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• Media Studies
• Digital Communication
• Information Technology
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Professor Tatjana Duronjić is a full professor at the Department of Journalism and Communication Studies, Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka. Elected to her current rank in May 2018 in the field of Information Sciences - Social Aspect, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in media studies with a specialization in digital communication and new media technologies. Her research interests span a wide range of topics related to media and technology, including: Media Studies and Digital Communication Internet Culture and New Media Technologies Children and Youth in Digital Environments Media Literacy and Digital Competence Literary Journalism and Narrative Techniques Information Systems in Contemporary Society Professor Duronjić's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between media technologies and society, particularly examining how digital transformation affects communication practices, journalistic standards, and cultural production. Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate continued engagement with emerging topics such as geopolitical aspects of film, clientelism in media systems, and the evolving role of technology in journalism. Her research contributions have been supported through participation in significant projects including: 'Banja Luka Film Camp - Film and Identity' (2019-2022) 'Modern approaches in the methodology of mathematical education of preschool children' (2016-2018) Professor Duronjić teaches across all academic cycles at the Faculty of Political Sciences, with courses ranging from foundational topics in media and information systems to specialized subjects on digital media and children, literary narrative in new media, and information society. Her comprehensive approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in contemporary media environments.

• Low vision rehabilitation
• Depth perception
• Binocular vision
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Dr. Vincent Nguyen serves as a Senior Lecturer in Orthoptics within the Graduate School of Health at the University of Technology Sydney. With a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia, he brings extensive expertise in visual science and rehabilitation. His academic journey began with Honours in Orthoptics (1993) followed by a Master of Applied Science (1996), culminating in a PhD from the University of Sydney (2003) focused on binocular rivalry in visual psychophysics. Dr. Nguyen's research interests focus on low vision rehabilitation, depth perception, binocular vision, and the application of virtual reality and spatial audio technologies for assistive applications. His work bridges fundamental visual neuroscience with practical rehabilitation solutions, particularly for people with visual impairments. He has pioneered research in acoustic touch interfaces, virtual reality rehabilitation environments, and spatial audio navigation systems. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental visual neuroscience to applied rehabilitation technologies. Recent work emphasizes immersive virtual reality applications for communication and physical rehabilitation, as well as innovative spatial audio systems that enhance navigation for people who are blind. His research integrates principles from neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to develop practical assistive solutions. Dr. Nguyen has secured significant research funding including NHMRC Ideas Grants (2023-2027) for 'Fluent Mobility for the Blind Individual Using Multimodal Auditory Sensory Augmentation' and CRC-P projects like 'ARIA - Bionic Visual-Spatial Medical Device for the Blind' (2022-2024). Current projects include 'EyeBot: AI-Powered Triage for Ophthalmology Referrals' (2025) and 'Next-Generation Extended Reality, Wearable Biosensors, and Metaverse Technologies for Medical Applications' (2024). As an educator, Dr. Nguyen teaches courses in Therapy and Rehabilitation (96037), Clinical Management of Refractive Error (96031), and Eye and Visual Systems (96027). His clinical background includes appointments as a Clinical Electrophysiologist with NSW Health (2007) and work with Vision Australia assisting people with low vision (2012). His postdoctoral work at York University's Centre for Vision Research with Professor Ian Howard focused on human depth perception, building on his foundational expertise in visual neuroscience.

Herman van der KooijView profile

Professor

• Human balance
• Human motor control
• Adaptation and learning
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Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman van der Kooij is a leading academic in Biomechatronics and Rehabilitation Technology , affiliated with the University of Twente (0.8 FTE) and Delft University of Technology (0.2 FTE). He chairs the Biomechatronics group at UT and has made groundbreaking contributions to wearable robotics for medical and industrial applications. His research focuses on human balance control , neuromechanical modeling , and exoskeleton-assisted mobility . He develops technologies like the LOPES gait rehabilitation robot and the Mindwalker exoskeleton , combining experimental and computational approaches to advance wearable robotics. His work spans soft robotics , real-time EMG-driven control , and low-cost sensor integration . Van der Kooij has published over 170 peer-reviewed works and received prestigious Dutch VIDI and VICI grants . He leads national programs in Wearable Robotics and 4TU Soft Robotics , and serves as associate editor for IEEE journals. He founded two specialized labs: the Rehabilitation Robotics Laboratory (with Roessingh Research and Development) and the Virtual Reality Human Performance Lab , which integrates robotics, motion capture, and VR for testing. He emphasizes active learning in courses like Biorobotics and Biomechatronics , encouraging students to learn through hands-on projects and mistakes. His work also explores non-medical applications of exoskeletons, including industrial ergonomics and entertainment technology .

Svenja BechtoldView profile

Researcher

• Polymer Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Polymer Electronics
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Svenja Bechtold is a Doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Polymer Chemistry, Chair of Structure & Properties of Polymeric Materials at the University of Stuttgart. She works under the umbrella of IPOC (Institute of Polymer Chemistry) which focuses on functional polymers and advanced materials research. Her research interests center around polymer chemistry and materials science, with particular focus on polymer electronics, functional polymers, and mixed ionic-electronic transport systems. The research group she belongs to is actively involved in cutting-edge projects including GRK 2948 on Mixed Ionic-Electronic Transport and is part of the SimTech lab within the university. The Institute of Polymer Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart maintains strong research output in polymer science, with recent publications covering topics from poly(vinyl alcohol) cryogels for drug delivery to advanced polymer materials for electronics applications. The group collaborates with institutions like the Center for Bionic Intelligence Tübingen Stuttgart. Svenja Bechtold appears to be an active member of the research community, with recent mentions in news items related to materials science conferences (MATSUSFall25). The research group maintains strong industry and academic connections, with ongoing projects and open positions regularly advertised.

Sebastian NüßleinView profile

Lecturer

• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Acoustic Design
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Sebastian Nüßlein serves as a Lecturer at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, teaching in the Architecture and Interior Design program. His contact information includes phone 06151-533-60480 and email sebastian.nuesslein@h-da.de. His professional expertise spans multiple design disciplines: Architectural and Interior Design Acoustic Design (e.g., hörBAR acoustic wall systems) Stage and Media Design (including ZDF Current Sports Studio and Schopenhauer Studio projects) Exhibition Design (Bionics for Kids exhibition) Lighting Design (LED Ceiling installations, Kinetic Stage systems) 3D Planning and Media Architecture He has executed diverse real-world applications across museums (MB Museum), broadcast studios, and interactive installations. No information is available regarding scientific awards, student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.

• Bionics
• Technology
• Engineering
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Dr. Rebecca Hengsbach is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Rhein-Waal University of Applied Sciences, located at the Kleve Campus. She is currently working on the third-party funded project "FABIOCOM" and is based in office 05 02 003. Her research interests span Bionics, Technology, and Engineering, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her faculty. This includes biomimetic systems, applied technological innovation, and engineering solutions derived from biological principles. Contact details: Email: rebecca.hengsbach@hochschule-rhein-waal.de Phone: 02821/80673 9903

Pengcheng LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• Automatic Control
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Pengcheng Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York, holding this position since January 2020. He maintains active memberships in IEEE, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS), and the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), while serving on the IEEE Technical Committee for Bio Robotics, Soft Robotics, Robot Learning, and Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics. His research spans robotics, machine learning, automatic control, and optimization, with specialization in humanoid robotics, rehabilitation systems, agricultural applications, and human-computer interaction. Key focus areas include developing lightweight neural networks for embedded agricultural systems, bionic-companionship frameworks for service robots, EMG-controlled rehabilitation devices, and precise control of robotic manipulators using ROS/Gazebo. His work consistently bridges theoretical control systems with practical implementations in healthcare and precision agriculture. Analysis of his publication trends reveals strong emphasis on applying machine learning to real-world robotics challenges, particularly in resource-constrained environments (e.g., agricultural robotics with efficient neural networks) and human-centered applications (e.g., rehabilitation gloves and brain-computer interfaces). Recent work demonstrates increasing integration of computer vision with control systems for autonomous operation. His notable scientific awards include: Global Peer Review Awards from Web of Science (2019) Outstanding Contribution Awards from Elsevier (2017) Dr. Liu has secured and managed research funding through major programs including EPSRC, Newton Fund, Innovate UK, Horizon 2020, Erasmus Mundus, FP7-PEOPLE, and NSFC. He serves as a regular reviewer for EPSRC, NIHR, and NSFC grant panels while reviewing for over 30 flagship journals and conferences in robotics, AI, and control systems. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for IEEE Access and PeerJ Computer Science, where he has edited 17 publications. Though specific lab affiliations aren't detailed, his research in agricultural robotics, rehabilitation systems, and humanoid platforms suggests active collaboration with York's robotics and AI research groups, particularly in developing practical implementations of control algorithms and machine learning models for real-world deployment.

• Education
• e-learning
• plagiarism
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Dr. Eva Jereb serves as Full Professor at the University of Maribor's Faculty of Organizational Sciences within the Department of Human Resources Systems. A lifelong affiliate of the institution since 1990, she completed all academic degrees there while establishing herself as a leading researcher in digital education systems. Her educational journey includes: Bachelor of Organisational Studies, Informatics (1994) Master of Work Organisation in information systems (1998) PhD in organisation of information systems (2000) Dr. Jereb's research synthesizes educational theory with technological innovation, focusing on e-learning frameworks, plagiarism prevention mechanisms, gamification strategies, and telework systems. Her conference presentations at ICCE, EDEN, and WSEAS demonstrate global engagement, while publications in PloS One and Social Psychology of Education highlight interdisciplinary impact. Current projects IDADOHS and NOO drive digital transformation in high schools and sustainable bionics. Prospective students must pre-register via email for office hours, reflecting her structured mentorship approach. Her active research portfolio includes: 'Integrating digital content and digitalization of high schools – IDADOHS' 'NOO - Bionics for digital, green and sustainable development'