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• Modern Chinese literature
• Cinema and film history
• Cultural history
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Christopher Rea is a Professor of Modern Chinese Literature in the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. He serves as a faculty member and former Associate Head of the Department of Asian Studies, former Director of the Centre for Chinese Research, an associate of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative, and a Faculty Fellow of St. John's College. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2008) and a B.A. from Dartmouth College (1999). Rea's research focuses on the modern Chinese-speaking world, with particular expertise in Chinese literature, cinema, print culture, translation, and the cultural history of humor and deception. His scholarly approach bridges literary analysis, cultural history, and film studies, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective on modern Chinese cultural production. He is particularly known for his work on Republican-era China (1912-1949), exploring how cultural forms evolved during this transformative period. His major publications reveal a trajectory from studies of humor and laughter in modern China ( The Age of Irreverence , 2015) to literary hoaxes and deception ( The Book of Swindles , 2017), Chinese cinema ( Chinese Film Classics , 2021), and research methodology ( Where Research Begins , 2022). His current projects include China on the Make: Stories of Chinese Deception and The Unfinished Comedy , a sequel to The Age of Irreverence . National Endowment for the Arts Translation Fellowship (2024) UBC Dean of Arts Mentorship Award (2024) UBC Killam Research Prize (2022) Joseph Levenson Book Prize (2017) Rea actively supervises graduate students and has developed significant digital resources, including the Chinese Film Classics project (chinesefilmclassics.org) featuring 40+ subtitled Chinese films and 22 video lectures, and a YouTube channel with over 250 videos on Chinese cinema and culture. His teaching extends to free online courses on The Modern Chinese Novel and early Chinese cinema, demonstrating his commitment to making scholarly resources accessible beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Xavier BrussetView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Operations Management
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Xavier Brusset is a Professor in Supply Chain at SKEMA Business School since 2016, where he also serves as Director of the PRISM Research Center since 2017. Previously, he held professorial positions at Toulouse Business School (2015-2016) and ESSCA School of Management (2009-2015), where he was responsible for the Master 2 in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program. His academic journey includes a PhD in Management Sciences from Université Catholique de Louvain (2010) and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense (2016). His research spans multiple critical areas in supply chain management, with particular focus on supply chain resilience, blockchain applications, weather risk management, and pandemic impacts on supply chains. Brusset has developed innovative approaches to understanding how supply chain partners interact, how information affects their behavior, and how external disruptions like weather anomalies and pandemics impact operational efficiency. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications, often developing decision-support tools for managers facing complex supply chain challenges. Brusset's publication record shows a clear evolution of research interests, beginning with foundational work on supply chain contracts and information sharing, then expanding to weather risk management, and most recently focusing on pandemic disruptions and blockchain applications. His 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) demonstrate increasing sophistication in modeling complex supply chain phenomena, with particular emphasis on network effects, ripple effects, and multi-echelon optimization under disruption scenarios. Editorial board member of Logistics Research Editor of International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management (2022-2023) Recognized EU expert for CINEA research projects evaluation Organizer of the Colloquium on European Research in Retailing (CERR) Reviewer for multiple top journals including International Journal of Production Economics As an advisor, Brusset has supervised doctoral students including R. Alkhudary (co-director, Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas) and V. Capocasale (rapporteur). His professional experience extends beyond academia to include industry roles in financial markets and logistics technology, having co-founded WebLogistix, a platform for sharing logistics information in Argentina. His research has practical applications across multiple sectors, particularly in retail, food supply chains, and manufacturing, where he develops tools to help managers mitigate risks and optimize operations under uncertainty.

Jerry K. HoepnerView profile

Professor

• Cognitive-Communication Disorders
• Aphasia Rehabilitation
• Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
• +5 more

Dr. Jerry K. Hoepner serves as Professor and Assistant Chair in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's College of Health and Human Sciences, where he has taught full-time since 2007 after beginning part-time in 2003. His roles include Student Engagement Coordinator and CSD Ambassadors Advisor, with clinical supervision remaining integral to his work. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, an M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UWEC, a B.S. in Psychology from Minnesota State University - Mankato, and an A.A. from Bethany Lutheran College. He holds ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP) and Wisconsin State Licensure. Dr. Hoepner's research pioneers video self-modeling interventions, counseling methodologies, and healthcare perceptions for individuals with acquired cognitive-communication disorders, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI) and aphasia. His innovative work encompasses the Chippewa Valley Aphasia Camp, Thursday Night Poets collective, and TBIconneCT/FUNconneCT social communication interventions. As co-founder of ASHA SIG20 for Counseling in CSD and the UWEC CSD SoTL Lab, he bridges scholarship with clinical practice while editing Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders . His publication trajectory reveals intensifying focus on qualitative analysis of patient experiences, project-based rehabilitation techniques, and counseling integration within SLP practice, with recent work examining poetry interventions, telehealth delivery, and sociolinguistic assessment frameworks. His distinguished recognition includes: ASHA Fellow designation (2021) UW System Regent's Teaching Excellence Award (2020) CAPCSD Distinguished Contribution Award (2023) Aphasia Access President's Award (2023) Multiple mentoring and scholarly honors Dr. Hoepner has mentored countless undergraduate research projects and graduate committees while securing federal TBI grants. His clinical leadership extends through Aphasia Access podcast contributions and statewide intervention programs that transform rehabilitation paradigms. His laboratory initiatives—including the SoTL Lab and project-based brain injury groups—embody his commitment to experiential learning, where students engage in camp immersion, clinical apprenticeships, and community-driven research that reshapes neurorehabilitation practices.

Audrey LambView profile

Professor

• Mechanistic enzymology
• Metabolic pathways
• Structural biology
• +4 more

Dr. Audrey Lamb is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Sciences. She joined UTSA in 2020 after rising to full professor at the University of Kansas, where she served as interim dean of graduate studies in 2019. Her leadership extends to professional organizations, including serving as an elected council member for the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Dr. Lamb received her B.S. in Chemistry from Furman University in 1993 and her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1998. She completed postdoctoral studies in biochemistry at Northwestern University before beginning her academic career at the University of Kansas in 2003. Dr. Lamb's research focuses on understanding bacterial pathogenesis through mechanistic enzymology and structural biology. Her lab investigates how human pathogens biosynthesize metallophores for metal ion scavenging and riboflavin (Vitamin B2) biosynthesis pathways. These studies aim to identify targets for novel antibiotic development against multidrug-resistant pathogens. Her work spans bacterial enzymology, structural biology, and metabolic pathway analysis, with applications in antimicrobial drug design. Analysis of Dr. Lamb's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on enzyme mechanisms in bacterial metabolism, particularly in metallophore and riboflavin biosynthesis pathways. Her work combines structural biology with kinetic analysis to elucidate catalytic mechanisms. Many publications investigate enzymes from pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Trypanosoma cruzi, highlighting the translational potential of her basic science research for antimicrobial development. Dr. Lamb has received notable recognition including: Election as a 2022 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Award-winning teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels Dr. Lamb has mentored numerous students and postdoctoral fellows, with many alumni now in academic, industrial, and research positions. Her lab has received funding from prestigious sources including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, American Lung Association, and W.M. Keck Foundation. She actively collaborates with researchers at Loyola University Chicago, Texas A&M University, University of Kansas Medical Center, and UTSA's Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. The Lamb Lab maintains a comprehensive suite of equipment for protein biochemistry and structural studies, including multiple AKTA FPLCs, a stopped-flow spectrophotometer, crystallization robot, various spectrophotometers, and HPLCs. This infrastructure supports their research on enzyme mechanisms and structural biology of bacterial metabolic pathways.

Hirokatsu KataokaView profile

Researcher

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +5 more

Hirokatsu Kataoka serves as Chief Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in Japan, with multiple academic affiliations including Academic Visitor at the Visual Geometry Group (VGG) at University of Oxford, Visiting Associate Professor at Keio University, and Adjunct Associate Professor at Tokyo Denki University. He is Principal Investigator of both cvpaper.challenge and LIMIT.Lab, and serves as Research Advisor for SB Intuitions. Dr. Kataoka earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Keio University (April 2011 - March 2014), where he received the Fujiwara Prize in 2014 as valedictorian equivalent. His research primarily focuses on innovative pre-training methodologies that eliminate dependency on natural image datasets, with his Formula-Driven Supervised Learning (FDSL) framework being particularly influential in the field. Kataoka's research interests center around representation learning with limited data resources, including zero-shot, unsupervised, and synthetic learning approaches. His work explores how visual/multimodal models can be effectively trained with minimal real-world data, addressing critical ethical concerns related to large-scale datasets. He has pioneered methods using fractal geometry, mathematical formulas, and procedural generation to create effective pre-training frameworks that rival traditional ImageNet-based approaches. His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward solving the challenges of learning with limited resources, with recent work expanding FDSL to audio processing, microfossil analysis, and visible-to-infrared translation. His papers consistently address the core challenge of building robust visual recognition systems without relying on massive annotated datasets, with increasing focus on practical applications across diverse domains. Scientific Awards & Recognition ACCV 2020 Best Paper Honorable Mention Award for 'Pre-training without Natural Images' AIST Best Paper Award (2019, 2022) BMVC 2023 Best Industry Paper Finalist Featured in MIT Technology Review His 3D ResNets paper ranks among the top 0.5% most-cited CVPR papers over a five-year period Dr. Kataoka actively advises numerous researchers across multiple institutions, with his research team comprising Ph.D. and Master's students from various universities. He has served as Area Chair for CVPR 2024 and 2025, will serve as IEEE TPAMI Associate Editor beginning in 2025, and organizes the LIMIT Workshop series at major computer vision conferences. His LIMIT.Lab, established in June 2025, serves as a collaboration hub focused on building multimodal AI models under constrained resources including compute, data, and labels.

Alexa QuinnView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Teacher Education
• +3 more

Dr. Alexa Quinn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education at James Madison University's College of Education. Her research focuses on culturally responsive teaching, family-school interactions, and inclusive education practices. She holds a terminal degree in Education and is dedicated to preparing future educators to address the diverse needs of students, particularly in early childhood and elementary settings. Her work emphasizes the importance of teacher training programs that foster cultural competence and self-efficacy, alongside strategies for supporting students with disabilities. Dr. Quinn’s scholarship bridges theory and practice, advocating for policies that prioritize equitable educational access and family engagement. Her publications span topics such as inquiry-based learning, morning meeting practices in social studies, and the role of wordless picturebooks in multilingual families. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to teacher education and policy-relevant research reflect her commitment to impactful educational solutions. Dr. Quinn advises no listed students and does not mention current grants or labs, though her research interests suggest involvement in collaborative projects focused on early childhood education equity and teacher development.

• Portuguese colonial history
• Jesuit missionary history
• Island studies
• +8 more

Prof. Dr. Pamila Gupta is a Professor at WiSER (Wits Institute for Social and Economic Research), University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, since 2008. Beginning January 2023, she will transition to a Research Professorship at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, affiliated with the Centre for Gender and Africa Studies (CGAS). She earned her PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University. Education: PhD in Anthropology, Columbia University Her research spans Portuguese colonial history in India, Indian Ocean heritage, and affective dimensions of South African architecture. She examines visual cultures through Zanzibari photography archives and explores intersections of cosmopolitanism and creolization. Recent work focuses on historical ruptures in Zanzibar, including British protectionism, Omani sultanate, and post-1964 integration into Tanzania. The collected articles demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach, combining anthropology , visual theory , and historical ethnography to analyze topics such as water symbolism , urban mobility , and decolonization across Indian Ocean and African contexts. Methodologies include archival analysis, sensory studies, and material culture critique. Projects include a critical examination of Capital Art Studio's photographic archive in Zanzibar, tracing its role as visual curator of the island's transformation through British/Omani periods to contemporary tourism.

Pierre MarionView profile

Researcher

• Deep Learning Theory
• Optimization of Neural Networks
• Generative Models
• +2 more

Pierre Marion is a Researcher at INRIA Paris, working within the Sierra research team since September 2025. His work focuses on the theoretical foundations of deep learning and he is beginning to explore applications of AI in mathematics. Marion has established collaborations across multiple institutions including EPFL, Sorbonne Université, and Google DeepMind. His educational background includes: Engineering degree from École polytechnique (2015-2018) with specialization in Applied Mathematics Master's degree from Sorbonne Université (2019-2020) PhD from Sorbonne Université (2020-2023) under the supervision of Gérard Biau and Jean-Philippe Vert Postdoctoral research at EPFL (2024) supervised by Lénaïc Chizat Marion's research interests primarily focus on the theory of deep learning, where he investigates the optimization and statistical properties of various neural network architectures. His work spans from shallow networks to complex generative models, with a particular emphasis on understanding the mathematical foundations that govern deep learning performance. Recently, he has begun exploring applications of AI in mathematical research, aiming to bridge the gap between theoretical machine learning and mathematical discovery. His research often combines rigorous theoretical analysis with practical implications for training deep neural networks. Analysis of Marion's recent publications reveals several key trends in his research. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of large learning rates in optimization dynamics, demonstrating how they can accelerate convergence in logistic regression and prevent memorization in score-based generative models. His work on attention mechanisms has provided theoretical guarantees for their effectiveness in specific tasks like single-location regression and clustering. Additionally, Marion has extensively studied the connections between residual networks and neural ordinary differential equations , establishing generalization bounds and exploring scaling properties in the large-depth regime. His earlier work included contributions to natural language processing and quasi-Monte Carlo methods, reflecting a broad mathematical foundation that informs his current deep learning research. Marion has received several notable scientific awards: Runner-up PhD Award of AFIA (French Association for Artificial Intelligence) in 2024 Google PhD Fellowship in 2022 Ecole polytechnique Grand Prize of Research Internships in 2018 As an advisor, Marion currently supervises PhD student Yu-Han Wu (since 2024), with whom he has co-authored multiple publications on large learning rates and denoising score matching. Previously, he co-supervised several Master's students including Seorim Park, Yerkin Yesbay, and Nathan Doumèche. Marion has been actively involved in the machine learning community through conference organization (NeurIPS@Paris meetups), session chairing (ICSDS 2022), and extensive reviewing activities. He has served as a reviewer for top journals including JASA and Annals of Statistics, and conferences including NeurIPS and ICLR, where he was recognized as a top reviewer at NeurIPS 2023. Marion is a member of the Sierra research team at INRIA Paris, which focuses on machine learning theory and applications. He has also collaborated with researchers at CREST (Center for Research in Economics and Statistics), as evidenced by his participation in seminars organized by Anna Korba and Karim Lounici. His work often bridges theoretical computer science, statistics, and applied mathematics, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern machine learning research.

Ricardo ValerdiView profile

Professor

• Systems Engineering
• Cost Estimation
• Parametric Modeling
• +15 more

Ricardo Valerdi is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona's College of Engineering. He is a Distinguished Outreach Professor, Faculty Athletics Representative for the Big 12 Conference and NCAA, and a member of the Graduate Faculty. His academic journey includes positions at MIT (2005–2011) and continuous service at the University of Arizona since 2011, with current roles beginning in 2018 and ongoing leadership since 2020. His educational background includes a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California, an MS in System Architecture and Engineering from the same institution, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Diego. Valerdi's research spans systems engineering, cost estimation, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital engineering, sports analytics, and test and evaluation of complex systems. He is renowned for his work on the Constructive Systems Engineering Cost Model (COSYSMO) and has pioneered the integration of virtual reality with MBSE. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on executable modeling, systems thinking education, cost modeling convergence, and applications in space and defense systems. His body of work from 2020 to 2025 shows a consistent trajectory in advancing digital engineering tools, integrating immersive technologies into systems design, refining parametric cost models, and assessing systems thinking competencies in education. The publications emphasize interdisciplinary applications, including space missions, ERP systems, and cyber resiliency, demonstrating a blend of theoretical and applied systems engineering. Best paper award, Journal of Systems Engineering International Council of Systems Engineering, Summer I 2016 Foreign Member, Mexican Academy of Engineering, Summer I 2016 Frank Freiman Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cost Estimation and Parametric Modeling, International Cost Estimating & Analysis Association, Fall 2015 Dr. Valerdi has advised numerous graduate students and led educational initiatives integrating industry-focused projects. He founded and co-edited the Journal of Enterprise Transformation and served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cost Analysis and Parametrics. He has received significant recognition and grants supporting research in systems engineering cost modeling, human systems integration, and digital transformation. His leadership extends to service as a Fulbright Scholar, visiting professor at West Point, and visiting fellow of the UK Royal Academy of Engineering. He leads research teams focused on cost estimation, digital engineering, and systems integration, often collaborating with defense and aerospace stakeholders. His labs and initiatives emphasize virtual reality integration, executable modeling, and systems thinking assessment. Future work is expected to further explore AI-driven cost models, digital twins for complex systems, and scalable frameworks for MBSE adoption across domains.

• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Narrative Inquiry
• +4 more

Cheryl J. Craig is Professor and Chair of Teaching & Teacher Education, holding the Houston Endowment Endowed Chair of Urban Education in Texas A&M University's Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture. As Founding Director of the Collaborative for Innovations in Teacher Education (CITE) and current Chair of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT), she leads transformative initiatives in teacher preparation. Her research employs narrative inquiry to investigate how educational reforms impact teachers' professional knowledge and practices in urban schools serving underserved children. Craig critically examines policy-driven changes to teachers' knowing, doing, and being, revealing unintended consequences for student learning through methodologically innovative studies bridging curriculum and teaching. Recent publications (2021-2023) demonstrate sustained focus on equity-centered teacher education reform amid crises, with growing attention to STEM development, gender dynamics, and international perspectives. Her narrative methodology consistently highlights marginalized educators' counter-stories while analyzing systemic constraints on professional agency. Craig's exceptional contributions have earned top honors including AERA Fellow status (2011) and dual Division K lifetime awards (2021), making her the only scholar to receive both Exemplary Research and Legacy Career Awards in the same year. AERA Fellow (2011) AERA Division B Curriculum Lifetime Achievement Award (2012) ISATT ST2AR Award for Exemplary Contributions (2019) AERA Division K Exemplary Research Award (2021) AERA Division K Legacy Career Award (2021) SEHD Senior Scholar Research Excellence Award (2022) Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award (2023) She has mentored 20 doctoral students whose dissertations explore narrative inquiries across diverse educational contexts, while leading major NSF grants addressing STEM equity including UH-ACCESS (2020-2025) and UH-LEAD (2018-2025). UH-ACCESS: Advancing Cultural and Computational Engagement in STEM Scholars (NSF, 2020-2025) UH-LEAD: Leadership through Equity and Advocacy Development (NSF, 2018-2025) STEM Scholarship Program with PARENT Support (NSF, 2018-2025) ESPRIT de Corps: Expanding STEM Professionals Roles in Teaching (NSF, 2018-2021) Through CITE and the Portfolio Group (the world's oldest teacher research collective), Craig fosters knowledge communities that transform teacher education while promoting reciprocal learning among educators globally.

• Foundation Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Working Platform Design
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Brian Solan is a Lecturer in Foundation Engineering at the Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment, Ulster University. His expertise spans foundation engineering, structural engineering, and environmental resilience, with particular focus on infrastructure stability under extreme conditions. Dr. Solan received his education at: Regional Technical College Dundalk (now Institute of Technology) - Civil Engineering studies beginning in 1986 Queen's University Belfast - BEng Honours (1st Class) in June 1991 Queen's University Belfast - PhD in Structural Engineering in 1996 Dr. Solan's research interests center on foundation engineering and infrastructure resilience. His work examines working platform design, traffic loading of infrastructure structures, implementation of Eurocode 7 standards, and the impact of extreme weather flooding on historic arch structures. He has expanded his research into environmental engineering, particularly wastewater treatment and sustainable methods for removing contaminants from water systems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges traditional civil engineering with contemporary environmental challenges, addressing critical infrastructure needs in the face of climate change. Dr. Solan's recent publications demonstrate a shift toward environmentally focused research while maintaining his foundation in structural engineering. His work increasingly addresses the intersection of infrastructure engineering and environmental sustainability, with particular attention to wastewater treatment technologies, emerging contaminants, and climate change adaptation for built heritage. This evolution reflects broader trends in engineering research toward more sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions. Dr. Solan has received recognition for his work, including: Adrian Long Award (December 3, 2020) Royal Society Travel Scholarship for collaborative work with Professor Robert Ettema at the University of Colorado Dr. Solan has been actively involved in research funding and collaboration. He served as Principal Investigator for the 'Short-span bridge scour under submerged flood flow conditions' project (2015-2017) and was a Co-Investigator on the 'Infrastructure Compromise Avoidance' project (2018-2020). His research has attracted funding supporting both structural engineering and environmental sustainability initiatives. He contributes to the academic community through peer review activities, including for the Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Ground Improvement journal. Dr. Solan maintains professional affiliations with the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and is a graduate member of the Institution of Structural Engineers. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and sanitation, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action. His research bridges traditional engineering disciplines with contemporary environmental challenges, positioning him at the intersection of infrastructure resilience and sustainable development.

Yingfei XiongView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Programming Languages

Yingfei Xiong is an active Associate Professor at Peking University, China, specializing in software engineering and programming languages. With a consistent research trajectory from 2013 through 2026, Xiong has established themselves as a prominent figure in the software engineering research community, regularly contributing to top-tier conferences including SPLASH, ICSE, ASE, and PLDI. Dr. Xiong's research primarily focuses on program synthesis, automated program repair, and software analysis techniques. Their work bridges theoretical programming language concepts with practical software engineering applications, particularly in developing novel approaches for code generation, bug fixing, and program optimization. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between traditional software engineering, programming languages theory, and emerging AI techniques. Analysis of Xiong's publication trends reveals a clear evolution in research focus, beginning with foundational work in API transformations and program adaptation around 2013-2016, shifting toward program repair techniques from 2017-2020, and most recently incorporating machine learning and neural approaches into program synthesis and repair (2021-2026). The work consistently addresses practical challenges in software development while maintaining theoretical rigor, with increasing integration of AI techniques in recent years. Dr. Xiong has served in various leadership roles across the software engineering conference ecosystem, including program committee membership and session chair positions at major conferences. Their extensive service demonstrates recognition by peers as a subject matter expert in software engineering and programming languages research. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, the sustained publication record suggests successful research funding.

Isabel GabbeView profile

Professor

• Piano Performance
• Music Education
• Chamber Music
• +5 more

Isabel Gabbe , University Professor of Piano & Piano Didactics at Mozarteum University Salzburg's Innsbruck Department since 2016, is a German-French pianist and music educator with extensive international experience. She heads the Music Education Department and contributes to artistic higher education through her work with the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA) and the Austrian Society for Music and Medicine (ÖGFMM). Studied with Hans Leygraf and Rainer Becker Certified music physiologist Founder of "Moments Musicaux" festival in France Active in teacher training across Europe and South America Her research focuses on music education , physiological piano teaching methods , and musicians' health . Isabel integrates creative approaches to piano instruction for children, emphasizing cross-cultural communication through music. Her recent work explores alternative keyboard techniques and inclusive pedagogy. Professor Gabbe's publications analyze piano didactics, including " Alles ist erlaubt, nur nicht Alles spielen! " on practical repertoire use and " Musizieren lernen? Ein Kinderspiel! " on playful learning approaches. She contributes to Schott Verlag's "Üben&Musizieren" series and Waxmann Verlag's music education publications. Scientific recognitions include: German Music Council Artist List (2000) EPTA Austria Vice Chair (2018–present) Deutsche Tonkünstlerverband Deputy Chair (2015–2023) Richard Wagner Association Stipend (2002) Aspen Music Festival Stipend (1995,1996) Isabel Gabbe actively mentors educators through workshops and masterclasses across Europe and South America, focusing on sustainable teaching practices and physiological approaches to piano instruction. She has participated in numerous festivals and serves on academic committees for music education curricula.

Bern KleinView profile

Professor

• Mineral Processing
• Comminution
• Sensor-Based Ore Sorting
• +3 more

Bern Klein is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science, specifically within the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. His career spans over three decades, beginning with extensive industry experience from 1990 to 1998, followed by his academic role at UBC since 1997. He has held leadership positions including Graduate Advisor (1999-2008) and Department Head (2008-2014), and has been instrumental in establishing research centers like the Centre for Industrial Minerals Innovations and the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute. Education: PhD in Mineral Process Engineering, University of British Columbia (1992) BASc in Mining and Mineral Process Engineering, University of British Columbia (1985) Research Interests: Professor Klein's research is centered on mineral processing technologies , with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in mining operations. His work encompasses: Comminution processes and energy optimization Rheology of mineral suspensions Sensor-based ore sorting technologies Water and energy conservation in mining Development of innovative mineral processing flowsheets His research has led to the creation of Mine Sense Technologies Ltd , a startup company that has developed novel sensor-based sorting systems for the mining industry. Scientific Awards: Institute of Mining and Metallurgy Transactions Best Paper Award (2008) Canadian Institute of Mining Distinguished Lecturer Award (2011) CEEC Medal for Best Paper (2013, 2016) CEEC Honorable Mention for Best Paper (2022) Mitacs Award for Exceptional Leadership for a Professor (2023) Teaching and Supervision: Professor Klein teaches courses including MINE 201 Mineral Resources Engineering II , MINE 434/524 Processing of Precious Metal Ores , MINE 508 Integrated Mining and Processing Systems , and MINE 579 Rheology of Mineral Suspensions . He has supervised numerous graduate students, with Uuganbadrakh Oyunkhishig being one of his Master's students. Research Teams and Labs: His research involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through the Quantum Matter Institute and the Centre for Industrial Minerals Innovations. He is open to collaborations with undergraduate students and other researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment.

Vivy SuhendraView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Assurance
• Security and Privacy
• Cybersecurity
• +1 more

Vivy Suhendra serves as Associate Professor of Practice and Programme Director for Master Programmes at the National University of Singapore's School of Computing, while also holding the position of Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies. Previously, she led the Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium (SGCSC) as Executive Director from 2016 to 2022, driving collaborative cybersecurity research between academia, industry, and government agencies. Her career at NUS spans over two decades, beginning as a Research Assistant before advancing to her current leadership roles. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Computer Science, National University of Singapore (2009). Thesis: "Memory Optimizations for Time-predictable Embedded Software". Advisors: Abhik Roychoudhury and Tulika Mitra. B.Comp. (Honors) in Computer Science, National University of Singapore (2004). Dr. Suhendra's research integrates Software Assurance, Cybersecurity, Security and Privacy, and Embedded Systems domains. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in national cybersecurity ecosystem development, smart grid security protocols, denial-of-service mitigation techniques, and real-time embedded system optimization. This interdisciplinary approach enables innovative solutions for critical infrastructure protection and time-predictable software execution in multi-core environments. Her 14 selected publications (2004-2020) demonstrate an evolving research trajectory from foundational embedded systems timing analysis to applied cybersecurity solutions. Early work focused on memory optimization for predictable execution in multi-core embedded systems, which naturally transitioned into cybersecurity applications for smart grids, cloud environments, and national infrastructure. This progression highlights her ability to translate low-level system expertise into high-impact security frameworks for complex real-world systems. Scientific recognition includes: Microsoft Research Asia Fellowship (2006) Valedictorian at NUS School of Computing Ph.D. Commencement (2010) While specific graduate student advising details aren't provided, her leadership as SGCSC Executive Director involved extensive mentorship across academic-industry partnerships. She has also contributed significantly to the research community through roles including Conference Chair for ESEC/FSE 2022 and Workshops Committee Member for ICSE 2024. Dr. Suhendra established the Singapore Cybersecurity Consortium as a national platform for collaborative R&D during her directorship (2016-2022). Though no personal laboratory is specified, her research leadership manifests through cross-institutional teams focused on cybersecurity innovation, particularly in critical infrastructure protection and embedded systems security where she maintains active publication records.