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Sarita MalikView profile

Professor

• Cultural Diversity in Creative Industries
• Race and Ethnicity Representation
• Public Service Broadcasting Policy
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Professor Sarita Malik serves as Associate Pro Vice Chancellor – Research Impact and Professor of Media, Culture and Communications at Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She leads the Social and Political Sciences division with expertise spanning cultural theory, media sociology, and screen studies since her 2016 professorial appointment. Education: PhD in Sociology (Open University) - AHRB collaborative studentship at British Film Institute supervised by Stuart Hall MA in Film and Television Studies (University of Warwick) BA (Hons) in English and Media (Sussex University) Malik's research centers on inequality, representation, and participation within cultural and technological contexts, with pioneering contributions to diversity frameworks in creative industries since the 1990s. Her work critically examines racialized terminology in organizational cultures, diasporic cinema, and community-based creative activisms. Current projects analyze longitudinal BFI diversity standards data and screen sector racial inequality through Guardian/BFI collaborations. Her publications reveal consistent focus on cultural policy evolution, Black British representation, and grassroots resistance methodologies. Recent works demonstrate increasing emphasis on data-driven diversity analysis while maintaining critical race theory foundations. Major projects like Creative Interruptions (2014-2020) showcase transnational comparative approaches across UK, Palestine, Northern Ireland, and India. Key Awards: BAFTSS 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts (FRSA) REF 2021 Sub-Panel 34 Membership DCMS College of Experts Appointment (2022) As principal investigator on four Connected Communities projects and multiple AHRC grants exceeding £1.5M, Malik champions collaborative knowledge exchange between academic, community, and policy stakeholders. Her supervision of six doctoral researchers reflects commitment to developing critical race scholarship. The Creative Interruptions project established a transnational network examining arts-based resistance to marginalization through co-created methodologies. Research Infrastructure: Leads the Creative Interruptions consortium with British Film Institute partnerships, maintaining longitudinal datasets on UK film sector diversity through Guardian collaborations. Current work develops frameworks for analyzing institutional diversity moral economies through intersectional lenses.

• Human Factors
• Cognitive Science
• Cyberpsychology
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Professor Phillip Morgan is a leading academic in Human Factors and Cognitive Science at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, holding a Personal Chair since 2020. He directs the Human Factors Excellence (HuFEx) Research Group and serves as Director of Research for the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Human-Machine Systems (IROHMS) . Since March 2019, he has been seconded part-time to Airbus as Director of their Centre of Excellence in Human-Centric Cyber Security . BSc (Hons) Psychology, Cardiff University (2001) PGDip Research Methods, Cardiff University (2002, Distinction) PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Cardiff University (2005) PGCHE, University of Wales (2012, Distinction) His research merges Human Factors with Cognitive Science to address real-world challenges in: Human-machine interaction in autonomous systems Cyberpsychology and security behavior Transport human factors (connected/autonomous vehicles) Interruption/distraction effects on cognition Trust and blame dynamics in AI systems Industry 5.0 human-centric manufacturing Recent publications show AI and cybersecurity as dominant themes, with specific focus on autonomous vehicle interfaces, human fatigue analysis, and trust calibration in human-machine systems. His work integrates behavioral experiments, driving simulators, and human-state monitoring. Scientific Recognition: Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society Best Paper Award at AHFE 2021 Member of Experimental Psychology Society Keynote speaker at multiple international conferences As supervisor, he leads projects on cybersecurity frameworks, fatigue detection, and human-AI interaction. His grants portfolio exceeds £37m from sources including EPSRC, ESRC, Airbus, and Wellcome Trust. Current supervisees include Victoria Marcinkiewicz, George Raywood-Burke, and Nicola Turner.

• HIV Cellular Virology
• Cell Biology of HIV
• Microscopic Imaging of HIV
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Thomas J. Hope is a Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on HIV Cellular Virology, utilizing cell biology approaches to study HIV transmission and prevention. He leads the Hope Lab, which has pioneered imaging techniques for visualizing HIV interactions with cells and tissues. PhD: University of California, Berkeley (1988) Postdoctoral Fellow: University of California, San Francisco (1992) Dr. Hope's research centers on HIV Cellular Virology, with emphasis on the cell biology of HIV transmission. His lab has developed advanced imaging techniques for fluorescent labeling of HIV particles and viral proteins, enabling researchers to track virions and infected cells from tissue culture to whole animal models. His work spans from virus entry and assembly to defining the earliest steps of sexual transmission of HIV, with recent expansion into HIV-related mucosal immunology and prevention science. The Hope Lab uses imaging-based tools to define viral and host factors during HIV transmission in physiologically relevant contexts. Analysis of Dr. Hope's recent publications reveals a strong focus on HIV transmission mechanisms, particularly through mucosal tissues, with increasing attention to SARS-CoV-2 research since the pandemic. His work combines advanced imaging techniques with molecular and cell biology approaches, with significant emphasis on developing prevention strategies including vaccine and microbicide research. The research shows progression from fundamental HIV cell biology to applied prevention science, with growing collaboration across disciplines including immunology, microbiome research, and medical imaging. A Wannabe Photographers 30 Year Journey to Image HIV / Keynote Speaker, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) (2022) Dr. Hope serves in multiple editorial and advisory capacities including as Section Editor for PloS Pathogens (2011-Present), former Editor-in-Chief of AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses (2009-2020), and member of amfAR Scientific Advisory Committee (1999-Present). His research has secured significant funding, including a $17 million NIH grant for HIV prevention research focused on developing an implantable drug delivery system. He co-chairs the AIDS Panel for the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program and participates in the Organizing Committee for Emerging Infectious Diseases of the Pacific Rim. The Hope Lab utilizes imaging-based tools to define key viral and host players during HIV transmission in physiologically relevant contexts. The lab's approach enables direct visualization of HIV/SIV particles, mucosal tissue barriers, host target or effector cells, and infected cells. This work supports in vivo PK/PD studies using systemic and topical PrEP approaches, providing unique insights into the space and time of the earliest events of HIV transmission and prevention.

Regine GramlView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Personnel Management
• Organizational Behavior
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Prof. Regine Graml is a Professor for Business Administration, Personnel Management, and Organization at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Faculty 3: Business and Law). She focuses on gender mainstreaming, career conditions of working parents, and organizational culture. Her professional experience includes roles at Siemens and Infineon Technologies, with international assignments in Singapore, the Philippines, and the U.S. She holds a Master of Arts in Economics from Wayne State University (DAAD scholar) and a doctorate from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich. Education highlights include studies in Business Administration at the University of Augsburg and a doctorate in personnel and organizational research. Her teaching spans bachelor’s and master’s programs, covering topics like personnel management, organizational development, and ethics of leadership. Current research emphasizes work-life balance challenges for executives, gender diversity in leadership roles, and alternative career models. Publications highlight her work on female executives’ career paths, diversity culture checks in aviation, and work-life balance policies. She advises young students and collaborates on projects addressing underrepresentation of women in management. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though her research contributes significantly to gender equity discourse.

• Mental Health Informatics
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Personal Informatics
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Stephen Voida is an Assistant Professor and Founding Faculty member in the Department of Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, part of the College of Communication, Media, Design, and Information. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and an MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on mental health informatics, personal informatics, and HCI, particularly exploring how technology influences mental health and supports individuals in managing conditions like bipolar disorder and diabetes. His work has been recognized with best paper awards and funded by NSF and Google Research. Voida's research spans designing tools for personal data reflection, studying multitasking and interruptions, and developing interventions for mental health challenges. He has held academic positions at institutions including Indiana University, Cornell, and the University of Calgary, alongside industry roles at Microsoft and Boeing. His current projects include technology for bipolar disorder management and infrastructure for diabetes self-care. Key awards include a CRA Computing Innovation Fellowship and a Best Paper Honorable Mention at CHI 2024. His teaching includes courses on programming, ubiquitous computing, and research methods. He remains active in HCI communities, advocating for technology that balances innovation with human well-being.

• Medical Statistics
• Public Health Interventions
• Health Economics
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Jim Lewsey is a Professor of Medical Statistics at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Health and Wellbeing and the Health Economics & Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) research group. He specializes in advanced statistical methodologies, including interrupted time series analysis, survival analysis, and causal inference techniques. His research focuses on evaluating public health interventions, alcohol policy, and decision analytic modeling for healthcare resource allocation. Prof. Lewsey serves on key committees such as the NIHR Public Health Research Programme Committee and previously the Chief Scientist Office Health Improvement Committee. He leads the Analysis of Linked Health Data (ALDA) program and co-leads the SHW Data Science research theme, emphasizing cutting-edge methods like synthetic controls and instrumental variable analysis. His work spans epidemiological studies on cardiovascular outcomes, diabetes treatments, and health inequalities, with a strong emphasis on translating statistical rigor into actionable public health strategies. Notable contributions include studies on the impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing, socioeconomic determinants of health, and the evaluation of natural experiments in policy contexts. Prof. Lewsey’s expertise in health economics and technology assessment informs evidence-based policy decisions, particularly in Scotland and the UK. Key achievements include his Chartered Statistician status (awarded and revalidated by the Royal Statistical Society) and contributions to over 185 publications. His research often addresses complex real-world challenges, such as optimizing healthcare resource allocation and reducing disparities in access to treatments. Current projects include evaluating policy impacts on alcohol-related harm and advancing methodologies for analyzing linked health datasets.

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Population Health
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Dr. Benjamin Daniels is a Senior Research Fellow and Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellow at the School of Population Health , University of New South Wales. His work specializes in leveraging linked administrative health data for cancer treatment analysis, policy evaluation, and pharmacoepidemiological research. Pharmacoepidemiology Cancer Outcomes Research Health Policy Analysis Real-World Data Utilization Education PhD in Pharmacoepidemiology, UNSW MA in Sociology & Statistics, McGill University BSc in Psychology, Drexel University Research Focus Daniels' research explores biologic cancer therapies, polypharmacy impacts, opioid prescription policies, and real-world evidence generation. His work bridges population health science with clinical decision-making frameworks. Publication Trends Recent publications demonstrate expertise in 2024 with methodological innovations in instrumental variable application, dispensing data analysis, and opioid policy evaluation, followed by 2023 studies on HER2-targeted therapies, cancer-cardiovascular interactions, and post-pandemic treatment patterns. Awards 2020 UNSW Medicine ECAN Best Paper Award in Public Health Supervision & Grants Currently supervising Jun Ni Ho (PhD candidate on biologic medicine risk management). Holds active grants including: Cancer Institute NSW Early Career Fellowship (2022-2025): $345,000 UNSW Cancer Seed Grants (2022, 2023): $50,000 each Co-investigator on NHMRC Ideas Grant ($480,000)

Doug GrossView profile

Professor

• Work Disability Prevention
• Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation Science
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Doug Gross serves as Professor and Chair of the Physical Therapy department within the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. With over 25 years of professional experience since becoming licensed in 1997, he has established himself as a leading researcher in work disability prevention and occupational rehabilitation. His educational background includes a BSc in Physical Therapy (1997), PhD in Physical Therapy (2003), and Diploma in Work Disability Prevention Research (2009), all from the University of Alberta. Previously serving as Director of the Rehabilitation Research Centre from 2012-2024, he currently holds the position of Co-Director since July 2024 and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation since 2020. Gross's research program focuses on preventing disability and improving outcomes for individuals with physical and mental health conditions through evaluation of clinical interventions, identification of recovery factors, and development of practical assessment tools. His work spans occupational rehabilitation, workers' compensation systems, return-to-work strategies, and increasingly addresses Long COVID rehabilitation challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on telehealth applications in occupational rehabilitation, predictive modeling for surgical triage, and innovative approaches to managing work disability in complex health conditions. His research consistently bridges clinical practice with public health implementation. Killam Laureate and McCalla Professor Recipient of Liberty Mutual Work Disability Award (2014) Multiple teaching awards including 'Great Supervisor' Award (2018) Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (Impact Factor 2.5) Recipient of Outstanding Presentation Award at 2025 World Physiotherapy Congress Gross leads the Rehabilitation Research Centre which provides research consulting services, maintains specialized resources, connects investigators with qualified personnel, supports grant applications, and develops research links across the university and clinical communities. His work with the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic Research Committee (2012-2020) demonstrates his commitment to translational research in sports medicine contexts.

Frank PiessensView profile

Professor

• Software Security
• System Security
• Formal Methods
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Frank Piessens is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium). His work bridges software security, systems security, formal methods, and programming languages. He actively investigates information flow security, with a dual focus on attack techniques and defense mechanisms. Current role: Professor at KU Leuven (Belgium) Research areas: Software Security, System Security, Formal Verification, Programming Languages Research Interests: His defense work includes formal verification for C-like languages, memory safety hardening, micro-architectural side-channel mitigation, and embedded security architectures. On the attack side, he studies transient execution attacks, memory safety exploits, and controlled channel attacks. Recent Article Trends: His publications span secure compilation techniques (2025), control-flow linearization (2024), functional reactive programming (2021-2014), formal verification (2020-2016), and hardware/software co-design security (2022). Keywords cluster around Computer Science , Security , and Programming Languages .

• Behavior Analysis
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Verbal Behavior
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Dr. Robbie Hanson serves as Research Faculty in the Department of Applied Behavior Analysis at The Chicago School's Online campus and holds a dual appointment as Senior Associate Researcher at the Verbal Behavior Research Laboratory, California State University, Sacramento. A doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D) with 15 years of clinical practice and 10 years of graduate teaching experience, she specializes in evidence-based interventions for neurodiverse populations and experimental analysis of verbal behavior. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College (2020) M.A. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University (2008) B.S. in Psychology from Central Michigan University (2006) Dr. Hanson's research program centers on quantitative analysis of behavior, with particular emphasis on stimulus equivalence, bidirectional naming, and verbal behavior mechanisms. Her applied work addresses complex cases involving co-morbid diagnoses, functional behavior assessment for severe maladaptive behavior, and development of tailored interventions for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. This dual focus bridges experimental methodology with real-world clinical applications. Analysis of her 11 publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent methodological innovation using go/no-go successive matching-to-sample procedures across auditory, visual, and cross-modal stimuli. Her work predominantly appears in specialized behavior analysis journals like The Analysis of Verbal Behavior and Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior , with significant contributions to equivalence class formation and verbal behavior applications for populations with communication challenges. With a decade of graduate course instruction, Dr. Hanson has mentored numerous behavior analysts though specific advisee names aren't documented in available materials. Her ongoing collaboration with CSU Sacramento's Verbal Behavior Research Laboratory drives current investigations into stimulus control and equivalence relations, maintaining strong connections between academic training and laboratory research.

• Migration Studies
• Border Studies
• Human Trafficking
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Denise Brennan is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Georgetown University, co-founding the Gender+ Justice Initiative. She holds academic appointments in the College's Department of Anthropology and serves as Department Chair. Her research focuses on migration, borders, human trafficking, sex work, and climate change, with expertise in global cities and policy analysis. Brennan’s work critiques legal frameworks and advocates for marginalized migrants. Education: Ph.D. from Yale University, M.A. from Johns Hopkins University, and B.A. from Smith College. Her research explores how undocumented migrants navigate daily life amid deportation threats, analyzing border policing beyond physical borders. Current projects include studies on climate-displaced workers and disaster response. She has authored influential books like Life Interrupted and What’s Love Got to Do with It? , examining trafficking and sex work strategies. Awards include teaching excellence awards and a fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study. Her work is featured in major media outlets and she advises NGOs like HIPS and Different Avenues, prioritizing migrant rights advocacy. She founded the Trafficking Survivor Leadership Training Fund, supported by royalties from her publications.

• Human Factors in Healthcare
• Medical Simulation
• Neonatal Resuscitation
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Dr. Mia McLanders serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, where she bridges psychological science with clinical healthcare improvement through human factors engineering and simulation-based methodologies. Her work directly impacts neonatal resuscitation protocols, trauma care systems, and medical device design for high-acuity environments. She completed her PhD at the University of Queensland in 2018 with the thesis "Developing the NeoReady TM : a systems approach to supporting teams during neonatal resuscitation", establishing her focus on systems-level interventions in emergency care. Dr. McLanders' research centers on human factors in healthcare , emphasizing medical simulation , neonatal resuscitation , and trauma care systems . Her methodology integrates cognitive task analysis, teamwork observation, and technology evaluation to address critical gaps in clinical workflows. Key contributions include designing cognitive aids for resuscitation teams and developing vibrotactile monitoring systems that reduce cognitive load during emergencies. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent interdisciplinary collaboration across medicine and psychology, with recent work (2024) prioritizing scalable solutions for rural healthcare barriers and standardized neonatal training. Her studies uniquely combine laboratory validation with real-world clinical implementation, particularly through the Queensland Trauma Education (QTE) program. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in available materials. While no graduate student supervision is indicated, her collaborative network spans anesthesiology, emergency medicine, and human factors research groups. Current projects appear focused on expanding telehealth-supported trauma care and refining the NeoReady TM system for broader clinical adoption. Her research is operationally linked to the Queensland Trauma Education initiative and neonatal resuscitation improvement programs, involving multidisciplinary teams of psychologists, clinicians, and biomedical engineers working within University of Queensland-affiliated healthcare simulation frameworks.

• Endocrinology
• Bioenergetics
• Metabolic Disorders
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Mart Roosimaa is a physician scientist with a focus on endocrinology , bioenergetics , and metabolic disorders . He has held clinical and academic positions at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Medicine , including roles as Assistant in Pathophysiology and PhD candidate. Currently, he serves as a Medical Science Liaison at Nanordica Medical OÜ (since 2023), and has held leadership roles such as Chief Executive Officer at Keila Haigla (2022–2023) and Chief of Endocrinology at North Estonia Medical Centre (2019–2022). His academic training includes interrupted PhD studies in medicine (2011–2017) at the University of Tartu, centered on "Interactomic approach for evaluating energy metabolism in different pathophysiological states" . His research spans translational medicine , mitochondrial function , and age-related muscle weakness , with publications on diabetes management, cardiac metabolism, and skeletal muscle pathophysiology. Mart has contributed to national clinical guidelines for type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease , and serves in advisory roles for the Estonian Endocrine Society and Ministry of Social Affairs. His scholarly work includes 33 publications, with recent articles on GLP-1 receptor agonists , hexokinase overexpression , and mitochondrial bioenergetics .

Philipp SimkaView profile

Lecturer

• High Voltage Engineering
• Power Systems
• Circuit Breakers
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Philipp Simka is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, working within the Power Systems and High Voltage Lab under Prof. Christian Franck. His academic career spans over a decade with continuous contributions to high voltage engineering research, particularly focusing on circuit breaker technology and SF6 alternatives. Dr. Simka's primary research interests center around high voltage engineering with specific focus on thermal interruption performance of alternative gases in circuit breakers. His work investigates failure mechanisms in CO2 and other SF6 alternatives, develops experimental methodologies for benchmarking gas performance, and analyzes conductance decay in electrical arcs. His research has significantly contributed to understanding the differences between thermal and hot dielectric failures in alternative gas mixtures. Analysis of his publication record from 2010-2024 reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on circuit breaker technology evolution toward environmentally friendly alternatives. His work demonstrates increasing sophistication in experimental design for testing SF6 alternatives, with recent publications developing specialized circuit breakers for unbiased comparison of gas performance. The research shows particular attention to thermal interruption processes and failure mechanisms under various test conditions. Dr. Simka has been actively involved in collaborative research projects, primarily with Prof. Christian Franck's group at ETH Zurich, contributing to advancements in high voltage engineering knowledge. His work appears in reputable journals including IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Plasma Physics and Technology, and IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. Based at ETH Zurich's Power Systems and High Voltage Lab, Dr. Simka contributes to one of the world's leading research groups in electrical power engineering. The laboratory focuses on developing next-generation high voltage technologies with particular emphasis on environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional SF6-based equipment.

• Expressive Speech Processing
• Speech Synthesis
• Emotion Recognition
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Marie Tahon is a Professor at Le Mans University and Director of the LST (Langage, Signal et Texte) team at LIUM (Laboratoire d'Informatique de l'Université du Maine). Her research spans expressive speech processing with applications in speech synthesis, emotion recognition, and speaker identification, complemented by expertise in musical acoustics for automatic song analysis and organology. Education : Engineering degree from École Centrale de Lyon (2007), M.S. in Acoustics from École Centrale & INSA Lyon (2007), and Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Paris-Sud (Orsay, 2012). Postdoctoral positions at LIMSI-CNRS (affective computing), LMSSC CNAM (acoustics), and IRISA (Expression team). Research Focus : Tahon's work centers on developing interpretable systems for expressive speech processing. Key contributions include the ALLIES corpus for speech segmentation/diarization and AlloSat for call-center emotion analysis. Her recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on low-resource speech translation (e.g., Kurdish), speaker verification after resynthesis, and turn-taking analysis in French media using explainable AI techniques. She integrates acoustic and linguistic features for continuous emotion prediction and develops noise-robust models for digital holography. Collaborations & Infrastructure : Leads the COMMUTE and ESPERANTO projects while directing LIUM's LST team. Her work leverages specialized resources like the ALLIES corpus (segmentation, diarization, recognition) and AlloSat (satisfaction/frustration analysis). Current efforts focus on lifelong learning for MOS prediction, multilingual speech translation, and perceptual evaluation of turn-taking phenomena in broadcast media.