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George Mann is a Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka), an M.Sc. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Loughborough University (UK), and a Ph.D. in Intelligent Control from Memorial University. His research focuses on intelligent control systems, robotics, and machine vision, with significant contributions to autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and UAV technologies. He leads the Intelligent Systems Laboratory (ISLAB) and has pioneered work on LiDAR-assisted radar enhancement, multi-robot localization, and exoskeleton control systems. **Education**: B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) M.Sc., Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Loughborough University (UK) Ph.D., Intelligent Control, Memorial University (Canada) **Research Interests**: Dr. Mann’s work spans autonomous systems, UAV navigation, sensor fusion (e.g., LiDAR, radar, INS), and robotics applications in mining, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. His recent projects include developing computationally efficient NMPC algorithms for UAVs and creating robust localization systems for heterogeneous multi-robot networks. **Publications**: His articles emphasize advancements in navigation algorithms, disturbance estimation for multi-rotor stability, and AI-driven sensor integration. Key themes include improving system robustness under uncertainty and optimizing computational efficiency in real-time control. **Labs & Teams**: Director of ISLAB, collaborating on exoskeleton development (e.g., Anthro-X) and UAV plume tracking for environmental sensing. Active in industry partnerships like C-CORE for mining automation.

• Intelligent Control
• Robotics
• Machine Vision
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John Carson is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1994) and a B.A. in Philosophy from Harvard University. His research focuses on U.S. intellectual/cultural history, history of science, and history of the human sciences, particularly in the 19th-century context. He co-leads the Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) , and contributes to American Culture and Anthro-History programs. His landmark book The Measure of Merit: Talents, Intelligence, and Inequality in the French and American Republics, 1750–1940 examines how democratic ideals of equality clashed with scientific understandings of human differences. His work bridges intellectual history with the history of science, exploring themes like meritocracy, inequality, and the role of expertise in governance. Carson teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on U.S. intellectual history, STS, and historiography. He advises graduate students in fields such as modern social sciences and 19th-century U.S. history. His courses include methodology training for history majors and honors thesis supervision. His research interests include the history of intelligence testing, political thought in France and America, and the intersections of science with cultural and political systems. He has contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues through his affiliations with STS and Anthro-History, enriching discussions on science’s societal role.

• U.S. Intellectual/Cultural History
• History of Science
• History of the Human Sciences
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Manduhai Buyandelger is a Professor of Anthropology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Director of Women's and Gender Studies. Her work focuses on the intersection of religion, gender, and politics in Mongolia, with a regional emphasis on post-socialist transitions. She has authored two influential monographs: Tragic Spirits: Shamanism, Gender, and Memory in Contemporary Mongolia (University of Chicago Press, 2013) and A Thousand Steps to Parliament: Constructing Electable Women in Mongolia (University of Chicago Press, 2022). PhD in Anthropology from Harvard University (2004) Class of 1956 Career Development Professor at MIT Recipient of the prestigious Levitan Prize for her research on Mongolian parliamentary elections Her research explores cultural memory, shamanism, and gendered political participation in Mongolia. She bridges anthropological inquiry with immersive technologies like VR and collaborates with MIT's Nuclear Science and Engineering department on climate-related Anthro-Engineering projects. Buyandelger has received multiple accolades for her work, including the Mongolian Writers Association Golden Quill Pen Award and the Society of East Asian Anthropology's Francis L.K. Hsu Book Prize.

• Anthropology of Religion
• Gender Studies
• Post-Socialist Politics
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Constanza Miranda is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. She leads the BME Design Team program and focuses on the intersection of design anthropology, medical technology, and engineering education. Her work emphasizes user-centered design, pre-engineering education for underrepresented groups, and bridging academia with industry through collaborations. She previously founded DILAB at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and co-founded Simulmedic, a medical simulation startup. Education: PhD in Design (North Carolina State University, 2013) Certificate in Teaching (North Carolina State University, 2011) Professional Degree in Design (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2005) Research Interests: Her research spans anthro-design methodologies for medical devices, democratizing engineering education (e.g., SaviaLab pre-engineering program in Chile), and leveraging AI in healthcare education. She has been recognized with the 2018 Airbus Diversity Award and the 2024 DELTA Award for educational innovation. Awards: 2018 Airbus GEDC Diversity Award 2024 DELTA Award Grants & Mentoring: She has led initiatives to improve undergraduate mentoring and student self-regulation post-pandemic. Her work often integrates industry partnerships, such as collaborations with Cooper San Francisco and Karl Storz Endoskope. Labs & Programs: Directs SaviaLab, which empowers rural students in Chile, and oversees the BME Design Team at JHU, fostering innovation in biomedical solutions.

• Design-anthropology
• Medical Device and Systems Development
• Engineering Design Education
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