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• Ethics of Technology
• Philosophy of Responsibility
• Moral Luck in Science and Innovation
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Martin Sand is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Values, Technology and Innovation, Section Philosophy/Ethics of Technology, within the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow working on the project "Moral Luck in Science and Innovation." His academic journey includes a PhD from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and teaching experience at multiple institutions. Education: PhD in Philosophy/Ethics of Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), 2018 – Thesis: "Futures, Visions, and Responsibility – An Ethics of Innovation" European Culture and History of Ideas, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Research Interests: Martin Sand's research centers on the ethics of technology and innovation, with a particular focus on responsibility in science and technology. He explores fundamental questions about the meaning and conditions of responsibility, the role of moral luck in technological innovation, and the ethical implications of future-oriented technologies. His work delves into normative ethics, especially virtue ethics and consequentialism, and examines prospective knowledge, predictability, and the role of imagination and creativity in technological development. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Teaching and Supervision: During his PhD, Martin Sand taught business ethics and engineering ethics at the Technical University Kaiserslautern and Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University, Karlsruhe. He is a co-editor of the Springer-Series "Futures of Technology in Science and Society." His research has been supervised by Prof. dr. Armin Grunwald (KIT) and Prof. dr. Ibo van de Poel (TU Delft). Affiliations and Collaborations: Martin Sand is affiliated with the 4TU.Ethics network, part of the 4TU.Federation, which brings together researchers from Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Twente, and Wageningen University & Research. His work contributes to the broader discourse on ethics and technology within this collaborative framework.

Justin PodurView profile

Professor

• International Conflicts
• Political Science
• Post-colonial Studies
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Justin Podur is a Professor at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change in Toronto, Canada. His academic work spans political science, international conflicts, environmental justice, and creative writing. Podur's research focuses on international conflicts, US foreign policy, post-colonial studies, and environmental justice. He has critically examined topics including Indian independence movements, British eugenics history, Colombian peace processes, Palestinian liberation, and Congo's post-conflict development. His work often challenges mainstream narratives about imperialism, human rights organizations, and economic sanctions. His publications reveal a consistent pattern of examining power structures through multiple lenses - political science, historical analysis, and creative fiction. Recent work shows increasing focus on social justice movements, environmental conflicts, and critiques of Western hegemony in global affairs. Podur leads the 'Mapping Land Theft' project, an interactive map documenting Crown land expansion in Canada from 1680 to 1903. He also advises graduate students, including PhD candidate Tracy Timmins, on urban wildlife research. His academic trajectory demonstrates a unique integration of environmental science (particularly early work on forest fire modeling) with political analysis, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary approach to understanding power, resistance, and environmental justice.

Arvin AgahView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Robots
• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Biomechanics & Neural Engineering
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Arvin Agah is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Kansas. His research spans biomedical robots, applied artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary applications in behavior navigation systems, human-robot interaction, and computational creativity. Research interests include: Biomedical Robotics for rehabilitation and diagnostics Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality in remote assistance Deep Learning for image processing and healthcare Multi-agent communication strategies Evolutionary approaches to digital art and navigation His publications from 2016-2023 reveal a trajectory from foundational work in skin/face detection to advanced VR/AR systems and sociorobotics. Key trends: AI-driven healthcare solutions, immersive interface design, and agent-based collaboration models. Professional activities include: Teaching Agile software development Leadership in robotics competitions for education Development of polar exploration robotics Contact: agah@eecs.ku.edu

• Technology Education
• Design Learning
• STEM Education
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Richard Kimbell is a Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London , with over two decades of contributions to technology education, design learning, and innovative assessment methodologies. His work focuses on redefining pedagogical frameworks through authentic task design, digital portfolio systems, and comparative judgment models. Key Roles : Developer of the e-scape project, a web-based platform for design and technology assessment Collaborations : Extensive work with Kay Stables, Niall Seery, and Jeffrey Buckley on STEM education and assessment reliability Research Interests : Technology education reform and 21st-century skills Adaptive Comparative Judgment (ACJ) for holistic assessment Metacognitive development through design tasks Emergent pedagogies for complex STEM learning Recent Article Trends (2021-2022) emphasize algorithmic assessment reliability, teacher-driven standard-setting, and epistemological shifts toward metacognitive learning in STEM. His scientific awards are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Kimbell’s advising contributions focus on collaborative research with colleagues rather than formal student supervision. He has led R&D projects like e-scape, which transformed digital portfolio assessment and addressed GCSE examination limitations. The Technology Education Research Unit (TERU) at Goldsmiths served as a key platform for his work with governmental bodies like DfES and QCA.

• Mathematics Education
• Didactics
• Cultural Comparisons in Education
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Benedetto Di Paola is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo , affiliated with the School of Human Sciences and Cultural Heritage . His primary teaching role involves mathematics education for elementary and kindergarten schools, focusing on pedagogical methodologies and didactic implementations. His research interests center on mathematics education, particularly exploring cross-cultural cognitive differences between Chinese and European educational systems. Key areas include: Epistemological foundations of mathematical demonstration Impact of natural language on mathematical reasoning Argumentation processes in multicultural primary schools Role of cultural context in algorithmic thinking Integration of rhythm and movement in mathematical learning His publications (2007-2011) systematically investigate the intersection between: Chinese logographic writing systems and mathematical cognition Fuzzy logic applications in common sense reasoning Comparative analysis of chess/Weich’i strategies Statistical implicational analysis in educational research Historical mathematical texts (e.g., Liu Hui's Nine Chapters)

Hans Kristian Strandstuen RustadView profile

Professor

• Poetry
• Posthumanism
• Literature across media
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Hans Kristian Strandstuen Rustad is a Professor of Nordic Literature at the Department of Nordic and Classical Languages (ILN), University of Oslo. His research spans poetry studies, posthumanism, intermediality, digital literature, media ecology, and Nordic modernist poetry. He explores poetry as performative events, literature's relationship with non-human entities, and cross-media artistic constellations. Editor of Nordisk poesi journal Board member of INSL (International Network for the Study of Lyric) Co-coordinator of NORLYR (Nordic Modernist Lyric Network) His work interrogates how poetry manifests across analog/digital platforms, the ethical implications of posthumanism in literature, and the redefinition of traditional literary concepts in media ecology. Recent projects include studies of Instagram poetry, AI's impact on creativity, and lyrical responses to ecological crises. Rustad's publications from 2024–2017 examine Nordic poetry's evolution through digital platforms, intermedial experiments, and posthuman ethics. His edited volumes and journal articles address themes like audio-literary performance, ecological community in Björk's work, and political rap lyrics. He contributes to institutions such as CERCOP (Center for Contemporary Poetry), NORLYR, and INSL, and teaches courses on Nordic literary history, intermedial literature, and posthumanism. His research bridges cultural, technological, and environmental intersections in poetry.

• Virtual Reality
• Spatial Ability
• Product Design
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Kristi Bartlett is an Assistant Professor in Product Design at the University of Kentucky, specializing in virtual reality, spatial ability assessment, and equity in design education. Her work bridges technology and pedagogy through projects like the OVPR Curate Program and UNITE Research Priority Area initiatives. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University (2023) Master of Science, University of Houston (2019) Research interests focus on: Virtual reality applications in design education Equity and inclusion in design disciplines Critical analysis of spatial skills assessment tools Generative AI ethics in creative processes Interdisciplinary medical device development Collaborative virtual learning environments Recent publications analyze AI-generated design renders, mental rotation assessment in VR, and gender dynamics in industrial design. Her projects examine immersive technologies, historically excluded student experiences, and sustainability integration in engineering curricula. Current grants include: Comparing Physical and Virtual Reality Product Models (2025-2026, UK OVPR) Mixed Reality in Product Design Education (2024-2025, UK IRC) Equity in Healthcare Design (2024-2025, UK UNITE) Historically Excluded Students in Design (2024-2025, UK UNITE)

Rita Brdar-SzabóView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Metaphor Studies
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Rita Brdar-Szabó is a Professor at the Institute of Germanic Studies , Eötvös Loránd University, specializing in German Linguistics. Her research focuses on cognitive linguistics, particularly the interplay between metonymy, metaphor, and multimodal discourse across languages and cultures. Research Interests: Rita's work spans figurative language analysis, cross-linguistic comparison, and cultural models. She investigates metonymic indeterminacy, multimodal communication, and the cognitive frameworks shaping linguistic expressions in domains like emotions, medical terminology, and proverbs. Publication Trends: Recent articles highlight her expertise in Croatian and Hungarian metaphorical systems, multimodal metonymy, and computational approaches to proverb analysis. Themes include cultural relativity in figurative language, metonymic networks, and the semiotic mediation between sensory experiences and symbolic systems. Contact: Email: szabo.rita@btk.elte.hu Address: Room 203, Rákóczi út 5, Budapest

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Digital Humanities
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Antoine Doucet is Docent (equivalent to Associate Professor) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Helsinki and a researcher at the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology. His research record spans from 2005 to 2022, evidencing sustained scholarly activity in computational linguistics and digital humanities. Research Interests: Doucet's work sits at the intersection of computer science and the humanities. He investigates computational approaches to language , including multi-document summarization, word-association networks, and language-independent methods. A second strand focuses on digital humanities applications , especially large-scale analysis of historical newspapers and creation of open datasets for diachronic linguistics. More recently, he has explored computational humour generation and the semantic mechanisms behind lexical replacement jokes. Across more than 35 refereed publications (journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and one doctoral thesis), Doucet demonstrates a clear trend toward interdisciplinary collaboration , combining NLP techniques with historical, literary, and library-science perspectives. Press & Dissemination: Invited talk on Sequential pattern mining for robust event detection , covered by media on 4 Oct 2018. Collaboration & Networks: Recent external collaborations span multiple countries, reflecting his active participation in European research consortia around language resources and digital infrastructures.

Ali GhazvinianView profile

Assistant Professor

• Advanced Building Technology
• Sustainable Materials
• Lightweight Structures
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Ali Ghazvinian is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Texas Tech University's Huckabee College of Architecture, specializing in Advanced Building Technology and Design. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Penn State University, an M.S. in Architecture from the University of Tehran, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tehran. Education: Ph.D., Architecture, Penn State University M.S., Architecture, University of Tehran B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Tehran His research investigates the interplay of form, matter, and performance in architecture through sustainable materials innovation. Focusing on mycelium-based composites and lightweight structures, he develops novel fabrication techniques that integrate biological processes with architectural design. His work bridges material science, computational design, and structural engineering to advance eco-friendly construction solutions. Recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in mycelium composites, covering material properties, structural implementations, and sustainable fabrication. Key contributions include load-bearing spatial structures, reclamation of waste materials, and computational design frameworks that optimize bio-composite performance. Scientific Awards: AIA Upjohn Research Initiative SOM Foundation Prize Distinguished Doctoral Researcher Medal at Penn State University Dr. Ghazvinian has secured competitive research grants including the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative and SOM Foundation Prize. His interdisciplinary collaborations with biologists, material scientists, and engineers have produced exhibited works like the Biomaterial Building Expo (University of Virginia, 2022) and publications in the Journal of Architectural Education and Journal of Green Building. His research utilizes Texas Tech's Digital Fabrication Lab and focuses on advancing mycelium composite applications through bio-welding, additive manufacturing, and structural testing, positioning him at the forefront of sustainable architectural material innovation.

• Public Relations
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Ethics
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Rosalynn Vasquez is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Suffolk University, specializing in research at the intersection of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), ethics, sustainability, and leadership. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in public relations and has received grants from the Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication. Ph.D. in Media & Communication, Texas Tech University Master of Business Administration, University of Dallas Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Texas A&M University Her research explores DEI in the PR industry and higher education, focusing on sustainability, ethical communication, pedagogical innovation, and leadership development. She has contributed to journals like Journal of Public Relations Research and Science Communication . Recent publications emphasize artificial intelligence’s ethical implications in DEI content, BIPOC leadership gaps in PR, climate change communication strategies, and misinformation combat in underrepresented communities. Her work aligns with organizational listening and corporate accountability frameworks. Scientific Awards & Grants 2025 Ethics in PR Pedagogy Award (Arthur W. Page Center) 2025 AEJMC DEI Research Paper Award 2024–2022 Arthur W. Page Legacy Scholar grants Dr. Vasquez actively contributes to professional organizations including PRSA, HPRA, and CPRE. She serves on editorial boards and advisory committees, advocating for DEI in PR education and practice.

Meredith HoyView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Art
• Cybernetics and systems theory
• Acoustic Ecology
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Meredith Hoy is Associate Professor of Contemporary Art and Media Theory at Arizona State University's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Holding a PhD in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley (2010), she bridges art history and studio practice through interdisciplinary research connecting technological, ecological, scientific, and social systems. Education PhD 2010, Department of Rhetoric, University of California-Berkeley BA 2001, Program in Humanities with Honors, Stanford University Her research spans digital aesthetics , data art , and environmental systems , with a focus on intersections between historical art practices (like pointillism) and contemporary digital methodologies. Current projects explore digital memory systems' impact on human cognition and affect. Key publications include From Point to Pixel: A Genealogy of Digital Aesthetics (2017) and contributions to Leonardo, Media-N, and exhibition catalogs like Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age (2023). She has co-edited journal special issues on art infrastructure and digital culture. Hoy's creative practice includes curating exhibitions such as Water, Climate, Place (2015) and Mathematical Rhymes (2013). Her expertise areas cover critical theory , animal studies , biosemiotics , and posthumanism .

Megan HofmannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Accessibility and Fabrication
• Digital Fabrication in Healthcare
• Machine Knitting Automation
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Megan Hofmann is an Assistant Professor holding dual roles at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (College of Engineering). She earned her PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University in 2022. Her research focuses on accessibility and digital fabrication, particularly in healthcare contexts, including automated machine knitting and medical making. She leads the Accessible Creative Technologies (ACT) Lab, which develops tools like Maptimizer (custom tactile maps), OPTIMISM (collaborative optimization frameworks), and KnitGIST (generative knitting design). Her work addresses challenges in assistive technology fabrication, such as creating accessible medical devices and optimizing rapid prototyping in healthcare. Recent projects include NSF-funded research on interactive smart textiles and studies on distributed manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hofmann’s contributions span interdisciplinary domains, blending computer science, mechanical engineering, and healthcare innovation. Grants & Awards: Recipient of a $550,000 NSF grant for smart textile tools (2024). Labs: ACT Lab focuses on inclusive digital fabrication systems.

• Immersive Audio
• Interactive Audio
• Spatial Audio
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Francesc Moya Serra serves as a Senior Lecturer in Immersive and Interactive Audio and Media at the University of Westminster, teaching across MA Audio Production, MA Interactive Media Practice, MA Digital Media: Storytelling and Production, and BA (Hons) Commercial Music programs. He additionally teaches at the University of Brighton, BIMM London, London South Bank University, and Buckinghamshire New University, and acts as External Examiner for London College of Music (UWL), Middlesex University, and SAE Institute. Education: BA (Hons) MA PGCert HE Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) His UKRI-funded research centers on spatial audio applications in digital health, with expertise spanning immersive audio, interactive audio, XR, sound art, and generative music systems. He explores the integration of audio technology with health contexts and creative expression through interactive media. Publication trends reveal progression from generative music frameworks (2021) to advanced 3D sound design instruments (2025), emphasizing practical audio tools for immersive environments and health applications across audio engineering, computer music, and digital media disciplines. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available information Dr. Moya Serra supervises students in immersive/interactive audio and media fields, supported by active UKRI grant funding for spatial audio innovation in digital health. His professional showreel demonstrates extensive work in sound design, post AV, and sound art across academic and creative domains.

• Journalism culture
• Lifestyle journalism
• Travel journalism
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Folker Hanusch is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With a prolific publication record spanning from 2003 to 2019, his research has significantly contributed to the field of journalism studies, particularly in specialized areas that have expanded traditional journalism research boundaries. His primary research interests include journalism culture, lifestyle journalism, travel journalism, and Indigenous journalism, with particular focus on Maori journalism in New Zealand. Hanusch has pioneered research in niche areas such as the geography of travel journalism and the cultural dimensions of reporting on death and disaster. His work often takes a comparative approach, examining journalistic practices across different national contexts and cultural settings. Analysis of his most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from traditional journalism studies toward more specialized subfields. His work has evolved from examining basic journalism culture and international news flows to exploring nuanced topics like web analytics in journalism, lifestyle journalism's commercial influences, and the intersection of development journalism with traditional watchdog roles. The geographic scope of his research has expanded from primarily Australian contexts to include global comparative studies across dozens of countries. As an academic leader, Hanusch has edited significant volumes including Travel Journalism: Exploring Production, Impact and Culture (2014) and Lifestyle Journalism (2013), establishing these areas as legitimate fields of scholarly inquiry. His research methodology frequently involves large-scale surveys of journalists and journalism students across multiple countries, demonstrating strong collaborative research skills. His work has appeared in top-tier journals including Journalism Studies , Journalism , and Media, Culture and Society , with several publications receiving significant citations (notably his 2011 article 'Mapping journalism cultures across nations' with over 2,500 citations). His research bridges theoretical frameworks from cultural studies, sociology, and communication theory to advance understanding of contemporary journalism practices in a globalized media environment.