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• Multilingual Translation
• Health Translation
• Disability Inclusive Communication
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Professor Christine Ji is a leading academic in multilingual and multicultural translation studies at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and an MA from University College London. As the Faculty Academic Lead (Disability), she focuses on inclusive translation practices for healthcare and cultural communication. Her research emphasizes multilingual health translation for multicultural and disability communities, with notable contributions to machine translation risk analysis and dementia diagnosis campaigns. She collaborates internationally with organizations like UNESCO and leads NHMRC-funded projects addressing dementia stigma in CALD communities. Teaching achievements include multiple awards for research supervision and educational innovation, reflecting her commitment to student mentorship. Her work spans environmental communication, health literacy, and AI-driven translation tools, supported by grants totaling over $3.5M. She advises global health NGOs and has authored over 50 books and peer-reviewed articles. Education: PhD (Imperial College London), MA (University College London) Grants: $1.5M NHMRC grant (2024), $1.9M NHMRC grant (2022), Sydney Policy Lab funding Labs/Teams: Leads multilingual health translation workforce training with Australian Institute of Interpreters & Translators Future Work: Expanding AI applications in health translation, global dementia communication networks

• Social Media Analysis
• Misinformation Dynamics
• Machine Learning Applications
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Anees Baqir is an Assistant Professor of Data Science at Northeastern University London, affiliated with the CoMENS Faculty's Data and AI department. He is also a research fellow at the Complex Human Behavior (CHuB) lab at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), Trento, Italy, contributing to the European-funded AI-CODE project studying misinformation and polarization in social media. His research focuses on analyzing online information dynamics, polarization, and machine learning applications in healthcare, crime prediction, and language processing. Education details are not explicitly provided here, but his work bridges computer science and social sciences through interdisciplinary projects. He is part of the Complex Systems Society and collaborates globally, leveraging Northeastern University's transnational network across 13 campuses in the UK, US, and Canada. Research interests include: (1) Misinformation spread and polarization in digital ecosystems, (2) Machine learning for health analytics and behavioral prediction, (3) NLP innovations for Urdu and multilingual content analysis, (4) Spatio-temporal crime modeling for smart cities, and (5) Computational social science methods for political and societal dynamics. His recent publications span 2020–2025, exploring topics like Twitter-based PTSD detection, Urdu language processing systems, and AI-driven crime prediction. His work frequently intersects technical methodologies with societal impact, such as analyzing polarization in Pakistan’s political discourse or developing frameworks for university course scheduling. He holds no explicitly listed academic awards but is actively involved in research initiatives addressing global challenges like misinformation and public health surveillance. His advisory roles and grant activities are not detailed here, though his CHuB lab affiliation suggests collaborative funding opportunities. Key affiliations include the CHuB lab (FBK, Italy), Complex Systems Society, and Northeastern’s global network. He contributes to projects like AI-CODE, focusing on federated social media analysis and European misinformation trends.

S. Matthew LiaoView profile

Professor

• Bioethics
• Epistemology
• Metaphysics
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S. Matthew Liao is a Professor at New York University, specializing in the intersection of philosophy and bioethics. His work examines the ethical implications of biomedical innovations, including memory modification, genetic engineering, and AI in healthcare. He is also the director of the NYU Center for Bioethics, grounding his research in human rights frameworks. AB, Politics (Magna Cum Laude), Princeton University DPhil, Philosophy, University of Oxford Dr. Liao’s research spans Bioethics , Epistemology , Metaphysics , and Moral Psychology , with a focus on Medical Ethics , Environmental Ethics , and Neuroethics . His recent work explores AI governance , ethical thresholds in aggregation , and human rights in digital health . His publications highlight trends in AI ethics , memory modification , and public health ethics , emphasizing the need for substantive human rights frameworks in emerging technologies. Key subfields include algorithmic ethics , intergenerational justice , and neuroethical challenges . Outstanding Academic Title, The Right to Be Loved (2016) TEDx Speaker at CERN (2015) TEDx Speaker, New York (2013) Humanities Grant Initiative, NYU (2011) Big Think Delphi Fellow (2011) Dr. Liao has advised on human rights policy and bioethical governance , securing grants for interdisciplinary research. He has been featured in major media outlets like the New York Times and The Atlantic , emphasizing ethics in public discourse. As director of the NYU Center for Bioethics , Dr. Liao leads initiatives bridging philosophy, ethics, and science, fostering collaboration across disciplines to address challenges in biotechnology, AI, and human rights.

Jennifer H. WhiteView profile

Professor

• Youth suicide prevention
• Ethics
• Discourses of professionalism
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Dr. Jennifer H. White is a Professor at the School of Child and Youth Care at the University of Victoria. With a BA in Psychology from UVic and an EdD in Educational Leadership from UBC, she has worked across clinical, academic, and policy domains. Her practice background includes residential treatment, community mental health counseling, and seven years as Director of the Suicide Prevention Information and Resource Centre at UBC. Education: BA (UVic), MA, EdD (UBC) Expertise: Youth suicide prevention, ethics, discourses of professionalism, constructionist methodologies, narrative practices Her research critically examines dominant paradigms in suicidology, advocating for epistemic justice and decolonial approaches. She co-founded the Critical Suicidology Network and has published extensively on alternative frameworks for understanding suicide and prevention. Key Contributions: Uncovering epistemic silences in mainstream suicidology Queering professionalism in therapeutic contexts Decolonial critiques of Western knowledge production Advocating for relational ethics in child and youth care Jennifer employs collaborative research and narrative practices to expand suicide prevention beyond biomedical models. Her work emphasizes social justice, cultural responsiveness, and multiple epistemologies in mental health.

• Human-System Integration
• Digital Twins
• Multi-Agent Systems
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Karel Kruger is an Associate Professor in Automation Systems at the Institute of Manufacturing, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on integrating complex digital and physical systems with human-centric design, particularly through technologies like Digital Twins, Multi-Agent Systems, and Holonic Systems. Prior to Cambridge, he served as a Senior Lecturer and co-leader of the Mechatronics, Automation and Design Research Group at Stellenbosch University (South Africa), where he earned his PhD in 2018. Mechatronic Engineering (BSc) Research Master's Degree PhD (Stellenbosch University, 2018) His work spans manufacturing, maritime, and mining domains, emphasizing human-system integration, workplace safety, and low-cost digital manufacturing solutions. He has contributed extensively to academic discourse through publications on architecture design, Industry 4.0, and human-centered automation. Recent publications highlight his expertise in digital twins for IoT device management, holonic systems for fruit supply chains, and cybersecurity considerations for Industry 4.0. His research bridges theoretical frameworks like ARTI/BASE architectures with practical implementations in manufacturing cells, conveyor systems, and maritime environments.

James HodgesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Archives
• Digital Preservation
• History of Computing
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James Hodges is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information, San José State University, where he contributes to teaching and research in digital archives, preservation, and the history of computing. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a Junior Fellow in the Andrew W. Mellon Rare Book School Society of Fellows. Ph.D. in Communication and Information, Rutgers University (2020) M.A. in Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University (2012) B.S. in Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University (2009) His research centers on digital preservation and the forensic analysis of digital objects, particularly in non-institutional contexts. He investigates the history of computing through early multimedia software and countercultural digital artifacts. His work bridges archival science, digital humanities, and science and technology studies. Hodges' recent publications reveal a consistent focus on authenticity, materiality, and epistemic value in digital preservation. His articles explore topics such as unreleased gaming software, forensic reconstruction of biomedical records during the pandemic, and the software legacy of figures like Timothy Leary. The methodological thread across these works is the application of digital forensics and bibliographic archaeology to recover lost or marginalized digital histories. Bullard Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Texas at Austin Junior Fellow, Andrew W. Mellon Rare Book School Society of Fellows in Critical Bibliography, University of Virginia Hodges has not publicly listed advisees, but his research profile suggests active mentorship in digital archiving and information science. He has held significant research roles and continues to contribute to the scholarly discourse through publications in top journals. He is affiliated with research initiatives exploring digital forensics and the preservation of cultural software.

• Science and Technology Studies
• Social and Cultural Gerontology
• Medical Sociology
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Professor Tiago Moreira is a leading scholar in the Department of Sociology at Durham University, with fellowships at the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing and the Institute for Medical Humanities. His work bridges science and technology studies with social and cultural gerontology. Professor of Sociology Fellow of Wolfson Research Institute Fellow of Institute for Medical Humanities Research focuses on: Intersections of aging, technology, and society Knowledge organization in health care Priority setting in health innovation Social studies of medicine Recent publications explore engineered living materials, AI in aging, biological age metrics, and post-COVID frailty dynamics. Collaborations span Physics, Medical Humanities, and Environmental Sciences. Scientific roles include: Plenary speaker at BSA Medical Sociology Conference (2014) Research Professorship at Copenhagen University (2013) Editorial board memberships (Science, Technology and Human Values, Journal of Aging Studies) ESRC Inclusive Ageing Programme panel (2021) Supervises postgraduate researchers in: Jiaxi Li Katie Smith Luany Promenzio Shuman Xie Trayten Zhang Coleads SMART Soils Laboratory initiative and founded the Health and Social Theory Research Cluster, advancing responsible innovation frameworks in biotechnology and aging studies.

Mo El-HajView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Financial NLP
• Arabic NLP
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Dr. Mo El-Haj is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Natural Language Processing (NLP) at the College of Engineering & Computer Science, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam, and holds a visiting role at Lancaster University. He specializes in NLP with a focus on Financial NLP, Arabic NLP, and multilingual systems for under-resourced languages. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Essex, 2012), MSc in Information Systems (University of Jordan, 2008), BSc in Computer Information Systems (University of Jordan, 2005). Awards include the FHEA Fellowship (2021) and the 2016 BBC NewsHack Best Tool award. Research interests include text summarization, financial narrative processing, biomedical NLP, and corpus linguistics. He leads the VinNLP research group and has supervised/co-supervised over 20 PhD students. Notable projects include the Welsh Automatic Text Summarisation tool (ACC) and the FreeTxt bilingual analysis toolkit, funded by the Welsh Government and AHRC. Publications span 92+ works in top journals/conferences like Computational Linguistics and LREC. Active in organizing workshops (e.g., WACL-4, FinNLP) and has served as external/internal PhD examiner at UK universities.

Maryemma GrahamView profile

Professor

• African American Literature
• Literary Criticism
• Harlem Renaissance Studies
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Maryemma Graham is the University Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in African American literature with a focus on 20th-century authors, literary historiography, and transnational cultural studies. Her research bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and diaspora narratives. Key research interests include Toni Morrison’s spatial narratives, Margaret Walker’s legacy, and trans-American cultural exchanges. She has conducted seminal studies on the Harlem Renaissance, the New Negro movement, and Caribbean diasporic literature. Graham has authored/co-edited over 30 books and numerous articles across literary criticism, biography, and pedagogy. Her work frequently explores intersections between oral tradition and written text, with notable contributions to understanding historical consciousness in African American writing. Recent scholarship examines mobility studies and entangled histories in transnational frameworks. Graham has organized major conferences like the 1994 Furious Flower Poetry Conference and serves as a leading scholar in Toni Morrison studies. Her editorial work revitalizes overlooked texts by figures like Frances Ellen Watkins Harper and promotes marginalized narratives through academic publishing.

• Human-AI Value Alignment
• Ethical Machine Learning
• Algorithmic Fairness
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Neil S. Gaikwad is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in the School of Data Science and Society and Department of Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Society-Centered AI from MIT and has affiliations with the MIT Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and UNC’s Parr Center for Ethics. His research focuses on Human-AI Alignment, ethical machine learning, and policy design for global equity, particularly in underserved populations. His work integrates ethical principles into AI systems to address societal disparities, climate change, and algorithmic fairness. Dr. Gaikwad has led projects such as the AI and Policy research program, developed systems like Daemo and EteRNA, and contributed to high-impact publications in AAAI, ACM CSCW, and PNAS. He has mentored over 30 students, many of whom have secured fellowships and advanced AI fairness research. Awards include MIT’s Karl Taylor Compton Prize and Facebook Research Fellowship. His teaching spans courses on AI ethics, policy, and societal impact at MIT, CMU, and UNC, with student evaluations praising his mentorship and course design. He has advised global institutions like the UN and EU on AI policy, and his work bridges academia, industry, and policy through initiatives like Data-driven Humanitarian Mapping. His art installations, such as Beyond Boundaries , explore environmental and ethical themes, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to science and society.

Robert E. BjorkView profile

Professor

• Medieval Literature
• Old English Poetry
• Scandinavian Studies
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Robert E. Bjork is the Foundation Professor of English at Arizona State University (ASU) and Academic Director of Arc Humanities Press. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1979) and has directed the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS) from 1994 to 2018. His research spans Old English poetry, Scandinavian literary studies, and biomedical writing. He co-edited the 4th edition of Klaeber’s Beowulf (2008) and authored The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages (2010). Key roles include service on editorial boards for Anglo-Saxon England and Mediaevistik , and fellowships with the Medieval Academy of America and the English Association (UK). Education: Ph.D. in English, UCLA, 1979 M.A. in English, UCLA, 1975 Certificate in Swedish, Stockholm University, 1974 B.A. in English, Pomona College, 1971 Research Interests: Anglo-Saxon literature, Scandinavian literary traditions, medical writing pedagogy, and reception history of medieval texts. Notable contributions include studies on Old English saints’ lives, Grundtvig’s influence on Anglo-Saxon studies, and interdisciplinary medieval research. Publications & Awards: Over 27 peer-reviewed articles and 19 books, including Old English Studies and its Scandinavian Practitioners (2024). Awards include NEH Senior Fellowship and a 1989 Honorable Mention for the John Nicholas Brown Prize. Labs & Teams: ACMRS (Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies), Arc Humanities Press. Co-founded Modern Scandinavian Literature in Translation (1984–1994) and advised biomedical writing programs at UCLA.

• Philosophy of Law
• Social and Political Philosophy
• Biomedical Ethics
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Eric Scarffe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Florida International University (FIU), with a PhD from Boston University (2020). He is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic service, including serving as President and lead negotiator of the United Faculty of Florida's FIU chapter from 2022 to 2024. Areas of Specialization: Philosophy of Law Social and Political Philosophy Biomedical Ethics International Law Value Theory His research explores human rights, particularly gay and abortion rights, dignity in law and ethics, the philosophy of biology, and the conceptual foundations of disease in medicine. He critically engages with legal theory, constitutional interpretation, and the role of values in science and healthcare. His recent publications span journals such as Journal of Medical Ethics , American Journal of Bioethics , Journal of Applied Philosophy , and Philosophy of Science . Themes across his work include the moral and institutional dimensions of law, the critique of quantification in higher education, and the epistemology of social knowledge as seen in pop culture. His scholarship demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary orientation, bridging philosophy, law, and social justice. Selected Scientific Contributions: Critical analysis of Justice Kennedy’s jurisprudence of dignity Development of a dignity-based account of international law Amended hybrid theory of disease in medicine (with Russell Powell) Exploration of collective bargaining and the rule of law in academia Eric has also contributed to public discourse through articles on liberal arts education and philosophical interpretations of cultural phenomena. He has no listed scientific awards or formal advisees in the provided texts. He is affiliated with the College of Arts, Sciences & Education at FIU and continues to publish on pressing ethical and philosophical issues in contemporary society.

Rhodri Ivor LengView profile

Lecturer

• Sociology of Science
• Scientometrics
• Metascience
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Rhodri Leng is a Lecturer in Science and Technology Studies at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science, where he has been employed since January 2024. His academic journey includes a PhD and MSc(R) in Science and Technology Studies from Edinburgh, an MA in Political and Legal Theory from the University of York, and an MA in Politics from the University of Glasgow. Research Focus: Leng specializes in the sociology of scientific development, examining how scientific knowledge spreads, influences opinion, and evolves within communities. His mixed-method approach combines computational techniques like citation network analysis and text mining to study: Dynamics of scientific literature and citation practices Detection of citation bias and distortion Integration of computational methods in scientific reviews Research integrity and impact assessment His work spans biomedical, astrophysics, and policy domains. Publications: Leng's 13 most recent journal articles (2018-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on scientometrics, genomics, neuroscience, and policy studies. Key themes include citation network analysis (10 papers), scientific controversies (5 papers), and computational methods in humanities (8 papers), with increasing attention to metascience and research evaluation in recent years. Awards & Honors: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020-2021) ESRC Advanced Quantitative Methods PhD Studentship (2016-2019) EUSA Teaching Award for 'Best Student Who Tutors' (2019) Supervision & Grants: He welcomes PhD/Master's students interested in science policy, field development, or evidence-use practices. Previously secured ESRC funding for projects on selective citation analysis. Developed online courses in systematic literature review and network analysis for biomedical/social sciences. Professional Background: Before academia, Leng worked in UK politics as parliamentary/policy officer. From 2021-2024, he conducted industry research at Baillie Gifford, focusing on sociotechnical transitions and scientific mapping for investment strategies.

Michel DumontierView profile

Professor

• FAIR data
• generative artificial intelligence
• machine learning
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Dr. Michel Dumontier is a Distinguished Professor of Data Science at Maastricht University, where he serves as the founder and Director of the Institute of Data Science. He is internationally recognized as a co-founder of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles, which have transformed scientific data management globally. His academic background includes: BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Manitoba (1999) PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Toronto (2004) Assistant/Associate Professor at Carleton University (2005-2013) Associate Professor at Stanford University (2013-2016) Distinguished Professor at Maastricht University (2017-present) Dr. Dumontier's research focuses on unlocking data potential for scientific discovery, with expertise in knowledge graphs for drug discovery and personalized medicine. His work spans FAIR data principles, generative AI, machine learning, semantic technologies, ontology, and data integration. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward applying generative AI to healthcare data, with increasing focus on synthetic health data generation, privacy-preserving techniques, and knowledge graph applications in drug repurposing. His work bridges computer science, biomedical informatics, and clinical applications across multiple medical domains. Dr. Dumontier has secured significant research funding as a principal investigator: NWO (Dutch Research Council) Horizon Europe MCSA NIH/NCATS ARPA-H He coordinates the AIDAVA and REALM projects, leads the NCATS Biomedical Data Translator, and directs the GENIUS AI lab. As editor-in-chief of the journal Data Science, he shapes discourse in the field. Dr. Dumontier maintains active industry connections through: Minderheidsaandeelhouder at Data2Discovery Inc Scientific advisor and minority shareholder at OntoForce NV Scientific advisor, board member, and minority shareholder at Comunicare Editor-in-chief of Data Science Journal at Sage Publishing

• Museum Education
• Museum Studies
• Early Childhood Education
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Despina Kalessopoulou serves as Assistant Professor of Museum Education in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care at the University of West Attica. With over two decades of professional experience, she has held leadership roles at the National Archaeological Museum (Athens), Hellenic Children's Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art "Skironio Museum Polychronopoulos," where she specialized in educational programming and exhibition development for diverse audiences including children and vulnerable groups. Her academic credentials include: Archaeology and Art History studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Museology degree from the University of Leicester, UK PhD in psycho-pedagogical design of child-centered museum exhibitions from the University of Thessaly Dr. Kalessopoulou's research centers on museums' educational, social, and communicative functions, with particular emphasis on child-centered exhibition design, children's interaction with museum environments, critical pedagogy, and experiential learning. Her work consistently advocates for museums as transformative spaces that foster social responsibility and inclusive learning experiences for young audiences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on contemporary museum challenges including social justice awareness in children's play, multilingual approaches to museum education, and strategic development of museums for major anniversaries. Her scholarship frequently examines the National Archaeological Museum as a case study for understanding evolving visitor experiences and institutional transformation. She actively contributes to academic discourse as a reviewer for international journals and member of scientific museum associations. Her institutional collaborations span the Interinstitutional Postgraduate Programme "Museum Studies" (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens/University of West Attica), Interdepartmental Postgraduate Programme "Pedagogy through Innovative Technologies & Biomedical Approaches" (University of West Attica), and the Training Institute of the National Centre for Public Administration. Dr. Kalessopoulou maintains significant professional engagement through frequent invitations as lecturer at multiple Greek universities (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Thessaly, University of Ioannina, University of the Aegean, Economic University of Athens, Athens University of Applied Sciences) and the Ionian University (2017-18 academic year). She currently serves on the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Children's Museum, continuing her lifelong commitment to advancing museum education for children.