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• Documentary Filmmaking
• Film Directing
• Social Issues
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Mirosław Dembiński (born February 21, 1959 in Bydgoszcz) is a Professor of Art at the National Film School in Łódź, where he serves as a lecturer at the Film and Television Directing Department. He holds a PhD in Film Arts (2007) and a habilitated doctorate in film arts (2011), both from the National Film School in Łódź. His educational background includes a degree in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (1983) and a degree in Directing from the National Film School in Łódź (1990). Professor Dembiński's research focuses on documentary filmmaking, social issues, cultural representation, and Polish cinema. His work often explores human conditions, social dynamics, and cultural identity through the lens of documentary and educational film. He has developed a distinctive approach to film education, mentoring numerous students through their film projects while maintaining his own active production schedule. His methodology bridges theoretical knowledge with practical filmmaking experience, emphasizing both technical proficiency and thematic depth. His recent filmography demonstrates a continued engagement with diverse social themes, from mental health and communication disorders to urban life and economic challenges. His work shows a consistent interest in both Polish cultural identity and international perspectives, particularly evident in his 'Świat od świtu do zmierzchu' (The World from Dawn till Dusk) series that documented cities across multiple countries. The Greatest Optimist of the Decade Award at the 10th Optimistic Film Festival 'Multimedia Happy End' in Rzeszów (2012) Flisak Tofifest for an outstanding filmmaker associated with the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region at the 12th International Film Festival 'Tofifest' in Toruń (2014) Congratulatory letter from the President of the Republic of Poland (2006) Professor Dembiński has supervised numerous student film projects throughout his academic career, providing pedagogical guidance while encouraging creative exploration. His mentorship extends beyond technical film skills to encompass thematic depth and social relevance. He has also been involved in significant documentary projects both in Poland and internationally, including the 'Świat od świtu do zmierzchu' series that featured cities across multiple countries. His work demonstrates a commitment to both the art of filmmaking and its educational transmission, bridging professional practice with academic instruction in a way that enriches both domains.

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• Drawing
• Narrative
• Print Media
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Diyan Achjadi (they/she) is a Professor in the Audain Faculty of Art at Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where they currently serve as Interim Vice-President Academic. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Achjadi's formative years were spent moving between multiple educational, political, and cultural systems, which deeply informs their artistic practice. Their work examines historical prints and surface ornamentation, tracing narratives of cross-cultural imaginings, influences and contaminations. Through drawing, printmaking, and animation, Achjadi uses modes of fiction and storytelling to explore interrelated and conflicting histories of place and visual culture. Their research interests include drawing, narrative, paper, popular culture, print media, printed matter, and printmaking. Achjadi's artistic output reveals consistent themes across their body of work, particularly examining how surface ornamentation and illustrated printed matter function as archives documenting the circulation of ideas in visual form. Their projects often explore the ways that places can be simultaneously familiar and foreign, collapsing images from different cultural contexts to create new visual narratives. Awarded the VIVA Award from the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation in 2021, Achjadi has exhibited widely at galleries and film festivals across Canada and internationally. Recent exhibitions include 'Stories for Futures, Real and Imagined' (2024), 'Godzilla: Echoes from the 1990s Asian American Arts Network' (2024), and 'Between Line and Thread: Connecting the Asian American Arts Centre Collection' (2023). VIVA Award from the Jack and Doris Shadbolt Foundation (2021) Achjadi has completed numerous significant public art projects including 'Hush' (2021), 'NonSerie (In Commute)' (2019), and 'Coming Soon!' (2020). They have been artist-in-residence at Malaspina Printmakers (Vancouver), Fanoon: Centre for Print Research (Doha), and the Frans Masereel Centrum (Belgium). Their educational background includes a BFA from the Cooper Union (New York) and an MFA from Concordia University (Montreal).

• Urban Geography
• Spatial Analysis
• Urban Economics
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John Östh is a Researcher at Uppsala University with dual appointments in the Department of Human Geography and the Institute for Housing and Urban Research. His work centers on spatial analysis of urban systems, focusing on accessibility, inequality, and housing market dynamics across Scandinavian and international contexts. His primary research domains include: Urban Geography : Spatial patterns of amenities access and segregation Spatial Analysis : Advanced modeling of distance decay and interaction flows Urban Economics : Hedonic pricing in housing markets Accessibility Studies : Job and educational resource distribution Social Inequality : Disparities in urban service access Housing Markets : Short-term rental platforms and policy impacts Östh's publication trajectory reveals a methodological evolution from traditional spatial interaction models (2013-2016) toward contemporary AI-integrated approaches (2025), consistently addressing urban sustainability through rigorous quantitative analysis of accessibility inequality and housing market disruptions. His recent work demonstrates increasing integration of social media analytics and machine learning in urban studies.

• Transportation Geography
• Regional Policy
• Territorial Development
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Bruno Revelli is a Lecturer at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST). His academic work focuses on transportation geography and regional policy, with particular emphasis on rail transport systems in the Occitanie region of southern France. He has published extensively on topics including regional rail governance, transportation infrastructure in peripheral regions like the Pyrenees, night train services, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban mobility patterns. Dr. Revelli's research interests span multiple interconnected domains within transportation geography. He examines how transportation infrastructure serves as both a practical tool and symbolic element in regional construction and identity formation. His work investigates the tensions between metropolitan centers and peripheral regions, with special attention to the challenges faced by rural and mountainous areas. He has conducted significant research on the governance of regional rail networks, analyzing how transportation policy shapes territorial development. His studies also explore innovative mobility solutions, including bike-sharing systems and night train services, particularly their impacts on regional connectivity and sustainable development. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on transportation policy and regional governance across nearly a decade of scholarly work. A significant portion of his research examines rail transport in the Occitanie region, analyzing how transportation infrastructure influences regional identity and development. His 2025 article 'Railways, a pernicious object for regional public action' represents the latest contribution to this ongoing research trajectory. He has also published on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban mobility patterns, particularly regarding bike-sharing systems in French cities like Toulouse and Lyon. His research often employs geographical and sociological approaches to understand the complex relationships between transportation systems and territorial organization. Dr. Revelli actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, including Guillaume Carrouet, Philippe Dugot, and Gérald Orange. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, contributing to ongoing debates about sustainable transportation and regional development in France. He has participated in significant research initiatives such as the European COMMUTE program focused on collaborative mobility management for urban traffic and emissions reduction. His research has particular relevance for policymakers addressing challenges of regional connectivity, sustainable transportation, and balanced territorial development in France and beyond.

• Urban Planning and Development
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Third Places Studies
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Corinne Siino is a Professor of Urban Planning and Development at the University of Toulouse 2 Jean Jaures, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST) and the Multidisciplinary Institute for Studies on the Americas in Toulouse (IPEAT). She works within the Department of Geography, Planning, Environment at the Daniel-Faucher Institute, focusing on urban planning and development in the Toulouse metropolitan area. Her research centers on third places , sustainable urban development , and socio-ecological transitions . Professor Siino examines how collaborative workspaces and third places contribute to urban fabric, territorial animation, and reduced social inequalities. Her work integrates perspectives on mobility patterns, telecommuting, and the recomposition of employment and lifestyles within contemporary urban environments. She has developed a particular expertise in analyzing the relationship between urban planning and socio-ecological transitions, with emphasis on decarbonized mobility solutions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward examining how third places serve as catalysts for sustainable urban transformations. Her research increasingly focuses on the intersection of digital technologies, mobility practices, and spatial organization, with particular attention to how these elements can address territorial inequalities and contribute to ecological transition in urban contexts. Much of her empirical work centers on the Toulouse metropolitan area, though she also engages in comparative studies with other cities including Montreal. Professor Siino is actively involved in collaborative research projects, frequently working with colleagues such as Mathieu Vidal and Claudia Ximena Lopez. Her work appears in both French and international publications, demonstrating her commitment to contributing to global academic discourse while maintaining strong local engagement with urban planning challenges in Southern France. She participates in various research networks including the GIS NeOCampus and the international research network "Habiter les Villes du Futur" (REHVIF), contributing to knowledge exchange on urban transitions and sustainable development practices. Her methodological approach combines qualitative analysis with innovative spatial and visualization techniques to understand complex urban phenomena.