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Jon HronskyView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Mineral Exploration
• Economic Geology
• Mineral Systems Thinking
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Jon Hronsky is an **Adjunct Professor** at the **School of Earth and Oceans**, The University of Western Australia. He is an active industry geoscientist, providing high-end consulting through his company **Western Mining Services** and co-teaching a globally successful course on Senior Exploration Management. He holds director roles in several ASX-listed companies and is a partner in **Ibaera Capital**, a mining-focused private equity fund. His research focuses on mineral systems thinking, exploration targeting, and integrating dynamic geological processes across scales. **Education**: PhD in Geology (Physico-chemical Controls on Ore-shoot Formation). **Research Interests**: Application of mineral systems theory to economic geology, process controls on ore deposition, and advanced mineral exploration technologies. His work emphasizes practical industry applications, with outputs feeding into consulting and vice versa. **Awards**: Awarded the **Order of Australia Medal (2019)** for services to the Australian mining industry, bridging academia and industry. **Grants & Projects**: Contributed to the **Integrated Visualisation of Large Volumes of GSWA Data: Groundwork for the Integrated Exploration Platform** (2013), focusing on geospatial data integration for mineral exploration.

• Environmental Psychology
• Pro-Environmental Behaviour
• Social Influence
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Dr Wokje Abrahamse is an Associate Professor at the School of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington. She holds a PhD and MSc from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and specializes in environmental psychology, focusing on the human dimensions of environmental change. Education: PhD, University of Groningen, Netherlands MSc, University of Groningen, Netherlands Her research examines psychological barriers to environmentally friendly behaviours, including social norms, habits, and spill-over effects . She evaluates interventions like information campaigns, feedback systems, and commitment strategies to encourage energy conservation and sustainable transport. Her recent publications address climate misinformation, environmental education fieldtrips, and composite environmental indices. Current projects include "Social Influence and Behaviour Change" (2024-2026) and "Co-creating an Intervention Trial" (2023-2024). She supervises doctoral and masters students on topics ranging from climate anxiety to sustainable commuting.

• Visual Arts
• Media Arts
• Cross-Disciplinary Practice
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Kimberley O'Neill serves as a Lecturer in Design-Communication Design at The Glasgow School of Art. Her practice encompasses visual arts, media arts, and cross-disciplinary methodologies, often exploring intersections between installation art, digital media, and conceptual frameworks. 2023 : Featured in Berwick Film Festival through Screentime exhibition and screening. 2019 : Presented solo exhibition 'Enigma Bodytech' and participated in Artists Moving Image Festival. 2018 : Coordinated 'Rough Music Workshop' and exhibited at Plymouth Arts Centre. 2017 : Showcased 'Circuits of Bad Conscience' and contributed book chapter 'Slippery Women'. 2016 : Participated in 'Conatus TV' and 'Line of Sight' group exhibition. 2015 : Collaborated on 'Nos Algae's' and 'Amygdala N.O.S' projects. Her research focuses on experimental visual practices that synthesize technology, environmental themes, and spatial interventions. Recent works like 'Screentime' (2023) and 'Porpoise Escape' (2017) demonstrate her interest in abstract narrative structures and digital-physical intersections. Collaborative projects such as 'Visualising the Rite' (2013) highlight educational methodologies that bridge traditional and contemporary art approaches. Exhibition activity spans diverse contexts including Edinburgh Art Festival (2016), South London Gallery (2015), and Glasgow's Tramway (2019). While specific awards and student mentorship data aren't provided, her extensive exhibition record indicates significant contributions to contemporary art practices through installations, video works, and participatory formats.

• Archaeological prospection
• Geophysics
• Ground-penetrating radar
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Immo Trinks is Associate Professor (Privatdozent) at the University of Vienna and Head of the Vienna Institute for Archaeological Science . He coordinates a comprehensive teaching programme in archaeological prospection, archaeometry and scientific documentation, and leads large-scale geophysical projects across Europe. Education & qualifications: Dipl.-Geophys. (Diploma in Geophysics) PhD (awarded) Habilitation (Privatdozent, Austrian post-doctoral lecturing qualification) Research interests revolve around non-destructive mapping of buried archaeological landscapes . He specialises in ground-penetrating radar , magnetometry and multi-sensor robotic platforms , developing workflows that fuse high-resolution geophysical data with 3D archaeological interpretation. Coastal wetlands, Roman towns, Viking harbours and prehistoric pile dwellings serve as key study areas. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward automated, large-coverage surveys and multi-method data fusion . Papers in 2022-2025 report motorised GPR arrays on snow-covered fields, semi-autonomous driverless systems, and integrated interpretation frameworks that combine magnetics, GPR and remote sensing to reveal Roman military compounds, Etruscan cities, Swedish war camps and Neolithic monumental landscapes. Scientific awards & honours: No specific awards are listed in the supplied text; however, his continuous funding and invited keynote contributions (e.g., ArchaeoProspection conference series) indicate international recognition. Teaching & student supervision: Regular courses: Introduction to Archaeological Prospection, Archaeometry, Magnetic Prospection, GPR Practical, Underwater Prospection, Human Evolution & Archaeological Science, LaTeX for Archaeologists Excursions: 2-day field schools at Alpine pile-dwelling sites and around Vienna Thesis seminars: continuous Master Thesis Topic Search & Exposé and final thesis colloquia every semester Labs & facilities: Trinks heads the Vienna Institute for Archaeological Science (VIAS), operating several motorized multi-channel GPR systems, high-resolution magnetometer arrays, electromagnetic induction sensors, underwater sonar and multi-spectral cameras. The institute maintains dedicated GIS/visualisation labs and field vehicles for pan-European surveys within the international ArchPro and Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes initiatives.

• Deep Learning
• Medical Image Analysis
• Bio Data Analysis
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Dr. Sicily Fung Fung Ting is a Lecturer at the School of Information Technology (SoIT), Monash University. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering (2020) from Multimedia University, specializing in breast cancer classification and visualization using deep neural networks. Her research focuses on deep learning applications in medical image analysis, expert systems, and biomedical engineering. Notably, her work has been recognized with the 2020 WSIS Prize (Champion) and the 2023 FIT Dean's Education Excellence Award. Education: Ph.D., Engineering (2020), Multimedia University MEng.Sc., Visualisation for Early Brain Infarct Detection (2017), Multimedia University BEng (Hons), Electronics & Robotics (2014), Multimedia University Research Interests: Deep Learning for Medical Imaging Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) Telehealth Systems Biomedical Signal Processing Key Projects: FRGS 2022: RewardQNet Framework for Intracranial Aneurysm Segmentation GEMS 2025: AI-Driven Neuroimaging Tool for Aneurysm Detection Her publications span journals like Expert Systems with Applications and Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics , with impactful contributions to breast cancer classification and brain lesion segmentation. She actively engages in academic outreach, including public lectures and industry collaborations.

• Energy systems transitions
• Urban energy systems
• Rural electrification
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Erik Ahlgren is Professor of Energy Technology at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research centres on energy-system transitions across scales, integrating techno-economic and systems-dynamics modelling to address urban and rural energy challenges in both Nordic and East African contexts. Research focus Energy-system transitions connecting technology, economy and environment Urban energy systems and sector coupling Rural electrification and mini-grid planning in East Africa District heating and cooling futures Clean cooking with biogas He leads or co-leads 25 projects funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, Swedish Research Council (VR), SIDA, the EU and other bodies, and collaborates closely with Addis Ababa University, University of Rwanda and Eduardo Mondlane University. Teaching & outreach Responsible for the public digital evening course Climate – the science, measures and policy . Grants & projects Buildings in the integrated energy system (2024–2028, Swedish Energy Agency) A multiperspective analysis of cost-efficient batteries in rural mini-grids (2023–2026, VR) PhD Programme in Electrical Power and Control Engineering with Addis Ababa University (2018–2025, SIDA) BREEMRES – research training partnership programme (2018–2025, SIDA) Flexibility for Smart Urban Energy Systems (FlexSUS, 2019–2024) Collaborations & networks Active in international consortia including the Strategic Research Centre for 4th Generation District Heating (4DH), FutureGas, and numerous East African capacity-building initiatives.

Matthew ButlerView profile

Associate Professor

• Inclusive Technologies
• Accessible Graphics
• Assistive Technologies
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Matthew Butler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human-Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. His research focuses on Inclusive Technologies , particularly improving access to visual information for people who are blind or have low vision (BLV) through innovations like 3D printing, conversational agents, and multisensory interfaces. He has over 20 years of academic experience and held leadership roles including Deputy Dean (Education) and Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching). Education: PhD in Computing Education (Monash University, 2010) Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Monash University, 2006) Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Engineering, Monash University, 1996) Research Interests: Matthew’s work emphasizes participatory design with the BLV community, addressing challenges in data exploration, orientation/mobility, arts/culture access, and education . Key projects include accessible data visualization systems, inclusive museum experiences, and tactile navigation tools. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and disability inclusion. Grants & Projects: Accessible Data Exploration and Analysis for Blind People (Australian Research Council, 2023–2027) Inclusive Gallery Experiences: Bendigo Art Gallery Project (Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, 2019–2022) Co-leads the Monash Assistive Technology and Society Centre’s Education Pillar Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Labs/Teams: Active contributor to Monash’s Assistive Technology and Society research initiatives, focusing on multisensory design for disability inclusion.

Mohammad SooratiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Swarm Robotics
• Human-Swarm Interaction
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Dr. Mohammad Soorati is an Assistant Professor of AI at the University of Southampton , affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Computer Science. His research focuses on human-swarm interaction , swarm robotics , and explainable AI , with applications in trust modeling, aerial swarms, and distributed machine learning. He leads the eXplainable Human-swarm Systems project and co-investigates an EPSRC-funded initiative on 5G-connected UAVs. Dr. Soorati sits on the boards of the Center for Machine Intelligence and Center for Robotics. His research has been featured in outlets like IEEE Spectrum and Robohub . He serves as an associate editor for ICRA and academic editor for PLOS ONE, and holds editorial roles in high-impact robotics conferences (IJCAI, AAAI, AAMAS). His work explores tools for human operators to interpret multi-agent systems and enhance situational awareness. Dr. Soorati teaches Machine Learning Technologies , Interdisciplinary Team Project , and Programming I . He actively supervises PhD students in AI and robotics, with current advisees including Thomas Graham Kelly and William Hunt. His awards include the AAMAS Best Demonstration Award (2023) and a Best Paper Award at ACRS 2010.

Nancy Joy LimView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Geospatial Information Science
• Flood Risk Management
• Climate Change Mitigation
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Nancy Joy Lim is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Gävle. Her research focuses on Geospatial Information Science, particularly in flood risk management, environmental modeling, and urban resilience planning. She specializes in analyzing uncertainties in flood maps and their implications for decision-making, leveraging advanced geovisualization techniques and ensemble modeling approaches. Her educational background includes a PhD in Modelling, Mapping and Visualisation of Flood Inundation Uncertainties (2018). She has published extensively in journals like Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk and International Journal of Geographical Information Science , and contributed to books such as DEM Resolution and Roughness Effect in Relation to Model Performance (2023). Her work bridges theoretical geospatial analysis with practical applications in climate change mitigation and urban sustainability. Key research themes include the role of blue-green infrastructure in climate adaptation, DEM resolution impacts on flood modeling, and cartographic frameworks for visualizing uncertainty. She collaborates internationally, evidenced by co-authored papers with institutions in Sweden and beyond. While no academic awards are cited, her contributions to flood resilience planning and geospatial methodologies are notable. Nancy’s publications reflect a trajectory from foundational flood uncertainty studies (2014–2016) to contemporary urban resilience challenges (2021–2025), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Her conference presentations and doctoral work further highlight expertise in hydraulic modeling and spatial decision-support systems.

Andrew BurrellView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Digital Media
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Dr. Andrew Burrell is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Design and Society. He is a practice-based researcher and educator exploring virtual and digitally mediated environments as sites for the construction, experience, and exploration of memory as narrative. His work sits at the intersection of digital media, virtual reality, and environmental humanities, with a particular focus on more-than-human ecologies and queer approaches to virtual environments. Andrew's research investigates the relationship between imagined and remembered narrative and how the multi-layered biological and technological encoding of human subjectivity may be portrayed within, and inform the design of, virtual environments. His networked projects in virtual and augmented environments have received international recognition, with recent works including "Twice, again" and "overGround:underStory," which explore the role of memory and forgetting in machine-mediated spaces and more-than-human encounters between physical and virtual ecologies. His creative practice informs his traditional research outcomes, which include publications in journals such as the Leonardo Electronic Almanac and Virtual Creativity. Andrew is particularly interested in how emerging and speculative technologies are implicated in more-than-human ecologies, and he uses creative practice to research and understand the complexities of these technologies. Andrew is a member of the UTS Visualisation Institute, a multidisciplinary research group focused on the creation of data visualizations, stories, and immersive experiences, and the School of Design's Critical Visualisation research group. He has received funding from various sources including the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects and Create NSW. Research Interests Virtual and Augmented Reality as narrative spaces Memory construction in digital environments More-than-human ecologies and digital storytelling Queer approaches to virtual embodiment Creative applications of machine learning and AI Data visualization and environmental storytelling Accessibility and ethics in digital humanities Notable Projects Twice, again : Examines the role of memory and forgetting in machine-mediated spaces overGround:underStory : Explores entangled networks between physical and virtual ecologies Waves of Words : ARC Linkage initiative investigating language movement in pre-colonial times can't buy me love : A virtual environment collaboration with Amala Groom Layered Horizons : A geospatial humanities research platform Scientific Recognition MMUVE IT - Inter-Arts Office Australia Council Grant (2008) International presentations at conferences including ISEA (International Symposium on Electronic Art) Teaching and Supervision Andrew is an advocate for studio-based learning in which students design solutions to real-world questions through iteration and experimentation. He considers design as an anchor for interdisciplinary practice and regularly brings cross-disciplinary perspectives into his teaching. He currently supervises five PhD and master's students, with an interest in working with students at the intersection of traditional and practice-based research approaches. Research Themes in Recent Publications Andrew's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of virtual environments, narrative construction, and ecological thinking. His work explores how digital technologies can be used to create new forms of storytelling that acknowledge our entanglement with non-human entities. There's a strong emphasis on ethical considerations in digital design, particularly regarding accessibility and representation. His research also investigates the application of machine learning technologies in creative practice, examining both their potential and limitations for representing human experience.

Yomna AbdelrahmanView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Thermal Imaging
• Usable Security
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Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman is a Professor of Usable Security and Privacy at the Bundeswehr University Munich . Her research focuses on thermal imaging for security and privacy , virtual reality usability, eye tracking , and biometric authentication . She collaborates with researchers like Florian Alt and Albrecht Schmidt on projects exploring how thermal sensing can enhance user identification and privacy awareness . Key Research Areas : Thermal Imaging, Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Password Security, Biometric Authentication, Eye Tracking, Privacy Her recent publications address VR emotion detection , password usability , and privacy implications of thermal imaging . She has contributed to conferences like CHI, MUM, and INTERACT, often examining security-privacy trade-offs and non-invasive biometric systems . Notably, her work on thermal attacks reveals vulnerabilities in mobile authentication through thermal residue. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Stuttgart (2018), where her thesis, "Thermal Imaging for Amplifying Human Perception," laid the foundation for her later work on thermal-based interaction and cognitive load estimation . Her collaborations span diverse domains, from smart home notifications to industrial worker assistance , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to usable security and interactive systems .

Nerea CalvilloView profile

Professor

• Environmental Science
• Urban Studies
• Sustainability
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Nerea Calvillo is a Professor and Reader at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) at the University of Warwick. She joined CIM in 2015 and has prior affiliations with Goldsmiths University of London, Columbia University, and other institutions. Her academic background includes a PhD and Bachelor’s in Architecture from Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master’s in Advanced Architecture Design from Columbia University. She teaches modules such as Data Infrastructures (IM919) and Data Visualisation in Science, Culture and Public Policy (IM949), emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies. Her research critically examines environmental pollution’s material, technological, political, and social dimensions. Key areas include toxicity, digital environmental monitoring, feminist sensing practices, smart cities, and queer urban political ecologies. She founded the In the Air project and architecture office C+arquitectas, focusing on collaborative visualization and civic engagement. Current research explores toxic politics and pollen-driven urban ecologies. Calvillo’s work bridges art, design, and science, with a focus on participatory methodologies and data-driven advocacy. She serves as Director of Postgraduate Research at CIM and holds office hours on Thursdays. Her publications span environmental humanities, urban studies, and critical data practices, addressing themes like climate resilience, air quality, and posthuman ethics.

Arthi ManoharView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human–Computer Interaction
• Inclusive Design
• Participatory & Co-design
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Dr Arthi Manohar is a Senior Lecturer in Design at Brunel University London and serves as Programme Director for the BSc Product Design degree within Brunel Design School, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Since joining Brunel in 2018 she has led multiple undergraduate and master-level modules, championed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and secured significant EPSRC research funding. Education PhD Digital Product Design, University of Dundee (2017) MA Architecture and Digital Media, University of Westminster (2009) BArch Architecture, National Institute of Technology, India (2007) FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), 2021 Research Interests Arthi’s research lies at the intersection of social design and emerging technology . She investigates participatory, inclusive and co-design approaches to Human–Computer Interaction, privacy and trust in the Internet of Things, and the application of AI to accessibility and health technologies. Her work emphasises human values, cross-cultural perspectives and ethical considerations in technology design. Recent funded projects include Trust in Home: Rethinking Interface Design in IoT (EPSRC HDI Network Plus) and From Understanding Privacy and Trust to Re-visualising TAPESTRY (EPSRC Sandpit). She collaborates across disciplines with partners such as the University of Nottingham, University of Kent, Royal Holloway and industry partners like LoomiAssist Ltd. Publications & Scholarly Service Arthi has published extensively in top-tier venues such as DRS, DIS, British HCI, Multimedia Tools & Applications, IEEE Transactions on Services Computing and CHI Workshops. Since 2020 she has served as Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion for the Department of Design and has held programme-committee roles for British HCI 2021, DIS 2019 and IndiaHCI 2019. PhD Supervision & Teaching She currently supervises four doctoral researchers exploring antimicrobial resistance design, stigma in assistive technology, virtual production and user engagement. At undergraduate and masters levels she leads modules on Interaction & UX Design, Digital Design Prototyping, Professional Practice and Design Communication, and has mentored over a dozen master dissertations on inclusive design, AI/AR retail experiences and speculative futures.

Marta FerreiraView profile

Researcher

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sustainable Design
• Climate Change Communication
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Marta Ferreira is a communication designer and design researcher at the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI), affiliated with Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, sustainable design, and climate change communication through innovative data-driven approaches for natural heritage engagement and posthuman concepts. Her academic background includes: Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design MA in Typographic and Editorial Practices from Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon (FBAUL) PhD in Digital Media from Instituto Superior Técnico at ITI-Larsys Her research explores the intersection of media and communication potential , particularly in sustainability and climate change data interactions . She investigates how human-computer interaction (HCI) and design can engage audiences with natural heritage and posthuman concepts , creating action-focused environmental experiences through transmedia storytelling and natureculture probes. Current projects examine embodied pedagogy for nature walks and data humanism to foster ecological consciousness. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a cohesive focus on climate change communication and natural heritage interpretation , with recurring themes of more-than-human perspectives and sustainable interaction design . She pioneers methods like natureculture probes and data drawings to transform abstract environmental data into relatable, actionable experiences while addressing tensions in hyperobject engagement. No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources. Information regarding student advising and research grants was not specified in the available materials, though her leadership in projects like LoGaCulture (collaborating with European cultural institutions on digital locative games) indicates active research coordination. She leads studio -m, a multidisciplinary design practice focused on positive-impact projects, and collaborates with the Interactive Technologies Institute on initiatives such as CMU Portugal. Her work integrates branding, digital design, and print media to advance sustainability narratives through cultural institutions.

Beatrice DedingerView profile

Academic

• History of trade statistics
• Historical statistics of geopolitical entities
• History of trade globalization
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Beatrice Dedinger is a Research Engineer at the Centre for History (CHSP) of Sciences Po in Paris. An economist by training, she turned to economic history and has become the scientific director of two flagship projects: RICardo (Research on International Commerce, 1800-1938) and GeoPolHist (a geopolitical entities database from 1816 to the present). Her work focuses on building open-access historical databases that enable quantitative and visual exploration of long-run trade globalization and the political trajectories of world entities. After completing a PhD thesis on German trade history , Dedinger taught economics, economic history and European economy. For more than a decade she has led the creation and exploitation of an exhaustive bilateral trade dataset covering all the world’s countries, and more recently a companion dataset that codifies every geopolitical entity’s political status on an annual basis. Both resources are freely available through interactive web platforms. Research interests include: History of trade statistics and historical statistics of geopolitical entities Long-run patterns of trade globalization German commercial and monetary history (19th–20th centuries) Quantitative and digital methods in economic history Design of open-access historical databases and data-visualisation tools Grants & funding have been provided by the French National Research Agency (ANR), Sciences Po’s SAB programme, and the Del Duca Foundation (2019-2022), among others. Public engagement includes frequent conference presentations (World Economic History Congress, Digital Humanities, etc.) and leadership of interdisciplinary seminars that bring together historians, economists and data scientists.