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• Collective action and use of social media
• Cybersecurity & Privacy
• Artificial Intelligence
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Christine ABDALLA MIKHAEIL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management of Information Systems at IÉSEG School of Management in France. She holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Business Administration with a focus on Information Technology from the University of Paris Dauphine (France) and Georgia State University (USA), alongside advanced degrees in Business Consulting and Administration from Paris Dauphine. Her research focuses on collective action dynamics in social media, cybersecurity and privacy challenges, artificial intelligence applications, and disinformation propagation. Recent work explores the adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), paradoxes in hybrid work visibility, and data adequacy in qualitative IS research. She has published in leading journals such as Information Systems Journal and Information and Organization . Her articles reflect a strong emphasis on understanding socio-technical systems through interdisciplinary lenses, combining behavioral theories with digital technology analysis. No specific awards or grant details are mentioned in her profile. She currently advises no formally listed students.

Ying ZhuView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Analytics
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Dr. Ying Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph. She holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Texas A&M University, alongside master’s degrees in Computer Science (Minzu University, China) and Management (University of Lethbridge, Canada). Previously, she served as an Associate Professor at UBC Okanagan. Her research focuses on digital marketing, consumer behavior, marketing analytics, and the impact of technology (e.g., AI, Metaverse) on consumer decisions. She has published 19 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, many in top-tier journals like American Psychologist and European Journal of Marketing . Her work explores themes such as brand extension strategies, digital advertising effectiveness, and sustainability initiatives. Dr. Zhu has received significant funding through SSHRC grants and has been recognized for her teaching excellence, including the Golden Apple Award. She actively advises graduate students and volunteers with community organizations like the Kelowna Museums Society. Her research on smartphone-induced consumer behavior has garnered media attention in outlets like Time Magazine , Global News , and Science Daily .

• Film Theory
• Film History
• Media Theory
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Antonio Somaini is Full Professor of Film, Media, and Visual Culture Theory at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3) since 2012 and a Senior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF). He has held visiting professorships at Yale (2022) and Harvard (2024), and conducted fellowships at German research centers like ZfL Berlin and Cinepoetics. As director of the book series Images, médiums and co-director of the LIRA research unit, he bridges academic and curatorial practice. Key Research Areas: Eisenstein's montage theories, media archaeology, AI's impact on visual culture, history of photography, and interdisciplinary film-art-philosophy. Honors: 2012 Prize Limina for best Italian film studies book. Curatorial Projects: Chief curator of Time Machine: Cinematic Temporalities (2020) and upcoming AI and Contemporary Art at Jeu de Paume (2025). His work connects 1920s-30s avant-garde theories (Benjamin, Bloch, Eisenstein) with contemporary debates on digital media. Current research explores AI's transformative role in image creation and visual culture.

Jedidiah CrandallView profile

Associate Professor

• Internet Security
• Censorship Resistance
• Network Security
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Jedidiah Crandall is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, with an affiliation to the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society. His research focuses on Internet censorship, network security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Crandall collaborates with journalists and activists to expose surveillance mechanisms, particularly in politically sensitive regions like Russia and China. His work includes analyzing VPN vulnerabilities , decentralized censorship systems , and cross-border data flows . He teaches advanced courses in computer network security and advises graduate students on thesis/dissertation research. Research trends in his publications emphasize measuring state-level information control , attack vectors in modern networks , and secure communication technologies . Notable work includes TSPU: Russia's censorship infrastructure and Hidden Links: Analyzing Secret Families of VPN Apps . Crandall's teaching spans courses like Advanced Computer Network Security and Applied Cryptography , reflecting his commitment to preparing the next generation of security professionals. His Censored Planet project tracks global Internet censorship patterns through large-scale measurements.

• Media Industries
• Digital Distribution
• Cultural History
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Prof. Dr. Patrick Vonderau is a Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2018–present) and previously held the same role at Stockholm University (2009–2018). His research focuses on media industries, digital distribution systems, cultural history, and the intersection of advertising with screen cultures . He has authored/co-authored seminal works like Spotify Teardown (MIT Press, 2019) and Advertising and the Transformation of Screen Cultures (Amsterdam University Press, 2021). Education : PhD from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2005); studied at University of Copenhagen, Freie Universität Berlin, and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Research Themes include media industries (e.g., Spotify’s algorithmic governance, sponsored films by oil companies), digital compensation models (e.g., music streaming equity studies funded by BKM), and historical media-advertising symbiosis (e.g., early 20th-century industrial films). His work spans algorithmic transparency , platform regulation , and media production cultures . Awards & Editorial Roles : Advisory Editor of the Springer Series in Media Industries ; co-founder of NECS (European Network for Cinema and Media Studies); editorial board member of Montage AV , Media Industries Journal , and Television & New Media . Projects & Leadership : Co-led Shadow Economies of the Internet (Swedish Research Council, 2018–2022); heads the Circuit Lab at Halle-Wittenberg; organized conferences like Connected Viewing (2011) and Urban Mediations (2010).

Enkelejda KasneciView profile

Professor

• Human-Centered Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Multimodal Interaction
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Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Kasneci is a Distinguished Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Human-Centered Technologies for Learning. She holds dual affiliations within TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology and TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. Her research integrates AI, eye-tracking, and immersive technologies to advance educational paradigms. She directs the TUM Center for Educational Technologies and chairs the MSc program 'AI in Society.' Education: PhD in Computer Science from University of Tübingen (2013), M.Sc. from University of Stuttgart (2007). Earlier roles include Assistant Professor and Dean of Studies at University of Tübingen. Research Focus: Human-centered AI applications in education, multimodal interaction design, and privacy-preserving eye-tracking. Her work bridges technology and pedagogy through projects like AI tutor PEER, VR Classroom, and Privacy-Preserving Eye-tracking. Key Projects: Leads EU-funded projects VIVA (€1.125M), DigiProMIN (€163K), and SARA Kids (€244.8K). Active in policy initiatives like Europe’s AI Imperative. Awards: TUM Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal (2024), Liesel Beckmann Distinguished Professorship (2022), and Südwestmetall Research Prize (2014). Grants & Advising: Over €5M in secured funding across 12+ projects. Supervises 14+ PhD researchers and mentors postdocs in AI education and HCI. Labs & Teams: IT-Stiftung EdTech Lab houses advanced VR/eye-tracking setups. Research group includes 20+ members spanning AI, HCI, and educational technology.

• Biomechanics
• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Digital Health
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Brian Horsak is a Professor and Head of the Center for Digital Health and Social Innovation at Fachhochschule Steyr. He holds an endowed professorship in Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research, focusing on integrating advanced technologies like VR/AR, machine learning, and wearable devices into clinical gait analysis and motor rehabilitation. His roles include leading the Institute of Health Sciences and contributing to the Department of Health Sciences and Media and Digital Technologies. Education: Dr. rer. nat. (2012, University of Vienna), Habilitation in Kinesiology (2020, University of Vienna), Master's in Sports Science (2002–2008, University of Vienna). Research interests revolve around improving patient care through biomechanical innovations, including musculoskeletal simulations, gait pattern analysis, and rehabilitation technologies. He leads projects like ReMoCap-Lab (motion capture for motor rehabilitation) and chairs the Applied Biomechanics in Rehabilitation Research initiative. Key achievements include the Lower Austria Innovation Prize (2021), multiple best paper awards, and grants for projects like TRUST AI and VReeze. His work bridges clinical practice with digital health solutions, emphasizing explainable AI (XAI) in gait classification and VR-based balance training. Notable contributions include developing the GaitRec dataset and studies on smartphone-based motion capture reliability. He collaborates internationally, publishing widely in Gait & Posture , Scientific Reports , and IEEE journals. Current projects focus on AI-driven gait analysis, musculoskeletal modeling, and XR applications in healthcare.

Fabrice Le GuelView profile

Professor

• Digital Economics
• Privacy Economics
• AI Economics
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Fabrice Le Guel is a Full Professor of Economics and researcher at the University of Paris-Saclay, affiliated with the RITM Research Center. He serves as Director of the Master 2 'IREN' (Network Industries and Digital Economy) and leads interdisciplinary research groups across law, economics, management, and computer science. His research focuses on digital economics, privacy economics, AI ethics, and computational economics. He has overseen numerous research contracts and contributed to high-impact publications in economics and technology fields. Teaching includes courses at L1/L3/M1/M2 levels on Privacy Economics, Digital Economics, Computational Economics, and Industrial Economics. He has secured grants such as ANR DAPCODS (2017–2021), HUMAAINE Chair (2021–2025), and multiple CNRS-funded projects. His work spans topics including algorithmic bias, digital market governance, and sustainable consumption. Professional service roles include Co-Director of RITM Research Center, membership in the DATAIA Institute’s program committee, and refereeing for journals like Technological Forecasting & Social Change and IEEE Internet of Things Journal . His interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory with digital technology challenges.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Sleep Research
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Maarten De Vos is a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) , KU Leuven , with dual appointments in the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering Science . He leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedical signal processing.

Kate Palmer AlbersView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Art and Visual Culture
• Visual Experience of Social Media
• Visual Activism
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Kate Palmer Albers serves as Associate Professor of Art History in the Department of Art & Visual Studies at Whittier College, where she teaches courses on photography history, visual culture, new media, and contemporary art. Her academic work centers on the dynamic relationship between emerging technologies and visual representation within networked societies. Her educational foundation includes a B.A. from Colorado College, M.A. from the University of California, Riverside, and Ph.D. from Boston University. Professor Albers' research investigates contemporary visual culture through multiple interconnected lenses: the ephemerality of digital photography, visual activism in social media ecosystems, gender and racial representation in institutional spaces, and the politics of public monuments. She examines how algorithmic systems reshape personal archives, collective memory, and artistic practice while maintaining critical focus on accessibility and equity in cultural representation. Her scholarship bridges historical photographic practices with cutting-edge digital phenomena including multi-gigapixel imaging, virtual reality, and data visualization. Her recent publications reveal consistent thematic threads exploring photography's transformation in the digital age, particularly how networked technologies create new forms of visibility and erasure. These works examine algorithmic vision systems, archival preservation challenges, and the circulation of images across physical and digital realms, often highlighting tensions between democratic access and technological control. Her notable recognition includes: Arts Writers Grant (2015) from Creative Capital/Warhol Foundation supporting her digital project Circulation/Exchange: Moving Images in Contemporary Art Professor Albers actively mentors students through course instruction while developing innovative public scholarship. Her current research portfolio includes a fictional adaptation of The Night Albums , analytical essays on challenging image circulation, and pioneering work documenting transgender representations in photographic history. She maintains active engagement with digital humanities methodologies and public-facing academic writing.

• Cartography
• Geospatial Analysis
• Urban Planning
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Prof. Liqiu Meng serves as Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He specializes in advanced geospatial research, digital cartography, and human-technology collaboration frameworks. Current Faculty at TUM Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics Research Focus: His work bridges cartographic theory with cutting-edge technology, covering topics like 3D urban modeling, AI ethics visualization, geovisual analytics, and spatiotemporal data interpretation. Urban Morphology Analysis AI Ethics Cartography Geovisual Analytics 3D City Data Integration Location-Based Service Design Publications: Recent works (2025-2024) demonstrate expertise in explainable AI for urban analysis, multi-agent systems for geospatial interaction, and advanced spatial modeling techniques. Contact: liqiu.meng@tum.de | contact.lfk@ed.tum.de

Arman KhoshghalbView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Numerical Modelling
• Multi-phase Porous Media
• Unsaturated Soils
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Dr. Arman Khoshghalb is a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Sydney, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. His academic credentials include a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from UNSW (2012), an MSc from Sharif University of Technology (2005), and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the same institution (2003). His research focuses on numerical modeling of multi-phase porous media , with emphasis on unsaturated soils, large deformation analysis, and dynamic soil behavior. Key areas include meshfree computational methods, soil-structure interaction, bio-cementation, and thermo-hydro-mechanical processes in geotechnical systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in slope stability, foundation engineering, and sustainable ground improvement. Dr. Khoshghalb's publications predominantly explore geomechanical modeling, experimental soil mechanics, and computational techniques. Recent trends highlight innovations in bio-cemented soils, thermal properties of unsaturated soils, and adaptive numerical methods for complex geotechnical simulations. Awards & Honors: IACMAG Excellent Paper Award (2017) UNSW Research Excellence Award (2012) Advising & Grants: He has supervised 7+ PhD students on topics ranging from weak rock mechanics to computational geomechanics. Funded projects include: ARC Discovery Project (2019–2021): "Non-isothermal dynamic strain localisation in unsaturated porous media" ($298,257) ARC Linkage Infrastructure Grant (2015): "Earthquake shaking table for soil-structure interactions" ($320,000) ARC Linkage Project (2014–2017): "Constitutive modelling of weak rocks" ($314,280) He leads research within UNSW's geotechnical engineering group, collaborating on large-scale experimental testing and computational frameworks for infrastructure resilience.

Rachel Devorah Wood RomeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electronic Music
• Creative Coding
• Live Coding
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Rachel Devorah Wood Rome is an Assistant Professor in the Electronic Production and Design (EPD) department at Berklee College of Music, where she teaches creative coding, live coding, and music technology. Her work bridges electronic music, improvisation, and critical theory, with a focus on sonic cyberfeminism, archival practices, and the social meanings of sound and space. Ph.D. in Music Composition and Computer Technologies, University of Virginia (2018) M.L.I.S., San José State University (2017) M.A. in Music Composition, Mills College (2013) B.Mus. in Horn Performance, CUNY Queens College (2007) Her research explores superhuman prolongation, opaque complexity, and the re-signification of archaic tools in sonic media. She values machines for their patience and memory, and her creative practice emphasizes critical agency in technology design and use. She performs under the name 'mehetabel' when using archival materials in improvised electronic music. The most recent publications and performances reflect a deep engagement with AI and music, live coding, feminist media theory, and spatialized sound. Her works often involve real-time data processing, generative systems, and collaborative improvisation, situating sound within broader social, political, and technological contexts. Ruth Anderson Installation Prize (IAWM) New Music USA Grant Fellowships from MIT OpenDocLab, Adrian Piper Foundation, Ina GRM, New Museum, and Jefferson Scholars Foundation Residencies at EMS Stockholm, STEIM Amsterdam, MassMoCA, and Cove Park Rome advises emerging artists in electronic music and creative coding, many of whom have gone on to establish their own practices. She is also active in academic service, including curriculum development, faculty governance, and labor organizing as a Councilor for the Berklee Faculty Union. She leads initiatives in DEI, sound design, and coding pedagogy within the EPD department. She has been involved in interdisciplinary collaborations with artists, technologists, and institutions worldwide, presenting work in galleries, festivals, and academic conferences across North America, Europe, and Asia. Her leadership extends to nonprofit arts organizations, where she has served as Executive Director and grantwriter.

Brenton FaberView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Delivery Systems
• Medical Communication
• Pre-Hospital Care
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Brenton Faber is a Humanities & Arts Professor affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) . He holds a B.A. in Political Science & English from the University of Waterloo (1992), an M.A. in English from Simon Fraser University (1993), and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Utah (1998). His research focuses on healthcare delivery for uninsured populations, medical writing, and the application of allostasis theory to healthcare systems. He volunteers as a practicing paramedic with rural ambulance squads and urban clinics. Education: B.A. (University of Waterloo), M.A. (Simon Fraser), Ph.D. (University of Utah) Faber’s lab investigates human factors in medical diagnosis and patient care, emphasizing pre-hospital care and clinical report analysis. His work integrates allostasis concepts to address chronic health conditions and patient decision-making. Current projects include a free urban clinic’s electronic database initiative and a 'food is medicine' program targeting hypertension/diabetes patients. He advises an undergraduate research team and co-founded the 'Medical Mystery' series in WPI’s student newspaper. His recent publications span healthcare logistics, emergency medicine, and discourse analysis. Notable works include The End of Genre (2022) and studies on community paramedicine optimization (2023). While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to medical communication and patient advocacy are central to his scholarly identity. Advising focuses on interdisciplinary teams addressing public health challenges. Collaborative grants are not explicitly mentioned, but his work with free clinics and paramedic squads highlights community-oriented engagement. His lab’s activities emphasize translational research bridging humanities and biomedical engineering disciplines.

Jonas SchorlemerView profile

Researcher

• Radar Systems
• AI-Based Signal Processing
• Ground Penetrating Radar
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Jonas Schorlemer is a Researcher at the Department of High Frequency Systems within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ruhr University Bochum. His work focuses on radar systems, AI integration in sensor technologies, and applications in humanitarian demining. He collaborates with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ilona Rolfes and contributes to projects like KI-ROJAL and Terahertz-NRW. His research emphasizes radar echo simulation, GPR-based localization, and SAR algorithm development. Research interests include radar-based particle tracking, sensor fusion in indoor environments, and electromagnetic localization in granular materials. Recent work highlights AI-driven approaches for improving training data generation and scenario augmentation in demining applications. Publications span high-impact journals like Sensors and conferences such as IEEE MTT-S and ICEAA. He actively participates in academic events including the Faculty Colloquium and international workshops. He maintains a lab website at www.etit.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/hfs/ and holds an ORCID ID for scholarly tracking.