جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

José Juan Morcillo Pérezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Spanish Literature
• Renaissance Humanism
• Mysticism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José Juan Morcillo Pérez is a Visiting Professor at the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca 's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Holding a 'Cum Laude' Doctorate in Hispanic Philology from the University of Salamanca (2002), he has held teaching positions at the University of St. Andrews, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, and the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca's International Courses. His research focuses on Renaissance Spanish literature Francisco de Osuna's linguistic innovations Lazarillo de Tormes authorship debates Historical linguistics Cultural intersections of law and literature His 2002 doctoral thesis presented a critical edition of Francisco de Osuna's Abecedario Espiritual (1528-1530), analyzing its linguistic registers and neological contributions. He has received recognition for educational innovation projects, particularly in bilingual education and technology integration (2006-2007). Academic contributions include: Pioneering textual editions of Spanish Golden Age mystical works Interdisciplinary analysis of legal discourse in picaresque novels Lexical studies connecting Renaissance humanism with theological expression Scientific recognition includes: Doctor 'Cum Laude' , University of Salamanca (2002) Award for innovative educational project in Castilla-La Mancha public education system

Marcus Nevittمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Seventeenth-Century Literature
• Print Culture
• Restoration Theatre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Marcus Nevitt is Senior Lecturer in Renaissance Literature at the University of Sheffield's School of English, where he was appointed in 2002 after teaching positions at the University of Hertfordshire and University of Leeds. His office is located in Jessop West building at 1 Upper Hanover Street, Sheffield. His research focuses on seventeenth-century literature with particular expertise in print culture, news media, and Restoration theatre. Key interests include: Women's agency in Civil War pamphlets Newsbook production and circulation Restoration theatrical patronage Royalist literary responses during the Interregnum Intersections of journalism and poetry Nevitt's publication trajectory reveals a scholarly evolution from early work on revolutionary pamphlets to current focus on Restoration theatre. His 2006 monograph Women and the Pamphlet Culture of Revolutionary England established foundational work on female print engagement, while recent projects include co-editing Seventeenth-Century Journalism and the Digital Age (2017) and contributing to Aphra Behn's Complete Works . Current research examines Restoration theatre patronage through dedicated book projects. He actively supervises postgraduate research and teaches across undergraduate and MA modules including Renaissance Poetry, Restoration Literature, and Writing the English Civil War . His external engagement includes regular book reviewing for The Spectator . Nevitt holds significant research funding including a £200,000 AHRC Speculative Research Grant for 'Participating in Search Design: A Study of George Thomason’s Newsbooks' and a £10,000 HEIF 4 Grant for archival work with Derbyshire Record Office.

Nicola Zambonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Phenomenology
• Modern Philosophy
• Philosophy of Religion
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Nicola Zambon is a researcher at the Institute for Religious Studies (WE 8), Free University of Berlin , with a focus on Phenomenology , Modern Philosophy , and Philosophy of Religion . He holds an Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale in practical and theoretical philosophy and history of philosophy (2023) and completed his PhD at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2014). His research explores self-deception , myth theory , and phenomenological anthropology , with a particular emphasis on Kant, Nietzsche, and Blumenberg. Education PhD in Philosophy, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2014) Habilitation, Italy (2023) Studies in Bologna, Mainz, Freiburg im Breisgau (2002–2009) Research Interests : Zambon's work bridges phenomenology (Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Blumenberg) with modern philosophy (Spinoza, Kant, Vico) and philosophy of religion/psychoanalysis . He investigates self-deception through Kantian moral philosophy, myth theory in contemporary culture, and anthropological concepts like tactility and the life-world. His forthcoming monograph on visibility (2025) extends these themes. Recent Publications include studies on self-deception (2024), Blumenberg's dialectics of Enlightenment (2022), and Kant's moral anthropology (2020). His edited works feature in the Zeitschrift für Kulturphilosophie and Phänomenologische Forschungen . Scientific Awards : Oskar-Karl-Forster-Preis der LMU München (2014) Grants and Fellowships : Nietzsche-Fellowship, Klassik Stiftung Weimar (2023) Fellow, Research Institute for Philosophy Hannover (2022–2023) DAAD/FMSH Research Grant, Paris (2015) DFG Research Grant, Paris (2016–2017) Academic Activities : Zambon is a member of the Käthe-Kluth-Nachwuchsgruppe (2024–2027) and the Hans Blumenberg-Gesellschaft . He teaches courses on Blumenberg's philosophy , Nietzsche , and modern religious thought at FU Berlin and international institutions like the University of Turin (visiting professor, 2025).

Christopher Thane Callahanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Religious Studies
• Buddhism
• Japanese Religions
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Christopher Thane Callahan is a scholar of Japanese religions and Buddhism affiliated with the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies at the University of Illinois, where he serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor. Education: Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Harvard University M.A. in Asian Religions, University of Hawaii M.A. in Japanese Literature, University of Hawaii B.A. in Philosophy, Washington and Lee University His research focuses on Japanese religious traditions, particularly Pure Land Buddhism, and explores intersections of doctrine, ritual, and visual culture. He teaches courses on Japanese religion in media, introduction to Japanese culture, and advanced topics in Buddhism. Callahan’s recent publications examine the historical and doctrinal evolution of Pure Land practices, including analyses of foundational texts like Kakunyo’s Hōon kōshiki and the Pure Land section of the Qixinlun. These works reflect his broader interest in how Buddhist traditions adapt across cultural and historical contexts. Contact: Email: ctc@illinois.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm in LCLB 2047 Address: 707 S Mathews Ave, 2090 FLB, MC-173, Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: 217-244-1432

Elizabeth Freemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• American Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Queer Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Elizabeth Freeman (Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1996) is a Professor of English at the University of California, Davis , where she has taught since 2000. Her work bridges American literature and gender/sexuality/queer studies , with a focus on 19th-century literature and critical theory . Education: Ph.D., University of Chicago (1996) M.A., University of Chicago (1991) B.A. with Highest Honors in English, Oberlin College (1989) Freeman’s research centers on queer temporalities —how time shapes disciplinary regimes and enables resistance through queer hypersociality , chronicities , and temporal drag . Her publications span monographs, edited collections, and essays in journals like GLQ , American Literature , and Jouvert . Recent projects include a book on care work reading practices and the co-edited anthology Queer Kinship . Her scholarship has been recognized with prestigious awards including an ACLS Fellowship , the Norman Foerster Award , and a Phi Beta Kappa honor . She has served as Co-Editor of GLQ (2011-2017) and secured multiple grants from UC Davis, Undergraduate Instructional Improvement Grants , and Mellon Fellowships . Scientific Awards: Lambda Literary Award Finalist (2020) TOME Open Access Grant (2018) ACLS Fellowship (2015-16) Norman Foerster Award (2014) UC Davis Distinguished Graduate Teaching Award (2013) Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999-2000) Phi Beta Kappa (1988) Freeman’s editorial work includes co-editing special issues on Crip Temporalities (2021) and Queer Temporalities (2007). Her Google Scholar articles reflect ongoing engagements with queer chronopolitics , racialized temporalities , and temporal resistance . She actively explores intersections between literature , religion , secularism , and disability studies .

Leslie Dosseyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social and Cultural History of Late Antiquity
• Medieval Archaeology
• Roman Empire
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leslie Dossey is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Loyola University Chicago. She holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (1992) and a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1998). Her academic work centers on the social and cultural transformations of late antiquity, with regional expertise in North Africa and thematic focus on gender, religion, and material culture. Research Focus Professor Dossey investigates understudied aspects of daily life in late antiquity, including: The socio-cultural dynamics of sleep practices Gender constructions and domestic violence Peasant societies under imperial rule Archaeological interpretations of religious change Her methodology integrates textual analysis (e.g., Patristic sermons) with material evidence to reveal grassroots historical experiences. Awards and Recognition Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome (2000-2001) Dumbarton Oaks Junior Fellowship for Byzantine studies (1996-1997) Academic Service She served as Undergraduate Programs Director (2004-2009), Faculty Advisor to Phi Alpha Theta honor society, and member of Loyola's Academic Council. Her teaching spans Roman history, Islamic civilizations, and archaeological sites like Pompeii.

Hilary Neroniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film and media theory
• Representations of gender and race
• Violence in film and television
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hilary Neroni is a Professor of English and Film Studies at the University of Vermont (UVM), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts in 1999. Her research focuses on ideology in film and media, particularly examining representations of gender, race, and violence, with a strong emphasis on feminist theory, psychoanalysis, and Marxism. Her major works include *The Violent Woman*, analyzing gender and violence in contemporary cinema; *The Subject of Torture*, exploring post-9/11 depictions of torture in TV/film; and *Feminist Film Theory and Cléo from 5 to 7*, a pedagogical text linking feminist theory to film analysis. She has also written extensively on women filmmakers like Claire Denis and Jane Campion. Neroni teaches courses spanning film theory, genre studies, documentary film, and feminist critique. Her awards include the 2016 NEPCA/ACA Peter C. Rollins Book Prize and a BAFTSS Honorable Mention. She actively engages with contemporary cultural debates, such as the symbolism of Confederate monuments in Vermont, through psychoanalytic and Lacanian frameworks. Her scholarship bridges theoretical rigor and practical film analysis, interrogating how media shapes—and is shaped by—cultural anxieties and power structures. She advises students in film studies and maintains a robust publication record across peer-reviewed journals and edited collections.

• Translation Studies
• Dutch Literature
• Global Book Market
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jack Mc Martin serves as Assistant Professor of Translation Studies and English at KU Leuven, affiliated with the Centre for Translation Studies and Translation Studies Research Unit. His work examines the global circulation of Dutch literature through translation, emphasizing institutional frameworks and spatial dynamics within international publishing ecosystems. Research spans Dutch literary translation reception, children's literature adaptation across cultures, and historical analysis of translation networks. His investigations reveal how publishers, translators, and cultural mediators shape transnational literary flows, with particular attention to market forces and intercultural exchange mechanisms. Mc Martin's scholarly output centers on translation theory applications in real-world publishing contexts, notably through his 2020 co-edited volume on children's literature translation which established new methodological frameworks for analyzing cross-cultural textual adaptation. This work demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical discourse and practical industry challenges. He actively contributes to the Translation and Intercultural Transfer research group within KU Leuven's Centre for Translation Studies, collaborating on projects examining translation's role in global knowledge transfer and cultural diplomacy initiatives.

• Roman Law
• Ancient Legal History
• Private Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johannes Platschek is a full professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich , holding the Chair of Roman Law, Ancient Legal History and Civil Law . His academic career spans multiple institutions, including the Universities of Göttingen and Vienna. Research Interests : Roman law, ancient legal history, private law, papyrus research, and legal philology. Teaching : Courses on Roman private law, legal history, and civil law foundations. Publications focus on Roman legal doctrines, procedural law, contractual obligations, and comparative studies with modern German law. Key topics include actio Publiciana , condictio , and Hellenistic credit systems. Editorial Roles : Co-editor of the Handbook of Roman Private Law and Humans and Law: Case Studies on Legal Issues , among others. He contributes to series like Munich Contributions to Papyrus Research .

Annabel Brettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Thought
• History of Political Theory
• Natural Law Tradition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Annabel Brett is a Professor of Political Thought and History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Gonville and Caius College. She holds a dual affiliation with the Faculty of History and the Cambridge Centre for Political Thought, which she co-directs. Her work bridges late medieval and early modern political and moral thought, with a focus on natural law, Aristotelianism, and scholastic traditions. She earned her Classics degree from Cambridge, followed by a PhD on medieval scholastic thought, later published as Liberty, Right and Nature (1997). Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including her influential translation of Marsilius of Padua’s Defender of the Peace (2005) and collaborative projects on international law history. Recent work explores the intersection of political thought, law, and environmental ethics in early modern contexts. Brett’s publications span monographs, edited volumes, and articles in leading journals, addressing figures like Grotius, Hobbes, and Molina, alongside themes like sovereignty, rights, and the evolution of legal frameworks. Her academic contributions include co-editing History, Politics, Law (2021) and delivering the Carlyle Lectures (2008), later published as Changes of State (2011). She actively engages in intellectual history debates, advocating for contextualized analysis of political concepts. Her teaching and supervision span medieval to early modern periods, integrating textual analysis with broader historical narratives.

Kirsten Schutمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval History
• Death and Burial Practices
• Monasticism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kirsten Schut is a Research Fellow in the Foundation Year Program at the University of King's College. She holds a BHum from Carleton University and MA/PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Toronto. Her doctoral work focused on the Italian Dominican theologian John of Naples (ca. 1300-1350), analyzing his role within Angevin Naples and the canonization of Thomas Aquinas. Her research explores death practices across medieval Europe and colonial Americas, monastic clothing rituals, and intellectual history of medieval religious orders. Current projects include an intellectual biography of John of Naples and a study of lay death rituals in religious habits. She has taught medieval history and theology at Toronto, Mississauga, Ottawa, and Carleton University's Great Books program. Her publications investigate themes like pastoral care for the dying, interfaith dynamics in medieval theology, and political theology in John of Naples' works. Postdoctoral fellowships include positions at the Universities of Cologne, Bristol, and the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies in Toronto.

Penelope Edwardsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Southeast Asian Studies
• Cultural History
• Buddhism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Penelope Edwards is a Professor of Southeast Asian Studies and Walter and Elise Haas Professor of Asian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. She serves as Director of the Institute of East Asian Studies. Her research focuses on cultural history of Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, and the Chinese diaspora, with emphasis on Theravada Buddhist practices, colonialism's impact, and global religious networks. Her research interests include literary and material culture analysis, the intersection of Buddhism with nationalism, and performance traditions across Southeast Asia. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Cambodian national identity formation under French colonialism to contemporary Buddhist networks. In 2025, she will teach a graduate seminar on Buddhism and modernity in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. Edwards has edited special journal issues on Cambodian Buddhism and translated key historical texts related to Khmer religious institutions.

Julie Stone Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Law and Humanities
• Human Rights
• Film, Media, and Visual Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julie Stone Peters is the H. Gordon Garbedian Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, with affiliations at Columbia Law School and Queen Mary University of London. She holds a BA from Yale, a PhD from Princeton, and a JD from Columbia. Her research bridges law, performance, and media history, focusing on the intersection of legal systems and cultural practices across eras. She directs Academic Careers Advising for Columbia PhD students and co-chairs the Theatre and Performance PhD program. Peters has authored influential works like *Law as Performance* and *Theatre of the Book*, earning accolades such as the ACLA’s Harry Levin Prize. Her current projects include *The Video and the Law* and collaborative work on 'Fragments for a History of the Legal Body.' Her research spans legal theatricality, human rights, and media’s role in shaping legal narratives. Awards include Guggenheim, Fulbright, and Humboldt fellowships. Peters teaches widely, including at Harvard and the Metropolitan Detention Center, and co-edits the Cambridge Elements in Legal Humanities series.

Joseph S. C. Lamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Music
• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joseph S. C. Lam serves as Professor of Musicology in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance at the University of Michigan , specializing in the musics and cultures of Southern Song (1127-1275), Ming (1368-1644), and modern China (1900-present). His international profile includes regular lectures across China, Europe, and the United States. His research centers on: Historical Chinese music traditions across three dynastic periods Kunqu opera composition and performance practices Ethnomusicological analysis of Shijing (Classic of Poetry) vocalization Queer theory applications in traditional Chinese cross-dressing performance Interdisciplinary connections between Confucian ritual and musical expression Recent publications reveal a cohesive scholarly trajectory emphasizing contextual analysis of Chinese musical heritage, with increasing attention to gender studies and globalization frameworks. His work consistently bridges historical musicology with contemporary performance theory, particularly through examination of textual sources and stage realization practices. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Teaching activities include courses on Chinese music/culture, ethnomusicology theory, and creative/historical music practices since 2020, with upcoming winter 2024 instruction on shiyue (Shijing-based vocal music). No laboratory facilities or research teams were specified.

Richard Primusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Legal History
• Constitutional Interpretation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Primus is the Theodore J. St. Antoine Collegiate Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School , where he has taught since 2001. A leading scholar of constitutional law and legal history, Primus focuses on the theory, history, and interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, with particular emphasis on federalism, enumerated powers, and the relationship between historical practice and constitutional meaning. Education Harvard University, B.A. summa cum laude , Social Studies University of Oxford, D.Phil., Politics (Rhodes Scholar; Jowett Senior Scholar, Balliol College) Yale University, J.D. Research Interests Primus’s research ranges across constitutional law and legal history, examining how constitutional text, structure, and historical context shape modern doctrine. His work interrogates foundational questions about federal power, the allocation of authority between states and the federal government, and the evolving interpretive methods used by courts and scholars. He writes for both academic and popular audiences, with pieces appearing in The New York Times , The Atlantic , Politico , The New Republic , and Foreign Affairs . Recent Scholarship and Impact His 2025 book, The Oldest Constitutional Question: Enumeration and Federal Power (Harvard University Press), challenges long-standing assumptions about the limits of congressional authority under the Constitution’s enumeration principle. Supreme Court opinions have cited his scholarship, and he frequently provides expert commentary on contemporary constitutional controversies. Awards and Honors Guggenheim Fellowship in Constitutional Studies (2008) — the first ever awarded in this field L. Hart Wright Award for Outstanding Teaching (awarded four times by Michigan Law students) Public Engagement and Service Beyond the academy, Primus is a founding member of the Academic Freedom Alliance and sits on the Board of Advisors of Protect Democracy , a nonpartisan organization dedicated to safeguarding democratic institutions. He also serves as senior editorial adviser to the Journal of American Constitutional History and is a faculty affiliate of the University of Michigan’s Program in Race, Law, and History. He has testified before the U.S. Senate on D.C. statehood and provides pro bono counsel on constitutional questions to state agencies and nonprofit organizations.