جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Glenn W. Mostمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Classics
• Ancient Philosophy
• History of Classical Studies
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Glenn W. Most is a Visiting Professor in the Committee on Social Thought and Classics at the University of Chicago, and an External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Until 2020, he held the position of Professor of Greek Philology at the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. His work spans interdisciplinary fields including Classics, ancient philosophy, the history and methodology of Classical studies, comparative literature, cultural studies, and the history of religion. He has authored and edited numerous works on diverse topics such as pre-modern scholarly traditions, ancient Greek poetry, and cross-cultural comparisons of philological practices. Most’s research interests emphasize comparative approaches to ancient and modern texts, focusing on textual criticism, material culture, and the evolution of scholarly traditions. His recent projects include co-editing editions of early Greek philosophers, studying textual variants across traditions, and analyzing the reception of ancient narratives in art and literature. He also explores global philological methodologies through lexicons of indigenous terminology in classical traditions. His publications reflect a commitment to bridging disciplines, with works on Kafka, the Derveni Papyrus, and the intersection of philology with skepticism. Current projects include an edition of Hesiod’s Theogony scholia and a study of the Annunciation narrative in Luke’s Gospel. Most’s work is characterized by rigorous textual analysis and innovative comparative frameworks.

• English Syntax
• Grammar in Discourse
• Discourse and Genre Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Heidrun Dorgeloh is affiliated with Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), where she has served as an Außerplanmäßige Professorin for English Language and Linguistics since 2021. She is part of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and contributes to the Department of English Language and Linguistics through research, teaching, and leadership roles. Education : Habilitation (2014), Ph.D. in English Linguistics (1994), studies at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, London School of Economics, and Université de Paris II. Her research focuses on English syntax , discourse and genre theory , discourse processing , and argumentative discourse . She examines how syntactic structures interact with discourse functions across genres, including medical, scientific, and narrative contexts. Recent work explores genre bias in language models and argument annotation schemes. Her publications and grants reflect interdisciplinary approaches, including: Scientific awards : Beste Dissertation des Jahres 1995 (HHU Düsseldorf). Grants : eLearning and teaching grants for projects like 'Linguistics, Literature, and your Career' and 'Narrativity and evolution of English genres.' Dorgeloh has held leadership roles such as Head of the B.A. Students' Office and Vice President of the HHU Senate. Her career spans full-time lecturing, interim professorships, and visiting scholarship at Ohio State University.

Fred L. Gardapheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Italian Diaspora Studies
• American Ethnicity and Race
• Italian American Literature
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Fred L. Gardaphe is a Professor in the Department of English at Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY), and serves as the Director of the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute. His work bridges Italian Diaspora Studies with broader explorations of American ethnicity and race. His research interests focus on Italian American cultural and literary evolution, U.S. racial dynamics, and the intersection of humor and satire with ethnic identity. He has authored foundational texts in Italian American literature and gangster narratives, emphasizing diasporic experiences and cultural representation. His publications span critical analyses of gambling in Italian American literature, masculinity studies in gangster narratives, and the transformation of ethnic storytelling. He contributes regularly to academic journals like Choice and The Italian American Review , though no specific scientific awards are highlighted in the provided text.

• Business Communication
• Translation Studies
• Linguistics
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Donatella Malavasi is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, affiliated with the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Studies. Her teaching focuses on advanced English communication, translation, and intercultural mediation for business and international management programs. Teaches courses such as *English Specialised Communication and Translation* and *Linguistics, Translation, and English Mediation*. Specializes in corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, business discourse analysis, and translation studies. Co-authored the textbook *Specialized Communication in English: Analysis and Translation* (2020). Her research emphasizes discourse analysis in corporate communication, metadiscourse in academic writing, and cross-cultural translation challenges. Key interests include sustainability narratives, diversity in CSR reporting, and linguistic strategies in business contexts. Publications span over 20 years, with recent works analyzing CSR in rail companies, metadiscourse patterns, and global corporate communication trends. She actively contributes to academic discussions on business language, intercultural mediation, and specialized translation practices.

Kelly Shannon-Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Literature
• Roman History
• Cultural Memory Studies
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Kelly Shannon-Henderson is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on Imperial period Greek and Latin literature, particularly the 1st-2nd centuries CE. She specializes in cultural memory theory applied to works like Tacitus' Annals, paradoxography in Imperial Greek texts, and the historiographical traditions surrounding Roman emperors. Her major publications include the award-winning monograph *Religion and Memory in Tacitus’ Annals* (2019), a critical edition of Phlegon of Tralles' paradoxography, and co-edited works such as the forthcoming *Oxford Critical Guide to Tacitus*. Current projects include a commentary on Heraclides of Pontus' fragments and studies on imperial cult dynamics in Pliny's writings. Dr. Shannon-Henderson's interdisciplinary work bridges classical historiography, religious studies, and gender theory. She explores how ancient authors constructed identity through religious narratives, marvels, and historical memory. Her work has been recognized with the Society for Classical Studies' highest honor, the 2020 Goodwin Award of Merit. Education: Advanced degrees in Classics (details not specified in text) Grants: Recipient of 2016-17 Loeb Fellowship supporting Phlegon research Professional Service: Editorial roles for Brill FGH series and major Tacitus publications Her research lab focuses on digital philology and collaborative editions of fragmentary ancient texts. Upcoming projects include studies on resurrection narratives in Herakleides and correspondence analysis in Pliny-Trajan letters.

• American Jewish History
• Jewish Studies
• American Religion
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jonathan D. Sarna is University Professor and the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University. He serves as Chief Historian of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and past president of the Association for Jewish Studies. An award-winning author of over thirty books on American Jewish history, his research focuses on the intersection of Jewish identity, American culture, and historical evolution. He holds fellowships in both the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Academy of Jewish Research. Education: Ph.D., Yale University M.A., Yale University M.A., Brandeis University B.A., Brandeis University B.H.L., Hebrew College His research explores the formation of American Jewish identity, the dynamics of religious adaptation in immigrant communities, and the historical relationships between American Jews and Israel. Recent work examines liturgical transformations in Jewish texts and comparative diaspora studies. Publication trends reveal consistent focus on historical analysis of Jewish-American experiences, with recent emphasis on diaspora identity formation, textual interpretation, and demographic shifts within Jewish communities. His articles employ interdisciplinary methodologies combining historical, sociological, and cultural lenses. Awards & Honors: Everett Jewish Book of the Year Award Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow, American Academy of Jewish Research Charles Andrews Fellowship, Yale University As Chief Historian at the National Museum of American Jewish History, Sarna oversees scholarly initiatives documenting American Jewish heritage and develops educational programming on Jewish contributions to American society.

Jarrod Whitakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Asian Religions
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jarrod Whitaker is a Professor in the Department for the Study of Religions at Wake Forest University, specializing in Asian Religions (especially Hinduism and Buddhism), ritual studies, and gender theory. He served as Director of the MA Program in Religious Studies (2011–2019) and was core faculty in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (2015–2017). His research bridges ancient Indian religious practices with modern theoretical frameworks. Education: M.A. (Religious Studies, University of Canterbury, 1998) and Ph.D. (Asian Cultures and Languages, University of Texas at Austin, 2005). Research focuses on masculinity, violence, body politics, and hate speech in ancient India. His work includes monographs like Strong Arms and Drinking Strength (2011), edited volumes such as A Cultural History of Hinduism in Antiquity (2024), and a forthcoming monograph on ancient Indian poetry and political rhetoric. No awards listed. His advising/grants section remains unpopulated due to lack of explicit details in text. His research lab/teams are not explicitly mentioned.

James Schiffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Literature
• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Fiction
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James Schiff is Professor of English at the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, where he has taught since 1989. His distinguished career focuses on 20th-century American literature with particular expertise in John Updike studies. Schiff serves as founding editor of the John Updike Review and consulting editor for Critique and Philip Roth Studies . His research interests center on American literature, creative writing, contemporary fiction, and the history of the novel. Schiff's scholarly work examines literary adaptation, domestic spaces in fiction, presidential representation in literature, and the intersection of religion and everyday life in American novels. His approach combines close textual analysis with cultural studies perspectives, particularly regarding Updike's literary legacy and contemporary American fiction. Schiff's publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output across multiple decades, with particular focus on Updike studies, contemporary novelists, and literary adaptation. His work spans book-length studies, scholarly articles in major journals, and editorial leadership in specialized literary publications. The recurring themes in his scholarship include domestic spirituality, literary adaptation, presidential representation in fiction, and the evolution of American literary traditions. Boyce Teaching Award (2015) Boyce Teaching Award Runner-Up (2003) Evening with a Great Professor Recipient (2006) Nominated for Barbour Teaching Award (2001) Schiff has served extensively in academic leadership roles, including Director of Undergraduate Studies (2006-07, 2008-10), Chair of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, and numerous search and development committees. His editorial work has significantly shaped Updike scholarship through the John Updike Review and his editing of Updike's selected letters. Community engagement represents another dimension of his career through board service with the Duke University Trinity College Board of Visitors, Community Learning Center Institute, and Seven Hills School.

• Ancient Greek and Latin language and literature
• Classical Philology
• Ancient Rhetorical Tradition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janika Päll is a Professor of Classical Philology at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, affiliated with the Institute of Foreign Languages and Cultures since 2018. She holds a dual role as Project Manager for the Helleno-Nordica initiative at the Tartu University Library (2021–present). Her career includes roles as Senior Research Fellow (2013–2021), Associate Professor (2021), and has maintained academic ties with international institutions like the University of Lausanne and Basel. Education includes a PhD in Classical Philology (2007, Tartu University) under Mihhail Lotman, focusing on Gorgias' rhetoric. Earlier degrees include an MA (2000) and BA in Classical Philology (1995). Her pedagogical contributions span teaching ancient Greek syntax, epic poetry, and renaissance rhetoric since 1995. Research interests center on ancient Greek and Latin literature, rhetorical traditions, and the reception of classical texts in early modern Europe. Projects include studying 16th-century Greek poetry, Humanist Greek in the Baltic region, and neo-humanist intellectual networks. She co-curated major exhibitions on Karl Morgenstern and Renaissance printing at Tartu University Library. Award-winning scholar recognized for translation work (2023 Akadeemia Prize) and contributions to cultural history. Active in academic organizations including the International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR) and the editorial board of Acta Societatis Morgensternianae . Supervised over 15 doctoral and master's theses, notably Kadri Novikov's prize-winning study on Achilles Tatius.

Sari Altschulerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Literature and Culture (pre-1865)
• Literature and Medicine
• Disability Studies
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Sari Altschuler is an Associate Professor of English and Founding Director of the Health, Humanities, and Society Program at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her work bridges American literature (pre-1865), medical humanities, disability studies, and health humanities. She holds a PhD from the City University of New York (2012). Her research focuses on intersections of medicine, disability, and literary culture in early America. Key publications include The Medical Imagination: Literature and Health in the Early United States (2018) and co-edited Keywords for Health Humanities (2023). Awards include recognition from the Society of Early Americanists, Disability History Association, and grants from Mellon Foundation and McNeil Center for Early American Studies. Altschuler previously taught at Emory University and served as a faculty fellow at Wellesley College and invited professor at Université de Paris. She directs the Touch This Page! exhibition exploring multisensory reading experiences and chairs Harvard's Critical Health Humanities seminar. Her articles address topics like AI scribes in healthcare (2024), post-pandemic pain narratives (2024), and antebellum disability representation (2023). Grants include long-term support from American Antiquarian Society and Wellesley's Newhouse Center for the Humanities. Professional roles include editorial/advisory boards for American Quarterly , Early American Literature , and American Literature . Current projects involve multisensory humanities initiatives and health equity research.

Jeff Sacksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Comparative Literature
• Arabic Poetry
• Medieval Arabic Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeff Sacks is an Associate Professor and Chair in Comparative Literature and Arabic at the University of California, Riverside. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2006) in Arabic and Comparative Literature. His research spans poetics, philology, medieval Arabic philosophy, Arab Jewish writing, colonialism, and the question of Palestine. He has been awarded the Harry Levin Prize for his book Iterations of Loss (2015). His educational background includes studies in Cairo, Beirut, Ann Arbor, Austin, and New York. Current projects include Simplicities: A Colonial Archive and For Decolonization: The Lyric Poem and the Question of Palestine . His publications explore intersections between Arabic literature, postcolonial theory, and decolonial thought. Key research areas: Philology, Palestinian sovereignty, medieval Arabic philosophy, colonial archives Notable works: Iterations of Loss , translations of Mahmoud Darwish Recent articles engage topics like Fanon’s legacy, the politics of Palestinian death, and decolonial methodologies in literary analysis. His teaching emphasizes critical engagement with Arabic texts and global literatures. He actively participates in academic activism around Palestine solidarity, including debates over the Modern Language Association’s stance on boycott movements.

Miriam Meckelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Communication
• Media Economics
• International Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Miriam Meckel is a Full Professor of Corporate Communication at the University of St. Gallen and Director of the Institute for Media and Communications Management (MCM). She holds a PhD and has held roles as a State Secretary in North Rhine-Westphalia, a visiting scholar at Harvard, Fordham, and Singapore Management University, and board memberships in institutions like Tamedia and ada Learning GmbH. Her research focuses on communication management, AI ethics, quantum technology narratives, and digital transformation. Education: Studied Journalism, Sinology, Political Science, and Law at Universities of Münster and Taipei. Career highlights include being a founding editor of WirtschaftsWoche and hosting the business talk show 'Miriam Meckel - Standpunkte' on n-tv. Research Interests: Explores AI's societal impact, media economics, international communication strategies, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies like quantum computing. Her book Everything Everywhere at Once examines AI's transformative role in modern society. Key Awards: CICERO-Speakerprize, Ernst Schneider Prize for Innovation in Media, Eisenhower Fellowship, and Kennedy Memorial Fellowship. Currently advising on AI governance and leading initiatives at ada Learning for tech education.

Flavia Brizio-Skovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Italian Cinema
• Cultural Studies
• Postmodernism
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Flavia Brizio-Skov is a Professor of Comparative Literature and Italian Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she has served since 1988. She holds a B.A. from the University of Genoa, Italy, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington, Seattle. Her academic roles include Campus Director for the UT-University of Genoa Cooperative Exchange Program since 1995 and Director of the UT Semester in Wales (2004). She has held editorial roles for Studies in European Cinema and Journal of Italian Cinema and Media Studies . Her research focuses on Italian cinema post-World War II, postmodern literature, metafiction, cultural studies, and transnational film dynamics. She teaches courses on 20th-century Italian culture, cinema studies, and special topics in Italian film. Her recent publications analyze Spaghetti Westerns, Antonio Tabucchi’s literary time constructs, and transnational cinema dynamics. Her work bridges historical memory, cultural politics, and narrative innovation across literary and cinematic mediums. Her contributions include organizing academic exchanges, directing international programs, and reviewing for major publishers like University of Toronto Press and Forum Italicum . She has been a frequent invited speaker at institutions such as Bryn Mawr College and the Catholic University of America.

Eric Armstrongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Studies
• Voice and Speech Training
• Dialect Coaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Armstrong is a Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre, Dance & Performance at York University's School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design. He holds a BFA from Concordia University and an MFA from York University, with additional training from institutions like The Drama Studio in London, UK. His expertise spans accent/dialect coaching, voice and speech training, and textual analysis for actors. Armstrong has coached for major theatre productions, films (e.g., The Expanse ), and television, working with actors like Iain Glen and Michelle Williams. His research focuses on culturally sensitive dialect practices, phonetics pedagogy, and the intersection of language and performance identity. Notable publications include works on Indigenous accent training, Shakespearean text analysis, and hybrid dialects. Armstrong has been honored with the 2022 Senior Teaching Award, Dudley Knight Award for vocal scholarship, and VASTA Leadership Award. He also serves as a Senior Editor for The International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA). Key contributions include developing educational tools like the Lexical Sets for Actors eBook and iOS IPA keyboards. Armstrong has taught for over 30 years at institutions in Toronto, Windsor, Boston, and Chicago. His professional affiliations include the National Voice Association (Canada) and VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association). He advocates for equitable dialect representation, particularly for underrepresented groups in performance.

• Ancient Greek History
• Classical Studies
• Monarchies and State Formation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mait Kõiv is an Associate Professor of Ancient History at the University of Tartu, specializing in the political and religious history of Archaic and Classical Greece. His research focuses on monarchy dynamics, crisis narratives, and the intersection of myth, ritual, and power in ancient Mediterranean societies. He explores cross-cultural comparisons between Greek city-states and Near Eastern kingdoms, emphasizing how political legitimacy was constructed through religious practices and historical memory. Key research areas include: the transformation of early Greek political systems, the role of sanctuaries in state formation, the reception of Homeric epics as social documents, and the adaptation of Near Eastern political concepts in Greek contexts. His work frequently integrates textual analysis with archaeological evidence to reconstruct socio-political landscapes. Recent studies highlight crises in ancient Greece as both historical events and cultural constructs, examining how elites used religious frameworks to legitimize power transitions. His comparative approach links Hittite, Lydian, and Greek political strategies to understand broader patterns of ancient governance. Kõiv has also contributed to debates on tyranny, democracy's origins, and the mythological foundations of Greek leadership traditions. Publications span peer-reviewed articles and book chapters analyzing topics like Spartan constitutional traditions, Corinthian monarchy, and the Cimmerian impact on Anatolia. Despite his extensive academic contributions, no student advising or grant information is publicly detailed in available sources.