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• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Linguistic Worldview
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Dorota Piekarczyk is a full Professor at the University of Marie Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, affiliated with the Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She has served since 2002 and held the position of Deputy Director at the Institute of Polish Philology from 2013-2019. Her research focuses on the intersections of language and cognition, particularly through semantic analysis , pragmatic frameworks , and linguistic worldview studies. She specializes in paratextual elements of publications, examining how covers, blurbs, and series information shape reader expectations and societal knowledge reception. The 2020 monograph on book covers represents her most comprehensive work on paratextual analysis. Her recent publications (2020-2019) investigate paratextual persuasion techniques popular culture integration in science communication publisher-reader dynamics while maintaining long-term contributions to floral categorization studies and cognitive schemata in texts. Scientific achievements include 2014 Prime Minister's Award for 'Metafory metatekstowe' ORCID: 0000-0002-8859-7897 648 total ministerial points across 12 publications

Shamik SenguptaView profile

Professor

• Wireless Networking & Mobile Computing
• Unmanned Autonomous Systems
• Cognitive Radio
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Shamik Sengupta is the Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) , where he serves as Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Executive Director of the Cybersecurity Center . He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida (2007) and a BE in Computer Science from Jadavpur University (2002). IEEE Senior Member Director, UNR Cybersecurity Center NSF CAREER Award Recipient

• Fashion in China
• Fashion Consumption
• Wearable Technology
• +7 more

Dr. Tim Lindgren is a Senior Lecturer in the Fashion program at the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With over thirty years of experience as a commercial fashion designer in Australia and China, he brings extensive industry expertise into his academic role. He is the study area coordinator for the fashion program and actively contributes to curriculum development, including the implementation of mid-year entry. He also serves as the Academic Integrity Officer and Equity Representative for the School of Design. PhD, Queensland University of Technology Master of Global Competition and Consumer Law, University of Melbourne Master of International Business (Hons), Griffith University Graduate Certificate of Research Commercialisation, QUT Tim’s research focuses on fashion in China, fashion consumption, wearable technology, policy and legal frameworks in fashion, and principles of the circular economy. His methodologies are primarily qualitative, involving field-based primary data collection. His teaching spans both practical and theoretical domains, including fashion studios, product development, and wearable technology. His recent publications (2010–2021) explore the evolving role of Chinese fashion designers, the Shanghai fashion system, branding in China, and the integration of industry experience into academia. These works reflect a consistent engagement with global fashion systems, cultural legitimacy, and sustainable innovation. Award-winning fashion label (specific awards not named) Tim supervises postgraduate research and is an expert witness in legal fashion matters. He contributes to Standards Australia and the International Standards Organization. He is also recognized for integrating equity, integrity, and sustainability into his pedagogical practice, preparing students to be ethical leaders in the global fashion industry. He leads research on the future of fashion and market failures, and his work emphasizes sustainable practices and systemic change within the fashion industry.

Vir V. PhohaView profile

Professor

• Cyber Security
• Machine Learning
• Biometrics
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Vir V. Phoha is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University's College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds multiple prestigious fellowships including AAAS, AAIA, IEEE, NAI, and SDPS, and was named an ACM Distinguished Scientist in 2008. Dr. Phoha's research spans across cybersecurity, machine learning, and biometrics. His work focuses on cutting across conventional disciplines to unify basic and common concepts, particularly in security (malignant systems, active authentication), machine learning (decision trees, statistical, and evolutionary methods), and computer networks (anomalies, optimization). He develops field-realizable defensive and offensive cyber-based systems using these methodologies. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on continuous authentication, biometric security, fake news detection, and adversarial challenges in cybersecurity. The research shows an evolution from traditional network security to more specialized areas like wearable device security, keystroke dynamics, and gait authentication. Scientific Awards: Fellow of AAAS, AAIA, IEEE, NAI, SDPS ACM Distinguished Scientist (2008) IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitor (2024-2026) ACM Distinguished Speaker (2012-2015) IEEE Region 1 Technological Innovation Award (2017) "Highest Impact Award" IEEE CVPR 2018 Workshop on Biometrics Dr. Phoha serves as an associate editor for the ACM journal, ACM Digital Threats: Research and Practice (DTRAP) , and as an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems (TCSS) . He has advised numerous students who have gone on to publish significant research in cybersecurity and biometrics. His work has been supported by grants from DARPA and NSF, including the development of the BB-MAS dataset which became one of IEEE DataPort's most popular datasets.

Matthew ThomsonView profile

Professor

• Branding
• Consumer-Brand Relationships
• Consumer Psychology
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Matthew Thomson is a Charles D. Schewe Faculty Fellow, Professor, and PhD Coordinator in the Department of Marketing at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts. His research focuses on consumer-brand relationships, branding strategies, and the psychological underpinnings of consumer behavior. He holds a PhD from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Indiana University, and a BA from McGill University. Key research areas include the impact of brand nicknames on equity, the role of group experiences in consumer well-being, and the effects of corporate social responsibility on brand trust. His work has appeared in top journals like the Journal of Marketing and Journal of Consumer Research , and he has received the 2021 AMA CBSIG Consumer Research in Practice Award. Thomson explores interdisciplinary intersections between marketing and psychology, examining how childhood environments shape anthropomorphic tendencies and how psychological distance influences consumer engagement. His recent articles emphasize methodological rigor in consumer-brand relationship studies and innovative solutions to modern challenges like data breaches and brand loyalty dynamics. Education: PhD (2004, USC), MBA (Indiana University), BA (McGill) Key Awards: 2021 AMA CBSIG Award for How Well Do Consumer-Brand Relationships Drive Customer Brand Loyalty?

Jessica EdlomView profile

Lecturer

• Strategic Communication
• Music Industry
• Brand Management
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Jessica Edlom serves as a PhD student and adjunct teacher at Karlstad University, actively contributing to strategic communication research within the global music industry. Her work bridges academic theory and practical industry challenges, with particular focus on digital transformation and fan-brand relationships. Her core research examines strategic communication practices, fan engagement dynamics, and transmedia marketing strategies in music. She investigates how artists like ABBA and Taylor Swift leverage phygital experiences to cultivate fan communities, exploring tensions between commercial imperatives and authenticity. Key interests include pandemic-era industry adaptation, value co-creation mechanisms, and the commodification of fan participation through choreographed engagement. Analysis of her publication timeline reveals a clear evolution from foundational studies on Nordic music branding (2017-2019) toward cutting-edge explorations of immersive technologies and fan experience design (2023-2025). Recurring thematic threads include the strategic mobilization of fan communities through social media, authenticity maintenance in digital branding, and industry adaptation to technological disruption. Her methodological approach frequently employs strategy-as-practice frameworks to uncover practitioner-level tensions in brand work.

Jack ChenView profile

Professor

• Chinese Literature
• Classical Chinese Literature
• Medieval Chinese Literature
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Jack Chen is a Professor of Chinese Literature and Department Chair at the University of Virginia's Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures and Cultures, with additional affiliation to the Institute of the Humanities and Global Cultures. His office is located in Wilson Hall, where he holds weekly office hours. Previously, he taught at UCLA and Wellesley College. Education BA in Literature, Yale University MA in Comparative Literature, University of Michigan PhD in Comparative Literature, Harvard University Research Focus Chen specializes in classical and medieval Chinese literature (100-900 CE), particularly the Tang Dynasty. His interdisciplinary work bridges traditional literary analysis with computational methods, exploring: The history of information management in imperial China Gossip and anecdote as cultural artifacts Digital humanities approaches to East Asian texts Ghost poetry and supernatural narratives Current projects include developing computational tools for classical Chinese corpora and studying early medieval anecdotal collections. Publication Trends Recent articles (2022-2024) demonstrate three key themes: 1) Integration of digital humanities with classical Chinese textual analysis, 2) Re-examination of literary history through spatial/temporal frameworks, and 3) Genre studies of Tang Dynasty narratives like Chuanqi tales. Computational methods feature prominently across publications. Professional Activities No awards, grants, or supervised students are mentioned in available sources. His departmental leadership includes curriculum development for Chinese Language & Literature and East Asian Studies programs.

Elvis WagnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Assessment
• Bilingual/Bicultural
• Language Comprehension and Development
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Elvis Wagner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development, specializing in second language oral communicative competence and listening comprehension assessment. His research examines how L2 listeners process spontaneous spoken language versus scripted classroom materials. Research interests include: Assessment methodologies for language proficiency Bilingual/bicultural education dynamics Language comprehension and development in second language acquisition Authentic spoken text applications in testing His publication trends reveal sustained focus on language testing innovation (2020-2025), with 5 of 7 recent articles addressing L2 listening comprehension, pandemic-era testing adaptations, and technology-driven assessment tools like the Duolingo English Test. Key journals include Language Assessment Quarterly and Journal of Asia TEFL. Scientific recognition includes: International Language Testing Association's 'Best Article in Language Testing' award (2008) for 'Video Listening Tests: What are They Measuring?' Dr. Wagner actively advises TESOL and world languages students while teaching courses spanning undergraduate methods (MGSE 4427/4428) to graduate assessment (TESL 8636). His work demonstrates significant grant activity in language testing validation and pandemic-responsive assessment design, though specific grants aren't detailed in the source text. Current research addresses evolving challenges in language assessment, including AI-driven testing platforms and cross-cultural validation of listening comprehension metrics.

Oliver DoubleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Stand-up Comedy
• Alternative Comedy
• Variety Theatre
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Dr. Oliver Double is a Senior Lecturer in Comic and Popular Performance at the University of Kent, where he has taught since 1999. He specializes in stand-up comedy, alternative comedy, and variety theatre, with a focus on first-person audience engagement and historical analysis. As Deputy Head of School, he contributes to academic leadership while maintaining an active research profile. Established the British Stand-Up Comedy Archive (BSUCA) at Templeman Library, Canterbury Interviews Editor of Comedy Studies journal His research explores direct performer-audience dynamics, including works on Karl Valentin, Brechtian cabaret, and punk rock's theatrical dimensions. Key themes include comedy's sociocultural impact, performance authenticity, and the transformation of personal experiences into material. Recent publications analyze Laura Lexx's mental health narratives, tracing terminology origins of stand-up, and examining rehearsal processes. His teaching integrates archival resources and performance theory, preparing students for careers in comedy and related fields. Active in public scholarship, he contributes to documentaries and maintains an ongoing creative practice through the Funny Rabbit comedy club and solo performances like Break a Leg (2015) and Saint Pancreas (2006).

Julian FierrezView profile

Professor

• Biometrics
• Signal and Image Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• +6 more

Julian Fierrez is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. With an h-index of 74 and over 20,000 citations, his work spans biometrics, signal/image processing, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Key research areas include: Biometric anti-spoofing and DeepFakes detection Mobile and behavioral biometrics Bias/fairness in AI systems Biometric applications in e-health and education Security in multimodal biometric systems His recent publications show strong focus on deep learning applications for biometric security, with specific subfields including fake detection, keystroke authentication, facial analysis for Parkinson detection, and privacy-preserving AI. He serves as Associate Editor for multiple IEEE and Elsevier journals. Scientific distinctions include: IAPR Young Biometrics Investigator Award (2017) Miguel Catalan Award to Best Researcher under 40 (2017) EURASIP Best PhD Award (2012) EBF European Biometric Industry Award (2006) Prof. Fierrez leads the BiDA Lab and supervises students like Ruben Tolosana and Aythami Morales. Current projects include BBforTAI (Biometrics and Behavior for Unbiased & Trustworthy AI) and PRIMA (Privacy Matters). He also contributes to standardization efforts in biometric evaluation.

Benjamin GarnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Social Media Marketing
• Wine Tourism
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Benjamin Garner serves as Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), maintaining an active research program from his office in COB 312I. His contact information includes email bgarner3@uca.edu and phone (501) 450-5329, reflecting ongoing institutional affiliation. Dr. Garner's research centers on consumer behavior in experiential marketing contexts with three primary thrusts: Social media engagement dynamics in wine tourism and farmers' markets Authenticity construction through scarcity and sustainability messaging Innovative business education pedagogy including flipped classroom methodologies Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological emphasis on ethnographic observation and text-mining of user-generated content across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. His work uniquely bridges agricultural marketing contexts with digital communication strategies, particularly examining how language structures influence consumer perceptions of authenticity. No scientific awards or student advising information appears in available records. Similarly, grant funding details and laboratory affiliations remain undocumented in the provided materials, though his publication output indicates sustained research activity across multiple scholarly domains.

Gonca Bilge ÖzelView profile

Associate Professor

• Food Engineering
• Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
• Food Analysis
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gonca Bilge Özel is an Associate Professor at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Food Engineering Department. She also serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering since 2023. Previously, she was an Associate Professor at Konya Food and Agriculture University, where she held administrative positions as Department Head (2021) and Deputy Department Head (2019). Current Position: Associate Professor, Yeditepe University, Faculty of Engineering, Food Engineering Department Administrative Role: Vice Dean of Faculty of Engineering (2023-present) Previous Position: Associate Professor at Konya Food and Agriculture University (2018-2022) Dr. Özel received her PhD in Food Engineering from Hacettepe University (2010-2016), with a thesis on "Laser-induced plasma spectroscopy in elemental analysis of foods." She also holds a Master's degree in Bioengineering (2008-2010) and an undergraduate degree in Food Engineering (2003-2008), both from Hacettepe University. Her research primarily focuses on food analysis using advanced spectroscopic techniques, particularly Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). She has made significant contributions to food authenticity, adulteration detection, elemental analysis, and non-thermal food processing methods like pulsed electric field technology. Her work spans across various food matrices including dairy products, meat, coffee, grains, and beverages. Dr. Özel has led and participated in numerous research projects, including EU-funded H2020 projects and national TÜBİTAK projects. She has supervised multiple Master's theses and is currently supervising PhD students. Her research has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals and several patents related to LIBS applications in food analysis. Poster Prize at 8th International Conference on Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS 2014) As an educator, Dr. Özel teaches undergraduate courses such as Food Engineering Operations and Process Design, Food Process Engineering, and Food Chemistry, as well as graduate courses in Advanced Analytical Methods and Biosensors. She has also been involved in industry collaborations with companies like Deltamed Life Sciences and NANOSENS Advanced Technologies.

Toni SchmaderView profile

Professor

• Stereotyping and Prejudice
• Gender and Gender Roles
• Implicit Bias
• +6 more

Toni Schmader is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She directs the Social Identity Lab and the Engendering Success in STEM Consortium. Her research examines how social identities and stereotypes impact motivation, performance, and organizational culture, with a focus on implicit bias, identity threat, and bias-mitigating interventions. PhD in Psychology, University of California-Santa Barbara (1999) Her work spans Social & Personality Psychology , Cognitive Science , and Health Psychology , addressing issues like gender disparities in STEM, authenticity in professional environments, and cultural constraints on identity. Recent publications analyze allyship barriers, inclusive workplace cultures, and systemic interventions to combat stereotyping. Over 70 peer-reviewed publications Co-authored Stereotype Threat: Theory, Process, and Application (Oxford University Press, 2012) Scientific accolades include: Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring (2022) European Association of Social Psychology Theory-Innovation Award (2020-2021) Canada Research Chair (2011-2016, 2014-2019) SPSP Daniel Wegner Theoretical Innovation Prize (2018) SPSP Fellow (2012) She has mentored graduate students such as Lucy De Souza (Jenessa Shapiro Graduate Research Award winner) and Carmelle Bareket-Shavit (SSHRC CGSM awardee). Her lab investigates stereotype threat, communal roles, and shame/guilt dynamics through interdisciplinary methods.

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning for Security
• IoT Security
• +5 more

Dr Raja Akrom is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science , School of Natural and Computing Sciences , University of Aberdeen since July 2020. Previously, he held research positions at Royal Holloway, University of London (Post Doctoral Research Assistant), University of Waikato (Research Fellow), and Edinburgh Napier University (Senior Research Fellow). PhD in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London MSc in Information Security and Computer Science from Royal Holloway and University of Agriculture, Faisalabad BSc in Mathematics and Physics from University of the Punjab His research focuses on user-centric applied security and privacy architectures , data ownership in heterogeneous computing , security for machine learning , and security in emerging technologies such as blockchain, UAVs/drones, and autonomous vehicles. Key technical interests include smart card security, cryptographic protocols, IoT security, and Trusted Execution Environments. The article list reveals expertise in: edge computing security (DECML 2025), medical AI applications (2024), embedded device ownership (CO-TSM 2024), NFC transaction security (2024), and malware detection with ML (2024). Earlier work explored UAV security , blockchain governance , and smart card protocols . Currently teaching courses in Operating Systems , Secure Software Design , and Enterprise Security Architecture . Supervises postgraduate MSc Cybersecurity program.

• Latin Literature
• Patristics
• Medieval Studies
• +7 more

Gert Partoens is a full professor at the Faculty of Arts, KU Leuven, where he serves as head of the Institute for Classical Studies. He is a member of the Latin Literature Research Group and LECTIO – KU Leuven Institute for the Study of the Transmission of Texts, Ideas and Images in Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Additionally, he participates in university governance as a member (ZAP) of both the Faculty Council of Arts and the Artesraad. Professor Partoens' research focuses on Latin literature, particularly patristic and medieval texts with a specialization in Augustine studies, textual transmission, and manuscript analysis. His expertise spans: Early Christian theology and literature Manuscript studies and textual criticism Reception history of classical and patristic authors Medieval exegesis, particularly of Pauline epistles Canon formation in late antiquity His recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Augustine's reception, particularly examining how medieval scholars interpreted and transmitted his works. Partoens has produced numerous critical editions, including volumes in the prestigious Corpus Christianorum series, and has increasingly focused on sermon corpora and homiliary collections. His methodological approach combines textual criticism with reception history to trace how classical and patristic texts were understood across different historical periods. Professor Partoens is actively involved in multiple research projects extending through 2027, including studies on canon formation mechanisms, early witnesses to semi-Pelagianism, and the transmission of Pomerius' De vita contemplativa. His work often involves international collaboration, particularly with institutions like SISMEL in Bologna, and contributes significantly to our understanding of how texts traveled and were transformed throughout the medieval period. As an educator, Partoens teaches courses on early Christian and medieval Latin language and literature, classical Latin, textual criticism, and edition techniques, training the next generation of scholars in philological methods and classical reception studies.