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Joanne YooView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Writing as Inquiry
• Autoethnography
• Narrative Inquiry
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Dr Joanne Yoo is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She specializes in teacher education with expertise in writing pedagogy, academic literacy, and qualitative research methodologies. Her academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement with pre-service teacher education across primary and secondary programs at UTS, where she has worked intensively in quality teacher education development. Joanne began her career teaching English and ESL to secondary students in South Korea, where she first explored autoethnography and narrative inquiry methodologies. Her educational background in teaching English and ESL formed the foundation for her current research trajectory focused on writing as inquiry and embodied practices in academic contexts. Her research centers on writing as inquiry and embodied practices in academic work, investigating how creative, poetic, and sensory-rich writing approaches can transform research and teaching. She challenges conventional academic writing norms by advocating for methodologies that bridge personal and professional knowledge through lived experience. Her book Evocative Qualitative Inquiry Writing and Research Through Embodiment and the Poetic (2022) provides a comprehensive framework for understanding writing as an aesthetic and embodied practice in academic research. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent exploration of feminist research methodologies , time and temporality in academia , and the relationship between embodiment and knowledge production . Her work often examines the tensions between institutional demands and authentic academic practice, particularly how writing can serve as a transformative tool for both teachers and researchers navigating contemporary academic pressures. Joanne actively supervises Masters Research and PhD students and has secured significant research funding including 'A day in a life' of a child in Australia and Korea (2019-2026), the Claremont PBL project (2016-2017), and research on the Implementation of the New English K-10 Syllabus (2015-2017). Her collaborative work extends through the UTS Hub School partnership with Sydney primary schools, demonstrating her commitment to bridging theory and practice in teacher education with attention to how creative writing approaches enhance both teacher development and student learning outcomes.

• Information Retrieval Systems
• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yıltan Bitirim is a faculty member at the Computer Engineering Department of Eastern Mediterranean University in North Cyprus. With over two decades of academic experience, he has served in various roles including Vice Chair (2014-2022), Academic Affairs Coordinator (2025-), and committee member for ABET assessment, curriculum development, and faculty recruitment. Current academic rank: Associate Professor Active administrative roles: Senate Member (2023-), Information Technology Commission Member (2023-) Professional memberships: ACM, IEEE Senior Member, Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Computer Engineers Research Interests focus on four primary areas: Information Retrieval Systems – evaluating search engine effectiveness and reverse image search performance Machine Learning – applied to emotion classification, gender recognition, and medical diagnosis Data Mining – used in Turkish word-stemming analysis and user behavior studies Biometrics – specializing in hand/wrist/palm vein recognition systems and voice-based identification Publications demonstrate consistent contributions across disciplines, with recent works (2023-2025) emphasizing: Deep learning applications in biometric authentication Advanced emotion recognition systems Medical AI for diabetes management and retinopathy diagnosis Biometric spoof detection mechanisms Turkish language processing challenges Recommendation system innovations Awards & Recognition : Research Incentive Awards (2020, 2021) Best Paper Award at ICIW 2007 IEEE Senior Member status As an educator, he has supervised numerous thesis committees and taught foundational courses in computer engineering, including CMPE 112 and CMPE 342. His certifications (MCTS, MCITP) reflect technical expertise in Microsoft technologies.

Hannu OjalaView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Corporate Governance
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Hannu Ojala is a Professor at the Business School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies , with affiliations at both the University of Eastern Finland (Kuopio) and Aalto University School of Business (Espoo) . His research focuses on Auditing , Corporate Governance , and Tax Aggressiveness , particularly in small private companies. Audit Market Dynamics Tax-Regulation Interplay Country-Level Audit Determinants XBRL and Digital Reporting Ojala's publications (2019-2025) analyze audit fee variations across 27 countries, tax compliance in Finland, and the role of Big4 auditors in shaping global practices. He has collaborated with researchers in Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden on institutional factors affecting audit pricing and quality. Research Trends: His work reveals that economic development and regulatory environments explain 84% of audit fee differences globally. Sociological factors like generalized trust and corporate culture also influence auditing standards. Key Collaborations: Ojala has co-authored studies with Juha Kinnunen , Lasse Niemi , and Markus Mättö , examining how audit quality correlates with tax return adjustments in small businesses.

Christina HaagView profile

Researcher

• Mental Health
• Natural Language Processing
• Activity Sensing Data
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Dr. Christina Haag is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zurich . She leads interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of mental health, digital health, and computational linguistics, focusing on chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis (MS). Her work leverages free text, sensor data, and advanced analysis techniques such as hierarchical modeling and natural language processing (NLP). Doctorate from the Institute of Psychology, University of Zurich Research experience at the MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge Her research explores: Daily-life mental and physical health indicators in MS Development of NLP methods for text classification and topic modeling Digital biomarker creation using wearable sensor data Mindfulness interventions for affective executive control Implementation of remote monitoring tools in healthcare Her recent publications highlight trends in applying NLP and machine learning to unstructured health data, analyzing MS activity patterns, and refining interdisciplinary research methodologies. She contributes to DSI communities including AI & Law , Health , and Ethics , and collaborates on projects like BarKA-MS and DSI-Approach . She is a core member of the UZH Digital & Mobile Health Group , working under Prof. Viktor von Wyl.

• Developmental Psychopathology
• Social Competence
• Sleep Science
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Gary Fireman, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Suffolk University and serves as the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. He holds a PhD and MA from Long Island University, as well as a BA from the University of Michigan. As a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts, Texas, and New York, he specializes in child, adolescent, and adult therapy, and psychological assessment. PhD, Long Island University MA, Long Island University BA, University of Michigan Dr. Fireman’s research explores the interplay between emotional complexity, social reasoning, and sleep quality, particularly in populations with aggression, peer victimization, or emotional regulation challenges. His work investigates how nightmares, rumination, and prosocial behavior shape cognitive processes and psychological wellbeing. His recent publications focus on sleep disturbances, social exclusion, and emotional regulation in developmental contexts. Key trends include analyzing the bidirectional relationship between social anxiety and sleep, cross-cultural bullying narratives, and the impact of stress on sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific Awards : Departmental-Level Teaching Award (2014) Dr. Fireman teaches courses such as PSYCH-510-C: Independent Study . He maintains an active clinical and research practice, with ongoing collaborations across interdisciplinary psychology fields. Contact: gfireman@suffolk.edu , 617-305-6368.

Angelika BraunView profile

Professor

• Sociophonetics
• Forensic Phonetics
• Contrastive Phonetics
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Prof. Dr. Angelika Braun is a full Professor of Phonetics at the University of Trier since October 2009, with a career spanning forensic phonetics, sociophonetics, and cross-cultural speech analysis. She previously held roles at the Bundeskriminalamt (Wiesbaden/Düsseldorf) and Philipps-Universität Marburg, where she habilitated in Phonetics and Speech Processing (2000). Her work bridges academic research with forensic practice. Research Focus: Her Sociophonetics (language and emotions, gender-specific speech) Forensic Phonetics (speaker identification, voice analysis) Contrastive and Hawaiian Phonetics Speech prosody and toxin effects (smoking, alcohol) Intercultural dubbing studies Academic Contributions: Over 15 recent articles explore voice quality, emotional speech, forensic age estimation, and cross-cultural dubbing effects. Key conferences include Interspeech, International Congress of Phonetic Sciences, and ISCA. Her work appears in journals like Forensic Linguistics and The Phonetician . Scientific Honors: Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Founder Member and former Chairperson of the International Association for Forensic Phonetics (IAFP) Life-Member of the International Phonetic Association (IPA) Leadership roles in ISPhS and GAL Practical Impact: Developed the Almeida-Braun Transcription System for dialect analysis and contributed to forensic audio enhancement protocols (e.g., Rodney King case). Serves as reviewer for Language and Speech , Forensic Linguistics , and JIPA . Collaborates on longitudinal studies of vocal aging and speaker identification.

Sharmili Edwin ThanarajahView profile

Researcher

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Metabolic Disorders
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Sharmili Edwin Thanarajah is a researcher at the Goethe University Frankfurt , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy . Her work focuses on the intersection of peripheral metabolism, brain signaling, and mental health, utilizing advanced neuroimaging and intervention studies. Research Interests Impact of dietary factors on brain function Metabolism-neurocircuitry interactions Neuromodulation via vagus nerve stimulation Intranasal insulin's effects on cognition Translational psychiatry Key Publications Her research spans multidisciplinary areas including: Modulating midbrain activity through metabolic interventions Anti-inflammatory effects of vagus nerve stimulation Linking reward processing to habitual dietary patterns Neuroimaging-based studies of eating behavior Clinical applications of neuromodulation techniques Methods & Expertise She employs functional MRI , structural MRI , and intervention studies to explore these domains, with recent work addressing emotional processing and metabolic influences on mental health.

Ryo IkeshiroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sound Art
• Sonification
• Computational Creativity
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Ryo Ikeshiro is an Assistant Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, and co-director of the spatial audio art/research unit SoundLab. His work bridges sound art, computational creativity, and cultural studies through immersive installations, algorithmic audio-visual systems, and sonification techniques. PhD in Creative Practice (Goldsmiths, University of London) MPhil in Music (University of Cambridge) BMus (King's College London) Ikeshiro's research interrogates the materiality of sound through: Multichannel Ambisonics and directional audio Neural network-driven temporal dislocation Sonification of climate data and historical soundscapes Machine learning for artistic interpretation Interplay of identity and technology East Asian ideophonic traditions His 2010-2024 publications and installations reveal cross-disciplinary engagement with: Fractal mathematics in audiovisual art Algorithmic composition systems Interactive installation technologies Sonic cartography Historical memory in sound Collaborative research frameworks SoundLab, which he co-directs, develops spatial audio research at the intersection of: Technical innovation Cultural representation Experimental pedagogy Public engagement International artistic exchange Practice-based research

Thomas WeitinView profile

Professor

• Digital Literary Studies
• Cognitive Humanities
• Text Corpus Analysis
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Professor Thomas Weitin is a leading scholar at Darmstadt University of Technology's Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies, where he heads the German Studies - Digital Literary Studies department. As Director of the LitLab, he bridges traditional literary scholarship with cutting-edge computational and cognitive science methodologies. His work positions him at the forefront of the digital humanities movement in Germany. Weitin's research focuses on the intersection of digital literary studies and cognitive science, particularly examining how humans process literary texts through methods like eye-tracking, EEG, and physiological measurements. His 'Reading at Scale' project analyzes 19th-century German novellas to explore the middle ground between close reading and distant reading approaches. Weitin argues against the simplistic 'close vs. distant reading' dichotomy, advocating instead for methodologically appropriate scale selection based on specific research questions. Analysis of Weitin's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach combining literary theory, cognitive neuroscience, and data science. His work increasingly incorporates empirical methods to study reading processes, moving beyond purely textual analysis to investigate the physiological and cognitive dimensions of literary reception. This represents a significant methodological shift in literary studies toward evidence-based approaches to understanding how literature affects readers. Weitin maintains significant leadership roles including membership on the Editorial Board of Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, Senior Editorship of Open Library of Humanities, and Executive Board membership of the Digital Humanities Cooperation between TU Darmstadt and the University of Konstanz. He serves as a reviewer for major funding organizations including the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Science Council. At the LitLab, Weitin oversees research infrastructure including eye-tracking equipment (both stationary and mobile glasses), EEG amplifiers, and physiological measurement devices for pulse, heart activity, and skin conductance. This sophisticated laboratory enables multimodal studies of reading that combine textual analysis with direct measurement of reader responses, representing a novel approach to literary scholarship.

Jared R. BagleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Pharmacology
• Addiction Neurogenetics
• Genomics
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Jared R. Bagley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Binghamton University, where he joined in 2024. His research focuses on the genetics and neurobiology of substance use disorders through integrated behavioral, neuroscience, genetic, and genomic approaches. His educational background includes the following degrees: Postdoctoral Fellowship at Binghamton University PhD in Neuroscience and Behavior from the University of California, Santa Barbara BA in Psychology from the University of California, Davis Bagley's research spans behavioral pharmacology, addiction neurogenetics, and genomics/transcriptomics. He employs behavioral pharmacology, advanced mouse genetics (Hybrid Mouse Diversity Panel, Collaborative Cross, Diversity Outbred), pharmacogenomics, and physiological neuroscience techniques to identify genetic factors driving addictive behaviors and their neural impacts, with specific focus on cocaine self-administration and nucleus accumbens dopamine transmission. His recent publications (2021-2025) reveal consistent emphasis on genetic architecture of substance use disorders using diverse mouse populations to study cocaine/alcohol addiction. Research integrates behavioral phenotyping with genetic mapping, highlighting polygenic influences and candidate genes (e.g., Neuron Navigator 1) in drug response, reward processing, and cognitive flexibility related to addiction vulnerability. His scientific awards include: NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Career Development Award Carlisle Award, University of California, Santa Barbara (2016) Leading the Search, The Jackson Laboratory (2011) Bagley maintains extensive teaching and mentorship commitments with holistic student development philosophy emphasizing learning, curiosity, creativity, inclusion, and respect. His current NIH-NIDA K99/R00-funded research investigates how polygenic factors and candidate genes affecting cocaine self-administration alter dopamine transmission in the nucleus accumbens. The Bagley lab operates cutting-edge methodologies including fiber photometry, optogenetic fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, and advanced genetic mouse models to dissect neural mechanisms of addiction at molecular, cellular, and circuit levels.

• Journalism
• Communication Technology
• Social Media
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Yee Man (Margaret) Ng is an Associate Professor in Journalism and the Institute of Communications Research at the University of Illinois. She combines data science methodologies with communication research to study social media dynamics, digital journalism, and technology adoption patterns. Her research interests include: Computational social science Social media analytics Data visualization techniques Communication technology impacts Journalism innovation Post-adoption technology behavior Ng's methodology integrates big data analysis, machine learning algorithms, and traditional survey/experimental approaches. Current work extends diffusion of innovations theory by examining social media users' discontinuance and readoption behaviors. Academic contributions span both empirical research and educational practice. She has taught courses like: JOUR 460 - Data Storytelling JOUR 410 - Data Storytelling for Journalism JOUR 425 - Multimedia Editing and Design JOUR 199 - Hands-on Media Technology Her publications analyze topics ranging from YouTube's recommendation algorithms to digital sustainability in news media, with particular focus on: Platform migration patterns Algorithmic content moderation Political communication dynamics Media technology adoption Regional web usage differences Incivility measurement techniques

Susan CharlesView profile

Professor

• Emotional Processes
• Health and Emotion
• Aging
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Susan Charles is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on emotional processes across the adult lifespan, particularly how affective experiences interact with cognitive and health-related processes. She investigates the interplay between physical health factors (behavior and status) and emotional regulation, emphasizing age-related variations in these dynamics. Her work spans topics including daily stress reactivity, loneliness, cortisol rhythms, cognitive functioning, and the psychological impacts of aging during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She leads the Emotion Research Lab ( http://sites.uci.edu/emotionresearchlab/ ), where she explores longitudinal changes in stress management strategies and their effects on well-being. Recent studies highlight activity diversity and social engagement as protective factors for mental and physical health in older adults. Her research also addresses sociodemographic disparities in psychological well-being, including race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Notable contributions include the Strength and Vulnerability Integration (SAVI) model, which explains emotional aging dynamics. While no formal advisees or part-time status are explicitly stated, her publications reveal collaborations with researchers like G. Luong, J.R. Piazza, and D.M. Almeida.

Raymond H. CuijpersView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Socially Assistive Robotics
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Raymond H. Cuijpers is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Human Technology Interaction group. His research focuses on Cognitive Robotics , Human-Robot Interaction , and Artificial Intelligence for cognitive agents, with applications in healthcare robotics and aging population support. PhD in Physics of Man from Utrecht University (2000) Postdoctoral research at Erasmus MC Rotterdam and Radboud University Nijmegen Key research areas include: Developing socially intelligent robots with proper social cue interpretation Hybrid AI approaches for real-world complexity handling Visual-haptic perception integration in human motor control Service robots for COPD patient assistance (KSERA project) Rescue robotics and tele-operation applications Recent research output (2025) includes studies on: Personalization in human-robot communication Optimal lighting for elderly visual perception Human-robot bonding mechanisms Interactive sensorized platforms for homecare (GUARDIAN) Audiovisual temporal integration in virtual environments He coordinates large-scale European projects like GUARDIAN and previously KSERA, contributes to sustainable development goals through healthcare robotics, and serves on editorial boards of leading journals including International Journal of Social Robotics . His work spans both technical robotics development and human-centric interaction studies.

Ian GotlibView profile

Professor

• Psychopathology
• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
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Ian Gotlib is the Marjorie Mhoon Fair Professor and Director of the Stanford Neurodevelopment, Affect, and Psychopathology (SNAP) Laboratory at Stanford University . He previously served as Senior Associate Dean for the Social Sciences (2005-2010) and Chair of the Psychology Department (2012-2018). Research Focus: Psychobiological factors in depression and suicidal behaviors, neurodevelopmental effects of early life stress, and protective processes in psychopathology. Grants: Funded by NIH, PHIND, National Health Research Development Program, and Medical Research Council of Canada. Honors: Fellow of APA, APS, and American Psychopathological Association; Past President of Society for Research in Psychopathology. Publications: Over 500 scientific articles and several books, including the Handbook of Depression (3rd edition).

Avniel Singh GhumanView profile

Associate Professor

• visual cognition
• neural dynamics
• face recognition
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Dr. Avniel Singh Ghuman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Cognitive Neurodynamics Lab and plays a key role in advancing MEG (Magnetoencephalography) Research at the university. His work bridges clinical neurosurgery with fundamental neuroscience research to understand visual perception mechanisms. Dr. Ghuman's educational background includes: BA in Math and Physics from The Johns Hopkins University (1998) PhD in Biophysics from Harvard University (2007) Postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Mental Health Dr. Ghuman's research focuses on how the brain transforms visual input into meaningful perception of objects, faces, words, and social images in real-world contexts. His laboratory employs both invasive (intracranial EEG) and non-invasive (MEG) techniques to examine the spatiotemporal dynamics of neural activity during visual processing. The lab integrates multivariate machine learning methods, network analysis, and direct neural stimulation to investigate information processing at both local brain regions and distributed network levels. Recent work has pioneered methods for studying brain activity during authentic social interactions and natural behavior. His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding real-world face perception, neural dynamics during natural behavior, and the application of advanced analytical techniques to brain imaging data. His research has revealed how brain network dynamics form a 'punctuated equilibrium' of stable states with transitory bursts between them, coinciding with behavioral shifts in everyday activities. Dr. Ghuman has received notable recognition for his work: Young Investigator Award from NARSAD (2012) Award for Innovative New Scientists from the National Institute of Mental Health (2015) His research has been featured in prominent media outlets including MIT Technology Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Carnegie Mellon University publications. As Director of the Cognitive Neurodynamics Lab, Dr. Ghuman leads a research program that has advanced our understanding of how the brain processes visual information in real-world environments, with implications for both fundamental neuroscience and clinical applications.