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David Salesin is an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington and a Principal Scientist/Director at Google Research since 2019. He has held academic roles at Cornell University (Visiting Assistant Professor, 1991-92) and guest professorships at Zhejiang University. His career spans academia and industry, including leadership at Adobe's Creative Technologies Lab (2005-17) and Microsoft Research (1999-2005). PhD, Stanford University (1991) Sc.B., Brown University (1983) His research focuses on computer graphics, particularly non-photorealistic rendering, digital typography, color science, and adaptive document layout. He pioneered techniques in image-based rendering, pen-and-ink illustration, and facial animation, with applications in multimedia and user interface design. Article Trends : His work bridges procedural content generation, 3D visualization, and artistic computing, emphasizing user-driven tools for creative industries. Key subfields include texture advection, multiresolution modeling, and real-time camera control for virtual cinematography. Scientific Awards : ACM Fellow (2002) ACM SIGGRAPH Achievement Award (2000) Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year (1998) NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow (1995-98) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1995-97) Numerous industry grants and lab donations He has advised over 30 PhD and Master's students, including leaders at Microsoft, Pixar, and Google. His labs at UW and Adobe focused on graphics, imaging, and creativity tools.

• Computer Graphics
• Digital Photography and Video
• Non-Photorealistic Rendering
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Steve Whittaker is Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of social science and computer science, focusing on how technology affects human memory, communication, and personal information management. His current research explores human-centric AI systems, mental health technologies, and digital identity. His research interests center on designing interactive systems that support human needs in digital environments. He investigates how people manage digital information, remember personal experiences through lifelogging, and interact with conversational agents and social robots. His work emphasizes computational well-being, affective computing, and the social implications of technology use. He has made foundational contributions to the fields of personal information management (PIM), computer-mediated communication (CMC), and human-robot interaction. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward mental health technology, human-AI interaction, and digital well-being. His work spans from theoretical models of emotion and memory to practical systems for mental health apps, chatbots, and immersive visualization. He frequently publishes in top-tier venues such as CHI, CSCW, and IUI, often in collaboration with researchers across disciplines. Lifetime Research Achievement Award from SIGCHI Fellow of the Association for Computational Machinery (ACM) Member of the CHI Academy Lasting Impact Award from ACM CSCW Best Paper Award at CSCW10 Best Paper Award at CHI07 Honourable Mention at ACM CHI 2020 Multiple best paper nominations at CHI, CSCW, and IUI MIT Siegel Prize Steve Whittaker has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. His research has been funded by major grants from NSF, NIH, and industry partners, enabling long-term studies on digital behavior and system development. He is Editor of the journal Human Computer Interaction and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications. His most recent book, The Science of Managing Our Digital Stuff (MIT Press), co-authored with Ofer Bergman, synthesizes decades of research on personal information management. He leads a vibrant research lab at UC Santa Cruz that focuses on human-centered computing, where students and collaborators work on projects involving AI, mental health, digital memory, and social interaction. The lab has produced influential work on lifelogging, email management, telepresence robots, and algorithmic transparency. The team employs mixed methods, combining qualitative studies with system design and evaluation.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Mediated Communication
• Personal Information Management
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Karen Redrobe is the Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Professor and Undergraduate Chair in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. She has held leadership roles as Department Chair of History of Art, Director of the Wolf Humanities Center, and Director of the Program in Cinema and Media Studies. Research Focus Her scholarship explores intersections of film theory, war and academia, violence in media, animation theory, feminist critique, death penalty photography, and the relationship between cinema and contemporary art. She emphasizes intermediality, experimental cinema, and critical pedagogy. Awards Society of Cinema and Media Studies’ 2025 Distinguished Pedagogy Award Collaborations and Service She co-chairs the Scribe Video Center Board of Directors and serves on the editorial board of MIT's Grey Room . She is actively involved in graduate groups across Comparative Literature, English, FIGS, and History of Art.

• Film theory
• War and the academy
• Violence and media
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Jia-Bin Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University of Maryland, College Park , with a secondary appointment at the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies . His work bridges computer vision , computer graphics , and machine learning . His research focuses on 3D scene reconstruction , neural radiance fields , generative models , and multimodal foundation models . He has made significant contributions to video super-resolution , text-driven 3D modeling , and inverse rendering techniques. 15 recent publications (2024-2025) at top venues: CVPR , NeurIPS , SIGGRAPH Asia , 3DV , and ECCV Pioneering work in Urban Scene Inverse Rendering , Generative Video Editing , and 3D Human Digitization He has received multiple awards including the 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award , ETRA Best Paper , and NSF Grants . His lab trains 12 PhD students and has graduated 18 Masters/PhD students now at institutions like Stanford , Meta , and Google .

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Machine Learning
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Gloria Sutton is an Associate Professor of Contemporary Art History and New Media at Northeastern University, with an affiliation in the Art, Culture, and Technology Program at MIT. She holds a PhD from UCLA and has held fellowships at the Getty Research Institute and Whitney Museum. Her research focuses on durational media’s impact on visual art since the 1960s, with particular attention to expanded cinema, digital networks, and post-internet art. Primary affiliations: Northeastern University (main appointment), MIT (affiliate) Key roles: Carpenter Center Scholar-in-Residence (2017-2018), co-curator of How Many Billboards Education: Doctorate in Art History from UCLA (specific year not stated). Research interests include: Critical analysis of network culture in visual art Material histories of time-based media Intersection of art, architecture, and technology (e.g., Le Corbusier studies) Publications include The Experience Machine (MIT Press) and edited volumes on Sara VanDerBeek and Renée Green. Current projects explore immersive art critique and Shigeko Kubota’s work. Awards: Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant (recent) Emily Hall Tremaine Award (2008) Grants and residencies: Carpenter Center residency (2017-2018) Whitney Museum Independent Study Program fellowship Lecturing and collaborations include engagements at SFMoMA, Walker Art Center, and Harvard’s Carpenter Center for Visual Arts.

• Contemporary Art History
• New Media Art
• Digital Culture
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Oliver Alonzo is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing at DePaul University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences from the Rochester Institute of Technology, a B.S. in Computer Science from Creighton University with minors in Graphic Design and Musical Theatre. Prior to joining DePaul, he served as a post-doctoral assistant professor at Creighton University and completed internships at Meta (Facebook) and Adobe Research. Dr. Alonzo's research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction and Computing Accessibility, with particular emphasis on creating technologies that improve digital access for people with disabilities, especially those who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH). His work spans several key areas: Design and evaluation of automatic text simplification tools for DHH readers Captioning and visualization of non-speech sounds in multimedia content Accessibility solutions for social media platforms Tools to assist American Sign Language learners Multimedia accessibility in emerging technologies like virtual reality His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing and evaluating accessibility technologies through rigorous user-centered design with DHH communities. His research has evolved from foundational work on text simplification and sign language interfaces to broader explorations of digital accessibility across multiple platforms and contexts. Dr. Alonzo has received notable recognition for his work, including: CHI 2025 Honorable Mention for research on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing user experiences with misinformation on social media An NSF CRII grant for a two-year project focused on making videos accessible by design for Deaf, Hard-of-hearing, Blind and Low-Vision viewers As an educator, Dr. Alonzo teaches courses including HCI 440 Introduction to User-Centered Design, HCI 445 User Research Methods, and HCI 511 Accessibility Considerations in HCI. His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences that connect theoretical concepts to real-world accessibility challenges. Outside academia, Dr. Alonzo is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and is learning American Sign Language. He has a background in musical theatre and enjoys black & white photography, which informs his creative approach to accessibility research.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computing Accessibility
• Digital Accessibility for People with Disabilities
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Stephanie Soileau is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Arts at the University of Chicago , where she teaches creative writing and explores themes of environmental collapse and cultural identity. Her work bridges fiction, folklore, and ecological critique, focusing on Louisiana's socio-environmental complexities. Education : MFA, Iowa Writers' Workshop Soileau's research examines solastalgia —the psychic distress of environmental transformation—and interrogates how myths, historical fiction, and regional narratives shape human relationships with contested spaces. Her forthcoming novel Should the Waters Take Us (2026) traces generational trauma through the lens of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Her recent publications span short stories and op-eds that analyze Louisiana's oil economy, climate crises, and marginalized communities. These works frequently appear in prestigious outlets such as Granta , Zoetrope: All-Story , and The New York Times , with several honored in Best American Short Stories . Scientific Awards : Wallace Stegner Fellowship (Stanford University), Camargo Foundation Fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, Fine Arts Work Center Fellowship Soileau mentors students in fiction workshops , nonfiction , and digital literature , supporting diverse projects like narrative video games and spiritual essays. Her teaching emphasizes eclectic research , regional authenticity , and experimentation across genres.

• Short Stories
• The Novel
• Historical Fiction
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Dr. Jae Sung Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University (MTU). He holds a PhD in Geomatics from Purdue University and teaches courses in photogrammetry, UAV mapping, and geospatial technology. His research focuses on geospatial technologies, including remote sensing, GIS, and their applications in agriculture, environmental science, and planetary studies. PhD: Geomatics, Purdue University MSCE: Civil Engineering, Purdue University ME: Civil Engineering, Korea University BE: Civil Engineering, Korea University Dr. Kim’s research interests span photogrammetry, remote sensing, geodesy, and geospatial cyberinfrastructure. He develops tools for agricultural water management (FARMs system) and landslide analysis. His work often utilizes open-source geospatial technologies and integrates historical aerial photography with modern GIS systems. His recent publications include studies on volcanic lava flow modeling (2025), winter vegetation detection via remote sensing (2024), and automated orthorectification of archival aerial photos (2022). These reflect his expertise in combining traditional geospatial methods with cutting-edge technologies. Dr. Kim serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing and Assistant Director of the Photogrammetric Applications Division at ASPRS. He has also contributed to watershed delineation tools and web-based water monitoring systems using open-source frameworks.

• Photogrammetry
• Remote Sensing
• Geodesy
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Elana Schlenker is a Lecturer in the Image Text Ithaca low-residency MFA program at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning since 2016. As principal of Studio Elana Schlenker (founded 2011), she leads a medium-agnostic design practice while co-running the cooperative studio Out of Office with Mark Pernice. Her work bridges academia and professional design through initiatives like Gratuitous Type magazine and the gender wage parity project Less Than 100. Schlenker's research centers on graphic design as a vehicle for social commentary, particularly gender equity in creative industries. She explores typographic innovation, visual identity systems for cultural institutions, and the intersection of image/text in digital and print media. Her practice demonstrates how design methodologies can address political and wellness themes through Visual identity , Branding , and Art direction projects. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a focus on modular design systems for art institutions and publishers, with heavy emphasis on interactive web experiences and context-specific typography . She frequently collaborates with photographers and galleries, translating complex narratives into visual communication frameworks that challenge traditional publishing formats. Awards received: Young Gun by The One Club for Creativity (2015) Print Magazine New Visual Artist (2013) In her academic role, Schlenker mentors MFA students in visual communication and design research. Her studio practice operates as a de facto research lab funded through high-profile client contracts with cultural institutions including Walker Art Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and The New York Times. These projects serve as live case studies for her pedagogy. Schlenker directs Studio Elana Schlenker as her primary creative laboratory, with Out of Office functioning as a collaborative platform. She maintains long-term partnerships with specialists like Maria Adelaide (interactive design) and Élise Rigollet (editorial design), forming interdisciplinary teams for projects spanning academia, art, and technology sectors.

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Typography
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Xiaoze Xie serves as the Paul L. & Phyllis Wattis Professor of Art at Stanford University within the Department of Art & Art History under the School of Humanities and Sciences. An internationally recognized artist, he maintains a studio practice deeply engaged with political and cultural memory. His academic journey includes a Master of Fine Arts from the Central Academy of Arts & Design in Beijing and the University of North Texas, complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture from Tsinghua University. Research interests center on contemporary political art, particularly examining archival practices, library systems, and institutional memory through painting, drawing, and video installations. His notable series include Theater of Power analyzing political iconography, Library projects documenting knowledge institutions, and Tracing Banned Books in China confronting censorship. His work consistently explores the intersection of personal memory and collective history within Chinese cultural contexts. Critical reception highlights his contributions through reviews in The New York Times , Art in America , and ARTnews . His artistic output reveals persistent engagement with temporal fragmentation, archival materiality, and political documentation across media. Recent exhibitions at major biennales demonstrate evolving focus on urban transformation and post-pandemic cultural memory. Asia Game Changer West Award (2022) Academic Award in Painting, Nanjing International Art Festival (2016) Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant (2013) Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant (2003) Dallas Museum of Art Artist Award Phoenix Art Museum Artist Award Xie's artistic practice functions as scholarly research, generating significant discourse through permanent collections at major institutions including Baltimore Museum of Art, Denver Art Museum, and Museum of Fine Arts Houston. His GSA Art-in-Architecture Commission for the US Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa demonstrates public art engagement. Current projects continue his exploration of cultural memory through the Reinventing the Library Cave in Dunhuang initiative, connecting historical preservation with contemporary practice.

• Contemporary Art
• Political Art
• Library Installations
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Kelly Gates is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Her research critically examines digital media technologies, focusing on the politics and social implications of computerization, automation of surveillance, and the evolving relationship between policing and corporate surveillance infrastructure. She holds a PhD in Communications Research from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2004). Her key works include Our Biometric Future: Facial Recognition Technology and the Culture of Surveillance (2011) and Targeted: Corporations and the Police Surveillance Economy (2025), which explore the societal and ethical dimensions of surveillance technologies. Her research emphasizes how visual technologies like facial recognition and video analytics shape perceptions of identity, security, and governance. Gates teaches courses on surveillance studies, digital media, and the cultural history of photography. Her recent work addresses police media infrastructures, video forensics, and the entanglement of corporate and governmental surveillance systems. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, but her contributions to surveillance studies are widely recognized in academic circles. In advising and grants, while specific details are not mentioned, her extensive publication record suggests active engagement in research networks and possibly collaborative projects. She is affiliated with UCSD’s Science Studies Program and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on media, technology, and society.

• Digital Media Technologies
• Surveillance Studies
• Facial Recognition Technology
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Dana Freeman, M.F.A., is a full-time Professor and Chair of Art at Aquinas College since 1993. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a B.A. from Pomona College. Her work spans sculpture, photography, video, and installation art. Education: M.F.A. (University of California, 1992), B.A. (Pomona College, 1981) Freeman's research explores concept-driven art using non-traditional materials like eggshells, bread, and sand. Themes include existential reflection, cultural preservation, and the intersection of domestic and industrial processes. Her recent works (2015-2023) focus on ecological metaphors, glass book sculptures, and digital photography. Earlier pieces (1992-2009) incorporate participatory rituals, material comparisons, and subconscious themes. Notable exhibitions include 'My Alchemy' (2023), Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (2018), and 'Landscape Reliquary' (2015). Freeman's practice bridges physical materials with philosophical inquiry. Materials: Eggshells, ants, bread, glass, sand, flowers Techniques: Installation, digital photography, mixed media

• Conceptual Art
• Installation Art
• Sculpture
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Christina M. Spiker is an Assistant Professor of Art and Art History and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College. She holds a B.A. in East Asian Studies from Ursinus College and a Ph.D. in Visual Studies from the University of California, Irvine. Her courses cover Asian art, material culture, global architecture, and photography, with a focus on expanding Asian American Studies. Her research dismantles the myth of Japanese homogeneity, examining visual representations of the Indigenous Ainu through globalization, modernity, and travel theory. She co-created a virtual exhibition on Meiji-era woodblock prints and maintains the ongoing digital project Mapping Isabella Bird: Geolocation and Unbeaten Tracks in Japan (1880) . Education: B.A. in East Asian Studies (Ursinus College), M.A./Ph.D. in Visual Studies (University of California, Irvine) Research Themes: Ainu visual culture, colonial travel narratives, Japanese modernity, and digital humanities Selected Exhibitions: Nostalgic Femininity , From Flowers to Warriors , Altered Skyline

• Modern Japanese Art
• Visual Culture
• Indigenous Ainu Studies
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Dr. Heather M. O'Brien-Takahashi is a multidisciplinary artist and academic currently serving as Assistant Professor of Cinema within the School of Media Arts at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. With an MFA from California Institute of the Arts, her artistic practice spans film/video, photography, and installation art that critically examines familial archives, nationhood constructs, and memory accuracy illusions. Educational background Teaching experience across four continents International exhibition history Research focus areas Her creative research explores intersections between expanded cinema, psychoanalysis, and decolonial theory through experimental formats. Recent projects like like the delayed rays of a star (2024) investigate Lebanese temporal politics while older works such as Where this photograph was found (2017) interrogate WWII legacy through family archives. Funded by organizations including The Mellon Foundation, European Commission ERASMUS+, and American University of Beirut Research Board, her practice incorporates diverse methodologies like FLOATS' maritime anthropology and Byrdcliffe Guild's ecological engagement. Collaborations with artist Jonathan Takahashi and scholars like Juli Carson demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach.

• Expanded cinema and psychoanalysis
• Essay and experimental film
• Decoloniality
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Kristin Peterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Boston College, specializing in the intersection of media and religion. Her research examines digital activism within Muslim and Christian communities, focusing on topics like feminist movements, social media influencers, and representation. She is the author of *Unruly Souls: The Digital Activism of Muslim and Christian Feminists* (2022), exploring how digital spaces enable intersectional advocacy. Peterson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she researched self-representation through digital media among Muslim Americans. She currently serves on the board of the International Society for Media, Religion, and Culture and the Boston Consortium for Gender Studies. Her teaching includes courses on media ethics, social media culture, and feminist theories. Notable research areas include Muslim Instagram influencers, digital mourning practices following the Chapel Hill tragedy, and the role of podcasts in grief support. She has also studied religious marketing strategies in urban churches and the cultural significance of Ms. Marvel’s costume design in addressing misrepresentations. Her work bridges media studies, religious studies, and feminist theory, emphasizing marginalized voices in digital spaces. Peterson’s articles often analyze visual and textual narratives to highlight underrepresented identities. For instance, her studies on hijab tutorial videos and the Mipsterz art collective reveal how aesthetics shape religious and cultural expression. Her engagement with #MosqueMeToo and #ChurchToo movements underscores her focus on gender-based activism within religious contexts. She frequently critiques conventional marketing tactics used by religious institutions to appeal to modern audiences while maintaining doctrinal integrity. As a scholar, Peterson emphasizes the transformative potential of digital media in fostering empathy and challenging stereotypes. Her work has been published in journals such as *Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies* and *Journal of Media and Religion*, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to contemporary media landscapes.

• Religion and Digital Media
• Feminist Activism
• Muslim American Representation
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