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Michael LewisView profile

Associate Professor

• Face Recognition
• Facial Perception
• Emotional Expression Processing
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Dr. Michael Lewis is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) at Cardiff University's School of Psychology, specializing in the cognitive neuroscience of face perception. His research examines face recognition mechanisms, emotional processing, attractiveness perception, and cross-racial identification biases, with applied work in forensic psychology and cosmetic neuroscience. Education BSc in Mathematics and Psychology (First Class Honors), University of Birmingham (1993) PhD in Psychology, Cardiff University (1998) Research Focus Lewis investigates fundamental questions about facial cognition: How humans detect and recognize faces, process emotional expressions, and form attractiveness judgments. His pioneering work includes the Face-Space-R computational model of face memory, studies on Botox-induced emotional changes through facial feedback suppression, and analysis of own-race bias reduction techniques. Current research explores uncanny valley effects in facial distortions and the forensic applications of face-composite construction. Notably, he demonstrated how medical masks paradoxically increase perceived attractiveness and how Navon letter processing influences face recognition. His methodological contributions include critiques of menstrual-cycle effect research designs and stimulus-response frameworks in face-composite studies. Supervision & Roles Lewis directs the MSc Psychology (Conversion) and MSc Psychology of Mental Health programs, coordinates research design/statistics modules, and supervises undergraduate projects on facial cognition. He serves on grant review panels for BBSRC, ESRC, and Leverhulme Trust, and has organized conferences for the British Psychological Society's Cognitive Section.

Andrew S. GordonView profile

Academic

• Interactive Narrative
• Commonsense Reasoning
• Computational Models of Narrative
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Andrew S. Gordon is a Research Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southern California and Director of Interactive Narrative Research at the Institute for Creative Technologies. His work integrates artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and interactive storytelling to create systems that automatically interpret and generate narrative structures, with a special focus on commonsense reasoning and abductive inference. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Northwestern University, 1999 Research Interests Gordon’s research converges on computational narrative intelligence . He develops formal models of commonsense psychology that enable machines to reason about human intentions, beliefs, and emotions. His group designs interactive narrative systems for training and education, builds large-scale story corpora, and pioneers abductive reasoning techniques that combine symbolic logic and statistical learning to interpret temporal data. Recent work explores how large language models can be guided to co-create interactive fiction and how vision–language models can be benchmarked for causal understanding. Publication Trends Across more than two decades, his publications reveal consistent themes: (1) foundational theories of commonsense psychology and strategy representation, (2) narrative technologies that blend AI planning with human creativity, and (3) practical training simulations for defense and education. The 2024-2025 papers highlight a pivot toward evaluating and steering large language models for narrative tasks, while earlier work established abductive reasoning frameworks such as “Etcetera Abduction.” Awards & Honors Best Paper Award, System Lifecycle and Technologies Track, Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SIW 2021) Advising & Grants He has successfully mentored three PhD students—Reid Swanson (2010), Christopher Wienberg (2017), and Melissa Roemmele (2018)—whose dissertations span computational narrative, commonsense reasoning, and interactive fiction. His research has been continuously supported by agencies including the U.S. Army, DARPA, and NSF for projects on virtual training environments, narrative-centered learning, and large-scale commonsense knowledge acquisition. Labs & Teams Gordon directs the Interactive Narrative Research Group at USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies, where interdisciplinary teams of computer scientists, cognitive psychologists, and interactive media designers collaborate on systems such as the Rapid Integration & Development Environment (RIDE) for embodied conversational agents and story-driven training simulations.

Sini VihmaView profile

Lecturer

• Painting
• Contemporary Art
• Color Theory
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Sini Vihma serves as a University Teacher at Aalto University's School of Arts, Design and Architecture. A practicing visual artist since 2005, she specializes in painting and teaches color theory, perception, and contemporary art practices, bridging academic instruction with active exhibition work. Her research explores painting as a synthesis of intuitive, emotional, and rational cognitive processes with core interests including: Pigment chemistry and material interactions Chromatic perception psychology Embodied cognition in artistic creation Eco-critical approaches to studio practice Decolonizing art pedagogy frameworks Somatic dimensions of visual expression Publication analysis (2009-2022) reveals evolving focus from perceptual studies ("Taju kankaalla", 2011) to educational frameworks ("Visual artist’s workbook", 2022) and environmental metaphors ("37º celsiusta"). Her work consistently examines painting's role in mediating sensory experience and cognitive processing through material experimentation. No scientific awards, grant funding records, or student supervision details were documented in available sources. Current teaching assignments include "Dream" and "Art and Sustainability" projects.

Marion TränkleView profile

Lecturer

• Performance Art
• Systems Thinking
• Interactive Media
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Marion Tränkle is an active lecturer at the ArtScience Interfaculty of the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK), where she coaches students and develops courses on systems thinking and rule-based performance systems. She also serves as a Coach and Industrial Liaison at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Industrial Design since 2014, working with Professor Harm van Essen on 'social interactions with shared systems.' Her educational background spans multiple disciplines: PhD from Brunel University London (2012), MSc in Media Technology from Leiden University (2005), BA in Contemporary Dance from Amsterdam School of the Arts (2001), and an Engineer Diploma in Architecture from Technical University Berlin (1993). She has also completed specialized training in Software Engineering (2017/18) and Stage Lighting (2016). Tränkle's research interests center on the intersection of performance art, systems thinking, and technology. She creates work that deliberately negotiates 'the constructive tension between the carefully constructed and generative processes, between risk and responsibility, and between autonomous performance and human intervention.' Her practice integrates computational processes with live-performance, often using electronics, EEG data, and interactive systems to create immersive stage scenarios. She explores how simple rules can generate complex emergent behaviors, drawing from complexity science and computing principles. Her recent creative works demonstrate a consistent exploration of brain-computer interfaces, interactive light systems, and collaborative performance structures. Projects like (un)focussed and BLINK...and sync use EEG data to create real-time visual and auditory experiences, while ON TRACK and TAROT investigate mechanical systems and embodied symbolism through performance. 2nd Prize in the competition for short dance films on Internet 'webdans' (2001) Netherlands Foundation for Visual Arts, Design and Architecture Research/Travel Grant (2010) e-MobiLArt participant, funded EU CULTURE 2007 Programme (2008-09) Brunel University Doctoral Research Scholarship/fee waiver (2007-10) Tränkle actively collaborates with artists, designers, and engineers through collectives like NOW (with Ivo Bol and Roos van Berkel) and previously In Serial. She is a member of the BAU Committee for Amsterdam's independent performance scene. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes that 'making, learning, and teaching are reciprocal processes that flourish best in collaborative, and project-based environments,' which she implements through workshops, seminars, and interdisciplinary courses across multiple institutions in the Netherlands, Germany, and Canada.

Maria GiniView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Intelligent Agents
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Maria Gini is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota's College of Science & Engineering. She holds the titles of CSE Distinguished Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor, reflecting her exceptional contributions to both research and education in computing. Dr. Gini's research focuses on artificial intelligence, robotics, and intelligent agents, with particular expertise in decision making for autonomous agents across various application domains. Her work spans swarm robotics, distributed methods for task allocation, robot exploration of unknown environments, navigation in dense crowds, and conversational agents. She leads the Next Generation Robotics Laboratory and has directed significant projects including MAGNET (Intelligent Agents for Electronic Commerce) and TAC-SCM (Autonomous Agents for Supply-Chain Management). Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated autonomous systems capable of operating in complex, dynamic environments. The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between robotics, artificial intelligence, and real-world applications in emergency response, environmental monitoring, e-commerce, and social interaction. A notable trend in her recent work is the emphasis on diversity and inclusion in AI research and education. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM), 2025 Winner of the IJCAI Donald E. Walker Distinguished Service Award, 2024 ACM/SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award, 2022 ACM Fellow, IEEE Fellow, and AAAI Fellow Numerous university-level awards for teaching and service Dr. Gini has advised an impressive 34 PhD students throughout her career, demonstrating her commitment to mentoring the next generation of computer scientists. She has secured significant research funding through grants from NSF and other agencies, supporting projects like the Summer Computing Academy for high-school students and MinneWIC (the ACM-W Celebration of Women in Computing in the Upper Midwest). Her service contributions include leadership roles in major professional organizations including serving as President of the International Foundation on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (IFAAMAS) and General Chair of IJCAI 2021. In addition to her research laboratory, Dr. Gini has been instrumental in establishing several important initiatives including the Summer Computing Academy, MinneWIC, and DREU (Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates). Her work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through collaborations with industry and government agencies focused on applying AI to real-world challenges in emergency response, commerce, and environmental sustainability.

Afroditi PsarraView profile

Associate Professor

• Art/Science Cybernetics
• Digital Fabrication
• E-textiles
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Afroditi Psarra is an Associate Professor of Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) at the University of Washington, where she runs the DXARTS SoftLab. Her work bridges art, science, and technology with a focus on critical discourse in the creation of artifacts. She has presented her work at internationally renowned media art festivals such as Ars Electronica, Transmediale, CTM, Eyeo, Piksel, and WRO Biennale, as well as venues like Bozar, Onassis Stegi, EMST (Greek Museum of Contemporary Art), and Walker Art Center. Dr. Psarra's research centers on the art and science interaction with a critical discourse in the creation of artifacts. She is particularly interested in the use of the body as an interface of control, and the revitalization of tradition as a methodology of hacking existing norms about technical objects. Her practice builds on and extends the work of Cyber and Techno-Feminism(s) and the idea of female (and feminized) bodies as matrices of information. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain (2014). Her recent publications and projects demonstrate a consistent exploration of wearable technology, e-textiles, physical computing, and sound art. Psarra's work often examines the intersections of technology with gender, embodiment, and cultural critique, particularly through her investigations of voice assistants, RF technologies, and bodily interfaces. She frequently collaborates with other artists and researchers across disciplines to create interactive installations and performances that challenge conventional technological paradigms. Dr. Psarra's scholarly output spans multiple domains including human-computer interaction, media art, performance studies, and critical technology studies. Her work consistently addresses themes of technological embodiment, materiality, and the politics of interface design across her various projects from voice assistant subversion to RF ecology explorations. 2019 Bergstrom Award for Art & Science Mellon Faculty Fellow 2019-20 As an educator, Dr. Psarra teaches courses in mechatronic art, material and cultural bias in algorithmic systems, and special topics in digital arts. She has mentored numerous students through their creative research projects and has been involved in various interdisciplinary initiatives at the University of Washington, including collaborations with the Systems Biology program. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on experimentation, critical making, and the exploration of technology through artistic practice. Dr. Psarra leads the DXARTS SoftLab, which serves as a research space for exploring soft materials, electronics, and interactive systems. The lab supports projects that bridge traditional craft techniques with digital technologies, particularly focusing on e-textiles, wearable computing, and embodied interaction. Under her direction, the SoftLab has become a hub for interdisciplinary research that combines art, engineering, and cultural critique.

• Interactive Documentary
• Immersive Media
• Climate Justice
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Dr. Julia Scott-Stevenson is a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney , affiliated with the Faculty of Design and Society and the Climate, Society and Environment Research Centre (C-SERC) . Her practice-led research explores how immersive media (VR, AR, MR) can address the climate crisis by enabling audiences to co-create just climate futures through generative AI and participatory design. Director of Collective Visions (2024), a collaborative XR experience showcased at Sydney Climate Action Week Creative Producer of Privy To (2021), an XR project on privacy rights exhibited at CPH:DOX's Inter:Active Chair of the International Advisory Board for Immersive Arts (UK-wide £6M program for immersive artists) Advisory Board member at Frame Documentary (Australia's first org for tech-driven nonfiction artists) Her work intersects XR/VR/AR , climate futures , and digital rights . Current funded projects include Envisaging and enacting just climate futures through immersive media (2022–2027) and public awareness initiatives on data broking. She teaches and mentors in immersive media at UTS, UWE Bristol, AFTRS, and the BBC.

Michail GiannakosView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Learning Analytics
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Michail (Michalis) Giannakos is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Information Systems, University of Agder (UiA) . He serves as Head of the Learner-Computer Interaction Lab at NTNU. His career spans multiple institutions, including roles as EAISI Visiting Professor (TU/e, Netherlands), Honorary Professor (UCL, UK), Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, and Assistant Professor. Giannakos' research focuses on emerging technologies in online/hybrid education , with emphasis on student/instructor experiences, gamification , STEM learning , augmented reality , and multimodal learning analytics . His recent publications explore generative AI for educational feedback , embodied mathematics , and AR applications for autistic children . 2024–present: Adjunct Professor, UiA 2020–present: Professor/Head, NTNU 2023–2024: EAISI Visiting Professor, TU/e 2022–2023: Honorary Professor, UCL He has received prestigious awards, including the RCN Young Research Talents grant , ERCIM Fellowship , and Outstanding Academic Award (NTNU) . His funded projects include AutoTRUST (Horizon Europe), COMnPLAY-Science (Horizon 2020), and Surrounded by Science (Horizon 2020). Giannakos serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction and sits on editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies , Behaviour & Information Technology , and others. He has reviewed for the European Commission and US-NSF .

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.

Christian EidevaldView profile

Visiting Professor

• Preschool Pedagogy
• Gender Studies in Education
• Children's Rights
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Christian Eidevald is a Visiting Professor in Pedagogy with a focus on Preschool at Södertörn University since July 2023. He holds associate professorships in Preschool Didactics at Stockholm University and Gothenburg University. His career spans roles as a preschool teacher, acting principal, program manager for preschool teacher education at Stockholm University, and development manager in Gothenburg's preschool administration. Preschool Pedagogy Gender Studies in Education Children's Rights Advocacy Systematic Quality Work Leadership in Early Childhood Education His research focuses on preschool pedagogy, gender dynamics, systematic quality work, and children's rights. Recent publications address leadership in vulnerable areas, language teaching, and gender balance in ECEC. He participates in the Nordic Research Network for Evidence-Based High-Quality Preschool for Social Justice as a researcher. His recent work includes 2024 conference presentations on crisis leadership and curriculum analysis, a 2024 book chapter on language engagement, and a 2023 book chapter on crisis leadership. In 2023 , he published on embodied intersectionality in male teachers' career choices and contributed to 'The Educational Scientific Core of Preschool'. His 2022 work includes video observation methods and child-centered quality work, while 2021 focused on gender and professionalization in ECEC.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Embodied Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
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Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya is the Head of Research Center "Cognitive Computing in Life Sciences" at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), focusing on neuromorphic computing applications for embodied artificial intelligence. Her work bridges computational neuroscience and robotics, emphasizing neural-dynamic architectures for real-time decision-making, learning, and sensorimotor integration in autonomous agents. Key Research Areas: Neuromorphic hardware, dynamic neural fields, spiking neural networks, spatial language modeling, and autonomous sequence generation. Projects: Developed controllers for UAVs and robotic arms using event-based vision sensors, explored on-chip unsupervised learning, and designed models for spatial language interpretation in robots. Scientific Contributions: Her publications span robotics conferences and journals like Science Robotics and Frontiers in Neurorobotics , addressing topics such as path integration, obstacle avoidance, and cognitive architectures. Recent work (2024) includes visual odometry with resonator networks and hyperdimensional scene factorization on neuromorphic chips. Advising: Supervised multiple MSc theses at ETH Zurich and NSC/INI programs, mentoring students on neuromorphic navigation, spiking networks, and tactile learning. Collaborated with institutions like ETH Zurich, University of Queensland, and INI Bochum. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the "Neuromorphic Computing Applications: Embodied AI" group at ZHAW, partnering with INIvation (Zurich) and Jörg Conradt (KTH) on neuromorphic hardware implementations. Projects integrate cognitive models with robotic platforms, emphasizing energy efficiency and low-latency interaction.

Jan TekülveView profile

Researcher

• Neural Dynamics
• Autonomous Robotics
• Cognitive Systems
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Dr. Jan Tekülve is a researcher at the Institute of Neuroinformatics (INI), part of the Faculty of Computer Science at Ruhr University Bochum. Holding a Dr.-Ing. degree, he actively contributes to neural dynamics research and teaches Autonomous Robotics lab courses alongside preparatory mathematics and computer science courses for modeling. His research centers on neural dynamic process models for cognitive functions including visual search, scene memory, attentional mechanisms, and embodied agent behavior. Key interests span embodied cognition, autonomous robotics, scene grammar, and the neural basis of goal-directed actions, with a focus on translating biological principles into robotic implementations. Analysis of his 13 publications (2015-2024) reveals a consistent trajectory in neural dynamic modeling across cognitive domains. Early work examined developmental aspects of reaching and attentional shifts, evolving toward integrated models of intentional agents, active vision, and scene understanding. Recent contributions emphasize human-inspired architectures for naturalistic environments and foundational principles for embodied cognition. Within the INI's Theory of Cognitive Systems group, Tekülve collaborates extensively with Prof. Gregor Schöner and colleagues on interdisciplinary projects bridging experimental psychology, neurophysiology, and robotics. His teaching portfolio includes continuous instruction in Autonomous Robotics since 2016/2017 and preparatory courses supporting computational modeling education.

• Social Inequalities and Mental Health
• Neurodiversity and Disability
• Intersectionality
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Dr. Brigit McWade is a Lecturer in Medical Sociology at Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University. She is an elected member of the Medical Schools Council's Equality Diversity and Inclusion Alliance and has made significant contributions to medical education through her research on social inequalities, mental health, and EDI initiatives. Her educational background includes: PhD in Sociology (July 2014) MA in Sociological Research Methods (Distinction) BA in Sociology (1st class with honours) PGCert in Academic Practice (2024) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020) Dr. McWade's research expertise centers on interdisciplinary qualitative health research concerning social inequalities and mental health, neurodiversity and disability, and intersectionality. A central interest within this area is the theoretical and political significance of socio-cultural representations of the lived experience of health and wellbeing, and their role in challenging oppression and instigating social change. Since her appointment, she has built a research program focused on making significant impact in medical education at all levels, which directly influences the quality of healthcare provision delivered by future doctors. Her work spans across understanding structural barriers in medical education, examining representations of mental health in society, and developing inclusive pedagogical approaches that address racism and other forms of discrimination in healthcare contexts. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersections between mental health, social justice, and medical education. The trends in her publications reveal a growing emphasis on practical applications of sociological theory to improve medical education, particularly around EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) initiatives. Her recent work has increasingly centered on widening participation in medical education, examining structural and financial barriers that prevent students from diverse backgrounds from succeeding in medical school. Earlier publications focused more on theoretical aspects of madness, mental health recovery, and disability representation, but have evolved to directly address medical education contexts. Dr. McWade's notable achievements include: Being one of the lead authors of the national guidance "Active Inclusion: Challenging exclusions in medical education" for the Medical Schools Council Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020) Contributing to Lancaster University's Race Equality Charter submission As a doctoral supervisor, Dr. McWade leads impactful research projects addressing critical issues in medical education and healthcare. She currently supervises Eleanor Vowles (full-time, Lancaster Medical School) on "Structural and financial barriers to success in medical education" and Ros Brunwin (part-time, Sociology) on "From Madness to Meaning: Unpicking the reality behind psychosis." She previously supervised Steven Maxwell, whose project "Human Subjects: A novel of novellas" passed forthwith in 2024 with AHRC funding. Her supervision portfolio reflects her commitment to addressing structural inequalities in healthcare and medical education through rigorous scholarly inquiry. She has also secured significant funding for her research, including an ESRC 1+3 scholarship for her doctoral studies and involvement in FHM PhD Studentship projects. Dr. McWade is actively involved in multiple research groups and initiatives, particularly the Interdisciplinary network in culture, health, ethics and society. She contributes to the Medical Schools Council's EDI Alliance and leads Widening Participation and EDI initiatives at Lancaster Medical School. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive teaching across multiple disciplines including Social Theory, Media Theory, Cultural Theory, Gender & Women's Studies, Science & Technology Studies, Biomedicine & Ethics and Qualitative Research. She also participates in numerous academic activities including editorial roles for journals like Social Theory and Health, Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry, and Disability and Society.

Kristin Margrete HeggenView profile

Professor

• Power dynamics of care
• Theories of health and illness
• Shifting knowledge regimes
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Kristin Margrete Heggen is a Professor in Health Sciences at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare Education. She previously served as Associate Dean of Studies for the Faculty of Medicine (2011-2014) and Program Manager for the Master Program in Health Sciences (2003-2009). Heggen earned her PhD in Social/Educational Science from the University of Oslo in 1994. Her educational background includes registration as a nurse (1979) and a Graduate Diploma in Anaesthetic Nursing (1981), providing her with both clinical and academic perspectives on healthcare systems. Professor Heggen's research critically examines power dynamics within healthcare systems, focusing on how knowledge is constructed, validated, and implemented in clinical practice. Her work investigates epistemic injustice in evidence-based medicine, particularly how certain patient groups and conditions become marginalized within dominant healthcare frameworks. She explores disease prestige and informal priority settings that shape resource allocation, often through qualitative methodologies that capture nuanced social dynamics in healthcare settings. Her scholarship bridges medical humanities, social theory, and clinical practice to develop more inclusive approaches to healthcare delivery. Heggen's recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward sustainable healthcare systems, gender analysis in health policy, and the implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals within healthcare contexts. Her work demonstrates how evidence-based medicine can evolve toward more context-sensitive, patient-centered approaches that acknowledge the social determinants of health and the limitations of purely technical solutions to complex healthcare challenges. She leads the research group for medical humanities at the University of Oslo and is actively involved in multiple research initiatives including 'Body in Translation,' 'Students for Sustainability,' and 'Knowledge in Translation: Studies in the Translational Medical Humanities (KNOWIT).' Her collaborative approach extends internationally through partnerships with Melbourne University's Centre for Health and Society and the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching. Professor Heggen serves on several important boards including the inter-faculty network PluRel (Religion in Pluralist Societies), the Centre for Gender Research, and the Norwegian Research Council's program in psychiatry. Her governance roles reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that address healthcare challenges from multiple perspectives.

• Role-playing Games
• Transgender Studies
• Game Design Ethics
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Josephine Baird is a Lecturer at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University, specializing in the intersection of role-playing games, transgender studies, and inclusive design practices. Her work explores how immersive gameplay can facilitate identity exploration and social growth. Current affiliation: Uppsala University, Department of Game Design Research focus: Gender representation in games, liminality in role-playing, ethical game design Her recent publications analyze transgender embodiment in digital environments and the pedagogical potential of role-playing games. Collaborative works with scholars like Sarah Lynne Bowman and Sabine Grayling emphasize systemic critique in game mechanics. Contact: josephine.baird@speldesign.uu.se