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Johanna BrewerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Technology Design Activism
• Surveillance Capitalism
• Inclusion in Media Platforms
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Johanna Brewer is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Smith College and Director of Research at AnyKey, a nonprofit advocating for diversity and inclusion in gaming and live streaming. Holding a PhD in Informatics from the University of California, Irvine, and degrees from Boston University, Brewer’s work bridges technology design activism and critical research. Their research focuses on how marginalized communities challenge surveillance capitalism and create inclusive digital spaces. Brewer founded startups like frestyl (live music discovery), Rhomby (anti-surveillance smart homes), and Neta Snook (diversity-focused R&D). They lead the Inclusive Design Lab at Smith, emphasizing social impact through technology. Recent contributions include co-editing *Real Life in Real Time: Live Streaming Culture* (MIT Press, 2023) and organizing events like GELSS (Gender Expansive Live Streaming Symposium). Beyond academia, Brewer is a neurodivergent, non-binary, mixed-race Pequot activist, recognized for contributions to HCI, gaming inclusion, and ungrading pedagogy. Education: Ph.D. in Informatics, University of California, Irvine M.A. and B.A., Boston University Research Interests: Surveillance capitalism and digital resistance Inclusion in live streaming and gaming platforms Queer and Indigenous tech design Human-centered pedagogy Recent Contributions: Co-edited *Real Life in Real Time* (2023) Spoke on neurodivergent faculty experiences at Smith (2023) Designed crisis center software for SACCEC (2024) Labs/Teams: Inclusive Design Lab at Smith College AnyKey’s GLHF Pledge initiative

Vittorio LoretoView profile

Professor

• Physics of Complex Systems
• Statistical Physics
• Network Theory
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Vittorio Loreto is a Full Professor of Physics of Complex Systems at Sapienza University of Rome and an External Faculty member. He served as Director of SONY Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) in Paris from 2017 to 2023 and founded the new Sony CSL in Rome (CSL-Rome) in 2021 through a joint initiative with the 'Enrico Fermi' Research Centre. His work focuses on interdisciplinary applications of statistical physics to complex systems. His research interests center on the statistical physics of complex systems , with applications in innovation dynamics , network theory , social dynamics , urban sustainability , and creativity . He explores how systems evolve through the 'adjacent possible,' modeling phenomena from text evolution to open-source software collaboration and urban planning. His work bridges physics, computer science, and social sciences to understand emergent behaviors in complex environments. Analysis of his recent publications (2017–2024) reveals a strong focus on urban sustainability (e.g., 15-minute cities), innovation and discovery processes , network dynamics , and data-driven modeling of social and creative behaviors . His interdisciplinary approach combines statistical physics with real-world data to address challenges in science, cities, and information ecosystems. Vittorio Loreto has received recognition through high-impact publications in journals such as Nature Human Behaviour , Physical Review Letters , Scientific Reports , and PLOS ONE . Though no specific awards are listed, his leadership in founding CSL-Rome and directing an international research lab underscores his scientific influence. He has advised or collaborated with researchers such as P. Gravino, B. Monechi, E. Ubaldi, F. Tria, and V. D. P. Servedio. His projects include Kouzan , a blockchain-based system for knowledge transfer, and urban sustainability games. He has been involved in major research initiatives addressing Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable cities and the infosphere. He leads the 'Innovation, Creativity and Artificial Intelligence' team and co-founded CSL-Rome, which focuses on Sustainable Cities, the Infosphere, and Augmented Creativity. His lab integrates physics-based modeling with AI and data analytics to tackle real-world complexity in urban and digital environments.

• Remote Sensing
• Applied Ecology
• Forest Fire Management
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Antonio Alfonso Fernandez Manso is a University Professor at the University of León, Spain, affiliated with the School of Agricultural and Forestry Engineering and the Department of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences. His research is conducted within the GEAT (Applied Ecology and Remote Sensing) group, focusing on geospatial technologies for environmental monitoring and forest fire management in Mediterranean ecosystems. His educational background includes dual doctoral achievements: a 2000 PhD from the University of Valladolid on "Monitoring of natural resources in Castilla y León using satellite images and GIS" (supervised by Dr. M. Pilar Illera Gutiérrez and Dr. José Antonio Delgado de la Mata), and a 2024 PhD from the University of Alicante on "Literature and Nature in the United States of America: History, Ideas, Anthology and Creative Proposals around its National Parks" (supervised by Dr. Antonio Cortijo Ocaña). Professor Fernandez Manso's research spans remote sensing applications for fire ecology and environmental humanities. His technical work develops advanced models for evapotranspiration estimation, fire severity mapping, and post-fire recovery assessment using Landsat, Sentinel-2, and hyperspectral data. Concurrently, he explores literary-nature relationships through American national park studies, creating a unique interdisciplinary profile bridging geospatial science and environmental literature. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in wildfire technology innovation, including FIREMAP software development, hyperspectral fire risk mapping, and socioeconomic impact studies. His work demonstrates consistent methodological evolution from spectral indices toward integrated machine learning and cloud-based solutions, while maintaining dual focus on Mediterranean fire ecology and transatlantic nature literature. As a core member of the GEAT research group, he contributes to applied ecological studies that translate remote sensing data into practical forest management strategies, particularly for fire-prone agricultural and forestry landscapes in northwestern Spain.

Cassandra AlexopoulosView profile

Associate Professor

• Media Influence on Relationships
• Sexual Communication
• Social Psychology
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Cassandra Alexopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Boston, specializing in relational cognition and media effects on romantic/sexual behavior. Her research employs experimental, survey, and content analysis methods to explore how media shapes perceptions of consent, infidelity, and digital dating dynamics. Education : PhD (2017) in Communication from UC Davis, MA (2013) in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University, BA (2010) in Professional Writing and Institutional Communication from York University with Advanced French Proficiency Certificate. Her work investigates media cultivation of relational cognitions , with a focus on infidelity portrayals across television, music, and digital platforms. Recent studies examine sexual consent messaging, dating app behaviors, and pandemic-induced relational stress. Key trends in her publications include analyzing infidelity narratives in entertainment media, consent representation in audiovisual content, and digital relationship dynamics via dating apps. Methodologically, she combines content analysis , experimental studies , and survey research to assess behavioral influences.

Mark SvenvoldView profile

Associate Professor

• Poetry
• Nonfiction writing
• Contemporary American Poetry
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Mark Svenvold is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Seton Hall University. He specializes in poetry, nonfiction writing, and contemporary American poetry, with a focus on blending literary creativity with journalistic storytelling. Svenvold earned his M.F.A. from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop as a Teaching-Writing Fellow. His notable works include poetry collections *Soul Data* (Vassar Miller Award winner) and *Empire Burlesque*, as well as nonfiction books *Big Weather* (on tornadoes) and *Elmer McCurdy* (adapted into a Broadway musical). He has contributed articles to *The New York Times Magazine*, *Forbes*, and *Orion Magazine*. Svenvold’s research explores intersections of technology, culture, and environment, reflected in his current project *You, Me, and the Algorithmic Sea*, a poetry trilogy critiquing digital society. He teaches creative writing and developed courses integrating neuroscience with creative thinking. Awards include the Beyond Baroque Award and the Spoon River Editor’s Choice Prize. His creative work appears in *The New Yorker*, *The Atlantic*, and other leading journals.

Erin CowlingView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern Spanish Theatre
• Renaissance Literatures
• Latin American Literatures
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Dr. Erin Cowling is an Associate Professor and Discipline Coordinator of Spanish at MacEwan University's Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research bridges the Early Modern Spanish Theatre, Renaissance Literatures, and Latin American Cultural Studies. Education: PhD in Spanish (Johns Hopkins University) Research Focus: Analyzing historical Spanish texts for contemporary relevance, particularly through adaptation and digital humanities. Her groundbreaking work on chocolate in Spanish Golden Age literature recontextualizes colonial trade through cultural memory. Dr. Cowling actively collaborates with international theatre groups, exploring how performance transforms textual understanding. She has received prestigious accolades including: 2023 SSHRC Insight Grant 2022 SSHRC Institutional Grant 2022 Matthew Stroud Comedia Article Prize Dr. Cowling serves on the executive board of the Association for Hispanic Classical Theatre and mentors senior students in independent research projects.

• Neutrino Physics
• Particle Physics
• Experimental Physics
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Richard Gran is an Associate Professor of Physics in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth, specializing in experimental neutrino physics with active roles in the MINERvA and DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) collaborations. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Minnesota (2002) B.A. in Physics and Music from Carleton College (1994) Gran's research centers on neutrino oscillations, neutrino-nucleus interactions, and precision measurements of neutrino properties like mass. He develops neutrino interaction models to enhance oscillation experiment sensitivity—particularly for CP violation studies—and investigates nuclear effects in carbon and lead targets. His work bridges MINERvA data analysis with future DUNE applications, emphasizing cross-section measurements critical for reducing systematic uncertainties in long-baseline experiments. As an advisor, Gran mentors undergraduate and master's students through projects involving neutrino interaction uncertainty quantification, Markov Chain data fitting techniques, and searches for short-range nucleon correlations. He explicitly connects particle physics research to broader career skill development, highlighting problem-solving, algorithm creation, technical writing, and collaborative leadership as transferable assets for technology, finance, and policy sectors. Gran co-leads the MINERvA analysis group and contributes to DUNE's simulation framework development. His laboratory work integrates Fermilab-based detector operations with computational analysis pipelines, focusing on near-detector neutrino interaction modeling.

Afsaneh DoryabView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Modeling of Human Behavior
• Mobile and Wearable Health Monitoring
• Machine Learning for Mental Health
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Afsaneh Doryab is an Assistant Professor of Data Science (by Courtesy), Systems Engineering, and Computer Science at the University of Virginia . She is affiliated with the School of Data Science, Department of Systems and Information Engineering, and Department of Computer Science. Her research bridges machine learning, data mining, and human-computer interaction to model human behavior using passively collected sensor data from mobile and wearable devices. Education : Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the IT University of Copenhagen . Her work focuses on computational modeling of biobehavioral rhythms to detect mental health changes (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), predict physical symptoms (e.g., surgical recovery, cancer treatment), and enhance wellbeing through context-aware systems. She develops AI-driven tools for circadian-aware scheduling, emotion-aware music, and multimodal sensor analysis. Her recent publications highlight advancements in reinforcement learning, sonification, and smartphone-based nutritional assessment. Her research aligns with interdisciplinary efforts at the University of Virginia Environmental Institute , connecting data science, health informatics, and social good initiatives. Key methodologies include longitudinal data analysis, temporal modeling, and personalized machine learning frameworks. Grants like CHS: Small and HCC: Travel support her work in computational health solutions and academic collaboration. As an active contributor to ubiquitous computing and health informatics, she leads projects on victim tagging optimization, circadian-aware systems, and community-driven peer-to-peer economic exchange. Her lab’s outputs range from wearable sensor applications (e.g., BeWell+) to clinical activity recognition tools for operating rooms and hospitals.

Lance R HulmeView profile

Professor

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Music Technology
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Lance R Hulme serves as Professor at North Carolina Central University's College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, where he directs the Music Theory and Composition program and teaches Music Industry and FabLab courses. His leadership extends to developing the educational software Basic Training in Music Skills and directing the acclaimed À la carte concert series. His educational background includes a DMA and MMA from Yale University, MM from Eastman School of Music, BM from University of Minnesota, and studies at Universität für Musik in Vienna. His career spans conducting premieres, jazz fusion performance with Dreamscape band, and 17 years in Europe co-founding Ensemble Surprise. Yale University: DMA (1998), MMA (1994) Eastman School of Music: MM (1989) Universität für Musik Wien: AA (1987) University of Minnesota: BM (1983) Hulme's research spans compositional eclecticism, music technology integration, and aural skills pedagogy. Critics describe him as a 'chameleon composer' weaving diverse musical traditions into rich expressive textures. His work bridges 'serious' and vernacular music while employing advanced structural techniques, with special focus on computer-assisted composition and interactive collaborations with choreographers. His publication trends reveal sustained exploration across genres: from sacred choral works (Psalm 62) to electronic compositions (Caritas Abundat), jazz arrangements (My Favorite Things), and chamber pieces (JethroZen). The corpus demonstrates consistent engagement with cross-cultural synthesis, technological innovation, and expressive narrative forms, with recent works emphasizing digital media integration. Notable awards include: Grand Prize, International Witold Lutoslawski Composition Competition First Prize, ASCAP/Rudolf Nissim Prize 2021 Malta International Composition Competition First Prize Fulbright Grant to Austria MacDowell Colony Fellowship Hulme's advising impact manifests through his educational software used across institutions and mentorship via the À la carte concert series, which has become 'one of North Carolina's most important concert series' (Classical Voice NC). His technological contributions include sound engineering for album productions and real-time dance installations at Modern Repertory Dance Theater. He leads NCCU's FabLab music technology initiatives and continues directing Ensemble Surprise's legacy through À la carte, presenting '700 years of new music' across genres and epochs. Current projects include interactive computer compositions and expanding his educational software platform.

Paul RhysView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Composition
• Microtonality
• Nineteen-note equal temperament
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Paul Rhys is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge School of Creative Industries within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. A composer and conductor specializing in computer-integrated music, his works span piano concertos to birdsong transformations and have been performed internationally, broadcast on radio, and recorded on CD. His academic credentials include: PhD in Composition, Keele University (1996) Diploma in Digital Music Technology, Keele University PGCert Higher Education, Anglia Ruskin University BA (Hons), Oxford University Rhys' research centers on Composition, Microtonality, Nineteen-note equal temperament, and Granular synthesis. He has developed specialized software for fractal micropolyphony and 19-note tuning performance, creating innovative works like the 19-note trumpet Dialogue and choral collections in alternative temperaments. His scholarship bridges computer science and music theory through publications in Computer Music Journal and conference proceedings. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on microtonal systems (particularly 19-note equal temperament) across diverse formats including choral works, instrumental compositions, software development, and theoretical explorations of granular synthesis. The trajectory demonstrates increasing integration of computational methods with traditional composition techniques. His honors include: Wingate Foundation Scholarship for Northwestern University studies Visiting Fellowship at University of Western Australia Rhys has supervised seven PhD candidates to completion (six in Music Composition, one in Cross-Cultural Composition), served as External Examiner for Queen's University Belfast's MA Composition program, and maintains active research roles through StoryLab. His ongoing projects include software refinement for microtonal performance and new choral works in 19-note tuning. He directs performances through StoryLab and collaborates with ensembles like the K239 Orchestra, focusing on realizing complex microtonal works through specialized instrumentation and computer interfaces.

• Viola Performance
• Chamber Music
• Contemporary Classical Composition
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Dr. hab. Krzysztof Komendarek-Tymendorf serves as Associate Professor of Viola and Chamber Music at the Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk and Associate Professor of Viola at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz. As a national consultant for the Center for Artistic Education (CEA), he represents contemporary Polish viola performance and pedagogy at the highest level. His affiliations include the Polish Viola Society and leadership roles in major cultural initiatives. His research focuses on contemporary viola repertoire with over 60 world premieres, electronic music integration, and innovative pedagogical methods. Komendarek-Tymendorf has premiered works by leading Polish composers including Tadeusz Dixa, Marek Sewen, and Krzysztof Falkowski, establishing himself as a protagonist of new music for viola. His scholarly contributions include publications in the Journal of the American Viola Society and meakultura.pl. His 15 most recent articles demonstrate specialization in contemporary viola performance, particularly in Polish compositions and electronic integrations. The works span solo, chamber, and orchestral contexts, with strong emphasis on technical innovation and emotional expression. Critical reception highlights international recognition through awards like the Pizzicato Supersonic Award and Diapason Magazine's 5 Camertones. Meritorious for Polish Culture (2017) Bronze Medal Gloria Artis (2022) Pizzicato Supersonic Award Clouzine 9 International Music Awards 5 Camertones in Diapason Magazine City of Gdańsk Award for Young Artists (2016) Personality of Pomerania (2016) As a mentor, Komendarek-Tymendorf has guided over 40 students to positions in major orchestras including the Tonkünstler-Orchester Vienna and Baltic Philharmonic. His grant portfolio includes Nordic Baltic Festival Platform Fellowship, Erasmus+, and the Minister of Science's 3-year scholarship for outstanding young scientists. The EURO Chamber Music Festival he directs received the prestigious EFFE mark from the European Festival Association. He co-founded and performs with the Balthus Quartet and Duo del Gesù, collaborating with institutions like the International Mahler Orchestra and Royal Johann Strauss Orchestra. His performance venues include Berliner Philharmonie, Musikverein Vienna, and Konserthuset Gothenburg, demonstrating extensive international engagement through the Space Art Festival and Viva Viola Festivity initiatives.