Leonarda García Jiménez is Full Professor at University of Murcia's Faculty of Communication and Documentation, specializing in communication theory and epistemology. Awarded her PhD from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia in 2006 with distinction, she conducted postdoctoral research at University of Colorado Boulder as a Fundación Séneca fellow. Her scholarship examines foundational communication theories, gender roles in academia, and media representations of marginalized groups. Research focuses on: Epistemological foundations of communication studies Feminist approaches to media research Historical recovery of women scholars LGBTQ+ representation and reception Intercultural communication dynamics Current projects include FEMICOMI (analysis of female roles in Ibero-American communication research) and FEMIDOCOM (gender analysis in communication pedagogy). Public engagement includes producing documentary films on women in communication sciences and curating the exhibition 'Mujeres investigadoras en las ciencias de la comunicación'. Professional service includes co-editing the Comunicación y Género book series and evaluating for national research agencies.
Professor Nelarine Cornelius holds the position of Professor of Organisation Studies at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management. She is a member of the Department of People and Organisations and the Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED). Her roles include former Associate Dean for People, Culture, and Inclusion (2017–2023), Co-Chair of the School’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, and participation in College-level EDI groups. She also serves as Deputy Editor of Business and Society and Associate Editor of the Journal of Business Ethics . Her research focuses on social justice, business ethics, management practices in emerging economies, and the capabilities approach. Key areas include equality, diversity, corporate social responsibility, and historical antecedents of management systems in regions like Nigeria, Pakistan, and Lebanon. Her work bridges global North-South dynamics, exploring how colonial legacies influence contemporary management frameworks. Recent publications (2020–2024) address ethnic inequalities in Nigeria’s banking sector, reimagining business ethics, and the intersection of colonial policies with modern labor practices. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing critical perspectives on diversity, CSR, and business history. Professor Cornelius holds multiple fellowships, including Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the British Academy of Management. Her external roles include Academic Policy Advisor for Wales’ Anti-Racism Action Plan, Board Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and Trustee of the National Life Stories (British Library). She has supervised over a dozen PhD students, focusing on themes like CSR in China, socio-political activism, and Nigerian corporate apprenticeship systems. Her research projects include analyses of race at work surveys, financial wellbeing by ethnicity, and mental health policies in UK business schools. Grants include funding from the British Academy of Management and the Money and Pensions Service. Professor Cornelius is a Visiting Professor at University of Paris 10 and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Lagos, reflecting her global academic influence. Her work integrates historical, ethical, and contemporary management challenges to advance socially responsible business practices.
Namrata Dey Roy is a Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Tech’s School of Literature, Media, and Communication. She holds a PhD in English from Georgia State University and completed her M.Phil (thesis: Hindu myths in Harry Potter) and MA from Indian universities. Her research focuses on postcolonial studies and linguistic marginalization in multilingual contexts, particularly in South Africa. She has taught diverse student populations in India and the US, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy for multicultural classrooms. Education: PhD in English, Georgia State University M.Phil in English, Rabindra Bharati University (India) MA in English, University of Calcutta (India) Research interests include postcolonial Anglophone writers’ approaches to language politics, biopolitical analysis, and representation in multilingual societies. She collaborates with the University of Western Cape’s Multilingual Center and is developing an interview series with authors from her dissertation. Teaching: She has taught ENGL 1101/1102 composition courses (standard and themed versions), ENGL 2120 British Literature Survey, and Writing Across the Curriculum. Her pedagogical philosophy emphasizes building respectful classroom communities to foster critical communication skills. Publications include peer-reviewed articles on postcolonial literature and forthcoming chapters on ecofeminism and marginalized women in media. She advocates for curricula embracing socio-cultural diversity and multilingualism through her teaching and research.
Leisa Kauffmann is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on colonial Latin America, particularly the cultural encounters between Nahua peoples and Spanish colonizers, with emphasis on gender studies and indigenous historiography. Dr. Kauffmann holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Hispanic Literatures from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2004 and 1997 respectively). She has been recognized with the Humanities Center Resident Scholar award (2011-2012) and a University Research Grant from Wayne State (2010). Her scholarship explores themes such as the reinterpretation of indigenous rulers like Nezahualcoyotl, colonial governance dynamics, and the intersection of myth with colonial writing practices. Recent work examines Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxochitl’s historiographical contributions and the representation of colonial power structures through literary and ethnohistorical analysis. Teaching includes courses on colonial Latin American literature, cultural analysis, and advanced composition. Her research has been published in venues such as Colonial Latin American Review, MELUS, and A Contracorriente.
Laura Singeot is a Lecturer at the MMI department of the IUT of Troyes, affiliated with the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. She serves as Head of International Relations since 2022 and participates in jury roles for external English aggregation exams. Her research focuses on Contemporary Indigenous Visual Arts, Postcolonial studies, and South Pacific Literature with a particular emphasis on Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand. She earned a Doctorate from Paris Nanterre University (2018) and holds degrees from Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle and Monash University. Her teaching spans Visual Studies, English-speaking cultures, and curatorial practices. Her publications critically examine Indigenous representation in literature, museums, and visual arts, challenging colonial epistemologies. She co-edited works on Alexis Wright's Carpentaria and contributed to peer-reviewed journals analyzing Indigenous narratives across multiple mediums. Education: PhD in Comparative Literature, Paris Nanterre, 2018 English Aggregation (Literature), Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle/ENS Ulm, 2012 Master 2, Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle, 2010 Master 1, Monash University, 2009 Research interests integrate visual anthropology, decolonial museology, and transnational Indigenous cultural expressions. Her work bridges literary analysis with material culture studies, exploring how Indigenous knowledge systems challenge Eurocentric frameworks. Recent articles analyze post-apocalyptic Indigenous fiction and digital art's role in cultural reclamation. Teaching responsibilities include leading courses on Pacific literature, museum practices, and cultural mediation. She advises on international academic collaborations through her administrative role.
Prof. Dr. Enrique Rodrigues-Moura has been holding the Professorship for Romance Literature / Hispanic Studies at the University of Bamberg since April 2012. He is part of the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, specializing in Iberian and Transatlantic literary and cultural studies. His work spans multiple languages including German, English, and Romance languages, reflecting his commitment to multilingual academic practice. His research interests focus on Iberian Studies, Transatlantic Relations between Latin America and Europe, the interplay between narratives, historiography and politics, edition philology, and cultural transfer between the Iberoromanic world and German-speaking regions. He emphasizes critical historical awareness, networked thinking across geographical and theoretical frameworks, and maintains a strong commitment to diversity management and inclusive teaching practices. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Lusophone and Hispanic literary traditions, particularly examining colonial and post-colonial narratives, Baroque literature, and cultural exchanges between Europe and the Americas. His work frequently engages with manuscript studies, historical drama, and the representation of power dynamics in literary texts. The articles show particular expertise in Portuguese colonial history, Spanish Golden Age theater, and contemporary Latin American literature. Prof. Rodrigues-Moura has supervised numerous doctoral students across multiple institutions, reflecting his international scholarly network. His supervision spans diverse topics including Latin American literature, Iberian studies, and cultural history. He actively participates in academic events, including guest lectures, workshops, and conferences that promote international scholarly exchange. He maintains an active research agenda with publications appearing consistently from 2008 through 2025, demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity. His work often involves international collaborations, as evidenced by co-edited volumes and participation in multinational academic events. The professorship he leads maintains strong connections with institutions across Europe and Latin America.
Naminata Diabate is Associate Professor of Comparative Literature at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences , with affiliations in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Performing and Media Arts; and the Africana Studies and Research Center. Her work bridges African and diaspora studies with cutting-edge research on gender, sexuality, and digital activism. Key Affiliations: Cornell University (College of Arts and Sciences), The Africa Institute (Advisory Board), Institute for Comparative Modernities Core Methodologies: Cross-cultural analysis of literature, film, social media, and oral traditions Research Themes explore the intersection of embodied agency and digital culture through: Women's political nakedness as resistance Queer representation in African cinema Digital media's impact on gender discourse Biopolitical frameworks in postcolonial contexts Transnational feminist dialogues Scientific Recognition : 2022 ALA First Book Award 2021 ASA Best Book Prize 2020 Duke University Press monograph on Naked Agency 2016-2020 MLA Executive Committee leadership Media Engagement spans international platforms including: Contributing writer for Voix/Voie de Femme and Writing Africa Featured expert on BBC's The Comb and PBS's Academic Minute Podcast appearances on Sound Africa and New Books in Women's History
Dr. Shabana Sayeed is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University . She specializes in postcolonial trauma literature and global anglophone studies, with a focus on marginalized voices including Indian Dalit communities, African women, and refugees. B.A., University of Burdwan M.A., Georgia State University Ph.D., Georgia State University (Literary Studies) Her research spans interdisciplinary intersections of postcolonial trauma theory with history, gender, and digital media. She explores: Subaltern representation in literature Transnational feminist frameworks Ethnic/religious identity in AI systems Refugee narratives across media platforms She has contributed to academic discourse through manuscripts and a Bengali-to-English book translation currently under review. Her pedagogy emphasizes inclusive practices for ESL and non-native English speakers.
Ekaputra Tupamahu is an Associate Professor of New Testament and Director of Masters Programs at Portland Seminary, George Fox University. He received his PhD from Vanderbilt University in 2019 and holds additional degrees from Claremont School of Theology, Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, and Sekolah Tinggi Theology Satyabhakti. His academic journey includes significant educational milestones: PhD from Vanderbilt University (2019), MA from Claremont School of Theology, MA/MDIV from Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, and BTh from Sekolah Tinggi Theology Satyabhakti. Dr. Tupamahu's research focuses on the intersection of New Testament studies with postcolonial theory, politics of language, race and ethnic theory, and global Pentecostal/Charismatic movement. His work explores how these frameworks inform early Christian contexts and contemporary interpretations of biblical texts. His monograph, Contesting Languages: Heteroglossia and the Politics of Language in the Early Church (Oxford University Press, 2022), examines language dynamics in early Christianity, while his second book manuscript explores 1 Corinthians within the T&T Clark Study Guides series. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on bridging biblical scholarship with contemporary social issues, particularly examining power dynamics, racial formation, and linguistic imperialism through biblical texts. His work often centers on Pauline literature while incorporating postcolonial and Asian American perspectives. Forum for Theological Exploration Dissertation Fellowship (2017) Louisville Institute Honorary Dissertation Fellowship (2017) Asian Theological Summer Institute Fellowship (2016) Faculty Achievement Award for Graduate Teaching (2022) Dr. Tupamahu is actively engaged in academic leadership as co-chair of the Asian and Asian American Hermeneutics Unit at the Society of Biblical Literature, steering committee member for Book of Acts and Paul and Politics program units, associate editor for Currents in Biblical Research, and member of editorial boards for Political Theology and Review of Biblical Literature. He serves on the Society of Biblical Literature's Committee on Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession (CUREMP). His scholarly influence extends globally through invited talks at institutions including Cambridge University, University of Minnesota, and Satya Wacana Christian University.
