugural Frieze LIFEWTR Sculpture Prize (2019) Rema Hort Mann Foundation Emerging Artist Grant (2018) Artist Community Engagement Grant (2017) California Community Foundation Fellowship for Visual Artists (2016) Professor Cortez has been actively involved in mentoring emerging artists and has received numerous grants supporting her community-engaged artistic practice. Her work often involves collaboration with indigenous communities and explores the intersections of art, science, and social justice. She has been instrumental in developing interdisciplinary approaches to art education that incorporate temporal studies and speculative futures. Her recent solo exhibition 'Beatriz Cortez: The Volcano that Left' at Storm King Art Center and her participation in the 2024 Venice Biennale highlight her growing international recognition. Her studio practice functions as both a creative laboratory and a space for community engagement, where theoretical concepts meet material experimentation. Cortez's approach to art-making often involves creating immersive environments that challenge conventional understandings of time, space, and cultural memory, as evidenced by works like 'Ilopango, the Volcano that Left' and 'The Portals' which explore themes of migration and temporal displacement.

Yonatan Shemmerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Philosophy of Action
• Philosophy of Practical Reason
• Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yonatan Shemmer serves as Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Director of the MA Political Theory program at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, where he has held a faculty position since 2005. His academic trajectory includes a Humanities fellowship at Stanford University following completion of his PhD. Shemmer's educational foundation comprises: BA from Hebrew University, Jerusalem PhD from Stanford University (2002) His research program critically engages with the philosophy of action and practical reason, challenging the purported impossibility of direct desire control and examining its implications for Humean theories. Current work defends intrinsic desires as normative sources to strengthen Humeanism against objections regarding cooperation problems and normativity. This intersects significantly with political philosophy through his MA directorship. Publication analysis reveals sustained focus on disagreement frameworks, normative authority, and desire-based practical reason. Collaborative work with Bex-Priestley explores non-doxastic disagreement and dialetheic contexts, while solo publications consistently develop Humean responses to instrumentalism critiques. Temporal trends show increasing engagement with disagreement theory (2021-2025) alongside enduring exploration of desire's normative role (2004-2019). No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Information regarding student supervision, grant acquisition, or research funding remains unspecified in institutional records. No dedicated laboratories or structured research teams are referenced in Shemmer's professional profile.

• Social Theory
• Organisational Theory
• Interdisciplinarity
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Christoforos Bouzanis is a Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies at the Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Edinburgh, an MA in Social and Political Thought from the University of Warwick, and a BSc in International and European Economic Studies from Athens University of Economics and Business. Prior to joining UWE, he worked as a Teaching Assistant in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, as a Research Associate at Adam Smith Business School (University of Glasgow), and as a Lecturer in People and Organisations at Swansea University. His main research interests include: Social Theory and Organisational Theory Interdisciplinarity in social sciences Social Ontology and Reflexivity Social Imaginary and Subjectivity Organisational Culture and Research Philosophies Power, Political Economy, and Globalisation Christoforos is currently developing his project on defining Immanent Idealism as an alternative path for social ontology, meta-ontology and epistemology, critically engaging with traditions of critical realism, social constructionism, interpretivism, pragmatism and theories of practice. His publication record demonstrates consistent theoretical advancement across sociology, philosophy and organizational studies, with a particular focus on foundational questions of social ontology and reflexivity. His scientific achievements include: Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Christoforos maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 in Office 5X214 and teaches courses on Organisational Culture, Research Philosophies, Power, Political Economy, and Globalisation. He actively welcomes discussions with colleagues and research students about theoretical challenges in social research, research design methodology, and the future of academia.

A. Janae Sholtzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Continental Philosophy
• Feminist Theory
• Philosophy of Art
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Janae Sholtz is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Coordinator of Women's Gender Studies at Alvernia University, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. She is a Neag Scholar and an active researcher in continental philosophy, feminist theory, and philosophy of art. Research Interests: Continental Philosophy (especially Deleuze and Guattari) Feminist and Gender Theory Philosophy of Art and Aesthetics Social and Political Philosophy New Materialism and Creative Agency Interdisciplinary work in Cosmology and Philosophy Her research explores how artistic and aesthetic practices generate new modes of thinking and contribute to social and political transformation. She is particularly interested in the creative event and the formation of new concepts that challenge anthropocentrism and open possibilities for new forms of life and ethics. Her publications and current editorial projects reflect a deep engagement with contemporary French philosophy and its intersections with feminism, stoicism, and science. The trend in her recent articles shows a consistent focus on Deleuzean thought, affect, creativity, and interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy, art, and science. Scientific Involvement: Member, Interdisciplinary Research Group – Deleuze and Cosmology (2018–2023) Funded by Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC - Canada) Collaboration between philosophers and physicists exploring Deleuze’s cosmological sensibility Teaching and Advising: Dr. Sholtz teaches across the philosophy curriculum, including Ancient Philosophy, Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, and Feminist Theory. She integrates film, literature, and contemporary events into her pedagogy to stimulate philosophical wonder. While no students are listed, her role as Coordinator of Women's Gender Studies suggests academic mentorship and program leadership. Grants & Research: Principal investigator in a SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary project, indicating active grant support and collaborative research leadership. Labs & Teams: Member of the 'Deleuze and Cosmology' research group, an interdisciplinary team of two philosophers and two physicists aiming to bridge Deleuzean philosophy with modern cosmology, structured around the 'three forms of thought'—philosophy, science, and art—culminating in ethical inquiry.

Claudia Lomoschitzمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Performance Art
• Visual Arts
• Queer Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Lomoschitz is a research-based artist, filmmaker, and choreographer currently serving as a university assistant and lecturer at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Department of Education in the Arts. She teaches courses such as Kunst und Kunstgeschichte im Kontext II and supervises bachelor theses, contributing significantly to art education and performance studies. Her research and artistic practice are deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on embodied politics, reproductive fantasies, and queer-feminist historiographies . She investigates how bodies are politicized through performance, particularly in relation to lactation, death, care, and resistance under capitalism. Her work bridges art, science, and theory, engaging with quantum physics, biopolitics, and feminist epistemologies. The body of her recent creative-scholarly output reveals a strong thematic focus on queer care practices, the materiality of the void, reproductive autonomy, and critiques of neoliberal health and consumer culture . Her performances and installations often use bodily fluids, molecular metaphors, and mythic narratives to destabilize normative understandings of life, death, and care. Claudia Lomoschitz has presented her work internationally, including at MAK Vienna, Universitat Politècnica de València, Schwules Museum Berlin, and Angewandte Vienna. Her artistic projects have been exhibited at prominent venues such as brut Vienna, Belvedere 21, Tanzquartier Vienna, and Kunstraum Niederösterreich. She is currently completing her dissertation on the cultural implications of lactation and queer nursing under the supervision of Elke Krasny, further solidifying her role as a scholar-artist at the intersection of performance, feminism, and cultural critique. She has co-produced works with SOAKED and brut Wien, supported by the City of Vienna’s Department of Cultural Affairs.

Burke Hendrixمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Normative Political Theory
• Indigenous Politics
• Global Justice
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Burke Hendrix is a Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Political Science at the University of Oregon, College of Arts and Sciences. His scholarly work bridges normative political theory, indigenous politics, and global justice, with a deep engagement in historical and contemporary questions of sovereignty, territoriality, and historical injustice. University: University of Oregon School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Political Science Position: Professor, Associate Department Head His research interests include normative political theory, indigenous politics, global justice, history of political thought, political authority, state territoriality, historical injustice, and the ethics of political action. He has a special focus on non-ideal theory as applied to indigenous rights and has taught courses on the Enlightenment, liberalism, conservatism, just war theory, and comparative political thought, including classical Chinese and Indian traditions such as Han Fei and Kautilya. The recent publications and ongoing research reflect a sustained engagement with indigenous sovereignty, land rights, and the moral implications of colonialism. His work often explores how political theory can address persistent injustices and the agency of colonized peoples. Themes of memory, compensation, and political recognition recur across his scholarship, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Native American communities in North America. Burke Hendrix has organized significant academic conferences on American Indian and First Nations sovereignty and on the agency of colonized individuals globally, demonstrating leadership in interdisciplinary and decolonial scholarship. Burke Hendrix is the author of two major books: Ownership, Authority, and Self-Determination: Moral Principles and Indigenous Rights Claims (2008) and Strategies of Justice: Aboriginal Peoples, Persistent Injustice, and the Ethics of Political Action (2019), as well as co-editor of Colonial Exchanges: Political Theory and the Agency of the Colonized (2017). He is currently completing a book on non-ideal theory and indigenous politics. He advises graduate and undergraduate students in political theory and related fields, though specific student names are not listed. His research has been supported through university resources and academic collaborations, including conference organization and publication in leading journals such as Perspectives on Politics , Political Theory , and Dialogue: Canadian Philosophical Review . He leads and participates in research initiatives such as the Alternatives of Sovereignty and Colonialism and Agency projects, which serve as platforms for interdisciplinary dialogue on indigenous and postcolonial political thought.

Alisa N. Bokulichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Geosciences
• Philosophy of Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alisa N. Bokulich is a Professor of Philosophy at Boston University , with affiliations as Associate Member of Harvard University’s History of Science Department and 2021-22 Harvard Radcliffe Fellow . She directs the Center for Philosophy & History of Science (CPHS) at Boston University and leads the Phi-Geo Research Group , focusing on the philosophy of geosciences, physics, and data science. Her research explores scientific modeling , data interpretation , and uncertainty in the physical and Earth sciences, with recent work on geochronology , mass extinctions , and noncausal explanations . She organizes the Boston Colloquium for Philosophy of Science and contributes to debates on science and values . Her 15 most recent publications span topics from scale challenges in geosciences to quantum-classical relations , radiometric dating , and typification in scientific models . She has held visiting appointments at Duke University, Durham University, and the University of Edinburgh’s Eidyn Research Centre . Scientific honors include the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship and election to the AAAS Section L Steering Committee . She mentors students like Federica Bocchi , who joined the University of Calgary as an Assistant Professor. Her work bridges philosophy, geosciences, and quantum physics , emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical implications of scientific practice.

• Philosophy
• Analytic Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Mind
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ricardo Barroso Batista is an Invited Assistant at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, actively contributing to the Centre for Philosophical and Humanistic Studies (CEFH). His academic engagement spans philosophy and psychology, with a strong focus on analytic metaphysics, identity, and societal structures. Master’s degree holder Affiliated with CEFH (2020–2025) Recent publications in Revista Portuguesa de Filosofia and European Psychologist His research centers on analytic metaphysics, particularly the problem of representation, grounding, modality, and the metaphysics of time. He also investigates antisocial behavior through the lens of the Dark Triad, exploring psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism. His philosophical interests extend to Marxism, human rights, and the intersection of mind and society. Collaborative work with researchers like B. Nobre and A. G. Lind highlights interdisciplinary engagement. The recent articles (2022–2024) reflect a dual trajectory: one in metaphysical theory (truthmakers, B-theory, representationalism) and another in empirical psychology (Dark Triad, psychometrics, adolescence). This blend indicates a unique interdisciplinary profile bridging analytic philosophy and psychological science. No scientific awards are listed in the provided data. Ricardo actively supervises and collaborates with numerous students within CEFH, and has served as an examiner and conference organizer. His involvement in projects related to adolescence, psychometrics, and authors suggests broad academic mentorship and leadership. Though no grants are explicitly detailed, his participation in funded research implies grant-supported activity. He is involved in the CEFH research group, contributing to systematic reviews and collaborative publications. His academic network includes researchers across philosophy and psychology, indicating strong institutional and interdisciplinary integration.

Rob Milesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Film Studies
• Hispanic Visual Cultures
• Spanish Cinema
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Rob Miles is a University Teaching Fellow in Film Studies at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He teaches film history, theory, and analysis at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has over twenty-five years of experience in higher education, including research, supervision, and senior academic management. Research Interests: His work centers on Hispanic visual cultures, particularly Spanish cinema, with a focus on Víctor Erice, Luis Buñuel, and the representation of the Spanish Civil War and Francoist Spain. He explores intersections between poetry and cinema, generational trauma, exile, memory, and transnationalism. His analytical frameworks include auteur theory, intertextuality, performance, and star construction. Publications and Research Trends: His recent scholarship examines poetic and symbolic dimensions in Spanish films, especially The Spirit of the Beehive , and the interplay between literature and film. Themes of memory, silence, and political context recur across his publications, reflecting a deep engagement with Spain’s cultural and historical landscape. Scientific Awards: Philip Larkin Prize Poets and Players Prize Resurgence (now Ginkgo) International Ecopoetry Prize Advising and Grants: Rob Miles supervises independent research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and serves as Module Convenor for core and optional Film Studies modules. He has extensive experience in academic personal tutoring and peer review for international journals. He was a Research Associate for the Memory, Victims and Representation of the Colombia Conflict (MVRC) project at the University of Liverpool. His external roles include editorial board membership for New Cinemas: Journal of Contemporary Film and External Examiner at Leeds Metropolitan, Edinburgh Napier, and York universities. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Rob Miles is affiliated with research networks through his editorial and peer-review work and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as MVRC. His creative and scholarly practice bridges film studies and poetry, positioning him within communities of film-poetry and Hispanic cultural studies.

• International Relations
• Conflict and Security Studies
• South Asia Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anatol Lieven holds the title of Visiting Professor at King’s College London (Department of War Studies) and Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar. He is also a Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation. With a PhD in Political Science from the University of Cambridge, his career spans over three decades as a journalist, scholar, and policy analyst focusing on South Asia, the former Soviet Union, and US foreign policy. His research interests emphasize insurgency/counterinsurgency, terrorism, Islamist movements, and geopolitical dynamics in Pakistan/Afghanistan/Iran and Russia/post-Soviet states. He has authored influential books including Pakistan: A Hard Country (2011) and America Right or Wrong (2004/2012), and contributed to strategic policy initiatives such as the FCO-funded Afghanistan stakeholder conferences (2009-2011). Publications span journals like Survival , International Affairs , and New York Review of Books , covering topics from Soviet-Afghan war analysis to contemporary US strategic culture. His work bridges academic rigor with policy relevance, addressing critical issues of global security and development.

Jacob Leighمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Film Studies
• Cinema
• Film Aesthetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jacob Leigh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London. He specializes in film interpretation, aesthetics, and narrative analysis, with particular expertise in directors like Ken Loach, Eric Rohmer, and Adam Curtis. His office is located in the Arts Building (G5), and appointments can be arranged via his institutional email. Film Style and Interpretation Film Theory: Hitchcock and Point of View Hollywood Star Performances Critical Theory and Textual Analysis Leigh's research explores intersections of realism and politics in cinema, focusing on visual expressionism, genre hybridization, and narrational ambiguity. His recent work includes a 2025 book on contemporary directors and ongoing research on Adam Curtis's documentaries. He has published extensively on filmmakers like Yasujiro Ozu, Claude Chabrol, and Terrence Malick. His research output includes critical analyses of spatial storytelling in Ozu's Late Autumn , musical conventions in Christophe Honoré's films, and gestural semiotics in John Ford's work. Themes span from minimalist aesthetics to stardom's role in Hollywood narratives. Leigh has participated in major film conferences such as the Film-Philosophy Conference (2015) and the London Film and Media Conference (2016). He has delivered public lectures on Eric Rohmer's moral tales and Chabrol's late career, contributing to academic and public discourse on European and Hollywood cinema.