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Jae WebbView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• leadership practice
• sustainability management
• policy development
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Dr. Jae Webb serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Ryan College of Business, University of North Texas, holding the Dean Henry Hays Professor for Exemplary Service title. With professional experience spanning property management, restaurant services, and civil rights investigations, he has taught organizational behavior courses since 2018 while conducting research on ethical leadership frameworks and organizational policy development. His research program centers on servant leadership ethics, examining how empathy and moral reasoning prevent organizational misconduct. Key interests include sustainability management practices, policy formulation for ethical workplaces, and the psychological dynamics between leaders and followers. His work bridges theoretical leadership models with practical organizational interventions, particularly in misconduct prevention and ethical culture building. Analysis of his publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory focused on servant leadership's ethical dimensions. From foundational work on moral philosophy in leadership (2014-2017) to contemporary safeguards in ethical practice (2022-2024), his research consistently explores empathy's role in organizational health. Recent publications emphasize practical applications for leadership development and misconduct mitigation within institutional contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student advising relationships and research grant funding was not provided in the available documentation. Research laboratory affiliations or team structures were not referenced in the provided academic profile.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Educational Technology
• Natural Language Processing
• +5 more

Laurence Anthony is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Creative Science and Engineering, specifically affiliated with the Center for English Language Education in Science and Engineering (CELESE). He has held this position since 2009, having previously served as an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2004-2009. His academic journey began with a BSc from The University of Manchester (1991), followed by an MA (1997) and PhD (2002) from The University of Birmingham. Anthony's research centers on corpus linguistics, educational technology, and natural language processing applications in foreign language teaching. He is renowned for developing AntConc, a widely used freeware corpus analysis toolkit, along with numerous other educational software tools including AntWordProfiler, FireAnt, and ProtAnt. His work bridges linguistic theory with practical classroom applications, particularly in data-driven learning approaches for English as a Foreign Language contexts. His publication record is extensive with over 50 papers, 12,115 Google Scholar citations, and an h-index of 45. His recent work increasingly explores the intersection of corpus linguistics and artificial intelligence, examining how language models can enhance language teaching and analysis. Anthony's research has evolved from foundational corpus tool development to sophisticated applications in vocabulary profiling, writing analysis, and AI-assisted language learning. Among his notable recognitions are the Waseda University 6th e-Teaching Award (2018), the National Prize of the Japan Association of English Corpus Studies (2012), and the L'Oreal Art and Science of Color Gold Prize (2005). He serves on multiple editorial boards including for Studies in Corpus Linguistics, Journal of Asia TEFL, and Corpus Linguistics Research Journal. Anthony actively contributes to the academic community through numerous presentations at international conferences, recent ones including talks on AI integration with corpus methods at Corpus Linguistics 2025 and the LSP-Num Conference. His professional activities demonstrate ongoing engagement with both theoretical developments and practical applications in language education technology.

• Transport phenomena and unit operations
• Metals production and resources production
• Earth resource engineering
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Chiharu Tokoro is a Professor and currently serves as the Dean of the School of Creative Science and Engineering at Waseda University. She also holds positions as an External Director at Toppan Photomasks Inc. and JX Metals Corporation, and is a Specially Appointed Professor at The University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering. With a Dr. Engineering degree from The University of Tokyo (2003), she has established herself as a leading researcher in resource recycling and environmental engineering, with over 184 papers and an h-index of 27 (Scopus) or 30 (Google Scholar). Dean of School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda University (2024.09-present) External Director, Toppan Photomasks Inc. (2023.11-present) External Director, JX Metals Corporation (2021.04-present) Specially Appointed Professor, The University of Tokyo, Institute of Industrial Science (2016.11-present) She received her Dr. Engineering degree from The University of Tokyo in March 2003 after completing her undergraduate studies at Waseda University's School of Science and Engineering (1994-1998). Professor Tokoro's research spans transport phenomena, metals production, earth resource engineering, energy sciences, and environmental materials recycling. She specializes in solid-liquid and solid-solid separation processes, powder simulation and processing, and environmental treatment technologies. Her work focuses on innovative recycling methods for lithium-ion batteries, photovoltaic panels, and other electronic waste, with particular emphasis on pulsed discharge techniques for material separation. She has pioneered novel electrical pulse methods that enable high-precision separation of battery components while minimizing environmental impact. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced recycling technologies, particularly for lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste. She has developed groundbreaking pulsed discharge methods for separating battery components with high precision, achieving over 95% material recovery rates. Her research also extends to water treatment technologies, heavy metal removal, and sustainable materials development. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering to address critical resource circulation challenges in the context of circular economy principles. Jubilee Global Diversity Award from The American Ceramic Society (2024) 令和4年度リサイクル技術開発本多賞 (2022) 5th APT Outstanding International Contribution Award (2022) Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2021 finalist in Engineering and Technology 平成31年度文部科学大臣表彰 科学技術賞 (2019) Professor Tokoro serves on numerous national and international committees related to resource recycling, environmental policy, and scientific research evaluation. She is an active editorial board member for several prestigious journals including Scientific Reports and Minerals. Her research is supported by various grants from government agencies and industry partnerships focused on sustainable resource management and circular economy development. She has been instrumental in developing policy recommendations for electronic waste recycling and resource conservation in Japan. As Dean of the School of Creative Science and Engineering at Waseda University, she leads one of Japan's premier institutions for engineering education and research. Her laboratory focuses on developing innovative recycling technologies, particularly for lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic panels. She collaborates extensively with industry partners and government agencies to translate research findings into practical applications that address real-world resource circulation challenges.

Sheryl N. HamiltonView profile

Professor

• Communication Studies
• Law and Humanities
• Pandemic Culture
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Sheryl N. Hamilton is a Professor at Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of Law and Legal Studies . She earned her J.D. from the University of Saskatchewan (1988), M.A. in Communication from Carleton University (1995), and Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Concordia University (2000). Her research explores pandemic culture , sensory legal studies , and disease media , analyzing how bodily experiences, media representations, and regulatory frameworks intersect. Current projects examine genetic science, non-human personhood, and pandemic-era social norms through the lens of science fiction and interdisciplinary methodologies. She held the Canada Research Chair in Communication, Law and Governance (2003-2013) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2014). Her published work includes award-winning books like Becoming Biosubjects and Impersonations , focusing on communication theory, personhood, and cultural regulation. Teaching areas include: Communication and the Senses, Disease and Media, Bodies and Regulation, Intellectual Property, Science and Media, and Qualitative Methods. Scientific Awards : Canada Research Chair (2003-2013) Royal Society of Canada Fellow (2014) G.J. Robinson Book Prize (2012) Canadian Law and Society Association Best Book Prize (2010) Over her career, she has supervised 46 Master’s students , 8 Ph.D. students , and numerous postdoctoral fellows across topics including surveillance , privacy , gender and media , and law and emotions .

Peter HastieView profile

Professor

• Physical Education
• Sport Pedagogy
• Teacher Education
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Peter Hastie is a Wayne T. Smith Distinguished Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University. With over 224 peer-reviewed publications, he is recognized as the top physical education scientist in the United States and ranks fourth globally. His work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly the Sport Education Model, and has been adopted internationally across diverse educational contexts. Expertise: Sport Education Model, physical education curriculum design, teacher development, and motor skill progression in children. Global Impact: Implemented educational frameworks in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, and China, contributing to widespread curriculum adaptations and teacher training programs. Hastie’s research emphasizes student engagement, inclusive education, and interdisciplinary integration (e.g., combining mathematics with PE). He co-created Auburn’s ActiveU and ActiveMe online physical education resources, now adopted by institutions nationwide and in multiple languages. Awards & Recognition: 2024 Creative Research and Scholarship Award from Auburn University. Inducted into the National Academy of Kinesiology, reflecting his status as a leading scholar and practitioner. Hastie has delivered keynote speeches on six continents, advanced the understanding of skill development in children with disabilities, and contributed to policy discussions on health-related fitness education. His work bridges research and practice, influencing both academic discourse and real-world teaching methodologies.

Cecilia ÅsbergView profile

Professor

• Posthumanist gender studies
• Environmental humanities
• Feminist posthumanities
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Cecilia Åsberg is Professor at Linköping University (LiU) since 2005, leading the Theme Gender (TEMAG) department under Department of Theme (TEMA) . She founded the Posthumanities Hub in 2008 - a feminist research platform for interdisciplinary work across art, science, and technology. In 2013, she established The Seed Box , an international environmental humanities program. Current work includes developing ocean humanities through projects like Sea Mania. Professor at Linköping University (2005-present) Founder of Posthumanities Hub (2008) Founder of The Seed Box (2013) Developing ocean humanities and multispecies studies Her research focuses on posthumanist gender studies , environmental humanities , and AI ethics , particularly examining how technology, ecology, and embodiment intersect in contemporary society. She specializes in intersectional analysis of synthetic biology, digital citizenship, and environmental change. Recent publications address AI-generated imagery 's representational politics, multispecies storytelling , and blue humanities approaches to marine ecosystems. She collaborates with networks like the Eco- and Bioart Lab and Queer Death Studies Network . Key projects include: Sea Mania : Coastal culture and sustainable seafood practices Sociocultural implications of AI technology Checking in with Deep Time Clocks : Materializing intergenerational ethics Young Future Creators : Environmental communication for youth As a research leader, she mentors doctoral students and coordinates international collaborations across 28 institutions, funded by ERC , VR , and Formas grants.

Josephine FechnerView profile

Researcher

• Mesopotamian Mythology
• Sumero-Akkadian Proverbial Literature
• Transmedial Narrative Analysis
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Dr. Josephine Fechner is a researcher at the University of Göttingen's Seminar for Ancient Near Eastern Studies, specializing in Mesopotamian mythology, proverbial literature, and ritual practices. As coordinator of the DFG Research Group 2064 STRATA, she focuses on transmedial comparative analysis of underworld narratives and mythological demonology. Her work bridges textual studies with iconographic analysis, particularly examining the Apkallū figures and Dumuzi myth cycles. Research Focus: Mesopotamian mythological traditions, Akkadian/Sumerian proverbs, ritual hermeneutics Current Projects: Edition of Lamentations on Netherworld Demons; Analysis of the 7 Sages tradition Academic Affiliation: University of Göttingen (Faculty of Humanities) Her recent publications explore intertextuality in underworld myths, transformative ritual language, and human-animal encounters in proverbial texts. She actively contributes to international conferences including Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale and SOAS Cuneiforum, while teaching advanced seminars on Mesopotamian wisdom literature and comparative mythology.

Robert NowakView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
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Robert Nowak holds dual distinguished professorships as the Keith and Jane Morgan Nosbusch Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Grace Wahba Professor of Data Science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Based at the Discovery Building (330 N Orchard Street), he leads interdisciplinary research at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, bridging engineering with data science applications. His academic foundation includes: BS, MS, and PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Post-doctoral Fellowship at Rice University Nowak's research program spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optimization with dual emphases on AI-driven health applications and systems optimization. His work integrates theoretical rigor with practical implementations, particularly in large language model fine-tuning, active learning frameworks, and neural network theory. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on improving model efficiency, humor comprehension in AI systems, and theoretical bounds for retrieval-augmented generation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in large language model advancement (particularly humor understanding and task diversity), theoretical neural network analysis (including sparse architectures and multi-task learning), and novel active learning methodologies for open-world scenarios. His work consistently bridges theoretical machine learning with real-world applications in health and recommendation systems. While specific named awards aren't documented in the source material, his appointment to two endowed chairs (Nosbusch and Wahba professorships) represents exceptional institutional recognition of his scholarly impact. Nowak advises graduate students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department and secures significant research funding, including NSF grants such as CIF: Small: Advanced Understanding and Applications of Deep Learning. His group operates within the collaborative ecosystem of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, fostering cross-disciplinary projects that integrate AI with health sciences and engineering systems. Current projects indicate strong momentum in human-AI collaboration frameworks and optimization of language model training pipelines.

Zsigmond LuczaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Contemporary Painting
• Transmedia Art
• Visual Communication
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Zsigmond Lucza (born 1978 in Budapest) is a Hungarian contemporary artist and university assistant professor at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, Department of Visual Art since 2022. He holds a DLA (Doctor of Liberal Arts) degree from the University of Pécs Faculty of Arts (2011-2014) and has extensive international experience including studies at the University of Lapland in Finland (2012-2013). Lucza's educational background includes dual Master's degrees from the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (2002-2007) in both Painting and Visual Art Teacher programs, along with foundational training at the Buda Drawing School (2000-2002). His academic career includes teaching positions at Jelky András Applied Arts Vocational High School (2014-2018), Modell Fashion School (2008-2012), and Kolumbusz Humanities High School (2005-2007). Lucza's artistic practice spans contemporary painting, transmedia art, and mixed media works, with significant focus on digital integration in traditional art forms. His research interests center on transmedia tendencies in contemporary Hungarian painting, visual communication, and the evolving relationship between digital and physical art spaces. His work often explores identity, perception, and the integration of technology in artistic expression, creating pieces that bridge traditional painting techniques with contemporary digital aesthetics. His artistic output shows a consistent evolution from figurative works toward more experimental transmedia approaches, with recent projects focusing on environmental reflection, digital portraiture, and collaborative installations. Lucza's work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of both traditional painting techniques and contemporary digital media, creating a distinctive visual language that addresses current artistic concerns while maintaining strong technical foundations. Lucza has received multiple awards including an Erasmus scholarship for study at the University of Lapland, a scholarship from the Budapest Gallery and Kunststiftung Baden-Württemberg, and first prizes in national competitions. His professional affiliations include membership in the Hungarian Artists' Association (MAOE) since 2007, the MAMŰ Society since 2015, and non-academic membership in the Hungarian Academy of Arts (MMA) since 2022. As an educator, Lucza has conducted numerous workshops internationally including the Experimental Drawing Course at the Latvian Academy of Arts and Transmedia Workshops at the University of Pécs. His curatorial work includes the 'Medium Summoners' exhibition at MAMŰ Gallery in Budapest (2017). Lucza maintains an active exhibition schedule with solo shows across Hungary, Finland, and Slovenia, alongside participation in numerous international artist colonies and collaborative projects.

Patricia AkhimieView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern Critical Race Studies
• Early Modern Literature
• Renaissance Drama
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Patricia Akhimie is an Associate Professor of English at Rutgers University-Newark, Director of the Folger Institute at the Folger Shakespeare Library, and Director of the RaceB4Race Mentoring Network. She specializes in Shakespeare, Renaissance drama, and early modern women’s travel writing, with a focus on race, gender, and colonialism. Her research explores how literary works contributed to the formation of racial and social hierarchies in the early modern world. Education : Ph.D. in English from Columbia University (2011), M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan (2002), B.A. in English from Princeton University (2000). Additional certifications include Online Teaching (Rutgers, 2019), Effective College Instruction (ACE, 2017), and Feminist Scholarship (Columbia, 2006). Research Interests : Early Modern Critical Race Studies, Shakespearean drama, conduct literature, early modern travel narratives, gender studies, and colonialism. Her work bridges literary analysis with pedagogy and digital humanities, emphasizing the intersection of race, gender, and editing practices. Awards : Recipient of the Warren I. Susman Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021), Mellon-Funded Grant for RaceB4Race (2021–2024), and numerous fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Folger Shakespeare Library, and Ford Foundation. Teaching & Mentorship : Teaches courses like 'Shakespeare and Race' and 'Race in the Renaissance,' focusing on racial literacy in literature. She actively mentors early-career scholars through the RaceB4Race network and has developed innovative online curricula, earning awards for online teaching excellence. Publications : Author of Shakespeare and the Cultivation of Race (2018) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Shakespeare and Race (2024). Currently editing Othello for the Arden Shakespeare series and working on Leaving Home: Early Modern Women’s Travel . Affiliations : Affiliated Faculty in Women's & Gender Studies and African American & African Studies at Rutgers Newark. Collaborates with institutions like the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Petra T. BuergeltView profile

Associate Professor

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Indigenous Ways of Being-Knowing-Doing
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Petra T. Buergelt is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Health. She holds affiliate roles at the UC Health Research Institute, HEAL Global Research Centre, and Joint Centre for Disaster Research (Massey University, NZ). A transdisciplinary scholar, her work bridges Indigenous knowledge systems with Western paradigms, focusing on disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and cultural revitalization. She has led over $10.32M in grants, including the NAIDOC award-winning Dharray Manymakkuŋ Energy Efficiency Project. Education: PhD (Massey University, 2011) Master (1st Class Honours, Massey University, 2004) Bachelor (Psychology, Massey University, 2001) Bachelor (Horticulture, Dresden-Pillnitz, 1993) Research Interests: Her research employs Indigenist participatory action research to explore resilience, disaster preparedness, and climate adaptation in remote Indigenous communities. Notable projects include the Waka Ngurrkanhayngu initiative with Yolŋu clan leaders in Australia and Taiwanese Indigenous communities. Teaching & Leadership: She leads the Psychology Indigenising Curriculum Team, redesigning curricula to incorporate Indigenous epistemologies. Her teaching spans Health Psychology, Qualitative Research, and Cross-cultural Competence workshops. Awards & Recognition: UC Faculty of Health Outstanding Early Career Researcher (2021) Indigenization of the Curriculum Award (2023) Sylff Fellow (Tokyo Foundation, 2011–present) Grants & Partnerships: $9.12M Manymak Energy Efficiency Project (2013–2016) $219,770 Waka Ngurrkanhayngu project (2021–2024) Collaborations with ANU, CDU, and international institutions Labs & Teams: Co-founder of the Group of Energy Efficient Researchers (GEER) Australia and leadership roles in the International Transformative Learning Association (ITLA).

Meghan KellyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cartography
• Feminist Geography
• Critical GIS
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Meghan Kelly is an assistant professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Syracuse University, where she works at the intersection of cartography, feminist theory, and digital storytelling. Previously a doctoral student and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she has also taught at Durham University. Her academic career bridges rigorous scholarly research with professional mapmaking for major publications including the Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Rolling Stone Magazine, and Science Magazine. Kelly's research centers on the role of power in spatial data, map design, and mapping processes, with particular focus on how alternative perspectives can expand conventional cartographic tools. Her recent work examines satellite data usage through a Black feminist lens, while earlier projects investigated Syrian refugee border crossings using feminist methodologies. She approaches cartography as both science and critical practice, consistently challenging traditional representations of space and power. Her publication history shows a clear trajectory from doctoral research on Syrian refugee experiences toward leadership in feminist geographical practice, with increasing emphasis on collaborative, community-engaged mapping approaches. Kelly's work demonstrates how cartography can serve as a tool for social justice when informed by critical theory and diverse perspectives. University-wide Teaching Fellow Award for classroom innovation (2018) Runner up in Map Book and Atlas Category (2015 WLIA) Student Dynamic Map Award Winner (Group) NACIS Runner-Up, David Woodward Award CaGIS Outstanding Thesis Award (2016) Kelly has developed innovative teaching materials across the cartography curriculum, from introductory GIS courses to advanced web cartography. Her teaching philosophy integrates feminist pedagogies with critical approaches to mapping, emphasizing both technical skills and ethical considerations in spatial representation. She has created comprehensive course materials for Geography 170 (Our Digital Globe), Geography 370 (Introduction to Cartography), and Geography 572 (Graphic Design in Cartography), with particular focus on bridging theory and practice in map design. Her collaborative projects, including the Eritrean Human Trafficking Project and Collectively Mapping Borders initiative, demonstrate her commitment to participatory approaches that center marginalized voices in cartographic production. These projects often involve community engagement and alternative visualization techniques to represent complex spatial experiences that conventional maps might overlook.

• Computational Logic
• Declarative Logic Programming
• Answer-Set Programming
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Hans Tompits is an Associate Professor in the Department of Knowledge-Based Systems at Technische Universität Wien (Vienna University of Technology). His research focuses on computational logic, declarative logic programming, and formal methods, with a particular emphasis on Answer-Set Programming (ASP). He coordinates the Master's program in Logic and Computation and leads projects in areas such as formal methods for optimization, fault-tolerant autonomous systems, and algorithmic composition. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, including tools like SeaLion (an ASP IDE with debugging support) and dlvhex (an ASP-based semantic web reasoner). He has contributed to foundational topics like program equivalence, debugging techniques, and integration of ASP with external systems. His recent projects address challenges in autonomous vehicle architectures, music composition algorithms, and safety-critical system design. Tompits has published extensively on topics ranging from nonmonotonic reasoning and modal logics to the development of declarative programming tools. His interdisciplinary approach spans computer science, mathematics, and AI, with applications in both academic and industrial contexts.

• Sociotechnical Systems
• Health Informatics
• Animal-Computer Interaction
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Patrick C. Shih is an Associate Professor of Informatics at Indiana University Bloomington's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, where he directs the Societal Computing Lab (SoCo Lab). He holds leadership roles as Director of Graduate Studies for Data Science and Co-Director of the Animal Informatics MS/PhD track. His affiliations include core faculty positions in Health Informatics and Animal-Computer Interaction programs. Education: Ph.D. in Information and Computer Science (UC Irvine), M.S. in Information Networking (Carnegie Mellon University), B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering (UCLA). Previously held research positions at Microsoft Research and IBM Research. Research Focus: Develops sociotechnical systems to support health/wellbeing in underserved populations, including older adults, autistic individuals, and communities affected by health disparities. Designs technologies for animal-assisted interventions, animal welfare enhancement, and empathy cultivation. Major projects include mobile health interventions for stress management, Alzheimer's disease tools for African American communities, and physical activity promotion for autistic adults. Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes AI-driven health tools for vulnerable groups, including generative AI for Alzheimer's education, mobile apps for chronic disease management, and culturally tailored interventions. Research spans HCI, health informatics, and community-based participatory design, with strong focus on real-world applicability and health equity. Awards & Honors: ACM Senior Member (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2022) Multiple Indiana University teaching/mentoring awards (2016-2019) Euroinvent Silver Medal Award Best Paper Awards at ACM CSCW, ISCRAM Grants & Projects: $3.7M NIH grant for studying environmental stressors and cognitive decline in older adults (2024) NSF-funded mobile stress measurement app for midlife adults (2023) Mobile 'just-in-time' stress intervention for breast cancer survivors (2022) Labs & Teams: Leads the Societal Computing Lab (SoCo Lab) focusing on community-centered technology design. Collaborates with healthcare institutions, zoos, and community organizations. Develops interdisciplinary research teams for projects in health informatics, animal-computer interaction, and crisis response technologies.

• Decolonial Politics
• Anticolonial Praxes
• Political Sociology
• +12 more

Navtej Purewal is Professor in Anticolonial and Decolonial Politics and Praxes at the Decolonising Arts Institute, University of the Arts London (UAL), a position she joined in 2024. Prior to this, she was Professor of Political Sociology and Development Studies at SOAS, University of London (2019–2024) and Deputy Director of the SOAS South Asia Institute (2014–2019). She has also held academic positions at the University of Manchester and served as a visiting chair at the University of Sydney. Her work bridges the social sciences, humanities, and arts, with a strong focus on decolonial praxis and critical development studies. Her educational background includes a PhD in International Development from Lancaster University, an MA in South Asia Area Studies from SOAS, and a BA in Political Science from Vassar College. She is fluent in English and Punjabi, enabling deep engagement with South Asian communities and scholarship. Navtej's research centers on the intersections of coloniality, development, identity, and social justice. She critically examines how structures of power, shaped by imperialism and inequality, are reflected and challenged in society. Her work emphasizes gender, caste, religion, and bordering processes, particularly in the Punjab region and its diaspora. She advocates for the use of art and creative methods to visualize and confront systemic injustices. Her recent projects include AHRC-funded initiatives such as 'Border Crossings'—which uses virtual reality to explore Partition memory among the UK South Asian diaspora—and 'GRID Heritage,' a network that amplifies marginalized voices in cultural heritage through craft, textiles, and performance. These projects reflect a consistent trend in her scholarship: interdisciplinary, community-engaged, and committed to decolonizing knowledge production. Scientific awards and honors mentioned include: AHRC/UKRI India Fellowship Multiple AHRC grants for interdisciplinary research British Academy grant for research on sexual and gender-based violence in Indian universities She has advised postdoctoral researchers and collaborated with leading scholars such as Dr. Eleanor Newbigin, Prof. Raminder Kaur, and Prof. Parul Dave-Mukherji. Her grants reflect a sustained commitment to funding impactful, socially engaged research. Navtej is also involved in developing educational resources for critical teaching on 1947 and its legacies. She is a key member of the Decolonising Arts Institute, a research hub dedicated to challenging colonial epistemologies and fostering anticolonial practices through art and scholarship. Her leadership in projects like GRID Heritage and Border Crossings underscores her role in building collaborative, transnational research teams focused on justice, memory, and cultural transformation.