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Pari Delir HaghighiView profile

Senior Lecturer

Monash UniversityAustralia

Pari Delir Haghighi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. She holds a PhD in Computing (2010) and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) from Monash University (2004). Her research focuses on ubiquitous computing, context-aware systems, mobile health, and AI-driven decision support. She has pioneered solutions for chronic disease management, emergency response systems, and healthcare data integration. Notable projects include developing the DO4MG ontology for emergency management, AI-powered construction safety systems, and mobile interventions for eating disorders. She has led 13 research projects, including collaborations on digital health, safety engineering, and body image interventions. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education. Teaching contributions include awards for Honours supervision (2014) and student learning excellence (2020). She teaches courses such as Mobile and Distributed Computing Systems and Systems Analysis and Design. Pari actively organizes conferences like the International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia. Her lab, the Data Visualisation and Immersive Analytics Research Lab, explores innovative visualisation techniques. Current research emphasizes culturally inclusive digital health interventions, LLM auditing for harmful content detection, and IoT middleware benchmarking. She advises on interdisciplinary projects, fostering collaboration between IT and healthcare sectors.

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Phalangchok WanphetView profile

Lecturer

Nord UniversityNorway

Phalangchok Wanphet is a Lecturer at Nord University, specializing in applied linguistics and discourse analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2011), and master’s degrees from Georgia State University (2004) and King Mongkut's University of Technology (2001). His research focuses on classroom discourse, bilingual communication, gesture studies, and digital pedagogy. He has published extensively on language teaching methods, interactional sociolinguistics, and the application of conversation analysis in education. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2011 MA in Linguistics, Georgia State University, 2004 MA in Education, King Mongkut's University of Technology, 2001 BEd in Education, Phetchabun Rajabhat University, 1997 Research interests include language didactics, discourse analysis, pragmatics, and qualitative research methods. He explores topics such as bilingual children’s communication, gesture in interaction, and the role of technology in teacher training. Recent work examines classroom discourse dynamics and the sociocultural implications of language learning in immigrant communities. Publications span academic journals in applied linguistics and communication studies, with a focus on empirical studies of language use in educational and digital contexts. His 2023 paper critiques English didactics in Norwegian higher education, while earlier work analyzed conversational dominance through interruption patterns and nonverbal communication strategies in EFL classrooms. No scientific awards explicitly listed, but holds several professional certificates from Harvard University, Columbia University, and other institutions in leadership, diversity, and AI in education. Teaching responsibilities include courses on English linguistics, language classroom discourse, and TESOL assessment methods.

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Jeffrey G. PurvisView profile

Professor

San Joaquin College of LawUnited States

Jeffrey G. Purvis is a Professor of Law at San Joaquin College of Law, holding the James K. and Carol Sellars Herbert Professorship in Constitutional Law since 1993. He teaches courses including Constitutional Law I/II, Business Organizations, and Legal Process. His academic career includes roles as Faculty Chair and Chair of the Faculty Committee since 2007. Education: J.D. and B.A. from the University of California, Davis. Prior to SJCL, he served as a research attorney for California courts and edited the BarPassers bar review course (1985–1990). Research focuses on constitutional law, human rights, media law, and corporate social responsibility. Notable publications address supply chain transparency, domestic violence restraining orders, and online journalism protections. He frequently presents on constitutional issues, including recent debates over gun control, healthcare reform, and free speech. Recipient of the Herbert Professorship. Active in community legal education via the radio program Valley Views on the Law , co-hosted with Justin Atkinson, addressing topics like immigration, civil rights, and ethical dilemmas. Key Awards: Herbert Professorship (1993). Grants/Labs: Co-leads the New American Legal Clinic (NALC) and collaborates on human trafficking initiatives.

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Andreas HirblingerView profile

Researcher

Graduate Institute of International and Development StudiesSwitzerland

Andreas Hirblinger is a Researcher at the Centre on Conflict, Development & Peacebuilding (CCDP) within the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. His work focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and peacebuilding, particularly examining how artificial intelligence, social media, and digital tools reshape conflict mediation and inclusion strategies. He teaches courses such as "Digital Approaches to Conflict Prevention: Agency, Power and Peace" and actively participates in academic events addressing post-digital politics and hybrid peacemaking intelligence. Key research interests include subjunctive technologies in peacebuilding, digital inclusion in mediated processes, and the ethical implications of AI in conflict zones. His recent projects explore frameworks for critical-reflexive digital peacebuilding and the role of memes in post-conflict reconciliation. He has published extensively on topics such as hybrid peacemaking intelligence and the challenges of data-driven strategies in peace processes. His academic contributions span conferences and panel discussions on digital governance, with notable events including "Is Peace Still Human? Post-digital Politics and the Apomediation of Peacebuilding" (2023) and "Facing Peaceful Futures in a World of Uncertainty" (2022). His work often critiques technology hype, emphasizing practical, context-sensitive solutions for conflict prevention and societal resilience. Hirblinger’s research aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). He collaborates with international organizations and has contributed to reports such as "Preventing Violence through Inclusion: From Building Political Momentum to Sustaining Peace" (2017). His lab/team affiliations include the CCDP, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary conflict studies and peacebuilding innovation.

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Rabea MüllerView profile

Professor

Alanus University of Arts and SocietyGermany

Prof. Dr. Rabea Müller holds a professorship for Art Therapy and heads the Institute for Art Therapy at Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences. She also coordinates the Bachelor of Arts in Art Education Therapy (KPT). Her academic roles include founding and managing the 'Atelier artig' practice and the Akademie artig, both dedicated to art therapy and pedagogy for children and adolescents. She earned her Diplom in Special Education with a focus on art therapy from the University of Cologne in 1998 and a Dr. päd. (doctorate in education) in 2011. Müller has been a freelancer for Cologne's Museum Service since 2011 and taught at Alanus University from 2009–2019. Her research focuses on preventive art therapy for youth, transcultural children's drawing studies, and integrating digital tools like animation and VR/AR into therapy. Her academic work emphasizes art therapy's role in crisis intervention, developmental diagnostics, and inclusive education. Key areas include using children's drawings as research tools, sustainable art therapy practices, and leveraging technology to enhance therapeutic methods. Müller has co-authored numerous books and articles, with recent publications addressing pandemic-era therapeutic challenges and digital art therapy innovations. Müller collaborates extensively, notably with Dr. Angelika Preß and others, on projects like the 2015 book *Papas Unfall* and the 2024 study on children's drawings as research instruments. Her work bridges clinical practice, cultural studies, and technological adaptation, positioning her as a leader in contemporary art therapy research and education.

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Christian JonesView profile

Professor

University of the Sunshine CoastAustralia

Professor Christian Jones is a faculty member at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Queensland, Australia. He serves as the Leader of the Engage Research Lab and holds the title of Professor in Interactive Digital Media. His career spans academia, industry, and government collaboration, focusing on technologies for social good. Research areas: Human–computer interaction, affective computing, virtual/augmented reality, mental/physical health, child protection, road safety, sports analytics, biometric sensors, and environmental conservation. Awards: Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Engagement (2010), University Medal for Excellence in Teaching (2001). Professional memberships: Chartered Engineer (Engineering Council, UK), Chartered IT Professional (British Computer Society), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research has secured over $3 million in external grants (total project funding $5 million), with applications in healthcare, education, and social innovation. Projects include mental health initiatives (Young and Well CRC), child abuse prevention (FeelingSafe), and sports performance analytics (Lightning Netball, Melbourne Storm). He has supervised 20 PhDs and numerous Masters/Honours students to completion.

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Dan CristeaView profile

Professor

Alexandru Ioan Cuza UniversityRomania

Prof. Dan Cristea is a faculty member at the Faculty of Computer Science, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (UAIC), specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing. He holds a PhD and is a corresponding member of the Romanian Academy. His research focuses on computational linguistics, knowledge representation, and historical document deciphering, with notable projects like DeLORo for old Cyrillic texts and EUROLAN Summer Schools. He has supervised numerous students in AI and NLP projects, including systems for question-answering, sentiment analysis, and agent-based models. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications in digital heritage preservation and multilingual technologies. Education: PhD (not explicitly stated in text), but his academic rank implies doctoral qualifications. Research Interests: AI applications in NLP, discourse analysis, computational linguistics, and cultural heritage digitization. Projects include MappingBooks for geographical text navigation, CoBiLiRo for bimodal corpora, and Sentimatrix for sentiment analysis. He collaborates internationally on corpora like EuReCo and has developed tools for dependency parsing and semantic annotation. Key Achievements: Corresponding member of the Romanian Academy Lead developer of the Corpus of Contemporary Romanian Language (CoRoLa) Pioneered AI-driven historical document transcription systems Grants and Collaborations: Involved in EU-funded projects like i-Librarian and i-Publisher. Collaborates with institutions globally on NLP and corpus linguistics. Labs/Teams: Director of the NLP-Group@UAIC-FII and heads the DeLORo project team.

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Saturnino Luz FilhoView profile

Professor

University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Professor Saturnino Luz Filho is a Professor of Digital Biomarkers and Precision Medicine at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the Centre for Medical Informatics within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine . With a background in computer science (PhD, MSc, BSc), he develops machine learning and signal processing techniques for behavioral analysis in healthcare, particularly focusing on digital biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. Current research spans Alzheimer's disease, speech analytics, and global health applications Created the ADReSS Challenge for standardized dementia detection Collaborates with institutions in Taiwan, Norway, and Bulgaria His recent publications emphasize speech-based diagnostics , low-cost health monitoring , and multilingual validation of biomarkers. He supervises PhD students working on cognitive robotics and communication analytics, and leads projects funded by the Sony Research Award Programme and Leverhulme Fund . Professor Luz Filho is also active in open science initiatives , healthcare AI standardization , and community-based health technology deployment. His lab's work on Active Data Representation (ADR) and VOCALDIA models has advanced scalable diagnostics in both high-income and low-income settings.

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Sören AuerView profile

Professor

German National Library of Science and TechnologyGermany

Prof. Sören Auer is the Director of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) and Professor of Data Science and Digital Libraries at Leibniz Universität Hannover's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science . With academic positions at Dresden, Yekaterinburg, Leipzig, Pennsylvania, Bonn, and Fraunhofer Society, his career focuses on semantic technologies , knowledge engineering , and Artificial Intelligence Research Data Management Open Science Knowledge Graphs . He leads the Open Research Knowledge Graph (ORKG) initiative and co-founded DBpedia and eccenca.com . His research spans data science , AI-driven knowledge representation , and digital library systems . He has supervised numerous PhD theses and final-year theses while offering courses on Knowledge Engineering Semantic Web Technologies Data Integration Scientific Data Management . The technical focus includes semantic data interlinking , neuro-symbolic AI , and contextual metadata frameworks . As a recipient of prestigious awards including ERC Consolidator Grant SWSA Ten-Year Award ESWC 7-Year Best Paper Award OpenCourseware Innovation Award , Prof. Auer has led major projects like BigDataEurope and contributes to standards in W3C , NFDI , and EOSC . His recent publications demonstrate advancements in ontology alignment , LLM-driven schema discovery , and hybrid AI systems for scholarly knowledge organization.

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Julia MerrillView profile

Adjunct Professor

Max Planck Institute for Empirical AestheticsGermany

Julia Merrill serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Kassel's Institute of Music and Senior Research Fellow in the Music Department at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics since 2014. Her academic journey includes a Habilitation in Musicology (2018, University of Kassel), PhD in Cognitive Science (2013, University of Potsdam), Diploma in Speech Science (2010, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg), and Diploma in Church Music (2004, University of Church Music Heidelberg). Habilitation in Musicology, University of Kassel (2018) PhD in Cognitive Science, University of Potsdam (2013, summa cum laude) Diploma in Speech Science, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2010) Diploma in Church Music, University of Church Music Heidelberg (2004) Merrill's research centers on the psychological and physiological dimensions of musical aversion, with groundbreaking work on disliked music's emotional and bodily impacts. Her concert research examines physiological synchrony during live performances, while vocal studies explore the speech-song boundary and aesthetic evaluation of voices. Current projects include investigating perceived versus felt emotions in music and analyzing pandemic-era shifts in musical engagement. Her publication trends reveal a methodological evolution from lesion studies and fMRI toward ecological concert research and psychophysiological measurement. Recent work emphasizes mixed-methods approaches combining self-report with cardiac/respiratory monitoring, particularly regarding musical dislikes and live audience experiences. No scientific awards are explicitly documented in available materials. Merrill has served as guest professor at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2015-2016) and edited conference proceedings for the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. Current externally funded work includes the INHABIT Artist-in-Residence program at the Max Planck Institute. She collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects spanning music cognition, neuropsychology, and empirical aesthetics. Her laboratory work focuses on the Music Department at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, where she leads research on disliked music and concert experiences. Current team initiatives include the Musicovid international research network examining pandemic impacts on musical behavior and projects studying physiological synchrony during ensemble singing.

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Emmanuel GiakoumakisView profile

Researcher

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Emmanuel Giakoumakis is a part-time DPhil in Law candidate at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford , while working at an international law firm. He previously served as a legal advisor to the former President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Yusuf, and has extensive experience in public international law, investment arbitration, and human rights. LL.B. in Law from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (distinction) LL.M. in International Law from University of Cambridge (distinction, Clare College scholarship) Diploma in International Law and Comparative Human Rights Law from Institut International des Droits de l’Homme

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Wolfgang HagenView profile

Professor

Leuphana University of LüneburgGermany

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Hagen is a Professor at Leuphana University of Lüneburg specializing in digital media, media and communication studies, cultural studies, and transdisciplinary studies. His academic work spans over two decades with significant contributions to media theory, digital culture, and historical media analysis. Hagen has published extensively on topics ranging from smartphone photography to the theoretical foundations of media systems. Specializes in digital culture, media theory, and transdisciplinary approaches to media studies Focuses on the intersection of technology, culture, and communication Active researcher with publications from 2003-2021 Editor of significant works on Niklas Luhmann's systems theory Wolfgang Hagen's research interests center on the theoretical and practical dimensions of digital media. His work explores how media technologies shape cultural practices and social structures, with particular attention to historical contexts and theoretical frameworks. He investigates the philosophical underpinnings of media phenomena, examining concepts like presence, mediation, and sensory experience in digital environments. His transdisciplinary approach connects media studies with philosophy, history, and cultural theory to provide nuanced analyses of contemporary media landscapes. Hagen's publications reveal a consistent focus on media archaeology and the historical development of communication technologies. His recent work has increasingly addressed digital culture phenomena including smartphone photography, battery technology as media, and digital presentation formats. The articles demonstrate a strong theoretical foundation with practical applications, often connecting historical media developments with contemporary digital issues. His research shows particular strength in analyzing the intersection of media technology with social and cultural phenomena, revealing how technical developments shape and are shaped by human practices. Hagen has been involved in media coverage related to his research, including discussions on "War Games. Computer Simulation, Sovereignty and the Military" and commentary on media formats. His work demonstrates engagement with both academic and public discourse on media issues. Professor Hagen has contributed to significant research projects including "Assistive Media" and its subproject, indicating his involvement in applied media research. His editorial work on conversations with Niklas Luhmann shows his engagement with foundational media theory. While specific advising relationships aren't detailed in the available information, his extensive publication record suggests mentorship of junior researchers through collaborative projects.

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Dan KobilView profile

Professor

Capital UniversityUnited States

Dan Kobil is a Professor at Capital University Law School, teaching constitutional law, criminal procedure, and comparative constitutional law since joining the faculty in 1987. His scholarship focuses on the constitutional dimensions of executive clemency and First Amendment jurisprudence. His educational background includes: J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, University of Toledo College of Law Bradshaw Fellow, University of Virginia (Graduate Program in English) B.A, summa cum laude, University of Toledo Professor Kobil specializes in constitutional law with deep expertise in executive clemency within capital punishment systems and First Amendment law. His research examines the pardon power's constitutional foundations, its role as a safeguard against irreversible judicial errors, and ethical obligations in clemency decisions. He also analyzes free speech doctrines in digital contexts, applying standards like Brandenburg to internet communications. His work is frequently cited by courts including the U.S. Supreme Court and featured in national media. Analysis of his 2000-2007 publications reveals consistent focus on clemency in death penalty cases, addressing systemic flaws and advocating mercy as a constitutional imperative. A secondary thread explores First Amendment challenges in digital spaces, demonstrating his dual commitment to foundational constitutional principles and their modern applications.

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Daniel Jesus Catalan MatamorosView profile

Professor

Charles III University of Madrid (UC3M)Spain

Daniel Jesus Catalan Matamoros is a Professor at Carlos III University of Madrid, serving as Vice Dean of the Degree in Journalism. He leads the Analytics, Media and Public Engagement research group within the UC3M MediaLab. His research focuses on Health Communication , Media Studies , and Public Health , with specific interests in vaccine hesitancy, telemonitoring systems, digital disinformation, and physiotherapy communication. His work spans interdisciplinary domains including communication theory, public health policy, and digital media analysis. Recent publications analyze media framing of health issues, social media discourse around vaccines, and telehealth systems for cardiac patients. He has secured major grants including Pseudociencia, teorías conspirativas, fake news y alfabetismo mediático en la comunicación en salud (COMSALUD) from AGENCIA ESTATAL DE INVESTIGACION. He supervises research on health journalism , patient communication , and media impact on public health systems , with projects covering Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and international comparative studies.

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Lo’ay Abu SalahView profile

Clinical Professor

University of Illinois ChicagoUnited States

Lo’ay Abu Salah is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on wireless sensor networks, network security, computer networking, communications and signal processing, and interdisciplinary product development. He has contributed extensively to trust-aware routing protocols in mobile ad hoc networks and network security. PhD (2006), Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago MSc (1999), Communication Engineering, University of Jordan BSc (1997), Electrical and Computer Engineering, Philadelphia University His work spans wireless network security, trust management, and simulation models, with a particular emphasis on adaptive protocols for dynamic environments. Recent publications analyze trust metrics, mobility impacts, and fuzzy logic applications in mobile ad hoc networks. He received the IDEAL Scholar award from the Institute for the Development of Excellence in Assessment Leadership in 2008. He is a member of IEEE since 1993 and served on technical program committees for network security symposia. He founded and directed the UIC Industry Training and Collaboration Center (ITCC) in 2009. His professional service includes technical program committee roles for IEEE and Globecom conferences.

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