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Slawomir SoleckiView profile

Professor

• Logic
• Set Theory
• Model Theory
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Slawomir Solecki is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University within the College of Arts and Sciences, where he conducts research at the intersection of mathematical logic, combinatorics, and topological dynamics. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from California Institute of Technology (1995) Professor Solecki's research focuses on canonical topological spaces and dynamics of large groups lacking Haar measure, deeply rooted in mathematical logic (set theory and model theory). His work integrates combinatorics through Ramsey theory, probability theory via concentration of measure phenomena, and algebraic topology using fixed point theorems. This interdisciplinary approach reveals profound connections between seemingly distinct mathematical domains, particularly in analyzing measure-preserving transformations and structural properties of continua. His publication trajectory from 2019-2025 reveals consistent innovation across multiple fronts: extending Ramsey theory through category-theoretic frameworks, developing combinatorial models for topological spaces like the Menger curve, and exploring group representations without unitary structures. Key thematic threads include the interplay between descriptive set theory and topological dynamics, classification of submeasures, and dual Ramsey phenomena in hierarchical structures. His scientific recognition includes: Election as Fellow of the American Mathematical Society While specific student advising records aren't publicly detailed, his collaborative publications with researchers like A. Panagiotopoulos and F. M. Schneider demonstrate active mentorship within research teams. Grant funding specifics remain unpublicized, but his sustained output in top-tier journals indicates robust research support. His work occurs within Cornell's Mathematics Department framework without dedicated laboratory infrastructure, emphasizing theoretical collaboration over experimental facilities.

William Chapman SharpeView profile

Professor

• Urban Literature
• Modern Art History
• Victorian Studies
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William Chapman Sharpe is Professor of English and American Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University. He specializes in modern urban literature, art, and culture, with particular focus on New York City. His research examines representations of urban nightscapes, shadows, and walking as artistic practice. Research Focus: Professor Sharpe's work bridges Victorian studies, modern literature, visual culture, and urban theory. He investigates how cities are imagined through literature and art, with ongoing projects on nocturnal representations and the cultural history of walking. Awards & Fellowships: Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship Mellon Foundation Fellowship American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship Fulbright Visiting Professorship (University of Edinburgh) Institute for Ideas and Imagination Fellowship (Paris) Patrick Leigh Fermor House Fellowship (2024) Publication Trends: Sharpe's extensive publications demonstrate consistent focus on urban representation across 40 years. Recent work (2017-2023) examines walking as artistic practice and shadow representation, while earlier scholarship (1987-2010) established his expertise in nocturnal urban imagery and postmodern cityscapes.

Tracy McMullenView profile

Associate Professor

• Jazz Studies
• Ethnomusicology
• Gender and Sexuality in Music
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Tracy McMullen is an Associate Professor of Music at Bowdoin College, currently a Fellow at Harvard's Hutchins Center (2024-2025). Her scholarship examines 20th/21st century American music through intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class. She holds a PhD from UC San Diego and is an active saxophonist with recordings on multiple labels. Research focuses on: Jazz historiography and racial politics Gender equity in music education Improvisation as social practice Cultural authenticity in musical replay Publications analyze themes of cultural appropriation, institutional power structures, and identity formation. Recent works critique jazz pedagogy's historical biases while proposing transformative frameworks at institutions like Berklee's Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. Awards: NEH/Mellon Foundation Book Award for Haunthenticity Hutchins Center Fellowship (2024-2025) She serves on national committees (NEA, AMS) and as a Grammy Awards voting member. Current book project investigates racial dynamics in jazz education.

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• High Performance Computing
• Machine Learning
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Ren-Cang Li is a Professor of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Arlington, with affiliations including past roles as Chair Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University and positions at University of Kentucky and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He earned his BS from Xiamen University (1985), MS from Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988), and PhD in Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley (1995). His research focuses on numerical linear algebra, eigenvalue problems, high-performance computing, and machine learning, with impactful contributions like secular equation solvers in LAPACK and work on matrix equations. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (1999) and multiple distinguished paper awards. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, UC Berkeley, 1995 MS in Computational Mathematics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1988 BS in Computational Mathematics, Xiamen University, 1985 Research interests span numerical algorithms, eigenvalue computations, optimization, and applications in machine learning. Notable contributions include methods for large-scale eigenvalue problems, matrix equations, and compressed sensing. His work on the secular equation solver is foundational in scientific computing libraries. Key Awards: Friedman Memorial Prize in Applied Mathematics (1996) NSF CAREER Award (1999) Three Distinguished Paper Awards from ICCM (2018-2020) INFORMS Data Mining Best General Paper (2019) Advising and Grants: Supervised numerous PhD students and led federally funded projects totaling over $5M, including work on probabilistic graph learning and nonlinear matrix equations. Active in editorial roles for journals like SIAM Journal on Matrix Analysis and Mathematical Communications .

Alexander LengerView profile

Professor

• Economic Sociology
• Sociology of Economic Thought
• Social Inequality
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Prof. Alexander Lenger is a Professor of Sociology at the Catholic University of Freiburg since 2019. He holds a PhD (2012) and Magister Artium (2006) from the University of Freiburg, specializing in sociology, psychology, and economic policy. His career includes acting professorships at the University of Siegen, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and Freiburg University, alongside roles as Director of the Research Area 'Moral Development and Economic Understanding' and Global Studies Program Director. His research focuses on economic sociology, sociology of economic thought, social inequality, globalization, and Pierre Bourdieu’s theories. He explores economization processes, socio-economic education, and ethical dimensions of economic practices. Notable contributions include analyzing institutional and cultural factors in economic development, reflexive economic didactics, and the sociology of scientific fields. Lenger critiques methodological biases in economics and advocates interdisciplinary approaches to justice research and educational reform. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and systemic equity. Education: PhD (Dr. rer. pol.) in Sociology, University of Freiburg, 2012 Magister Artium (MA), Sociology, Psychology, Economic Policy, University of Freiburg, 2006 Diplom-Economist, University of Freiburg, 2006 Key Research Themes: Economic sociology and globalization Sociology of economic thought and educational practices Structural analysis of social inequality Bourdieu’s habitus theory and academic field dynamics Ethical dimensions of economic systems Professional Leadership: Directed the 'Moral Development and Economic Understanding' research area at the University of Siegen (2015–2019) Co-Directed the Global Studies Program at the University of Freiburg (2009–2011) His publications emphasize the interplay between cultural, institutional, and economic factors shaping societal structures. Recent work critiques the underrepresentation of qualitative methods in economics and advocates for reflexive pedagogical approaches. Lenger’s interdisciplinary lens informs studies on global inequality, justice frameworks, and the ethical implications of market-oriented policies. His research underscores the need for systemic reforms in education and economic governance to address inequities.

Allen T PassalaquaView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Comic Art
• Digital Illustration
• Visual Storytelling
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Allen T Passalaqua is an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Comics Program at California College of the Arts (CCA). As a professional comic color artist, he has contributed to major titles like Batman and Robin Eternal , Justice Society of America , and the Eisner Award-winning Battlepug . His work spans commercial projects for National Parks, San Diego Zoo, and The Grand Canyon, alongside Emmy-winning commercials. Current projects include Godzilla Aftershock and Battlepug . His research interests focus on digital illustration techniques, narrative-driven visual storytelling, and the intersection of traditional art with modern digital tools. He has pioneered innovative color approaches for DC Comics, blending hyper-realism with stylized comic book aesthetics. Passalaqua has received multiple accolades: the Harvey Award for Best Online Comics Work (2013, 2014) and the Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic (2012). His portfolio showcases mastery across genres including superhero art, fantasy, anime adaptation, and satirical webcomics. Teaching emphasizes hands-on exploration of digital tools like Adobe software and iPad Pro, balancing technical skill with creative vision. Notable works include intricate watercolor pieces ( SF Giants ), detailed character studies ( Nezuko Kamado ), and experimental projects like Cthulhu coloring . His studio practice bridges professional comic industry demands with academic exploration of visual storytelling's evolving mediums.

Andrew C. SpiropoulosView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Legal Theory
• State and Local Government
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Andrew C. Spiropoulos is the Robert S. Kerr Sr. Professor of Constitutional Law at Oklahoma City University School of Law, where he teaches Constitutional Law, Legislation, State and Local Government, and Legal Analysis. He previously served as Senior Counselor to the Oklahoma House Speaker (2005-2006), clerked for Sixth Circuit Judge Danny Boggs, practiced law with Gardner, Carton & Douglas, and was a Heritage Foundation Salvatori Fellow. He holds B.A. (Carleton College), M.A. and J.D. (University of Chicago) degrees, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. Spiropoulos directs the Center for the Study of State Constitutional Law & Government and authored the Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act. His research focuses on constitutional interpretation, state governance structures, and legal pedagogy. Notable areas include federalism dynamics, legislative process optimization, and critiques of originalist methodologies. His 2011 Milton Friedman Fellowship reflects recognition in public policy thought. Recent publications (2021-2002) explore topics ranging from Tocqueville's democratic theory applications to workers' compensation reform, demonstrating engagement with both theoretical jurisprudence and practical governance challenges. Spiropoulos maintains affiliations with the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs and has contributed to debates on executive power, state constitutional frameworks, and legal ethics in governmental litigation practices.

• Irish Language Requirement
• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
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Peadar Mac Giolla Bhríghde is a Lecturer in the Department of English and Irish at Marino Institute of Education, serving as National Coordinator for the Irish Language Requirement (SCG/OCG) since 2004. He specializes in inclusive education and Irish language policy, delivering modules on special educational needs and Irish-medium teacher training. Teaches on the B.Ed. (Irish medium) program Develops language assessment frameworks Collaborates on North-South educational initiatives Research focuses on SCG certification processes, multilingual pedagogy, and teacher preparation. Authored over 15 professional articles since 2008, with recent work addressing inclusive language education strategies and cross-border collaboration. Key contributions include: 2023: Clarifying SCG options for educators 2022: Promoting London-Belfast SCG collaboration 2017: Aligning SCG with European language standards Recipient of grants from Northern Ireland Department of Education (2017) and Irish education departments (2005-2010), supporting curriculum development. Maintains SCG website since 2004. Professional memberships include SCG Steering Committee and Open University exam board. Expertise spans studio recording projects for language assessments (2006-2023) and teacher training workshops across Ireland. Holds M.Ed. (UCD) and Dip. Remedial Ed. (Coláiste Iorrais), with qualifications in psychology and management.

Isabelle GarronView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Humanities
• New Media Studies
• Art and Literature
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Isabelle Garron is a Senior Lecturer and HDR-qualified academic in the Department of Economics and Social Sciences at Télécom Paris (Institut polytechnique de Paris). She joined in 2006 after roles at Université Paris 5 and Université d'Evry Val d'Essonne. Her academic background spans literature, art, and semiology, with a PhD in Letters (University Paris 7, 2000) and HDR accreditation (2024). Research focuses on digital humanities, creative practices, and educational design. Key areas include writing/reading in digital environments, hybrid documents, and fostering creativity through workshops. She co-led projects like Bibli-Lab (2013–2017) with BnF and MO3T (Orange Lab). Recent work explores artists' creative processes and their sociocultural impact. Teaching includes coordination of 'Pratique et Analyse de la communication écrite' for engineering students and modules in Contemporary Humanities. She also advises on gender equality initiatives at Télécom Paris. Notable awards include the Prix d’Académie (2017) for co-authoring Un nouveau monde . She is an art therapist and publishes creative works with Éditions Flammarion. Her interdisciplinary affiliations include the Interdisciplinary Institute of Innovation (i3) and RiRRa21 Lab (Montpellier).

• German Literature
• Austrian Literature
• 20th Century Literature
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Isolde Schiffermuller is a Full Professor of German Literature at the University of Verona's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, holding this position since 2006. She serves on multiple departmental committees including the Department Council (Consiglio del Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature Straniere) and teaches Austrian literature courses across three different degree programs for the 2025/2026 academic year. Her research focuses on 20th Century Austrian and German Literature with specialized expertise in Adalbert Stifter, Franz Kafka, R. M. Rilke, Robert Musil, and contemporary authors including Ingeborg Bachmann. Schiffermuller's methodological approach encompasses poststructuralism, Kulturwissenschaft, intermedial studies, and the intersections of literature with philosophy (Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Nietzsche), psychoanalysis (Freud, Jung), and epistolary culture. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement with literary theory, philology, and text/image studies, particularly examining representation of otherness, dream narratives, and illness in German literature. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between literary studies, philosophy, psychology, and cultural history. Schiffermuller serves on the editorial board of the journal 'Cultura tedesca' and has been principal investigator for numerous research projects since 2002, including the 'Salzburger Bachmann Edition' critical edition project and 'Eurotales' migration studies in 20th-21st century Europe. She actively participates in PhD education as a member of multiple doctoral teaching committees. Her laboratory and research center affiliations include CRIER (Interdepartmental Research Center on Romantic Europe) and DAIH (Digital Arena for Inclusive Humanities), where she contributes to digital humanities initiatives focused on inclusive approaches to literary scholarship.

Alexander RashkovskiiView profile

Professor

• Plurisubharmonic Functions
• Complex Analysis
• Potential Theory
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Professor Alexander Rashkovskii is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology. His research focuses on pluripotential theory, complex analysis, and convex geometry, with particular emphasis on plurisubharmonic functions, Monge-Ampère operators, and Lelong numbers. He has contributed to advancements in interpolation of extremal functions, geodesics in complex geometry, and applications of pluripotential theory to algebraic geometry and signal processing. Key research interests include the study of singularities of plurisubharmonic functions, asymptotic multiplicities in algebraic geometry, and the interplay between convex geometry and complex analysis. His work often bridges theoretical results with applications in areas like mobile sampling and harmonic analysis. Publications span over three decades, with notable contributions in Mathematische Annalen , Journal of Geometric Analysis , and Applied and Computational Harmonic Analysis . Active in international conferences and workshops, including NORDAN meetings and the International Congress of Mathematicians. His research trends reflect a deep engagement with the structure of plurisubharmonic singularities, regularization techniques, and the geometry of complex Monge-Ampère equations. Recent work explores geodesic connectivity and rooftop envelopes in Cegrell classes, advancing the theoretical foundations of pluripotential theory.

Dianne MitchellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Renaissance Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Poetics
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Dianne Mitchell is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Colorado. She holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and previously served as a Junior Research Fellow in English at The Queen's College, Oxford. Her research focuses on the intersections of lyric form and material textuality in early modern literature, blending approaches from book history, formalist analysis, and queer theory. Mitchell is co-author of Paper Intimacies , exploring Renaissance lyrics as mobile handwritten objects fostering social intimacy. She collaborates frequently with UK scholar Katherine Hunt. Her academic specialties include Renaissance Literature, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Poetics. Mitchell teaches with an emphasis on manuscript studies and interdisciplinary methods, integrating material culture analysis into her pedagogy. Her work bridges historical literary criticism with contemporary theoretical frameworks to re-examine early modern textual practices.

Maria BergemannView profile

Researcher

• Stellar Spectroscopy
• Galactic Structure
• Chemical Evolution
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Maria Bergemann is a Lise Meitner Group Leader and Independent Research Group Lead at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, heading the Stellar Spectroscopy and Populations research group within the Galaxies and Cosmology department. Her research spans theoretical and observational astrophysics with a focus on stellar physics, galactic evolution, and cosmic nucleosynthesis. Her work encompasses non-equilibrium (Non-LTE) radiative transfer modeling and 3D radiation-hydrodynamics simulations of stellar atmospheres, lifting canonical approximations to provide new insights into stellar structure. She is actively involved in major astronomical programs including the Gaia-ESO survey, 4MOST, PLATO, WEAVE, and MSE projects, analyzing multi-million datasets to address fundamental questions about the origins of chemical elements, galactic structure, and star-planet connections. Her group has made significant contributions to understanding galactic chemo-dynamics, including studies of stellar clusters, abundance gradients, and the structure of the Milky Way disk and bulge. Dr. Bergemann's research has received support from the Max Planck Society, European Research Council, and the German Research Foundation. Her team develops sophisticated mathematical and statistical algorithms for robust model-data comparison and pattern recognition in multi-dimensional parameter spaces, including adaptation of the Payne code for Gaia-ESO and 4MOST data analysis and introduction of Bayesian spectroscopy methods. Max Planck Society funding recipient European Research Council funding recipient German Research Foundation funding recipient She has supervised numerous PhD students, postdocs, and master's students who have gone on to faculty positions at institutions worldwide including Purdue University, Frankfurt University, Yunnan University, and the University of Sheffield. Her current research group includes several members working on diverse projects related to stellar atmospheres, galactic structure, and nucleosynthesis. The group maintains the public database http://nlte.mpia.de for 3D Non-LTE models, which are essential for deriving accurate fundamental parameters of stars and their detailed chemical compositions.

Phyllis RobinsonView profile

Professor

• Signal Transduction
• Neurobiology
• Vision Science
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Phyllis Robinson is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where she has been a faculty member since 1992. She is renowned for her research on signal transduction in photoreceptors, particularly focusing on melanopsin and its role in non-image-forming vision. Her work bridges biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology to understand visual pigment adaptations. At UMBC, she co-founded the Women in Science and Engineering group, served as Co-PI on the NSF ADVANCE grant, and currently co-chairs the University executive committee on Gender and Diversity in STEM. She also directs the NIH-funded U-RISE training program. Her research has resulted in over 50 peer-reviewed publications and mentorship of 10 PhD students and more than 50 undergraduates. She has contributed extensively to understanding phototransduction mechanisms, retinal pigments, and their evolutionary adaptations in marine mammals and other species. Her recent publications highlight studies on melanopsin's two-photon activation, phosphorylation plasticity, clathrin-mediated endocytosis, and spectral tuning in marine species. These works span disciplines including neuroscience, molecular biology, and visual ecology, with subfields like photoreceptor regulation, GPCR dynamics, and environmental adaptation. Scientific grants include multiple NIH-sponsored projects on vision biology and a grant from the Hrabowski Innovation Fund for interdisciplinary research in mathematics and medicine. She has taught courses in neurobiology, vision science, and signal transduction, and her lab (Robinson Lab) investigates structural and molecular aspects of melanopsin phototransduction.

Ebrahim BagheriView profile

Professor

• Software and knowledge engineering
• Semantic technologies
• Web mining
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Ebrahim Bagheri is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds dual Canada Research Chairs: the Canada Research Chair in Social Information Retrieval and an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Social Media Analytics. As Program Director for Computer Engineering, he leads the NSERC CREATE program on Responsible Development of AI (RAI), a 6-year collaborative initiative involving TMU, Waterloo, Western, UQAM, and McGill. He directs the Laboratory for Systems, Software and Semantics. He has secured over $11M in research grants and has advised 70+ graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, many now in academia (e.g., Assistant Professors at Windsor, TMU, Guelph) or industry (e.g., Facebook, Microsoft, IBM). His awards include the 2019 NSERC Synergy Award for industry-academia collaboration and 2016 Young Engineer of the Year Award. Research focuses on software engineering, semantic technologies, web mining, and intelligent systems. Recent publications emphasize software product line engineering, feature model configuration, and requirement specification analysis. His work bridges theoretical advancements with industry-relevant solutions in AI ethics and social media analytics.