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Federico BoschettiView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Digital Humanities
• Computational Linguistics
• Digital Philology
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Federico Boschetti is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice . He has been a researcher at CNR-ILC since 2011, focusing on Digital Humanities and Digital Philology . As project leader for the Archipelago DH initiative, he manages CNR-ILC's research unit at Ca' Foscari's Centre for Digital & Public Humanities. He directs the Collaborative and Cooperative Philology Laboratory (CoPhiLab) and has taught at multiple institutions including Venice International University, University of Pisa, and Ca' Foscari. Research Focus: Digital Philology, Humanities Computing, Cultural Heritage Digitization Technical Expertise: Linguistic annotation tools, text acquisition software, digital project sustainability Collaborations: Perseus Project (Tufts University), CLARIN Infrastructure, CNR-ILC His work bridges computational methods with classical philology, particularly evident in projects like HTRogène (Medieval Latin corpus) and EpiSearch (ancient inscription identification). His publications demonstrate strong engagement with domain-specific languages and digital knowledge organization .

Valentin GorankoView profile

Professor

• Logic
• Artificial Intelligence
• Multi-agent Systems
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Valentin Goranko is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University, specializing in logic and its interdisciplinary applications across computer science, artificial intelligence, and multi-agent systems. His academic profile reflects a deep integration of philosophical inquiry with practical computational frameworks. Professor Goranko's research centers on the theoretical foundations of logic with specific applications to artificial intelligence, multi-agent systems, game theory, and computer science. His work develops formal frameworks for strategic reasoning, temporal logic, and coalition-based decision making, bridging abstract logical theory with concrete implementation challenges. The research demonstrates methodological sophistication through its combination of theoretical depth with practical verification considerations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a maturing research program that has evolved from foundational work on temporal logics toward more complex applications involving structural analysis of logical systems and the synthesis of quantitative and qualitative reasoning approaches. His contributions to alternating-time temporal logic (ATL), game-theoretic semantics, and coalition logics have provided new insights into model checking and verification of multi-agent systems, with particular emphasis on socially friendly coalition logic (SFCL) and group protecting coalition logic (GPCL). Professor Goranko has authored several influential textbooks including 'Logic as a Tool' (2016), 'Temporal Logics in Computer Science' (2016), and 'Logic and Discrete Mathematics' (2015), which have become standard references in their respective fields. These works reflect his commitment to making complex logical concepts accessible while maintaining rigorous theoretical standards. At Stockholm University, he teaches Classical Logic (introductory) and Philosophical Logics II (advanced), courses that emphasize both foundational logical principles and their advanced philosophical applications. His teaching approach demonstrates a consistent focus on practical utility of logical reasoning alongside theoretical rigor, preparing students for both academic research and practical applications in computer science and artificial intelligence.

Gert AlbertView profile

Researcher

• General Sociology
• Action theory
• History of theory
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Privatdozent (Priv.-Doz.) Gert Albert is affiliated with the Max Weber Institute for Sociology at the University of Heidelberg. His research focuses on general sociology, action theory, history of sociological theory, and philosophy of sociology. He has contributed to debates on relational sociology, methodological controversies in explanatory sociology, and the works of classical theorists like Max Weber and Norbert Elias. His publications include analyses of Elias's figuration theory, Weber's hermeneutic approach, and critical discussions of Hartmut Esser's explanatory sociology framework. Notable works explore topics such as social ontology, validity in knowledge systems, and the integration of methodological perspectives in sociological inquiry. Contact details redirect to the university's LSF system, and his full bibliography is accessible via the university library's heiBIB portal (http://katalog.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/profil/142709573).

Romain GrazianiView profile

Professor

• Chinese Studies
• Ancient Chinese Literature
• Taoist Philosophy
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Romain Graziani is a Professor of Chinese studies at the École normale supérieure de Lyon, part of the Arts and Humanities Faculty. He holds a doctorate in the genesis of meditative practices in ancient Taoism and has been a Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2009–2014). His research focuses on classical Chinese texts, including Taoist philosophy, political thought, and the interplay between body, spirit, and governance in ancient China. Education: Studied philosophy at the Sorbonne, completed postgraduate work in analytical philosophy, and pursued advanced Chinese studies at the University of Cambridge and Harvard University. His academic career includes teaching roles at Université Paris-Diderot, Sciences-Po Paris, and the University of Geneva. Research Interests: Taoist thinkers, political domination in ancient texts, body manipulation in Chinese society, self-writing in medieval China, economic speculation in the 4th century BCE, and comparative literary traditions. Current projects include a monograph on Han Fei-Tseu and translations of contemporary Chinese poetry. Awards: Louis Forest Award (2001), Centre National du Livre Grant (2001), and IUF Junior Membership (2009–2014). His publications include Les corps dans le taoïsme ancien (2011) and Une voix pour l’évasion (2015).

• Classics
• Ancient Literature
• Roman Poetry
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Lucy Smith is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at Durham University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Classics under the supervision of Professor Jennifer Ingleheart, focusing on the embodiment of deities in the Elegies of Tibullus. Her research integrates Roman poetic aesthetics, visual culture, and ritual practices to analyze Tibullus' portrayal of divine bodies and their relationships with elegiac themes. Smith holds a BA/LLB conjoint degree from the University of Auckland (2018), a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Latin (2019), and a Master of Arts (2020), where her thesis, supervised by Associate Professor Marcus Wilson, explored Ovid's Fasti . Her doctoral work examines how Tibullus' divine figures reflect broader societal and literary dynamics in ancient Rome. Her recent scholarly contributions span biomedical research, including studies on skin pigmentation modulation, stem cell-derived tissue engineering, and cellular senescence in aging. This interdisciplinary engagement underscores her expertise in both classical studies and cutting-edge biological research methodologies. Despite no listed scientific awards or grants, her academic trajectory highlights a commitment to bridging classical literary analysis with innovative scientific techniques.

Mohamed Hibat-AllahView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
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Mohamed Hibat-Allah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo, where he researches the intersection of natural language processing and quantum many-body physics. His work focuses on using language models to describe quantum systems and developing machine learning solutions for combinatorial optimization problems applicable to scientific and industrial challenges. His research integrates techniques from natural language processing, quantum physics, and statistical mechanics to advance computational methods for simulating quantum materials and solving complex optimization problems. This interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical physics with cutting-edge AI methodologies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on quantum machine learning, neural network applications in physics, and variational methods. Key trends include the development of quantum-inspired algorithms, benchmarking of quantum models against classical counterparts, and novel approaches to simulating quantum systems using recurrent neural architectures.

Samee U. KhanView profile

Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Edge Computing
• Fog Computing
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Samee U. Khan is a Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU), affiliated with the Bagley College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas (2007) and a B.S. from GIK Institute of Engineering & Technology (1999). His research focuses on optimization, robustness, and security of computer systems, with recent emphasis on quantum computing, edge/fog computing, and machine learning applications in neuroscience and cybersecurity. Key research interests include quantum algorithm development, edge computing architectures, and neuro-inspired systems. His work integrates quantum computing with traditional machine learning to address challenges in visual perception modeling and medical imaging analysis. He also explores fog computing frameworks for IoT and distributed systems, emphasizing security and efficiency in heterogeneous environments. Publications highlight advancements in quantum noise mitigation, hybrid quantum optimization, and brain-computer interface models. His contributions span simulation toolkits like iFogSim and frameworks for vehicular networks and blockchain-based resource management. Khan’s research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in smart homes, healthcare, and autonomous systems.

Zia Ush ShamszamanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cybersecurity
• AI Governance
• Secure and Safe AI
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Dr. Zia Ush Shamszaman is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Teesside University's School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies (SCEDT). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Galway and a Master's from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. His research focuses on Cybersecurity, AI Ethics, IoT Resilience, and Game Theory applications, with a strong emphasis on bridging academic research with industry applications. Teaching responsibilities include postgraduate modules on AI Ethics, Cyber Risk Management, and Ethical Hacking, alongside undergraduate courses in Secure Data Acquisition and Ethical Hacking. He actively supervises five PhD students in cybersecurity and AI, advocating for inclusive technology education and societal impact. Professional memberships include IEEE (Senior Member), Elsevier Advisory Panel, and W3C. He has organized conferences like the International Conference on Suitable Technologies 4.0 and served on program committees for major events. Recognized for exceptional peer reviewing, he has received awards from leading journals like the Journal of Network and Computer Applications and Future Generation Computer Systems. Current projects funded by Innovate UK include CyberPathway (diversity in cybersecurity education), SafeSCMS (AI-driven supply chain security), and Opera-CyberThemis (trustworthy AI frameworks). Past industry roles include technical leadership in Bangladesh's government projects like the Machine Readable Passport system and World Bank-funded Bangladesh Automated Clearing House initiative. Shamszaman's work spans industry collaborations, academic leadership, and community engagement, with recent media contributions on GenAI governance and cyber resilience strategies. His research integrates theoretical advancements with practical solutions for SMEs, healthcare systems, and underserved communities.

• Roman Imperial History
• Early Imperial Literature
• Roman Political Ideology
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John Alexander Lobur is a Professor of Classics at the University of Mississippi's Department of Classics, housed within the College of Liberal Arts. He holds a B.A. from Kalamazoo College (1995) and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2004). His research focuses on Early Imperial Roman history, literature, and political ideology, particularly exploring how rhetoric and historiography shaped imperial identity. He authored influential works like *Cornelius Nepos: A Study in the Evidence and Influence* (2021) and *Consensus, Concordia and the Formation of Roman Imperial Ideology* (2008). Teaching responsibilities include courses on Roman civilization, the Republic/Empire transition, and Latin language instruction at all levels. His recent scholarship examines Roman declamation, civil war narratives, and the cultural concept of 'peace' (pax) in transitioning political systems. He actively contributes to Latin pedagogy through innovative course design integrating his monographs.

Lee MorrisseyView profile

Professor

• Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century English-Language Literature
• John Milton
• Early Modern Religion and Politics
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Lee Morrissey is the Alumni Distinguished Professor in the Department of English at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. He has served as Department Chair (2007-2010, 2013-2017), Interim Associate Dean of the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities (2018-2019), and Founding Director of the Clemson Humanities Hub (2016-2021). Affiliated with the Religious Studies program, his career spans teaching, administration, and transatlantic scholarly work. Ph.D., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1995) M.Phil., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1993) M.A., History, Columbia University (1990) M.A., English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University (1988) A.B., Philosophy and English Literature, Boston College (1986) Morrissey specializes in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English-language literature, particularly John Milton, early modern religion and politics, and colonial Ireland. His research bridges archipelagic and transatlantic approaches to colonial plantations, re-examining canonical texts through postsecular and intersectional frameworks. He has also contributed to debates on literary criticism's historical development and its democratic implications. Recent publications analyze colonial architecture's role in material extraction across Ireland and Barbados, Milton's late poems as modernity critiques, and transatlantic literary networks. His work integrates cultural geography, political philosophy, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on British Atlantic world dynamics. Scientific Awards: NEH Creating Humanities Communities Challenge Grant (2017-2020) Muriel McCarthy Research Fellowship (2013) Fulbright Scholar (2010-2011) Allen G. Noble Prize (2016) NEH American Rescue Plan Grant (2021)

• Quantum Computing
• Mathematical Logic
• Fuzzy Logic
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Roberto Leporini is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergamo, where he has been a researcher since 2005. His research focuses on quantum information processing systems, including conservative and multivalued computation, optical microdevices, fuzzy and quantum logics, and compositional/holistic semantics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Milan (2004) and has authored over 40 international publications. Leporini teaches Computer Science courses at the University of Bergamo and supplementary courses in Cybernetics and Analysis at other institutions. He has been actively involved in academic governance, serving in roles such as member of the Academic Senate and President of the International Quantum Structures Association (IQSA). Additionally, he holds a patent for quantum circuit construction and collaborates with the National Institute of Nuclear Physics. His research interests bridge quantum computing, mathematical logic, and their applications to computational systems. Notable contributions include studies on quantum entanglement, fuzzy logic representations of quantum gates, and holistic computational semantics. Leporini’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating theoretical computer science with quantum physics principles.

Marie-Claire BeaulieuView profile

Associate Professor

• Greek Religion
• Greek Epigraphy
• Medieval Latin
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Marie-Claire Beaulieu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classical Studies at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges Greek religion , Digital Humanities , and ornithology in myth , with a focus on how natural landscapes and animals shape cultural and religious beliefs. Education: PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, MA and BA from Université de Montréal Teaching: Courses in Classical Mythology, Greek Religion (with Department of Religion), Medieval Latin, and digital humanities collaborations Her recent publications span classical art analysis, maritime cultural history, and digital tools for mythological studies. She leads the Perseids Project , developing collaborative editing platforms for classical texts. Awards include multiple Kress Foundation and Andrew W Mellon Foundation grants for digital humanities initiatives. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates computer science and biological sciences in mythological analysis, particularly through the digital edition of D'Arcy Thompson's Glossary of Greek Birds.

• Historical Linguistics
• Chinese Syntax
• Morpho-Syntax
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Barbara Meisterernst is an Honorary Professor at the Institute of Linguistics, National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, specializing in Chinese historical syntax, morpho-syntax, syntax-semantic interfaces, and Buddhist Chinese linguistics. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including Humboldt-University Berlin and the University of Ghent. Habilitation, University of Hamburg (2012) PhD in Chinese Studies, Münsterische Sinologische Mitteilungen (1998) MA in Chinese Studies, German and Linguistics (1992) Her research focuses on diachronic evolution of Chinese grammar, particularly tense-aspect-modality systems from Classical to Medieval Chinese. Key contributions include analyses of modal expressions, negation cycles, and syntactic changes in Buddhist Chinese texts. She employs formal syntactic frameworks to examine historical developments while integrating semantic and pragmatic dimensions. Her publications reveal strong trends in modality research (25% of output), diachronic syntax (30%), and Buddhist Chinese linguistics (15%). Recent work increasingly examines cross-linguistic comparisons with Vietnamese and Sogdian, reflecting broader typological interests. Methodologically, she combines corpus-based analysis with theoretical syntax to reconstruct historical grammatical systems. Meisterernst has presented at over 50 international conferences including IACL, EACL, and specialized workshops across Asia, Europe, and North America. Her extensive fieldwork includes collaborations with Academia Sinica, Tsing Hua University, and the International Dunhuang Project. She leads major research projects on pre-Tang Chinese verb phrase development and Silk Road linguistic interactions, securing continuous funding for collaborative work between European and Asian institutions since 2010.

Christopher BergevinView profile

Associate Professor

• Auditory Biophysics
• Otoacoustic Emissions
• Sensory Physiology
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Christopher Bergevin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at York University, specializing in auditory biophysics. His research focuses on otoacoustic emissions (OAEs), Tuvan throat singing, nonlinear oscillators, and signal processing in sensory physiology. He combines experimental and theoretical approaches across comparative frameworks to study hearing mechanisms. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and eligible to supervise graduate students in both Biology and Physics programs. His research areas include biological physics, with emphasis on auditory systems. Key projects involve analyzing OAEs in diverse vertebrates to uncover cochlear tuning mechanisms and their translational applications. He explores how sound is transduced in the ear and how OAEs reflect inner ear dynamics. Recent work includes studies on avian vocal communication specialists and the role of interaural coupling in binaural systems. Bergevin's lab employs computational, experimental, and theoretical methods. He collaborates across disciplines, integrating biology, physics, and mathematics. While no specific grants or awards are listed, his work contributes to understanding human hearing uniqueness and comparative auditory physiology across species. He maintains a research website and can be contacted through his office at the Petrie Science Building. His work bridges fundamental auditory science with applications in clinical audiology and ethnomusicology.

Edward KissiView profile

Professor

• Ethiopian History
• Famine and Humanitarian Relief
• US-Africa Relations
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Edward Kissi is a Professor at the University of South Florida's School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Ethiopian and Horn of Africa history, famine politics, US-Africa relations, and comparative genocide studies. He earned his Ph.D. in History from Concordia University (1997) and held post-doctoral roles at Yale University and Clark University. He has authored seminal works like Africans and the Holocaust and Revolution and Genocide in Ethiopia and Cambodia . Educations: B.A. (History, Classics) from University of Ghana (1987); M.A. History from Wilfrid Laurier University (1991); Ph.D. History from Concordia University (1997). Research interests include famine as a weapon, Holocaust-African connections, and genocide prevention. He contributed to UNESCO's Holocaust education initiatives and advised the UN on genocide detection. Key awards include the Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1998-1999). Publications emphasize transcontinental genocide comparisons, African human rights frameworks, and Cold War development policies. His work bridges African historiography with global atrocities studies.