جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Karen Fissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Culture
• Nation Branding
• National Identity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karen Fiss is a Professor in the History of Art and Visual Culture Program at California College of the Arts, specializing in the visual production of national identity from the 1930s to contemporary nation branding practices. Her research examines how soft power mechanisms shape social, artistic and built environments, with particular focus on the commodification of citizenship and historical memory. Fiss holds a PhD from Yale University and a BA from Brown University. Her academic journey includes previous positions as Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art at Washington University St. Louis, and curatorial roles at The New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York and the Institute for Contemporary Arts in London. Her research interests explore the intersections of visual culture, political power, and national identity formation. Fiss investigates how nation branding practices relate to globalization mechanisms in the contemporary art world, examining case studies from Vietnam, Germany, and South Africa following the Cold War. Her work critically analyzes how cultural exchange shifts toward political collaboration, and how historical narratives are commodified in postcolonial emerging economies. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with postcolonial visual culture, nation branding, and political representation. The most recent works demonstrate increasing focus on transgender rights, legal representation of gender identity, and the visual politics of post-conflict societies, while maintaining her foundational research on historical propaganda and contemporary branding practices. Graham Foundation Grant Getty Grant Program National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Grant Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Fellowship Fiss has served as Jury Chair for USA Artists Awards in Architecture and Design (2010) and on selection panels for USA fellowships (2009). Her curatorial work includes co-curating Necessary Force: Art in a Police State (2015) and serving as film curator for Encounters with the 1930s at Madrid's Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia (2012-2013), where she curated the film program Cinema of the 1930s: Blue Flowers in a Catastrophic Landscape. Fiss maintains active engagement with international artistic communities through residencies such as her 2015 residency at Sàn Art in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and collaborations with institutions including Columbia University, University of California Berkeley, and Berlin's Schwules Museum.

Maxi Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aesthetic Foundations
• Ethical Foundations
• Socio-theoretical Foundations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. phil. Maxi Berger is a Professor of Cultural Studies at the Faculty of Design of Wismar University of Applied Sciences, with teaching and research responsibilities in the Communication Design and Media and Design programs (specializing in Product and Jewelry Design). Her work focuses on the aesthetic, ethical, and socio-theoretical foundations of creative processes in art, media, and design. Research Trends: Berger’s projects emphasize interdisciplinary inquiry, blending design practice with critical theory. Key themes include value systems in design , communication overkill , social structures , and philosophical foundations . Notable Projects: Exkursion nach Venedig (2024) – Investigating art festivals and design education through international workshops Norte #7: Wert (2023) – Exploring value frameworks in design reflektor – Festival der Kommunikation (2023) – Addressing contemporary communication challenges Macht und Utopie in der Gestaltung des Sozialen (2022) – Analyzing power dynamics in social design Current Status: On research leave during the Winter Semester 2024/25. Available for examination board matters via email.

• Political Anthropology
• Political Geography
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Robert R. Sauders is a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Eastern Washington University. His work bridges political anthropology, political geography, and geographic information systems (GIS) to examine transnational activism, cooperative peacebuilding, and the intersection of space/place with conflict dynamics. Specializing in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he conducts fieldwork with activist groups, peace initiatives, and NGOs to analyze socio-political-economic dimensions of conflict. He uses GIS to map issues ranging from homelessness in Spokane to the Israeli separation barrier's spatial impact. His research emphasizes cultural heritage's role in Palestinian national identity and conflict resolution. He has explored urbanization's impact on heritage sites in Ramallah, Ukrainian civil society dynamics, and material culture analysis in Jordan. Saunders holds a PhD and has advised numerous projects linking geospatial data to socio-political challenges. Notable contributions include examining graffiti as resistance, cooperative grassroots peace strategies, and the liminal status of Palestinian cultural heritage. His work underscores the practical and theoretical connections between space, identity, and conflict mitigation.

Leslie E. Seawrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intercultural Technical Writing
• Transnational Higher Education
• Professional Workplace Writing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leslie E. Seawright is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Missouri State University. She holds a PhD (2012), MA (2008) from the University of Arkansas, and a BA (1999) from the University of Oklahoma. Her research focuses on intercultural technical writing, transnational higher education, professional workplace writing, police writing, and technical writing pedagogy. She has published extensively on topics such as cultural competence in global contexts and the role of design in effective documentation. Notable works include Genre of Power: Police Report Writers and Readers in the Justice System (2017) and edited volumes on transnational education. Dr. Seawright received the 2020 Award for Excellence in Study Away Programming for her work in cultural competence. Her teaching and research emphasize practical applications of writing in global and professional settings. Her professional experience includes academic writing, international collaboration projects, and curriculum development. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Business Communication Research and Practice and IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication . Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world challenges in communication across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Kristina Cranfeldمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Landscape Studies
• Moving Image
• Performance Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristina Cranfeld is an artist filmmaker and Visiting Lecturer at Loughborough University since 2014. Based at the Royal College of Art (RCA), she is affiliated with the School of Communication and works with the Information Experience Design program. She holds a BA (Hons) in Design from Goldsmiths and an MA in Design Interactions from RCA, and joined the RCA’s Master of Fine Arts program in 2024. Her practice merges fiction and reality to address social, political, and environmental themes through film, photography, and performance. Education: BA Goldsmiths, MA RCA Design Interactions Roles: Visiting Lecturer (Loughborough), RCA MFA candidate Research focuses on landscape, walking, and speculative narratives. She creates boundary-pushing moving image works that engage audiences through humor and criticality. Outside academia, she runs her own video production studio, collaborating with NHS, Moovel Lab, and Design Science. Notable projects include the Voices of Trees residency in Uzbekistan (2024) and the long-running Manufactured Britishness series exploring cultural identity. Awards include LSFF (2015) and Bideodromo (2013). Labs/Teams: Operates an independent video production studio; affiliated with CW+charity as producer/director.

Azadeh Emadiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cross-cultural media studies
• Digital media arts
• Practice-based research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Azadeh Emadi is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre, Film & Television Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her research bridges Eastern/Western philosophies with digital media arts, focusing on cross-cultural approaches to new media, sensory perception, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. She holds a PhD from Auckland University of Technology (2014) and has taught globally, including at Auckland University of Technology (2008-2017). Her work explores intersections between Persian-Islamic philosophies and contemporary digital arts, with key projects addressing tactile perception (e.g., deafblind communities during COVID-19) and materiality of digital media. Notable exhibitions include 'Touch Screen: Rethinking Perception' (2022) and 'Interactive Harmony' (2020). She leads the Substantial Motion Research Network (2018) exploring motion aesthetics across cultures. Recent publications emphasize sensory alternatives to visual-centric paradigms, including haptic technologies for accessibility. Her teaching innovations integrate global/local perspectives, encouraging students to draw from personal cultural backgrounds in creative research. Current supervision focuses on ecofeminist multimedia art, VR documentary storytelling, and material performance practices in MENA regions.

Andy Charlwoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• HR and people analytics
• AI and algorithmic management
• Healthcare workforce management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Andy Charlwood is a faculty member at the University of Leeds, affiliated with Leeds University Business School's Department of Management and Organisations. His primary research focuses on HR analytics, algorithmic management in HR, and healthcare workforce dynamics, with particular emphasis on how digital technologies transform HRM practices and worker experiences. He leads interdisciplinary research combining sociology, psychology, and economics approaches. His research interests include people analytics adoption, AI in human resources, healthcare workforce optimization, and digital transformation impacts on employment relations. Current projects examine relationships between workforce factors and care quality using machine learning methods. Professor Charlwood teaches HRM, strategic HRM, people analytics, and organizational studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised numerous PhD students in areas including people analytics adoption, AI in HR, and healthcare workforce studies. Notable grants include funding from the UK National Institute for Health Research and collaborations with the HR Analytics Think Tank. He serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Human Resource Management and holds leadership positions in the British Academy of Management. His work has contributed significantly to understanding digital transformation in HR and labor relations in healthcare contexts.

Sarah Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropological Archaeology
• Mesoamerican Archaeology
• Maya Archaeology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Jackson is Professor and Divisional Dean for Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she joined the Department of Anthropology in 2023. Previously, she held academic positions at the University of New Hampshire, University of Toronto, and University of Cincinnati. With a PhD from Harvard University (2005), she is an anthropological archaeologist specializing in ancient Mesoamerica, particularly Classic Maya culture. Her research explores materiality, ancient identities, ontologies, and personhood (including non-human persons), indigenous political organization, and the negotiation of culture change. Methodologically, she works at the intersection of text and material record, bringing together theoretical ideas with archaeological field practices. Her current work reconstructs aspects of a Classic Maya material worldview, investigating how indigenous material perspectives might transform archaeological field practices. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding Maya perspectives on material culture, text, and space. Jackson's work increasingly examines how modern archaeological interpretations can be enhanced by incorporating indigenous ontological frameworks, particularly through innovative digital recording systems that unite archaeological and Maya views on material culture. She co-directs an archaeological project at Say Kah, Belize with Dr. Linda Brown, funded by Wenner-Gren, National Geographic Society/Waitt, National Geographic Society (CRE), American Philosophical Society, Brennan Foundation, and Rust Family Foundation. Her fieldwork integrates theoretical approaches with practical archaeological methods, developing new ways to document and interpret Maya sites. While actively engaged in research and academic administration, Dr. Jackson is currently not accepting PhD applicants due to her administrative responsibilities as Dean of Social Sciences.

• Religious Education
• Theology
• Catholic Social Teaching
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Peta Goldburg is a Professor in the School of Theology at Australian Catholic University, within the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy. Her work focuses on religious education, theological pedagogy, and the integration of creative arts into faith-based learning. She has contributed significantly to curriculum development in Catholic schools, emphasizing Catholic social teaching, interfaith dialogue, and critical religious literacy. Her research explores topics such as Holocaust education, Jewish-Christian relations, and the role of the arts in religious studies. Goldburg has authored textbooks for Australian schools and edited volumes addressing faith-based identity in education. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Religious Education and British Journal of Religious Education , focusing on pedagogical strategies, curriculum design, and ethical education. Goldburg’s work bridges theology, education, and cultural studies, with a particular emphasis on fostering religious literacy and ethical awareness in diverse educational contexts. Her recent publications highlight the importance of dialogue between theological principles and contemporary educational practices. Key Contributions: Textbook development for religious studies, curricular frameworks for Catholic schools, and methodologies for integrating creative arts into religious pedagogy. Themes: Interfaith education, Holocaust studies, Catholic social doctrine, and the intersection of art and spirituality.

June Diana Komisarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architectural Design
• History and Theory of Architecture
• Urban Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. June Diana Komisar is a Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Student Affairs in the Department of Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds a PhD from the University of Michigan, an MArch from Yale University, and a BA from Clark University. Her expertise spans architectural design, history and theory of architecture, and urban agriculture integration. She teaches courses such as ASC 101 Communications Studio, ASC 720 Architecture Studio, and AR8103 Studio in Collaborative Practice. Her research explores urban agriculture's role in sustainable cities, colonial architectural histories, and innovative pedagogical approaches. Notable contributions include the Carrot City initiative, which reimagines urban spaces for food production. She has authored works on topics like rooftop agriculture typologies, colonial Brazilian architecture, and the integration of food systems into urban design. Komisar’s career includes private practice in urban projects across Hartford, Boston, and San Francisco. She emphasizes creativity and exploration in her teaching, encouraging students to view urban challenges through new lenses. Her work bridges architectural practice, education, and community-driven design.

• 20th-21st Century Polish Literature
• Literary Theory
• Poetry Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Małgorzata Gorczyńska is a researcher at the University of Wrocław's Institute of Polish Philology , affiliated with the Department of Polish Literature of the 20th and 21st Centuries . Her work focuses on modernist and contemporary Polish poetry, particularly the oeuvre of Tomasz Różycki and Bolesław Leśmian, employing non-hermeneutic and sensory analytical frameworks. Research Interests : Non-hermeneutic verse analysis, intertextuality in Różycki's works, somatic metaphors, Czech-Polish literary exchanges, and sensory representation in Polish modernism. Publications highlight studies on litanic forms, philosophical theodicies in poetry, and critical reception of Leśmian's modernism. Collaborative works include edited volumes like Wyobraźnia i pedanteria (2008). Methodology bridges cognitive theory, cultural studies, and literary semiotics, notably in analyzing Gumbrecht's theoretical frameworks and their application to Polish poetry.

• Applied English Linguistics
• Corpus Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine S. Sing is a linguist and educator affiliated with the Department of English Studies at the University of Siegen, Germany. She holds a PhD from the University of Regensburg, focusing on American presidential rhetoric and ideological discourse. Her research integrates discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, and cognitive linguistics, with specialization in ESP (English for Specific Purposes), second language writing, and business communication. She has taught at multiple institutions, including the Universities of Vienna, Giessen, and Heidelberg, as well as the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Her ongoing post-doctoral project examines technicality in L2 student writing through corpus and qualitative analysis. Key research areas include Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), critical discourse analysis (CDA), and the role of English as an international lingua franca (ELF). She actively publishes on topics such as multimodal discourse analysis, academic writing pedagogy, and the intersection of business communication and multilingualism. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Regensburg Masters in General Linguistics, University of Poitiers Undergraduate Studies in English/French/German, University of Heidelberg Her teaching spans courses on corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, business English, and academic writing. She has contributed to interdisciplinary research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Cultures of Lying' at the University of Regensburg.

Chia-Fang (Christina) Chungمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Health Informatics
• Personal Informatics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chia-Fang (Christina) Chung is an Associate Professor in Computational Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and health/well-being, focusing on ubiquitous computing and personal informatics to enhance relationships, motivate health behavior, and support clinical care. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor in Informatics at Indiana University Bloomington. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Human-Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington under advisor Sean Munson, and an MBA/BBA in Information Management from National Taiwan University. Education: Ph.D. in Human-Centered Design and Engineering, University of Washington MBA and BBA in Information Management, National Taiwan University Christina's research explores technology's role in family wellness, chronic disease management, and patient-provider collaboration. Key projects include Supporting Healthy Eating in Families (NSF-funded), Sharing Lifelog Data with Healthcare Experts (AHRQ-funded), and Adoption of Blood Pressure Kiosks with UW Medicine. Her work emphasizes contextual inquiry, mixed-methods studies, and translational tools for societal resilience. Scientific Awards: BEST PAPER AWARD (TOP 1%) at CHI 2024 BEST PAPER HONORABLE MENTION (TOP 5%) at DIS 2018 BEST WORK-IN-PROGRESS AWARD at DIS 2023 Christina collaborates with institutions like Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Reos Partners. Her students include Seung Wan Ha, Chun Han Wang, and Yu-Ling Chou. She holds patents for lifestyle progression models and health management frameworks, with media coverage in KION News and CNN.

• Material Culture
• Architectural History
• Religious Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Godson is a cultural historian and Programme Leader of the MA Design History and Material Culture at NCAD, a partnership program with the National Museum of Ireland. She holds a BA from Trinity College Dublin, an MA and PhD from the Royal College of Art/Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Her research focuses on material culture of ritual, tropical modern architecture in West Africa, medical devices, and Catholic materiality. She has curated exhibitions including 136 Hectares: Urban Material Culture in Dublin 8 and collaborated with institutions like the Irish Architecture Foundation and Venice Biennale. Godson serves on the Royal Irish Academy’s historical studies sub-committee and is a Visiting Research Fellow at UCD’s School of Architecture. Her publications include Uniform: Clothing and Discipline in the Modern World and Modern Religious Architecture in Germany, Ireland, and Beyond . She has organized over a dozen conferences, including Making Memory: Visual and Material Cultures of Commemoration in Ireland since 1800 and Modern Sacred Architecture in Germany and Ireland . Godson advises on PhDs in design history and supervises research on topics like modern Irish interiors and ecclesiastical decoration. She is an external examiner for programs at the Royal College of Art, University of the Arts London, and Trinity College Dublin.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Barlow is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Language Studies and Linguistics at the University of Auckland. His research focuses on corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, and computational tools for language analysis. He develops software like Collocate, MonoConc Pro, and ParaConc for linguistic research and teaching. His work spans areas including phrasal verbs, academic writing conventions, and individual language variation. Barlow regularly presents at international conferences such as AAAL and AILA and collaborates on projects like the Asia Pacific Corpus Linguistics Association (APCLA). Research Interests: Corpus Linguistics Language Variation & Usage-Based Models Translation and Contrastive Analysis Computational Linguistics Tools Recent Articles: His 2022 study on research article macrostructures and 2021 paper on L2 speech performance via gestures highlight his corpus-driven methods. Earlier work includes foundational studies on idiolects and parallel corpora. Advising: Supervises PhD students in areas like academic discourse analysis and metaphor in economic language. Notable advisees include Vaclav Brezina (now at Lancaster University) and Thi Ngoc Phuong Le (author of The Academic Discourse of Mechanical Engineering ). Labs/Projects: Leads CorpusLAB for discipline-specific writing guides and WordSkew software linking corpus data with discourse structure. Active in software development for language teaching and research.