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Susan Schreibman serves as Full Professor and Key Domain Chair of Digital Arts and Culture within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Maastricht University. She concurrently holds board positions at the National Library of Ireland and Research School Media Studies, and serves as Academic Editor for the University of Illinois Press. Her research centers on computationally-driven analysis of digital archives, cultural innovation, and participatory engagement design, with core specializations in Digital Humanities, Media Studies, Literary Modernism, and Irish Cultural Studies. She pioneers methodologies for remediating analog publication modalities into born-digital paradigms while critically examining their societal impact. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in 3D digital scholarship (particularly multimodal historical narratives like the Battle of Mount Street Bridge project), feminist approaches to digital humanities infrastructure, and social justice applications in archival systems. Her work consistently bridges technical innovation with cultural critique across heritage, education, and gender studies contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Professor Schreibman leads significant research initiatives including PURE3D Contested Memories and #dariahTeach, indicating active grant-funded collaborations though specific funding sources remain unmentioned. Her editorial role for University of Illinois Press and co-edited volumes like Feminist Digital Humanities: Intersections in Practice (2025) demonstrate scholarly leadership. She directs the PURE3D project developing 3D reconstructions of historical events, contributes to the #dariahTeach digital humanities education platform, and participates in the IGNITE initiative advancing digital scholarly practices. These efforts operate within Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences infrastructure with external partnerships at cultural institutions like the National Library of Ireland.

• Digital Humanities
• Media Studies
• Literary Modernism
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Massimo Mischi is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and chairs the Signal Processing Systems (SPS) Division , the largest division at TU/e with over 250 researchers. He founded the Biomedical Diagnostics (BM/d) Lab in 2012, which now includes 180 researchers and clinical/industrial advisors, focusing on biomedical signal processing for diagnostics and monitoring.

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Ultrasound Technology
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Michel Versluis is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, Netherlands, specializing in Physical and Medical Acoustics within the Physics of Fluids group. His work focuses on microbubbles and microdroplets for medical imaging and therapy, as well as microfluidic applications in medicine and nanotechnology. University of Twente, Physics of Fluids group His research bridges physics and biomedical engineering, with publications in high-impact journals like PNAS and IEEE Transactions. Recent work emphasizes ultrasound-driven microbubble dynamics, additive manufacturing of flow phantoms, and deep learning for super-resolution imaging. 2025 publications: vascular phantoms, PROTEUS simulator, acoustic microbubble control 2024 innovations: 3D-printed medical devices, immunogenic cell death optimization Contact: m.versluis@utwente.nl

• Physical and Medical Acoustics
• Microbubbles
• Microdroplets
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Pascal Mettes is a tenured Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam within the Informatics Institute, specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He leads groundbreaking research in hyperbolic deep learning, a field he has significantly advanced through theoretical developments and practical applications in computer vision and multimodal learning. His research focuses on three primary domains: hyperbolic vision-language models that address the hierarchical nature of language-vision relationships; hierarchical deep learning using hyperbolic embeddings that naturally accommodate exponential growth patterns; and robust deep learning in hyperbolic space that improves out-of-distribution detection and network resilience. Mettes has established himself as a leading figure in this emerging field through numerous publications at top-tier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, ICML, NeurIPS, and ICLR. His recent work demonstrates how hyperbolic geometry provides natural solutions to fundamental limitations in modern deep learning, particularly regarding hierarchical data structures that cannot be adequately represented in Euclidean space. The publication trends show increasing impact and recognition in the computer vision and machine learning communities, with multiple papers receiving oral presentations and best paper nominations. Best paper nomination ESWC25 for 'Designing Hierarchies for Optimal Hyperbolic Embedding' Finalist MM 2023 Best Open-Source Software Competition (for HypLL) Multiple reviewer awards across major conferences including CVPR, ICLR, ECCV, ICML, and NeurIPS MM 2016 Best Doctoral Student Award TRECVID 2015 Winner Multimedia Event Detection Benchmark Mettes actively mentors eight PhD students working on hyperbolic learning and related topics, while also securing significant research funding including ELLIs PhD Award, NWO ClickNL, Google Perception Academic Funding, and Data Science Centre PhD Grants. He serves in prominent academic roles as Program Chair for International Conference on Multimedia Retrieval 2026 and has organized multiple workshops on hyperbolic learning at major conferences. His leadership in establishing hyperbolic deep learning as a recognized research direction is evident through his survey paper in IJCV 2024 and the development of the HypLL library for hyperbolic learning.

• Hyperbolic Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Vision-Language Models
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Prof. Dr. Arwen Deuss is a full Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University , specializing in Seismology . Her research focuses on mapping Earth's deep interior using global seismology, with particular emphasis on mantle discontinuities, core structure, and whole Earth oscillations. She integrates seismological data with mineral physics, geodynamic modeling, and geochemistry to understand planetary evolution. Key research areas: Earth's Deep Interior, Global Seismology, Mantle Discontinuities, Inner Core Anisotropy Teaches courses in Theoretical Seismology, Earth Systems, and Planetary Interior Structure Developed open-source tools like FrosPy for normal mode analysis Her recent work explores 3D mantle attenuation, tilted transverse isotropy in the inner core, and seismic wave coupling. She leads projects connecting seismic tomography with geodynamic processes and maintains active collaborations in international seismological research.

• Global Seismology
• Earth's Deep Interior
• Mantle Discontinuities
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Matthias Schlottbom is an Associate Professor specializing in Mathematics of Computational Science, with a focus on numerical methods and their applications in physics, biology, and engineering. His research integrates advanced computational techniques with interdisciplinary problems, including radiative transfer, photonic crystals, and chemotaxis modeling. Research Interests: Schlottbom’s work spans numerical analysis, finite element methods, and machine learning. He develops high-order discretization schemes, iterative solvers for anisotropic transport, and mathematical frameworks for biological network formation. Publications: Recent articles highlight his contributions to accelerating radiative transfer simulations, extending component mode synthesis for Helmholtz equations, and analyzing diffusion limits in kinetic models. His work often bridges computational mathematics with practical applications in photonics and multiscale systems. Collaborations: He actively collaborates on datasets for optical simulations, radiative transfer algorithms, and photonic crystal modeling, contributing to open-access repositories like 4TU.Centre and Zenodo. Activities: Schlottbom has organized workshops such as the Kinetic Theory Workshop in the Netherlands and delivered keynotes on residual minimization and data-driven methods for transport equations. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided materials. Advising & Grants: Details about students, advising roles, or grant funding are not included in the available data.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Mathematics
• Radiative Transfer
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Joost Batenburg is a Professor at Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) , with a chair in Imaging and Visualization . He is affiliated with the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) and serves as Program Director for the interdisciplinary Society, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences (SAILS) initiative. His research focuses on tomographic image processing and reconstruction , where he has published over 80 journal articles and 60 conference papers. Current projects include Universal Three-dimensiOnal Passport for process Individualization in Agriculture (UTOPIA) and Center for Optimal, Real-Time Machine Studies of the Explosive Universe (CORTEX) , both funded by NWO grants. He leads the FleX-Ray Lab , a custom CT system integrated with advanced data processing algorithms. His research spans discrete tomography , real-time imaging pipelines , and AI-enhanced reconstruction methods , with applications in industrial inspection, agricultural analysis, and cultural heritage conservation. Recent articles demonstrate novel approaches to: Single-shot dynamic object tomography using level-set methods and motion modeling X-ray scattering quantification for defect detection in real-time systems Cross-modal image registration between CT scans and physical photographs Auto-differentiation in CT workflows combining classical and machine learning algorithms Scientific Awards: Dutch Award for ICT Research (2018) C.J. Kok Prize (2007) Philips Mathematics Prize (2006) He has supervised numerous PhD candidates including Mary Go, Eani Lachmansingh, and Zhichao Zhong, while maintaining editorial roles at IEEE Transactions on Computational Imaging and Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision . His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in agriculture, industry, and art conservation.

• Tomography
• Computational Imaging
• Computer Science
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Prof. Freek J. Beekman is a Full Professor and head of the Biomedical Imaging section within the Department of Radiation Science & Technology at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Faculty of Applied Sciences. He is a leading figure in biomedical imaging, with extensive contributions to nuclear imaging technologies, including SPECT, PET, and CT. His research spans detector development, image reconstruction algorithms, hybrid photonic imaging, and the application of artificial intelligence in medical imaging. Research Interests: His work focuses on advancing imaging modalities through innovations in hardware (e.g., multi-pinhole collimators) and software (e.g., deep learning for attenuation correction). He has pioneered ultra-high-resolution imaging systems, particularly for preclinical and clinical SPECT, and has developed integrated platforms like U-SPECT-BioFluo. His recent research explores glymphatic delivery of nanoparticles, infection imaging, and AI-driven reconstruction techniques, reflecting a strong translational focus. Publication Trends: His most recent publications (2021–2023) emphasize deep learning in SPECT, multi-isotope imaging, high-resolution ex vivo systems, and applications in neuroimaging and oncology. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on improving image quality, resolution, and clinical utility through physics-informed and AI-enhanced methods. Scientific Awards: NWO Physics Valorization Prize Innovation of the Year Award by the World Molecular Imaging Society (2015, 2018) Edward Hoffman Memorial Award (2017) Bruce Hasegawa Memorial Award (2021) FOM Valorization Award (2013) TU Delft Entrepreneurial Award (2010) Advising and Grants: While specific student names are not listed, his leadership in large collaborative projects and supervision of numerous publications suggests active mentoring. He has secured significant funding through national and international grants, evidenced by his invention of over 20 patent families and successful technology transfer. His founding and leadership of MILabs BV (sold to Rigaku) highlights his impact on commercialization and industry-academia collaboration. Labs and Teams: He leads the Biomedical Imaging research group at TU Delft, which develops cutting-edge imaging systems such as VECTor (SPECT-PET) and EXIRAD-HE. His teams have produced technologies used globally in academic and pharmaceutical research, contributing to tracer development and therapeutic innovation.

• Biomedical Imaging
• Nuclear Imaging
• Image Reconstruction Algorithms
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George Vosselman is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), specializing in Geo-Information Extraction with Sensor Systems. Educated with honours at Delft University of Technology (1986) and PhD in Photogrammetry from Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms University of Bonn (1991), he has held academic roles at the University of Stuttgart, University of Washington, and Delft University of Technology (1993–2004). Since 2004, he has been a key figure at ITC, serving as department head (2012–2018, 2023–). Education: Delft University of Technology (BSc with honours, 1986), Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms University of Bonn (PhD with honours, 1991) His research focuses on leveraging sensor technology advancements for large-scale geo-information production. Key expertise includes quality analysis of laser altimetry data, point cloud segmentation/classification, 3D building/road modeling, and model-driven imagery analysis. He has published over 220 papers and co-edited the textbook Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Scanning (2010). Recent work integrates deep learning with geospatial data, addressing semantic segmentation, visual question answering, and drone-based mapping. Recent publications (2025–2023) highlight trends in deep learning for remote sensing , including multimodal question answering benchmarks (HRVQA), vectorized building extraction (RoIPoly), latent diffusion for road modeling (LDPoly), and drone obstacle avoidance systems. His work bridges photogrammetry , computer vision , and robotic mapping , with applications in urban planning, disaster management, and informal settlement monitoring. Scientific Awards : Hansa Luftbild (1993), ISPRS Otto von Gruber (2000), Schwidefsky Medal (2012), Karl Kraus Medal (2012), ASPRS Fairchild Award (2015), ISPRS Fellow (2020) As an educator, Vosselman has taught photogrammetry, remote sensing, and laser scanning at Delft University of Technology and globally. He chaired the ITC Examination Board (2015–2023) and modernized geo-information education in Asia/Africa. His software for point cloud processing is commercialized in Europe, and he currently leads ISPRS working groups on point cloud methodologies. Labs/teams include the Earth Observation Science Chair Group at ITC, collaborating on UAV-based datasets (UAVid, UAVPal) and indoor laser scanning systems. Recent activities (2025) involve invited talks on pulse matching limitations in laser scanning and deep learning for point cloud classification.

• Photogrammetry
• Remote Sensing
• Laser Scanning
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Anna Vilanova is a Full Professor in Visual Analytics at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and is associated with the Electrical Engineering department's Signal Processing Systems. Previously, she served as Associate Professor at TU Delft (2013-2019) and Assistant Professor at TU/e (2002-2013). Her research focuses on Visual Analytics for high-dimensional data , explainable AI , and biomedical applications including Diffusion Weighted Imaging, 4D Flow, and Pangenomics. Education: Doctorate in Computer Graphics & Visualization (2001) Master in Computer Science (1997), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Research Highlights: Vilanova leads work on Visual Analytics systems for biomedical data, with recent publications in Diffusion MRI modeling , Tractography visualization , Explainable AI frameworks , and Pangenomic variant analysis . Her work bridges dimensionality reduction , uncertainty visualization , and medical imaging applications. Scientific Contributions: NWO-Veni grant (2005): "Visualization of global tensor information for diffusion tensor imaging" NWO-Aspasia grant (2013) Best Poster Award EuroVis (2025) Best Demo/Poster Awards (2022) Leadership & Service: Vilanova serves on the IEEE VIS Steering Committee , was EUROGRAPHICS President (2019-2022), and contributes to conferences like IEEE Visualization and EG-EuroVis . She co-founded the EAISI Health research initiative at TU/e.

• Visual Analytics
• Explainable AI
• Biomedical Image Analysis
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Ralf Peeters is a Full Professor in Mathematics of Knowledge Engineering at Maastricht University's Faculty of Science and Engineering , Department of Advanced Computing Sciences. He serves as Vice-Dean of Research and Director of the STEM Graduate School, while leading the university's team at the inter-university research school DISC and co-chairing the Mathematics Centre Maastricht. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Free University, Amsterdam, 1994) Technical Mathematics (Delft University of Technology, 1988) Research Interests span applied mathematics, systems and control theory, signal/image processing, artificial intelligence, and biomedical engineering applications. His work bridges mathematical techniques with real-world challenges in healthcare and industrial systems. Recent Publications highlight advancements in deep learning for cardiac signal reconstruction, tensor-based signal decomposition, and recurrence plot analysis. These works integrate machine learning with clinical diagnostics, particularly in electrocardiographic imaging and arrhythmia characterization. Key Collaborations: Mathematics Centre Maastricht Dutch Mathematics Platform Dutch Institute of Systems and Control Leadership Roles: Vice-Dean of Research (FSE), Director of STEM Graduate School, Head of DISC-affiliated team, and Co-Chair of Mathematics Centre Maastricht. He has supervised over 25 PhD projects, emphasizing applied research across health and industrial domains.

• Signal and Image Processing
• Systems and Control Theory
• Mathematical Modelling
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David Lentink is a Full Professor of Biomimetics at the University of Groningen , leading the Biomimetics Group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research bridges biomechanics, aerospace engineering, and robotics, focusing on avian flight mechanics and bio-inspired aerial robotics . Previously at Stanford University, he pioneered the development of the Aerodynamic Force Platform and low-turbulence wind tunnels for animal flight studies. Education : PhD in Aerospace Engineering (Stanford), MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Delft), BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Delft). Research Interests : Understanding bird flight biomechanics to design advanced drones, studying evolutionary adaptations in flight, and developing biohybrid robots with real feathers. Scientific Awards : Dutch Academic Year Prize for the Flight Artists (2013). World Economic Forum Young Scientist under 40 (2013). Alumnus of the Young Academy of The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Labs : The Lentink Lab at Groningen’s Linnaeusborg campus integrates bird aviaries, wind tunnels, and maker spaces for bio-inspired robotics development. His team collaborates globally with institutions like Stanford, TU/e, and Sorama.

• Biomimetics
• Bio-inspired Design
• Animal Flight
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Sezer Karaoglu is a Lecturer and part-time postdoctoral researcher at the Computer Vision Group, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam. He is also the CTO and Co-Founder of 3DUniversum, a technology spin-off of the University of Amsterdam that provides state-of-the-art 2D/3D computer vision solutions. Additionally, he has co-founded other startups including Scanm and 3DHealthScan. Dr. Karaoglu received his PhD from the Computer Vision Group, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam, with research funded by the COMMIT project. His educational background includes a double master's degree: an optics, image and vision master's degree from University Jean Monnet in France and a media technology master's degree from Gjovik University College in Norway. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at Istanbul Technical University in Telecommunication Engineering. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and 3D Computer Vision, with specific interests in SLAM, re-localization, 3D reconstruction, 3D object detection and segmentation, synthetic media, generative AI, deep fake creation and detection, and VR/AR technologies. His work has significant applications in healthcare, particularly in using deepfake technology for therapy for victims of sexual violence-related PTSD and moral injury, as documented in a Frontiers in Psychiatry article. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward neural scene reconstruction, intrinsic image decomposition, and the application of diffusion models to computer vision problems. His research increasingly integrates 3D scene understanding with language models, as evidenced by his work on language-to-3D scene generation. The applications span from healthcare (deeptherapy.ai) to media authenticity (deepfake detection) and industrial applications. ICT.OPEN Poster Award (3rd Position), Oct'13 Pascal VOC'12 Classification challenge, 2nd Position, Sep'12 Pascal VOC'12 Detection challenge, 3rd Position, Sep'12 Best project award at Nokia and CIMET project competition Outstanding reviewer at CVPR'21 PROVADA Future Startup Battle winner Best Dutch AI startup by Valuer Dr. Karaoglu has supervised numerous PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's students, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. His research has attracted significant media attention, with features on Dutch national TV programs including NPO, VPRO, RTL, and international outlets like BBC News. He has received research funding through the COMMIT project during his PhD studies and has successfully translated his research into commercial applications through his startups. His work on deepfake technology has been applied in innovative therapeutic contexts through DeepTherapy.ai, showing the real-world impact of his research. Dr. Karaoglu leads research efforts at the Computer Vision Group Amsterdam and through his company 3DUniversum, which has developed applications like weScan, DeepTherapy, and FairFake.ai. His team collaborates with various institutions including the Netherlands Film Academy for grief therapy applications using deepfake technology. The DeepTherapy project represents a particularly impactful application of his work, using deepfake technology to help victims of sexual violence confront perpetrators in therapeutic settings.

• Artificial Intelligence
• 3D Computer Vision
• SLAM
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Peter H.N. de With is a Full Professor at the Video Coding & Architectures group within the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He is an international expert in video compression and image analysis for health, surveillance, and automotive applications, with over 35 years of R&D experience. He leads the Video Coding & Architectures Group (SPS-VCA) and contributes to initiatives like the Center for Care & Cure Technology Eindhoven and Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center. De With's research focuses on video/image signal processing, machine learning, and their applications in healthcare (e.g., esophageal cancer detection), security, and automotive systems. His work includes collaborations with hospitals, EU projects, and industry leaders like Bosch Security Systems and ASML. His recent publications emphasize real-time 3D processing, assembly state recognition, driver action analysis, and medical imaging advancements, reflecting his expertise in computer vision and AI. Notable scientific awards include IEEE Fellowship and multiple paper awards (CE Chester Sall, SPIE, Elsevier). Scientific Awards IEEE Fellow CE Chester Sall Award SPIE Paper Award Elsevier Journal Award Best Paper Award (2017) Second Place in CAMELYON17 Challenge De With has supervised numerous research projects and contributed to datasets in noise reduction, augmented reality, and medical imaging. He actively collaborates on AI-driven innovations for healthcare and industrial applications.

• Computer Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Charles Vogelij is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Infection & Immunity strategic research program. His work focuses on combating biofilm-associated infections, antimicrobial therapies, and orthopedic implant research. He collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams across medical and engineering disciplines. Research Interests : Biofilm infections, immune-based therapies, 3D-printed titanium implants, and peptide coatings for medical devices. Publications highlight his contributions to Staphylococcus aureus infection prevention, radioimmunotherapy , and biomaterial innovation .

• Infectious Diseases
• Immunology
• Medical Research
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