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Christof MigoneView profile

Associate Professor

• Sound Art
• Performance Art
• Voice Studies
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Christof Migone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts at Western University within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2007), an M.F.A. from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1996), and a B.A. from Concordia University (1991). Ph.D., New York University, 2007 M.F.A., Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, 1996 B.A., Concordia University, 1991 Migone's research focuses on the intersections of sound, voice, language, and the body within performance contexts. His work explores themes of intimacy, complicity, and endurance, often pushing boundaries between artistic disciplines. He has developed a distinctive approach that blends theoretical inquiry with artistic practice, particularly in the realm of sound art where he examines how voice and language function beyond conventional communication. His practice spans performance, installation, writing, and curation, creating a rich ecosystem of artistic engagement that extends beyond traditional academic boundaries. His publications and artistic output demonstrate a consistent exploration of sonic phenomena and their relationship to embodiment and social dynamics. Over his career, Migone has evolved from early radio and performance works to increasingly complex installations and collaborative projects that investigate the materiality of sound and its cultural implications. His recent work shows a maturation of themes around water, voice, and collaborative processes, particularly evident in his ongoing 'Swan Song' series with Marla Hlady and the 12-year 'You And I Are Water Earth Fire Air Of Life And Death' project. Exhibition Award for 'Volume: Hear Here' (2013) Exhibition Award for 'Seripop: Landscapes Events Reproducted' (2012) Michael Kirby Memorial Prize for Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation (2007) Migone has received commissions from prestigious institutions including the Tate Modern, Kunstradio, Centre for Art Tapes, and New Adventures in Sound Art. He is known for mentoring emerging artists through his curatorial projects and has collaborated extensively with fellow artists including Marla Hlady, Alexandre St-Onge, and others. As a founding member of Avatar (Québec City) and co-founder of Squint Press with Alexandre St-Onge, Migone has been instrumental in building artistic communities and platforms for experimental work. Currently, he is developing a 12-year curatorial project that demonstrates his commitment to long-term artistic exploration. His practice spans performance, installation, writing, and curation, creating a rich ecosystem of artistic engagement that extends beyond traditional academic boundaries. Through his work with the Blackwood Gallery and other institutions, Migone has established himself as a significant figure in Canadian and international sound art communities.

Christina WikströmView profile

Associate Professor

• Validity of Tests
• Educational Assessment
• Admissions Testing
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Christina Wikström serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Educational Science at Umeå University and Project Manager for Sweden's national higher education admissions test (SweSAT). Her academic work centers on validity issues in educational testing systems and admissions processes across multiple institutional contexts. Her research focuses on test design and validity, particularly regarding higher education selection mechanisms. She extends this expertise to specialized domains including police recruitment assessment, where she examines constructs like empathy and perspective-taking. Key areas encompass educational measurement theory, standardized testing applications, and the interplay between cognitive and non-cognitive factors in selection systems. Analysis of her 2016-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on educational assessment validity, with growing exploration of cross-context applications. Recent work demonstrates methodological rigor in comparing self-reported versus objective measurements and addressing equity considerations in test-based selection processes. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. Advising and Grants: No information regarding student supervision or research funding was provided in the available texts. Wikström contributes to the Measurement in Behavioral Sciences research group and led the "Perspective-taking in future police officers" project (2017-2020), which investigated training effects on cognitive empathy in law enforcement candidates through controlled experimental design.

Johan RochelView profile

Researcher

• Law and Ethics of Digital Technologies
• International and European Law
• Migration Law
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Dr Johan Rochel is a legal scholar and ethicist based at the University of Zurich , jointly affiliated with the Faculty of Law and the Center for Ethics . He is an active member of the university-wide Digital Society Initiative (DSI) , where he contributes to the DSI Community on AI & Law among others. Trained in law, political philosophy and ethics , his academic work interrogates questions of justice in international and European law, and probes the ethical and legal challenges posed by emerging digital technologies. Research Interests Rochel’s research agenda is interdisciplinary, spanning: Ethics and governance of AI and robotics – algorithmic accountability, transparency, and rights-based oversight. Digital rights and digital integrity – conceptualising new human rights for the digital age. Innovation ethics and responsible innovation – integrating ethical foresight into technology design and policy. Migration law and theory – republican non-domination, fairness in immigration policy, and normative foundations of border regimes. International intellectual property law – legitimacy, development, and access to knowledge. Across these themes he combines doctrinal legal analysis with normative political philosophy to craft actionable policy blueprints. Publication Trends Between 2020 and 2025 Rochel has produced an intensive stream of peer-reviewed articles that converge on two broad trajectories: first, embedding ethical reasoning into hard and soft law instruments governing digital technologies, and second, re-imagining migration governance through republican lenses. His work increasingly links abstract theory with concrete regulatory proposals, reflecting a commitment to applied legal theory. Scientific Awards & Distinctions No specific awards are listed in the provided material. Advising & Grant Activity No named students or detailed grant information are provided in the text. Laboratory / Research Teams Rochel is associated with the Digital Society Initiative (DSI) at UZH, a cross-faculty network fostering interdisciplinary research on digital transformation. Within DSI he contributes to the AI & Law community, collaborating with scholars from law, computer science, political science and philosophy.

Suzanne AckerleyView profile

Research Fellow

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Telerehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
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Dr. Suzanne Ackerley serves as a Research Fellow at Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, specializing in stroke rehabilitation and telerehabilitation innovation. Her work focuses on developing and implementing evidence-based rehabilitation protocols through the NeuroRehabilitation OnLine (NROL) platform. Her research interests center on stroke rehabilitation optimization , with particular emphasis on telerehabilitation implementation, biomarker validation for recovery prediction, and increasing rehabilitation intensity through innovative service models. A key focus is the development and regional implementation of the NROL system for multidisciplinary group-based neurorehabilitation. Dr. Ackerley's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on stroke rehabilitation service delivery, with major themes including: implementation of group-based telerehabilitation during and post-pandemic, validation of the PREP2 algorithm for predicting upper limb recovery, and national surveys examining variations in stroke care pathways. Her work bridges clinical practice with implementation science. Scientific recognition includes: NHS England Chief Allied Health Professions Officer Awards, Digital Practice Award (Short-listed) Dr. Ackerley holds an active NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA) project titled 'R2_S Ackerley' running from May 2025 to April 2027. She participates in the 'Interdisciplinary network in culture, health, ethics and society' research group and has delivered invited talks on NROL implementation for the NHS England Chief Allied Health Professions Officer. Her work operates at the intersection of clinical neuroscience, rehabilitation engineering, and healthcare service delivery, with strong emphasis on translating research into practical clinical applications through robust implementation frameworks.

Linda DüperthalView profile

Researcher

• Digital Teacher Competence
• Professional Knowledge of Teachers
• Use of Digital Media in Social Studies
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Linda Düperthal is a Researcher at the Institute for Didactics of General Education at the University of Münster, where she has worked since August 2020 while pursuing doctoral studies. Her research examines digital competence development for prospective primary school teachers, with emphasis on social studies instruction and teaching-learning laboratory applications. Her academic credentials include: Doctoral studies in Didactics of General Education, Educational Science and Psychology at University of Münster (2020–present) 2nd State Examination for Primary School Teaching from ZfsL Gelsenkirchen (2018–2020) Master of Education in Primary School Teaching (TU Dortmund, 2016–2018) Bachelor of Arts in Primary School Teaching (TU Dortmund, 2012–2016) Düperthal's research investigates how digital media enhances teacher professional knowledge, particularly in designing differentiation measures for scientific knowledge development. She focuses on practical applications within social studies education, analyzing planning processes for digitally supported lessons and reflective teaching practices in reduced-complexity laboratory settings. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom implementation strategies for preservice teachers. Her 2022–2024 publications reveal a cohesive trajectory in digital professional knowledge assessment, emphasizing measurement frameworks and laboratory-based skill development. These works consistently address the integration of digital tools for differentiated instruction in social studies, with increasing methodological sophistication in quasi-experimental designs across consecutive studies. Active in professional communities since 2020, she contributes to the Society for Didactics of Social Studies (GDSU) and Society for Didactics of Chemistry and Physics (GDCP), presenting annual conference papers on digital teacher competence modeling. Her collaborative work with Schreiber and Windt dominates current research outputs. As core personnel in the University of Münster's Quality Initiative for Teacher Training (second funding phase), she develops and evaluates a seminar that builds media-pedagogical skills through lesson planning and teaching-learning laboratory testing. This project employs quasi-experimental pre-post designs to measure digital teacher skill acquisition, specifically targeting differentiation strategies for scientific knowledge development in diverse classrooms.

• Southeast Asian Studies
• Travel Writing
• Gamelan Music
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Assoc Prof Jan Mrázek is an Associate Professor in Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has been teaching since 2003. His research spans travel writing, Javanese performing arts, and Czech colonial encounters in Southeast Asia. Education: PhD in Southeast Asian Studies from Cornell University; undergraduate degrees in Art History (Southeast Asia) and Japanese Language/Literature from the University of Michigan. Research Focus: Intersections of travel, maritime life, colonialism, and cultural representation. His work explores Czech travelers' narratives in Indonesia and the evolution of Javanese wayang kulit in modern media. Recent Publications examine container shipping as historical metaphor, Czech ethnographic paradoxes in Malaya, and the phenomenology of gamelan performance. He also founded the NUS Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble . Teaching emphasizes experiential learning through travel, music, and creative writing, challenging students to question colonial legacies and engage with non-Western epistemologies.

• Industrial metrology
• Instrumented indentation test
• Performance measurement systems
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Maurizio Galetto serves as Full Professor and Director of the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He holds multiple leadership positions including membership in the Academic Senate, Regulations Commission, and University Committee for Research, Technology Transfer and Services to the Territory. His academic career spans decades of teaching in quality engineering, mechanical measurements, and production systems across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Professor Galetto's research focuses on industrial metrology, instrumented indentation testing, performance measurement systems, quality engineering, and technological surface characterization. His work bridges theoretical metrology with practical industrial applications, particularly in manufacturing technologies and systems. His research intersects with key Sustainable Development Goals including Quality Education, Industry Innovation, and Responsible Consumption and Production. His publication record from 2023-2025 reveals strong emphasis on surface characterization techniques, quality control systems in manufacturing, collaborative robotics applications, and sustainable production methods. The research demonstrates consistent application of metrology principles to solve real-world industrial problems across diverse sectors including automotive, electronics, food processing, and additive manufacturing. Professor Galetto actively supervises PhD students working on quality engineering applications, with current research focusing on sustainable agri-food processes, collaborative robotics in quality control, and digital traceability systems. His research group has secured significant funding through competitive tenders, EU projects, and commercial contracts with major industrial partners including Electrolux and Lavazza. His laboratory work centers around the Quality Engineering research group (DIGEP), with special focus on metrology systems, surface characterization, and quality control methodologies. The research integrates advanced measurement techniques with statistical process control and digital twin technologies for enhanced manufacturing quality assurance.

Ricardo Andres Simian DiazView profile

Researcher

• Parametric Design
• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
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Ricardo Andres Simian Diaz is a PhD Fellow at the Institute of Design (AHO), specializing in parametric design, additive manufacturing, and digital fabrication. His research explores the integration of randomness in design processes, material constraints, and interdisciplinary applications of 3D printing. Email: ricardo.simian@aho.no Phone: +4723526140 Research Focus: Developing computational tools for design innovation, evaluating additive manufacturing suitability, and pioneering design languages that embrace material imperfections. His work spans applications in musical instrument design and sustainable production methods. Recent Publications: Contributions to The Design Journal , The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology , and Music & Science highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Articles include topics like generative algorithms, numerical evaluation tools, and design optimization.

• Planetary Science
• Aeolian Geomorphology
• Mars Geology
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Elena Favaro is a Research Fellow at the European Space Agency (ESA), specializing in planetary science with a focus on aeolian geomorphology. She utilizes geographic information systems and high-resolution imagery to study landforms (yardangs, periodic bedrock ridges) and bedforms (megaripples, dunes, transverse aeolian ridges) on Earth and Mars, with current emphasis on Oxia Planum—the designated 2030 landing site for ESA's ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover mission. Her research reconstructs Martian climatic history through analysis of aeolian features using remote sensing, 3D image analysis, and GIS. Key interests include landscape evolution, sediment transport processes, and wind dynamics, with specific focus on how yardangs, periodic bedrock ridges, and dust devils record past and present environmental conditions. Current work integrates deep learning for terrain classification to support mission planning at Oxia Planum. Recent publications reveal concentrated research on Oxia Planum, featuring high-resolution geological mapping, wind regime modeling, and classification of aeolian bedforms. Studies emphasize periodic bedrock ridges as paleowind indicators, secondary cratering for stratigraphic dating, and megaripple architecture for sediment transport analysis. This work provides critical context for rover operations by linking surface features to ancient climate conditions and contemporary aeolian processes.

Maria DimakiView profile

Researcher

• Microfabrication
• Dielectrophoresis
• Microfluidics
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Maria Dimaki is a Senior Researcher at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine. Her research focuses on microfabrication, dielectrophoresis, microfluidics, and biosensing, with contributions to nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. She holds a PhD in Dielectrophoretic Assembly of Carbon Nanotube Devices from DTU (2004), preceded by studies in Engineering and Physical Science at Imperial College London (2001) and Electrical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens (2000). Her research interests include developing advanced microfluidic systems for biomedical applications, such as pathogen detection, milk analysis, and neural studies. She has supervised multiple PhD students, including projects on photonic sensors, bacterial viability classification, and milk contaminant detection. Her work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly addressing sustainable health and innovation. Recent publications emphasize microfluidic platforms for PCR, impedance-based cytometry, and nanoscale sensor technologies. She has co-invented methods for improving milk sample analysis and has participated in international conferences on microfluidics and analytical miniaturization. Her lab integrates nanotechnology, biosensors, and biomedical engineering for innovative diagnostic solutions.

• Engineering Education
• Process Safety
• STEM Motivation
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Jeffrey Stransky is an Assistant Professor in the Dean’s Office of the College of Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He holds a faculty appointment with a focus on engineering education and process safety. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as ENGT-110 (College of Engineering Technology Exploration Seminar), MCET-101 (Fundamentals of Engineering), and MCET-530 (Thermal Fluid Science II), emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning and interdisciplinary problem-solving. His research interests revolve around process safety education, STEM student motivation, and the integration of digital tools (e.g., immersive games) to enhance engineering training. He explores topics such as entrepreneurial self-efficacy, decision-making criteria in safety contexts, and the impact of lived experiences on engineering judgment. His work often involves validating survey instruments and analyzing student perceptions through qualitative and quantitative methods. Recent studies highlight his focus on minority-serving institutions and the development of educational frameworks to improve student engagement and professional readiness. His publications span 2019–2024, with a strong emphasis on bridging theory and practice in engineering education. Key Research Themes: Process safety training, moral reasoning in engineering, digital game-based learning, STEM equity. Teaching Focus: Experiential learning, interdisciplinary projects, and technical skill development.

Andrew DuffView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Media
• Electronic Music
• Interactive Multimedia
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Andrew Duff is an Assistant Professor in Digital Media (Media and Film) at the University of Sussex's School of Media, Arts and Humanities. A practicing artist and educator since the late 1980s, he focuses on interactive multimedia, experimental audio, and modular synthesizers. He holds a Master's in Design and Digital Media (2000) and has taught courses in graphic design, interaction design, and digital media theory. Education: Master of Design and Digital Media (2000) His research explores reactive multimedia systems, vintage synthesizers, and collaborative sound art. Notable projects include the 200.104.200.2 installation series exhibited at NIME, Sussex Humanities Lab, and DesInc. He co-organized the Brighton Modular Meet (2012–2019) and actively participates in European audio-visual events. Recent works emphasize social capital dynamics in modular synth communities, as seen in his 2016 article Synths and Social Capital . Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses such as Interactive Design (2023) and Communication Design (2018–2020). No specific grants mentioned, though his teaching focuses on Adobe Creative Suite and MAX platform development. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Cécile Chevalier on sound installations and maintains ties with the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.

Dominic MedwayView profile

Professor

• Urban Studies
• Place Management
• Marketing
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Professor Dominic Medway serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Business and Law at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), where he also holds an academic role in the Department of Marketing, International Business and Tourism. His research focuses on complex interactions between places, spaces, and their human dynamics, with notable studies on urban placemaking, corporate stadium naming, UK canal mobilities, and post-holiday memory artifacts like fridge magnets. He has been instrumental in developing the University’s world-class reputation in town and city centre management studies since joining in 1996 and rejoining in 2016. Education and Career: Medway’s academic journey began at MMU, where he contributed to foundational work in place management. His leadership roles include strategic vision development and mentorship for early-career researchers, emphasizing publication quality and real-world impact. He has held senior management positions over 15 years, prioritizing equitable growth for staff and students. Research Interests: His work spans urban geography, consumer behavior, and higher education challenges like contract cheating. Key themes include sensory marketing (e.g., smell in place branding), spatial justice, and the socio-cultural dimensions of everyday artifacts. Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles appear in top journals including Environment & Planning A, Urban Geography, and Tourism Management. He edited the Journal of Place Management and Development (2015–2020), a Q1 journal in urban studies. Advising & Grants: While specific grants aren’t detailed, his leadership fosters collaborative research networks, including the Institute of Place Management. His mentorship program supports researchers in refining knowledge exchange activities. Labs/Teams: Active in MMU’s Institute of Place Management and collaborates across the Business School’s departments to advance marketing and tourism disciplines.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
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Dr. Brian Sheil is the Laing O'Rourke Associate Professor of Construction Engineering at the University of Cambridge and holds a Visiting Fellowship at the University of Oxford. He holds a BE from the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) and a PhD from a collaborative program between NUIG and the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on soil-structure interaction, underground construction monitoring, and machine learning applications in geotechnical engineering. He leads major projects such as the EPSRC-funded FOCUS initiative for sensor development and the iDRIVE project for offshore monopile forecasting. His research interests include geotechnical BIM, digital twins, and the integration of fiber optic sensors and Bayesian algorithms for real-time construction monitoring. He is an editor for journals like Data-Centric Engineering and sits on technical committees such as ISSMGE TC222. He has received awards including the 2022 Young Researcher Award and the Bright Spark Lecture Award. As a Principal Investigator, he oversees projects commercializing fiber optic force sensors and collaborates with industry partners. His work aims to bridge geotechnical science with advanced data analytics, addressing challenges in underground construction and infrastructure resilience.

• Parkinson's disease
• Gait analysis
• Digital health technologies
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Professor Lynn Rochester is a leading researcher at Newcastle University specializing in gait analysis , digital health technologies , and neurological mobility assessment . Her work spans Parkinson's disease , aging populations , and post-stroke rehabilitation , with a strong focus on wearable sensors and machine learning applications for real-world mobility monitoring. Research interests include: Digital mobility outcome validation Algorithm development for gait analysis Interdisciplinary approaches to aging research Non-invasive neurological interventions Contextual factors in physical activity Recent publications demonstrate expertise in sensor-based gait metrics , neurodegenerative disease tracking , and clinical trial design for mobility interventions. Her work often involves Mobilise-D consortium collaborations and patient-centered digital health development . Key research themes from publications (2013-2025): Real-world mobility assessment Algorithm validation across conditions Neurological gait pathology Digital biomarker development Environmental influences on mobility Interdisciplinary rehabilitation approaches