جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Emily Butterworthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Literature
• Renaissance Studies
• French Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emily Butterworth is a Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at King’s College London, within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She holds a prestigious position in Early Modern French literature studies, focusing on speech practices, women’s writing, and cultural analysis. Her career includes roles at the University of Sheffield (2002–2006) before joining King’s, where she has been a core faculty member since 2006. Education: Emily studied French at University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge, establishing her foundation in French literary and cultural studies. Research Interests : Her work centers on early modern literature and thought, particularly deviant speech, gossip, and the role of scandal in French Renaissance texts. Key focuses include: Analysis of Marguerite de Navarre’s Heptameron and its cultural context Montaigne’s exploration of ethics and skepticism Gendered discourse in early modern women’s writing The intersection of print culture, censorship, and obscenity Projects & Engagement : Co-Investigator on the AHRC-funded Gossip and Nonsense in the French Renaissance (2012–2015), she collaborated on artistic projects such as Spinning Stories and Chinese Whispers . She has contributed to BBC programs like Radio 4’s Something Understood and Radio 3’s Free Thinking , discussing gossip’s cultural significance and early modern news. Publications : Her scholarship includes monographs like The Unbridled Tongue (2016) and Marguerite de Navarre: A Critical Companion (2022). Her articles span topics from Renaissance book history to the ethics of speech in Montaigne’s essays. Affiliations : She is part of King’s Centre for Early Modern Studies and contributes to research groups on textual representation and visual culture.

• Modern History
• Cultural History
• European Court Societies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pauline Lemaigre-Gaffier is a Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), affiliated with the Institute of Cultural and International Studies (IECI) and the Department of History. She co-leads the VoCriPat project (2023–present) and participates in the DIM PAMIR committee (2022–present) and ANR ACADEC project (2022–present). Her research focuses on European court societies (festivals, ceremonies, urban interactions) Cultural history (material culture, documentary writings) Political history (public finance, administrative practices) Economic history (privileges and businesses) Heritage sciences Her 15 most recent publications explore topics like archival practices in early modern Europe French court administration of the arts economic networks of privileged enterprises royal household logistics spanning 2015–2024, with upcoming works on economic history and heritage sciences in 2025. She has received the Benabou Prize (2012) and was a Thiers Foundation scholarship holder (2009–2010) . Her career includes editorial roles at Entre-Temps (2021–2023) and educational management for the 'Music, Performance, and Heritage' degree (2014–2016). She collaborates with institutions like the Centre de recherche du Château de Versailles and the Heritage Sciences Foundation.

Steve Tanimotoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Novice programming environments
• Collaborative problem-solving environments
• Technology for educational assessment
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Steve Tanimoto is a Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington, with an adjunct appointment in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His work focuses on human-centered computing, particularly in educational technology and collaborative problem-solving environments. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of liveness in programming environments and their application to education, including a keynote at the International Conference on Live Coding (2015) that traced historical influences leading to widespread use of liveness in modern software environments. Dr. Tanimoto's research spans several interconnected domains: Novice programming environments and educational technology Collaborative problem-solving environments and tools Technology for educational assessment, particularly using pattern-recognition methods for teaching written language on tablets Liveness in programming environments and its applications Image processing from interdisciplinary perspectives (as detailed in his MIT Press book "An Interdisciplinary Introduction to Image Processing: Pixels, Numbers, and Programs") His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of computing education, human-computer interaction, and collaborative problem-solving. A notable trend is the exploration of "liveness" in programming environments and how this concept can enhance educational experiences. His work increasingly integrates AI technologies with educational applications, particularly in the areas of writing instruction and collaborative problem-solving, with significant NIH funding support (P50 HD071764 and U54 HD083091). His notable recognition includes: VL/HCC Best Showpiece Award in 2015 for "Solving Problems by Drawing Solution Paths" Dr. Tanimoto has advised several graduate students through to completion, including Robert Thompson (2019), Sandra Fan (2013), and Tyler Robison (2012). He currently advises Emilia Gan (co-advised with B. Mako Hill) and Edward Misback. His research has been supported by NIH grants for work on computerized writing and reading instruction for students with learning disabilities. His CoSolve research group has developed experimental facilities for collaborative problem-solving, exploring tools that support problem formulation, visualization of problem spaces, and team collaboration dynamics, with applications in education, design, and various problem-solving domains.

Vincent Debiaisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Medieval History
• Visual Culture
• Medieval Epigraphy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vincent Debiais is a CNRS Research Director affiliated with the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS) and Institut National d'Histoire de l'Art (INHA) in Paris. He leads the research team 'Anthropologie Historique du Long Moyen Âge' (AHLoMA) at the Centre de Recherches Historiques. Education: PhD in Medieval History, University of Poitiers (2004) Habilitation in History of Medieval Art, University of Poitiers (2015) Research Focus: Debiais investigates intersections of written and visual culture in medieval artifacts, specializing in epigraphy, visual theology, and material practices. His current projects examine representations of silence in sacred imagery and abstraction in medieval artistic traditions, combining anthropological approaches with historical analysis. Publications Analysis: His recent works demonstrate consistent focus on materiality of medieval inscriptions across diverse media (stone, textiles, ivories). Key thematic clusters include liturgical objects, funerary epigraphy, visual silence, and methodological innovations in analyzing medieval graphic practices. Awards: Herbert L. Kessler Prize for Medieval Art History (2022) Research Leadership: He directs the international team 'Arts et Intelligences du Silence' (EHESS, 2020-2024), coordinating interdisciplinary research on silence in humanities through seminars, publications, and resident scholar programs.

Maura Nolanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Medieval Literature
• Renaissance and Early Modern Literature
• Drama
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Maura Nolan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in late medieval English literature, particularly focusing on the 14th and 15th centuries, and examines the relationship between medieval aesthetics and early modern developments. Her work bridges sensory experience, cultural cognition, and literary style. Education: A.B. in English, Dartmouth College M.A. and Ph.D. in English, Duke University Research Interests: Nolan’s research explores the role of the aesthetic in medieval vernacular literature, particularly through analyses of sensation, style, and cultural context. Current projects include studies of John Gower’s contingency and sensation, and the intersection of medieval beauty concepts with emerging literary style. She interrogates how medieval texts engage with sensory perception and how these inform modern understandings of aesthetics. Publications: Her work spans monographs, edited volumes, and articles, with a focus on figures like Chaucer, Gower, and Lydgate. Key themes include textual criticism, medieval manuscript studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to aesthetics. Recent publications address Ovidian allusions, Lancastrian literature, and digital humanities methodologies in medieval text analysis. Teaching and Affiliations: Nolan teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at Berkeley and has held roles such as Wheeler Fellow (2005–2008). Her office is in Wheeler Hall 230, and she holds office hours by appointment.

Robyn Creswellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

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

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Linguistic Worldview
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dorota Piekarczyk is a full Professor at the University of Marie Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She has served since 2002 and held the position of Deputy Director at the Institute of Polish Philology from 2013-2019. Her research focuses on the intersections of language and cognition, particularly through semantic analysis , pragmatic frameworks , and linguistic worldview studies. She specializes in paratextual elements of publications, examining how covers, blurbs, and series information shape reader expectations and societal knowledge reception. The 2020 monograph on book covers represents her most comprehensive work on paratextual analysis. Her recent publications (2020-2019) investigate paratextual persuasion techniques popular culture integration in science communication publisher-reader dynamics while maintaining long-term contributions to floral categorization studies and cognitive schemata in texts. Scientific achievements include 2014 Prime Minister's Award for 'Metafory metatekstowe' ORCID: 0000-0002-8859-7897 648 total ministerial points across 12 publications

• Sociolinguistics
• Language awareness
• Teaching French as a Foreign and Second Language
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chantal Dompmartin is a Lecturer in Linguistics and Language Teaching at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (UT2J), where she works in the Department of French as a Foreign Language Studies (Defle). She is a permanent member of the CLLE-ERSS laboratory (Cognition, Languages, Language, Ergonomics) and an associate member of the LIDILEM Laboratory. Her academic career spans over two decades, with publications dating from 2003 to the present, demonstrating sustained scholarly activity. In 2023, she successfully completed her HDR (Habilitation à diriger des recherches), a significant academic qualification in the French system that enables her to supervise doctoral candidates. Dr. Dompmartin's research focuses on sociolinguistics, language awareness, and teaching French as a Foreign and Second Language, with particular emphasis on multilingual language practices, representations, and writing workshops in FLE contexts. Her work explores how creative writing can serve as a tool for linguistic and cultural appropriation, especially for students navigating new linguistic environments. She investigates how translinguistic bridges, stylistic progression, and experiential writing can support learners in developing security between their 'here' and 'elsewhere' linguistically and culturally. Her research often addresses the experiences of multilingual students, including those who are exiled or displaced, examining how writing workshops can facilitate their linguistic and cultural adaptation. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory focused on plurilingualism and creative pedagogical approaches. Her work increasingly emphasizes sensitive and experiential approaches to language teaching, with writing workshops serving as central methodology. She explores how multilingual resources can be mobilized in educational settings to support language learning and cultural adaptation, particularly for students in displacement situations. Her research demonstrates a movement from theoretical considerations of multilingual practices toward practical applications in classroom settings, with growing attention to teacher training and implementation of plurilingual approaches in diverse educational contexts. Dr. Dompmartin actively collaborates with researchers across institutions, including notable collaborations with Nathalie Thamin, Charlotte Lamy de La Chapelle, and members of the CLLE and LIDILEM laboratories. Her work bridges theoretical sociolinguistics with practical language teaching applications, contributing significantly to the field of plurilingual education. She participates in national and international conferences, presenting her research on sensitive approaches in plurilingualism teaching and multilingual writing workshops, demonstrating her active engagement with the scholarly community.

• British History
• Slavic History
• Travel Writing
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irina Kantarbaeva-Bill is a researcher and academic affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS) at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (UT2J) and teaches English at the Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space (ISAE-SUPAERO), part of the Federal University of Toulouse. She is based in the Department of Foreign Languages and is actively engaged in research on British and Slavic history, travel writing, and cultural studies. Her scholarly roles include serving on the Scientific Committee of the journal Caliban/French Journal of English Studies and as Treasurer of the Association “Slavica Occitania.” Her research interests span British and Slavic political, religious, and social history, the history of ideas, human geography, geopolitics of knowledge, and European travel literature. She specializes in 19th-century Anglophone travel writing, particularly in Central Asia, and explores themes such as imperial representation, gender and empire, and the construction of geopolitical myths. Her work often bridges literary analysis with historical and cultural inquiry. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on Victorian travel narratives, missionary journeys, and the interplay between literature and empire. She has written extensively on figures like Henry Lansdell and Joseph Wolff, analyzed the role of imperial spouses in colonial discourse, and examined the symbolic construction of places such as Tibet and the Oxus region. Her scholarship also extends to Victorian animal studies and political cartoons, revealing the cultural anxieties of the British Empire. Dr. Kantarbaeva-Bill has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts, but her publication record in peer-reviewed journals and academic presses demonstrates strong scholarly recognition. She contributes to editorial and review activities, including book reviews for journals such as E-rea and Slavica Occitania . She has been actively publishing since at least 2019, with a steady output of book chapters and journal articles. While there is no mention of formal advising roles or grants in the provided materials, her leadership in research groups and editorial boards indicates active academic engagement. She is affiliated with multiple research units, including LLA-CREATIS and EUR’ORBEM, and collaborates within the Sorbonne University network. There is no indication of lab affiliations or team leadership roles, but her participation in interdisciplinary research axes and seminars suggests collaborative scholarly activity. Her future work appears to continue exploring the intersections of travel, empire, and representation in Anglophone and Slavic contexts.

Rosie Findlayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Feminist Media Studies
• Fashion Media and Communication
• Cultural Studies
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rosie Findlay is a Senior Lecturer in Media at City, University of London, affiliated with the School of Communication and Creativity and the Department of Media, Culture and Society. Her academic work spans feminist media studies, fashion communication, and cultural theory, with a focus on identity, affect, and sustainability in fashion media. PhD in Performance Studies, University of Sydney (2014) BA (Adv.) (Hons), University of Sydney (2007) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018) Her research explores the intersections of fashion, media, and selfhood, particularly in digital contexts such as fashion blogging, social media, and independent fashion publications. She investigates how fashion media constructs national identity, femininity, and postfeminist subjectivity, often addressing whiteness, settler colonialism, and inclusivity. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, drawing from performance studies, cultural studies, and feminist theory. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent thematic focus on identity construction through dress , the affective power of fashion media , and the politics of representation . Her scholarship engages with digital platforms, wedding culture, fashion magazines, and influencer branding, highlighting the emotional and ethical dimensions of fashion consumption and production. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Ilya Parkins and Johannes Reponen. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018) Dr. Findlay has supervised and mentored students in fashion and media programs, notably serving as Dissertation Coordinator and Course Leader for the MA Fashion Cultures and Histories at London College of Fashion. She has not received major research grants mentioned in the text, but her editorial and public intellectual work—such as co-editing books and journals, writing for Granta and Vestoj , and media commentary—demonstrates significant scholarly leadership. She has contributed to public discourse through interviews with Vogue , Esquire , and the BBC, and has been involved in documentary projects on fashion and identity. She leads the Fashion Media and Communication Open Access Resource List , an initiative supporting critical and inclusive scholarship in fashion studies. She has also written a column, 'Material Visions', for The Conversation Australia , and contributes regularly to public-facing fashion writing.

Ane Ohrvikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural History
• Book History
• Manuscript Cultures
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ane Ohrvik is a Professor of Cultural History at the University of Oslo's Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages. Her research bridges historical and cultural studies, focusing on knowledge transmission, manuscript cultures, and intersections of religion, medicine, and magic in Northern Europe. Academic Appointments: Professor (2021–), Associate Professor (2015–2021), Senior Lecturer (2001–2007) Research Projects: Leading Re-Storied Sites and Routes (Baltic Research Program), co-leading REA:Life (UiO:Life Sciences). Methodologically, Ohrvik specializes in close reading of textual sources and paratextual analysis. Her work examines how historical communities preserved knowledge through encrypted texts, folk medicine, and ritual practices. Recent Publications: Analyzed 2024 special issue on cultural history methodologies, 2023 study on foliate masks in material culture, and 2022 pharmacological reanalysis of historical manuscripts. Affiliations: Editorial board member for ARV Nordic Yearbook of Folklore (2025–), former Head of Education at IKOS (2021–2024), and leader of the Association for Cultural Research (2017–2022).

Jennifer CRAWFORDمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Creative Writing
• Poetics of Place
• Ecological Imagination
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer CRAWFORD is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the Centre for Creative & Cultural Research, University of Canberra. With teaching experience in Aotearoa/New Zealand, Singapore, and Australia, her work intersects poetics of place, ecological imagination, and cross-cultural literary engagements. Research Focus: Expands conventional writing forms through visual, aural, and genre-based experimentation Geographical Scope: Contemporary Australian poetry, Aotearoa/New Zealand literature, Singaporean narratives, Pacific literary traditions Critical Research Areas include: Ecological and postcolonial approaches to creative writing Intercultural translations between Japan and Australia Indigenous knowledge systems and story practices Publication Trends reveal sustained engagement with: Oral and written narrative intersections Translation as cultural bridge Environmental poetics Collaborative Indigenous storytelling Scientific Collaborations span: Indigeneity and sustainable practices Oral history documentation Transnational literary networks Leadership Roles include co-editorial work on anthologies like Poet to Poet and Story Ground, the Anthology . She actively supervises creative writing research projects and engages in community-university knowledge exchange initiatives.

• Transnational Art History
• Latin American Art
• Visual Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Oriana Baddeley is Dean of Research at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and Professor of Transnational Art History and Theory. She is a co-founder of the Research Centre for Transnational Art, Identity and Nation (TrAIN) at UAL, where she conducts research at the intersection of globalization, identity studies, and contemporary art practice. Her work spans academic leadership, research supervision, and significant contributions to the understanding of transnational art histories. Professor Baddeley studied History and Theory of Art at the University of Essex. Her doctoral research focused on the historiography of definitions of 'art' in relation to Ancient Mexico, which informed her work on the 1992 Hayward exhibition, The Art of Ancient Mexico. Professor Baddeley's research focuses on transnational art history, with particular emphasis on Latin America and Mexico. Her work explores how geographic contexts impact definitions of creative practice and how these definitions are interpreted across cultural boundaries. She has written extensively on contemporary Latin American art, including the influential works 'Drawing the Line: Art and Cultural Identity in Contemporary Latin America' (1989, co-authored with Valerie Fraser) and 'Beyond the Fantastic: Art Criticism from Contemporary Latin America' (1996, co-edited with Gerardo Mosquera). Her research also examines the histories of exhibiting art from these regions and how traditions of display have been responded to within global contemporary art structures. Professor Baddeley's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Mexican and Latin American visual culture, particularly examining artists like Frida Kahlo, Teresa Margolles, and Gabriel Orozco. Her work frequently addresses themes of identity, victimhood, cultural stereotypes, and the politics of representation. She has also conducted significant archival research, notably on Swiss photographer Fred Boissonnas, exploring themes of identity and myth in travel photography. Professor Baddeley holds several prestigious positions and memberships: Dean of Research at University of the Arts London Member of REF2021 Sub-Panel 32 Chair of the Practice Research Advisory Group-UK steering committee Trustee of the Saint Catherine Foundation Member of the Ashley Family Foundation Member of the International Advisory Committee of the University of Essex Collection of Latin American Art Member of the editorial board of Art History Professor Baddeley has supervised numerous PhD and research-based degree students across diverse topics including Latin American art, indigenous representation, fashion in cinema, and transnational artistic practices. She has secured research grants including the 'Boissonnas in Egypt' project funded by EFG Bank (2017), a Newton Fund Official Development Assistance allocation from HEFCE (2017), and the 'Boissonnas Archive' grant from St Catherine's Foundation (2010). As a co-founder of the TrAIN research center, Professor Baddeley leads a vibrant research community focused on transnational art, identity, and nation. The center hosts regular open lectures, collaborates with international institutions like Tate Britain, and conducts significant research projects examining the interconnectedness of cultures across national boundaries.

Maryemma Grahamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Harlem Renaissance Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maryemma Graham is the University Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in African American literature with a focus on 20th-century authors, literary historiography, and transnational cultural studies. Her research bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and diaspora narratives. Key research interests include Toni Morrison’s spatial narratives, Margaret Walker’s legacy, and trans-American cultural exchanges. She has conducted seminal studies on the Harlem Renaissance, the New Negro movement, and Caribbean diasporic literature. Graham has authored/co-edited over 30 books and numerous articles across literary criticism, biography, and pedagogy. Her work frequently explores intersections between oral tradition and written text, with notable contributions to understanding historical consciousness in African American writing. Recent scholarship examines mobility studies and entangled histories in transnational frameworks. Graham has organized major conferences like the 1994 Furious Flower Poetry Conference and serves as a leading scholar in Toni Morrison studies. Her editorial work revitalizes overlooked texts by figures like Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and promotes marginalized narratives through academic publishing.

• History of Religions
• South Asian Studies
• Yoga Philosophy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Federico Squarcini is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Asian and North African Studies. His research focuses on the history of religions, particularly South Asian traditions, with specializations in yoga philosophy, Hinduism, and the intersection of ancient texts with modern socio-political contexts. He has authored numerous monographs and articles on topics such as yoga historiography, Sanskrit textual analysis, and the cultural and political dimensions of religious practices. He serves as director of editorial series including Alti Studi di Storia delle religioni and Anthem South Asian Normative Texts Studies , and contributes to editorial boards of journals like Studi e Materiali di Storia delle religioni . Fluent in English (advanced written and spoken), his expertise bridges comparative religion, social sciences, and humanities. Squarcini’s research areas include philosophical analysis of yoga texts, the historiography of Hindu legal traditions (e.g., Manusmriti ), and the global reception of South Asian religious ideas. His recent work critiques modern interpretations of yoga and explores the semiotic and ethical dimensions of ancient Indian thought. Key contributions include monographs on Patanjali’s Yogasūtra , yoga’s visual and textual histories, and the socio-political roles of tolerance discourses in ancient India. He also engages with postcolonial theory and the dynamics of cultural representation in religious studies.