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Emma ReayView profile

Lecturer

• Games Studies
• Childhood Studies
• Digital Media
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Emma Reay is a Lecturer in Media and Communication at the Cambridge School of Creative Industries, Anglia Ruskin University, where she teaches Critical Games Studies, Digital Media Theory, and Youth Culture modules. She also delivers Game Design and Art courses at the University of Southampton, with research bridging games studies, childhood studies, and education. Her academic credentials include: BA in English Literature from the University of Oxford MA in English Literature from the University of Oxford MPhil in Children’s Literature from the University of Cambridge PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge Dr. Reay’s research centers on child representation in digital media , with pioneering work on the silent child trope and toy studies in gaming. Her scholarship examines cuteness as a narrative device , social justice themes in children’s media, and the intersection of literary theory with game design , particularly in how games handle childhood vulnerability and agency. Her publication trajectory reveals a concentrated focus on children’s representation in contemporary video games (2018-2022), with increasing emphasis on ethical dimensions like violence against child characters and social justice applications. Key outlets include Game Studies and Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds , demonstrating methodological innovation through large-scale game analysis (e.g., surveying 500+ games for her PhD). Her accolades include: Jaqueline Wilson award Pigott award Vice-Chancellor's award Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Dr. Reay serves as Game Design consultant for higher education institutions and indie developers. She is a key collaborator on the University of Cambridge’s Good Death project exploring gaming and mortality, while maintaining active conference engagement through invited talks at IRSCL, ChLA, and DiGRA events. Her Twitter presence extends public discourse on games and media.

Olivia Di MatteoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Software Engineering
• Quantum Compilation
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Olivia Di Matteo serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within UBC's Faculty of Applied Science, leading the Quantum Software and Algorithms Research (QSAR) group since her January 2022 appointment. Her academic foundation includes a BSc from Lakehead University and MSc/PhD in Physics (Quantum Information) from the University of Waterloo, completed in 2019. Dr. Di Matteo's research centers on quantum software engineering , with pioneering work in quantum compilation , circuit optimization , and debugging tools . She champions open-source quantum frameworks and develops accessible educational resources to democratize quantum computing. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant trends in quantum programming infrastructure, particularly circuit analysis (33%), bug classification (20%), and qubit network optimization (15%), with strong emphasis on practical software tooling over theoretical physics. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. She advises graduate students in the QSAR group while contributing to open-source quantum ecosystems through projects like PennyLane and The Ionizer transpiler, and teaches courses including CPEN 400Q (Gate-model quantum computing) and ELEC 221 (Signals and Systems). The QSAR group operates at the intersection of quantum software development and education, focusing on making quantum programming accessible through visual tools, real-time debugging environments, and hardware-agnostic compilation techniques.

Richard G. LuthyView profile

Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Quality
• Urban Water Systems
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Richard G. Luthy is the Silas H. Palmer Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Oceans. He directs the NSF Engineering Research Center ReNUWIt, focusing on sustainable urban water infrastructure. His research emphasizes water reuse, stormwater management, and contaminant mitigation in engineered systems. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, and has authored over 300 publications. Awards include the Rudolf Hering Medal and membership in the National Academy of Engineering. He teaches courses on water quality, treatment processes, and California water policy. Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering (UC Berkeley, 1967), M.S. Ocean Engineering (UH, 1969), M.S. and Ph.D. Civil Engineering (UC Berkeley, 1974/1976), Hon. Sci. D. (Clarkson U., 2005). Research Interests: Urban water challenges, persistent contaminants, stormwater treatment, and sustainable infrastructure. His work integrates systems-level analysis for water reuse and climate-resilient solutions. Awards: Rudolf Hering Medal (ASCE, 2022), Perry L. McCarty AEESP Award (2023), and leadership roles in the National Research Council and AEESP. Labs/Teams: Luthy Group (Stanford), ReNUWIt Consortium. Current advisees include Nora AlMaqsseed and Jessica MacDonald. He collaborates on projects like activated carbon sediment remediation and stormwater control measure design.

Meisam AsgariView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biomechanics
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Biomimetic Design
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Meisam Asgari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University (2015), with postdoctoral training at Northwestern University (2018–2020) and McGill University (2016–2018). His research focuses on biomechanics, cardiovascular diseases, biomimetic design, and functional gradients in biological materials. He teaches courses such as Transport Phenomena in Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, McGill University, 2015 M.Sc. Solid Mechanics, Isfahan University of Technology, 2011 B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, 2007 Awards: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018–2020) McGill Engineering International Tuition Award (2011–2014) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, McGill (2015) His research integrates experimental and computational methods to study vascular diseases, biomaterials for tissue engineering, and structural adaptations in biological systems like crustacean exoskeletons. Recent work includes developing decellularized aortic grafts and investigating collagen mechanics in diseased tissues. Publications span Acta Biomaterialia , Scientific Reports , and Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials , emphasizing biomechanics and material characterization. His work bridges engineering and biology to address clinical challenges in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

• Human-Centered Design
• Sustainable Design
• Inclusive Design
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Dr. Stella Boess is a Researcher at the Department of Industrial Design Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology. She focuses on interdisciplinary research bridging social sciences and engineering, particularly in sustainable renovation, accessibility, and health technology. Her work emphasizes user-centered design in residential environments, addressing challenges such as heat pump adoption and inclusivity for visually impaired individuals. She teaches courses like Inclusive Design and Prototyping for Interaction , and has collaborated on projects including the HiPP initiative for optimized patient experiences and the NWO usability project. She appeared in media such as NPO's Programme Reference Man in 2022. Her research interests include human-technology relations, sustainable building practices, and co-creation methodologies. She explores how design interventions impact occupant behavior and satisfaction, advocating for holistic approaches to integrate technology with human practices. Recent projects also address mobility design improvements for automotive interiors and inclusive medical solutions for the Global South. Research Projects: HiPP: Optimizing orthopedic patient care pathways NWO design for usability project REIL project: Enhancing rehabilitation interactions AAL project MyGuardian: Supporting aging populations Stella’s publications from 2022 to 2025 reflect a trend toward analyzing socio-technical dynamics in sustainable housing and mobility systems. She highlights the importance of stakeholder collaboration and participatory frameworks to ensure equitable outcomes. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to inclusive design and zero-energy renovation are notable.

Fan ZhangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Decentralized Systems
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Fan Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University, advised by Ari Juels, and a B.S. from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on computer security, applied cryptography, decentralized systems, blockchains, and trusted execution environments (TEEs). He leads the Decentralized Systems Group at Yale and is affiliated with the IC3, CDCC, and CADMY centers. He teaches courses on blockchain and real-world cryptography. Key research interests include blockchain decentralization, privacy-preserving protocols, and secure distributed systems. Notable contributions include the Town Crier oracle system (acquired by Chainlink), the DECO TLS protocol, and foundational work on transaction order fairness and MEV mitigation. Awards include the Ethereum Foundation Academic Grant (2022) and the IBM PhD Fellowship (2018-2020). His work has been published in top venues like CCS, S&P, CRYPTO, and USENIX Security.

Adrien CarbonnetView profile

Associate Professor

• East Asian History
• International Relations
• Korean Studies
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Adrien Carbonnet serves as Associate Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Arts, where he concurrently holds leadership positions as Head of Japanese Studies and Director of the Centre for Korean Studies. He maintains an external affiliation as Fellow of the Institut Français de Recherche sur l’Asie de l’Est (INALCO/Université de Paris/CNRS). His academic profile centers on East Asian diplomatic history with specialized focus on Belgium's historical engagements with Korea and Japan during the imperial era. Carbonnet's research investigates 19th-20th century international relations in East Asia, particularly Belgian-Korean diplomatic history culminating in the 1901 treaty, Japan-Belgium relations during the Russo-Japanese War, and Korean minority experiences in Japan. His current sabbatical project (2024-2025) at the University of Tokyo's Center for Korean Studies aims to produce a monograph on Belgium-Korean relations during imperialism (1876-1919). He also actively translates works by Korean-Japanese writer Kin Kakuei and examines disease perception in early 20th century Korea through Belgian diplomatic archives. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent emphasis on archival-driven diplomatic history, with recurring themes of European imperial influence in Korea, cross-cultural disease perception, and contemporary implications for inter-Korean relations. His work bridges historical scholarship with current diplomatic practices, frequently contextualizing modern Korean affairs through historical precedents while maintaining rigorous archival methodology. Carbonnet's research portfolio includes significant grants: a 2024-2025 sabbatical monograph project on Belgium-Korea imperialism relations, the ongoing 2019-2025 study of Nippon Victor's role in global jazz history (as Co-promotor), and the concluded 2007-2024 Kansai University cooperation agreement. He contributes to academic governance as senior member of the Faculty of Arts Council and the POC Taal- en regiostudies committee. As academic leader, Carbonnet directs the Centre for Korean Studies while heading the Japanese Studies unit, overseeing curriculum development for Korean language programs (reading, writing, grammar, conversation) and modern Japanese courses. His teaching extends to specialized seminars on East Asian international relations history, directly informing his research on Belgian diplomatic engagements in the region.

Eetu MäkeläView profile

Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Human Sciences–Computing Interaction
• Computational Humanities
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Eetu Mäkelä is a Professor of Digital Humanities at the University of Helsinki, leading the research group at the Helsinki Centre for Digital Humanities. He focuses on computational methods in humanities and social sciences, including datafication and interdisciplinary collaboration. He serves as Technical Director of DARIAH-FI and a Research Programme Director at the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities. Currently, he heads the preparatory group for the Helsinki Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s Programme. His research emphasizes technological and theoretical foundations of computational research, with notable contributions to linked open data, sociolinguistic analysis, and historical text mining. He has developed widely used tools like Recon, Palladio, and Octavo, which are employed in academic and public sectors. His work has garnered over 20 awards, including best paper and open science recognitions. Key areas of expertise include digital humanities methodologies, data integration, and open science practices. He actively contributes to teaching, designing courses such as 'Methods for Digital Humanities' and demonstrating innovative pedagogical approaches. His recent projects involve analyzing 18th-century philosophical texts and sociolinguistic change using computational methods. Awards: Multiple best paper awards, open data awards, and open science awards. Grants/Advising: Leads research initiatives funded by the Academy of Finland and other bodies. Mentors interdisciplinary research teams but no specific student names listed. He maintains active roles in academic infrastructure, including the DARIAH-FI initiative and the Helsinki Institute’s datafication program. His work bridges technical innovation with humanities scholarship, emphasizing practical, enduring systems for academic and public use.

Jennifer WidomView profile

Professor

• Nontraditional Data Management
• Data Streams
• Crowdsourcing Quality Management
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Jennifer Widom is the Frederick Emmons Terman Dean of Stanford University's School of Engineering and holds the Fletcher Jones Professorship in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. She previously served as Chair of the Computer Science Department (2009–2014) and Senior Associate Dean (2014–2016). Widom earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University (1987) and completed her undergraduate degree in Music at Indiana University (1982). She joined Stanford in 1993 after research at IBM Almaden. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Cornell University, 1987 MS, Computer Science, Cornell University, 1985 MS, Computer Science, Indiana University, 1983 BS, Music, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 1982 Research Interests: Widom's work focuses on nontraditional data management, including data streams, uncertain databases, crowdsourcing, and query processing systems like STREAM and Deco . She has pioneered methods for managing and querying uncertain data, optimizing graph algorithms, and integrating human computation into data systems. Key Contributions: Developed the STREAM system for real-time data stream management Advanced techniques for crowdsourcing quality management Contributed to foundational work in uncertain databases and provenance tracking Awards & Recognition: ACM Fellow (2005) Member, National Academy of Engineering (2005) Edgar F. Codd Innovations Award (2007) ACM-W Athena Lecturer (2015) EPFL-WISH Erna Hamburger Prize (2018) Teaching & Leadership: Widom teaches courses on data analytics and database systems, advising students like Arnav Joshi. She has led major initiatives in computational education and institutional leadership at Stanford.

Orly LinovskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Transportation Equity
• Urban Planning
• Professional Planning Practice
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Orly Linovski is an Associate Professor in the Department of City Planning at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Architecture. Her work bridges professional planning practice, political processes, and urban space, emphasizing equity and justice. She holds a PhD from UCLA and advanced degrees from the University of Toronto and McGill University. Education: PhD (Urban Planning), University of California, Los Angeles M.Sc. (Urban Planning), University of Toronto B.A. (Geography/Urban Systems), McGill University Research focuses on transportation equity, private sector consulting roles, and municipal governance. Notable themes include equity in transit planning, professional practice dynamics in publicly traded firms, and participatory engagement strategies. Her work has been funded by SSHRC, MITACS, and the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. Teaching includes courses like Transportation and Urban Form (ARCG 7080) and Planning Research Methods (CITY 7020). She supervises students exploring transportation equity, professional planning practice, or privatization in planning, particularly with GIS or qualitative methods. Grants and Awards: Her research has been supported by SSHRC, MITACS, and other institutions. Collaborations include projects like the SSHRC-funded study on transit equity for marginalized groups in Canada. Labs/Teams: Active in the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute and as a Registered Professional Planner. Engaged in community-based research through partnerships highlighted in her SSHRC-funded projects.

Kassem FawazView profile

Assistant Professor

• Security & Privacy
• Machine Learning
• Mobile Computing
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Kassem Fawaz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on security, privacy, and mobile computing, with applications in social robotics, generative AI, and adversarial machine learning. He teaches graduate-level courses including Advanced Computer Security, Master's Research, and Independent Study in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Education: PhD (2017) and MS (2011) from the University of Michigan, BE (2009) from the American University of Beirut His work addresses challenges in privacy-preserving analytics, model robustness, and ethical AI, leveraging commodity devices for secure systems. Recent publications explore social media algorithms, black-box attacks, and family dynamics in generative AI use. Key scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2020), Caspar Bowden Award (2019), and multiple student travel grants from ACM, PETS, and USENIX. He has supervised graduate research projects and taught core security courses since 2023.

Elliott GreenView profile

Professor

• Ethnicity
• Nationalism
• African Politics
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Elliott Green is a Professor of Development Studies at the London School of Economics (LSE), where he holds a joint appointment in the Department of International Development. He earned a BA from Princeton University and an MSc and PhD from LSE, focusing on nationalism, ethnicity, and African development. His research integrates political science, economics, and sociology, with a focus on ethnic politics, African development trajectories, and national identity formation. Key areas include the political demography of modern Africa, patronage systems, and the impact of industrialization on ethnic assimilation. Green is the author of Industrialization and Assimilation: Understanding Ethnic Change in the Modern World (Cambridge University Press, 2022), which explores how industrialization reshapes ethnic identities. His work has appeared in top journals like the British Journal of Political Science , World Development , and Journal of Development Studies . He currently co-directs the MSc Development Management program and teaches the course 'Democracy and Development' at LSE. His research spans Sub-Saharan Africa, with fieldwork in Uganda, Tanzania, and Botswana. Notable contributions include analyzing ethno-regional favoritism in public goods provision and the role of urbanization in identity transformation. Green serves on editorial boards of prestigious journals and is active in professional organizations like the American Political Science Association. His recent work emphasizes the intersection of demographic trends, political systems, and long-term development outcomes. In addition to academia, Green contributes to public discourse through op-eds and media commentary on issues like immigration, nationalism, and global development challenges. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical scholarship with real-world policy implications, making him a leading voice in African studies and development research.

David PeetersView profile

Associate Professor

• Multimodal Communication
• Multilingualism
• Bilingualism
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David Peeters is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University's Department of Communication and Cognition, part of the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. His research focuses on multimodal communication, multilingualism, and digital communication, leveraging immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies combined with EEG, eye-tracking, and fMRI. He explores neurobiological underpinnings of language, including neuropragmatics, non-verbal communication, and multilingualism. His work is supported by grants such as the NWO Veni and Tilburg University Fund. Peeters teaches courses on virtual reality, language psychology, and digital literature integration in education. He is a Research Fellow at the Donders Institute and President of the Tilburg Young Academy. Key research interests include the role of gesture and iconicity in second language acquisition, bilingual language switching in immersive environments, and the impact of dataism on academic publishing. He collaborates with libraries and schools to integrate digital literature into curricula and public collections. His scientific awards include the NWO Veni Grant and a Fellowship from the International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences. His research bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and technology, emphasizing ecologically valid experimental paradigms.

John ArmourView profile

Professor

• Company Law
• Financial Regulation
• Corporate Insolvency
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John Armour is a Professor of Law and Finance at the University of Oxford, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Law and Chair of the Law Board. He holds fellowships at the British Academy and the European Corporate Governance Institute. His research focuses on integrating legal and economic analysis, particularly in corporate governance, financial regulation, and corporate insolvency law. He previously held roles at the University of Cambridge and has been a visiting scholar at institutions such as the University of Chicago and the Max Planck Institute. Armour’s educational background includes an MA and BCL from the University of Oxford and an LLM from Yale Law School. He has contributed to major policy projects for the UK government, the World Bank, and the European Commission. His editorial roles include Executive Editor of the Journal of Corporate Law Studies and Journal of Law, Finance and Accounting . Research Interests: Corporate law, financial regulation, insolvency frameworks, and the real-world economic impacts of legal changes. Policy Engagement: Advised UK regulators (BEIS, FCA) and international bodies on corporate governance and financial stability. Awards: Fellow of the British Academy and European Corporate Governance Institute. Armour teaches courses such as Company Law, Principles of Financial Regulation, and Comparative Corporate Law. His recent work explores climate-related corporate commitments and AI’s role in legal practice, including initiatives like the Unlocking the Potential of AI for English Law project.

Eleanor O'RourkeView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Learning Sciences
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Eleanor O'Rourke is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University with joint appointments in the Department of Computer Science and the Learning Sciences, part of the McCormick School of Engineering. She co-directs the Delta Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research in Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Learning Sciences. Her work examines how learning environments can foster motivation and effective practices in computer science education, supported by grants from NSF and Google. Educated at the University of Washington (PhD, MS in Computer Science & Engineering) and Colby College (BS in Computer Science and Spanish), her research employs mixed methods, including design-based research and grounded theory, to study student motivation, affective responses during programming, and AI-driven interventions. Notable contributions include tools like Ply and Isopleth , which support novice web developers, and studies on student self-assessment biases and growth mindset incentives. Her work has been recognized with multiple Best Paper Awards at ACM conferences, including ICER 2024 and SIGCSE 2022. She teaches courses such as Transformative AI and the Learning Sciences and Design of Learning Environments , and advises a diverse cohort of PhD students and undergraduates. The Delta Lab’s collaborative approach emphasizes innovation in educational technology and human-centered design.