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• Computational Astrophysics
• Solar Physics
• Magnetohydrodynamics
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Fausto Cattaneo is a Professor and Deputy Chair for Academic Affairs at the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago. He is affiliated with the FLASH Center for Computational Science and conducts research in computational astrophysics and solar physics. Dr. Cattaneo received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1984 and completed his undergraduate studies at Bristol University in 1979. His research focuses on computational modeling of fundamental astrophysical processes, particularly the generation of magnetic fields, transport of angular momentum in accretion discs, and energy transport by turbulent convection. His work primarily investigates magnetohydrodynamic phenomena in astrophysical contexts, with particular emphasis on dynamo theory, turbulence, and the magnetorotational instability that drives accretion in disks. His research combines theoretical analysis with advanced computational techniques to model complex plasma behaviors in space environments, addressing questions about magnetic field generation and transport mechanisms across various cosmic scales. Dr. Cattaneo's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on plasma astrophysics, magnetic helicities, dynamo action, and turbulence. His most recent work (2022) addresses research opportunities in plasma astrophysics, while his longstanding expertise in magnetorotational instability and MHD turbulence is evident throughout his publication history spanning several decades. As Deputy Chair for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cattaneo plays an important administrative role in his department while maintaining an active research program that continues to advance our understanding of astrophysical plasma processes. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics and computational methods, contributing significantly to our knowledge of fundamental processes governing cosmic magnetic fields and fluid dynamics.

Andreas WeberView profile

Associate Professor

• Science and Technology Studies
• History of Science
• Digital Humanities
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Andreas Weber is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Digital Society Institute , specializing in the Knowledge, Transformation & Society (KiTeS) research group . His work examines the long-term historical and global relationship between Science, Technology, and Society , with particular focus on colonial histories of natural history, chemistry, and sustainability , as well as computational technologies for contextualizing digitized archives . He leads the HAICu project (2023–2029) on digital cultural heritage and coordinates STS PhD training for the Netherlands Graduate Research School (2019–2024). MA & PhD in History (2005 & 2012), Leiden University Assistant Professor (2017–2023), University of Twente Andreas' research integrates digital humanities with colonial science history , emphasizing global histories of minerals , digital humanism , and AI's societal context . His 15 most recent publications (2016–2025) explore topics like colonial bias in natural history collections , FAIR data implementation , and semantic annotation of handwritten archives , spanning disciplines from history of science to computer science and museum studies . He has received 7 scientific awards , including multiple Best Teacher Awards (2020–2023) and the IEEE eScience Best Poster Award (2018). Andreas supervises PhD and postdoctoral projects while engaging in media commentary on colonial heritage issues and co-organizing international conferences like Hydrogen Pasts and Futures (2024).

• Legal Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Data Protection and Privacy
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Erich Schweighofer serves as Associate Professor at the University of Vienna within the Institute for European, International and Comparative Law, specifically affiliated with the Department of International Law and International Relations. His research activities are centered at the Juridicum building (Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna), where he maintains an active office presence with scheduled consultation hours. His scholarly focus spans Legal Informatics , Artificial Intelligence and Law , Data Protection , and Legal Knowledge Representation , with particular emphasis on explainable AI systems for legal contexts and formal methodologies for translating legal norms into computational frameworks. This interdisciplinary work bridges jurisprudence and computer science through projects examining biometric regulation, autonomous vehicle governance, and natural language processing applications in legal domains. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent thematic progression toward operationalizing legal principles in AI systems, with increasing focus on transparency mechanisms, temporal logic for dynamic regulations, and cross-jurisdictional compliance challenges. His work predominantly appears in the International Legal Informatics Symposium (IRIS) proceedings and JURIX conferences, reflecting deep engagement with the legal informatics community. Professor Schweighofer leads a dedicated research team including project assistants Mag. Jessica Fleisch, Mag. Jonas Pfister, Felix Schmautzer, and Mag. Jakob Zanol, while actively participating in the University of Vienna's Working Group on Legal Informatics (Arbeitsgruppe Rechtsinformatik). His collaborative approach extends to organizing the biennial IRIS symposium, which has established itself as a cornerstone event for European legal informatics scholarship since 1998.

• Critical Medical Humanities
• Voice-Hearing Phenomenology
• Voice-Hearing Hermeneutics
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Professor Angela Woods serves as Professor of Medical Humanities in Durham University's Department of English Studies, with an associate appointment in the Department of Philosophy. She directs both the Institute for Medical Humanities and the £9.5m Wellcome Trust-funded Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities (2023-2030). Education: PhD in Literary and Cultural Studies, University of Melbourne Her research integrates three core domains: clinical-experiential-cultural analyses of voice-hearing and psychosis; narrative frameworks for understanding health; and interdisciplinary research dynamics. She pioneers work on voice-hearing phenomenology/hermeneutics, narrative mental health approaches, and critical medical humanities, emphasizing non-clinical voice experiences and spiritual dimensions. Her scholarship challenges traditional medical paradigms through literary-cultural lenses while maintaining clinical relevance. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal sustained focus on voice-hearing across the psychosis continuum, particularly non-clinical experiences, spiritual voices, and narrative uncertainty. She employs innovative interdisciplinary methods bridging literary studies, psychology, linguistics, and clinical practice, establishing critical medical humanities as a distinct field with robust theoretical and practical applications. Professor Woods currently co-supervises four PhD students: Katharine Cheston (women's shame/stigma in complex conditions), Ariel Swyer (non-clinical voice-hearing), Georgia Poplett (postpartum psychosis narratives), and Sarah White. Her major funding includes the Wellcome Trust's £9.5m Discovery Platform award (2023-2030) and the decade-long Hearing the Voice project (2012-2022). She leads Durham's Institute for Medical Humanities and Discovery Research Platform, fostering transdisciplinary collaboration through The Polyphony digital publication and Bloomsbury book series. Previously, she co-directed Hearing the Voice and curated the world's first major voice-hearing exhibition, demonstrating commitment to public engagement and innovative knowledge dissemination.

• Architectural Design
• Urban Planning
• Parametric Design
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Jan Kratochvíl serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Drawing within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology, where he also holds the position of Vice-dean for BSP and MSP Studies. His academic profile spans architectural design, parametric modeling, and sustainable urban development, with active involvement in both educational and professional projects. His research interests focus on parametric design methodologies , Building Information Modeling (BIM) , and 21st-century library architecture , emphasizing sustainable practices and cultural context. Kratochvíl bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications through projects like Rekonstrukce obecních knihoven and Cesty do Benátek , exploring regional identity and digital design innovation. His publication trends reveal a consistent engagement with architectural theory (e.g., Vitruvian principles in modern contexts) and practical design solutions for residential, public, and cultural spaces. Projects frequently address sustainability, historical preservation, and community-centered design, reflecting his commitment to architecture as a socially responsive discipline. Kratochvíl teaches courses including BIM-NE Computer Skills , Parametric Design , and Marketing for Architects , while leading initiatives like Nové digitální techniky v architektonickém navrhování . His artistic outputs span realized buildings (e.g., Vila v Brně-Jundrově ), competition entries, and exhibitions such as Galerie Zdeňka Buriana , demonstrating applied research in urban and landscape design.

Jan TheeuwesView profile

Professor

• Visual Attention
• Perception
• Statistical Learning
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Jan Theeuwes is a full Professor and current Head of Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Department of Cognitive Psychology. With over 250 peer-reviewed publications, he leads research in visual attention, statistical learning, and distractor suppression mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental cognitive science with practical applications in road design and human factors. His educational background includes: BSc in Mechanical Engineering (1981) BSc and MSc in Experimental Psychology with highest honors (cum laude) from Tilburg University (1987) PhD from Vrije Universiteit with highest honors (1992) Theeuwes' research focuses on fundamental knowledge acquisition regarding perception, attention, memory, and emotion using diverse methodologies including behavioral measurements, eye tracking, fMRI, psychophysiological recordings, patient studies, and computational modeling. His specific contributions span attentional and oculomotor capture, working memory, multimodal integration, remapping, face perception, visual search, emotion processing, unconscious processing, the attentional blink, reward processing, and applied road design research. His recent work demonstrates how statistical learning shapes attentional selection by creating predictive models of where and when to expect relevant information. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the neural and behavioral mechanisms of learned distractor suppression, with particular emphasis on how statistical regularities in the environment shape attentional priority maps. His research increasingly integrates electrophysiological methods with behavioral paradigms to uncover the temporal dynamics of attentional selection and suppression processes. His notable scientific achievements include: Election to the Royal Dutch Academy of Science (KNAW) in 2010 Receiving the first Bertelson Award for outstanding psychological research from the European Society for Cognitive Psychology in 2001 Serving as president of ESCOP (European Society for Cognitive Psychology) from 2016 to 2018 Theeuwes serves as principal advisor to the Dutch Department of Transportation (Rijkswaterstaat) regarding road design and signing. In 2023, he co-founded Attention Architects with two former PhD students, a company applying eye-tracking research to practical settings. His work has received substantial research funding supporting his investigations into attentional mechanisms and their real-world applications. Theeuwes has established collaborations across multiple institutions and mentored numerous researchers who have gone on to establish their own careers in cognitive science. He leads the Cognition Team at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which investigates fundamental attentional processes using cutting-edge methodologies. The team maintains strong connections with applied research settings through projects with government agencies and industry partners, particularly in transportation safety. Their current work focuses on how statistical learning dynamically shapes attentional selection in complex visual environments.

Scott NesbitView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital History
• U.S. 19th & 20th Century
• U.S. South
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Scott Nesbit serves as an Associate Professor of Digital Humanities in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia, where his work bridges computational methods and humanistic inquiry focused on the American South's historical geography. His research examines spatial dynamics of slavery, emancipation, and Civil War-era transformations through digital mapping frameworks. His academic foundation includes: PhD in History, University of Virginia (2013) Nesbit's scholarly contributions center on Digital History, U.S. 19th & 20th Century studies, the U.S. South, War and Diplomacy, Public History, and Race and Slavery. He pioneered the Visualizing Emancipation project that synthesized military records and runaway slave advertisements to spatially reconstruct slavery's collapse during the Civil War, demonstrating innovative digital historiography. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. The available information does not specify graduate student mentorship or research grant activities. Previously, Nesbit directed digital scholarship initiatives as Associate Director of the University of Richmond's Digital Scholarship Lab (2009-2014), establishing expertise in spatial humanities before joining UGA's faculty where he continues developing digital methodologies for historical analysis within the College of Environment and Design.

Zhipeng LuView profile

Associate Professor

• RNA biology
• RNA structures
• RNA machines
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Zhipeng Lu is currently an Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy. His research focuses on understanding RNA molecules and their structural complexity as a second layer of genetic instructions beyond protein encoding. He directs the Lu Lab at USC, which develops and applies novel technologies to investigate RNA structures, interactions, chemical modifications, and functions in cellular processes and animal development. Dr. Lu's research interests center on "RNA machines" in living cells, with particular emphasis on how RNA molecules fold into structures and form intermolecular interactions to execute genetic instructions. His work spans multiple dimensions of RNA biology, including RNA structure-function relationships, RNA-protein interactions, RNA modifications, and the role of RNA in human diseases such as genetic disorders and viral infections. The lab combines computational, chemical, and biological approaches to elucidate fundamental mechanisms of RNA machines, with the ultimate goal of developing new understanding and therapies targeting human diseases. Analysis of Dr. Lu's publication history reveals a strong trajectory in RNA structure and interaction mapping technologies. His work has evolved from foundational studies on RNA processing and modification to developing innovative high-throughput methods like PARIS and RISE for analyzing RNA interactomes. Recent publications focus on specific RNA systems like XIST and snoRNAs, demonstrating how his lab has moved from method development to applying these tools to solve longstanding biological questions in epigenetics and RNA therapeutics. Dr. Lu has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to RNA research: NHGRI K99/R00 NIH Pathway to Independence Award (2017-2022) RNA Society Scaringe Award (2017) Stanford University Jump Start Award for Excellence in Research (2016-2017) Damon Runyon-Sohn Fellowship (2015-2017) His research is supported by multiple funding sources from organizations including the National Institutes of Health and other foundations. The Lu Lab is actively recruiting PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to work on several cutting-edge directions including RNA structures, interaction networks, RNA modification mechanisms, and their roles in development and disease. The lab integrates biological, chemical, and computational approaches to advance RNA biology and push forward RNA medicine. The Lu Lab at USC is a dynamic research environment focused on "RNA machines" with recent highlights including solving aspects of the orphan snoRNA problem and discovering snoRNAs that control eMet tRNA activity. The lab's vision emphasizes creative exploration of RNA biology, with researchers encouraged to pursue innovative ideas much like "wild animals running in the African savannah." Current research directions include analysis of RNA structures, interaction networks, RNA modification mechanisms, and their roles in development and disease, with applications to genetic disorders, cancers, and viral infections.

Theodore KimView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Animation
• Solid Mechanics
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Theodore Kim is a Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, where he co-leads the Computer Graphics Group with Julie Dorsey and Holly Rushmeier. His research focuses on physics-based simulation, including fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and fractal growth structures. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has held academic positions at UCSB and the University of Saskatchewan. His work has been applied in over two dozen films, earning him SciTech Oscars in 2012 and 2022. He previously served as a Senior Research Scientist at Pixar, contributing to projects like *Cars 3*, *Coco*, and *Incredibles 2*. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006) M.S., Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006) B.S., Computer Science, Cornell University (2001) Research Interests: Kim’s work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of physics-based simulation. Notable areas include hair and skin simulation for animation, fluid dynamics, and the historical context of computer graphics innovations. His research also addresses racial biases in graphics, such as in hair and skin modeling. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes diverse representation (e.g., Black hair simulation), biomechanical accuracy (feather modeling), and historical analysis of technical contributions (e.g., Búi Tướng Phong’s legacy). Earlier publications focus on fluid subspace methods, wavelet turbulence, and efficient simulation techniques. Awards: Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement (2012, 2022) NSF CAREER Award (2013–2018) UCSB Harold J. Plous Award (2015) Best Paper Awards at SCA (2011, 2016, 2018) Grants & Labs: Leads Yale’s Critical Computing Initiative and directs undergraduate studies in CS. His lab collaborates with industry (e.g., Pixar) and emphasizes open-source software. Current projects include fractal design tools and anti-racist graphics research.

Thomas BjørnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Qualitative Research
• Mixed Methods
• User Experience
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Thomas Bjørner is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He serves as Head of the Media Innovation & Game Research (Me-Ga) unit and co-founded the research network for qualitative methods (since 2007) with 40+ company collaborations. Specializes in qualitative/mixed methods for technology evaluation Teaches PhD courses in advanced qualitative methods EU expert evaluator for research grants His research focuses on gamified learning , VR for social communication , and technology acceptance studies , often addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent projects include: Audio-only VR for blind gamers Generative AI integration in education Plastic crisis awareness games Smart city implementation barriers Scientific Awards: Serious Game Competition Award (2022) International conference prizes (2020, 2018) With over 121 publications including two textbooks, his work emphasizes applied qualitative methods with improved validity in technology contexts, particularly for youth education and media research.

• Austroasiatic Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Classification
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Dr Paul Sidwell is an Honorary Associate in the Department of Linguistics at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on Austroasiatic languages, particularly their classification, historical development, and syntactic structures. He has authored and edited numerous works including A Grammar of May: An Austroasiatic Language of Vietnam (2021) and contributed to major volumes like The Languages and Linguistics of Mainland Southeast Asia: A Comprehensive Guide (2021). His work spans comparative linguistics, epigraphy, and the prehistory of Southeast Asian languages. Recent publications include studies on Nicobarese language classification (2022), Austroasiatic syntax (2020), and Tai-Kadai language history (2021). His research integrates phylogenetic analysis, historical reconstruction, and areal linguistics to explore language relationships across Mainland Southeast Asia. Notable contributions include foundational works on Palaungic languages (2015), Old Khmer (2014), and the Munda Maritime Hypothesis (2019). His scholarship combines rigorous linguistic fieldwork with theoretical insights, advancing understanding of Austroasiatic linguistic diversity.

Pier PalamaraView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Genomics
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Pier Palamara is an Associate Professor of Statistical and Population Genetics at the University of Oxford's Department of Statistics, affiliated with the Centre for Human Genetics. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University (2014) and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Chan School of Public Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. His research integrates statistics, computer science, and genetics to develop methods for analyzing large genomic datasets, focusing on evolutionary parameters, demographic history, complex trait genetics, and disease variation. Key research interests include reconstructing population movements via genetic data, studying natural selection and mutation rates in human genomes, and developing scalable algorithms for genomic analysis. He leads the Palamara Lab, which collaborates on projects like the Genomics England haplotype reference panel and the UK Biobank imputation. His lab's work is supported by grants and partnerships, and they develop software tools such as ASMC, Quickdraws, and Threads. Recent publications highlight contributions to Indo-European genetic origins, scalable mixed-model association methods, and ancient DNA analysis of European farmers. He advises graduate students and has mentored researchers in computational biology and statistical genetics.

Piet DesmetView profile

Professor

• Second Language Acquisition
• Computer-assisted Language Learning
• Instructional Design
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Piet Desmet is a full professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Arts, serving as vice rector of KU Leuven, Kulak Kortrijk Campus, and academic director of the Office of the Academic Director, Bruges Campus. He leads multiple research divisions including itec and its Language and Technology subdivision, and is a member of Leuven.AI - KU Leuven Institute for Artificial Intelligence. As general coordinator of itec and academic director of the imec smart education research program, he oversees significant research initiatives spanning multiple campuses. Desmet's research focuses on the intersection of language learning and technology, with particular expertise in Second Language Acquisition and Technology, Computer-assisted Language Learning (including AI-based chatbots), Learning Analytics, and Language Technology and Corpus Linguistics. His work explores intelligent feedback systems, linguistic complexity prediction, adaptive testing, and natural language processing applications for educational contexts. His research spans theoretical linguistic frameworks to practical educational implementations, with a strong emphasis on empirical validation of technological interventions in language learning. Analysis of Desmet's recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward integrating artificial intelligence with language education, particularly through conversational AI and learning analytics. His work increasingly focuses on chatbot-assisted language learning, adaptive assessment systems powered by large language models, and the application of computational linguistics to educational problems. The publications demonstrate a consistent methodological approach combining theoretical linguistics with empirical educational research, often employing eye-tracking, ERP studies, and learning analytics to evaluate effectiveness. Desmet actively supervises numerous PhD students and leads multiple major research projects including Smart Education at Schools (2025-2026), Enhancing EFL Learners' Speaking Ability through Chatbot-Assisted Dynamic Assessment Powered by LLMs (2024-2028), and the Flanders Ed Tech Hub (2022-2025). His research portfolio demonstrates significant funding success across multiple national and international initiatives focused on educational technology and language learning. As head of itec (an imec research team at KU Leuven), Desmet leads a substantial research ecosystem focused on smart education technologies. The itec team collaborates extensively with Leuven.AI and the KU Leuven Educational Research Institute (LIVO), creating a multidisciplinary environment that bridges computational linguistics, educational psychology, and artificial intelligence. Recent initiatives include the 'AI in Education' online training course and the network for Edtech and Learntech in Flanders.

Mia FilicView profile

Professor

• Ontology
• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Music
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Mia Filic is a Full Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Università Vita Salute San Raffaele in Milan. She holds a doctoral affiliation with ETH Zürich's Department of Computer Science (D-INFK) and is affiliated with the Institute for Information Security. Her career includes teaching aesthetics at the Venice Academy of Fine Arts and collaborating with Massimo Cacciari at the IUAV. She co-founded the journal Paradosso and directs the column Theorein in Anfione-Zeto . Education: Graduated from the University of Venice in 1981 under Emanuele Severino Research Focus: Ontology, aesthetics, philosophy of music, and interdisciplinary studies in arts Her work bridges philosophy with art, literature, and music, emphasizing ontological questions in contemporary cultural production. Recent publications explore photography's philosophical dimensions, Lucio Battisti's musical philosophy, and Calvino's narrative structures. Awards: Premio Capalbio (2014) Labs/Teams: Co-director of Diaporein Research Center (meta-physics and philosophy of arts)

• Art History
• Cultural Studies
• Social History of Art
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Jim Berryman is an Affiliate in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow's School of Humanities. His research spans art history, cultural studies, and social theory, with a focus on the intersection of art, technology, and historical narratives. He explores topics such as AI-generated art, Marxist critiques of art history, and the role of documentation in conceptual art. Berryman has conducted extensive work on Australian cultural history, including studies of national identity, colonial legacies, and the historiography of art. His research interests include the social origins of art, the ethics of cultural repatriation, and the application of digital methods to art analysis. Berryman has collaborated with institutions like the University of Melbourne on projects involving Robert Menzies’ collections and has contributed to debates around museum ethics and the representation of human remains. His interdisciplinary approach bridges art history with philosophy, sociology, and technology studies. Key Themes: AI in Art, Marxist Art Theory, Australian Cultural History, Art Documentation Publications: Over 29 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2012 Collaborations: Caitlin Stone on Menzies collections, studies of Robert Hughes and Bernard Smith Berryman’s recent work examines the implications of generative AI for artistic creativity and critiques traditional historiographical frameworks. His analysis of Arnold Hauser’s theories demonstrates a commitment to reinterpreting foundational art historical narratives through contemporary lenses.