Contributors

Brian J Armstrong

Research Associate, The University of Melbourne

Research Associate, The University of Melbourne I currently work at the University of Melbourne where my research focuses on remote sensing techniques including ground penetrating radar, LiDAR and 3D photogrammetry of archaeological sites. Prior to my PhD I worked as a commercial archaeologist in Ireland and Australia for 20 years on both prehistoric and historic sites.

Ben Lee Taylor

Postdoctoral Fellow in Research on Teaching and Learning, McMaster University

Postdoctoral Fellow in Research on Teaching and Learning, McMaster University My doctoral research and dissertation examined early 20th century satiric art and literature. However, my experiences teaching during and after the COVID-19 pandemic led me to my current position as a postdoctoral fellow researching the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education. In this position at McMaster, I have designed and am conducting a study on the design of assessments for students in a pedagogical environment that is being increasingly disrupted by the availability and use of tools like ChatGPT. The mixed methods study will run through spring of 2024 and includes several components that aim to help instructors address AI in their courses and classrooms.

Brandon Dean

Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Iowa

Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Iowa My main area of focus is American religion, particularly its intersection with popular culture. I have taught a wide variety of classes including courses on comics and religion, death and dying, religion in America, medieval religion, modern religion, sport and religion, and the New Testament.

Brian Ganson

Professor and Head, Centre on Conflict & Collaboration, Stellenbosch University

Professor and Head, Centre on Conflict & Collaboration, Stellenbosch University Professor Brian Ganson is an expert on socio-political risk management, conflict prevention and collaboration, and third party roles in post-conflict and other complex environments. His particular focus is private sector development, conflict, and human security. His publications integrate academic and field perspectives to provide practice- and policy-relevant insight. In his professional practice, he advises decision-makers in companies, governments, international organisations, and civil society on complex conflict dynamics, helping to assess and improve organizational policies, systems, and processes for socio-political risk identification, conflict prevention, and dispute resolution. His work is rooted in deep commitment to human rights, peaceful development, and collaborative problem solving.

Ben Albert Steward

Australian National University

Australian National University

Bernard Yegiora

Lecturer, Divine Word University

Lecturer, Divine Word University I have had the privilege of teaching international relations at Divine Word University for the past twelve years. My primary areas of specialization encompass international relations theory and foreign policy. Notably, my academic journey has been deeply intertwined with a keen interest in the rise of China. This interest has culminated in my academic work, which includes an Honours sub-thesis and a Master's dissertation that focused on Chinese economic reforms and Chinese soft power, respectively.