Hariharan Subramonyam is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and Computer Science (by courtesy) . He serves as the Ram and Vijay Shriram Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and is a core faculty member of Stanford HCI . His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the Learning Sciences , focusing on augmenting human learning through AI via cognitively informed design practices, co-design with learners/educators, and transformative AI-enabled learning experiences. His work emphasizes ethical AI, responsible design, and human values in technology. He earned a PhD in Information from the University of Michigan under Eytan Adar. Current projects include Script&Shift (layered interfaces for LLM writing), AltCanvas (accessible image editing for BVI users), and CogGen (AI tutoring systems). His teaching includes EDUC 432: Designing Explorable Explanations and CS 448B: Data Visualization . Key Research Areas Cognitively Informed AI Systems Human-AI Collaborative Writing Accessible Generative AI Tools Ethical AI Frameworks Interactive Learning Environments Awards & Grants Best Paper Award (CHI 2025) Honorable Mention Award (CHI 2025) HAI Hoffman Yee Grant (2024) Cover Story in Interactions Magazine (2024) Collaborative Networks Co-organizing CHI 2025 Tools for Thought Workshop Contributor to UIST 2024 Dynamic Abstractions Workshop Advising PhD students across Stanford, Georgia Tech, and Duke Collaborations with institutions including University of Michigan, National University of Singapore, and Technical University Munich
André Rui Graça is a Lecturer at Lusófona University and an active researcher at CICANT . He has previously held guest professorships at Universidade da Beira Interior and Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, while contributing as a post-graduate teaching assistant at University College London. Education : PhD and MA in Film Studies (UCL), Executive MBA (University of Coimbra), BA in Art Studies (University of Coimbra) with merit awards Research Interests His research focuses on Portuguese cinema , film-market dynamics , film-music interrelations , and filmmaker theory . Publications explore cultural policies, precarity in European film industries, and entrepreneurship education, particularly in tourism contexts. Recent peer-reviewed articles examine global-local tensions in Portuguese cinema, precarity representation in media, and audience engagement with comedy films, reflecting his interest in socioeconomic and cultural dimensions of film. Conference presentations at NYU, Oxford, and UNICAMP highlight international recognition of his work. Scientific contributions include editing volumes on filmmaker theory and serving as a journal reviewer. His CresCine project (EU-funded) addresses competitiveness in small European film industries, demonstrating policy-oriented research expertise.
Dr. Tim Lindgren is a Senior Lecturer in the Fashion program at the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). With over thirty years of experience as a commercial fashion designer in Australia and China, he brings extensive industry expertise into his academic role. He is the study area coordinator for the fashion program and actively contributes to curriculum development, including the implementation of mid-year entry. He also serves as the Academic Integrity Officer and Equity Representative for the School of Design. PhD, Queensland University of Technology Master of Global Competition and Consumer Law, University of Melbourne Master of International Business (Hons), Griffith University Graduate Certificate of Research Commercialisation, QUT Tim’s research focuses on fashion in China, fashion consumption, wearable technology, policy and legal frameworks in fashion, and principles of the circular economy. His methodologies are primarily qualitative, involving field-based primary data collection. His teaching spans both practical and theoretical domains, including fashion studios, product development, and wearable technology. His recent publications (2010–2021) explore the evolving role of Chinese fashion designers, the Shanghai fashion system, branding in China, and the integration of industry experience into academia. These works reflect a consistent engagement with global fashion systems, cultural legitimacy, and sustainable innovation. Award-winning fashion label (specific awards not named) Tim supervises postgraduate research and is an expert witness in legal fashion matters. He contributes to Standards Australia and the International Standards Organization. He is also recognized for integrating equity, integrity, and sustainability into his pedagogical practice, preparing students to be ethical leaders in the global fashion industry. He leads research on the future of fashion and market failures, and his work emphasizes sustainable practices and systemic change within the fashion industry.
Dr. Monika Raic is a Postdoctoral Researcher (scientific collaborator) at the Institute of Romance Studies, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Humboldt University of Berlin. Her academic work focuses on Spanish-language literatures with particular emphasis on Mexican and Argentine literature. She maintains an active research agenda while teaching courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Raic's research interests span literary and film studies, gender studies, the history of emotions, psychoanalysis, and political philosophy. Her current habilitation project, "Politics of Loneliness – Problems of Recognition," examines loneliness as a phenomenon arising from disturbed recognition processes rather than clinical pathology. She works with Latin American recognition theorists including Adolfo Sánchez Vázquez and Bolívar Echeverría to critique traditional European and US recognition debates (Nancy Fraser, Axel Honneth, Jessica Benjamin) while analyzing 20th-century literature and film from Mexico and Argentina. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with transnational themes including cosmopolitanism, world literature, globalization, translation processes, and the Anthropocene. She has organized numerous academic events on topics ranging from loneliness studies to race theory, and has presented lectures internationally at institutions including Yale, Harvard, and the University of Buenos Aires. Dr. Raic is an active member of several academic societies including the German Society for General and Comparative Literature (DGAVL), International Alfred Döblin Society, German Association of Romance Language Studies (DRV), and German Hispanist Association (DHV).
Michael Beaney is Regius Professor of Logic at the University of Aberdeen, holding this position since June 2020. He also maintains a half-time position as Professor of History of Analytic Philosophy at Humboldt University in Berlin (since 2016). Previously, he served as Professor of Philosophy at King's College London (2016-20, part-time), Reader and then Professor of Philosophy at the University of York (2005-15), and held positions at the Open University, University of Manchester, University of Leeds, Birkbeck College London, and University of Sheffield. In Germany, he has held Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowships at the University of Jena and University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. He has been actively engaged with Chinese academia since 2011, serving as Visiting Professor at Peking University and currently as Visiting Chair Professor at Tsinghua University, while also chairing the British Committee of the Summer School in China Programme. Beaney received his undergraduate education in PPE at St. Catherine's College, Oxford (1978-81), followed by a B.Phil. (1985) and D.Phil. (1990) in Philosophy from the same institution. He also holds an MA from the University of Keele (1983). Professor Beaney's research spans several interconnected areas within philosophy. His primary focus is on the history of analytic philosophy, with special attention to the works of Frege, Wittgenstein, Stebbing, and Collingwood. He has made significant contributions to understanding the development of analytic methodology and the historiography of philosophy. His work on Chinese philosophy explores ancient Chinese philosophy of language and logic, as well as the development of Chinese analytic philosophy, representing an important bridge between Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Beaney is particularly interested in philosophical methodology, especially the role of analysis and creativity throughout the history of philosophy. His comparative work examines Chinese-Western philosophical comparisons and the philosophy of comparison itself. Additionally, he has made notable contributions to the theory and practice of philosophical translation, particularly between German-English and English-Chinese. Beaney's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the history and methodology of analytic philosophy. His work frequently examines the intersection of historical analysis with contemporary philosophical concerns, particularly regarding conceptual creativity and the evolution of philosophical ideas. A significant portion of his recent scholarship addresses translation issues in philosophy, especially concerning Frege's works and Chinese philosophical texts. His editorial work on the British Journal for the History of Philosophy for nearly a decade reflects his commitment to advancing scholarly discourse in the field. Michael Beaney currently serves as President of the Society for the Study of the History of Analytical Philosophy (SSHAP). He was Editor of the British Journal for the History of Philosophy from 2011 to 2020 and remains on the Editorial Board as an Associate Editor. He serves on the Editorial Board of Russell: the Journal of Bertrand Russell Studies and on the Advisory Boards of the Journal of Chinese Philosophy and the Journal for the History of Analytical Philosophy. Beaney is General Editor of a book series on the history of analytic philosophy published by Palgrave Macmillan (30+ volumes) and Co-Editor of a new book series entitled 'New Texts in the History of Philosophy' published by Oxford University Press. He has been a member of the AHRC Peer Review College since 2010 and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Professor Beaney welcomes PhD students in all areas of his research expertise, particularly in history of analytic philosophy, Chinese philosophy, philosophical methodology, historiography of philosophy, comparative philosophy, and philosophical translation. His extensive editorial experience and leadership roles in professional organizations provide valuable mentorship opportunities for graduate students. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his ongoing research projects, international collaborations (particularly with Chinese institutions), and editorial work suggest substantial research activity supported by various funding mechanisms. Though not explicitly mentioned as leading a specific laboratory, Beaney is deeply involved in several collaborative research initiatives. His work with Prof. Karyn Lai (UNSW) on ancient Chinese epistemology represents an important international collaboration. His leadership of the British Committee of the Summer School in China Programme fosters ongoing academic exchange between British and Chinese philosophers. Additionally, his editorial roles with multiple journals and book series create virtual research communities centered around the history of analytic philosophy.
Dr. Janet McCabe is a Reader in Television and Film Studies within the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication, specializing in contemporary television, gender politics, and cultural memory. Her work critically examines US and Scandinavian television drama, public service broadcasting cultures, and the transnational circulation of television fiction across global markets. McCabe's research centers on feminist film and television theory, with deep analysis of gender representation, aging, and historical imagination in series like Sex and the City , Wallander , and Chernobyl . She investigates how television constructs cultural memory, negotiates political trauma, and reimagines national identities through transnational storytelling, with particular focus on Scandinavian drama and HBO's quality television frameworks. Her publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with television's role in mediating historical consciousness, from early analyses of Northern Exposure to contemporary studies of transcultural memory work in disaster narratives. Key recurring themes include the gendered body in television, legitimacy of television culture, and public service broadcasting's evolving role in the global media landscape. As managing editor of Critical Studies in Television: The International Journal of TV Studies , McCabe shapes scholarly discourse while actively supervising research students in television history, feminist media studies, and transnational television trade practices.
Scott Rodgers is Reader in Media and Geography at Birkbeck, University of London, where he joined in 2010. He serves as Programme Director for the BA Digital Media, Subject Lead for Film, Media and Journalism, and Employability Lead for the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication. His academic background includes a PhD from King's College London (2007), PGCE from Birkbeck (2012), MSc from LSE (2002), and BAA from Toronto Metropolitan University (1999). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and received the Birkbeck Excellence in Teaching Award in 2016. Rodgers' research focuses on the intersections of media, cities, and geography, with particular interest in social media, urban politics, and digital platforms as they relate to contemporary urban life. His work explores how digital technologies reshape localities and urban experiences, examining content moderation in neighborhood Facebook groups, urban data cultures in housing policy, and the materialities of digital infrastructure. He employs ethnographic and mixed quali-quant methodologies to investigate how people engage with media in urban contexts. His publications span leading journals in media studies, urban geography, and communication, with recent work advancing the concept of 'platform urbanism' to understand how digital platforms reconfigure urban politics and public life. He has co-edited the book 'Conditions of Mediation: Phenomenological Perspectives on Media' (2017) and serves as Audio Editor for Mediapolis: A Journal of Cities and Culture. Audio Editor, Mediapolis: A Journal of Cities and Culture Vice-Chair, ECREA Media, Cities and Space Section Editorial Board, GI_Forum Member, Birkbeck Media and Democracy Working Group Member, Vasari Research Centre Steering Committee Member, Birkbeck Research Centre for Environment and Sustainability Rodgers is an active teacher who has developed and delivered modules including Introduction to Digital Culture, Media, Technology and Culture, and Media, Digitalisation and the City. He also hosts several podcast series including Mediapolis Now and The Mediated City, and has led public walking tours exploring media landscapes in London's King's Cross and West End areas.
Shelley Roff serves as Associate Professor of Architecture and Planning within the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Her academic appointment bridges historical scholarship with contemporary architectural discourse through rigorous analysis of pre-industrial built environments. Dr. Roff's research fundamentally challenges patriarchal narratives in architectural history by excavating women's contributions to medieval and early modern construction. Her work demonstrates how female laborers, merchants, and property owners shaped urban landscapes across Spain, Catalonia, and colonial territories through meticulous examination of tax records, guild documents, and material artifacts. This feminist reclamation of architectural history reveals complex gendered economies in construction trades while analyzing how urban prosperity narratives masked socioeconomic disparities. Analysis of her publication trajectory since 2009 shows consistent methodological innovation, evolving from case studies of specific cities (Barcelona, Valencia) to broader theoretical frameworks for understanding gender in global architectural history. Her scholarship increasingly incorporates comparative colonial perspectives while maintaining primary focus on Iberian contexts, with recent work interrogating how women navigated restrictive social structures to participate in building processes. Her scholarly impact is recognized through prestigious awards: Bogliasco Fellowship (2019) from the Bogliasco Foundation for advanced research in humanities Fulbright U.S. Student Program (1995) supporting international research with the U.S. Department of State While the source material provides no details about doctoral advisees or current research grants, Dr. Roff's sustained publication record in leading architecture/history venues indicates active mentorship and research leadership. Her work with the Virtual Archive of Medieval Barcelona project demonstrates commitment to digital scholarship methodologies that preserve and reinterpret historical architectural data for contemporary pedagogy.
Tobias Axelsson is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University's School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Gender Studies, which he defended in 2019 with his thesis "När män möts som pappor" (When men meet as fathers). Axelsson works both as a senior lecturer in Civics/Social Science and as a postdoctoral researcher in Gender Studies. His research interests focus on: Feminist perspectives on fatherhood, fathers, and fathering Gender and parenting support Gender and early childhood education and care Violence studies, particularly regarding men's attitudes toward female genital mutilation Axelsson is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher in the EU Horizon 2020 funded project RESISTIRÉ (2021-2024), which focuses on "Responding to Outbreaks through Co-creative Inclusive Equality Strategies." His research examines how fathering is constructed in gender-equal Sweden, particularly through his analysis of "fathering spaces" - social services directed to fathers on parental leave. He has contributed to international projects on men's parental leave, including reports for the EU Mutual Learning Programme in Gender Equality and an Austrian project on paternity leave. His scientific contributions include numerous publications on gender equality in preschool, feminist perspectives on fatherhood, and men's engagement in issues related to gender-based violence. Axelsson's research demonstrates a consistent focus on how gender norms shape parenting practices and institutional approaches to gender equality. Axelsson actively collaborates with various stakeholders: Participation in a national reference group on parenting support under the Swedish Agency for Family Law and Parenting Support since 2019 Lecturing at conferences on masculinity and gender equality Collaboration with municipalities like Askersund on gender equality work in preschool and school Providing expertise to County Administrative Boards on gender equality and parenting support He is affiliated with several research environments: Centre for Feminist Social Studies (CFS) CVS - The Centre for Violence Studies ReCEL - Research on Children's Education and Learning Critical Studies on Men and Masculinities Feminist violence studies
Amy Mullens is a Professor at the School of Psychology and Wellbeing , University of Southern Queensland. She serves as Research Theme Leader for Health Equity at the Centre for Health Research (CHR) and contributes to the Institute for Resilient Regions (IRR). Her work focuses on vulnerable communities , with emphasis on sexual health/HIV , diabetes , COPD , substance use , and health behavior change . Education : BA (St Catherine), MSc (North Dakota SU), PhD (QUT). She is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society with Clinical and Health Psychology Endorsements . Her research spans public health , gender studies , and clinical psychology , particularly transgender health , health equity , and social determinants of health . Recent work includes STI/HIV risk modeling , prison health interventions , and LGBTQIA+ mental health . Key scientific awards include: Fellow, Australian Psychological Society Clinical Psychology Endorsement Health Psychology Endorsement Accredited Supervisor (STAP) She supervises doctoral and masters students in areas like transgender incarceration , STI prevention , and health equity . Industry affiliations include clinical credentialed work with West Moreton Health Service , membership in Australasian Society of Behavioural Medicine , and advocacy through Sexual Health Society Queensland .
Dr. Suzanne R. Black is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Edinburgh, working within the CoSTAR Foresight Lab. Her research sits at the intersection of humanities inquiry and computational methods, focusing on digital literary culture, fanfiction, and creative industries data analysis. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh where her doctoral work examined 21st-century digital literary networks. PhD in English Literature, University of Edinburgh Her research interests center on digital literary culture , fanfiction archives , and queer/feminist theories applied to contemporary reading practices. She pioneers computational approaches like topic modeling to analyze large-scale datasets from platforms such as Goodreads, investigating how readers construct literary value and negotiate canonicity in digital spaces. Her work reveals how fan communities dynamically define 'classics' through emotional engagement and collective discourse. Recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trajectory in cultural analytics and digital literary studies , blending computational techniques with critical theory to examine pandemic impacts on festivals, NFT ownership models, and DEI initiatives in creative sectors. A recurring theme is the tension between algorithmic systems and human-centered cultural production. Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities Dr. Black has secured research funding through institutional fellowships supporting her Goodreads fanfiction analysis. While not formally advising graduate students, she actively shapes academic discourse through invited lectures at Newcastle University, the University of Edinburgh, and Porty Pride events. Her grant-funded projects often involve cross-disciplinary collaboration with data scientists and social researchers. As a core member of the CoSTAR Foresight Lab, she contributes to the Edinburgh Futures Institute's mission of data-driven creative industry innovation. Her work integrates digital humanities methodologies with cultural analytics to address structural biases in digital heritage preservation and fanfiction archiving.
Lars Hallnäs is an Associate Professor in Logic at Stockholm University and affiliated with the Department of Design, Academy of Textiles, Technology and Economics at the University of Borås. He holds a doctorate in theoretical philosophy with a thesis in mathematical logic and has been an active composer since 1970. Doctorate in Theoretical Philosophy (Mathematical Logic) Education at Malmö Academy of Music, Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm, and Instituut voor Sonologie, Utrecht University His research spans mathematical logic (proof theory, normalization) and design disciplines (interaction design, smart textiles, artistic research). He explores intersections of technology, philosophy, and textile aesthetics, including concepts like slow technology and expressive design. Key trends in his publications include proof-theoretic foundations (1980s-2020s), artistic research methodologies (2010s), and textile-technology integration (2000s-2020s). Notable contributions address definitional reflection, wearable interactions, and sustainability theology. He served as Chair of the Swedish Research Council's Committee for Artistic Research (2016-2018) and coordinated the EU-funded ArcInTexETN network under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie programs. He supervises doctoral students in design research, though specific names are not provided.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramutė Rachlevičiūtė is an art historian and curator at the Vilnius Academy of Arts (VAA), where she has lectured since 1991 on topics including Western Modernism, Russian avant-garde, Lithuanian art of the 20th century, and Soviet art. She contributes to interdisciplinary research and publishing projects, and is affiliated with the Institute of Art Research and the Art and Research Department at VAA. Education: MA in Art Criticism from Vilnius Academy of Arts (1978), PhD in Art Criticism (2012) Her research focuses on surrealism in Lithuanian art, female identity in visual culture, autobiographical narratives in art, and Soviet-era artistic movements. She has led multiple funded projects examining artists' biographies and cultural memory. Recent publications analyze themes like surrealism's intersections with eroticism, futurist traditions in Lithuania, and muralist art's political significance during the Soviet period. These works reflect her expertise in avant-garde studies, gender theory, and visual cultural analysis. Scientific Awards Culture and Art Award by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (2021) As president of AICA Lithuanian Section (2004-2018), she organized 9 conferences on female creative spaces. She has curated 50 exhibitions, including 10 national-level art institutions, and serves as an expert for the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.
Priyanko Guchait is a tenured Full Professor and Program Director of the Doctorate in Global Hospitality Leadership (DGHL) at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership , University of Houston. His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, human resources, and service management in hospitality contexts, with over 75 peer-reviewed articles published. Education: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pune, India M.S. in Hospitality Management, University of Missouri M.S. in Human Resources and Employment Relations Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, The Pennsylvania State University Research Interests include error management culture, psychological safety, service recovery performance, leader behavioral integrity, and AI’s impact on hospitality workers’ mental health. His work examines shame, forgiveness climate, and team dynamics in service environments. Article Trends show a focus on multi-level error management, human-robot collaboration in service recovery, diversity inclusion climates, and cross-cultural leadership studies. Recent papers explore AI ethics, pandemic response strategies, and emotional labor in hospitality roles. Awards & Honors Stephen Rushmore/HVS Research Excellence Award (2023, 2015) Donald Greenaway Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Service Award (2022) Best Paper Award, The Service Industries Journal (2023) ICHRIE Faculty Collegiality Award (2021) ICHRIE McCool Breakthrough Award (2021) Honored as 50-in-5 Scholar (2021) Provost’s Excellence Award (2015) Best Reviewer Awards (IJCHM 2016-2017) Committee & Editorial Roles include Associate Editor of IJCHM, Coordinating Editor of IJHM, and leadership positions at ICHRIE (President 2020-2021, Vice President 2019-2020). He has served on university curriculum, research, and Ph.D. selection committees.
Elisabet Apelmo serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Malmö University, Sweden. A visual artist with a PhD in Sociology, she bridges creative practice and academic inquiry to explore the complex intersections of bodily experience, sport, disability, and gender within contemporary society. Her research program centers on sociological analyses of bodily difference, particularly examining how physical education environments construct inclusion and exclusion through gendered and ableist frameworks. Apelmo employs phenomenological approaches and visual methodology to investigate how disabled bodies navigate sporting spaces, challenging normative assumptions about athletic participation and bodily capability. Her work consistently reveals how sporting cultures simultaneously enable and constrain identities, particularly for women and people with disabilities. Analysis of Apelmo's publication history shows sustained engagement with critical disability theory, gender studies, and sport sociology spanning nearly two decades. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological innovation through visual approaches and phenomenological frameworks, with recurring themes including the social construction of disability in sport contexts, gendered bodily experiences in physical education, and the material-semiotic relationships between bodies and technologies like wheelchairs. Among her current research initiatives are investigations into participation and exclusion dynamics in mainstream physical education from disability and gender perspectives, and ethnographic studies examining how dancers strategically use their bodies and gazes to disrupt stereotypical perceptions of physical impairment. These projects reflect her commitment to generating knowledge that directly challenges ableist assumptions within sporting cultures and educational settings.
