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Antonio Perez ManzanoView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Educational Technology
• Developmental Psychology
• Health Education
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Antonio Perez Manzano is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Education. His research focuses on Educational Technology, Health Education, and Accessibility in Education, with a particular emphasis on ICT applications for students with disabilities and organ donation awareness campaigns. He has collaborated with the High Skills research group and previously contributed to the EVASALUD group. Education: Doctorate in Developmental and Educational Psychology from the University of Murcia (2013), supervised by Antonio José de Pro Bueno, Eva Herrera-Gutiérrez, and Manuel Ato García. Research interests include digital pedagogy, multimedia content strategy for scientific promotion, and institutional compliance in digital media. Recent work trends highlight interdisciplinary projects combining health communication, accessibility innovations, and the use of gamification/transmedia in classrooms. Articles emphasize leveraging YouTube and iBeacon technology for educational outreach and policy advocacy. He has explored the intersection of ICT in healthcare training, disability support systems, and legal frameworks for audiovisual content management in scientific institutions. Lab/Team Affiliations: Active member of the High Skills research group, focusing on educational innovation. Past contributions include the EVASALUD group addressing education, values, addictions, and health.

Javier Delgado GarcíaView profile

Lecturer

• Art Education
• Visual Arts
• Plastic Art Expression
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Javier Delgado García serves as an Associate Lecturer at the University of the Balearic Islands, specializing in Plastic Art Expression within the Department of Specific Didactics and Pedagogy. He teaches art education courses for Early Childhood and Primary Education programs at the Minorca campus. His teaching responsibilities include: Artistic and Aesthetic Education: Foundations of Visual Art and Crafts Artistic Education: Arts and Crafts Teaching in Primary Schools Dr. Delgado García's professional focus bridges academic art education with practical artistic application. His research interests center on visual arts pedagogy, aesthetic development in educational contexts, and the integration of plastic expression into childhood learning frameworks. He emphasizes hands-on artistic experiences as fundamental to cognitive and emotional development. Complementing his academic work, he maintains an active professional practice as a Freelance Graphic Designer showcased on Behance since 2014, with projects spanning nature illustrations, corporate identity design, and print media. His dual career path demonstrates a unique integration of theoretical knowledge and creative practice, connecting university-level education with real-world artistic applications through his teaching at Escola d'Art de Menorca.

• Computer Science Education
• Culturally Responsive Computing
• Augmented Reality for Education
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Dr. Wei Yan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering at the University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. With an extensive publication record spanning computer science education, augmented reality applications, and culturally responsive computing, Dr. Yan has established a significant research presence with numerous publications in top-tier conferences and journals from 2023-2025. Dr. Yan's research interests focus on culturally responsive computing education, particularly with Indigenous communities including the Navajo Nation. Their work bridges the gap between technical computing concepts and culturally relevant pedagogy, with a special emphasis on spatial reasoning and mathematics education through augmented reality technologies. The research program has produced innovative AR classroom applications that help students understand complex spatial transformations and matrix algebra through interactive 3D visualizations. Through collaborations with researchers like Ashish Amresh, Paige Prescott, Maya Israel, and Heather Burte, Dr. Yan has developed several educational technology interventions that address inclusion in computer science education. Their publications reveal a strong commitment to broadening participation in computing, particularly among underrepresented groups, with a focus on teacher professional development and curriculum design that respects cultural contexts. Dr. Yan's technical expertise spans both educational technology development and core computer science topics, as evidenced by publications ranging from spatial reasoning in AR classrooms to advanced topics in integer coding and neural image compression. This interdisciplinary approach allows for the development of sophisticated educational tools grounded in solid computer science principles. Current research directions include AI-enhanced educational applications, culturally responsive computing curriculum development, and the integration of conversational AI with augmented reality for improved learning experiences. The work has significant implications for how computing education can be made more accessible and relevant to diverse student populations.

Chris CramerView profile

Research Professor

• Seismology
• Tectonics
• Probabilistic Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis
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Chris Cramer is a Research Professor at the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) at the University of Memphis. He holds a B.S. from the University of Puget Sound (1969) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University (1973, 1976). His career spans 30 years with the California Division of Mines and Geology (now California Geological Survey) and the U.S. Geological Survey before joining CERI. Dr. Cramer’s research focuses on probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, strong ground motion effects, fault geometry visualization, and innovative educational tools using 3D printing and virtual reality (VR). He pioneered the creation of scaled 3D-printed models of California’s fault system to address public misconceptions and developed VR platforms to explore fault dynamics and rupture propagation. Recent projects include a New Zealand fault system model and immersive VR experiences for earthquake education. His articles emphasize the integration of advanced visualization technologies, such as VR and 3D printing, with geophysical research and educational outreach. Key themes include fault dip angle visualization, rupture front propagation analysis, and the application of these tools to subduction zones, geothermal areas, and historical earthquakes like the 2010 El Mayor-Cucapah event. Dr. Cramer has no listed scientific awards but has advised Vis Lab interns (e.g., Michael Methvin, Dianne Pham) who presented projects at AGU and SCEC meetings. His work extends to creating educational tools for K-12 audiences, such as the 2020 collaboration with Manila Junior-High robotics students. Labs/Teams: He leads the CERI Visualization Lab (founded 2019), focusing on geophysical VR/3D printing applications. The lab collaborates with institutions like UC Riverside and leverages facilities like the Creat’R Lab for printing. Ongoing projects aim to expand 3D printing to global fault systems and develop a 3-credit VR course for university education.

• Healthcare Informatics
• Implementation Science
• Population Health Management
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Dr. Adrian H Zai is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School , affiliated with the Division of Health Informatics and Implementation Science and the Population and Quantitative Health Sciences department. He holds a PhD in Pathology , an MD , and an MPH in Healthcare Management , with training from Boston University, Harvard University, and Boston University School of Medicine. Chief Research Informatics Officer at UMass Chan Co-director of Health Informatics and Implementation Science graduate program Faculty in Masters in Clinical Investigation program His research focuses on population-based informatics initiatives that integrate decision support systems , artificial intelligence , and implementation science to optimize patient population management. Key areas include: Virtual desktop implementation for clinical research Large language models for informed consent AI-driven public health interventions COPD remote monitoring systems SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic performance analysis Health equity in test distribution Recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize generative AI infrastructure , decentralized clinical trials , and digital health equity . His work spans medical informatics , primary care innovation , and public health technology , with cross-disciplinary applications in cardiology, oncology, and infectious disease management. Dr. Zai leads the Research Informatics Core , directing strategic data science infrastructure at UMass Chan. He has collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary teams across institutions, focusing on: AI chatbot development for vaccination outreach Telemonitoring systems for chronic conditions Health equity analytics Clinical workflow optimization Epidemiological modeling Health IT cost-benefit analysis

• Cybersecurity
• Machine Learning
• Web Development
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Nikola Savanović is a researcher and academic at Singidunum University, specializing in cybersecurity, machine learning, and web technologies. He holds a PhD in Advanced Security Systems (2024) from Singidunum University, following a Master's in Contemporary Information Technologies (2016) and a Bachelor's in Informatics and Computing (2013), both from the same institution. He also completed high school in Computer-Aided Design at Politehnika School for New Technologies (2003-2007). His research focuses on intrusion detection systems, machine learning optimization for cybersecurity applications, and adaptive web technologies. He has contributed to educational technology through virtual learning environments and game-based learning. His mathematical work includes fixed point theory in b-metric spaces. He has authored/co-authored multiple books on web design, multimedia systems, and digital marketing. Publications highlight interdisciplinary work: hybrid CNN-XGBoost models for medical diagnostics, metaheuristic algorithms for software defect detection, and cybersecurity innovations in healthcare IoT systems. His articles span computer science, mathematics, and data science, emphasizing practical applications in education and healthcare. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publication record and teaching roles reflect significant academic contributions. He actively collaborates on university projects and advises students in informatics and computing disciplines, though no formal student list is provided.

• Open Source Software
• ICT Standards
• Software Engineering
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Björn Lundell is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Skövde's School of Informatics. His research focuses on open source software, ICT standards, software engineering practices, and their applications in public sector and industrial contexts. He is actively involved in projects addressing challenges like standard compliance, lock-in effects, and sustainable digitalization. Lundell has collaborated extensively with organizations such as Combitech, Saab, and Husqvarna, and his work often bridges academic research with practical industrial needs. Key areas of research include open source ecosystems, governance of software standards, and cybersecurity in public sector IT. He has contributed to major initiatives like the EDU4Standards project (EU Horizon 2020) and the ORIOS project on open source reference implementations. His work emphasizes long-term maintenance of digital assets, interoperability, and compliance with regulations like the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Lundell has authored over 150 publications in journals like IEEE Software and Empirical Software Engineering, and conferences such as EGOV and OpenSym. His recent focus includes GenAI data governance, SaaS contract terms in public sectors, and IoT standardization. He serves as an advisor to governmental bodies, including the Swedish Public Procurement Agency, and has provided expert opinions on IT policy frameworks. Grants and projects include leadership in the LIM-IT (2016–2020) and SUDO (2020–2024) initiatives, addressing lock-in effects and sustainable innovation. His research team collaborates internationally, with partners in academia and industry across Europe and beyond.

Christopher SchuhView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Nanomaterials
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Christopher Schuh is the John G. Searle Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University, serving as Dean. His research focuses on structural materials, including metals and ceramics, emphasizing disorder control in microstructures to optimize mechanical properties. He leads the Schuh Group, combining experiments, theory, and simulations to study processing-structure-property relationships. Schuh is a serial entrepreneur, co-founding Xtalic Corporation (nanocrystalline coatings) and Desktop Metal (3D metal printing). His work spans over 250 publications in journals like Science and Acta Materialia . Education: BS in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University Research Interests: Schuh's group explores nanocrystalline alloys, grain boundary engineering, microparticle impact dynamics, and shape memory ceramics. His innovations include nanocrystalline coatings for electronics and scalable additive manufacturing techniques. Recent projects involve quantifying plasticity in extreme strain rates and developing alloys for rapid sintering. Awards: Fellow of ASM International Fellow of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society Member of the National Academy of Inventors Member of the National Academy of Engineering Grants & Advising: Schuh oversees a lab with active PhD students (e.g., Tyler Lucas, Daniel Ng) and collaborates on projects like the 'B09-NANO for Industry 3' initiative. His grants fund research into microstructural evolution and cold spray technologies. Labs & Teams: The Schuh Group operates at the intersection of academia and industry, with a focus on translational research. Current projects include shape memory ceramics and high-velocity microparticle impact analysis.

Paolo Luzzatto-FegizView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Thermal Sciences
• Environmental Engineering
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Paolo Luzzatto-Fegiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, thermal sciences, and materials science, with a particular emphasis on superhydrophobic surfaces, wind energy systems, and microgravity particle interactions. He integrates theoretical models, numerical simulations, and experimental methods to address challenges in environmental engineering and aerospace applications. Education PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University MS in Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University MSc in Applied Mathematics, Imperial College London BEng in Aerospace Engineering, University of Southampton Research Interests His work explores: Superhydrophobic Surfaces: Investigating drag reduction mechanisms and surfactant contamination effects in laminar and turbulent flows. Wind Energy: Developing theoretical limits for wind farm performance and mitigating atmospheric stratification impacts. Microgravity Fluids: Studying particle aggregation and fluid dynamics in low-gravity environments. Laboratory Innovations: Designing affordable experimental tools like desktop wind tunnels and conductivity probes. Awards & Recognition Early CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2021) Excellence in Teaching Award, Northrop Grumman (2020) Invited Speaker, National Science Foundation (NSF) Panel (2022) Advising & Grants He leads projects funded by the NSF and CBET-EPSRC, focusing on surfactant impacts on superhydrophobic surfaces. While no advisees are listed, his work involves collaborative teams and grants for experimental setups. Labs & Teams He directs research initiatives involving open-source instruments, including microscale conductivity probes and affordable wind tunnel designs for academic use.

• Virtual Production
• Motion Capture
• Real-Time Animation
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Paul Van Opdenbosch is a Lecturer in Animation at QUT's School of Creative Arts, specializing in Virtual Production and Motion Capture. He leads the development of virtual production capabilities within QUT, integrating emerging technologies like real-time animation and in-camera visual effects into teaching and research. His work bridges experimental practices with traditional animation methods, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration. Paul holds a Master's of Fine Arts by Research (MFA) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) from QUT, alongside a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on Animation, 3D Computer Graphics, and Virtual Environments. He has coordinated courses such as KNB112 Drawing for Animation 1 and KIB203 Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics. Paul's research explores the intersection of technology and creative practice, including abstract animation derived from motion capture data, virtual production logistics, and real-time filmmaking. His projects often involve industry partnerships, such as Brisbane City's Christmas Carols and collaborations with healthcare institutions via Health Translation Queensland. He is a member of the TEQSA External Experts Register, the Society of Animation Studies, and ACM SIGGRAPH. His recent work includes developing hybrid virtual production techniques and exploring AI applications in live performance, as seen in Alex: A play with holograms (2023) and 2025's analysis of AI-driven creative outcomes.

Panagiotis RitsosView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Information Visualization
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Dr. Panagiotis Ritsos serves as Senior Lecturer in Visualization and Director of Research at Bangor University's School of Computer Science & Engineering, where he leads the XReality, Visualization and Analytics (XRVA) Lab within the Visualization, Data, Modelling and Graphics (VDMG) research group. Since April 2022, he has held a Visiting Fellow position at Staffordshire University's School of Digital, Technologies and Arts. His academic credentials include: Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCertHE), awarded August 31, 2016 PhD in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Essex, awarded March 23, 2006 MEng in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Essex, awarded July 14, 2000 Ritsos' research focuses on human-data interaction paradigms including immersive, ubiquitous, and situated analytics. His work bridges mixed/augmented/virtual reality (XR), information visualization (InfoVis), and visual analytics (VA) with applications spanning environmental sciences, nuclear sciences, cultural heritage, and education. He actively develops web-based frameworks like VRIA and DashSpace for creating immersive analytics experiences using WebVR/XR technologies. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on attention-aware visualization systems, collaborative platforms for immersive analytics, and innovative design methodologies for visualization interfaces. These works demonstrate increasing integration of machine learning with adaptive user interfaces and focus on practical applications in environmental monitoring and pandemic response systems. Ritsos actively supervises doctoral students working on situated analytics, information visualization, and scientific visualization, while serving on numerous doctoral committees. His grant portfolio includes significant projects such as RAMP VIS (EPSRC) for pandemic visualization infrastructure, BODAH (EU Interreg) for heritage management using big data, and Water4Cities (H2020) for sustainable urban water management. As leader of the XRVA Lab, he directs research on beyond-the-desktop visualization using head-mounted displays, projection systems, wearables, and haptic interfaces. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through applications in environmental management, cultural heritage preservation, and educational technologies.

Llyr Ap CenyddView profile

Lecturer

• Virtual Reality
• Real-time Computer Graphics
• Procedural Animation
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Dr. Llyr Ap Cenydd is a Lecturer in Imaging at Bangor University's School of Computing and Engineering. He holds a BSc in Computer Science, a PhD in Real-time Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence, and a PGCertHE in Teaching and Learning. His research focuses on Virtual Reality (VR), real-time computer graphics, procedural animation, and AI applications in gaming and immersive environments. He teaches courses on Artificial Intelligence and Game Design at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: BSc Computer Science PhD in Real-time Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence PGCertHE in Teaching and Learning Research Interests: Virtual Reality (VR) and its applications in healthcare and gaming Real-time rendering and graphics optimization Procedural animation techniques AI-driven game development Dr. Ap Cenydd has published extensively on VR optimization, procedural animation, and immersive environments. His work includes collaborations on neurosurgery training simulators and ethical robotics. He actively engages in public outreach, such as workshops for schools and collaborations with Springpod.com for university course taster programs. He leads the Visualization, Data, Modelling and Graphics (VDMG) research group and the Immersive Environments lab. His projects emphasize practical applications of VR and AI, including game development and medical training simulations.

Benjamin BoeslView profile

Professor

• Solid Mechanics
• Fracture Mechanics
• In Situ Mechanical Testing
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Benjamin Boesl is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). His research focuses on advanced materials engineering, including solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and in situ mechanical testing. He investigates high strain rate material response, processing-structure-property relationships, and dynamic material behavior. His work emphasizes developing novel composites and nanomaterials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and functional properties. Boesl's research includes the synthesis and characterization of ultra-high-temperature ceramics, carbide foams, and nanocomposites. He employs advanced techniques like in situ mechanical testing, computational modeling, and non-destructive evaluation to study material behavior under extreme conditions. His contributions span fields such as additive manufacturing, plasma spraying, and smart materials, with applications in aerospace, energy, and structural engineering. His recent work explores machine learning for predicting material degradation, bioinspired materials, and graphene-based composites. He has published extensively on topics like boron nitride nanostructures, cold-sprayed coatings, and spark plasma sintering. Boesl collaborates with industry partners through the Center for Excellence in Materials (CELL-MET) and the PATHS-UP Engineering Research Center, advancing translational research in materials science and engineering.

Michael L. RiveraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Fabrication
• Human-Computer Interaction
• 3D Printing
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Michael L. Rivera is an Assistant Professor at the ATLAS Institute and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He leads the Utility Research Lab, a highly interdisciplinary group that invents and investigates digital fabrication technology, tools, and techniques with the goal of advancing science and engineering while positively impacting people, society, and the environment. Dr. Rivera completed his Ph.D. and M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, where he was advised by Scott Hudson as part of the DevLab. Before Carnegie Mellon, he earned a M.S.E in Computer Graphics and Game Technology and a B.S.E in Digital Media Design from the University of Pennsylvania. He also previously worked as a software engineer at Facebook. His research spans the intersection of digital fabrication, human-computer interaction, and material science. Dr. Rivera's work focuses on developing novel fabrication techniques such as desktop biofibers spinning, electrospinning, and sustainable material processing with everyday waste products like coffee grounds. His research has significant implications for sustainable manufacturing, tangible interfaces, and accessible technology design. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on making digital fabrication more accessible, sustainable, and interdisciplinary. His work bridges computer science, material engineering, and design, with particular emphasis on open-source hardware development, computational design tools, and applications for social good. The research demonstrates a progression from fundamental fabrication techniques toward more applied, socially conscious applications. CRA/CCC Computing Innovation Fellowship Google - CMD-IT Dissertation Fellowship Carnegie Mellon University Sansom Endowed Presidential Fellowship Adobe Research Fellowship Honorable Mention Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Dr. Rivera is currently recruiting PhD students to join the Utility Research Lab. His research has been supported by various fellowships and grants throughout his career, including industry partnerships with Google and Adobe. His work demonstrates strong potential for future funding in sustainable manufacturing and accessible technology. The Utility Research Lab, directed by Dr. Rivera, is a highly interdisciplinary research group focused on inventing and investigating digital fabrication technology. The lab has developed several notable projects including the Desktop Biofibers Spinning Machine (presented at CHI 2024), desktop electrospinning technology (CHI 2019), and systems for 3D printing with spent coffee grounds. The lab maintains an active GitHub presence with numerous open-source repositories related to their research.

• Learning with historical reconstructions
• Informal learning in museums
• Cognitive processing of uncertain information
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Dr. Manuela Glaser is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany, where she has been a core member of the Realistic Depictions lab since January 2007. Her work bridges cognitive psychology and museum education, focusing on how visitors process historical reconstructions and uncertain information through digital media. Her educational background includes a PhD in Psychology (2010) from the University of Tübingen, with a dissertation on hybrid documentary formats in archaeological television, and a Diploma in Psychology (2006) from the same institution specializing in pedagogical and media psychology. Glaser's research centers on cognitive mechanisms in informal learning environments, particularly examining how spatial audio, VR applications, and visual-verbal cueing influence attention and knowledge acquisition in museum contexts. She investigates the processing of uncertainty in archaeological reconstructions and the role of reception goals in virtual experiences, frequently employing eye-tracking methodologies to capture real-time cognitive responses. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward immersive technologies, with increasing emphasis on spatial sound design (2022–2025) and uncertainty communication in 3D reconstructions (2019–2023). Her work consistently applies cognitive psychology principles to museum education, demonstrating how multimedia design choices directly impact learning outcomes in historical contexts. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Glaser actively contributes to major research projects including Historical Sounds (2022–2025), which explores spatial audio in VR tugboat simulations, and Digital Materialities (2021–2024), investigating digital versus physical exhibition objects. She has organized international conferences like Exhibiting the Sound of History (2024) and frequently presents at EARLI and IGEL conferences. As a key researcher in the Realistic Depictions lab, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based frameworks for museum technology, currently leading studies on virtual reality applications for historical soundscapes and 3D reconstruction design principles.