Scholarly Interests:
My teaching and research interests are firmly grounded in the dynamic intersections of Film Theory, Canadian Cinema, World Cinema, Film and Philosophy, Gilles Deleuze in Film Criticism, Temporality of Moving Images, and Early Cinema. As an educator, I am passionate about fostering a deep understanding of these topics in students, equipping them with the critical tools to engage with films as both cultural artifacts and philosophical texts. In my research, I'm dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between temporality and moving images, drawing inspiration from the philosophical insights of Gilles Deleuze. My work delves into the temporal dimensions of Early Cinema and contemporary cinema, examining how temporal constructs shape narrative, perception, and meaning in various cinematic traditions. Overall, my objective is to contribute to the evolving discourse surrounding the multi-layered experience of time cinema.

Teaching Statement:
I believe that the study of film is invaluable, as the knowledge gained can endure throughout one's life. My goal is to enable students to derive greater enjoyment and awareness from films, whether they pursue film studies or not.

I aim to help students appreciate films as complex works of art shaped by intricate social and cultural contexts. However, I stress that enjoying a movie doesn't require exhaustive knowledge of its historical background. I want students to understand that films, like Czechoslovakian New Wave cinema, extend beyond their era to explore universal themes. Similarly, New Iranian Cinema fosters cross-cultural dialogue on the human condition.

I hold a deep belief that film studies can't be rigidly defined, and each student's interpretation is as valid as the instructor's. I view myself as a partner, promoting independent thinking. I trust that students' participation will fundamentally transform them.

Selected Publications:

The Intensity of the Time-Image— and the Experience of Becoming- Confused in The Law of Enclosures and Suspicious River

”Computational Touch: Patterns of Expectations in Perception of Cinemetrical Graph” 2015, Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society, University of Chicago, May 2016

“Stars, Gender, and Performance in Lubitsch’s Operettas.” 2009 FSAC Annual Conference, Carleton University, Ottawa, May 28 th to 31 st , 2009. (Refereed)