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Jen BlazinaView profile

Professor

• Glass Art
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
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Jen Blazina is a Professor and Screenprinting/Printmaking Area Coordinator at Drexel University's Westphal College of Media Arts and Design. She is a renowned sculptor and printmaker who primarily works with glass as her medium, specializing in cast glass and screenprinting techniques. Blazina's artistic practice explores themes of memory, heirlooms, and the transformation of commonplace possessions into meaningful artworks. Her work often re-creates and casts momentos in glass and metal, transforming their history through her artistic voice. She has developed specialized techniques in alternative printmaking on glass that have been featured in workshops worldwide. Her work is included in prestigious collections such as the Corning Museum of Glass, Neuberger Museum of Art, Imagine Museum, and Cranbrook Museum of Art. Blazina has received numerous prestigious residencies including at the Corning Museum of Glass, Toledo Museum of Art, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, and the Creative Glass Center of America. She is represented by several prominent galleries including Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak, MI; Blue Spiral 1 in Asheville, NC; Koelsch Gallery in Houston, TX; and the Corning GlasMarket in Corning, NY. Her recent work demonstrates continued innovation in glass casting and printmaking techniques with a focus on memory narratives and material transformation. Bessie and Louis Stein Fellowship Independence Foundation Artist Fellowship Grant National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Grant Multiple Westphal Faculty Development Grants Urban Glass Scholarships Corning Museum of Glass Scholarships 1st Place Award National Print Exhibition Blazina maintains an active studio practice while teaching at Drexel University. She has presented lectures and conducted workshops internationally, sharing her expertise in glass printmaking techniques. Her educational outreach includes master classes at major glass art institutions worldwide, contributing significantly to the contemporary glass art community. She holds an M.F.A. in printmaking from Cranbrook Academy of Art, a B.F.A. cum laude from SUNY Purchase College, and a B.A. in Art History and Fine Arts from Sarah Lawrence College. Her international residencies and exhibitions demonstrate her significant contribution to the global glass art community.

Ruben SchlagowskiView profile

Researcher

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Mixed Reality
• Extended Reality
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Ruben Schlagowski is a scientific employee at the Chair for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence , part of the Faculty of Applied Informatics at the University of Augsburg . His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction with Musical XR , Sonic Interaction Design , and Extended Reality , focusing on creativity support systems and immersive experiences. Research spans Mixed Reality , AI ethics , and physiological computing Active in IEEE International Workshop on the Musical Metaverse (IWMM) and reviewing for CHI , ISMAR , and other top venues Recipients of multiple Honorable Mentions at IEEEVR , C&C , and CHI Supervised 8 Master's theses and 5 Bachelor's theses in interactive systems Publishes on AI explainability , creative tools , and physiological human-machine symbiosis , with recent work on XR-based music production , GAN manipulation , and AI bias awareness through VR. His projects integrate computer vision , audio analysis , and user-centered design to create systems that adapt to human needs. Scientific accolades include: IEEEVR 2022 - Honorable Mention C&C 2022 - Honorable Mention CHI 2024 - Honorable Mention HCMKDT Best Driver Awards (2023) His research explores the intersection of music technology , immersive systems , and ethical AI , with a focus on user experience optimization in mixed reality environments and alterfactual explanation frameworks for AI transparency.

Molly LoshView profile

Professor

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Language and Communication Disorders
• +4 more

Molly Losh serves as the Jo Ann G. and Peter F. Dolle Professor of Learning Disabilities in the Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Associate Dean for Research at Northwestern University's School of Communication, where she directs the Neurodevelopmental Diversity Lab. Her educational background includes: PhD in Developmental Psychology from UC Berkeley BA in Psychology from San Diego State University Dr. Losh's research centers on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental conditions, with emphasis on language/communication impairments spanning diagnostic boundaries. Her lab identifies cognitive mechanisms underlying social-communicative differences in autism, bridging observable behaviors and biological underpinnings to advance understanding of etiology. This work employs multi-method approaches including eye-tracking, acoustic analysis, and computational modeling. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals intensifying focus on computational/AI methods for speech analysis, particularly in prosody, pragmatic language, and narrative ability. A consistent theme is examination of the broad autism phenotype in first-degree relatives and FMR1 gene contributions in Fragile X syndrome, with growing cross-cultural and cross-linguistic dimensions. Dr. Losh currently leads three major NIH-funded projects: R01MH091131 (2019-2024): Family-genetic study of autism and Fragile X syndrome examining FMR1 gene roles R01DC010191 (2016-2021): Identification of linguistic markers for autism genetic liability R03DC018644 (2020-2022): Computational analysis of prosody in ASD using machine learning Her Neurodevelopmental Diversity Lab conducts integrated research on visual attention, audio-motor synchronization, and pragmatic language through family studies, with active translation of findings to clinical assessment frameworks.

Elin RoverudView profile

Academic

• Auditory Attention
• Hearing Loss
• Audiology
• +3 more

Elin Roverud is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences at Boston University's Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. With dual expertise in clinical audiology and hearing science research, she investigates how listeners with normal hearing and hearing loss process speech in complex acoustic environments. Dr. Roverud earned her BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Minnesota (2007), followed by an AuD in Audiology (2011) and PhD in Hearing Science (2014), both from Purdue University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for bridging clinical practice and scientific research in hearing science. Her primary research interests focus on selective auditory attention abilities in listeners with normal hearing and hearing loss, and methods for maximizing benefits from auditory training in listeners with hearing impairment. Her work examines how listeners allocate attention to target speech while suppressing competing sounds, how hearing aids affect spatial hearing abilities, and how cross-frequency interactions differ between normal and impaired hearing. Analysis of her recent publications (2016-2024) reveals consistent focus on speech processing in noise, auditory attention mechanisms, and hearing aid technology evaluation. Her research employs rigorous psychophysical methods to investigate fundamental auditory processes with direct clinical implications for improving communication for people with hearing loss. Dr. Roverud maintains active collaborations with researchers including Virginia Best, Gerald Kidd Jr., and Sarah Villard, with publications appearing in leading journals such as the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Trends in Hearing, and Ear and Hearing. Her work combines expertise in psychoacoustics, speech perception, and clinical audiology to address complex questions about hearing impairment. Her research has important implications for developing better hearing aid technologies and auditory training protocols that can improve speech understanding in noise for hearing aid users. By understanding the attentional mechanisms that underlie speech processing in challenging listening environments, her work helps inform the design of more effective interventions for people with hearing loss.

Hamish OliverView profile

Lecturer

• Interactive Music for Video Games
• Adaptive Audio Systems
• Sound Design for Theatre
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Hamish Oliver serves as a Lecturer in Digital Screen within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Canterbury since 2006. Holding a Master's degree in composition, he bridges academic instruction with extensive professional practice in audio for interactive media and performance. His research focuses on interactive music systems for video games , adaptive audio implementation , and orchestral arrangement of contemporary music . Oliver pioneers techniques for dynamic audio that responds to user input in gaming environments while maintaining artistic integrity. His work explores the intersection of traditional composition and emerging technologies in live performance contexts. Notable achievements include the 2015 APRA Professional Development Award for video game composition, supporting his development of middleware proficiency (Wwise). His publications demonstrate expertise in VR training systems, game audio constraints, and theatrical game integrations. As musical director for major civic events including Christchurch earthquake memorials attended by international dignitaries, Oliver demonstrates leadership in large-scale audio production. His professional activities span performance with major orchestras, international touring, and commission work for New Zealand's leading cultural institutions.

Dani ByrdView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Speech Science
• Phonetics
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Dani Byrd is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Southern California's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. She has held significant administrative leadership roles including Interim Dean, Executive Vice Dean, and multiple Vice Dean positions focusing on research advancement, faculty affairs, and institutional matters. Her interdisciplinary research bridges linguistics, engineering, and neuroscience to investigate human speech production and articulatory coordination. Byrd earned her PhD in Linguistics from UCLA in 1994 with a dissertation on 'Articulatory Timing in English Consonant Sequences.' She received simultaneous MA and BA degrees from Yale University in 1990, graduating magna cum laude with Distinction in Linguistics. Following her PhD, she completed post-doctoral training at Haskins Laboratories in New Haven, Connecticut. Her research specializes in speech production and articulatory coordination, employing cutting-edge magnetometer and real-time MRI technologies to track vocal tract movements during speech. Byrd's work investigates language production from a dynamical systems perspective, examining how linguistic structures relate to temporal speech realization. She combines theoretical linguistics with experimental speech science to understand the cognitive representation of language through physical production. Byrd's recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary trajectory, integrating linguistics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Her work increasingly focuses on mental health applications of speech analysis, using AI to detect depression and suicidal ideation from speech and eye movements. She continues advancing vocal tract imaging techniques while expanding into speech foundation models that characterize speaker traits and dialect variations across languages. USC Dornsife Dean's Award for Distinguished Service (2012) Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (2008) R. Bruce Lindsay Award for scholars under 35 NSF Graduate Fellow (1990-1992) UCLA Graduate Woman of the Year Award (1994) Professor Byrd has chaired or served on numerous PhD thesis committees across Linguistics, Electrical Engineering, and Psychology departments at USC. Her research has been continuously funded for three decades by the National Science Foundation and NIH's National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Current major grants include NSF funding for structured variability in vocal tract articulation dynamics and an IARPA contract for spoken human signal anonymization, totaling over $5 million in active funding. Byrd's research takes place in the Dynamic Imaging Science Center at the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience. She leads the USC SPAN (Speech Production and Articulation kNowledge) Research Group, which combines real-time MR imaging, linguistic experimentation, and machine learning to advance understanding of spoken language. Her team includes engineers, linguists, and neuroscientists working collaboratively on speech production research.

Jan MelchiorView profile

Researcher

• Unsupervised Machine Learning
• Probabilistic Models
• Deep Learning
• +4 more

Dr.-Ing. Jan Melchior is a Researcher at the Institute for Neural Computation within the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany. He has held the position of Doctoral Researcher since 2012 in Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott's group. Melchior completed his education at Ruhr-University Bochum, earning a Master of Computer Science (2012, thesis on Gaussian-Binary Restricted Boltzmann Machines) and a Bachelor of Computer Science (2009). His research focuses on unsupervised machine learning , emphasizing probabilistic models like Boltzmann machines and deep learning. Key interests include developmental-online learning, growing systems, and semi-supervised techniques, which he considers vital for generalization and knowledge integration. His work bridges machine learning with neuroscience, particularly in sequence memory, image statistics, and neural modeling. Melchior has supervised multiple students, including bachelor/master theses and study projects. He taught as an assistant for Machine Learning: Unsupervised Methods (2017) and led lab courses for Scientific Computing with Python (2015–2017). He developed PyDeep , a Python library for unsupervised learning (e.g., PCA, RBM, autoencoders).

Simon RoesslerView profile

Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Audio Technology
• Sound Design
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Simon Roessler is a Lecturer (Teacher for Special Tasks) at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Information and Communication. Holding a Master of Arts degree, he is actively affiliated with the CIVU – Center for Interaction, Visualization and Usability and the Something-with-Media-Center Flensburg (IMMZ), based in Room A 220a with contact email simon.roessler@hs-flensburg.de. His research centers on Human-Computer Interaction with specialized expertise in audio applications, encompassing: Sound Design and Film Sound production techniques Music Composition, Production, and Generative Music systems Foley Studio methodologies for sound effects creation Roessler teaches in the Media Informatics and Film & Media Arts programs, contributing to course planning and implementation while supporting university initiatives like the campus recording studio. His work integrates practical media production with usability research through CIVU and IMMZ collaborations.

Joke DaemsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Translation
• Empirical Translation Studies
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Joke Daems serves as Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction within Empirical Translation & Interpreting Studies at Ghent University. Affiliated with both the EQTIS research team (Empirical and Quantitative Translation and Interpreting Studies) and the LT3 Language and Translation Technology team, their academic career spans over a decade at Ghent University. Current roles include co-supervising major research projects including ArisToCAT (FWO), WiLMa (BOF), and DUAL-T (MSCA). Research focuses on the impact of translation technology across multiple domains: Machine translation integration in literary translation workflows Gender-inclusive translation strategies using adaptive technology Cognitive aspects of post-editing through eye-tracking and keystroke logging L2 writing processes enhanced by machine translation ( WiLMa project ) Bias detection in neural machine translation outputs Recent publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward gender-inclusive language applications (2022-2025), with 40% of recent work addressing gender bias in machine translation. Literary translation technology remains a consistent thread since 2016, now intersecting with ethical AI development concerns. Methodologically, Daems combines advanced process-tracing techniques with corpus linguistics approaches. Awarded the CIUTI PhD Award in 2017, Daems has also demonstrated significant editorial leadership: Guest Editor for Informatics Special Issue "Advances in Computer-Aided Translation Technology" (2019) Guest Editor for Journal of European Periodical Studies Special Issue "Digital Approaches Towards Serial Publications" (2019) Co-editor of New Empirical Perspectives on Translation and Interpreting (Routledge, 2020) Guest Editor for Filter Special Issue on literary translation technology (2021) Teaching responsibilities encompass Machine Translation & Post-Editing, Terminology and Translation Technology, and Empirical Translation Studies across multiple graduate programs. Daems actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses in human-computer interaction within translation studies while serving as external examiner for doctoral candidates.

Simon LobelsonView profile

Lecturer

• Opera
• Contemporary Vocal Music
• Contemporary Opera
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Dr. Simon Lobelson is a full-time Lecturer in Voice and Opera at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music , University of Sydney. With a distinguished performing career spanning four continents and 95 operatic roles, he combines practical expertise with academic rigor in vocal pedagogy, contemporary opera research, and musical adjudication. Doctorate in Contemporary Opera (DMA, University of Sydney 2022) 2019-2022 RTP Commonwealth Government Scholarship recipient Helpmann Award nominee (2019) and APRA AMCOS award winner (2020, 2021) His research focuses on contemporary vocal music and shattering operatic boundaries , with specific interest in: Modern vocal techniques Interdisciplinary performance art Language fluency (English/French/Italian/German) Conducting and adjudication methodologies Architectural sound design Recent academic outputs include the 2024 collaborative work Menarche (NIDA), Antarctica (2022) with ASKO/Schönberg Ensemble, and Breaking Glass (2020) which won national acclaim. Supervisory roles include HDR and honours students since 2024. As a performer, he specializes in roles ranging from Verdi's Macbeth to Henze's Elegy for Young Lovers , with notable collaborations at Sydney Festival , Opera Australia , and Sydney Chamber Opera .

• Microfluidics
• Acoustofluidics
• Surface acoustic waves
• +7 more

Professor Julien Reboud is a prominent researcher in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow, specializing in the integration of engineering and biology for healthcare applications. With extensive experience from his PhD in France and postdoctoral work in Singapore, he has established a strong track record in microfluidic systems development for cell-based assays, diagnostics, and drug discovery. His work bridges the gap between academic research and commercial applications, having co-founded companies like SAW Dx Ltd and NebuFlow Ltd. Reboud's research focuses on three main areas: acoustofluidics for sample manipulation with diagnostic applications, synthetic biology using microfluidics for artificial cell platforms, and low-cost/zero-cost diagnostics for resource-limited settings. His work emphasizes developing technologies suitable for low-resource environments, particularly in the developing world, where acoustic platforms offer low-cost, low-power solutions for complex bioassays without requiring large infrastructure. His expertise spans microfluidics, surface acoustic waves, phononics, microfabrication, cell-based assays, and synthetic biology. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on point-of-care diagnostic technologies, particularly for infectious diseases and veterinary applications. There's a clear trend toward developing integrated solutions that combine microfluidics with smartphone technology, blockchain, and AI for decision support in field settings. His work increasingly addresses global health challenges, with multiple publications focused on diagnostics for use in developing countries and resource-limited environments. The Royal Academy of Engineering ERA Foundation Entrepreneurs prize PhD prize in the French national start-up competition (2004) Highly Commended Technology and Innovation at the Times Higher Education Awards (2014) Professor Reboud has successfully translated his research into commercial applications through spin-out companies SAW Dx Ltd and NebuFlow Ltd. His work demonstrates strong industry collaboration, particularly in integrating microfluidic systems for diagnostics and drug discovery. His research group actively collaborates with healthcare professionals and researchers in Africa to develop and deploy diagnostic innovations in low-resource settings. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications and 15 patent applications (2 granted), his work has significant impact in both academic and commercial spheres. His research group develops advanced techniques for designing and fabricating acoustic systems, novel assay designs, and paper-based microfluidic solutions. The team works extensively on creating open innovations in diagnostics that can be deployed in resource-limited settings, covering both materials/processes for assays and digital technologies for field decision support.

Jonggi HongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• +3 more

Jonggi Hong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland (2021) and MS/BS degrees from KAIST (2014/2012). His research focuses on accessibility technologies, human-computer interaction (HCI), and AI applications, particularly addressing challenges for visually impaired users through machine learning and assistive systems. He has conducted research at Microsoft Research, Adobe Research, and the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute. His work explores user-system interactions via quantitative and qualitative methods, including studies on speech/image recognition errors, VR training for blind photography, and wearable haptic interfaces. Key projects include teachable object recognizers for non-experts and error detection in digital content. Hong serves as a Workshop Chair and Program Committee member for the ACM SIGACCESS ASSETS conference, promoting inclusive design principles in technology. Publications span venues like CHI, ASSETS, and W4A, emphasizing real-world accessibility solutions. His grants and advising activities are not explicitly listed, but he leads research on assistive machines, inclusive design, and AI-infused systems. Hong actively contributes to professional societies like ACM and maintains affiliations with labs such as the Intelligent Assistive Machines Lab.

• Music Technology
• Electronic and Acoustic Composition
• Algorithmic Composition
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Dr. Linda Antas is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Music Technology at Montana State University's School of Music within the College of Arts & Architecture. She holds a D.M.A. in Computer Music Composition from the University of Washington (2002). Her work bridges computational creativity with traditional music practices, specializing in code/GUI-based sound synthesis, algorithmic composition, and multimedia production. Antas actively contributes to music cognition research and physical computing applications using Raspberry Pi/Arduino platforms. Research & Teaching: Her research spans sonification, digital audio workstations, and composition for mixed media. Courses taught include Acoustic Composition, Sound Design & Synthesis, and Film Scoring. She explores interdisciplinary projects like Visual Music and multimedia installations. Recent Creative Works: Recent compositions include Still Shining (2024), Iridescence (2024), and Anpáwi Aíyokpaza (2023), showcasing her expertise in electronic/acoustic blending and visual-music integration. Her 2022 publication Composition Insights advances pedagogical methods in music creation. Awards & Grants: Notably nominated for the MuVi4 Visual Music Festival (2014) and Musica Nova Competition (2013). Secured grants like the 2023 Cave: The Brain's Big Bang project and Meru composition initiative from MSU Provost Office. Service: Served as SEAMUS Board Vice President (2011–2018), adjudicated national composition competitions, and conducted outreach through Museum of the Rockies events and Expanding Your Horizons workshops. Labs & Collaborations: Leads music technology labs focusing on physical computing and audiovisual systems. Collaborates with artists and scientists to develop innovative interdisciplinary works.

Jason ArcherView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Machine Communication
• Haptic Media Studies
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
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Jason Archer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities at Michigan Technological University. His research sits at the intersection of communication, media studies, science and technology studies (STS), and sensory studies, with a focus on human-machine communication and haptics. PhD, Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago MA, Communication, Wake Forest University BA, University of Iowa His research explores: Human-machine culture and robotic touch Sociotechnical constructions of disability Haptic holograms and sensory communication Material publics and media archaeology Technological embodiment and augmentation Recent publications analyze the da Vinci surgical robot, haptic media studies, and tactile interfaces in social robots. His collaborative work with Thomas Conner examines emerging visio-haptic apparatuses and technical materiality in digital communication.

Patrick LongView profile

Professor

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Music Technology
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Patrick Long serves as Dean of the School of the Arts and School of Humanities at Susquehanna University, where he is a Professor of Music. He holds a DMA from the Eastman School of Music and has over 80 compositions to his name, emphasizing live electronics and multimedia collaborations. His works have been performed internationally and featured in festivals like the Beijing Musicacoustica Festival. Long’s research focuses on composition, music technology, and percussion performance. He leads the Music Department, overseeing 13 faculty and 120 majors, and has developed innovative programs like the BM in Composition degree. Awards include the John C. Horn Award and multiple ASCAP recognitions. His discography includes seven commercial recordings, with an upcoming solo album. Long also performs in the rock band Faculty Lounge and consults on audio engineering projects. Education: Eastman School of Music (DMA 1996), Syracuse University (BM 1991) Research interests span composition techniques, music technology integration, and interdisciplinary performance. His compositions often blend live instruments with interactive electronics, as seen in works like Chimera and Marimba Lumina . Over 20 of his pieces receive regular international performances. Long’s teaching includes composition, theory, and music technology courses. He has mentored numerous students now active in academia and the music industry, such as David T. Little (Princeton PhD) and Erin Graham (Eastman School of Music). Grants and service include NASM accreditation leadership, curriculum development, and $350k in capital budget acquisitions for music facilities. His administrative roles include Department Head (2009–2012) and University Council member (2008–2014). Long maintains an active performance schedule as a percussionist and conductor, leading ensembles like the Susquehanna University Orchestra and collaborating with groups such as the Timaeus Ensemble.