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Matthew Potolsky is Professor of English at the University of Utah, specializing in nineteenth-century literature and literary theory. His career spans from 1998 Lecturer at Harvard University to current University Professorship. He earned a BA in Comparative Literature and Philosophy (1990), followed by MA and PhD in Comparative Literature (1992, 1997) from UC Irvine. Chair of English Department (2013-2016) University Professor (2014-2016) Research focuses on Decadence , Mimesis , Finance-Aesthetics intersections , and Government Secrecy . His work traces connections between financialization and decadent aesthetics, revealing how economic cycles influence artistic production. Key themes include: Decadent anti-realist literary movements Finance capital's cultural impact Decadent counterpublic formations Victorian aesthetic education debates Sublime aesthetics in national security Cosmopolitanism in literary communities Recent publications analyze: Decadent style as financialization rhetoric Reintroduction of verisimilitude theory Decadent responses to financial crises Mimetic labor in artistic production Decadent cosmopolitan counterpublics Historical parallels between financialization and literary decadence

• Decadence
• Mimesis
• 19th-Century European Literature
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Sophie Volpp is a Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on Chinese literature from the 16th to 19th centuries, with particular emphasis on theatricality, material culture, and literary objects. She is the author of *Worldly Stage: Theatricality in Seventeenth-Century China* (2011) and *The Substance of Fiction: Literary Objects in China, 1550-1775* (2022). Her current projects include a book on the National Peiping Library’s preservation efforts during the Sino-Japanese War and an analysis of referents in *The Story of the Stone*. Her scholarly work bridges literary analysis and cultural history, examining themes such as gender, power, and spectacle in late-imperial China. She has translated works by pre-modern women poets and dramatists, contributing to gender-centric scholarship in East Asian studies. Her publications span journal articles and edited volumes, addressing topics like Qing-era theatrical design, material circulation in classical novels, and cross-cultural influences in literary production. Her research has been published in venues such as *Harvard Journal of Asiatic Studies* and *Journal of Asian Studies*.

• Chinese Literature
• Early Modern Chinese Literature
• Comparative Literature
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Andrew Childs is a Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). He serves as Director of the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (RQS) and is a Fellow at the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). His research focuses on quantum algorithms for simulating physical systems, algebraic problems, and quantum walk protocols, with applications in quantum computing and computational complexity. University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation Childs' research spans quantum simulation, quantum Fourier transform, phase estimation, and Hamiltonian dynamics. He has developed techniques to reduce quantum computational resources for simulating quantum systems and explored limitations of quantum computers through hidden subgroup problems and non-unitary dynamics. His publications cover diverse areas including quantum walk optimization, Hamiltonian simulation methods, and applications to cryptography and condensed matter physics. Recent works address spatial search algorithms, product formulas for commutators, and quantum routing protocols. As an educator, Childs has taught courses on quantum algorithms and information processing at both the University of Maryland and University of Waterloo, with lecture notes and materials spanning multiple years. Contact: amchilds@umd.edu | Office: ATL 3359 | Affiliated with University of Maryland's quantum research institutes.

• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Information Processing
• Quantum Simulation
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Emilia Oddo is an Associate Professor of Greek Archaeology in the Department of Classical Studies at Tulane University. She holds a Ph.D. in Classics from the University of Cincinnati (2016), an M.A. in Classics from the University of Cincinnati (2010), and an M.A. from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2007). Her research focuses on the archaeology of Bronze Age Crete, particularly the Late Bronze Age (Neopalatial period), with a specialization in pottery styles and their social implications. She leads excavations at Knossos, analyzing pottery from Sir Arthur Evans’ early 20th-century excavations to understand ritual practices and architectural functions. In 2024, she will lead a student field trip through the Greek Islands organized by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Her publications include Knossos: The House of the Frescoes (2022) and South by Southeast: The History and Archaeology of Southeast Crete (2022), which explore Minoan social dynamics and regional identity. Her work highlights how pottery styles reflect communal identity and ritual behaviors. Recent research reinterprets Evans’ archival materials to reveal new insights into Knossos’ urban context and ritual spaces. Teaching courses like CLAS-2320 (Greek Religion) and CLAS-3170 (Greek Art and Archaeology), Oddo bridges academic scholarship and pedagogy. Her field projects emphasize interdisciplinary methods, such as ceramic regionalism and contextual analysis, to reconstruct Bronze Age Cretan society. She actively contributes to archaeological discourse through edited volumes and peer-reviewed articles.

• Greek Archaeology
• Bronze Age Crete
• Late Bronze Age Pottery
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Joey Williams is a Lecturer of Classics and Letters at the University of Oklahoma's Department of Classics and Letters. He specializes in Roman material culture, ancient colonialism, and landscapes of conflict/surveillance. Educated at the University at Buffalo (Ph.D. Mediterranean Archaeology), University of Arizona (M.A. Classical Archaeology), and Hendrix College (B.A. Anthropology/History), he has taught globally in the US, Switzerland, Portugal, and Italy. Ph.D.: Mediterranean Archaeology, University at Buffalo M.A.: Classical Archaeology, University of Arizona B.A.: Anthropology & History, Hendrix College His research focuses on Roman surveillance mechanisms in Portugal's Central Alentejo region, ceramic production, and the socio-cultural role of fish sauce. Active in fieldwork, he co-directs an archaeological excavation in Redondo, Portugal since 2010, and leads projects in Ostia Antica and Lugnano, Italy. His upcoming Ficulle project accepts OU student applications. Recent publications include a 2017 monograph on Roman surveillance and a 2022 chapter analyzing colonial landscapes through tower enclosures. His work intersects archaeology with imperialism studies, emphasizing material evidence of power dynamics. No academic awards are explicitly mentioned. Current projects involve legacy data analysis from Ostia Antica and pottery studies in Lugnano. Teaching includes Latin language courses, classical mythology, and advanced archaeology seminars.

• Roman material culture
• Ancient colonialism
• Landscapes of conflict and surveillance
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Asma Sayeed is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Islamic Studies at UCLA's Near Eastern Languages and Cultures department, part of the UCLA College. She holds a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University (2005) and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Lafayette College. Her research focuses on early Muslim social history, Muslim education, gender studies, and hadith transmission by women. She has authored Women and the Transmission of Religious Knowledge in Islam (2013) and contributed to numerous journals and encyclopedias. Sayeed received a Fulbright Fellowship (2010) for archival research on Muslim women’s education in Syria. She teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Islam' and graduate seminars on research methodologies. Her current work examines textual practices in Muslim education across historical contexts. Education: PhD, Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University (2005) MA, History, Binghamton University (1994) BA, Politics, Princeton University (1991) Certificate in Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University (1991) Research Interests: Her scholarship emphasizes women’s roles in religious knowledge transmission, legal and social history intersections, and medieval Muslim educational systems. She frequently addresses how gender shaped access to religious authority and spaces. Awards: Fulbright Fellowship (2010) Teaching and Professional Engagement: Sayeed’s courses cover Quranic studies, Islam in the West, and methodological frameworks in Islamic studies. She actively participates in academic conferences and initiatives, including keynote lectures on women’s intellectual engagement in classical Islam and digital humanities projects mapping women’s educational histories.

• Early Muslim Social History
• History of Muslim Education
• Law and Social History
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David Allcock is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on ion trapping, quantum computing, and hybrid quantum systems, with an emphasis on manipulating atomic and molecular systems using electric and magnetic fields for quantum information applications. He leads the Ion Trapping Lab at UO, where he develops scalable quantum technologies and open-source control systems like ARTIQ and Sinara. His work bridges experimental physics with engineering, addressing challenges in qubit control, error mitigation, and large-scale quantum computer design. Education: MPhys from the University of Oxford (2007), D.Phil. in Physics from Oxford (2012). Prior to UO, he was a Lindemann Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, CO. His research includes innovations in trapped-ion qubit control, including laser-free entangling gates, scalable architectures, and applications in quantum sensing and dark matter detection. Key research themes include metastable qubit systems, photon scattering error mitigation, and the integration of superconducting detectors for state readout. He collaborates on open-source hardware-software stacks for quantum experiments and mentors students in quantum engineering through programs like the Quantum Technology Master’s Internship. Current projects explore hybrid quantum-classical interfaces and ultra-stable ion trap fabrication. His lab’s contributions span theoretical and experimental domains, with recent advances in geometric phase gates, microwave-driven control, and error-resilient qubit operations. The group also engages in interdisciplinary work linking quantum computing with precision measurement, such as SPUD (SPectroscopy for Ultralight Dark matter) and bosonic sensing tools.

• Ion trapping
• Quantum computing
• Hybrid quantum systems
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Daniel Gottesman is the Brin Family Endowed Professor in Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS), and the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Caltech (1997) and has held positions at institutions like the Perimeter Institute and Quantum Benchmark. His research focuses on quantum computing, quantum error correction, and fault-tolerant systems, with contributions to stabilizer codes and quantum teleportation-based gates. Education: Bachelor's in Physics, Harvard University (1992) Ph.D. in Physics, California Institute of Technology (1997) Research Interests: Quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures Quantum cryptography and secure communication protocols Quantum complexity theory and algorithm design Applications of stabilizer codes and topological quantum computing Scientific Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society CIFAR Senior Fellow in Quantum Information Science Three U.S. Patents (e.g., quantum key distribution systems) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 30 students/postdocs and served on numerous thesis committees. Active in securing funding for quantum research through endowed professorships and industry partnerships (e.g., Quantum Benchmark). Labs/Teams: Member of QuICS and UMIACS, collaborating on quantum hardware-software integration and error correction challenges.

• Quantum Computing
• Algorithms and Theory
• Quantum Error Correction
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Jonathan M. Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, holding the Advanced Micro Devices Chair in Computer Engineering. His research centers on quantum computer architecture with emphasis on practical quantum error correction implementation across the quantum computing stack. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Chicago (advised by Fred Chong) and dual B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Chemistry and Computer Science from the University of Notre Dame. Baker's research spans quantum compilation, logic synthesis, multi-radix architectures, and error mitigation for both near-term and fault-tolerant quantum systems. His work addresses critical challenges in quantum hardware-software co-design, with particular focus on optimizing quantum circuits for real-world hardware constraints and noise characteristics. Current projects emphasize qudit-based computing, neutral atom architectures, and efficient error correction implementations. His publication record shows strong focus on quantum architecture innovations, with recent work exploring qudit advantages, modular chiplet designs, and dynamic noise adaptation. Key trends include hardware-aware compilation techniques, communication optimization across quantum systems, and practical approaches to fault tolerance. Best Paper Award Runner Up, MICRO 2020 IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2020 (Virtualized Logical Qubits) IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2020 (Extending Frontier with Qutrits) IEEE Micro Top Pick, 2021 (Emerging Technologies) Best Poster Award, MICRO 2018 Baker actively mentors graduate students in quantum computing architecture research and serves on conference review committees including MICRO and ASPLOS. His teaching includes specialized quantum systems courses at UT Austin and online EdX modules covering quantum computation fundamentals and architecture. He collaborates with the Duke Quantum Center and maintains strong industry connections through the AMD Chair position, focusing on bridging academic research with practical quantum computing implementations.

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Computer Architecture
• Quantum Error Correction
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Professor Brian Leeds DeMarco is a leading academic in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), serving as the IQUIST Director and Bardeen Faculty Scholar. He specializes in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, with a focus on quantum simulation using ultracold atoms in optical lattices to address problems in condensed matter physics. His research has led to groundbreaking discoveries, including the first quantum-degenerate Fermi gas and three-dimensional Anderson localization of matter, earning him prestigious awards like the NSF CAREER Award and Sloan Fellowship. DeMarco holds a B.A. in Physics from SUNY Geneseo (1996) and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder (2001). His postdoctoral work at NIST with David Wineland advanced quantum computing with trapped ions. At UIUC since 2003, he has held roles such as Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs and currently chairs NASA's Fundamental Physical Sciences Standing Review Board. His research explores quantum simulation, quantum computing architectures, and ultracold matter. Notable achievements include identifying phase-slip crossover in optical lattices and pioneering 3D Anderson localization. He has published over 30 high-impact articles, with recent work focusing on quantum simulators and hybrid quantum systems. Awards: APS Fellow, University of Illinois Scholar, NASA Review Board Chair, Defense Sciences Study Group member. Grants: NSF, ONR, Sloan Foundation support for quantum simulation and ultracold atom research. DeMarco leads the DeMarco Group, advancing quantum technologies and training students in experimental physics. His lab’s work on quantum testbeds and trapped ion processors positions him at the forefront of quantum information science.

• Quantum Simulation
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (AMO)
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John H. Shaw is the Harry C. Dudley Professor of Structural and Economic Geology and Professor of Environmental Science & Engineering at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). He specializes in structural geology, earthquake hazards, and geomechanics, with a focus on thrust fault systems, fault-related folding, and seismic risk assessment in regions like California and China. His research integrates field observations, 3D modeling, and geomechanical simulations to understand fault dynamics and their implications for societal safety. Shaw's work emphasizes quantitative analysis of fault geometry, slip rates, and rupture processes. Key projects include modeling ground deformation during earthquakes, assessing seismic hazards in fold-thrust belts, and investigating reservoir-induced seismicity. He leads the Structural Geology & Earth Resources Group and contributes to collaborative initiatives like the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC). His articles highlight advancements in fault system modeling, including 3D structural reconstructions, distinct element method applications, and coupling geomechanical models with fluid flow simulations. Recent studies focus on the Wilmington blind-thrust fault beneath Los Angeles, the Ventura fault system, and tectonic evolution of the Canadian Rockies and Qaidam Basin. Shaw's research also addresses interdisciplinary challenges such as stochastic velocity modeling for earthquake ground motion prediction and developing open-source tools like the SCEC Unified Community Velocity Model (UCVM). His work bridges fundamental structural geology with applied seismic hazard mitigation strategies.

• Structural Geology
• Seismology
• Tectonics
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Aleksander Kubica is an Assistant Professor of Applied Physics at Yale University, specializing in quantum information science with a focus on quantum error correction and fault tolerance. His research bridges quantum many-body physics and topological codes, particularly exploring applications in superconducting circuits and quantum architectures. He holds a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology and a B.S. from the University of Warsaw. Dr. Kubica's work addresses foundational challenges in scalable quantum computing, including optimizing error correction protocols, developing fault-tolerant architectures, and analyzing the intersection of quantum metrology with error mitigation. Recent contributions include advancements in erasure qubits, correlated noise decoding, and topological code adaptations. His research often involves interdisciplinary approaches, combining theoretical physics with algorithm design and hardware-efficient solutions. Key themes in his publications include improving error correction thresholds, designing low-overhead quantum architectures, and exploring novel decoding strategies for topological codes. While no specific awards are listed, his active research trajectory and contributions to quantum computing indicate significant scholarly engagement in the field.

• Quantum Information Science
• Quantum Error Correction
• Fault Tolerance
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James Grantham Turner is the James D. Hart Chair and Distinguished Professor of English at the University of California, Berkeley. He specializes in 18th-century British literature, gender and sexuality studies, Renaissance and Early Modern studies, narrative and the novel, poetry, and drama. His research bridges literature and art history, focusing on sexuality, gender, ecology, and classical antiquity. He holds degrees from Oxford University (B.A., 1968; M.A., Cert.Ed.; D.Phil., 1977) and has taught at institutions including Oxford, Sussex, Northwestern, and Michigan before joining Berkeley in 1990. Turner’s recent work includes The Villa Farnesina: Palace of Venus in Renaissance Rome (2022), winner of the PROSE Award in Art History, and Eros Visible: Art, Sexuality and Antiquity in Renaissance Italy (2017). His research explores interdisciplinary histories of sexuality, combining European literature, social history, and art. He has contributed to major exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Victoria, and the Getty Museum. Awarded fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, NEH, and ACLS, Turner’s scholarship spans over 100 articles and books. He has served on editorial boards for PMLA , Eighteenth-Century Studies , and others. His recent conference papers include discussions on Milton’s cosmology and Renaissance erotic art. He currently teaches at Berkeley and maintains office hours in Wheeler Hall. Turner’s research also intersects with global sexualities, food studies, and classical mythology. His work emphasizes cross-cultural analysis, from Italian Renaissance palaces to Enlightenment-era libertinism. He continues to explore intersections of art, literature, and sexuality across pre-modern Europe.

• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• 18th-Century British Literature
• Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
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Dr. Hannah Zdansky is an Assistant Professor of English at Belmont Abbey College, specializing in medieval languages, literatures, and manuscript studies. Her research focuses on cross-cultural connections in medieval Britain and Ireland, particularly exploring multilingualism, religion in literature, and medieval reading practices. She holds a B.A. from Baylor University, an M.A. from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. Her expertise spans Old and Middle English, French, Irish, Welsh, and Latin, with a methodological focus on digital humanities and the history of the book. Dr. Zdansky’s work examines how medieval literary and material cultures were shaped by multicultural interactions, including studies on medieval manuscripts, the role of women in literary production, and the intersection of religion with secular narratives. Her recent scholarly engagements include presentations on topics like the transnational dimensions of medieval texts, the interplay between sacred and secular themes in works such as Gui o Bharbhuic , and comparative analyses of Welsh and English manuscript traditions. Her publications span peer-reviewed articles, encyclopedia entries, and book reviews, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary medieval studies. Dr. Zdansky teaches a wide range of courses, from Old English Language and Literature to Irish History, emphasizing close textual analysis and historical context. She has advised numerous students through independent studies and thesis work, fostering academic rigor and intellectual curiosity in her classroom.

• Old and Middle English Literature
• Medieval Manuscript Studies
• Historical Linguistics
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Hadi Daneshmand is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia, specializing in theoretical machine learning. Prior to joining UVA, he completed postdoctoral research at FODSI (jointly hosted by MIT and Boston University), Princeton University, and INRIA Paris following his 2020 PhD in Computer Science from ETH Zurich. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, ETH Zurich, 2020 His research bridges computational perspectives and neural network theory, focusing on theoretical guarantees for deep learning systems. Key interests include understanding neural network mechanisms through optimization frameworks, foundations of machine learning, and stochastic processes in learning systems. His work reveals how neural networks implement computational primitives like gradient descent and optimal transport through architectural components. Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trajectory analyzing transformers' computational capabilities, batch normalization's theoretical properties, and optimization dynamics in deep learning. His studies consistently establish formal connections between neural architectures and classical optimization methods, particularly in in-context learning scenarios. Scientific Awards Stanford CPAL Rising Star Award Spotlight award at ICML In-context Learning workshop (2024) Postdoc fellowship of the Foundation of Data Science Institute (FODSI) Early Postdoc Mobility grant from SNSF Best poster award at Max Planck ETH deep learning workshop (2016) Reviewer awards for ICML (2022, 2019) and NeurIPS (2020) Dr. Daneshmand actively mentors graduate students, with advisees including PhD candidates at ETH Zurich who have secured positions at Harvard, Yale, Meta, and NVIDIA. His research is supported by competitive grants including the SNSF Early Postdoc Mobility award and FODSI fellowship. He serves the community as Area Chair for NeurIPS 2023-2024 and ICML 2025, and regularly reviews for top machine learning conferences and journals. He teaches specialized courses including "Neural Networks: A Theory Lab" at UVA, emphasizing experimental-theoretical connections in neural computation through hands-on coding exercises.

• Foundations of Machine Learning
• Understanding neural networks
• Optimization for machine learning
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