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Guadalupe Jimenez EsquinasView profile

Professor

• Feminist Anthropology
• Critical Heritage Studies
• Gender Studies
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Guadalupe Jiménez-Esquinas is a Full-Time Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Anthropology at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of the Basque Country (2018) with a Cum Laude thesis on feminist critique of patrimonialization processes in Costa da Morte. Her work spans critical heritage studies, gender analysis, and community archaeology, with a focus on Galician women's roles in cultural preservation. PhD in Social Anthropology (University of Basque Country, 2018) Master's in Gender Studies (CSIC-UIMP, 2010) Degree in Social/Cultural Anthropology (UCM, 2009) Diploma in Nursing (UCO, 2005) Her research interrogates how patriarchal systems influence heritage regimes, emphasizing care work, social reproduction, and community-driven cultural management. She has conducted fieldwork on shellfish gatherers, traditional healers, and craftswomen, linking their practices to environmental and cultural sustainability. Her 2025 International Journal of Heritage Studies article redefines heritage through feminist economics and informal labor analysis. Key awards include: VII Micaela Portilla Award (2018) for feminist thesis OIX-USC Gender Perspective Prize (2017, 2023) She leads the Costa dos Castros project, integrates feminist epistemologies into heritage education, and serves as Department Secretary. Her methodology combines ethnography with interdisciplinary collaboration, including roles at CSIC's Institute of Heritage Sciences and visiting appointments at NYU and UBA.

Mathias RopohlView profile

Professor

• Chemistry Education
• Science Education
• Formative Assessment
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Prof. Dr. Mathias Ropohl is a University Professor for Chemistry Education at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen, a position he has held since 2017. Previously, he served as a Junior Professor for Chemistry Education at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) in Kiel from 2013 to 2017. His academic career is grounded in both rigorous research and practical teaching experience, including prior roles as a secondary school teacher in chemistry and geography. Current Affiliation: Professor of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen Previous Roles: Junior Professor at IPN Kiel; Secondary School Teacher Education: Doctorate in Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen (2010); Teaching Certification in Chemistry and Geography His research focuses on formative assessment in inquiry-based learning, media use in science education, and the optimization of learning opportunities for pre-service and in-service chemistry teachers. He employs empirical and design-based research methods to improve diagnostic practices, feedback mechanisms, and teacher training curricula. His work emphasizes coherence in science instruction and the integration of digital tools in education. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in educational diagnostics, teacher feedback, inquiry learning, and curriculum design. Key themes include the use of digital learning ladders, adaptive learning tasks, conceptual strand maps, and strategies for inclusive science education. These works span journals and edited volumes in chemistry education, science teaching, and educational psychology, highlighting interdisciplinary and practical applications. Scientific and Academic Service Contributions: Chair (since 2025) and board member (since 2023) of the Interdisciplinary Center for Educational Research (IZfB) Board member of the Center for Teacher Education (ZLB) since 2022 Member of the Senate Commission for Teaching, Studies and Continuing Education (2021–2022) Deputy Chairman of the Examination Board for Chemistry/Biotechnology Teacher Training since 2019 Member of the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Chemistry since 2018 Strand Chair at ESERA (2018–2022), Member of NARST International Committee (2020–2022) Ropohl actively leads and participates in national and international research projects such as CoSMaS, FLaME, FinChen, DECoSTE, PICoSTE, and OER@IPN. These projects focus on improving teacher education, developing formative assessment tools, and enhancing science instruction through coherence and technology. He supervises research teams and collaborates across institutions to bridge research and classroom practice. He has no explicitly listed PhD or master’s students in the provided text but collaborates extensively with researchers and educators. His leadership in academic service and curriculum development underscores his role as a key figure in German and international science education communities.

Michael WimmerView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Real-Time Rendering
• Point Clouds
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Univ.Prof. Michael Wimmer is a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics and Visualization at TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics. His research focuses on real-time rendering, point cloud processing, GPU computing, and computational design. He leads projects involving architectural visualization, thermal simulation, and integrative design frameworks combining 4D sketching with material modeling. His work bridges computer graphics with applications in architecture and engineering. ORCID: 0000-0002-9370-2663 Research Group: Network Lab Recent research emphasizes GPU-accelerated algorithms (e.g., LOD generation for 2 billion points), real-time rendering techniques, and deep learning approaches for surface reconstruction. Collaborations span thermal simulation with civil engineers and 4D design tools for architects. Notable contributions include: Developing PPSurf for detailed surface reconstruction using point convolutions Advancing Vulkan-based rendering pipelines in academic settings Integrating light polarization for HDR imaging His lab explores applications in architectural design metaphors, computational material assessment via GeoRadar, and thermal simulation using precomputed radiative transport. Students under his supervision focus on GPU optimization, 3D reconstruction, and VR ergonomics.

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Organisational Behaviour
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Professor Edgar Meyer is Dean of the Birmingham Business School at the University of Birmingham, a position he commenced in October 2023. He has held prominent academic roles across the UK, including Professor of HRM and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Southampton, Associate Dean at Imperial College Business School, and Deputy Dean at Leeds University Business School. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Southampton and a B.Sc. in Health Studies and Management from the University of Lincoln. Edgar Meyer's research focuses on leadership and teamwork, particularly in health and social care settings, with recent emphasis on hybrid teams and digital pedagogies. He investigates how pedagogical decisions are made in online learning environments and who drives quality in digital education design. His work bridges organisational behaviour, educational innovation, and interprofessional collaboration. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in digital education, interprofessional learning, and leadership in healthcare. His research combines qualitative and mixed methods, focusing on collaborative design, psychological safety, and trust in professional settings. There is a clear trajectory towards integrating educational theory with organisational practice in complex service environments. Academic Member, Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) Active volunteer, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Former Vice-Chair and Chair, EDI Committee, Chartered ABS Trustee of several charitable organisations Visiting Professor, Cotrugli Business School (Croatia), Tokyo Metropolitan University (Japan), Universidad del Pacifico (Peru) Edgar has supervised and advised numerous scholars and professionals across his career, though specific student names are not listed. He has contributed to major educational initiatives, including MBA leadership and executive education programs. While specific grants are not mentioned, his extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest sustained research funding and institutional support. Though no formal lab or research centre is mentioned, Edgar leads research themes within the Birmingham Business School, particularly in leadership, organisational behaviour, and digital pedagogy. His global visiting roles indicate an international research network and collaborative teams across Europe, Asia, and South America.

Mahsa YarmohammadiView profile

Researcher

• Natural Language Processing
• Deep Learning
• Automatic Speech Recognition
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Mahsa Yarmohammadi is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Center for Language and Speech Processing (CLSP), where she leads research in cross-lingual language and speech applications. Her work focuses on deep learning techniques for multilingual data representation, automatic speech recognition (ASR), and speech translation. She develops novel algorithms for ASR decoders and explores interfaces between ASR and machine translation systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, Oregon Health & Science University (2016) Master’s in Computer (Software) Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran (2007) Undergraduate degree in Computer (Software) Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) (2004) Research Interests: Her expertise spans Natural Language Processing (syntactic/semantic parsing, information extraction), multilingual systems, deep learning, and ASR. She specializes in resource transfer across languages, neural lattice embeddings, and end-to-end system integration for speech and language technologies. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2019–2025) emphasize multilingual challenges: cross-lingual retrieval, contextual ASR, coreference resolution in dialogue, and zero-shot information extraction. Her work frequently addresses low-resource settings, neural algorithm design, and real-world dataset creation (e.g., earnings call analysis, COVID-19 QA pairs). Grants & Teams: As a prime researcher in multi-site programs, she collaborates on large-scale multilingual projects. She was mentored by Benjamin Van Durme (Johns Hopkins CS) and Sanjeev Khudanpur (Johns Hopkins ECE) during her CLSP post-doctoral fellowship (2021).

Frances K. HarperView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Social Justice in Education
• Equity in STEM
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Frances K. Harper is an Associate Professor and Unit Head of Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching at the University of Tennessee's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. Her research focuses on equity in mathematics education, emphasizing identity, power dynamics, and cultural relevance in teaching practices. NSF CAREER Grant (PLANAR): Centering Black and Latinx parents' voices in elementary mathematics education reform CRRAFT Partnership: Culturally relevant robotics and computational thinking in early childhood SEEK Initiative: Advancing STEM education in East Knoxville communities TEAM Teachers’ Circle: Supporting mathematics educators in Appalachian Tennessee Her work explores three key domains: curriculum adaptation to address power hierarchies, student identity negotiation in equity-focused classrooms, and family/community partnerships in educational reform. Recent publications analyze data visualization for social justice, cultural responsiveness in robotics education, and whiteness as a barrier to equitable pedagogy. Harper advocates for qualitative data methods that prioritize human stories, collaborating with parents on participatory action research while integrating arts-based approaches to humanize educational data. She maintains the solving world problems resource hub for equity-centered mathematics education.

• Indigenous Studies
• Political Science
• Political Theory
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Else Grete Broderstad is a Professor of Indigenous Studies at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, based at the Center for Sami Studies in Tromsø. She serves as Coordinator of the Master's Program in Indigenous Studies and teaches multiple courses including Introduction to Indigenous Studies, Methodology and Methods in Indigenous Studies, and Indigenous Peoples - Politics, Institutions and Tools. Her academic work bridges political science with Indigenous rights and governance, focusing on the Sámi context in Norway and broader circumpolar regions. Professor Broderstad's research interests span Indigenous rights and citizenship, cross-border reindeer herding, political procedures between Indigenous organizations and state authorities, and governance arrangements in the circumpolar North. She examines home rule and self-government arrangements, resource management, and conflicts between Indigenous peoples and industry. Her work is characterized by a strong engagement with truth and reconciliation processes, particularly regarding the Norwegian Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that investigated historical assimilation policies toward the Sámi and Kven peoples. Her recent publications reveal a clear thematic trajectory focused on truth and reconciliation processes (2023-2025), Indigenous knowledge systems in environmental governance, Indigenous-industry relations, and blue justice in coastal resource management. These works often examine practical applications of Indigenous rights in policy and decision-making processes, with particular attention to knowledge co-production, narrative ownership, and environmental justice frameworks. Much of her research involves collaborative work with scholars like Eva Josefsen and engages with contemporary political challenges facing Indigenous communities in the Arctic. Professor Broderstad leads the research group Indigenous Peoples, Governance, Rights, Institutions and Democracy and is affiliated with several research networks including TriArc, Indigenous Citizenship and Education (ICE), and Global Research in Indigenous Studies and History (GRISH). She actively supervises students in the Master's programs Indigenous Studies and Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas, contributing significantly to the next generation of Indigenous studies scholars. Her current projects include TRUCOM (Truth and Reconciliation Commission research) and Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Planning and Environmental Decision Making , reflecting her commitment to bridging academic research with practical applications for Indigenous communities and policy makers. Her work consistently addresses contemporary challenges in Indigenous-state relations while maintaining a strong theoretical foundation in political science and governance studies.

• Database Systems
• Information Retrieval
• Probabilistic Databases
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Martin Theobald is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Science, Technology and Communications. Previously affiliated with University of Ulm, Germany, his research spans database systems, information retrieval, and knowledge extraction with over 120 publications since 2002. His work bridges theoretical database foundations with practical applications in large-scale data processing. His research focuses on: Probabilistic and uncertain database systems Stream processing frameworks (notably the AIR architecture) Knowledge extraction from heterogeneous data sources Integration of machine learning with database systems Efficient query processing for structured and semi-structured data Recent publications demonstrate an evolving research trajectory toward real-time data stream processing with machine learning integration. His work on the AIR (Asynchronous Iterative Routing) framework and its extensions (TensAIR, OPTWIN) addresses critical challenges in concept drift detection, neural network training on streaming data, and efficient resource utilization. These contributions sit at the intersection of database systems, distributed computing, and machine learning, with applications in knowledge graph construction and question answering systems. Martin Theobald has mentored numerous researchers including Mauro Dalle Lucca Tosi, Alessandro Temperoni, and Vinu E. Venugopal, who have become active contributors to the database community. His collaborative network spans institutions across Europe, with frequent partnerships with researchers from University of Ulm, Max Planck Institute, and other European universities. His laboratory work focuses on developing scalable systems for processing evolving data streams, with particular emphasis on creating lightweight architectures that maintain high performance while minimizing resource consumption. Current projects involve integrating knowledge graphs with real-time analytics and developing adaptive systems that can handle concept drift in streaming environments.

Scott EllisView profile

Professor

• Early American Literature
• Contemporary American Literature
• Environmental Literature
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Scott Ellis serves as Professor of English at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), where he teaches early American literature, contemporary American literature, and environmental literature. His scholarly profile demonstrates sustained engagement with 19th-century American literary figures and evolving digital pedagogical approaches. Ellis's research centers on narrative structures in early environmental literature, with significant publications examining Charles Brockden Brown, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Herman Melville. His interdisciplinary work bridges literary studies with digital humanities, particularly through investigations of how technological platforms transform reading habits and classroom engagement. Current projects continue exploring narrative competition in ecological thought and the historical development of nature writing. His publication trajectory reveals consistent scholarly productivity since 2002, with recent emphasis on nature writing history (2024), Melville studies (2020), and digital pedagogy (2014-2002). Key thematic threads include the intersection of literary form with environmental consciousness and the impact of digital tools on humanities education. Scientific Awards: 2010 Connecticut State University System-Level Teaching Award 2010 Southern Connecticut State University-Level Teaching Award Ellis has presented widely at major conferences including the Modern Language Association and International Society for the Study of Narrative, focusing on digital pedagogy and environmental literature. While the source text confirms his role as faculty advisor through publication mentorship (e.g., Pearson co-authorship), specific grant funding details are not provided. No laboratory or research team affiliations are documented in the available materials.

Niko Van den BrandeView profile

Researcher

• Polymer Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Sustainable Materials
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Niko Van den Brande is a Researcher in Sustainable Materials Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium. His research focuses on polymer chemistry, sustainable materials development, and advanced material characterization techniques. With an h-index of 21 and over 1074 citations, he has established himself as a significant contributor to materials science. His research interests span polymer chemistry, sustainable materials engineering, self-healing polymers, Diels-Alder reactions, lignin-based thermosets, organic electronics, thermal analysis, and crystallization phenomena. His work bridges fundamental chemical principles with practical applications in sustainable material design and engineering. Van den Brande's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on dynamic polymer networks, self-healing mechanisms, and sustainable material systems. His research integrates computational modeling, experimental synthesis, and advanced characterization techniques to develop next-generation materials with applications in soft robotics, organic electronics, and circular economy systems. Scientific Awards: 18th Annual meeting of the Belgian Polymer Group, BPG-2011 Poster Prize (2011) ChemCYS 2012 prize for the best oral presentation in Polymer Chemistry (2012) Solvay Award (2010) TAWN Thermal Analysis Award (2012) Van den Brande actively participates in numerous research projects including FWOSBO63 (MycoMatters), HERC65 (X-Ray Approach), OZR4285 (Microbe Cultivation Infrastructure), FWOTM1156 (Self-Healing Networks), and FWOSBO54 (Lignin-based Thermosets). His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on sustainable material solutions. His research group collaborates extensively within the Belgian Polymer Group and participates in international conferences, demonstrating strong engagement with the global materials science community. Current projects indicate active work in mycelium-based materials, fungal engineered living materials, and sustainable polymer networks for various applications.

• Explainable Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Clustering
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Nicolas Labroche serves as a Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the Polytechnic School of the University of Tours. He is affiliated with the Fundamental and Applied Computer Science Laboratory of Tours (LIFAT) within the UFR of Sciences and Technology. His academic work spans multiple research domains with significant contributions to machine learning methodology and applications. His primary research focuses on Explainable Artificial Intelligence , particularly for medical applications where model interpretability is critical. He has pioneered methods in clustering of local attributive explanations and discernibility in medical ML models . Additional expertise includes exploratory data analysis through mathematical programming for comparison queries, time series forecasting for environmental monitoring, and preference-based explanations in recommender systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare, environmental science, and business intelligence. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent innovation in making data exploration more efficient and interpretable. Recent work emphasizes user-centric explainability (2024-2025), mathematical optimization for analytics (2022-2023), and synthetic data generation (2022). His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, medicine, and environmental science. His laboratory affiliation with LIFAT provides the infrastructure for his computational research. While specific grant details aren't public, his publication record indicates sustained research productivity across multiple European-funded projects focused on data science applications.

Dan HirschmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Sociology
• Political Economy
• Race and Racism
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Dan Hirschman is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Cornell University, with affiliations in the Science & Technology Studies program. His research explores the intersection of expertise, inequality, and political economy. Affiliations: College of Arts and Sciences, Cornell University Academic Rank: Associate Professor Contact: dan.hirschman@cornell.edu His research spans topics such as the history of inequality metrics (e.g., gender wage gaps, racial wealth gaps, and the 1% phenomenon), corporate political activity, and the role of economic expertise in climate policy debates. Current projects include a book Unequal Knowledge: The Stylized Facts of Inequality (under contract with Columbia University Press) and work on climate cost estimation. Dan collaborates across methodological traditions, integrating historical analysis with quantitative, interview, and ethnographic approaches. His recent publications address market actions as political tools, the social construction of economic data, and racial biases in financial classification systems. At Cornell, he teaches courses in social theory, race and racism, and economic sociology. His dissertation Inventing the Economy, Or: How We Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the GDP was supported by an NSF grant.

Jennifer RuefView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Educational Equity
• Teacher Education
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Jennifer Ruef is an Associate Professor in the Critical and Sociocultural Studies in Education department at the University of Oregon's College of Education, where she bridges decades of K-12 classroom experience with cutting-edge research on equitable mathematics instruction. Her work centers on dismantling systemic barriers in math education through identity-focused pedagogy and collaborative sensemaking frameworks. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teacher Education (Secondary Mathematics Education), Stanford University, 2016 M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Mathematics Education), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005 B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1990 Certification in Secondary Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12) Ruef's research pioneers decolonizing approaches to mathematics education, examining how student identities are co-constructed through classroom interactions and how Indigenous knowledge systems can transform STEM pedagogy. Her DETRACKING FOR EQUITABLE MATH INSTRUCTION (DEMI) framework challenges tracking practices while promoting relational equity and public sensemaking —where students collaboratively build mathematical arguments. This work directly addresses math trauma and systemic inequities through healing-centered, culturally sustaining practices. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory: from foundational identity studies (2020-2021) to pandemic-responsive equity work (2022), culminating in her 2024 NSF-funded detraicking initiative. Her scholarship consistently integrates Indigenous epistemologies with mathematics education, demonstrating how cultural values counter colonial harms while advancing STEM inclusivity. Her major recognitions include: NSF Career Award (2024) for $1.04M detraicking project University of Oregon Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) AMTE STaR Fellowship (2017) Stanford University dissertation grants (2015) Madison Metropolitan School District Teacher of the Year (2009) Ruef actively mentors doctoral students including A. Torres and M. Ahearn, with her NSF grant driving multi-year detraicking research across Oregon middle schools. Her community-engaged approach partners with Indigenous elders like V. Beavert to co-develop culturally rooted mathematics curricula, translating academic research into classroom practice through teacher professional development. Embedded in interdisciplinary networks connecting the College of Education with Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities, Ruef's work operates at the intersection of academia and activism—using collaborative research teams to advance decolonizing mathematics education beyond traditional lab structures.

• Multimodal Learning Analytics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computational Thinking
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Daniel Spikol is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , University of Copenhagen , affiliated with the Center for Digital Education and Human-Centred Computing section. His research focuses on multimodal learning analytics, computational thinking, and physical computing technologies that enhance learning, play, and reflection. Keywords: Learning Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking His recent work examines: Collaborative task design impacts on knowledge construction AI trust dynamics in educational contexts across six countries Smart learning environment integration with MMLA Design frameworks for multimodal analytics systems Key publications (2023-2025) analyze: Cultural factors in AI adoption Collaborative learning metrics Speech analytics for language acquisition He leads research bridging ambient computing, social signal processing, and educational innovation through physical computing toolkits like Talkoo (2016) and mBox (2024).

Jin-Kyu JungView profile

Professor

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Geovisualization
• Urban Geography
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Jin-Kyu Jung is a Professor at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, University of Washington Bothell, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Washington (Seattle). His expertise spans urban geography, GIS, and community-based research. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from SUNY Buffalo, alongside degrees in Urban Engineering and Urban Planning. Dr. Jung’s research focuses on critical GIS, geovisualization, and urban inequality. He integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to explore socio-spatial dynamics, particularly in marginalized communities. His work emphasizes participatory engaged research and community-based learning, aiming to bridge academic knowledge with real-world applications. He teaches courses on GIS, geovisualization, and urban planning, promoting student-centered and experiential learning. His recent projects include studies on smart cities in Seattle and climate change in the Ecuadorian Andes. He also serves as a Senior Research Fellow at SUNY Buffalo’s Center for Urban Studies. Dr. Jung’s publications span topics like GIS methodologies, urban policy, and child-centered spatial research. His teaching and research highlight interdisciplinary approaches to spatial justice and equitable urban development.