جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Media Studies
• Memory Studies
• Cultural Memory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Emily Keightley is a leading scholar in Media and Memory Studies at Loughborough University, where she has held the position since 2007. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Loughborough University (2007) and a prestigious £1m Research Leadership Award from The Leverhulme Trust (2017–2022). She serves as editor for the journal Media, Culture & Society and co-founded the Global Media Studies Network. Her work bridges media studies with interdisciplinary themes of memory, migration, and postcolonialism. Key research focuses include the mediation of memory in everyday life, temporal structures of modernity, and the role of media in shaping individual and collective memory. She explores topics like diasporic heritage, gendered mnemonic experiences, and the intersection of migration and identity. Recent projects examine the Partition of British India’s legacy in South Asian diasporas and the impact of AI on power dynamics. Her publications span methodological innovations (e.g., embodied memory practices) and critical analyses of digital media’s role in nostalgia and cultural transmission. She critiques Western media theory through decolonial lenses and emphasizes creative methodologies in memory research. Awards and editorial roles reflect her global influence in shaping media and memory discourse. Emily’s work engages with transnational mnemonic encounters, digital disconnection, and the ethics of commemoration. She explores how media technologies mediate historical events, personal narratives, and cultural identities across diverse geographies and temporalities.

Lauren M. Cramerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Black Aesthetics
• Hip-Hop Visual Culture
• Cinema and Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lauren M. Cramer is an Assistant Professor in the Cinema Studies Institute at the University of Toronto, affiliated with Innis College. Her work focuses on the aesthetics of Blackness, hip-hop visual culture, and spatial practices, with a particular emphasis on digital visual culture. She is a founding member of the liquid blackness research collective and co-editor of the liquid blackness: journal of aesthetics and black studies (Duke University Press). Her current book project explores hip-hop visual culture and Black spatial practices. Dr. Cramer’s research has been published in Journal of Cinema and Media Studies , Black Camera , and Los Angeles Review of Books , among others. She has co-edited special journal issues including “Close-Up: Contemporary Black Horror” (2023) and “ Modes of Black Liquidity: Music Video as Black Art” (2020). Her writing critically examines topics such as racial representation in cinema, anti-Black violence, and the intersections of art and Black studies. Awards include the 2020 Connaught New Researcher Award. She holds a PhD from Georgia State University, an MA from Emory University, and a BA from Villanova University. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges film studies, cultural theory, and visual arts, with a focus on Black creative practices and their socio-political dimensions.

Thomas Cochraneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Technology Enhanced Learning
• Mobile Learning
• Mixed Reality Learning Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Cochrane is an Associate Professor in Technology Enhanced Learning in Higher Education at the Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne. His expertise centers on qualitative research in technology-enhanced learning, with specializations in mobile learning, mixed reality environments, heutagogy (self-regulated learning), communities of practice, and the scholarship of technology-enhanced learning. With over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, 32 book chapters, and more than 150 conference proceedings, Cochrane has established himself as a leading researcher in educational technology. His research interests focus on innovative pedagogical approaches enabled by technology, particularly examining how mobile and social media tools can transform teaching and learning experiences. Cochrane's work emphasizes action research and design-based research methodologies, exploring how technology can create authentic learning environments that bridge virtual and physical spaces. His specializations include developing frameworks for mobile learning, designing immersive reality environments for healthcare education (such as the Mesh360 project), and investigating self-determined learning approaches through heutagogy. Analysis of Cochrane's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on educational design research, virtual reality applications in education, professional development frameworks for educators, and mobile learning methodologies. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of technology in higher education, with particular attention to healthcare education, journalism, and transdisciplinary curriculum design. The publications show increasing integration of immersive technologies and a growing interest in addressing post-pandemic educational challenges through blended and hybrid learning models. Professor Cochrane actively contributes to academic communities through the ASCILITE Mobile Learning Special Interest Group, where he has developed collaborative networks with researchers globally. His professional development initiatives include CMALT (Certified Member of the Association for Learning Technology) accreditation frameworks and cMOOCs (connectivist Massive Open Online Courses) for lecturer professional development. He has also led projects on mapping professional accreditation pathways in higher education and developing frameworks for authentic healthcare education using wearable and immersive technologies. His collaborative work extends across multiple institutions and disciplines, with notable partnerships in healthcare education, journalism, and engineering. Current projects include exploring generative AI in education, developing virtual performance halls, and designing immersive reality environments for paramedic education. As a networked academic, Cochrane maintains strong connections with colleagues across Australia and internationally, contributing to the global discourse on technology-enhanced learning.

Jayne Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Education
• Sociology of Education
• Gender Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jayne Baker is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair (Academic) in the Sociology Department at the University of Toronto. She specializes in education, gender studies, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), focusing on maximizing student engagement, skill development, and sociological thinking. Her research explores hierarchies in Canadian universities, labor market outcomes, and gender disparities in education. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Education, and Contemporary Issues in Higher Education. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (University of Toronto) M.A. in Sociology (University of Toronto) B.A. in Sociology (King’s University College at Western University) Research Interests: Prof. Baker’s work bridges teaching and research, emphasizing how pedagogical innovations enhance learning. She investigates gender dynamics in education, including single-gender schooling and labor market inequities linked to alma mater prestige. Her SoTL research addresses ethics in educational research and writing pedagogy integration. Publications: Her recent work includes studies on TikTok masculinities, audit studies of labor markets, and co-authored textbooks like Connecting Sociology , which uses interactive tools to engage students. She has contributed to journals such as Teaching Sociology and Canadian Review of Sociology . Awards: She received the University of Toronto’s Early Career Teaching Award, recognizing her commitment to pedagogical excellence. Teaching & Mentorship: Prof. Baker mentors undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing sociological inquiry. She coordinates courses like Walls to Bridges: Carceral Seminar and the Peel Social Lab, fostering community-engaged research. Her mentorship model for graduate teaching fellows has been published in Teaching Sociology .

Jessica Andrewsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender Studies
• Social Class and Identity
• Embodied Writing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Andrews is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at City, University of London, and a former Associate Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. She is an acclaimed novelist and creative nonfiction writer, with a PhD in Creative Writing from City, University of London (2023–2025). Her work interrogates themes of gender, social class, bodily autonomy, and the boundaries between fiction, memory, and truth. Education PhD in Creative Writing, City, University of London (2023–2025) MA in Creative Writing, University of Kent (2014–2015) BA in English Literature and Language, King's College London (2010–2013) Research Interests Andrews explores intersections of gender and social class through embodied narratives, focusing on bodily shame, desire, and the performance of identity. Her creative practice often blurs formal experimentalism with intimate, lyrical prose to dissect cultural pressures on femininity and precarity. Scientific Awards Portico Prize (2020) for Saltwater Shortlisted for Royal Society of Literature Encore Award (2023) for Milk Teeth Shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction Futures (2022) Longlisted for BBC National Short Story Award (2022) Advocacy and Collaborative Work Andrews co-runs the literary magazine The Grapevine and hosts the Tender Buttons podcast, featuring prominent writers like Sheila Heti and Max Porter. She advocates for widening participation in the arts and has taught at institutions such as Faber Academy and National Trust.

Bjarne Kristian Markussenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nordic Literature
• Song Lyrics Research
• Popular Music Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bjarne Kristian Markussen is a Professor of Nordic Literary Studies at the University of Agder's Department of Nordic and Media Studies. He serves as the study program director for the Master's degree in Nordic Language and Literature. His research focuses on Nordic literature across historical periods, with a particular emphasis on song lyrics, popular music, and cultural heritage. Markussen co-leads the Song Lyrics Research Group, established in 2018, which explores song poetry's interdisciplinary dimensions and has grown into a Scandinavian research network with 35 members from 13 institutions. His research interests include the intersection of literature with music, psychology, and legal history. Notable projects include studies on Bob Dylan, Henrik Wergeland, and the skillingsvis tradition. He has published extensively on rap poetry, folk ballads, and the aesthetics of songwriting. Markussen has co-edited major works such as Den radikale Bob Dylan (2022) and Sanglyrikk. Teori - Metode - Sjangrer (2022), and leads initiatives to preserve and analyze traditional song forms. Markussen's work bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, emphasizing the evolution of oral traditions into modern media. He has received the Sørlandets kompetansefonds formidlingspris 2024 for his outreach efforts. His current research includes investigations into Sami joik traditions and the cultural significance of Italian influences on Norwegian authors like Jens Bjørneboe.

William Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Composition
• Musicology
• John Cage Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Brooks is a Professor at the University of York and holds the title of Senior Research Fellow at the Orpheus Institute in Ghent, Belgium. He previously served as Associate Professor Emeritus of Composition at the University of Illinois, where he also held roles as director of the Contemporary Chamber Singers and Chair of the Composition-Theory Division for many years. His career includes periods of freelance composition, scholarship, and performance, as well as teaching at the University of California (1973-1977). Brooks earned a B.A. in music and mathematics from Illinois Wesleyan University (1965), followed by an M.M. in musicology and a D.M.A. in composition-theory from the University of Illinois (1971 and 1976, respectively). His studies were shaped by mentors such as Charles Hamm, Ben Johnston, and Herbert Brün. His research interests center on experimental music, John Cage studies, and interdisciplinary approaches to composition. He has explored themes like silence, musical pragmatics, postmodernism, and the intersection of medieval texts with contemporary music. Brooks remains active as both a composer and scholar, creating works such as Six Mediaeval Lyrics , A Wake of Music , and Metamorphoses , which incorporate surround sound, video projection, and collaborative performance. His scholarly writings emphasize avant-garde practices and the philosophical dimensions of music. While no specific grants or advising records are listed, his leadership roles at the University of Illinois reflect his contributions to academic administration. He is affiliated with the Orpheus Institute, where his work likely intersects with their research on experimental arts.

Sheldon Lu 鲁晓鹏مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Literature
• Film Studies
• Visual Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sheldon Lu 鲁晓鹏 is Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Davis. He is affiliated with East Asian Studies, Performance Studies, Cultural Studies, Film and Media Studies, Critical Theory, and the Designated Emphasis in Environmental Humanities. Previously held positions include Chair of the Department of Comparative Literature and Director of the Graduate Program in Comparative Literature at UC Davis, as well as roles at institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Beijing Normal University. A Fulbright scholar in Ukraine (2004-2005), his research focuses on intersections between literary studies, visual culture, film, and cultural theory. He has authored/edited 15+ books, including *Contemporary Chinese Cinema and Visual Culture* (2021) honored by BAFTSS in 2022. His interdisciplinary work bridges Chinese studies with global frameworks, emphasizing transnationalism and environmental humanities. Educations: M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University Bloomington (1990) B.A. in Comparative Literature from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1984) Research interests span Chinese cinema historiography, transnational visual culture, ecocinema, and critical theory. He pioneered the 'Critical Interventions' book series (2009-2019) with University of Hawaii Press. Recent work critiques discourses of 'Chinese film school' and explores spatiotemporal representations in modern Chinese cinema. Awards include BAFTSS honor and a Choice Award for academic excellence. Led initiatives like the Film Studies Program at UC Davis and co-edited landmark texts such as *Chinese-Language Film: Historiography, Poetics, Politics*. His creative writing includes the 'Love Trilogy' novel series. Academic leadership includes designing study abroad programs and organizing special journal issues on topics like ecocinema and the modern city.

Fortune Nwaiwuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Transformation
• Industry 4.0/5.0
• Digital Technologies in Business
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fortune Nwaiwu is a Researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath. He holds a PhD in Economics and Management from Tomas Bata University, an MBA from Nyenrode Business University, and a Master's in Security and Risk Management from the University of Leicester. His research focuses on digital transformation, Industry 4.0/5.0, ICT for Development (ICT4D), and sustainable energy transitions in Africa. He is part of the Made Smarter Innovation Centre, collaborating with UK manufacturing companies to study digital technology adoption metrics. Education: PhD in Economics and Management, Tomas Bata University (2017–2021) MBA in International Business Administration, Nyenrode Business University (2014–2015) MSc in Security and Risk Management, University of Leicester (2013–2015) Research interests include digital technologies' societal and industrial impacts, sustainable development, and policy frameworks for digitalization. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and innovation. He has authored over 16 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on digital transformation metrics, Industry 4.0 success factors, and ICT policy in developing regions. Collaborations include the Made Smarter Innovation project, funded by EPSRC, which explores people-centric digital success metrics in manufacturing. His research bridges academic theory and industrial practice, emphasizing human-centric approaches to digitalization.

Martyn Standageمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• Exercise Science
• Behavioral Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martyn Standage is a Professor of Psychology, Health, and Applied Science at the University of Bath's Department for Health. He directs the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change and serves as the REF Lead for Unit of Assessment 24. With a PhD from the University of Birmingham (2003), his research focuses on motivational determinants of health behaviors, particularly in exercise, sport, education, and organizational settings. He has authored over 200 publications, securing £8.5M in grants from bodies like the MRC and ESRC. Standage contributes to national/international initiatives, including the UK Physical Activity Guidelines and Active Healthy Kids England's national report card. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing health and well-being. Education : PhD in Psychology, University of Birmingham (2003). Research Interests : Self-determination theory applications, physical activity interventions, sedentary behavior, and interdisciplinary health research. Recent projects include global surveillance of childhood movement behaviors and behavioral interventions for chronic disease management. Grants & Impact : Over £8.5M in funding; contributed to 4* REF Impact Case Studies (2014, 2021). Editor-in-Chief (2016-2024) of the Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology; member of multiple expert panels, including Public Health England's 'Moving Medicine' initiative. Labs & Teams : Leads the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change, fostering interdisciplinary research on behavior change and public health.

Nancy Hardingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Studies
• Gender and Work
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nancy Harding is a Professor at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Management Strategy & Organisation department within the Centre for Future of Work and the Centre for Qualitative Research. Her research focuses on qualitative methodologies, exploring the lived experiences of individuals in organizational contexts, with particular attention to hierarchies, gender dynamics, and the intersection of technology and work. Her recent work includes studies on software development cultures, posthumanism, and feminist theories in organizational studies. Key research interests include autoethnography, the embodiment of identities, and challenges to gender inequality in leadership roles. She currently supervises doctoral students examining topics such as the absence of women in trade unions and the emotional labor of human resource managers. Harding is also writing a book redefining organizational theory through a critical lens. Her recent publications analyze organizational soundscapes, workplace toxicity in tech professions, and neoconservative influences in organizations. Harding has been recognized with the Reviewer of the Year Award in 2015 and 2016 for her contributions to academic peer review. She contributes to editorial roles at journals like Journal of Management Studies and Human Relations . Harding’s interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophical theories (e.g., Judith Butler, Karen Barad) with empirical research, addressing systemic inequalities and the evolving nature of work in the 21st century.

Choon Siew Engمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psoriasis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Choon Siew Eng is an Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia's Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a senior consultant dermatologist at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. She holds a MBBS from the University of Malaya (1982) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London (2003). Her postgraduate training included dermatology specialization at St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, London. Dr. Choon’s research focuses on chronic inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis (including pustular psoriasis), atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and cutaneous adverse drug reactions. She has contributed to global consensus guidelines for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), including treatment goals and diagnostic criteria. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health and well-being (SDG 3). Recent research highlights include spesolimab’s efficacy in reducing GPP inflammation and safety across clinical trials, as well as epidemiological studies on GPP prevalence in multiethnic populations. She serves on editorial boards (Experimental Dermatology) and international organizations (International Psoriasis Council, Malaysian Skin Foundation). Dr. Choon actively collaborates globally, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions, to advance understanding of psoriasis subtypes and adverse drug reactions. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public health, emphasizing patient-centered care for rare and severe skin conditions.

Gioia Panzarellaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multilingualism
• Migration and Mobility
• Literary and Artistic Productions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gioia Panzarella is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick, where she also serves as Director of Student Experience. She previously held positions as Director of Undergraduate Studies (2018-2021) and Senior Tutor (2018-2021). She completed a BA in English and German, an MA in Anglophone Literatures, and a PhD at the University of Warwick's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. Her research examines multilingualism, migration, and mobility through literary and artistic productions, with specific focus on: Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) methodologies Collaborative translation practices in language education Second language teaching for immigrant learners Autobiographical writing as pedagogical assessment Publications primarily explore migration narratives, digital dissemination of literature, and innovative language teaching methods, with recent work examining linguistic autobiographies and public engagement strategies in higher education. Awards and fellowships include: Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2024) Early Career Fellow, Institute of Advanced Study (2018) Associate Fellow (2018-2020) She has led student-centered initiatives including the SSLC-led Group work Pilot and GSD Student Ambassador training. Additional roles include: Co-chair of WIE/WIHEA Pedagogies of Public and Community Engagement Senior Fellow of Warwick International Education (2023-2025) Fellow of Warwick International Higher Education Academy (2024-2026) Level 7 Coaching qualification and membership in Warwick Internal Coaching Network

• Theatre
• Performance Studies
• Documentary Theatre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andy Lavender serves as Provost & Vice Principal (Academic) at Guildhall School of Music & Drama since 2024, previously holding the roles of Vice-Principal & Director of Production Arts and Professor of Theatre & Performance from 2020. His academic leadership spans the University of Warwick (Professor and Head of Theatre & Performance Studies), University of Surrey (Head of School of Arts), and Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (Head of Postgraduate Studies and Dean of Research). His research centers on contemporary theatre practices, with emphasis on documentary performance, intermediality, and multimodal performance. He investigates political engagement through protest theatre, neoliberalism's impact on artistic production, and the integration of robotics/digital technologies in live performance, often drawing from his practical experience as a theatre practitioner. Analysis of his 2019-2024 publications reveals consistent exploration of documentary forms, protest aesthetics, and technological mediation in performance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with creative practice, particularly through collaborations examining textual construction, object agency, and cross-media performance. Scientific awards: No awards mentioned in source material. While specific students aren't listed, his leadership involved developing the UK's largest postgraduate theatre platform and PhD programs. He has extensive international validation experience across Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore, and multiple European countries, plus consultancy for US, Dutch, French, Cypriot, and Australian institutions. As former artistic director of Lightwork, he created collaborative multimedia productions incorporating robotics, puppetry, and digital technologies through close work with designers and movement directors, documented in his co-edited 'Lightwork' texts (2022).

• Critical Theory
• Intersectionality
• Decolonisation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maria Christoforidou is a Zambian-Greek artist, writer, and researcher currently serving as a Lecturer in Fine Art at Falmouth University , where she has been employed since 2016. Previously, she worked at Plymouth University for four years. Her practice bridges critical theory , collaborative art , and interdisciplinary research , with a focus on metaphor, intersectionality, and decolonial frameworks. Born in Zambia, raised in Greece, and based in the UK (Cornwall and Athens) Specializes in art-historical theory , feminist studies , and visual-poetic hybridity Active in community-based artistic initiatives and experimental publishing Her research interrogates systems of classification through archival studies , collaborative projects , and performative methodologies . Key themes include: Decolonisation of artistic canons Intersectional narratives in Afro-European feminist discourse Metaphorical disruptions of normative structures Archaeology-inspired art practices Text-image relationships in identity formation Notable projects like Surplus Cinema (2022) and Maltha: The Thrice Burnt Archive (2021) demonstrate her commitment to feminist lineages of the moving image and unreliable archival practices . She has received institutional support including Arts Council Funding for the Penryn Arts Festival (2013) and collaborative grants from the Flemish Community Commission (2022). Her pedagogical contributions span Fine Art BA(Hons) , Illustration BA(Hons) , and Graphic Design BA(Hons) programs.