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Robyn Creswellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modernist Poetry
• Modern Arabic Literature
• Theory and Practice of Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robyn Creswell is an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Director of Graduate Admissions at Yale University. He specializes in Modern Arabic Literature, Translation Studies, and Modernist Poetry, with a focus on the intersection of literature and politics in the Middle East. Creswell holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2011) and a B.A. from Brown University (1999). His research explores Cold War intellectual movements, pan-Arabism, and the role of translation in preserving literary heritage. Education: Ph.D., Comparative Literature, New York University, 2011 B.A., Comparative Literature, Brown University, 1999 (Magna cum laude) Research Interests: Creswell’s work spans Modernist Poetry, Arabic literature, translation theory, and the politics of Middle Eastern cultural production. He has written extensively on 20th-century Arab poets like Nazik al-Mala’ika and Adonis, analyzing how literary forms reflect broader sociopolitical shifts. His current project, The Ruins: Arabic Poetry in an Age of Extremes , examines post-WWII Arab intellectual history through poetic analysis. Publications: His book City of Beginnings: Poetic Modernism in Beirut (2019) won the Gaddis Smith International Book Prize. He has translated works by Iman Mersal, Sonallah Ibrahim, and Abdelfattah Kilito, including the National Translation Award-winning The Threshold (2022). His essays appear in The New York Review of Books , Daedalus , and Critical Inquiry . Awards and Fellowships: Guggenheim Fellowship (2021) National Translation Award (2023) Berlin Prize (American Academy in Berlin, 2015–16) Cullman Center Fellowship (2011–12) Teaching and Service: Creswell has taught courses on Arabic poetry, literary translation, and the global history of sports writing. He directed Yale’s Comparative Literature Department (2021–23) and served as poetry editor for The Paris Review (2011–18). He has organized academic symposia such as Translation/Tarjama (2018), exploring Arabic literary translation’s political dimensions.

Amanda D. Lotzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Industries
• Internet Distribution
• Television Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amanda D. Lotz is a Professor in the Digital Media Research Centre at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading the Transforming Media Industries and Cultures research program. Her work focuses on media industries, internet distribution, and the evolving role of television in society. She holds fellowships from the International Communication Association and the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research examines global streaming services, media policy, and the business strategies shaping contemporary media landscapes. Dr. Lotz earned a Ph.D. in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin, with prior academic roles at Washington University in St. Louis, Denison University, and the University of Michigan (2004–2018). Her expertise spans books like The Television Will Be Revolutionized and Media Disrupted , exploring streaming’s impact on traditional media. She advises on policy, consults for media organizations, and hosts the Media Business Matters podcast. Her research highlights the fragmentation of television audiences, the rise of subscriber-funded platforms, and challenges to cultural policy. Key projects include analyzing Australian TV drama production and the global implications of internet distribution. Her recent work addresses generative AI and metaverse media, emphasizing the transformative role of funding models (advertiser, consumer, government) in media priorities. Awardees include the Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship and recognition for her teaching. She actively contributes to global media discourse via interviews with major outlets (BBC, NPR, CNN) and serves as a resource for industry workshops on adapting to digital disruption.

Diane Jakackiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Humanities
• Early Modern Theatre History
• Pedagogical Solutions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Diane Jakacki is a Research Fellow in the Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Tech, specializing in early modern printed drama and digital humanities. She holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, where she focused on social semiotic analysis of early modern theatre and contributed to federally-funded digital humanities projects. At Georgia Tech, she integrates digital tools into pedagogy, notably developing a digital edition of Tarlton’s Jests and exploring the touring relationship between Elizabethan clown Richard Tarlton and the Queen’s Men. She is a software consultant for imageMAT and the Records of Early English Drama. Her research spans digital humanities methodologies, early modern performance history, and innovative teaching practices. Collaborations include presenting at the Renaissance Society of America (2012) and co-authoring work on digital image annotation. She received the CIOS Teaching Excellence Award and contributed to the Georgia Tech It Gets Better video project, addressing LGBTQ+ support on campus. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending literary analysis with technology to enhance student engagement in courses like #DigitalBard: New Media Approaches to Shakespearean Drama . Her future work continues examining Tarlton’s legacy and advancing digital pedagogical frameworks. She is actively involved in the Communication Center’s design, fostering spaces for 21st-century communication skills.

Jeffrey F. Hamburgerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Art
• Illuminated Manuscripts
• Medieval Diagrams
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey F. Hamburger is the Kuno Francke Professor of German Art & Culture at Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, within the Department of History of Art and Architecture. His research focuses on medieval art, particularly illuminated manuscripts, diagrams, and the interplay between art, mysticism, and theology. He has held visiting professorships at institutions such as the University of Zurich and the University of Fribourg. Prof. Hamburger has curated major exhibitions, including Krone und Schleier (2005), Imperial Splendor (2021), and contributed to collaborative projects like the Unter Druck exhibition series (2015–2016). His academic achievements include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEH, and the Humboldt Foundation. He is a member of prestigious societies such as the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. Recent scholarly contributions include work on Nicholas of Cusa's diagrams, medieval authorship practices, and the art of female monasticism. He delivered the 2022 Panizzi Lectures at the British Library on Diagrams in Medieval Art and Thought . Prof. Hamburger's teaching spans the High Middle Ages to the Renaissance, emphasizing text-image relationships and the history of visual culture. He has advised numerous graduate students and contributes to editorial boards for journals like Umění/Art Journal and series such as Image—Text—Context .

Christina Luptonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eighteenth-century literature
• History of reading
• Theories of the novel
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Christina Lupton is a Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick, School of Arts. She is currently on secondment to the University of Copenhagen, where she directs the School of English, Germanic, and Romance Languages and leads the Carlsberg-funded research project Lockdown Reading . Her work bridges literary history, media theory, and cultural studies, with a focus on the material and temporal dimensions of reading. University: University of Warwick School: School of Arts Department: Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies Current Affiliation: University of Copenhagen (secondment) Email: C.Lupton@warwick.ac.uk Christina Lupton holds a PhD from Rutgers University and an MA from the University of Sussex. Her research explores the interplay between literature, time, and materiality, particularly in the eighteenth century and contemporary periods. She investigates how reading is shaped by codex formats, institutional contexts, and socio-political histories of work and leisure. Her research interests include: Eighteenth-century literature History of reading Theories of the novel Media and mediation Material cultural studies Temporal experience in literature Autofiction and life writing Lupton’s recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with how literary forms register temporal and material conditions. Her work moves from the eighteenth-century codex to contemporary digital reading, examining how narrative structures reflect changing conceptions of time, work, and personal agency. She frequently draws on systems theory (e.g., Bruno Latour, Michel Serres) and queer temporality to analyze reading as both a historical practice and a phenomenological experience. Her forthcoming book Love and the Novel blends memoir with literary criticism, exploring affective relationships between readers and fiction. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious fellowships: Leverhulme Fellowship Humboldt Fellowship Carlsberg Fellowship Lupton supervises postgraduate students in eighteenth-century literature, media history, and literary theory. She has not listed specific advisees in the provided text. She is currently not accepting new PhD students due to her secondment. She has been actively involved in international research collaborations, including the Lockdown Reading project, which investigates novel reading during the 2020 pandemic through interviews and surveys, culminating in the co-authored monograph Viral Novels: What We Read in 2020 . She delivers frequent invited lectures at major universities across Europe and North America. She is affiliated with the following research initiatives: Lockdown Reading Project: A Carlsberg-funded interdisciplinary team studying reading during global crisis Books Out of Place Workshop: Hosted at University of Warwick, exploring displaced texts Novel Worlds Seminar: Collaborative research on computational and theoretical approaches to the novel

Chris Keithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Late Antique Christianity
• Early Christian Literature
• Biblical Exegesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Keith is a Professor at the University College of Theology, Religion and Society, MF University. His research focuses on Late Antique Christianity, Early Christian literature, and biblical exegesis, particularly exploring Jewish-Christian relations and the interpretation of Hebrew scriptures. His notable work examines Origen’s engagement with Hebrew texts in the context of late antique religious practices. His 2022 article in Journal of the Jesus Movement in Its Jewish Setting (JJMJS) analyzes how Origen interacted with Hebrew scriptures, shedding light on textual possession and reading practices in early Christian communities. Currently, no awards or grants are listed, though his work contributes to ongoing scholarly debates in patristics and religious studies.

Miranda Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Medical History
• Culinary History
• Cultural History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miranda Brown is a Professor of Chinese Studies in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan, holding dual appointments as the Yi-tsi Mei Feuerwerker Collegiate Professor and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor. She has been affiliated with the university since 2002, currently serving as Director of the Honors Program in the College of Letters, Sciences, and Arts. Her research bridges cultural history with culinary and medical traditions in early China, focusing on foodways, mourning rituals, and historical texts. Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts, but her academic trajectory is evident through her extensive publications and roles. Her research interests center on the intersection of food, medicine, and culture, particularly in pre-modern China. Notable projects include a forthcoming book on pre-20th-century dairy history in China and co-authorship of A Brief History of Chinese Civilization (2012). She teaches courses such as ASIAN 258: Food and Drink of Asia and mentors graduate students through advanced seminars like ASIAN 535: History of Chinese Science. Her recent articles (2019–2022) explore topics like Mr. Song's Cheeses in Ming-Qing China, transnational food translation challenges, and cultural narratives around Chinese diets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her dual professorships reflect institutional recognition. She actively collaborates with students and maintains an engaged social media presence (@Dong_Muda) documenting culinary explorations in China.

• Taxation Law
• Public Economics - Taxation and Revenue
• Legal Theory, Jurisprudence and Legal Interpretation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Mark Bowler-Smith is an Associate Professor at Deakin Law School, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a UK-qualified barrister with extensive experience in tax law and policy. His academic affiliations include prior roles at the University of Auckland and the University of Aberdeen. Current Position: Associate Professor, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Previous Academic Roles: Senior Lecturer (University of Auckland), Lecturer (University of Aberdeen) Professional Affiliations: Middle Temple, Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK) Mark Bowler-Smith's research focuses on the intersection of tax law with artificial intelligence, sustainability, information theory, and human progress. His work explores normative tax theory, ecological taxation, innovation policy, and international tax cooperation. He integrates legal theory with economic and environmental policy, advocating for tax systems that promote sustainable development and equitable growth. His recent publications reveal a strong trend towards interdisciplinary research, combining taxation with AI, environmental policy, and knowledge economy principles. He emphasizes a 'new-knowledge' approach to tax policy, advocating for holistic, data-driven frameworks that align taxation with broader societal goals. His work on AI and tax policy proposes whole-of-life incentives for innovation, while his ecological tax research promotes informational ontologies for human and environmental well-being. Mark Bowler-Smith has secured competitive research grants, including a project on strata insurance funded by the Strata Community Association (2020). He actively supervises doctoral research, currently guiding students on topics such as R&D tax incentives and financial services regulation. He teaches law units including MLL110, MLL406, MLC305, MLC709, and CAF010, focusing on taxation and legal research skills. He has organized numerous academic conferences and seminars on tax law, sustainability, and innovation, hosted by institutions such as Melbourne Law School, the University of Auckland, and ANU. These include events on corporate tax reform, R&D incentives, and sustainable development, reflecting his leadership in shaping tax discourse.

Cory Crawfordمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hebrew Bible
• Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology
• Ancient Near Eastern Iconography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cory Crawford is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics and Religious Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University, where he has been a faculty member since 2010. His academic work bridges biblical studies, archaeology, and material religion. Education: Ph.D., Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University, 2009 His research centers on the Hebrew Bible and the religious cultures of the Ancient Near East, with particular emphasis on archaeology, iconography, ritual practices, and the interplay between text and material culture. He explores how physical spaces such as temples and cities reflect religious ideologies and social structures. His teaching includes courses on the Hebrew Bible, archaeology of the Bible, ancient Jerusalem, and myth and ritual. The recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with biblical architecture, exegetical traditions, and symbolic systems in ancient Judaism. His work combines textual analysis with archaeological data to reconstruct religious worldviews. Themes include temple symbolism, spatial theology, and the interpretation of sacred narratives in early Jewish literature. While no formal awards are listed, his publications in respected venues such as the Harvard Theological Review and the Journal of Religion indicate scholarly recognition. He advises students in religious studies and related fields, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of external grants or funding sources in the provided text. Crawford is involved in scholarly discourse through peer-reviewed publications and academic reviews, contributing to ongoing conversations in biblical and ancient Near Eastern studies.

• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• Digital Learning
• Blended Learning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Robert Morris Gray Jr. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy at the University of Bergen, Norway. He is affiliated with the UiB Learning Lab and the Research Group for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (TeLEd). His work spans the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), digital and blended learning, and the philosophical dimensions of teaching as a 'writerly' act. His educational background and professional development are rooted in pedagogy and higher education, with a focus on how digital tools can transform teaching and assessment. His research interests include: Online and blended learning Digital assessment and feedback Formative assessment strategies Philosophy of teaching and learning Critical discourse in digital competence Race, privilege, and social justice in education Gray's recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on the 'writerly' framework in teaching, drawing from Roland Barthes to reconceptualize learning as interpretation and rewriting. His work explores how digital tools, especially Canvas, have reshaped assessment and interaction in higher education, particularly during and after the pandemic. He investigates how transparency in teaching design fosters deeper engagement and critical thinking among students. His scientific contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles and presentations at international conferences such as ISSOTL and EuroSoTL. While no formal awards are listed, his leadership in educational development projects underscores his impact. Gray advises several graduate students and has led key projects such as HyComm (Erasmus+) and CABUTE (NORHED II), focusing on AI-enriched hyflex communities and capacity building in Uganda. He has also contributed to textbook development and teacher training resources, including Tools for the Development of Teaching at University (2016). He is actively involved in labs and research groups centered on SoTL, digital pedagogy, and educational innovation at UiB, fostering both local and international scholarly communities.

Miranda McGowanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Employment Discrimination
• Race and Gender Identity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miranda McGowan serves as Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 2005 after previously teaching at the University of Minnesota Law School. Her academic foundation includes a JD from Stanford University (1995) and a BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley (1991), where she graduated magna cum laude as departmental citation recipient. Education BA in Political Science, magna cum laude, University of California, Berkeley (1991) JD, Stanford University Law School (1995), with distinction Professor McGowan's research critically examines constitutional interpretation frameworks, particularly regarding sex discrimination under the 14th Amendment and the intersection of group identity with constitutional protections. Her scholarship integrates jurisprudential theory with empirical analysis of judicial methodologies, while exploring how biological similarities between genders should inform legal doctrine and public policy in employment and civil rights contexts. Her publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from statutory interpretation methodologies (2008) toward contemporary constitutional crises, including post-Dobbs reproductive rights implications and structural barriers to gender equality in professional institutions. This body of work consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in discrimination law. Awards Class of 1975 Endowed Professor (2021-22) While the source material does not specify grant funding or formal student advising relationships, Professor McGowan's role encompasses mentoring law students through her teaching responsibilities and scholarly leadership. Her clerkship background and litigation experience provide practical dimensions to her academic work. No laboratory or research team affiliations are documented in the provided materials.

Leyloyan-Yekmalyan Annaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Armenian Arts
• Medieval Christian Art of the Caucasus
• Russian Art History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Leyloyan-Yekmalyan is a Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) specializing in Armenian and Russian art history, with a focus on manuscript studies and cultural heritage preservation. She co-founded the academic platform Monument Watch (2020-2023) and established the independent association Hishatakaran (2023-present) to document Armenian cultural heritage under threat. Teaches Armenian art, Russian medieval art, and heritage studies at INALCO Editorial board member of Matenadarán: Medieval and Early Modern Armenian Studies Organized 15 international conferences on Armenian heritage since 2010 Her research examines Armenian manuscript illumination, Christian iconography in the Caucasus, and the challenges of preserving cultural heritage during conflict. She has published extensively on Vaspurakan book art, including a 2009 monograph on Yovannēs Xizanc’i, and contributed to exhibitions at The Met and The Walters Art Museum. Recent publications (2023-2024) analyze Azerbaijan's destruction of Armenian monuments in Artsakh and propose new frameworks for heritage protection. Her work combines art historical analysis with political advocacy, using conferences and digital platforms to raise awareness about endangered Armenian sites.

Michael Allanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• World Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Film and Visual Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Allan is an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and Cinema Studies at the University of Oregon, with affiliations in Arabic and Middle East Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and was a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Education: B.A., Brown University (2000); Ph.D., UC Berkeley (2008). His research bridges textual analysis with social theory, focusing on postcolonial studies, media theory, and the anthropology of secularism. He explores these themes primarily in Africa and the Middle East, integrating methods from anthropology and religion. Key trends across his publications include postcolonial voice dynamics, media ecology, hermeneutics, and intersections of religion, queer theory, and colonial resistance. His work often reimagines traditional literary frameworks through interdisciplinary lenses. Scientific Awards: EUME Fellow (2011-12, 2017-18) Townsend Fellow (2006-07) MLA Prize for a First Book (2016) Allan serves on editorial boards for Comparative Literature , Journal of World Literature , and other journals. He has held leadership roles in the American Comparative Literature Association and Modern Language Association.

• Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature
• Book History
• Digital Humanities
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Marta Kvande is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Texas Tech University, specializing in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature, Book History, and Digital Humanities. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 2002. Restoration and Eighteenth-Century British Literature Book History Digital Humanities Women Writers History of the Novel Her research explores how the novel evolved in the 18th century through the interplay of print and manuscript cultures. Recent work examines transatlantic fictions, gender representation, and the authority of print in literary contexts. She co-edited Everyday Revolutions: Eighteenth-Century Women Transforming Public and Private (2008) and contributes to digital projects like the Restoration Printed Fiction database. Her publications often bridge textual analysis with cultural studies, focusing on themes like manuscript-to-print transitions, female authorship, and the novel’s role in shaping public discourse. Articles highlight works by Charlotte Lennox, Eliza Haywood, and Frances Burney, emphasizing genre evolution and historical context. Texas Tech College of Arts and Sciences Mid-Career Grant (2022) Noel Collection Fellowship (2021) Texas Tech Competitive Funding Award (2013) She has held leadership roles, including President of the South-Eastern Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (2019-2021) and administrative positions at TTU. Her full description details her academic contributions, grants, and service.

Ricarda Bauschke-Hartungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Poetry
• High Middle Ages Narrative Texts
• Cultural Transfer Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ricarda Bauschke-Hartung holds the Chair of Old German Literature and Language at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since 2008. She previously held professorships at Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and served as Vice Rector for Academic Quality and Equality (2012-2014). Her research focuses on medieval poetry, narrative texts, and cultural transfer research, particularly exploring Romance-German relations in medieval literature. Key affiliations: Wolfram von Eschenbach Society (President since 2021, Board since 2012), Bavarian Academy of Sciences (Project Advisory Board since 2022), HHU University Council (since 2017) Research Interests : Spanning Middle High German love poetry, Walther von der Vogelweide studies, manuscript mediations, and cultural transfer mechanisms. Her work bridges editorial scholarship with theoretical approaches to intertextuality, narrative structures, and body semantics in medieval texts. She contributes to debates on historical semantics (e.g., concepts of 'arebeit', 'dienest'), poetic models, and institutional supports for young researchers. Publications highlight her expertise in textual editions, narrative theory, and comparative studies, including co-editorship of Wolfram-Studien and leadership in major colloquia series. Current projects include a new translation of Herbort von Fritzlar's Trojaroman and book projects on European medieval poetic networks. Honors : DFG Research Grant (2001-2003) FRIAS Fellowship (2008) Board member of Wolfram von Eschenbach Society (2012-) Academic Leadership : As HHU University Council member, she shapes institutional policies. Her pedagogical work includes digital resources development and supervision of student research projects, supported by a team of academic counselors and research assistants.