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Elainie LilliosView profile

Professor

• Electroacoustic Music
• Sound Art
• Acousmatic Composition
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Elainie Lillios is a Professor of Composition in the Department of Theory/Composition at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts. Her work focuses on electroacoustic music, spatial sound design, and interactive electronics, blending acoustic instruments with digital media. She holds a D.M.A. in composition with emphasis on computer music from the University of North Texas, alongside degrees from Northern Illinois University and the University of Birmingham. Education: D.M.A. (University of North Texas), M.Phil. (University of Birmingham), multiple degrees from Northern Illinois University Awards: Fulbright Scholar, Concours Internationale de Bourges First Prize, and recognition from global electroacoustic competitions Her research explores listening, sound immersion, and spatial storytelling through fixed-media works, live electronics, and installations. Notable projects include multi-channel Ambisonic compositions and collaborations with visual artists. Her music appears on labels like Empreintes DIGITALes, Centaur, and MSR Classics. Grants/Commissions: INA/GRM, Rèseaux, International Computer Music Association, Ohio Arts Council Exhibitions: Performances at Groupe de Recherche Musicales, June in Buffalo, and festivals in Europe/USA Lillios has created works for installations, experimental audio-visual projects, and instrument-electronics hybrids. Her compositional style emphasizes immersive sonic environments and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Pedro M. CruzView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Visualization
• Information Design
• Bio-inspired Approaches
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Pedro M. Cruz is an Associate Professor in the Art + Design Department at Northeastern University, where he co-directs the Co-Lab for Data Impact and serves as a core faculty member of the Center for Design. His work bridges information design, data visualization, and computational art, featuring nature-inspired metaphors to convey complex data through visual narratives. Education includes a PhD in Information Science and Technology from the University of Coimbra (Portugal), with visiting research at MIT’s Senseable City Lab and the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. His research focuses on bio-inspired visualization, generative design, and the intersection of art and science. Awards include the 2018 Gold Award at the Information is Beautiful Awards, the 2017 CAMD Excellence in Teaching Award, and recognition as one of the top 10 global information designers (2013). His work has been showcased at MoMA, the London Design Biennale, and featured in WIRED, National Geographic, and Fast Company. Key projects include 'Visualizing Empires Decline' (2009), an animated visualization of maritime empire dissolution, and collaborations on exhibits at the Museum of Science and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His teaching spans courses like Information Design Studio and Visualization Technologies.

• Neurological and psychiatric disorders
• Alzheimer's disease
• Schizophrenia
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William S. Messer, Jr. , Ph.D., is a Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology at the University of Toledo's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. After earning his BS in Biology from Springfield College and MS/PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester, he joined the University of Toledo in 1985, advancing through the ranks to hold leadership roles including Chair of Pharmacology (2001-2013) and Vice President of Research (2013-2016) before returning to full-time faculty work. Education: BS, Springfield College – Biology MS & PhD, University of Rochester – Neuroscience Dr. Messer’s research focuses on neurological and psychiatric disorders (Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, autism) and muscarinic acetylcholine receptors . He developed the selective M1 agonist CDD-0102A for Alzheimer’s and founded Cognitive Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Psyneurgy Pharmaceuticals LLC to translate his work into clinical applications. His recent work explores allosteric modulators of muscarinic receptors, with publications spanning 2025-2006 on memory mechanisms, receptor binding, and computational chemistry. Key trends include neurodegenerative disease models, zebrafish/rat studies, and chemical synthesis of cholinergic ligands. Scientific Awards & Grants: NIH subcontract (2017-2020): $90,096 direct costs for research on allosteric sites in muscarinic receptors. Rocket Fuel Fund grant (2018-2020): $50,000 for autism biomarker studies. Two issued U.S. patents (9,549,928 and 10,835,532) for muscarinic agonists enhancing cognitive flexibility and memory. Dr. Messer served as Vice President of Research and Department Chair , and his grants support translational research in pharmaceutical development. His laboratory studies integrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and behavioral neuroscience to address unmet clinical needs.

• Genomics
• Genetics
• Animal Breeding
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Hendrik-Jan Megens is an Assistant Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Netherlands, affiliated with the Wageningen Institute for Advanced Studies (WIAS). His dr.ir. title reflects a Dutch engineering doctorate, and he maintains an active research profile with over 200 publications and 51 datasets. His work integrates genomic analysis with conservation and aquaculture applications across vertebrate species. Research interests focus on: Genomic consequences of inbreeding in fragmented populations Environmental adaptation mechanisms in aquaculture species Structural variants in chromosome evolution Functional annotation of deleterious mutations Epigenetic regulation in reproductive transitions Genotype-environment interactions in growth traits Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal dual expertise in wildlife conservation (European wild boar, sharks) and aquaculture genomics (tilapia, seabream, oysters). Key trends include application of long-read sequencing (Pore-C) for structural variant detection, pCADD-based prioritization of causal mutations, and investigation of polyploidy effects in teleost fish. His work bridges fundamental evolutionary questions with practical breeding challenges. Megens has co-supervised 12 research projects including five PhD candidates: S. Ousley: Super corals project (reef restoration genomics) G. Kuguru: Black tipped reef shark diversity (Maldives) A. Blasweiler: AquaFAANG (fish health immunology) X. Yu: Nile tilapia adaptation architecture H. van Kruistum: Livebearing fish reproductive genomics He leads projects on genomic tools development (pCADD) and contributes to international consortia like the European Reference Genome Atlas. His team collaborates across WUR's Animal Breeding and Genetics group, focusing on translating genomic findings into conservation strategies and sustainable aquaculture practices through field studies and computational pipelines.

Sara OscarView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Photography
• Moving Image
• Visual Culture
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Dr. Sara Oscar is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Design and Society. She serves as Responsible Academic Officer for Plagiarism (since May 2018) and Ethics Committee Member (since June 2019) in the School of Design. Her work bridges academic scholarship with creative practice in visual arts, focusing on how images shape historical memory and contemporary discourse. Her educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (Visual Arts) from the University of Sydney (2008) Oscar's research centers on photography and moving image practices that explore the archive as a starting point for creative work. She employs strategies of appropriation and digital collage to examine how visual culture mediates our understanding of the past and present. Recent work increasingly addresses the implications of AI and deepfake technologies on visual representation, identity formation, and spectatorship. Her scholarship demonstrates sophisticated engagement with feminist film theory, particularly Laura Mulvey's concepts of the 'male gaze' and 'curious spectatorship,' applied to contemporary digital contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring visual representation through multiple lenses: historical, technological, and theoretical. Her work demonstrates growing engagement with digital technologies' impact on visual culture while maintaining connections to foundational questions about photography's ontology and politics. She has created significant exhibitions including 'From Here to Eternity' (2015) at the Centre for Contemporary Photography and 'Dress Code: The World's Longest Bar' (2013) at the Palimpsest Biennial. Her notable recognition includes: John and Margaret Baker Fellowship, National Photography Prize (2022) Dr. Oscar is available for Masters Research and PhD student supervision, teaching courses including Critical Approaches to Visual Culture, Research Through Design, Photography and Memory, and Narrative, Form and Time. She is an active member of the Faculty Visualisation Institute (VI) Research Network. Her media contributions address contemporary visual culture issues, including analyses of deepfakes, AI art, and social media censorship of women's bodies as seen in her widely discussed commentary on Instagram's removal of her childhood photos. Her creative practice extends into prominent public exhibitions including 'Under the Sun: Reimagining Max Dupain's Sunbaker' at the State Library NSW and Monash Gallery of Art, and 'An Elegy to Apertures' at the Centre for Contemporary Photography in Melbourne. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Atmospheric Physics
• Particle-laden Flows
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Dr. Gholamhossein (Mohsen) Bagheri is a Researcher and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization , leading the Turbulence and Particles in Fluids group within the Laboratory for Fluid Physics, Pattern Formation and Biocomplexity . His work bridges fluid dynamics , atmospheric physics , and environmental health , focusing on turbulent, particle-laden flows in natural and indoor systems. His research explores how turbulence governs the dispersion of respiratory particles , volcanic ash , microplastics , and cloud microphysics . Key projects include the Max Planck CloudKite (airborne measurements of clouds), HoloTrack (3D droplet tracking), and WinDarts (planetary boundary layer turbulence). His group also investigates indoor aerosol dynamics , contributing critical insights into Covid-19 transmission and ventilation strategies. Publications highlight a broad scope: 2025 papers on Palabos Turret simulations, AeroVolc volcanic ash sampling, and curved fiber torques in turbulence; 2024 studies on microplastic fibers and inertial particle orientation ; 2023 work on respiratory aerosols and wind instrument emissions ; and earlier research on ash aggregation , cloud droplets , and infection risk in indoor spaces . Collaborations span Michael Wilczek , Eberhard Bodenschatz , and interdisciplinary teams. His studies on human exhaled particles (2022) revealed age-dependent emission patterns, while honeybee flight dynamics (2022) demonstrated turbulence adaptation. The CloudKite platform has advanced climate modeling by reducing uncertainties in aerosol-cloud interactions . Despite no listed awards, his work has influenced policy during the pandemic and environmental pollution research .

• Geometric Data Processing
• Computational Geometry
• Optimal Transport
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Justin Solomon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as Principal Investigator of the Geometric Data Processing Group. He maintains dual affiliations with the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the MIT Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE), reflecting his interdisciplinary research bridging theoretical mathematics with practical applications in graphics and machine learning. His research interests center around geometric data processing, computational geometry, and optimal transport theory, with significant contributions to computer graphics, machine learning, and computer vision. Solomon's work spans fundamental mathematical theory to practical implementations, particularly in shape analysis, 3D reconstruction, and geometric deep learning. His research demonstrates consistent innovation in developing algorithms that bridge discrete and continuous geometry with applications in graphics, vision, and AI. The publication trends reveal Solomon's evolving research trajectory from foundational work in geometry processing toward increasing integration with modern machine learning techniques. His recent work shows strong emphasis on diffusion models, geometric deep learning, and applications of optimal transport in AI, with significant contributions to SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, and ICML proceedings. The research demonstrates both mathematical rigor and practical impact, with applications spanning character animation, 3D reconstruction, and generative AI. Amazon Research Award (2017) for Large-Scale Geometrically-Structured Sampling Amazon Research Award (2023) for Lightweight Algorithms for Generative AI Ben Wegbreit Prize for Best Undergraduate Honors Thesis Firestone Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Research Boothe Prize for Excellence in Writing 2nd place, SGP best paper awards (2010) Solomon has secured substantial research funding through awards like the Amazon Research Awards and maintains active collaborations across academia and industry. His group has produced numerous influential publications with students and collaborators, contributing significantly to both theoretical foundations and practical implementations in geometric data analysis. His textbook "Numerical Algorithms" demonstrates his commitment to education alongside research. As Principal Investigator of the Geometric Data Processing Group, Solomon leads a research team focused on developing mathematical foundations for analyzing and processing geometric data. The group maintains strong connections with both theoretical mathematics and practical applications, working at the intersection of computer graphics, machine learning, and computational geometry. Their work has significant implications for fields ranging from computer animation to medical imaging and scientific computing.

• Small Wind Turbine Dynamics
• Computational Biomechanics
• Finite Element Analysis
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Associate Professor Phil Clausen is a computational biomechanics and wind energy expert at the School of Engineering, University of Newcastle . His career spans two major research themes: small wind turbine dynamics and fatigue testing and computational biomechanics of biological structures using finite element analysis (FEA). He has led the development of accelerated fatigue test programs for turbine blades and reverse-engineered iconic fossils like Smilodon fatalis and the Tasmanian Tiger to understand biomechanical evolution. Education: PhD and BEng (Hons) from University of Newcastle Research Expertise focuses on: Small wind turbine blade design, fatigue life prediction, and performance optimization Computational biomechanics of crocodiles, komodo dragons, and extinct species Publications (65+ journal articles) cover wind energy systems (2000–2020) and biomechanics (2005–2021), with high-impact work featured in Nature , PLoS ONE , and Royal Society B . Notable findings include debunking assumptions about sabre-toothed cat bite force and quantifying dingo vs. thylacine predatory mechanics. Grants ($1.06M+ total) include ARC Discovery Projects, industry partnerships with Aerogenesis Australia and TUNRA , and commercialization of diffuser-augmented turbine technology. He has supervised numerous research students and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across engineering, biology, and paleontology.

Sarah DepenbuschView profile

Researcher

• Digital Transformation
• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Job Crafting
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Sarah Depenbusch is a researcher at the Work and Organizational Psychology department, Paderborn University, focusing on the intersection of digital transformation and human behavior. Her work emphasizes virtual reality (VR) applications in workplace learning, technostress mitigation, and employee retention strategies. Email: sarah.depenbusch@uni-paderborn.de Office: Warburger Str. 100, Room H4.316, Paderborn Current Role: Research Associate and Chair Assistant Research Trends: Her recent publications highlight VR-based training tools for SMEs, proactive job crafting strategies, and the psychological impacts of digital transformation on organizational dynamics. Teaching: She contributes to bachelor and master courses in organizational psychology, including lectures on digital workplace challenges and practical psychology modules.

• Reproductive Biology
• Embryonic Diapause
• Wildlife Conservation
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Dr. Sandra Milena Bernal Ulloa is a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zürich , Switzerland. Her research focuses on reproductive biology and embryonic diapause in wildlife species, particularly the European roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). Position: Lecturer Department: Environmental Systems Science Institution: ETH Zürich, Switzerland Her work explores the molecular mechanisms of embryonic dormancy, fetal development anomalies, and assisted reproductive technologies. She has developed novel cryopreservation protocols for pig embryos and pioneered stem cell research in roe deer. Publications span topics including: Embryonic Diapause: Follicular dynamics, cell proliferation rates, and endocrine interactions Genomics: Pangenome analysis of bovine depigmentation traits Wildlife Conservation: Reproductive anomalies and their implications for captive breeding programs Recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate her expertise in wildlife reproductive physiology and embryology. Key collaborations include Dr. Susanne E. Ulbrich and international researchers in veterinary and computational biology. Contact: sandra.bernal@usys.ethz.ch

• Social Anthropology
• Islamic Studies
• Central Asian Cultures
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Barış İşçi Pembeci is a researcher at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering. He also holds a secondary affiliation with the Faculty of Letters, Department of Art History. Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering (2001), M.A. in Sociology and Anthropology (2004), Ph.D. in Anthropology (2010). Research Focus: Social anthropology of Central Asia, Islamic studies, gender dynamics, post-Soviet cultural practices, and multispecies ethnography. His scholarly work examines: 2025 study on Muğla bullfights as rural masculinity rituals 2021 analysis of female humor patterns in Turkey 2019 spatial approach to youth identity formation 2018 ethnography of Kyrgyz healing traditions 2017 investigation of Islam-ethnicity interplay Scientific achievements: International Convention of Asia Scholars (2011) Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society (2009) He coordinates Erasmus programs (2021-2025) and leads evaluations for engineering education standards. Current TÜBİTAK-funded research explores socio-cultural impacts of cancer therapies.

Gulsen Tore YarginView profile

Senior Lecturer

• User Experience (UX) Research
• Human-Centered Design
• Conversational Agents
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Gulsen Tore Yargin serves as Senior Lecturer in Design and Innovation Strategy at Brunel Design School within Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Previously, she held Assistant Professor of Industrial Design position at Middle East Technical University where she directed the METU/BILTIR-UTEST Product Usability Unit. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research at University of Cambridge Engineering Design Centre following a PhD focused on user research communication methodologies. PhD: Effective Communication of User Research Findings (University of Cambridge postdoctoral work) Postdoc: Engineering Design Centre, University of Cambridge Assistant Professor: Middle East Technical University (Industrial Design) Dr. Tore Yargin's research spans human-centered design in emerging technologies with emphasis on UX research methods, conversational agents, sensor-based innovations, and wellbeing design. Her work bridges academic theory with industry applications across white goods, home electronics, automotive, and defense sectors. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in remote research during crises, animal-computer interaction, and voice interface design for diverse populations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong interdisciplinary trends connecting design theory with psychology, animal behavior, and public health. Key thematic clusters include pandemic-adapted research methodologies (2020-2023), animal laterality studies (2023-2024), and conversational agent design for elderly populations (2023). Her work consistently applies human-centered principles to novel contexts while developing new measurement frameworks. No scientific awards are currently documented in available sources. Dr. Tore Yargin has secured multiple research grants including TÜBİTAK-funded projects on remote UX research during COVID-19 and canine stress behavior analysis, plus industry collaborations with Arcelik-Beko on voice interfaces. Her co-author network spans veterinary science, psychology, and design fields including Dr. Dominik Havsteen-Franklin and Dr. Cristina Asenjo Palma. Current projects focus on technology-mediated human-canine interactions and remote research methodologies. Her research operates through interdisciplinary collaborations rather than dedicated physical labs, with emphasis on field-based studies in domestic and public settings. Current work explores canine wellbeing through non-invasive measurement techniques and voice interface adoption in emerging markets.

Catherine LaporteView profile

Professor

• Medical Imaging
• Computer Vision
• Speech Sciences
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Catherine Laporte is a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal, Canada. She leads research at the LATIS – Health Information Processing Laboratory, focusing on integrating medical images and physiological signals for healthcare innovation. Department: Electrical Engineering Research Lab: LATIS – Health Information Processing Laboratory Her research spans Medical Imaging , Computer Vision , and Speech Sciences , specializing in ultrasound applications for health technologies and intelligent systems. Key areas include: Medical image analysis and segmentation Ultrasound probe navigation and deformation correction 3D anatomical modeling (spine, tongue) Biomechanical studies of bone growth and tissue response Computer vision for healthcare applications Recent publications emphasize robust AI-driven ultrasound analysis for spinal deformities, tongue movement in speech therapy, and biomechanical modeling of bone growth. Her work combines deep learning , real-time segmentation , and multi-modal imaging (MRI, CT, 3D ultrasound). Students under her supervision have completed theses on topics like smart ultrasound systems , 3D vocal tract analysis , and biofeedback for language learners , often co-directed with experts in biomedical engineering and speech sciences. Laporte’s lab, LATIS, collaborates with institutions like the Center for Advanced Studies in Sleep Medicine (Montreal) and McGill University’s interdisciplinary programs, advancing health technologies and intelligent systems for clinical applications.

• Biochemistry
• Rare Diseases
• Alkaptonuria
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Giulia Bernardini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Siena. She teaches Applied and Clinical Biochemistry in the Pharmacy program and maintains regular office hours at the Polo Scientifico San Miniato. Her research focuses on rare diseases like Alkaptonuria and Lesch-Nyhan Disease , with emphasis on biochemical pathways, proteomics, and in vitro modeling. Email: giulia.bernardini@unisi.it Phone: +39 0577 235792 Webex Virtual Room: Join Here Her recent work explores omics technologies in rare disease research, enzyme inhibition for novel therapeutics, and computational workflows targeting metabolic disorders. Publications highlight collaborations with international consortia like the DevelopAKUre project. Key research areas include: Homogentisic acid pathophysiology in Alkaptonuria Purine salvage pathway defects Induced pluripotent stem cell modeling 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate Dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibition Inflammatory/oxidative stress biomarkers Proteomic profiling of rare diseases

R. Michael BurgerView profile

Professor

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Neural Circuitry
• Synaptic Physiology
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R. Michael Burger is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University and serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on auditory neuroscience, particularly how the brain processes sensory information through precise neural circuits. Education Ph.D. in Zoology (Neurobiology) from the University of Texas at Austin (2000) B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from Ithaca College (1993) Dr. Burger's research investigates cellular, synaptic, and systems-level integration in auditory processing, with NIH-funded projects on sound localization and cholinergic modulation. He has edited books on neuromodulatory functions and serves on editorial boards of leading journals. Recent publications highlight his work on dopamine and cholinergic influences in auditory pathways, developmental synaptic plasticity, and computational auditory neuroscience. Grants include NIH R01 and R15 awards. Scientific Awards Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Dr. Burger teaches behavioral neuroscience courses and contributes to graduate committee work, otolaryngology research, and grant review panels. He co-developed the HearMyCl app for cochlear implant simulations with Susan Perry and Brook Sawyer.