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Steven Gunnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political History
• Social History
• Cultural History
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Steven Gunn is a Tutor in History and Professor of Early Modern History at Merton College, University of Oxford. He specializes in the political, social, cultural and military history of England and its continental neighbors from the mid-fifteenth to the later sixteenth century. His current research focuses on everyday life and fatal hazard in sixteenth-century England, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Professor Gunn teaches British and European History between 1330 and 1700, including the undergraduate Special Subject 'The Trial of the Tudor State: politics, religion and society, 1540-1560' and the MSt/MPhil paper on 'State and Society in Early Modern Europe'. His research interests encompass Tudor government, warfare, foreign policy, political culture, and comparative studies of the English state with other European states during this period. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Tudor England, particularly on the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII, with groundbreaking work on everyday life and accidental death in sixteenth-century England. His scholarship combines traditional historical analysis with innovative approaches to social history, examining coroners' inquests to understand daily life, work, travel, and leisure in Tudor times. James Ford Lectures in British History (2015) Professor Gunn supervises numerous graduate students working on British and European political, social and cultural history in the period 1450-1600. His students have produced significant scholarly work, including published books on Tudor parliaments, Renaissance military memoirs, and Tudor reform. He is also an active public historian, writing for BBC History Magazine and History Today, contributing to radio and television programs including BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time', and speaking regularly to Historical Association branches and sixth-form conferences. He currently serves as a trustee of the Royal Armouries.

Mark Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perceptual-Cognitive Skills
• Perceptual-Motor Skills
• Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Williams is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation at the University of Utah. He holds dual expertise in kinesiology and neuroscience, with a focus on perceptual-cognitive mechanisms in skill acquisition. Previously, he served in senior roles at Brunel University London and the University of Sydney. His research spans 180+ peer-reviewed articles across neuroscience, psychology, and sports science, supported by $6M+ in external funding from agencies like the Australian Research Council and UK-based councils. Education: B.Sc. (Hons) in Sports Science from Manchester Metropolitan University; Ph.D. in Movement Science/Experimental Psychology from the University of Liverpool. Research Interests: Neural underpinnings of perceptual-motor skills, decision-making in dynamic environments, expertise development, and the impact of anxiety on motor performance. His work integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) with behavioral experiments to explore cognitive-motor interactions. Awards: Distinguished Scholar Awards from International Society of Sport Psychology and North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Served as Visiting Professor at 9+ institutions including Florida State University and University of British Columbia. Advising & Grants: Supervised ~50 doctoral students and mentored 9 postdocs. Editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Sports Science and Executive Editor for Human Movement Science. His grants address topics like skill development pathways in youth athletes and cognitive performance under environmental stressors. Labs & Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations exploring motor learning, sport cognition, and neuroplasticity. Co-developed virtual reality tools for mobility anxiety research and fall prevention strategies.

Rianne Conijnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Learning Analytics
• Human-Technology Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rianne Conijn is an assistant professor in the Human-Technology Interaction group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands. Her research bridges data-driven methodologies (machine learning, statistical modeling) with human-centered design to enhance learning analytics, explainable AI, and writing process analysis. She holds a joint PhD (cum laude) from Antwerp University and Tilburg University, and an MSc (cum laude) in Human-Technology Interaction from TU/e. Academic Background: MSc (2015, TU/e, cum laude), PhD (2020, Antwerp University & Tilburg University, cum laude). Research Focus: Learning analytics, keystroke logging, explainable AI for education, data dashboards, and self-regulated learning dynamics. Teaching: Courses in Advanced Research Methods, Human-AI Interaction, Behavioral Research Methods, and AI ethics in education. Her recent publications explore parallel language planning in writing, longitudinal self-regulated learning strategies, and generalizability of academic performance prediction models. She leads an NWO Veni project on Human-Centered AI in education, emphasizing tailored explanations for student-AI collaboration. Scientific awards include cum laude distinctions for her MSc and PhD, and the NWO Veni grant. Collaborative work spans institutions in the Netherlands, Norway, and the U.S., with applications in intelligent tutoring systems and ethical AI deployment in exams. Key trends across her work: integration of machine learning with educational theory, leveraging keystroke data for cognitive process insights, and prioritizing actionable, explainable AI systems for student support. Publications span journals like the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General , Computers and Education , and IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies . Scientific Awards: NWO Veni grant for Human-Centered AI in education Cum laude for MSc and PhD Grants & Collaborations: National Science Foundation grants (2016868, 2302644) for biometric feedback in writing UK Research and Innovation grant (ES/W011832/1) for real-time AI scaffolding TU/e Boost! Program grant for self-regulated learning analysis Labs & Teams: EAISI Foundational (Eindhoven AI Systems Institute) Human Technology Interaction group at TU/e Collaboration with Norwegian Reading National Center (University of Stavanger) Project teams for Waterproof ITS and ProWrite grants

Erin Pinedaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• Social Movements
• Civil Rights
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Erin Pineda is a Professor in the Department of Government at Smith College, specializing in political theory and social movements. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and a B.A. from Barnard College. Her research examines civil disobedience, racial justice, and democratic theory through historical and contemporary lenses. Pineda's research interests focus on: The politics of protest and dissent Black political thought and racial justice Radical democracy and emancipation 20th-century American political development Transnational activist networks Her publications consistently explore how marginalized groups mobilize resistance, with recent work analyzing civil disobedience as decolonizing praxis. Articles demonstrate strong interdisciplinary engagement with history, philosophy, and critical race studies. Pineda's mentorship includes advising graduate students during her postdoctoral fellowship at University of Chicago. She leads research projects on activist histories and participates in public scholarship through platforms like the Boston Review.

• Armenian Studies
• Hebrew Language
• Philology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paolo Lucca is a Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His academic work focuses on Armenian studies, Hebrew language, religious texts, and cultural history, particularly in the context of Christian doctrine, manuscript transmission, and interfaith relations. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Asian and North African Studies Academic Rank: Researcher Email: paolo.lucca@unive.it His research spans philology, biblical translation, Ottoman Armenian history, and the cultural activities of the Mechitarist order. He has published extensively on Armenian religious texts, Dominican missions, forced conversions, and the history of Bible translation. The recent publications reveal a strong focus on Armenian Christian identity, textual analysis of religious manuscripts, and cross-cultural exchanges between Armenians, Jews, and Catholics in the early modern period. His work often involves critical editing, translation, and historical contextualization of rare texts. Notable themes include: Mechitarist educational and cultural initiatives Armenian Catholic relations with Rome Comparative studies of Jewish and Armenian chronicles Illustrated catechisms and religious pedagogy Latin-Armenian linguistic interactions Paolo Lucca has also curated academic volumes and translated major works on biblical and philosophical topics. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. He likely supervises students given his doctoral background and collaborative research, though no formal list is available. His work is deeply rooted in archival and philological methods, contributing significantly to the understanding of Armenian cultural and religious history in the Mediterranean and Ottoman contexts.

• Medieval Japanese History
• Samurai History
• Political Transformations of Japan
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas D. Conlan is Professor of East Asian Studies and History at Princeton University, specializing in Medieval Japanese History with particular focus on the political, social, and intellectual transformations of Japan from the eleventh through the sixteenth centuries. His scholarly work has significantly reshaped understanding of premodern Japan through meticulous analysis of historical documents and visual sources. Professor Conlan received his B.A. in History and Japanese with highest honors from the University of Michigan as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. He continued his academic journey at Stanford University, where he earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in History. Conlan's research interests span multiple dimensions of premodern Japanese society, with particular emphasis on warfare, political structures, and cultural transformations during Japan's medieval period. His scholarship often challenges conventional narratives about Japanese history, as evidenced by his groundbreaking reinterpretation of Ōuchi rule that reveals Japan as a multiethnic state with an economy based on mining and trade. Through careful examination of primary sources including picture scrolls and historical documents, Conlan has transformed our understanding of samurai culture, political thought, and military practices. His publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from specific military history studies toward broader interpretations of political and social structures in premodern Japan. Conlan's work with visual materials like the Scrolls of the Mongol Invasions of Japan showcases his innovative approach to historical interpretation, while his most recent monograph provides a paradigm-shifting understanding of Japan's premodern political landscape. Guggenheim Fellowship Professor Conlan has developed numerous digital humanities projects that make historical materials accessible to broader audiences, including the Kyoto Princeton Project featuring collections like the Tannowa Collection, Suruga Date Collection, and Japanese Documents (Komonjo) resources. His work translating and analyzing historical materials has created valuable resources for students and scholars worldwide, demonstrating his commitment to both academic rigor and public scholarship.

• Visual Analytics
• Mobility Data Science
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalia Andrienko is a Professor of Computer Science at City University London and Lead Scientist in the Knowledge Discovery department at Fraunhofer-Institut für Intelligente Analyse- und Informationssysteme. Her work bridges visual analytics with mobility data science and machine learning, focusing on human-in-the-loop systems for pattern discovery and spatiotemporal data exploration. Professor, Computer Science, City University London (2013-present) Lead Scientist, Knowledge Discovery, Fraunhofer Institute (1997-present) Research interests center on visual analytics methodology for spatiotemporal data, human-centered machine learning, and mobility pattern analysis. She develops frameworks for interactive dashboards, trust visualization in ML, and semantic exploration of location-based data, with a focus on scalable and privacy-respecting techniques. Her recent publications investigate hybrid human-machine discovery of movement patterns, contextual visual analytics for multivariate events, and the integration of temporal periodization with spatial analysis. Articles emphasize applications in sports analytics, transportation systems, and collaborative visual analysis workflows. Key collaborations include work with Gennady Andrienko and Salvatore Rinzivillo. She has contributed to journals like Visual Informatics , IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics , and International Journal of Cartography , maintaining active research output across visual analytics, mobility science, and geospatial data modeling.

Georgia Blackمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sport Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Female Athlete Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Georgia Black is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland. She holds a PhD in Sport Science from Australian Catholic University and a Bachelor of Exercise Science (BExSci) degree. Her research focuses on female athlete performance, including physical qualities optimization, multidisciplinary training approaches, and bone mineral density impacts. University of Queensland Australian Catholic University (PhD, BExSci) Dr Black's research spans diverse sports like Australian Football (AFLW), rugby league, and baseball. Key themes include workload monitoring, match intensity analysis, player rotation strategies, and technological applications in performance tracking. Her recent work emphasizes athlete profiling, test implementation, and injury prevention frameworks across various high-intensity sports, with a consistent focus on female athletes and throwing-dominant disciplines.

Jonathan Sassiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Religious History
• Early American Republic
• Antislavery and Race
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Sassi is a Professor of History and Executive Officer of the History Department at The Graduate Center, CUNY. He is affiliated with the College of Staten Island and the CUNY Graduate Center. His research focuses on the Early American republic, American religious history, and antislavery movements. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA. Key research themes include the interplay of religion and race in the founding era, transatlantic abolitionism, and the role of Quaker networks. His work explores how religious institutions shaped early American political and social landscapes. Selected publications span topics like Anthony Benezet’s abolitionist strategies, Revolutionary-Era sermons, and the religious dynamics of New England clergy. His 2001 article on political parties and public Christianity earned the 2002 Ralph D. Gray Prize. No grants or advising details are listed. His work contributes to understanding the religious foundations of early U.S. identity and the moral dimensions of antislavery movements.

Lennie Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Video Game Music Composition
• Interactive Media Scoring
• Orchestration Techniques
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lennie Moore serves as a faculty member in the Technology and Applied Composition (TAC) program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), where he teaches Applied Lessons, Tools, Techniques and Analysis, and Orchestration for the Media Composer. With decades of experience as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator for video games, commercials, film, and television, Moore brings real-world industry expertise to his academic role. His teaching extends beyond SFCM, having developed and taught courses in Composing for Video Games at USC and UCLA Extension. Moore's research interests focus on the complex puzzle of video game scoring, emphasizing the deconstructionist approach required for interactive media. His work explores how to break down compositions into vertical layers and horizontal procedural components that can be implemented into music playback systems in real-time based on player choices. He specializes in open-world environments where music must smoothly transition through different game areas. His passion for building computers and video games outside of traditional music informs his innovative approach to media composition. His recent work includes the 2024 release of Outcast: A New Beginning , a sequel to his groundbreaking 1999 score for the original Outcast game, which was one of the first live orchestra and choir scores in gaming history. This new project involved approximately two hours and fifteen minutes of music with complex interactive elements, recorded during the pandemic with remote sessions. Best Soundtrack Album, G.A.N.G. Awards, 2011 Best Interactive Score, G.A.N.G. Awards, 2011 Best Audio — Other, G.A.N.G. Awards, 2008 Moore actively mentors students in the TAC program, with notable alumni including Kyle Randall (winner of the American Prize in composition), Shengyuan Li (Top 10 Finalist in the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition 2023), and Shawne Workman (now SFCM TAC faculty). His 2023 album Mentors pays tribute to his influences including Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Arif Mardin, Michael Gibbs, Don Grolnick, David Mash, Nick & Andy, Ken Kraintz, and Toshiko Akiyoshi. Moore emphasizes to students that 'Failure is an option' and encourages them to consider 'Who am I as an artist?' early in their development.

• Ancient History
• Carthaginian Diplomacy
• Roman Republican Expansion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gabriel Rosselló Calafell is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in Carthaginian diplomacy and Roman Republican expansion . He earned his Ph.D. in History (2020) from UIB with a thesis on Punic diplomatic practices in Roman sources and holds a DEA in Roman Republican taxation (2005). His research spans collaborations with the Grupo Civitas (UIB) , external membership in Grupo Occidens (UAM) , and participation in networks like Libera Res Publica and Toletum . His academic focus includes: Diplomatic Mechanisms : Analysis of Punic-Roman treaties, Numidian diplomacy, and symbolic gift exchange. Geopolitical Studies : Roman provincial administration in North Africa, post-Punic War alliances, and Mediterranean power shifts. Critical Source Analysis : Deconstruction of Greco-Roman etnocentrism in historical narratives. Recent publications examine diplomatic spaces (2024), Numidian monarch roles (2025), and aristocratic networks (2024). Current projects include directing the Master's in Mediterranean Studies and researching at the Institut Ausonius as part of PID2022-137408NB-100. He also leads an educational innovation project on audiovisual historical narratives vs. misinformation (PID232511).

• Early Medieval History
• Ethnic Interaction
• Political Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Alex Woolf is a Professor in the School of History at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on early medieval Britain and Ireland, particularly the period 400-900 AD, with interests in ethnic interaction, political structures, and social history. He also engages with Late Roman Gaul and first-millennium Scandinavia. Prof Woolf supervises PhD students Frances Bickerstaff, Sophie Kniaz, and J.D. Moore. His extensive publications include analyses of the Picts, Viking Age dynamics, and the cultural intersections of early medieval Europe. Key research themes include the political evolution of early medieval kingdoms, the impact of Viking activity, and the interplay between language, identity, and governance. His work often bridges historical analysis with archaeological interpretation, challenging traditional narratives about ethnic boundaries and cultural continuity. Prof Woolf’s scholarly contributions span book chapters, peer-reviewed articles, and edited volumes, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Recent work critiques the 'Viking paradigm' and explores the legacy of post-Roman societies in shaping medieval identities. He maintains an active role in academic networks, contributing to conferences and collaborative projects on Insular and Scandinavian history.

• Sports Science
• Sports Nutrition
• Athlete Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Johann Bilsborough is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He is affiliated with the Faculty of Health and the Human Performance Research Centre (HPRC). His research focuses on sports science, athlete performance optimization, and nutrition in team sports such as Australian Football and soccer. Key areas include athlete monitoring practices, nutritional strategies for elite athletes, and the physiological impacts of training and external factors like the pandemic. His work emphasizes understanding athlete behavior in subjective monitoring, body composition changes, and training periodization. Collaborations with organizations like UEFA highlight contributions to dietary guidelines for elite footballers. Dr. Bilsborough’s research bridges practical applications in sports medicine with biomechanical and physiological insights, aiming to enhance both individual and team performance.

Hans van Weesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient History
• Greek History
• Military History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Hans van Wees is the Grote Professor of Ancient History at University College London (UCL), holding this position since 2011. He joined UCL History in 1995, progressing from Lecturer to Reader and ultimately Professor. His research focuses on archaic Greek history (c. 750-450 BC), with extensions into classical periods, emphasizing societal, economic, and military developments. He supervises numerous PhD students and teaches courses on ancient Greek warfare, economic history, and methodologies. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (1992) Docturandus, Universiteit van Amsterdam (1983) Research Interests: Prof. van Wees explores archaic and classical Greek history through lenses of warfare, economy, and societal structures. His work challenges traditional narratives, such as Greek warfare myths, and examines fiscal systems in archaic Athens. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, including co-editing volumes on antiquity’s aristocracy and archaic Greece. Publications: His major works include Ships and Silver, Taxes and Tribute (2013), Greek Warfare: Myths and realities (2004), and co-edited volumes like A Companion to Archaic Greece (2009). These publications underscore his contributions to understanding ancient fiscal policies, military tactics, and social hierarchies. Awards and Roles: Corresponding member of Royal Dutch Academy Honorary Fellow of University of Wales Institute of Classical Studies Co-Editor of Historia: Zeitschrift fuer Alte Geschichte Member of editorial board for GAIA Teaching and Mentorship: Prof. van Wees teaches advanced courses such as Cultures of War in Ancient Greece and mentors PhD students in archaic/classical Greek history. Current advisees focus on naval tactics, Athenian foreign policy, and Corinth’s economy. Labs/Teams: Active in the UCL History Department, he collaborates with the Institute of Classical Studies and regularly convenes seminars on ancient history topics.

Kristie Patricia Flanneryمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Spanish Empire
• Empire and Colonialism
• Migration
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kristie Patricia Flannery is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU), based at the Melbourne Campus. Her research focuses on the global Spanish Empire, colonialism, migration, urban history, and the early modern Atlantic and Pacific worlds. She earned her MA and PhD in History from the University of Texas at Austin and previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia. Her scholarly expertise spans transimperial and transpacific histories, with a particular focus on Manila and global urban networks. Her research explores themes of piracy, imperial conflict, colonial identity, and cultural exchange in the early modern period. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of the Spanish Pacific, the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade, and the interconnected histories of Latin America and Asia. Her work emphasizes global connections and the agency of non-European actors within imperial systems. Her publications include a major monograph, Piracy and the Making of the Spanish Pacific World (2024), and numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as The William and Mary Quarterly , Urban History , and Itinerario . Her recent work shows a strong trend toward transimperial biography, the cultural and military dimensions of empire, and the integration of Pacific and Atlantic histories into a global framework. Forum on Early-Modern Empires and Global Interactions (FEEGI) Article Prize (2023) Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Mexico Section's Best Article in the Humanities Prize (2023) Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) visiting research fellowship (2022) ARC Linkage Grant (2023–2026) Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019) Outstanding Dissertation Award and Lathrop Prize, University of Texas at Austin (2020) Dr. Flannery is a HDR Provisional Supervisor and has co-led major research grants, including an ARC Linkage Grant and the UA-DAAD Joint Research Scheme. She has curated exhibitions, contributed to public history through The Conversation and podcasts, and served on editorial boards for journals such as Itinerario and Environmental History . She is affiliated with international research networks including the Global Urban History Project and the SFB 923 at the University of Tübingen. She is actively involved in academic and public engagement, including co-curating the exhibition 'Acapulco-Manila: The Galleon, Asia, and Latin America' and contributing to public discourse on history through media appearances and podcasts.