جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kristin Plysمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Colonialism
• Racialization
• Indigeneity
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Kristin Plys is Associate Professor of Sociology and History at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed with the Department of History, Culinaria (UTSC), and the Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities (UTM). She is also the J. Clawson Mills Scholar in the Director's Office at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 2023–24. Education: PhD in Sociology, Yale University BA (with honors), Johns Hopkins University Research Interests: Kristin Plys specializes in political economy, colonialism, racialization, and historical methodology. Her work critically examines dictatorship in the 1970s Global South , histories of café culture , labor history , and the intersections of poetry, visual art, and politics in postcolonial contexts. She is particularly interested in how cultural spaces like coffee houses and tea houses serve as sites of resistance and political theorizing. Her recent publications reflect a deep engagement with anti-colonial Marxism , antifascist theory , and global leftist movements , especially in South Asia and the Mediterranean. Her monograph Brewing Resistance (2020) received the Global Sociology Book Award, and her co-authored book Capitalism and its Uncertain Future (2022) was honored with an honorable mention for the PEWS Immanuel Wallerstein Memorial Book Award. Awards and Recognition: Global Sociology Book Award, Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (2020) PEWS Immanuel Wallerstein Memorial Book Award – Honorable Mention (2022) Grants and Fellowships: Kristin Plys has held visiting positions at Georg-August-Universität-Göttingen (Germany), Jawaharlal Nehru University (India), Centre for Development Studies (India), and Lahore University of Management Sciences (Pakistan). She was a research specialist at Princeton University before her PhD. Lab and Affiliations: She is affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers at the University of Toronto, including Culinaria Research Centre at UTSC and the Centre for South Asian Critical Humanities at UTM, fostering collaborative research on food, culture, and postcolonial studies.

Joseph Woodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Geographic Information Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Joseph Wood is a Professor of Visual Analytics at City St George's, University of London, where he serves as a founding member of the giCentre. His academic career spans over three decades, with continuous contributions to Geographic Information Science and visualization since 1990. He previously served as Head of Department for Computer Science at City University between 2014 and 2017. Professor Wood's educational background includes a PhD in Geographical Information Science from the University of Leicester (1996), an MSc in the same field from the University of Leicester (1990), and a BSc in Physical Geography & Geology from the University of Sheffield (1989). His academic progression shows steady advancement from Research Scholar at the University of Leicester (1990-1992) through various lecturer and senior positions to his current professorship. His research interests center on visual analytics and data visualization, with particular expertise in geographic information science and terrain analysis. Professor Wood has developed innovative methods bridging GI Science, Data Visualization, and education domains. His specific interests include narrative of visual analytic design, computational thinking in pedagogy, and novel visualization design for geographic data. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on making complex spatial data understandable through innovative visualization techniques. Analysis of Professor Wood's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of visualization techniques across diverse domains including transportation, epidemiology, sports analytics, and historical migration patterns. His work shows an evolution from foundational geographic information science toward broader applications in visual analytics, with increasing focus on narrative structures, responsive design, and accessibility considerations in visualization. The interdisciplinary nature of his research is evident in collaborations spanning computer science, geography, urban planning, and public health domains. Professor Wood has been actively involved in the academic community, serving on organizing and program committees for major international conferences including IEEE Infovis and VAST, Eurovis, GIScience, Spatial Accuracy, and Geomorphometry. His contributions to the field have been recognized through invitations to deliver keynote talks at prestigious venues ranging from GeoComputation to TEDx, where he presented on topics such as visualizing movement behavior of cyclists. As an advisor, Professor Wood has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students, with current supervision of Julia Crossley (Student conceptualisation of abstraction in computer science) and Jude Nzemeke (Understanding student misconception in recursive algorithmic thinking). His extensive supervision history includes completed PhDs on topics ranging from cycling behavior to spatio-social relations in photographic archives. His academic leadership extends to software development, with contributions to tools like litvis, elm-vega/el-vegalite, giCentre Utils, handy, and LandSerf GIS. Professor Wood is an active member of professional organizations including IEEE (2007-present), Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) (2007-present), and Association of Geographic Information (AGI) (1997-present), demonstrating his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science and geographic information domains.

• Architectural design
• Ecology in architecture
• Drawing in architecture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shaun Murray serves as Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Greenwich. He directs ENIAtype, a transdisciplinary architecture practice founded in 2011, and has been Editor-in-Chief of the international peer-reviewed journal Design Ecologies since 2010. At UCL, he also serves as Director of Admissions for the Architecture MArch program and oversees admissions processes for this highly competitive course. University College London, The Bartlett School of Architecture (current) University of Greenwich, School of Design (current) Carleton University, Ottawa (Visiting Professor 2017-2019) University of Kent (Senior Lecturer 2012-2016) Plymouth University (Director of Creative Design and Technology 2007-2011) Dr. Murray's research centers on architectural design through ecological thinking, with particular emphasis on drawing methodologies, landscape ecology, and surrealism in architecture. His work explores the agency of architectural communication methods, field theory relations, and non-linear design approaches that challenge conventional architectural practice. He investigates how ecological thinking can transform design processes and outcomes, particularly through mapping and choreographies that connect architecture with geological and material dynamics. His publication record reveals consistent engagement with ecological design frameworks and theoretical explorations of architectural practice. The articles demonstrate evolving focus from foundational theoretical work on telluric architecture (2012) through explorations of colonial impacts on landscape (2020) to recent investigations of power dynamics in architectural systems (2024). A strong thread connects his work to drawing as both methodology and outcome, with increasing attention to ecological systems thinking and transdisciplinary approaches across his career. Senior Fellow in Higher Education teaching qualification (SFHEA) 2024 Fellow in Teaching and Learning Support in Higher Education 2022 Dr. Murray has successfully supervised two PhD candidates to completion (Alan Pottinger and Georgios Loizos) and numerous MArch thesis students. His supervisory approach emphasizes ecological thinking and transdisciplinary methodologies, reflected in thesis topics ranging from surrealism in photography to posthuman architectural theory. He actively promotes diversity and inclusivity in architectural education through his admissions leadership and curriculum development work, with particular focus on enhancing student employability through innovative pedagogical approaches. He co-founded and participates in the Drawing Architecture Group (2019-present), an international research network connecting architects, theorists, and curators from US, Canada, and Europe. This group has produced multiple publications and exhibitions, with upcoming shows scheduled for New York at A83 Gallery in 2025. He also maintains involvement with the Planetary Collegium and AVATAR research group, contributing to transdisciplinary architectural research that bridges technology, ecology, and design practice.

Emma Cheatleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Architectural Humanities
• Feminist Theory
• Decolonial Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emma Cheatle is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Landscape , University of Sheffield, specializing in interdisciplinary architectural humanities. She serves as the School Director of Research and Innovation and chairs the Architectural Humanities Research Association (AHRA) . Her work bridges architecture, feminism, and decoloniality, focusing on domesticity, health, and urban common land. Research Interests : Feminist theory, autotheory, urban common land, maternity in architecture, decolonial spatial practices Teaching : Coordinates architectural humanities modules, leads critical spatial writing, and supervises PhD students in feminist and decolonial pedagogy Awards : 2014 RIBA President's Award for Outstanding PhD Thesis Projects : AHRC Major Award (2019–2022) on urban common land, editorial leadership in the field: A Free Journal of Architecture Collaborations : Hélène Frichot (University of Melbourne), Victoria Bates (University of Bristol), and the Sheffield School of Architecture Feminist Library steering committee Her recent publications include Lying in the Dark Room: Architectures of British Maternity (2023) and co-authored works on urban common land. She employs creative-critical writing and ethnographic methods to explore embodied spatial histories and contemporary conditions.

Ross Cameronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Green Infrastructure
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Plant-Environment Interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ross Cameron is a faculty member at the School of Architecture and Landscape, University of Sheffield, specializing in Environmental Horticulture . His research focuses on the intersection of urban green infrastructure, climate change adaptation, and human well-being through plant selection. PhD in Horticulture BSc in Biological Sciences Research interests include: Green infrastructure for climate mitigation (city cooling, flood tolerance) Plant-ecosystem interactions (thermal insulation, biodiversity enhancement) Sustainable resource use (water, soil amendments, energy) Human-plant relationships (well-being, therapeutic landscapes) Recent publications highlight trends in: Phylogenetic approaches to urban tree survival Thermal regulation via green walls and roofs Floral color psychology and mental health Mediterranean species adaptation to urban stress Microbial implications in green infrastructure Scientific awards include: National Horticultural Fellowship (2011) DEFRA LINK project with top rating (9/10) Teaching excellence awards He leads research on plant-people dynamics, advises UK policymakers, and supervises PhD projects in urban ecosystem services. His work bridges applied horticulture with interdisciplinary collaborations across ecology, architecture, and public health.

• Global History
• Colonial History
• Gender History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ulrike Schaper is an Associate Professor (Juniorprofessorin) of Modern History at the Free University of Berlin's Friedrich Meinecke Institute within the Department of History and Cultural Studies. She joined the faculty in 2013 and was reappointed in October 2016 following a positive evaluation of her performance. Prior to this position, she conducted research and taught at the Collaborative Research Centre Governance in Areas of Limited Statehood, the Department of Law, and the Department of Theater Studies at Freie Universität Berlin. In 2014, she was a Visiting Scholar at Cambridge University. Her research focuses on the global history of late nineteenth and twentieth century Germany, with particular emphasis on colonial history, gender history, and the history of sexuality. She has extensively worked on German colonial history, colonial knowledge, and colonial law, receiving her PhD in 2010 with a study on the colonial legal order in the German colony of Cameroon. Her current research examines West German sex tourism between approximately 1965 and 1995 to investigate intersections of globalization, sexual liberalization, and commodification in West Germany's relationship with the "Third World." This project connects her interests in gender history, the history of sexuality, colonial othering, and processes of exotization within post-World War II history. Professor Schaper's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of colonialism, gender, and legal history. Her publications reveal a trajectory from foundational work on German colonial legal structures in Cameroon to increasingly sophisticated analyses of postcolonial legacies, sexual politics, and global power dynamics. Recent works show her expanding focus to include contemporary issues of monument politics, public space decolonization, and the ongoing impacts of colonial history in modern European identity formation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical methodology with insights from gender studies, postcolonial theory, and cultural anthropology. She has been involved in significant research projects including "The Laws of Social Cohesion" funded by the Berlin University Alliance, and "Toppling Statues: Public Spaces, Colonial Heritage, and Identities in Europe" with UNA Europa Seed Funding. Her collaborative work "The Archaeology of German Colonial heritages in Ghana" has been completed. She has organized numerous conferences and workshops on topics ranging from intimacy and mobility to German and Italian colonialism, demonstrating her leadership in the field. Professor Schaper actively supervises graduate students and teaches courses on theory, method, and history of history, as well as Global History MA Colloquia. Her teaching for the Winter Semester 2024/25 includes seminars and colloquia focusing on foundational historical methodology and advanced global history topics. She continues to be an active contributor to academic discourse through her publications, conference presentations, and collaborative research initiatives that bridge historical scholarship with contemporary social issues.

Emanuele Cocciaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy
• Medieval Studies
• Theology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emanuele Coccia is an Associate Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) in Paris, affiliated with the Center for the History and Theory of the Arts (CEHTA) and the Centre de Recherches sur les Arts et le Langage (CRAL). He concurrently serves as Professor of History of Arts at the School for Fashion and Applied Arts Duperré. Previously, he was Assistant Professor at the University of Freiburg (2008–2011) and held visiting positions at the University of Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Düsseldorf, and Columbia University. His research traverses medieval philosophy, theology, aesthetics, and metaphysics, with emphasis on normativity , sensibility , and visual culture . Key works explore the metaphysics of images, moral philosophy in urban spaces, and theological anthropology. His scholarship reinterprets historical concepts like angelology and monastic law through contemporary philosophical frameworks. Coccia's publications demonstrate consistent focus on medieval epistemology , political theology , and cultural semiotics , with recent expansions into fashion theory and labor sociology. His 2017 book The Life of Plants: A Metaphysics of Mixing earned the Monaco Philosophical Meetings Prize, highlighting his interdisciplinary approach to ontology. Awards: Monaco Philosophical Meetings Prize (2017) He collaborates with research teams at CEHTA and CRAL, focusing on art theory and historical anthropology, and participates in cross-disciplinary projects like EARTHSCAPE with filmmaker Frédérique Aït-Touati.

Franziska Klüglمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-Agent Systems
• Agent-Based Simulation
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Franziska Klügl is a Professor in Computer Science at Örebro University's Faculty of Business, Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Center for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS). She currently leads the KKS-funded TeamRob project on Human-Robot Teamwork and serves as Deputy Dean of the faculty since January 2023, chairing the academic appointment committee. Previously, she headed the Computer Science department (2020-2022) and served on the faculty board (2019-2022). Her research focuses on: Multi-agent systems : Development of languages, processes, and tools for agent-based simulation Interdisciplinary applications : Transportation, economics, epidemics, production, and mining simulations Simulation engineering : Integrating AI, machine learning, and formal methods to create accessible modeling tools for domain experts She created SeSAm , a visual programming tool for agent-based simulation that enables rapid prototyping of complex models. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant themes: Human-robot collaboration frameworks and intention recognition systems Economic impacts of automation on labor markets and engineering services Advanced simulation methodologies using affordance theory and reinforcement learning She teaches software engineering, multi-agent systems, and agent-based modeling across multiple programs, including the WASP AI&ML PhD course. She leads research groups at the Machine Perception and Interaction Lab and oversees the TeamRob human-robot teamwork project.

Andrea Bachnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Literature
• Sinophone Studies
• Latin American Cultural Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Bachner is a Professor of Comparative Literature at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She served as Director of the East Asia Program (2019–2022) and contributes to transregional research through editorial and committee roles. Her work bridges Sinophone, Latin American, and European cultural productions. MA, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich PhD, Harvard University Her research focuses on theories of interculturality, media studies (visuality/textuality), gender/sexuality, and transcultural queer theory. She examines how cultural comparison reshapes literary and media analysis, with attention to Sinophone diasporic and minor cultural expressions. Her recent publications explore Sinographic practices in global contexts, poststructuralist media theory, and cross-Pacific cultural projects. Key journals include Comparative Literature , Modern Chinese Literature and Culture , and Oxford Handbook of Modern Chinese Literatures . Notable awards include the 2002 Owen A. Aldridge Prize for her article in Comparative Literature Studies . She teaches courses on literary theory, Judith Butler, and global literature at Cornell.

Adnan Mahmutovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• World Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Transnational Writing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adnan Mahmutovic is a Professor at the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, Stockholm University. He has been lecturing at the department since 2007 and holds a PhD in English Literature from Stockholm University, as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from City University of Hong Kong. His academic expertise spans multiple areas: World Literature and Transnational Writing Postcolonial and Diasporic Literature Comics and Graphic Narrative Studies Creative Writing and Literary Editing Muslim and Islamic Cultural Studies Professor Mahmutovic's research focuses on the intersections of literature, space, and identity, particularly examining how writers navigate cultural and linguistic borders. His work explores how literary works claim space through dynamic relations between locations and orientations, as seen in his book "Claiming Space: Locations and Orientations in World Literatures" (2021). He has also made significant contributions to comics studies with "Visions of the Future in Comics" (2017) and "The Craft of Editing" (2018), which explores editorial practices in contemporary literature. His academic publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with postcolonial theory, particularly examining works by authors like Michael Ondaatje, Salman Rushdie, and Ben Okri. His early scholarly work "Ways of Being Free" (2012) established his interest in how migrant writers articulate existential conditions through their fictional worlds. More recent publications show an expansion into contemporary topics like Muslim-American writing, transnational superhero narratives, and Bosnian refugee experiences. Professor Mahmutovic has received numerous awards for his fiction writing and has served as a judge for prestigious literary prizes including the Neustadt Prize for Literature. He has also acted as fiction editor for "Two Thirds North," a journal of transnational writing, since 2010. His creative work complements his academic pursuits, with publications including "Thinner than a Hair" (2010), "How to Fare Well and Stay Fair" (2012), and "At the Feet of Mothers" (2020). His essay "Comics, War and Ordinary Miracles" has been adapted for BBC Radio, demonstrating the broader cultural impact of his work.

Gerd Bayerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Restoration and Early Modern Prose Fiction
• Holocaust Studies
• Postmodern and Contemporary Novel
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gerd Bayer is a faculty member at the Department of English and American Studies, Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has been an Akademischer Direktor since 2016, with an außerplanmäßiger Professor title since 2017. His educational background includes an M.A. and 1. Staatsexamen in English and American Studies and Geography from FAU (1998), a Ph.D. (2003), and a Habilitation (2012). Current research focuses on Restoration prose fiction, Holocaust literature/film, postmodernism, and epistolary culture. Grants include the Thyssen-Foundation Grant (2018-2023) and DFG Grant (2009-2012). He has served on editorial boards for journals like The Journal of Popular Culture and Humanities (Switzerland) , and as Associate Editor for The Journal of Postcolonial Writing (2012-22). Peer review activities span 25+ journals and publishers, including Cambridge University Press and Routledge. His supervision includes Christof Beer (2021), Jaroslaw Jasenowski (2024), and others. He is currently on leave from April to September 2025 and will deliver a keynote on metal documentaries in Sevilla (June 2025).

Weihsin Guiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Anglophone Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• South Asian Literature
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Weihsin Gui of the University of California-Riverside specializes in anglophone literatures from South Asia and Southeast Asia, with a focus on postcolonial and globalizing perspectives. As a former contributor to the Year’s Work in English Studies (2014–2017), Gui has shaped critical discourse on Southeast Asian comics, graphic narratives, and urban poetics. Education : PhD in English (Brown University, 2008), BA in English and East Asian Studies (Brown University, 2003). Gui’s research explores intersections of postcolonialism, globalization, and visual culture , particularly in Singaporean and Filipino works. Recent publications analyze noir aesthetics, transnationalism, and the socio-political resonance of comics like Sprawl and Muros: Within Magical Walls . A keynote speaker at MLA 2025, Gui examines how Southeast Asian creators adapt global genres to critique local power structures. Gui’s scholarship spans journals like Textual Practice , Moving Worlds , and Interventions , with a monograph National Consciousness and Literary Cosmopolitics (Ohio State UP, 2013) and co-edited works including Common Lines and City Spaces (ISEAS, 2014).

Maria Luce Lupettiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Design
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Speculative Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Luce Lupetti is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino . She actively contributes to the College of Architecture and Design and is a member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering . Her academic role involves teaching Cognitive Ergonomics and HMI in the Automotive Engineering master's program and collaborating on Design and Communication courses. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for the journal INTERACTIONS since 2024 Conference Leadership: Participating in organizing committee for CHI 2026 Research Projects: Scientific Director of PARJAI (2025-2028) on Participatory Design Justice for Ethical AI Transitions Research Focus : Maria's work bridges Design with Human-Robot Interaction , focusing on Ethical AI , Speculative Design , and Urban Robotics . Her recent publications explore: Speculative design for sustainable digital futures Contextual adaptability challenges in urban robotics Design taxonomies for demystifying AI Trustworthy embodied agents in healthcare Creative applications of AI in HRI Ethical frameworks for energy futures Design Philosophy : She emphasizes participatory approaches, critical design thinking, and transdisciplinary collaboration to address societal challenges at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human factors. Her work appears in leading venues including CHI , HRI , and Frontiers in Neurorobotics , while also contributing to edited volumes and journal special issues.

Haytham Bahooraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of the Arabic novel
• Aesthetics and politics
• Genre studies in Arabic prose
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Haytham Bahoora is an Associate Professor of Modern Arabic Literature at the University of Toronto, affiliated with the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations. He holds a PhD from New York University and maintains a cross-appointment at the Centre for Comparative Literature. His research focuses on modern Arabic literature and visual culture, particularly the intersections of aesthetics and politics, genre evolution in Arabic prose, and gender dynamics in cultural production. Key themes include colonial modernity's impact on literary forms, urban/rural divides, and Marxist political engagements in 20th-century Arab narratives. Recent publications explore the emergence of Iraqi prose narratives, modern Arab art's global contexts, and Le Corbusier's Baghdad Gymnasium as a political artifact. His work bridges literary history with cultural and material analysis, offering critical insights into Arab modernity. Dr. Bahoora’s research emphasizes the role of literature as an archive of cultural memory, particularly in documenting Iraq’s complex socio-political transitions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates literary studies with visual art, urban planning, and postcolonial theory.

Kylie Budgeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cultural Studies
• Digital Cultures
• Media and Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kylie Budge is a Senior Research Fellow (Urban Living and Society) and Adjunct Researcher at Western Sydney University's Institute for Culture and Society. Her research focuses on intersections of technology, culture, and society, with emphases on digital/material cultures of art/design, cultural institutions, and social media engagement. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2014) and a Master of Arts in Education from Macquarie University (1998). Her work critically examines how creative producers, audiences, and social media shape urban spaces and cultural narratives. Key themes include visual culture's role in identity construction via platforms like Instagram, and the evolving role of museums in digital engagement. She previously worked in Australia and Japan within universities and the GLAM sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums). Publications span journals like Australian Geographer , Continuum , and Curator: The Museum Journal , reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with cultural geography, media studies, and art education. Research highlights include analyzing 'makerspaces' as urban innovation hubs and the agency of museum objects in digital contexts. Dr. Budge serves on the Advisory Board of the Australasian Consortium of Humanities Research Centres, reflecting her commitment to advancing cultural research networks.