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Kurt A. JordanView profile

Professor

• Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Archaeology
• Historical Archaeology of Indigenous Peoples
• Political Economy
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Kurt A. Jordan is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on the archaeology and history of Haudenosaunee (Six Nations Iroquois) peoples, particularly the Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) in the Finger Lakes region. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Columbia University (2002) and a B.A. in Anthropology and Government from Cornell University (1988). Research emphasizes settlement patterns, political economy, and Indigenous autonomy in the face of colonial narratives of decline. Projects include the 1715-1754 Townley-Read site and the 1688-1715 White Springs town, with descendant community collaboration. Publications like The Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ Ɂ People in the Cayuga Lake Region challenge colonialist historical frameworks. Teaching includes courses on Indigenous Studies, archaeological theory, colonialism, and field training in Western New York. Public engagement includes talks in 13+ Central New York locations and Cayuga language class support.

Peter KazanzidesView profile

Research Professor

• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
• Augmented Reality
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Peter Kazanzides is a Research Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, where he joined the faculty in 2002. His research focuses on robotics, medical robotics, augmented reality, and computer-assisted interventions with primary applications in computer-integrated surgery. His educational background includes multiple degrees from Brown University: ScB (1983) in Electrical Engineering AB (1983) in Computer Science ScM (1985) in Electrical Engineering ScM (1987) in Applied Mathematics PhD (1988) in Electrical Engineering Kazanzides is a member of the Robotics, Vision, and Graphics research group and directs the Sensing, Manipulation, and Real-Time Systems (SMARTS) laboratory. His work spans surgical robotics, mixed reality, and systems engineering, with emphasis on computer-assisted surgery in extreme environments including minimally invasive surgery, microsurgery, and space teleoperation. The SMARTS lab develops real-time sensing systems, augmented/mixed reality interfaces using head-mounted displays, high-performance motor control, and sensor fusion technologies, with strong focus on system integration and open-source platforms like the da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK). Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant trends in surgical robotics autonomy, augmented reality navigation, force estimation, and digital twin technologies. Key themes include AI-driven task automation, haptic feedback enhancement, real-time instrument segmentation, and simulation environments for surgical training, primarily leveraging the da Vinci Research Kit framework. As director of the SMARTS lab within the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR), Kazanzides leads a collaborative ecosystem including the Computer Integrated Interventional Systems (CIIS) Lab, Advanced Medical Instrumentation and Robotics (AMIRO) Lab, Dynamical Systems and Controls Lab (DSCL), Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP) Lab, Medical UltraSound Imaging & Intervention Collaboration (MUSiiC) Lab, and Photoacoustic & ULtrasonic Systems Engineering (PULSE) Lab. His lab maintains responsibility for the development and support of the open-source da Vinci Research Kit, a critical resource for surgical robotics research worldwide.

Gerald K. LeTendreView profile

Professor

• Comparative and International Education
• Teacher Quality
• Educational Policy
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Gerald K. LeTendre is the Harry Lawrence Batschelet II Chair of Educational Administration at Pennsylvania State University, where he has served as a Professor of Education and International Affairs since 2015. He co-edits The American Journal of Education and contributes to global dialogues on teacher quality, educational policy, and technology integration. Education : BA in Sociology from Harvard University, MA in Sociology and PhD in Education from Stanford University. Research Focus : Comparative international education, teacher policy, ICT/social robots in classrooms, and globalization’s impact on teaching professions. His work analyzes how information and communication technology (ICT) —particularly social robots—reshapes teacher roles worldwide. Recent publications examine teacher leadership in Nordic and East Asian contexts, robot-human interactions in project-based learning, and cross-national policy coherence . He emphasizes globalization’s cultural logics and educational equity in rural districts. Notable awards include multiple Fulbright Scholarships (Bremen, Sophia University), a Spencer Post-doctoral Fellowship , and the Johann Jacobs Young Scholar Award . His research bridges comparative education and technology policy , addressing teacher professional status and ICT’s transformative potential in education systems.

Susan WilliamsView profile

Research Fellow

• Imperialism
• Neocolonialism
• Decolonisation
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Dr. Susan Williams is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London. She is a historian specializing in 20th/21st-century African history, Cold War espionage, and the United Nations' role in decolonisation. Her groundbreaking research combines archival analysis, oral histories, and visual evidence to expose covert operations by Western powers in Africa. PhD, MA, BA Hons (First Class) Research Interests: Williams investigates the intersections of imperialism, nuclear weapons development, and postcolonial justice. Her work challenges conventional narratives about African state failure by documenting CIA interventions in Ghana, Congo, and UN operations during decolonisation. Key themes include: Covert neocolonial operations African nationalist movements UN's role in decolonisation Nuclear material extraction in Congo Historical memory and reparations Article Trends: Recent publications focus on CIA activities in postcolonial Africa, Dag Hammarskjöld's death investigation, and Congolese uranium's link to Hiroshima. Keywords reveal Cold War geopolitics (40%), UN history (30%), and neocolonialism (30%). Sub-fields emphasize aircraft sabotage (15%), nuclear hegemony (15%), and historical revisionism (70%). Scientific Awards: 2023 Windham-Campbell Prize for Nonfiction Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD research on Northern Rhodesian independence movements. Collaborates with UN Panel of Experts on Hammarskjöld inquiry. Recipient of multiple research grants for declassified document investigations. Labs & Teams: Works with UNA Westminster on international conferences. Collaborates with Dr. Mandy Banton on Commonwealth research seminars and joint publications. Provides historical consultancy for film productions like A United Kingdom and BBC documentaries.

Sophie NOËLView profile

Professor

• Challenges of independence in the book industry
• Publishing and journalism
• Labeling and cultural policies
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Sophie NOËL is a Professor of Information and Communication Sciences at Panthéon-Assas University (IFP) , affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Analysis and Research on Media (CARISM) laboratory. Her research focuses on the challenges of independence in the book industry , publishing and journalism , labeling and cultural policies , and the intellectual and political commitment of cultural actors . She teaches courses on history of communication , cultural industries , and culture in digital media . Doctor of Sociology Authorization to direct research in information and communication sciences Member of the Editorial Committee of the ENSSIB Press Research interests span publishing studies, cultural policy analysis, and the socio-economic dynamics of symbolic goods. Her recent books and articles examine the spatial and discursive construction of independence in bookstores, political engagement through translation , and resistance to cultural globalization . She has edited thematic dossiers in journals like Sociétés contemporaines and Bibliodiversity . Publications include analyses of independent bookstores during lockdowns , labeling in art house cinemas , and critical publishing in France . She collaborates with scholars like Aurélie Pinto and Julien Duval, often focusing on Franco-British comparisons. Her work appears in journals such as Communication & Langages , Libellarium , and Revue française de socio-économie .

• Early Modern History
• Colonial Mexico
• Confraternities
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Laura Dierksmeier is a Research Fellow at the Department of History, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. As a member of Collaborative Research Center 1070 'ResourceCultures', she specializes in comparative island studies and environmental history through projects like Inselökonomien – Eine vergleichende Studie von Insel-Gesellschaften im späten Mittelalter und in der Frühen Neuzeit . Her work bridges early modern Spain's colonial practices with contemporary resource management debates. University of Tübingen (PhD, MA, BA) Stonehill College & Simmons College (USA) Research focuses on confraternity networks in colonial Mexico, indigenous knowledge transmission under Spanish rule, and preindustrial water management strategies in island societies. She examines how fluid cultural boundaries shaped religious autonomy and economic structures through comparative analysis of Caribbean and Canary Islands. Recent publications analyze missionary science in Latin America, indigenous medical practices under Catholic frameworks, and historical water scarcity in volcanic island ecosystems. Her edited volume European Islands Between Isolated and Interconnected Life Worlds (2021) established interdisciplinary paradigms for island studies. Albert C. Outler Prize (2022) for best book on global Christianity Förderpreis für Medizingeschichte (2021) Bartolomé de las Casas Dissertation Prize (2017) Teaching includes graduate seminars on colonial Latin American history , history of cartography , and missionary knowledge networks . She co-founded the Insularitäten research group (2017) and directs the DFG Island Studies Network (2021).

Margot KaminskiView profile

Professor

• Privacy Law
• Artificial Intelligence Law
• First Amendment Law
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Margot Kaminski is a Professor of Law and Director of the Privacy Initiative at Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship at the University of Colorado Law School. Her work focuses on AI law, privacy, and First Amendment issues in technology contexts. Current affiliations: University of Colorado Law School, European University Institute (Fernand Braudel Senior Fellow), Berkman Klein Center at Harvard (Faculty Associate) Past roles: Assistant Professor at Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Executive Director of Yale's Information Society Project Research Interests: AI and algorithmic accountability Data privacy and GDPR analysis First Amendment in digital contexts Copyright law and technological authorship Surveillance law and civil liberties Scientific Awards: 2022 Jules Milstein Scholarship Award 2020 Future of Privacy Forum Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award 2019 University of Colorado Provost's Faculty Achievement Award 2016 Junior Scholar Award (Privacy Law Scholars Conference) Grants & Fellowships: Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Grant (2018) Fulbright-Schuman Grant and Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship (2024, European University Institute) Key contributor to legal scholarship in Yale Law Journal , Columbia Law Review , and Harvard Law Review , with a focus on the interplay between technology and constitutional rights. Director of the Privacy Initiative at Silicon Flatirons, a research center addressing law and technology intersections. Regularly publishes on AI governance and privacy law in leading journals.

Jonas HolmqvistView profile

Associate Professor

• Language Use in Services
• Luxury Marketing
• Service Management
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Jonas Holmqvist is an Associate Professor of Marketing at KEDGE Business School, renowned for his research on language use in services and luxury marketing. He has published in leading journals such as the Journal of Service Research and European Journal of Marketing , with a focus on perceived value in luxury and ethical practices in the luxury industry. He collaborates with world-renowned luxury companies and serves as an editor for the Journal of Business Research special issue on 'Unconventional Luxury'. Recent Publications: His work explores themes like liminality in customer experiences, digital transformation in luxury fashion, traceability in B2B relationships, and cultural dynamics in service ecosystems. Articles often emphasize hedonic escapism , agentic luxury , and value creation in service contexts. Teaching Areas: Marketing, Luxury Services, and Consumer Behavior. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications for global brands.

Olivia PetitView profile

Lecturer

• Consumer Neuroscience
• Sensory Marketing
• Digital Marketing
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Dr. Olivia Petit is a Lecturer and researcher in Marketing at KEDGE Business School specializing in consumer neuroscience, sensory marketing, and digital marketing. Her research employs advanced methodologies including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies to investigate mental imagery and multisensory interactions in consumer experiences. Her research interests focus on consumer neuroscience , sensory marketing , digital marketing , AR/VR applications , and food marketing . Dr. Petit examines how sensory cues influence consumer behavior, particularly in digital environments, with emphasis on visual, auditory, and tactile elements that shape consumer experiences and decision-making processes. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a strong trajectory toward multisensory digital experiences , ethical considerations in customer experience , and advanced applications of extended reality in marketing contexts. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and business applications with particular focus on food and beverage marketing. Scientific recognition includes: Nestlé Foundation award (2012) EMAC McKinsey Marketing Dissertation Award (2015) Dr. Petit has established significant collaborations with researchers across Europe and has published in top-tier journals spanning marketing, neuroscience, psychology, and food science domains. Her work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the cognitive and sensory mechanisms underlying consumer behavior in both traditional and digital contexts. Her laboratory work incorporates advanced technologies including virtual reality systems and neuroimaging techniques to explore how multisensory cues influence consumer perception, decision-making, and behavior in retail and online environments.

J. Nathan MatiasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Governance
• Human-Algorithm Interaction
• Social Media Ethics
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J. Nathan Matias is an Assistant Professor in the Cornell University Department of Communication, where he leads the Citizens & Technology Lab (CAT Lab). His work bridges social psychology, computer science, and digital governance, focusing on human-algorithm interaction and technology policy. Education: Doctorate (2017), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master of Science (2013), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Master's Degree (2008), University of Cambridge Bachelor of Arts (2008), Elizabethtown College Research focuses on digital governance, human-algorithm behavior, and social media ethics. He investigates how AI systems shape group dynamics, develops methods for public accountability in technology policy, and explores ethical frameworks for digital research. His lab collaborates with social media platforms, news organizations, and policymakers. Recent publications examine algorithmic compliance challenges, data refusal strategies, and behavioral impacts of digital technologies. His work addresses systemic issues like faculty diversity in academia and misinformation mitigation. He received the Rise25 Award from Mozilla (2023) for science-oriented public engagement. Awards & Recognition: Rise25 Award, Mozilla (2023)

Linda QuirkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociology of Education
• Parenting Practices
• Social Class
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Linda Quirke serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Arts, maintaining active contact through office DAWB 5-142, email lquirke@wlu.ca, and Teams phone number 1 548-889-5153. Her institutional position demonstrates ongoing engagement with academic duties and research leadership within the university's educational framework. Her research expertise spans several interconnected domains: Sociology of Education with focus on Ontario's private sector Parenting advice literature and historical shifts in childrearing Gendered foodwork and emotion labor in family contexts Children's leisure activities and cognitive development Institutional legitimacy strategies in non-elite schools Market-institutional tensions in educational organizations Quirke's scholarly trajectory reveals consistent thematic threads: evolving parenting narratives (particularly around obesity and food allergies), organizational adaptation in educational markets, and critical analysis of textbook representations. Her work bridges micro-level family practices with macro-level institutional analysis, emphasizing how social class permeates both educational structures and domestic life. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or honors documented in source materials Advising and funding details remain unreported in the provided texts, though her extensive publication history suggests significant research activity. Her teaching portfolio includes sociology courses, but specific pedagogical methods or student mentorship outcomes aren't elaborated. Lab affiliations or collaborative research teams also lack explicit mention in the available information.

Cédric PradalierView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Mobile Robotics
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Cédric Pradalier is an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech Lorraine , part of the Georgia Institute of Technology system, since September 2012. He serves as the coordinator of the H2020 BugWright2 project and is affiliated with the College of Computing and School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech’s main campus. His research focuses on autonomous mobile systems for long-term operations in dynamic environments. Education: Ph.D. in Autonomous Navigation from National Polytechnic Institute of Grenoble (INPG), 2004 Ingénieur degree from National Engineering School for Computer Science and Applied Math in Grenoble (ENSIMAG) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) from National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (INPT), 2015 Research Interests span autonomy , mobile robotics, environmental monitoring, and robotics software development. He has worked on autonomous boats, space rovers, and industrial robots, emphasizing long-term spatio-temporal operations. Professional Experience includes leadership roles in the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zürich (2007-2012) and research scientist positions at CSIRO Australia (2004-2007). He co-founded Skybotix, an ETH start-up, and contributes to projects like H2020 Flourish, PF7 Noptilus, and environmental monitoring initiatives. Labs & Teams: He is associated with the DREAM Lab at Georgia Tech Lorraine and the Robotics and Intelligent Machines (RIM) laboratory at Georgia Tech. His work bridges CNRS robotics research with collaborative opportunities at GTL.

Nader SadeghView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Controls
• Automation
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Nader Sadegh is a Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, where he also serves as Associate Director and Education Director of the Robotics Ph.D. Program. His research spans robotics, control theory, and artificial intelligence with applications in industrial automation and public health. Dr. Sadegh's educational background includes: B.S. from University of California, Santa Barbara (1982) M.S. from University of California, Berkeley (1984) Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley (1987) His research evolved from pioneering work on adaptive learning controllers for robotic manipulators—which enable robots to learn repetitive tasks without precise models—to neural network applications and nonlinear system identification. Current work focuses on barrier state theory for safety-critical control systems, safe trajectory optimization in robotics, and epidemiological modeling for disease transmission control. His methodologies consistently bridge theoretical control frameworks with industrial implementations to enhance system accuracy and autonomy while reducing hardware complexity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant trend toward safety-critical control architectures using barrier states and functions, with expanding applications in quadrotor navigation, agricultural robotics, and pandemic response systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects control theory with machine learning, epidemiology, and industrial automation. Scientific distinctions include: Associate Editor, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control (1993-1997) Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia U.S. Patent 5,946,449 for precision apparatus with non-rigid structures Dr. Sadegh has secured significant industry-sponsored research including Xerox Corporation projects on photoreceptor speed regulation, Ford Motor Company collaborations on assembly operations and continuously variable transmissions, and Visteon-funded work on high-precision manufacturing systems. His grants consistently target practical implementations where theoretical control methods solve real-world problems in automotive systems, electro-hydraulic valves, and glass forming processes. Based at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI), his lab develops integrated control solutions for complex mechanical systems, with recent emphasis on safety-guaranteed autonomous operations in unstructured environments and data-driven modeling for biological processes.

Michael ParkerView profile

Professor

• Bioethics
• Global Health
• Genomics
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Professor Michael Parker is Director of the Ethox Centre and Professor of Bioethics at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Population Health. He leads the Wellcome Discovery Research Platform for Transformative Inclusivity in Ethics and Humanities (ANTITHESES) and serves as Chair of the Ethics Advisory Board for "Our Future Health" and Cancer Research UK's Research Data Advisory Board. Established the Global Health Bioethics Network (2012) across Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam Co-founder of the Oxford-Johns Hopkins Global Infectious Disease Ethics Collaboratory (GLIDE) (2020) Member of WHO's Expert Group on ethics and governance of infectious disease outbreaks His research focuses on ethical dimensions of genomics, pandemic response, and data science, with particular emphasis on moral disagreement and value pluralism. Current projects involve collaborations with the Pandemic Sciences Institute, MalariaGEN, Big Data Institute, UK Biobank, and 100,000 Genomes Project. Recent publications highlight his work in: Ethical challenges of AI in pandemic modeling Authorship equity in biomedical research Equitable access to genomic medicine Ethics of uterus transplantation in global contexts Data governance frameworks for cancer care He has held significant advisory roles including: Non-Executive Director at Genomics England (2013-2022) Member of UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) during the pandemic Chair of Nuffield Council on Bioethics Working Group on global health emergencies (2018-2020)

Ronald C. ArkinView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Robot Ethics
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Regents' Professor Ronald C. Arkin is a leading figure in robotics and AI at the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology . He directs the Mobile Robot Laboratory and serves as Associate Dean for Research in the College of Computing. His work bridges autonomy , ethical decision-making , and human-robot interaction . Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1987) Former STINT Visiting Professor at KTH Stockholm (1997-1998) Sabbatical Chair at Sony Intelligence Dynamics Laboratory (2005) Member of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Group at LAAS/CNRS (2005-2006) Arkin's research focuses on robot ethics , autonomous agents , and multi-robot coordination . He explores the integration of moral emotions and ethical frameworks in robotic systems, particularly for applications in patient-caregiver mediation and subterranean exploration . His work also addresses deception mechanisms and formal performance guarantees for autonomous missions. Recent publications highlight advancements in heterogeneous robot teams for DARPA challenges, multi-modal control interfaces , and bio-inspired deception . His research spans artificial circadian systems , robotic nudges , and legal mediation in human-robot interactions. Regents' Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology Arkin has advised numerous projects on robot ethics and autonomous systems , contributing to grants like the 2018 EAGER award for Misdirection in Robot Teams . He leads the Mobile Robot Laboratory , developing frameworks for robotic autonomy and ethical governance in diverse environments.