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• Visual Psychophysics
• Perimetry
• Glaucoma
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Peter Jones is a vision science researcher at City, University of London, specializing in developing novel ophthalmic assessment tools. His work focuses on creating accessible vision testing methodologies, including tablet-based perimeters (Eyecatcher), VR/AR impairment simulators (OpenVisSim), and child-friendly assessment protocols. Research Focus: Innovating visual field testing through mobile technology and AI algorithms Quantifying functional vision in retinal diseases (glaucoma, AMD, CRB1-retinopathies) Developing age-appropriate psychophysical tests for pediatric populations Validating real-world vision simulation using VR/AR technologies Publication Trends: Jones' 59+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on translational vision science. Recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes: 1) Home-based monitoring solutions for chronic eye diseases, 2) Child-friendly computerized vision assessments, and 3) Validation of novel perimetry algorithms. His collaborative studies frequently involve clinical validation across diverse populations.

• Infection Prevention and Control
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
• Arts and Humanities in Healthcare
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Colin MacDuff is a Researcher at The Glasgow School of Art , specializing in the application of arts and humanities to infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) . His work bridges healthcare design, visual communication, and behavioral science to improve public health practices. Key Collaborations : RIPEN Project, HAIVAIRN (Healthcare Associated Infection Visualisation and Ideation Research Network) Research Themes : Visual tools for healthcare training, arts-based methodologies in medical education, hand hygiene behavioral interventions, nursing innovation in AMR mitigation His visual communication research includes developing persuasive space graphics for schools, tablet-based training tools for hospitals, and typologies of germ depictions. This work integrates design thinking , health psychology , and medical education to address complex healthcare challenges. MacDuff's academic contributions span publications in journals like Journal of Research in Nursing , Visual Communication , and Infection, Disease & Health , focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare-associated infections. He actively collaborates with nursing professionals, medical educators, and design researchers across international institutions.

• Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
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Devyn Glass is an ARC Research Fellow (Psychology) at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology, funded by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for Kent, Surrey, and Sussex (ARC KSS). They collaborate with Professor David Fowler on the Starting Well initiative focusing on children and young people's mental health, leading applied research projects in youth mental health. Glass holds a PhD (2023), MSc in Applied Social Psychology (2015), and BSc in Psychology (2011) from the University of Sussex and University of Portsmouth, respectively. Research interests span developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and mental health interventions. Their work emphasizes participatory methodologies, autism spectrum conditions, social motor synchrony, and co-design approaches for neurodiverse populations. Recent projects include service improvement co-design with youth and caregiver groups, systematic reviews of mental health risk factors in cancer patients, and scoping studies on adult social care prevention strategies. Publications reflect interdisciplinary strengths in psychology, healthcare policy, and technology design. Glass has contributed to over 12 peer-reviewed works since 2020, focusing on topics like digital storytelling for autistic children’s transitions and motion analysis in support worker interactions. Their work bridges academic research with practical applications in youth mental health systems and inclusive education practices. Funding and collaborations include ARC KSS grants and partnerships with healthcare organizations. Advising and mentorship activities are currently unspecified. Glass is affiliated with Sussex’s developmental psychology and health research groups, contributing to initiatives addressing mental health disparities and care system optimization.

• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Unobtrusive Sensing
• Medical Devices
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Esteban J. Pino is an Associate Professor at Universidad de Concepcion, Chile, actively engaged in research at the intersection of biomedical engineering and healthcare technology. His work focuses on developing innovative medical devices and signal processing techniques for clinical applications. His research interests span biomedical signal processing , unobtrusive sensing , and medical device development , with particular emphasis on respiratory monitoring, cardiac diagnostics, and pediatric health interventions. Utilizing advanced computational models and machine learning, his work bridges engineering solutions with real-world medical challenges. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in portable diagnostic systems , neural signal interpretation , and digital health frameworks for chronic disease management and early childhood development. These contributions reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining engineering, neuroscience, and clinical medicine. Dr. Pino serves as an Associate Editor for Connected Health in Frontiers in Digital Health , contributing to the peer-review and editorial process in his domain. He collaborates extensively across international research networks, as evidenced by co-authorship with researchers from diverse institutions. Though no formal advisees are listed, his editorial role and publication record suggest active mentorship and leadership in the academic community. His work is centered on practical, deployable healthcare technologies, particularly in low-resource or home-based settings, aiming to improve diagnostic accessibility and patient outcomes.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Automotive Human Factors
• Virtual Reality Applications
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Marine Capallera is a Researcher at the HumanTech Institute within the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture at HES-SO. Her work focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in automotive human factors and virtual reality applications. She leads the AdVitam project on driver-vehicle interaction in autonomous vehicles and the Pro-GIS initiative using VR for social skills training with intellectually disabled youth. Core Affiliations: HumanTech Institute (HES-SO), Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture Research Themes: Driver monitoring, multimodal interfaces, assistive VR systems Her research explores physiological signal analysis for driver state assessment, adaptive HMI designs for automated vehicles, and VR applications in education/training contexts. Recent projects include developing VR simulators for healthcare training and creating context-aware driver assistance systems using machine learning. Key contributions include a dataset on driver physiological states in automated vehicles (2023), multimodal systems for situational awareness (IEEE Access 2023), and VR-based social training for disabled adolescents (Applied Sciences 2023). Collaborations involve EPFL+ECAL Lab, University of Fribourg, and social educators. Current work emphasizes empathic AI companions for vehicles and haptic-audio-visual immersion enhancements in VR environments.

Petra Anna PetersenView profile

Lecturer

• Early Childhood Education
• Multilingual Education
• Digital Pedagogy
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Petra Anna Petersen is a Lecturer at the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University . She is affiliated with three research groups: Didactics as Communication , Practice-based Research in Early Childhood Education (PraFF) , and Early Literacy in a Digitized Society . Her work bridges pedagogy, digital resources, and multilingualism in preschool settings. Research Interests : Petersen focuses on how digital tablets enable Multilingual children’s agency through translanguaging Participatory dynamics in multilingual preschools Designing inclusive digital pedagogy Evaluating computational thinking frameworks Documenting early literacy in digitized environments Publications highlight her contributions to understanding digital resource limitations, multimodal communication affordances, and ethical considerations in filming children for research. She advocates for intentional application design and teacher collaboration to support minority language inclusion.

Eva Mårell-OlssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Technology
• Augmented Reality (AR)
• Virtual Reality (VR)
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Eva Mårell-Olsson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Education, Umeå University, and affiliated with the Centre for Transdiciplinary AI. Her research focuses on integrating advanced technologies like AR, VR, and AI into pedagogical practices to enhance learning environments across K-12 and higher education. She holds a Docent qualification and is recognized as a Distinguished University Teacher. Her work explores themes such as immersive technologies in chemistry education, gamification strategies, AI's role in special education, and ethical considerations of human-robot interaction. She has contributed to projects like 'Bots’n People' and 'Enhancing interactions using AI-based technology in hospitalized children,' emphasizing inclusive and adaptive learning solutions. Key publication themes include AI in education, spatial ability development via VR/AR, and challenges of emerging technologies. Awards include recognition as a Distinguished University Teacher, reflecting her commitment to pedagogical innovation. Eva collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has organized conferences like the Third International Symposium on Special Education. Her research bridges technology, ethics, and pedagogy to address future educational challenges.

Beena AhmedView profile

Associate Professor

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning in Healthcare
• Speech Therapy Applications
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Associate Professor Beena Ahmed is a faculty member in the School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She received her B.Sc. Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan in 1993 and her Ph.D. from UNSW in 2004. Prior to joining UNSW in 2017, she served as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Dr. Ahmed's research focuses on applying signal processing, machine learning, and remote monitoring technologies to healthcare and therapeutic applications. Her work spans several key areas: Developing algorithms to track cognitive ability in the elderly using paralinguistic features Creating systems to recognize speech production errors for patients undergoing speech therapy Adapting automatic speech recognition for people with speech impairments Using wearable physiological sensors to identify correlates of mental stress Developing biofeedback mobile games to teach relaxation skills Detecting malignant oral cancer tumors using fluorescence imaging Monitoring sleep disorders with minimally invasive sensors Dr. Ahmed's publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges engineering with healthcare, with increasing focus on machine learning applications in medical diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. Her recent work shows particular emphasis on oral cancer detection, cognitive assessment through speech analysis, and remote speech therapy applications. Among her notable achievements, Dr. Ahmed was named a Superstar of STEM by Science and Technology Australia in 2019 and received the Texas A&M University at Qatar Teaching Award in 2017. She has secured numerous research grants totaling millions of dollars from various funding bodies including the Australian Research Council and Qatar National Research Fund. Dr. Ahmed is actively involved in mentoring students and has supervised numerous research projects focused on biomedical signal processing, speech technology, and healthcare applications. Her work bridges engineering with healthcare, creating innovative solutions for real-world medical challenges.

• Visual Perception
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neuroscience
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Dr. David Simmons is a Lecturer at the University of Glasgow's School of Psychology & Neuroscience. His research focuses on visual perception, autism spectrum disorders, synaesthesia, and medical imaging applications. He is a member of editorial boards for Perception/i-Perception and Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , and contributed to the Scottish Government's Autism Strategy committees. Education: D.Phil. (thesis on stereo vision) Research interests include the link between color and emotion, post-surgical facial scarring, and visual processing in autism. He has supervised postgraduate students including Tammy-Ann Husselman, Leeseul Shim, and Penelope White. Publications span VR applications in synaesthesia research, sensory questionnaires for autism, and neuroimaging studies of visual motion processing. His work bridges experimental psychology, clinical research, and technological innovation in perception studies.

• Digital Media and Children
• Parental Mediation of Technology
• Digital Literacy
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Patrícia Dias is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, and a researcher at both the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) and the Research Centre on Peoples and Cultures (CEPCEP). She holds an active academic role with a strong publication record in digital media, communication, and child development. Her research focuses on digital media and children, parental mediation of technology, digital literacy, strategic communication, and the impact of artificial intelligence on communication practices. Her work explores how young children interact with digital technologies at home and in educational settings, the role of parents as mediators and role models, and evolving digital practices during events such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The trends in her recent publications show a shift from foundational studies on Web 2.0 and digital literacy to contemporary issues like AI adoption in strategic communication, TikTok usage among teenagers, digital disconnection, and digital wellbeing in hybrid work environments. Her interdisciplinary approach spans communication, education, psychology, and technology. Patrícia Dias has supervised numerous research projects, with 62 supervised works listed at UCP, indicating a significant role in mentoring students. She has also led and contributed to multiple research projects, though specific grant details are not provided. She is actively involved in research labs and teams related to digital communication, child development, and media studies, particularly through her affiliations with CECC and CEPCEP. Her editorial roles in books on workplace communication and AI in communication further demonstrate her leadership in shaping scholarly discourse.

Fiona ScottView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Literacies
• Children's Digital Practices
• Digital Play
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Dr. Fiona Scott is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Literacies at the University of Sheffield's School of Education, specializing in children's digital lives within family and community contexts. Her research examines digital technology engagements, social class influences, and digital play-wellbeing relationships through collaborations with UNICEF Innocenti, LEGO Foundation, and CBeebies. As Editor of the Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, she bridges academic research with public discourse through BBC media appearances and The Conversation articles. Research Focus Scott's work centers on digital literacies in early childhood, emphasizing ecological perspectives on children's technology use across diverse socioeconomic contexts. Her PhD with CBeebies analyzed preschoolers' home media engagements, evolving into current leadership of the multinational 'Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children' project investigating digital play and subjective well-being. She pioneers more-than-human research methodologies while examining digital inequalities, pandemic impacts on family media practices, and cross-cultural technology access. Scholarly Contributions Her recent publications (2020-2025) reveal converging themes: digital play's dual role in child development and well-being, socioeconomic mediators of technology access, and innovative research methods for studying children in disrupted environments. Work with LEGO Foundation and UNICEF highlights policy-relevant insights into ethical digital design for children, while pandemic-era studies document evolving family media practices and parental mediation strategies across global contexts. Academic Leadership Principal Investigator: Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (LEGO Foundation/UNICEF) Co-Developer: MA Digital Literacies, Culture and Education curriculum Editorial Leadership: Journal of Early Childhood Literacy; Media Education Research Journal Teaching and Supervision Scott teaches across BA Education, Culture and Childhood; MA Education; MA Early Childhood Education (Distance); and MA Digital Literacies programs. Her doctoral supervision spans children's YouTube use, digital technologies in Chinese early childhood settings, and teacher digital literacies. She actively recruits PhD/EdD candidates researching digital lives of children aged 0-8, with focus areas including family mediation, practitioner attitudes, and diversity in digital practices across geographic and socioeconomic contexts.

Peter ZentelView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Disabilities Education
• Special Education
• Educational Technology
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Prof. Peter Zentel is a W3 Full Professor and Chairholder at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Department of Education for Intellectual Disabilities including Inclusive Education. He previously held a W3 Professorship at Heidelberg University of Education (2015–2020). His research focuses on special education technologies, intellectual disabilities education, and inclusive practices, with emphasis on digital inclusion, assistive technologies, and quality-of-life metrics for disabled populations. Key areas of research include: Assistive technologies for communication and learning Educational assessment methods for severely disabled youth Impact of AI on aging populations with disabilities Inclusive leisure participation strategies Cognitive development assessment in neurodiverse populations Recent work explores: Ethical AI applications in disability contexts Tablet-based literacy screening tools Eye-tracking studies in multimodal learning Gerontechnology adoption challenges His interdisciplinary approach combines pedagogy, cognitive science, and engineering to create equitable educational solutions. Prof. Zentel advises on international projects like the INSENSION initiative, focusing on communication assessment tools for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). He actively contributes to policy debates about inclusive education standards and digital accessibility requirements.

Kim SunyoungView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Digital Health
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Kim Sunyoung is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. As a leading Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) researcher, she specializes in designing ubiquitous computing technologies that address everyday health, well-being, and environmental sustainability challenges. Health Informatics & Digital Health Environmental Sustainability & Social Justice Citizen Science & Participatory Design Her research spans applications in chronic healthcare (asthma management, heart failure monitoring), healthy aging (smart speakers, tablet adoption), and environmental protection (indoor air quality visualization, low-cost sensor development). She employs user-centered design approaches with marginalized populations including children in underserved communities and older adults during global health crises. Recent publications focus on mobile health applications (AirBuddy for asthma), longitudinal studies on technology adoption, and participatory frameworks for environmental data collection. Her work appears in leading venues like JMIR , CHI , and ACM Pervasive Health . Scientific Awards : 2010 Busch Biomedical Grant ($39,963) for children's IAQ monitoring tool Best paper honorable mention at HICSS 2019 for SwellFit wearable Kim actively seeks self-motivated students to join her research, emphasizing collaboration in healthcare technology design and environmental sustainability innovations. She has served on program committees for CHI , Pervasive Health , and DIS conferences.

• Neuroimaging
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Alzheimer's Disease
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Hadi Hosseini is an Associate Professor actively engaged in neuroimaging research and teaching. His academic roles include instructing courses such as PSYC 250: Methodology of Research in Behavioral Sciences and BIOE 392: Directed Investigation , reflecting interdisciplinary expertise bridging behavioral science and bioengineering. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and the development of innovative neuroimaging tools like functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) systems. Key Research Themes : Cognitive decline in aging and Alzheimer's disease, brain network dynamics, neuropsychiatric disorders (ADHD), and optimization of neuroimaging methodologies. Technological Contributions : Development of low-cost wearable fNIRS platforms (e.g., NIRDuino), augmented reality applications for neuroimaging, and open-source toolboxes for connectome analysis (MINT). Scientific Trends : Recent publications emphasize reproducibility in fNIRS research, precision medicine applications, and the intersection of systemic physiology with brain function (e.g., oxygenation coupling in sleep disorders).

• Information Behavior
• Information Practices
• Digital Information Behavior
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Kirsten Schlebbe is an academic researcher at the Institute of Library and Information Science , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy at Humboldt University of Berlin. Her work focuses on Information Behavior , particularly examining Digital and Mobile Information Behavior and Children & Families as User Groups through Qualitative and Participatory Research Methods . Recent publications highlight her exploration of mobile devices in young children's information practices, tablet computer usage patterns, and user-centered evaluation frameworks for research portals. Her research integrates behavioral analysis with digital literacy considerations for early childhood populations. She is currently on parental leave until mid-March 2026, with teaching and research activities centered on understanding information practices across different user groups and digital platforms.