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• Human-Computer Interaction
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Object Recognition
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Markku Kilpeläinen serves as a Visitor (Faculty) in the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University. His interdisciplinary work bridges computer science, cognitive neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. His research focuses on three converging domains: Human-AI Performance : Comparative studies of object recognition capabilities between humans and AI systems, particularly in unusual visual contexts Cognitive-Computer Interaction : How executive control functions impact user performance in everyday computing tasks and videoconferencing environments Visual Neuroscience : Fundamental mechanisms of primate retinal processing, including photon detection and contrast encoding trade-offs His recent publications in Nature Communications, Transactions on Machine Learning Research, and International Journal of Human-Computer Studies demonstrate significant cross-disciplinary impact, with multiple papers receiving substantial media attention across 15+ news outlets and social media platforms. While no formal awards or student advisement details are documented in the available materials, his work shows strong scholarly engagement through peer-reviewed publications and measurable real-world impact via media coverage and reader engagement metrics.

Alireza RezaeiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Construction Management
• Structural Mechanics
• Project Management
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Alireza Rezaei is an Assistant Professor (Teaching Focused) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the School of Engineering, University of Warwick. He joined the university in 2018 after serving as a Senior Teaching Fellow. His teaching spans Construction Management modules for Civil Engineering students and the Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (CEDA) program. He has also taught Project Management workshops globally, including in South Africa, Malaysia, Cyprus, and Iran. Rezaei holds a BSc from the University of Tabriz (1997), an MSc from Mazandaran University of Science and Technology (2000), a PhD in Construction Management from Eastern Mediterranean University (2011), and an MSc in Real Estate Management from Birmingham City University (2018). His research focuses on construction management subfields like time/cost management, sustainability, occupational safety, and BIM implementation. He has designed reinforced concrete structures and managed mass-housing projects. His academic contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers addressing topics such as urban vulnerability assessment, BIM adoption in education, and construction waste management. His work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in developing countries. Office hours are Tuesdays 10am-12pm during term time.

Jesus Joaquin Garcia MolinaView profile

Professor

• Computer Science
• Database Systems
• Model-Driven Engineering
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Jesus Joaquin Garcia Molina is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Systems Engineering at the Universidad de Murcia's Faculty of Informatics. He holds a Doctorate from the same university with a thesis on the conformational and dynamic study of flexible macromolecules (1988). His research focuses on database systems, model-driven engineering, NoSQL technologies, and software modernization. He is actively involved in projects related to schema evolution, user interface generation from wireframes, and AI applications in healthcare and education. Key research areas include database schema management, cross-platform data migration, and the development of unified query languages like Skiql. He has contributed to frameworks such as Guizmo for automated UI generation and tools for reverse-engineering legacy systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in software development and education technology. Recent publications emphasize NoSQL schema evolution, AI-driven radiology support systems, and the integration of interactive educational content in social robots. His interdisciplinary approach spans computer science, medicine, and pedagogy, with notable contributions to both academic and applied domains.

Jelena KasapView profile

Assistant Professor

• Legal History
• Roman Law
• Civil Law
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Jelena Kasap is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Legal History and Roman Law , Faculty of Law Osijek, J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek. She teaches courses including General History of Law and State, History of Administration and Archival Studies, and seminars on women's legal status and social work history. Education: PhD in Civil Law and Family Law (University of Zagreb, 2016), Master of Laws (University of Osijek, 2009) Her research focuses on Legal History , Roman Law , and Civil Law , particularly examining medieval legal traditions, European legal identity, and post-communist restitution. Her publications analyze historical legal instruments like free loans, manorial estates, and animal liability. She collaborates with Višnja Lachner on regional legal history projects. Selected Publications demonstrate expertise in comparative legal analysis, medieval economic regulation, and Balkan state formation. She has presented at international conferences like the 16th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development and contributes to regional legal discourse through symposiums such as Economy of Eastern Croatia – Vision and Growth . Notable Roles: Assistant Professor (since 2016) Doctoral Researcher in Civil Law Pedagogical Training (Faculty of Teacher Education, Osijek, 2014)

Stephanie LudiView profile

Professor

• Accessibility in Computing
• Computer Science Education
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Stephanie Ludi is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas. Her office is located in Discovery Park (A160A), with office hours held Mondays 12:00-1:00 PM and Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 PM. She maintains an active research program focused on accessibility in computing education and assistive technologies. Her research centers on accessibility in computer science education , with specific expertise in designing accessible programming environments for visually impaired users, usability analysis of educational platforms, and integration of accessibility principles into curricula. Key focus areas include block-based programming adaptations, LMS accessibility (particularly Canvas), mobile app quality assessment, and WCAG compliance automation. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, educational technology, and inclusive design principles to address systemic barriers in computing education. Dr. Ludi's publication analysis reveals consistent themes: Prioritization of accessibility in educational technologies across K-12 and higher education Methodological emphasis on empirical usability studies and developer challenge analysis Increasing integration of machine learning techniques for accessibility compliance and review analysis Strong advocacy for inclusive pedagogy in computer science curricula While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, her research impact is evidenced through publications in ACM SIGACCESS conferences and sustained focus on critical accessibility gaps. As Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, she oversees academic programs while maintaining an active research agenda. Her work demonstrates commitment to translating research into practice through curriculum development and institutional partnerships. Current projects indicate exploration of LLM applications for accessibility auditing and continued refinement of accessible programming tools.

Gwendolyn SavitzView profile

Associate Professor

• Administrative Law
• Energy Law
• Military Law

Gwendolyn Savitz is an Associate Professor at The University of Tulsa's College of Law, specializing in Administrative Law, Energy Law, and Military Law. She holds an LL.M. from Yale Law School, a J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. Her research focuses on administrative state mechanisms, including rulemaking, adjudication, and military justice, with particular attention to issues like regulatory reform and accountability. Education: LL.M., Yale Law School J.D., American University – Washington College of Law B.A., Dartmouth College Research Interests: Professor Savitz’s work addresses the complexities of administrative law, including standing in rulemaking, agency finality, and military legal frameworks. She advocates for reforms in public comment processes and compensation mechanisms for military victims. Her expertise bridges theoretical legal analysis and practical applications in energy and military contexts. Grants & Advising: Specific grants or advising roles are not detailed in the provided information. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly mentioned, her research aligns with the College of Law’s initiatives in administrative and military law.

• Eco-Social Design
• Digital Justice
• Social Participation
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Bianca Herlo is a Professor of Eco-Social Design at Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU DFK), serving as Head of the Competence Center for Transformation Design. She specializes in eco-social transformation, digital justice, and participatory design practices. Her work bridges academia, civil society, and policy-making to address systemic inequalities through design interventions. She previously held interim professorships at the University of Fine Arts Braunschweig and led research groups at the Weizenbaum Institute and Berlin University of the Arts. Her current roles include chair of the German Society for Design Theory and Research (DGTF), co-host of the podcast Purple Code , and member of the Social Design Network. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations across art, technology, and urban planning, focusing on equitable digital futures and inclusive social innovation. Research interests emphasize structural justice in digital systems, feminist futures, and the role of design in fostering participatory democracy. Her recent contributions include co-editing Design als Haltung (2024) and leading projects like REASSESSING THE SOCIAL and the PhD Programme in Eco-Social Innovation. Her work frequently appears in transdisciplinary platforms such as Weizenbaum Journal and Geography Compass . Key achievements include jury roles for the Gender Design Award, SNSF evaluations, and advisory roles in digital policy initiatives. She frequently lectures internationally on topics ranging from AI ethics to intercultural participation, maintaining a strong commitment to translating research into actionable societal impact.

Hsiao-Chun WuView profile

Professor

• Statistical Learning
• Digital Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
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Hsiao-Chun Wu is a Professor and holder of the Michel B. Voorhies Professorship at Louisiana State University (LSU), affiliated with the Division of Electrical & Computer Engineering within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He earned his Ph.D. in 1999 from the University of Florida. His research focuses on statistical learning, embedded algorithms, digital signal processing, and wireless communications. Key areas include optimization techniques for detection and estimation, image/speech processing, and networked systems design. He has contributed to advancements in sensor deployment strategies, tensor-based signal processing, and machine learning applications for posture recognition and multimedia classification. Notable technical interests span computational photography, robust multichannel decorrelation, and energy-efficient data collection in wireless sensor networks. His work often integrates tensor analysis and graph convolutional networks to address challenges in high-dimensional data processing. Dr. Wu's academic contributions include pioneering methods for indoor line-of-sight coverage optimization and developing novel modulation recognition techniques. His research also addresses industrial IoT performance optimization and biomedical applications such as noninvasive activity recognition using mmWave radar.

HENRY N. YOUNGView profile

Professor

• Clinical Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Medication Adherence
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Henry N. Young, Ph.D., is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy at the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy . He holds the Kroger Professor title. His research focuses on clinical pharmacy practice innovations, health disparities, HIV prevention strategies, and medication adherence in underserved populations. He has contributed to advancing telehealth applications in cardiovascular disease management and evaluating barriers to opioid treatment access. His work frequently addresses social determinants of health and pharmacy’s role in public health initiatives. Key areas of expertise include: Pharmacy services and policy HIV prevention and PrEP implementation Medication adherence strategies Health equity research Implementation science in healthcare Recent studies highlight his work on: Racial disparities in antipsychotic utilization Pharmacist-led buprenorphine programs Telemedicine adoption among Medicare beneficiaries Long-acting injectable therapies for mental health and HIV He has received the prestigious Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association (FAPhA) honor. His research is supported by grants addressing pharmacy’s expanded role in community and clinical care settings.

• Primate Behavior
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Conservation Biology
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Martha Robbins is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, based in Leipzig, Germany. Her research focuses on the evolution of sociality in gorillas, combining long-term field studies in Rwanda, Uganda, and Gabon with conservation initiatives. Robbins has led projects in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda), Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda), and Loango National Park (Gabon), studying mountain and western gorillas. Her work integrates ecology, genetics, and behavior to understand primate social structures, reproductive strategies, and conservation challenges. Education: PhD in Zoology (University of Wisconsin, 1996), M.S. Zoology (University of Wisconsin, 1993), B.S. Biology/Psychology (University of South Carolina, 1989). Academic roles include: Research Associate, Max Planck Institute (1998–present) Visiting Assistant Professor, Gustavus Adolphus College (1997–1998) Lecturer, University of Wisconsin (1995–1997) Research interests emphasize gorilla feeding ecology, social behavior, genetics, and conservation. She collaborates with organizations like the North Carolina Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on education programs. Her work highlights the interplay between ecological conditions, human impact, and primate population dynamics. Robbins also serves on conservation councils including GRASP and IUCN Great Apes committees. Key contributions include documenting gorilla dietary flexibility, analyzing group dynamics, and advocating for habitat protection. Her studies on mountain gorilla population growth and genetic diversity underscore the importance of long-term monitoring. Recent research explores facial expression coding (GorillaFACS), arboreal locomotion in gorillas, and the role of culture in primate conservation strategies.

Diana LangeView profile

Researcher

• Historical Cartography
• East Asian Studies
• Tibetology
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Professor Dr. Diana Lange is a researcher affiliated with the University of Hamburg, holding positions in the Faculty of Asian and African Studies (Asien-Afrika-Institut) and the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC). She is a principal investigator in the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA), focusing on historical maps as knowledge resources. Her work emphasizes Tibetan cartography, East Asian map coloration, and the materiality of maps. Lange has authored/co-authored over 40 publications, including monographs like Colors on East Asian Maps (2023) and edited volumes such as Maps and Colours (2024). Her research bridges cultural heritage preservation, historical geography, and art history. Education: Doctoral degree in Sinology and Tibetology Affiliations: CSMC, UWA Cluster, Asien-Afrika-Institut Research interests center on mapping practices across cultures, with a focus on pre-20th century East Asia and the Himalayas. She leads projects analyzing mapmaking as a knowledge process, including the Harrer Collection and British Library’s Wise Collection. Recent articles explore Tibetan ethnographic mapping, Korean 19th-century cartography, and color symbolism in historical maps. She frequently presents at international conferences and organizes workshops on map analysis.

• Property Law
• Bioethics and Biolaw
• Real Rights
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Assoc. Prof. Stoyan Stavru, PhD, holds an associate professorship at New Bulgarian University's Department of Health and Social Work. His research focuses on property law, bioethics, and legal aspects of medical advancements. He has authored several monographs including "Property. Legal Aspects" (2010) and "Issues of condominium ownership" (2009). His work explores topics such as gender reassignment legal consequences, surrogacy regulations, and the legal implications of artificial intelligence. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text His research interests include property rights, real estate law, bioethical dilemmas in healthcare, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. Recent articles address surrogacy conflicts, gender identity legal recognition, and expropriation compensation mechanisms. He teaches courses like Bioethics and Biolaw: Introduction . Publications span monographs analyzing real rights over human bodies, condominium management, and probiotic law innovations. Collaborations include co-authoring works on public real rights with Petar Iliev.

• Indigenous Tourism
• Parks Management
• Wildlife Management
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Harvey Lemelin is a Professor at Lakehead University's School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism. He holds a dual appointment with the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining & Exploration. Specializing in parks and wildlife management, his research focuses on indigenous tourism, trail management, and last chance tourism. Since joining Lakehead in 2004, he has developed innovative teaching methods integrating community-service learning, particularly with First Nations communities like the Fort William First Nation and Red Rock Indian Band. His teaching portfolio includes field-based courses such as OUTD 2755 (Parks and Tourism), OUTD 3715 (Indigenous Tourism), and OUTD 3315 (Healthy Parks/Healthy People). Research emphasizes human-environment interactions in sensitive ecosystems, including polar regions and battlefield sites. Key projects include developing codes of conduct for indigenous tourism and assessing economic impacts of energy policy changes in rural Ontario. Publications highlight entomotourism's role in conservation and the sociocultural dimensions of insect-human interactions. His edited volumes explore polar tourism, last-chance tourism, and sustainable management practices. Collaborations with organizations like Parks Canada and indigenous groups demonstrate commitment to community-driven research and education.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
• Software Tools
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James Eagan is an Associate Professor in the Design, Interaction, Visualization & Applications (DIVA) research group at Télécom Paris , affiliated with the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI) and the Computer Sciences and Networks (Infres) department. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction and Information Visualization , focusing on enhancing software expressiveness for users. James explores software malleability through projects like Webstrates (collaborative dynamic media) and Scotty (runtime toolkit overloading). His research integrates qualitative methods with prototype development to address user needs in code adaptation, data visualization, and small-screen interaction. Recent work includes AI explainability frameworks for financial crime detection and studying cognitive biases in XAI-assisted decision-making. He has received the ACM SIGSOFT 2015 Impact Award for his Tarantula debugging tool. His teaching portfolio spans courses in Human-Computer Interaction , Data Visualization , and Web Technologies at Télécom Paris. James actively recruits PhD and Master’s students for high-quality research in these domains. His office is located at 4.D24 , and he encourages students to contact him at james.eagan@telecom-paris.fr .

• Healthcare Data Analysis
• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Health Policy
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Jacqueline Grady is an Associate Director of Data Management and Analytics and Information Security Officer at the Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE) within the Yale School of Medicine. With over 35 years of experience in healthcare data analysis, her work focuses on developing and refining quality metrics, evaluating disease management programs, and enhancing risk adjustment models using Medicare claims data. She holds a Master's in Statistics and a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from the University of Connecticut. Education: MS Statistics (University of Connecticut), BS Biological Sciences (University of Connecticut) Key Roles: Data Management Lead, Information Security Officer, Healthcare Analytics Expert Her research interests include hospital performance measurement, readmission reduction strategies, and the application of administrative claims data to improve healthcare outcomes. Notable contributions include developing algorithms to identify planned readmissions and refining models to predict Medicare payment systems. Collaborations with researchers like Harlan Krumholz and Joseph Ross highlight her work on cardiovascular outcomes, COPD mortality trends, and pandemic response analyses. Publications reflect her focus on quality improvement, including studies on orthopedic surgery outcomes, pandemic mortality associations, and COPD documentation artifacts. Though no formal advisees are listed, her contributions to collaborative research projects and quality measure development demonstrate significant mentorship in healthcare analytics. Labs/Teams: Core leadership in the Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE), contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on translational research and health policy.