جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Literary Studies
• Modernist Literature
• Irish Literature
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Vincent J. Cheng is a Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Utah, holding appointments since July 2019. He previously served at the University of Southern California (1979–2019) in roles including Professor of English and Director of Asian American Studies. His academic leadership includes directing the Tanner Humanities Center (2003–2007). Cheng specializes in modernist literature, particularly James Joyce, with research focusing on cultural memory, national identity, and postcolonial studies. He has authored influential works like Amnesia and the Nation and edited volumes on Joyce’s legacy. Recognized for teaching excellence, he received the Calvin S. and JeNeal Hatch Prize in Teaching (2024) and the Distinguished Teaching Award (2014). Cheng’s research integrates philosophy, history, and literature, exploring themes like migration, empathy, and ethical remembrance. His recent work analyzes Joyce’s treatment of memory and history, connecting Irish and American Southern narratives. He also contributes to Joyce Studies Annual and serves on editorial boards for Western Humanities Review . Teaching-wise, he leads advanced seminars on literary studies and British writers, guiding Ph.D. thesis research. Award highlights include the Fulbright Scholar Award (2015) and the Carole & Gordon Segal Visiting Chair in Irish Studies (2014). He remains active in community outreach, such as presenting Joyce’s Dubliners to high school students. His interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with cultural and ethical inquiry.

John McAuliffeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Literary Translation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John McAuliffe is Professor of Poetry at The University of Manchester, where he joined in 2004 and currently directs the Creative Manchester research platform focused on Creative Industries, Creativity/Health/Well-being, and Creative Civic Futures. He founded and directed the internationally renowned Centre for New Writing (2007-2021). Additional roles include Associate Publisher at Carcanet Press, co-editor of PN Review, and trustee of Manchester's UNESCO City of Literature. His creative scholarship centers on contemporary poetry with emphases on Irish literary traditions, cross-cultural translation, and poetry's civic applications. Work spans lyric composition, editorial curation of emerging voices, and critical analysis of poetry's intersections with theatre, conflict studies, and social identity. His practice bridges academic scholarship and public literary engagement through institutional leadership. Recent publications reveal evolving thematic trajectories: 2024's National Theatre examines theatricality in modern verse, while Selected Poems (2021/2022) consolidates decades of work exploring Irish landscapes and personal memory. The Kabul Olympics (2020) and Stockholm Syndrome (2019) demonstrate sustained engagement with geopolitical conflict and psychological dimensions of displacement through poetic form. Major recognitions include: Observer Book of the Year (2021/2022) for Selected Poems Guardian Poetry Book of the Month (June 2020) for The Kabul Olympics TLS and Irish Times Book of the Year (2020) for The Kabul Olympics Poetry Book Society Winter Pamphlet Choice (2019) for Stockholm Syndrome McAuliffe served as Deputy Director of the Irish Arts Council (2013-2018), chairs strategic initiatives, contributes to AHRC peer review, and writes extensively for The Irish Times (2013-2020 column). He actively shapes literary policy through Manchester City Council's Events Commission and UNESCO City of Literature governance.

• Medieval and Early Modern Literature
• 16th and 17th Century Theatre
• Stuart and Caroline Court Masque
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lynn S. Meskill is a Professor at Toulouse Jean-Jaurès University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). Her academic work bridges literature, history of ideas, and translation, with a strong focus on early modern British culture. She teaches Medieval and Early Modern Literature and Translation. Her research interests include: 16th and 17th Century Theatre Stuart and Caroline Court Masque History of the Book History of Ideas Translation Studies Authorship in Early Modernity Ben Jonson and Shakespearean Drama Her publications reveal a deep engagement with themes of authorship, fame, religious symbolism, and cultural representation in Renaissance literature. She frequently explores the intersections of performance, politics, and print culture, particularly in court masques and tragedies. Her work often combines literary analysis with intellectual and cultural history. Her scholarly contributions include a monograph on Ben Jonson and numerous articles in leading journals such as Huntington Library Quarterly and English Studies . She has also contributed chapters to authoritative handbooks and translated significant works in print culture. She has supervised doctoral research and holds an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), qualifying her to direct research in France. While no specific grants are listed, her involvement in structured research axes at CAS suggests active participation in collaborative projects. Lynn S. Meskill is a core member of the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS), contributing to its seminars, research programs (such as AXIS 1–3), and academic events. The center fosters interdisciplinary research in Anglophone cultures, and she plays a vital role in its scholarly community.

Eero Hyvönenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Web
• Linked Data
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Eero Hyvönen is a Professor of Computer Science at Aalto University and Director of the Helsinki Centre for Digital Humanities (HELDIG) at the University of Helsinki. He leads the Semantic Computing Research Group (SeCo), specializing in Semantic Web technologies and applications. Hyvönen holds an Adjunct Professor title at the University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science. His work focuses on developing national-level semantic web infrastructure, with applications in digital humanities, cultural heritage, and AI. He has published over 500 research articles and books, receiving numerous awards including the Decoration of Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2018). Hyvönen chairs editorial boards of journals like Semantic Web and serves on committees for major conferences. His research spans semantic web technologies, linked open data, and AI applications in cultural heritage domains. Key projects include Sampo portals (e.g., LetterSampo, OperaSampo) for cultural data analysis, ParliamentSampo for parliamentary data, and FindSampo for archaeological finds. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating law, history, and computing through initiatives like FIN-CLARIAH. Hyvönen advises doctoral and master's students, notably Annastiina Ahola and Jouni Tuominen, who have won awards under his supervision. He directs research infrastructures, chairs international boards, and actively contributes to open data policies and standards development.

Vinzenz Hedigerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Film Studies
• Film Philosophy
• Media Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Vinzenz Hediger is a Full Professor of Film Studies at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. He has held previous positions as Full Professor of Film Studies and History/Theory of Documentary Forms at Ruhr-University Bochum (2004–2011) and as a substitute Full Professor at the same institution (2002/3). Hediger has served as Senior Fellow at IKKM, Bauhaus Universität Weimar (2016), and as Speaker/Director for research programs including the DFG-funded Graduate College GRK 2279 Configurations of Film (2017–2021) and the Hans Böckler Foundation's The Productivity of Culture (2009–2014). Current Role: Full Professor, Film Studies, Goethe University Frankfurt Previous Roles: Professorships in Film Studies, Guest Professorships in Belgium, France, Italy, Czech Republic Leadership: Co-founder of NECS (2006–2011), President of German Association for Media Studies (2007–2011) Research Interests span Film Studies, Film Philosophy, Media Culture, Post-cinema, and Digital Media Culture. His work explores the philosophical foundations of film, industrial cinema, and the digital transformation of media practices. Hediger's recent publications focus on the ecology of post-cinematic media, the productivity of industrial films, and the historiography of film studies. Scientific Awards & Roles include membership in the Mainzer Akademie der Wissenschaften und der Literatur (2017), Senior Fellowship at IKKM (2016), and Franqui Chair at the University of Antwerp (2014). He has directed large-scale research programs and contributed to international academic networks like NECS.

He Chengzhouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scandinavian Literatures
• Comparative Literature
• European and American Drama
• +۳ مورد دیگر

He Chengzhou is a full Professor of English, Drama, and Comparative Literature, and currently serves as Dean of the School of Arts at Nanjing University. He holds a Doctor of Arts from Oslo University, following B.A. and M.A. degrees from Nanjing Normal University. His academic leadership roles include Chinese Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies (2013-2017), President of Jiangsu Comparative Literature Association (2016-present), and former Chairman of the International Ibsen Committee (2010-2012). Research focuses on Henrik Ibsen, Scandinavian literatures, intercultural theatre, and comparative drama. Key works include (2004) and (2009). He has been honored with the Ibsen Medal (2002) and the prestigious Changjiang Distinguished Professor title (2015). Professional contributions include directing the Chinese-Nordic Cultural Centre and European Studies Centre at Nanjing University. His academic trajectory spans over three decades, with influential publications in intercultural performance, gender studies, and environmental literary analysis.

Katherine Saltzman-Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Japanese Performing Arts
• Kabuki Theater
• Japanese Literature
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Katherine Saltzman-Li is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies, the Program in Comparative Literature, and the Department of Theater and Dance. Her research focuses on Japanese performing arts, particularly Kabuki theater, Japanese literature, and folklore. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Her work examines Edo-period Kabuki playwriting through studies of rare treatises like Kezairoku , interactions among Edo artists, and adaptations of puppet theater into Kabuki. She co-edited Cultural Imprints: War and Memory in the Samurai Age (2022) and Realisms in East Asian Performance (2023), challenging Eurocentric theatrical realism frameworks. She co-curated exhibitions on Japanese theater prints at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and directs the Japanese Performing Arts Research Consortium (JPARC). Her teaching spans Japanese literature, folklore, and performance studies, including courses on traditional theater, comparative drama, and digital humanities applications in theater research.

David M Feldshuhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theater
• Arts and Healthcare
• Social Issues
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David M Feldshuh is a Professor in Performing and Media Arts at Cornell University with over 40 years of service, uniquely combining a board-certified emergency medicine physician career with theater artistry. As founding Artistic Director of the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, he leads a resident company of professional actors collaborating with students across Cornell. His education spans Dartmouth College (B.A. Philosophy, Phi Beta Kappa, cum laude), London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and dual Ph.D. (Theatre) and M.D. (Medicine) from the University of Minnesota, followed by Emergency Medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center and board certification. Feldshuh’s research centers on theater as a vehicle for social change, particularly at the arts-healthcare intersection. He pioneers creativity training methodologies derived from Zen meditation, Gestalt Therapy, and martial arts to enhance professional presence. His work examines ethical dilemmas in medical practice through performance, with emphasis on cultural bias mitigation and historical trauma processing. His creative output reveals consistent focus on social justice narratives, evolving from historical adaptations like Antigone to contemporary explorations of systemic inequity. Recent works demonstrate increasing formal innovation through multi-role performance structures and transmedia storytelling approaches that bridge academic and public engagement. Major honors include: Pulitzer Prize Finalist and 5 Emmy Awards for Miss Evers' Boys Cornell’s Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellowship (highest teaching honor) Distinguished Service Award from Tuskegee University’s National Bioethics Center AMA “Freddy” Award for medical film excellence CINE Golden Eagle for documentary work Feldshuh mentors through honors tutorials and developed the globally adopted eCornell course Acting in Public , teaching 1,600+ students across 15 countries. His Schwartz Center leadership established institutional grant frameworks supporting large-scale productions like Bernstein’s Mass with 138 performers. Current initiatives include leadership workshops for Cornell Tech and corporate clients, extending his presence-training methodology beyond academia. He maintains active creative practice through the Schwartz Center’s resident company, directing major productions while integrating medical ethics into performance pedagogy. His stadium announcing role at Cornell commencements for 20+ years exemplifies his commitment to institutional community engagement.

• Music Theory
• Composition
• Estonian Music History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kerri Kotta is a Professor of Music Theory and Head of Musicology at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. She holds a PhD in Musicology (2004) and an MA in Composition (1997) from the same institution. Her research focuses on music theory, tonal analysis, Estonian music history, and contemporary composition, with special expertise in the works of Eduard Tubin and Dmitri Shostakovich. She coordinates the International Eduard Tubin Society and edits the composer's complete works. Her research interests span music theory , compositional techniques , Estonian cultural heritage , and interdisciplinary performance studies . Recent publications explore modernism in Estonian art music, Beethoven's structural rhetoric, and socio-psychological dimensions of contemporary opera. Kotta received the Reet Neimar Criticism Award (2023) for her contributions to music scholarship. She leads the project How to share the ardor? Conveying complex musical structures through animated scores (2024-2025), funded by the Estonian Ministry of Culture. Administratively, she chairs the Estonian Musicological Society (2013–present) and the International Eduard Tubin Society (2015–present), while serving on the board of the Estonian Composers Union (2022–present).

• Interdisciplinary Performance
• Queer Theatre
• Actor Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Conrad Alexandrowicz is a Professor in the Department of Theatre at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Fine Arts. Holding a B.F.A. in Dance from York University and an M.F.A. in Directing from the University of Alberta, he is a renowned theatre director, choreographer, and scholar with a focus on interdisciplinary performance. Education: B.F.A. in Dance, York University; M.F.A. in Directing, University of Alberta Awards: Jessie, Sterling, and Dora Awards for artistic excellence His research spans queer theatre , climate crisis pedagogy , and performance innovation . As founder of Wild Excursions Performance, he created over 45 works blending dance and theatrical elements. Recent publications include Performing the Nonhuman (2024) and co-edited Theatre Pedagogy in the Era of Climate Crisis (2021). Publication Trends: His work consistently bridges artistic practice with critical discourses on gender, environmental sustainability, and absurdist literature adaptation. Scientific Awards: Jessie Award Sterling Award Dora Award A veteran educator, he teaches movement for actors and devised physical theatre , directing department productions while contributing to global dialogues on transformative theatre practices.

Kalina Stefanovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theatre Studies
• Theatre Criticism
• Eastern European Theatre
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kalina Stefanova is a Professor in the Department of Theatre Studies at the Faculty of Performing Arts . She is an internationally renowned scholar specializing in theatre criticism, Eastern European theatre, and cross-cultural dramaturgy. Her work bridges academic research with practical theatre practice, focusing on global theatre dynamics and cultural exchange. Her research interests include comparative theatre studies, the role of criticism in shaping theatrical canon, and the evolution of theatre post-political transitions. She has authored/co-authored 17 books, including seminal works like Eastern European Theatre After the Iron Curtain and 20 Ground-Breaking Directors of Eastern Europe , which are widely used in university curricula globally. Her books on Chinese theatre, such as Storm by Cao Yu , have expanded intercultural theatre dialogues. Prof. Stefanova has held visiting professorships at institutions like NYU, Wuhan University, and Shanghai Theatre Academy. She has been honored with titles like 'Distinguished Visiting Professor' (2016) and 'Distinguished Researcher' (2016). She served as Vice President of the International Association of Theatre Critics (2001-2006) and led symposia as their Director of Symposia (2006-2010). She currently sits on editorial boards of journals like Chinese Performing Arts and European Stages . Her recent projects include editing the first anthology of Chinese contemporary drama in Bulgarian and vice versa. She frequently lectures on theatre criticism and Eastern European theatre in countries like China, South Africa, and Poland. Her non-theatrical works, such as Ann's Dwarves , blend performance-inspired narratives with literary creativity. Prof. Stefanova’s awards include the SAB Criticism Award (1999) and recognition from the 'Idea for Theatre' Foundation. She remains active in international theatre festivals as a jury member and contributes expertise to the European Commission’s cultural evaluation panels.

George Coleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hispanic Caribbean Literature and Culture
• Afro-Caribbean Religious Practices
• Hispanic Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. George Cole is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Texas Tech University's Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures (CMLL) Department. He specializes in Hispanic Caribbean literature and culture (Cuba and Puerto Rico), Afro-Caribbean religious practices, and Hispanic speculative genres like fantasy, horror, and science fiction. His work bridges literature, theater, and cultural anthropology, with a focus on Yoruba religious traditions and their representation in art. Education: B.A. in French Language and Literature, University of Puerto Rico M.A., Washington State University Ph.D., Arizona State University (2005) Research Interests: Dr. Cole explores Afro-Cuban cultural identity, Latin American drama and poetry, and transgressive genres such as detective fiction and graphic novels. His recent projects examine intersections between supernatural elements and criminal narratives. He also investigates the role of Santería in Cuban cinema and literature. Awards: Nominated for AriZoni Theatre Award (Best Supporting Actor, 2002 & 2004) Three-time 'Outstanding Faculty Member' recognition from Texas Tech's College of Arts & Sciences (2005–2007) Leadership & Service: Dr. Cole has served as Director of Spanish and Portuguese Graduate Studies (2018–2025), Interim Director (2022), and Co-Director of the Hispanic Studies Collection. He also holds editorial roles at Dura and Revista Temas Americanistas . Creative Works: His poetry collections Círculos concéntricos (2014) and Hojas sueltas (2015), and the cyberpunk noir short story collection Cadáveres en la oscura ciudad y otros relatos (2023) showcase his narrative versatility. He has authored plays like La indocumentada (2008) and directed six theater productions at Texas Tech.

• Asian Theater and Performance
• Performance Art and Visual Culture
• Performance Historiography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Nakamura is an Associate Professor in the Theater Dance department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on Japanese and Transpacific theater/performance, with emphases on performance historiography, ethics of spectatorship, and global performance theories. She authored Transgenerational Remembrance (2020) and co-edited Realisms in East Asian Performance (2023). Ph.D., Theater and Performance Studies, Stanford University M.F.A., Asian Theater Directing, University of Hawaii at Manoa B.A., Theater, Swarthmore College Current research explores domestic representations in Japanese theater (1945-present). Her work appears in journals like Modern Drama and Performance Research . She directs productions of East Asian works and occasionally serves as dramaturg. Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants and advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations at UCSB's Theater & Dance program.

Elisa Segniniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Literary multilingualism
• Translation and circulation of Literary texts
• Self-Translation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elisa Segnini is a Senior Lecturer in Italian at the University of Glasgow, where she has been teaching since 2017. She holds an MA in Comparative Literature from the University of Bologna and a PhD from Toronto's Centre for Comparative Literature. Prior to joining Glasgow, she held academic appointments at Dalhousie University, Western University, and the University of British Columbia. Her research engages with current debates in Comparative Literature, with dual focus on fin-de-siècle culture (1880-1920) and contemporary fiction. She is particularly known for her work on literary multilingualism, translation studies, and decadence/modernism as transnational movements. Segnini co-edits the journal Comparative Critical Studies and co-directs the 'Multilingualism across the disciplines' Artlab at the University of Glasgow. Her research output shows a consistent focus on translation theory, Italian literature in global contexts, and fin-de-siècle studies. Recent publications demonstrate her expertise in Elena Ferrante's works, D'Annunzio's multilingual writing, and the transnational reception of Italian authors. Her scholarly approach bridges literary analysis with sociolinguistic perspectives, particularly regarding minority languages and constructed languages. Segnini has received research funding from prestigious organizations including SSHRC, AHRC, and HORIZON-MSCA. Her most recent grant in 2025 is a HORIZON-MSCA Doctoral Network as Co-I for 'Decadence for Doctoral studies' (DECADOCS) worth over €464,000. She serves on the executive board of the British Comparative Literature Association and has led numerous interdisciplinary projects, including networks on constructed languages. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on literary translation, literary multilingualism, self-translation, and transnational constructions of gender.

Amanda Morrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Performing Arts
• Interdisciplinary Arts
• Interactive Digital Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Morris is a Research Professor and Director at the CDU Academy of the Arts within Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Arts and Society, specializing in Creative Industries and Innovation. She holds a PhD from The University of Sydney (1989) and a Graduate Diploma in Direction from The National Institute of Dramatic Art (1984). Her research integrates performing arts, interdisciplinary studies, and emerging technologies, focusing on pedagogical systems design, screen-based drama, and ecological arts. She has supervised postgraduate research and led innovative projects such as CellF, a neuron-driven synthesiser in performance. Education: PhD (University of Sydney), Graduate Diploma in Direction (NIDA) Key Roles: Editorial board member for The New Platform Papers , Member of Creative Industries Ministerial Advisory Council Notable Activities: Organised Voice and Speech Teachers Association (VASTA) conference (2017), delivered invited talks on online learning design (2021) Her awards include multiple Gold Medals for interactive multimedia (1998–2000) and recognition for educational technology innovations. Morris’s work bridges arts, technology, and pedagogy, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in higher education.