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• Educational Research Methods
• Evaluation in Education
• Learning Analytics
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Cristian Molla Esparza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Research and Evaluation Methods in Education at the Faculty of Philosophy and Educational Sciences, University of Valencia. He holds a PhD from the same institution, where his research focused on adolescent sexting behaviors and the development of the A-SextS scale. He is actively involved in research on learning analytics, text mining, meta-analysis, and socioemotional competencies in higher education. Research Interests: His work centers on educational research methodologies, particularly quantitative and mixed methods. Key areas include sexting behavior in youth, learning analytics, text mining for conceptual learning, and systematic reviews. He applies advanced statistical techniques such as multilevel modeling, mediation analysis, and structural equation modeling in meta-analysis. Recent Publications: His recent articles (2020–2025) reflect a strong focus on digital behaviors in adolescents, academic performance analysis using learning analytics, and methodological advancements in meta-research. Trends include the use of text mining to understand learning processes, scoping and systematic reviews on socioemotional and risk behaviors, and the development of psychometric tools. Scientific Projects: Minería de textos para mejorar el aprendizaje conceptual en las universidades (2024–2025) Valoración de la calidad del reporte de estudios cuantitativos no experimentales (2023–2027) Evidence-driven teaching and learning analytics (2023–2024) How to Use ChatGPT for University Learning (2023–2024) Teaching and Supervision: He teaches courses in educational research, data analysis, and thesis supervision across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs at the University of Valencia and other institutions. He has coordinated teaching innovation projects and delivered training on research methods and educational technology. Research Stays: He has conducted research at the University of Murcia (systematic reviews), Autonomous University of Madrid (instrument development), and Universidad Autónoma de Encarnación, Paraguay (doctoral teaching and research).

• ICT and Media in Educational Contexts
• Videogame Culture and Pedagogy
• Inclusive Education Policies
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Alessandro Soriani is a Senior assistant professor (fixed-term) at the Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin', University of Bologna. His research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and educational environments, particularly in fostering inclusive policies and analyzing social dynamics in learning spaces. He also serves as a consultant for the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Education Project and collaborates with international research initiatives in Palestine and Gaza. He holds a dual PhD in Pedagogical Sciences (University of Bologna) and Information and Communication Studies (Sorbonne-Nouvelle Paris 3). His academic contributions span video game pedagogy, digital citizenship, and youth media practices. He actively contributes to research centers like CEMET (Education, Media, and Technologies) and CREIF (Children and Families). Recent work emphasizes AI integration in education, substance abuse prevention strategies in schools, and inclusive education policies in conflict zones. His publications explore topics such as digital storytelling, blended learning models, and the socio-emotional impacts of media practices among adolescents. He advises on technology-mediated school-family communication and has developed courses like the blended learning Informatica per l’educazione for non-attendees. His collaborative projects include AGILE-2-VET (digital learning innovation in vocational education) and INES (prevention of new drug abuse through digital tools). Alessandro Soriani also serves as a teacher trainer and facilitator for youth participatory processes, advocating for human-centered approaches in technology and education.

Karon MacLeanView profile

Professor

• Haptic Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Affective Computing
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Karon MacLean is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) , with degrees in Biology and Mechanical Engineering from Stanford (BSc) and MIT (MSc/PhD). She previously worked as a robotics engineer at the University of Utah and as a haptics researcher at Interval Research Corporation. At UBC since 2000, she directs the Designing for People Research Cluster and the CREATE graduate training program , which spans 11 departments across 5 faculties. Her research focuses on haptic interaction design for human-computer interfaces, emphasizing cognitive, sensory, and affective aspects. Applications include: Robotic interfaces Handheld devices Embedded computing environments Key research areas: Continuous/expressive control systems Low-attention interfaces Power-efficient haptic devices Standardized evaluation methods Scientific awards include: IEEE Fellow CHI Best Paper Awards (multiple) NSERC Collaborative Research Grant UBC Killam Fellowship She leads the SPIN Lab (Sensory Perception and Interaction Research Group) and has advised over 20 graduate students and research trainees.

Nikki MoranView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Music as social interaction
• Situated cognition
• Performance research
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Dr. Nikki Moran serves as Senior Lecturer in Music and Subject Area Director of Education at the University of Edinburgh's Reid School of Music within Edinburgh College of Art. Her interdisciplinary work bridges musicology, psychology, and ethnography with focus on musical performance as social interaction. Her educational background includes: PhD in Measuring Musical Meaning: analysing communication in embodied musical behaviour (Open University, 2007) MMus in Interaction in and as North Indian classical music (University of Cambridge, 2002) Bachelor of Music (City University London, 2001) Research interests center on situated cognition in musical performance, examining interpersonal processes among North Indian instrumentalists, jazz improvisers, and classical ensembles. Her current RSE Personal Research Fellowship (2024-5) investigates accompaniment as creative-relational interaction through musical ethnographies. Methodologically, she combines ethnography, motion capture, and experimental design to explore non-verbal communication in musical contexts. Her publication trends reveal growing emphasis on ecological perspectives in music cognition, interdisciplinary methodology, and critical examination of scientific discourse. Recent work increasingly engages with AI-mediated interaction and planetary-scale sonic thinking. Award recognition includes: Finalist: 2022 Open Education Awards for Excellence As lead author of the University of Edinburgh's Coursera MOOC Fundamentals of Music Theory (300,000+ learners), she has transformed music education access. She supervises PhD candidates through the Musical Situations study group and serves as incoming Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Music. External roles include External Examiner at Queen's University Belfast and former President of the International Society for Interdisciplinary Musicology. Her Musical Situations study group (co-led with Una MacGlone) fosters interdisciplinary collaboration within the Edinburgh Futures Institute's 'Creativity, AI, and the Human' cluster, connecting researchers across cognitive science, ethnomusicology, and digital humanities.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Interface Design
• 3D Modeling Software
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Benjamin J. Lafreniere is a researcher affiliated with the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. His work spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , 3D Design Software , and Extended Reality (XR) . He focuses on improving user experiences through innovative input techniques, error mediation, and adaptive interfaces.

• Digital Representation
• Metadata
• Cultural Heritage
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Lais Barbudo Carrasco is a Senior Lecturer in Archival and Information Science at Mid Sweden University's Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems (KKI). Her academic credentials include a 2019 PhD in Information Science and a 2024 Master's by Research in Media and Communication Science from MIUN. Bachelor's in Library and Information Science Master's in European Digital Media and Cultural Heritage Studies Her research focuses on digital representation , metadata , and cultural heritage with active participation in international initiatives like: Europeana Data Model (EDM) CIDOC CRM Interest Group International Council on Archives (ICA) RiC Model Current projects emphasize Indigenous data governance , exploring: CARE Principles (Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Responsibility, Ethics) Local Contexts Labels for culturally appropriate data management Participatory approaches to Indigenous knowledge systems Parallel research examines AI ethics and algorithmic bias , addressing: Power dynamics in digital systems Justice-driven technological frameworks Human-centered information governance She applies social constructionist and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) perspectives in: Strategic communication for cultural organizations Transformative meaning-making practices Digital preservation ethics

Laura SūnaView profile

Researcher

• Media Literacy
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Media
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Laura Sūna is a researcher at the University of Siegen's Faculty I Media Studies, focusing on media literacy, digital transformation, and migration. She is currently a research assistant in the BMFSFJ-funded project Digital Germany since December 2020. Previously, she worked at the Free University of Berlin (2015–2020) and the University of Bremen (2012–2018). Research Focus: Media literacy in digital societies, AI ethics, emotional communities, diaspora media practices, and transnational identity. Key Projects: Collaborative Research Center 1171 Affective Societies, DFG projects on digital media and migration communities. Her recent publications analyze AI literacy, algorithmic discrimination, and affective dynamics in media consumption. She contributes to debates on digital equity, cultural integration, and critical reflection in data-driven environments. Methodology: Combines qualitative studies with media ethnography and discourse analysis. Collaborations: Works with Dagmar Hoffmann, Cigdem Bozdag, and Andreas Hepp on interdisciplinary media research.

Florian ToepflView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Media Systems in Non-Democratic Regimes
• Authoritarianism and Digital Media
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Professor Florian Toepfl holds the Chair of Political Communication with a Focus on Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet Region at the University of Passau since 2020. As Principal Investigator of the ERC Consolidator Project RUSINFORM , he investigates Russia’s digital informational influence abroad through computational methods. Current research: Russian informational influence in Germany Historical focus: Media-authoritarianism relations in post-Soviet states Key methodological approaches: Qualitative, quantitative, computational social science His 15 most recent publications (2011-2025) analyze: Digital propaganda via Yandex and VK Comment section dynamics in authoritarian systems Pandemic-related conspiracy theories Transnational news environment negotiations Political astroturfing mechanisms Recognized with prestigious ERC Consolidator and Emmy Noether grants, his work bridges comparative media systems, digital authoritarianism, and computational communication research.

Natasha WebsterView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Geography
• Feminist Geography
• Digital Geographies
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Natasha Webster is an Associate Professor in Human Geography at Örebro University's School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. She serves as an editor for Emotion, Space and Society and sits on editorial boards for Digital Geography and Society and Gender, Place and Culture . Her roles include coordinating national doctoral courses and participating in the 2025 Social Impact Lab. PhD in Human Geography, Stockholm University M.Sc.Pl in Urban Planning, University of Toronto BA Honours in Human Geography, Queen's University, Canada Her research explores social-technical-spatial relations through feminist geography, focusing on emotions in work/leisure, neighborhood dynamics, and digitalization's impact on rural areas. She examines platform economy implications for migrant labor and spatial justice. Recent publications analyze digital geographies in gig economy, rural platform economy questions, and emotional dimensions in urban policy. She contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on translocalism and sociotechnical rural practices. Nominated for 2022 & 2024 Pedagogical Prizes Advisory Board, Center for Geomedia Studies (2025-2027) Webster supervises doctoral students and collaborates on projects like Digital Nature (Swedish Research Council) and The Neighbourhood Revisited (RJ funded). She leads national PhD courses on digital geographies and qualitative methods.

Celeste Campos-CastilloView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Informatics
• Social Media and Health
• Health Equity
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Celeste Campos-Castillo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Media & Information at Michigan State University, where her interdisciplinary research focuses on designing technologies to mitigate health inequalities through multimethod approaches. Her work bridges community partnerships, social psychological analysis, and technological innovation to address systemic disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Iowa Post-doctoral research fellowship at Dartmouth College's Institute for Security, Technology, & Society Dr. Campos-Castillo's research spans Health Informatics , Social Media and Health , and Health Equity , employing community-centered design to tackle issues like mental health access for autistic youth and telehealth disparities. Her methodology integrates social psychological frameworks with technological development to uncover how contextual factors shape health outcomes, particularly among marginalized populations including Latino adolescents and LGBTQ+ communities. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on health disparities through digital lenses, with recurring themes of adolescent mental health, telehealth accessibility across racial/sexual identities, and AI-driven mental health interventions. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity across survey research, grounded theory, and community co-design projects. Scientific recognition includes: International Medical Informatics Association Paper Award Midwest Sociological Society Early Career Award Research funding demonstrates significant institutional trust, with major grants from the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Meta Research, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation. Current initiatives include the 2025 project "Co-designing Accessible Mental Health Screeners with Autistic Adolescents" led with Susan Bonner, reflecting her commitment to community-partnered solutions. Through active collaboration with community stakeholders and interdisciplinary teams, she develops practical technological interventions that address real-world health inequities while maintaining academic rigor across sociological, psychological, and informatics domains.

Yoo Jung (Erika) OhView profile

Assistant Professor

• AI Dialogue Systems
• Human-AI Communication
• Persuasive Technologies
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Yoo Jung (Erika) Oh serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Michigan State University, where she investigates human-AI interaction dynamics with a focus on persuasive dialogue systems. Her work examines how AI chatbots influence human perceptions, relational outcomes, and behavioral changes in communication contexts. Dr. Oh earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis. Her academic foundation drives cutting-edge research at the intersection of communication theory and artificial intelligence. Her research portfolio spans these critical domains: Artificial Intelligence Dialogue Systems (Chatbots) Human Perceptions of AI Interlocutors Persuasion Mechanisms in Human-Chatbot Interaction Health Behavior Change Interventions via AI Ethical Implications of Persuasive Technologies Relational Dynamics in Human-AI Communication Dr. Oh's scholarship appears in premier communication journals including the Journal of Communication , Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication , and International Journal of Communication . While specific awards and grants aren't detailed in the source material, her publication record demonstrates significant contributions to understanding AI's societal impact through rigorous empirical research.

Airi LampinenView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
• Algorithmic Systems
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Airi Lampinen is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences , Stockholm University , where she co-leads the Stockholm Technology & Interaction Research (STIR) group. She also holds a Docent title in Social Psychology at the University of Helsinki and is a faculty member of the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures research center. Teaching: Design & Information Society course (Masters program) Supervision: Bachelors/Masters theses in HCI/CSCW Her research focuses on interpersonal and economic aspects of networked platforms , including gig work dynamics in the Global South, ethical considerations in autonomous systems, and the role of intimacy in digital technologies. Current projects include the Swedish Research Council (VR) funded Shared Uses of Intimate Technology and WASP-HS project Ethics as Enacted Through Movement . Key themes across her publications include: Platform-mediated labor relations Ethics in algorithmic systems Intimate technology use cases Care practices in digital contexts Account sharing dynamics Community-led technological initiatives Contact: airi@dsv.su.se , airi@iki.fi

Senta GoertlerView profile

Professor

• Technology-Mediated Language Learning
• Computer-Mediated Communication
• Online Education
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Senta Goertler is a Professor of German and Second Language Studies at Michigan State University's College of Arts & Letters. She serves as co-editor of Second Language Research and Practice and is a Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program Fellow. Research Focus: Technology-mediated language learning (computer-mediated communication, virtual reality simulations, hybrid instruction) Teaching: German language courses, second language acquisition theory, language pedagogy Leadership: Big Ten Academic Alliance Fellow, editorial leadership Her work examines the intersection of digital tools and language education, particularly crisis-driven pedagogical shifts. Recent publications analyze emergency remote teaching, virtual reality applications in medical Spanish instruction, and flipped classroom models in Japanese higher education. Earlier research explored study abroad programs, blended learning frameworks, and digital equity in CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning). She has contributed to understanding affect in remote teaching, telecollaboration assessment, and evidence-based language goal setting. Her projects often bridge theory and practice, translating empirical findings into classroom strategies. Scientific Awards: Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program Fellow Grants: Not explicitly mentioned in text Advising: Supervises research on technology-mediated language learning, though specific student names are not listed

Shawn LoewenView profile

Professor

• Instructed Second Language Acquisition
• Second Language Interaction
• Quantitative Research Methodology
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Shawn Loewen serves as Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in Michigan State University's Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures within the College of Arts & Letters. He directs the Second Language Studies (SLS) program and teaches second language acquisition and quantitative research methods courses. His educational background includes an MA from Temple University and PhD from the University of Auckland. Loewen's research centers on instructed second language acquisition (ISLA) , second language interaction , and quantitative methodology , with particular focus on bridging SLA research and classroom practice. He investigates how teachers engage with research and how mobile-assisted language learning impacts pedagogy. His recent publications reveal strong trends in mobile language learning effectiveness (Duolingo/Babbel studies), research-practice interface challenges, and methodological rigor in SLA. He examines nonverbal feedback mechanisms, synchronous communication platforms, and pronunciation acquisition through both empirical and theoretical lenses. His scientific recognition includes: Fulbright award for Polish University collaboration (2021) As SLS program director, Loewen fostered the graduate community that earned MSU's 2018 Outstanding Graduate Program Community Award. Since 2018, he has served as associate editor of The Modern Language Journal while securing research grants including the Fulbright. Though specific advisees aren't listed, his leadership roles indicate active graduate mentorship across second language studies. Loewen maintains active involvement in the SLS program and collaborates on language learning technology projects, frequently addressing media inquiries about language app efficacy as seen in Kiplinger's 2024 coverage.

Michele H. JacksonView profile

Professor

• Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Group Communication
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Michele H. Jackson is a Professor at Michigan State University, specifically affiliated with Lyman Briggs College. She holds the title of West Holmes Professor and is a Science and Society Fellow at the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Her work bridges communication studies, technology, and education, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies affect human communication and learning environments. Dr. Jackson earned her Ph.D. in Speech Communication with an emphasis on communication and technology from the University of Minnesota. She also holds an M.A. in Speech Communication with a focus on women's rhetoric from the same institution, and a B.A. cum laude in Speech Communication from Macalester College. Her research primarily explores the social dimensions of technology, with recent emphasis on machine learning and generative AI in educational contexts. She investigates how communication technologies shape human interaction, particularly in group settings and academic environments. Her work spans communication theory, organizational behavior, educational technology, and the social construction of technology, with significant contributions to understanding how technologies influence group dynamics and learning processes in computer science education. Analysis of Dr. Jackson's publication record reveals consistent engagement with the intersection of communication and technology over several decades. Her work shows an evolution from foundational studies on communication technology theory to contemporary research on AI and machine learning in education. Key themes across her publications include the social construction of technology, group communication dynamics, technology adoption in educational settings, and the impact of emerging technologies on organizational and educational environments. Over 55 scholarly publications across multiple domains Research spans communication theory, computer science education, and emerging technologies Recent focus on generative AI implications for teaching and learning Extensive work on group communication in engineering and computational contexts Dr. Jackson actively welcomes student research collaborators, particularly those interested in the social and organizational implications of artificial intelligence. Her work indicates involvement in grant-funded research projects, including an NSF-funded IT Workforce grant mentioned in her publications on computer science classroom environments. She has collaborated with numerous researchers across disciplines, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to studying technology and communication. Her research appears to involve extensive interdisciplinary collaboration across communication, computer science, and education domains, with particular emphasis on how communication technologies shape learning environments and workplace dynamics. While specific lab structures aren't detailed in the available information, her work on classroom technologies and group communication suggests engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations of communication technologies.