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Professor Melanie Swalwell is a leading scholar in digital media heritage at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. She leads the Digital Heritage Lab and is Principal Investigator on multiple Australian Research Council (ARC) projects focused on preserving digital games and media art. Her work bridges academia, cultural institutions (such as ACMI and RMIT), and the public through exhibitions, policy reports, and media engagement. Her research interests include digital preservation, media archaeology, videogame history, and the cultural significance of obsolete computing technologies. She explores how complex digital artifacts—like 1980s and 1990s Australian videogames and interactive media artworks—can be conserved, accessed, and studied using emulation and digital infrastructure. Her work emphasizes community, national identity, and vernacular digital practices. Her recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in digital heritage, focusing on emulation (EaaSi), archival methodologies, and the cultural history of home computing. Themes include the democratization of digital creation, the fragility of born-digital works, and collaborative preservation across GLAM sectors. She has published with MIT Press, Palgrave, and Routledge, and her book Homebrew Gaming and the Beginnings of Vernacular Digitality is a foundational text in the field. ARC Future Fellow (2014–2018) Lead on multiple ARC Linkage and LIEF projects including 'Play It Again' and 'Archiving Australian Media Arts' Chair of SIGCIS (Special Interest Group for Computers, Information and Society) She supervises doctoral and master’s students in areas such as media art conservation, hardware hacking, and cross-cultural computing history. Her grants involve partnerships with national institutions to build emulation infrastructure and train heritage professionals. She also manages the Digital Heritage Lab, which houses vintage computing systems for research and preservation.

• Digital Media Heritage
• Digital Preservation
• Videogame History
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Rebecca Ross is Programme Director of Graphic Communication Design at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. She holds a PhD in History & Theory of Architecture and Urbanism from Harvard, an MSc from UCL, and an MFA from Yale. Her academic appointments include positions at Harvard, NYU, and Yale. Research interests span: Graphic/communication design and urban media Interaction of images/media/data with urban environments Addressing systems and location-based media Graphic design as knowledge practice Alternative academic publishing formats Publications focus on urban media, spatial representation, and design research methodologies, with recurring themes of public engagement, digital mediation of urban experience, and critical analysis of technology corporations. Awards include: Honorary Senior Research Associate at UCL (2016-2019, 2024-2027) Supervision includes 5+ PhD students researching urban communication, spatial bureaucracy, and design practices. Developed the MA 'Communicating Complexity' program. Professional activities include grant assessment for AHRC and promotion reviews for international institutions. Co-founded Urban Pamphleteer publication with UCL Urban Lab and created the public installation London is Changing .

• Graphic Design
• Communication Design
• Media Studies
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Thomas Henzinger is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), where he leads the Henzinger Thomas Group focused on improving software reliability through mathematical methods. He previously served as ISTA's President (2009–2022) and held academic positions at EPFL, Max Planck Institute, UC Berkeley, and Cornell University. Education: Dipl.-Ing. in Computer Science (Johannes Kepler University, Austria), M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (University of Delaware), PhD in Computer Science (Stanford University), and Honorary Doctorates from Fourier University (France) and Masaryk University (Czech Republic). The group's research spans concurrent systems , embedded systems , quantitative model checking , runtime monitoring , and trustworthy AI . They develop tools like HyTech and VAMOS, emphasizing predictability, robustness, and fairness in safety-critical software. Recent publications highlight trends in quantitative automata , fairness in AI , quantum algorithms , and automata theory , reflecting interdisciplinary applications from cyber-physical systems to neural networks. Collaborative projects include SPyCoDe (security foundations) and VAMOS (software monitoring). Honors & Awards: 2024 Fellow of the Royal Society 2020 Member, US National Academy of Sciences 2015 Royal Society Milner Award 2012 Wittgenstein Award 2006 ACM and IEEE Fellow 1995 NSF CAREER and ONR Young Investigator Awards Henzinger advises current and former PhD students including Mahyar Karimi, Pavol Kebis, and Mathias Lechner. His grants include ERC Advanced Grants (QUAREM, VAMOS) and FWF funding (Wittgenstein Award, NFN RISE). Labs & Teams: He leads the Henzinger Thomas Group at ISTA, collaborating with FORSYTE (TU Wien) and contributing to EU-funded initiatives. The group integrates postdocs, PhD students, and interns in formal methods and system verification.

• Formal Methods
• Software Verification
• Concurrent Systems
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Nikolaus Müllner is a researcher at the Institute of Safety and Risk Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work centers on nuclear safety, reactor technology, risk assessment, and thermal-hydraulic modeling, particularly for VVER-type reactors. He actively contributes to international nuclear safety discourse through conferences and peer review. His research interests include nuclear reactor safety, severe accident analysis, licensing of small modular reactors, best estimate plus uncertainty (BEPU) methods, and environmental impact assessments in nuclear contexts. He applies simulation tools like RELAP5, MELCOR, and SCDAPSIM to analyze accident scenarios and validate safety systems. His expertise spans both technical and policy aspects of nuclear energy. Müllner has delivered numerous lectures at international conferences such as NURETH, ICONE, and IAEA events, focusing on topics like core damage frequency, station blackout scenarios, and aging management. His recent publications reflect a trend toward integrating technical safety analysis with regulatory and societal considerations, particularly in European contexts. He has served as a reviewer for journals including Energy Strategy Reviews , Progress in Nuclear Energy , and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction , contributing to the scientific quality of research in energy and risk domains. Supervision and Community Engagement: Supervised master’s theses on topics such as small modular reactor safety, RELAP5 modeling, and environmental aspects of nuclear licensing. Active in international research networks like INRAG (International Nuclear Risk Assessment Group). Engaged in public knowledge transfer through lectures and media contributions on nuclear policy and safety. Laboratories and Research Groups: While not explicitly tied to a specific lab, his work is closely associated with nuclear simulation and risk assessment frameworks, likely involving collaboration with experimental facilities such as the PSB-VVER test facility. His research is conducted within the interdisciplinary environment of BOKU’s Safety and Risk Sciences department.

• Nuclear Safety
• Risk Assessment
• Reactor Technology
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Professor Frank Kelly holds the Professor of the Mathematics of Systems at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS). His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in random processes , networks , and optimization . Academic Rank: Professor Department: DPMMS Research Themes: Stochastic systems, network resource allocation, mathematical modeling Kelly’s research focuses on stochastic networks , including congestion control in communication systems, fair bandwidth sharing , and electricity grid optimization . His work often incorporates proportional fairness principles and Markov models to analyze complex systems. Recent publications reveal a trajectory in network dynamics and resource allocation , with applications to electric vehicles, satellite routing, and virtualized networks. His work shows interdisciplinary impact across computer science , telecommunications , and energy systems . Kelly has contributed foundational works like Stochastic Networks (2014) and pioneered models for loss networks and congestion control . He maintains active collaborations and has advised on policy matters, including spectrum auctions and network regulation.

• Random processes
• Networks
• Optimization
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Michael Neumayr is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Spatial Experience Design at ArtCenter College of Design’s Graduate Environmental Design program, where he contributes to the education of future design innovators. His professional practice, Neumayr Design, is based in Los Angeles and specializes in high-end residential, product, furniture, commercial, and exhibition design. His research and creative interests span spatial experience design, wellness environments, sustainable design, interactive furniture systems, and the integration of technology in living and public spaces. He emphasizes user-centered, sensory-rich environments that blend classical aesthetics with modern innovation. The body of his work, as seen in projects like the Villa Munich and Aquamoon shower system, reflects a consistent trend toward holistic, immersive experiences that engage all senses. His designs often incorporate advanced technology, sustainable materials, and meticulous craftsmanship, particularly evident in wellness architecture and smart furniture. Good Design 2019 NYC-x Design 2018 | Best Product of the Year Stylepark 2018 | Most Innovative Product Good Design 2008 Permanent Collection | Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design Gute Gestaltung 2009 DDC Award Nominated for Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 2010 Finalist IDEA International Design Excellence Award 2009 Nominated for Designpreis Deutschland 2009 iF Design Award 2007 Michael Neumayr has led significant design projects and collaborations, including with Hiller Gruppe and Atelier Schneeweiss, resulting in award-winning products and installations. While no formal advising or grant history is documented, his academic role suggests mentorship of graduate students in design innovation and spatial storytelling. His studio functions as a design lab, integrating research, prototyping, and real-world application across residential, commercial, and exhibition domains. Projects like the i-tech chair and Villa Munich spa illustrate a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to solving complex spatial and functional challenges.

• Spatial Experience Design
• Environmental Design
• Product Design
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Bekir Taner Dincer is a Professor at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering. He has been actively teaching courses including Web Development and Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, and Senior Design Projects for multiple academic years including the upcoming 2025-2026 term. Dr. Dincer earned his Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Middle East Technical University (1988-1993), followed by a Master's degree in Statistics and Computer Science from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University (1996-1998), and completed his Doctorate in Computer Science from Ege University's International Computer Institute (1998-2004). His research focuses on Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing (particularly for Turkish language), and related computational linguistics areas. His work addresses challenges in Turkish language processing including morphological analysis, constituent chunking, information retrieval systems, and term weighting methods. He has made significant contributions to adapting information retrieval techniques for agglutinative languages like Turkish, which presents unique challenges compared to Indo-European languages. His publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with recent work (2013-2018) focusing on risk-sensitive evaluation methods, learning to rank, entity recognition in big data, and specialized approaches for Turkish language processing. His research often bridges theoretical information retrieval concepts with practical applications for Turkish text processing. Dr. Dincer has served as editor for prestigious publications including the International ACM SIGIR Conference proceedings and ACM Transactions on Information Systems journal, demonstrating recognition of his expertise by the international research community. He has supervised numerous graduate students, guiding PhD and Master's theses on topics including unsupervised syntactic disambiguation for Turkish, statistical analysis of word roots and affixes, and information retrieval system design. His research has been supported by TÜBİTAK projects including the Design of a Statistics-Driven Selective Information Retrieval System (2015-2018) and the Design of a Statistical Information Access System (2011-2014).

• Information Retrieval
• Natural Language Processing
• Turkish Language Processing
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Abigail Kimmitt is an Assistant Professor of Biology specializing in the physiological and evolutionary mechanisms underlying seasonal behaviors in songbirds. Her research integrates endocrinology, molecular biology, behavioral ecology, and genomics to study how hormonal regulation links migration and reproduction. PhD in Biology, Indiana University Bloomington BS in Bio, University of Mary Washington She teaches courses in human physiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work combines field, lab, and computational approaches to provide hands-on research opportunities for students. Her recent publications explore topics like: Genomic consequences of migratory strategies Stress hormone impacts on behavior Photoperiod thresholds in breeding Hybridization dynamics in wild populations Evolutionary divergence due to seasonal sympatry

• Endocrinology
• Molecular Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
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Michael Nothnagel is a Professor at the University of Cologne, where he leads the Department of Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics within the Cologne Center for Genomics (CCG). His work spans statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, and forensic genetics, focusing on methodological development and large-scale genomic data analysis. His research interests encompass theoretical and applied statistical genetics, with emphasis on human genetic diversity, disease etiology, and forensic applications. Key areas include Y-chromosomal phylogeography, genome-wide association studies for complex diseases, development of statistical methods for variant interpretation, and forensic marker optimization. His group leverages next-generation sequencing data and specialized forensic markers to address questions in population history, disease mechanisms, and identification systems. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on computational approaches to genetic analysis, including spatial frequency interpolation for haplogroup mapping, polygenic risk score applications for behavioral traits, and advanced methods for variant classification. His work demonstrates consistent integration of statistical theory with practical applications in medical and forensic genetics, often through international collaborations like the VISAGE Consortium. Nothnagel maintains active involvement in the Cologne Center for Genomics, contributing to seminars and collaborative projects including the upcoming 34th International Genetic Epidemiology Society meeting. His research group operates at the intersection of computational biology and medicine, with particular strengths in handling complex genomic datasets and developing novel analytical frameworks for genetic epidemiology.

• Statistical Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Population Genetics
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Professor Matei Candea is a social anthropologist at the University of Cambridge , affiliated with the Department of Social Anthropology and King's College . His research explores ethics, epistemology, materiality, and political subjectivity , with regional focus on Europe and the Mediterranean . He leads the ERC-funded Risking Speech project , analyzing debates over freedom of speech in Europe, and has conducted fieldwork on Corsica, human-animal relations, and anthropological comparison. Current research on European free speech debates Methodological interest in comparative anthropology Teaching roles in undergraduate and postgraduate programs Matei's recent publications cluster around free speech and comparative reasoning , including works on metapragmatic struggles , liberal speech frameworks , and ethical imaginaries . His scholarship bridges political anthropology and philosophical inquiry , with theoretical engagements on Bourdieu, Michel Serres, and the ethics of description. The Risking Speech project's findings inform his analysis of speech regulation and political subjectivity in contemporary Europe.

• Social Anthropology
• Ethics
• Political Anthropology
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Prof. Alessandro Zaccagnini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences, University of Parma. He graduated in Mathematics in 1989 and obtained his PhD in 1994, focusing on Analytic Number Theory. His academic journey includes a competitive appointment as Associate Professor in 2004 after serving as a Researcher from 1993 to 2004. Education : PhD in Mathematics (1994), University of Parma Academic Positions : Researcher (1993–2004), Associate Professor (2004–present) His research spans Analytic Number Theory, focusing on additive problems like the Hardy-Littlewood conjectures, Goldbach representations, prime distribution in short intervals, Diophantine equations with primes, and Mertens' constants. He also contributes to Cryptography education. Key Research Areas Additive Number Theory (Goldbach, Goldbach-Linnik problems) Prime Distribution in Short Intervals Diophantine-type Problems with Prime Variables Mertens' Constant for Arithmetic Progressions Cryptography and Mathematical Education Recent publications include studies on Laplace convolutions, Cesàro averages for additive problems, and educational materials using everyday objects for mathematical teaching. His work bridges theoretical research (e.g., Riemann zeta function) and practical applications (e.g., cryptographic protocols). Teaching responsibilities include Mathematical Analysis , Cryptography , and Elementary Number Theory for undergraduate and graduate programs in Mathematics and Computer Science.

• Analytic Number Theory
• Prime Number Distribution
• Additive Number Theory
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Andrea Scarantino is Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences, serving since 2005. He holds affiliate appointments at the Jean Beer Blumenfeld Center for Ethics and Neuroscience Institute. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh (2005) Ph.D. in Economics, Università Cattolica di Milano, Italy (2000) B.S. in Economics, Bocconi University, Italy (1994) Professor Scarantino's research centers on explicating definitions of information and emotion for theoretical utility, with recent work connecting emotional expressions to language evolution through informational infrastructure. His specializations span philosophy of mind, affective science, and self-control mechanisms. His distinguished scientific recognition includes: Herbert Simon Award for Outstanding Research in Computing and Philosophy (2017) Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers (2015-2017) John Templeton Foundation Grant on Self-Control (2016) As Associate Faculty in the Neuroscience Institute and Affiliate Faculty at the Jean Beer Blumenfeld Center for Ethics, he bridges philosophical inquiry with empirical neuroscience and ethical frameworks through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Emotions
• Affective Science
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Dr. Anand Mishra is an Assistant Professor and Student Advisor at the Department of Cultural and Religious History within Heidelberg University's South Asian Institute. He joined the university in 2009 and specializes in ancient Indian knowledge systems, particularly Sanskrit grammar and ritual studies. His research includes formal modeling of Pāṇinian grammar and investigations into medieval Hindu traditions. Education : Mathematics from IIT Kanpur, Computational Linguistics & Classical Indology from Heidelberg University His publications explore interdisciplinary connections between Sanskrit studies, computer science, and comparative religious analysis. Key works include "Modeling the Pāṇinian System of Sanskrit Grammar" (2019) and contributions to the "Ritual Dynamics" research program. His research interests intersect with Heidelberg University's Flagship Initiative Transforming Cultural Heritage. He teaches courses on Indian philosophy, Sanskrit grammar, and digital editing of Indic texts. Current projects engage with transcultural knowledge dynamics and historical epistemology in South Asian contexts.

• Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems
• Sanskrit Grammar
• Ritual Studies
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Ioannis Iglezakis is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), specializing in the intersection of law and technology. His academic career spans over three decades with continuous contributions to informatics law, cyber law, data protection, and privacy law. At AUTH, he teaches courses including Law of Informatics, Computers and Law I (Cyberlaw I), Computers and Law II (Privacy and Security in the Information Society), Legal Aspects of Cybercrime, Internet-Law, and Law and Information Technology. Dr. Iglezakis earned his undergraduate degree in Law from AUTH in 1987, followed by a Magister Legum Europae from Hannover University in 1993. He completed his postgraduate studies in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law at AUTH in 1990 and earned his PhD in Law from AUTH in 1999. His educational background combines Greek legal training with European legal perspectives. His research interests focus on the legal challenges posed by digital technologies, with particular emphasis on data protection, privacy law, cybercrime regulation, digital rights, and the application of GDPR in various contexts. He has published extensively on topics including the right to be forgotten, digital identity management, workplace surveillance in the digital age, hate speech online, and the legal implications of emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between law and technology, with increasing attention to GDPR implementation, health data protection, and the challenges of algorithmic decision-making. His work spans multiple disciplines including legal theory, privacy studies, cyber security, and digital governance, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern informatics law. Dr. Iglezakis has supervised over 50 master's theses at AUTH, mentoring the next generation of legal scholars in areas including cloud computing contracts, personal data protection, social media law, intellectual property in digital environments, and cybercrime. His administrative roles have included membership on the European Educational Programs Committee (2011-2012) and the Legal Committee of AUTH (2013-2014). His research projects include the 2018-2019 study on 'Legal Issues of Mobile Applications Development, Distribution and Use,' the 2014 '6th International Conference on Informatics Law,' and the 2013-2015 Center of Excellence for Cybercrime for Education, Research and Training in Greece. These projects highlight his commitment to addressing practical legal challenges in the digital domain while contributing to academic discourse.

• Informatics Law
• Cyber Law
• Data Protection
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Jed Stiglitz is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Cornell Law School. His research focuses on administrative law, law and artificial intelligence, and the intersection of legal reasoning with machine learning. He is affiliated with Cornell University and the College of Arts and Sciences, and his work addresses trust and accountability in the administrative state.

• Administrative Law
• Law and Artificial Intelligence
• Public Law
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