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• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
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Giampiero Salvi is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He is affiliated with the Signal Processing research group and holds academic qualifications from La Sapienza University of Rome (Civil Engineering) and the Royal Institute of Technology (Dr.Scient). His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, speech processing, and human-machine interaction. Key contributions include advancements in speech recognition systems, neural network architectures for video prediction, and applications in healthcare analytics and cybersecurity. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, such as developing pronunciation assessment frameworks for children, Parkinson’s disease detection via speech analysis, and real-time speaker diarization systems. He has contributed to foundational research in acoustic-to-articulatory mapping, explainable AI for clinical prediction, and multimodal dialogue systems. His research often addresses challenges in low-resource languages and clinical settings, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Salvi’s recent publications highlight trends in foundational models, generative AI for video and speech, and ethical AI applications in healthcare. He actively participates in international conferences and collaborates with institutions like KTH Royal Institute of Technology and the University of Tartu, reflecting his global academic network.

• Learning Analytics
• Educational Technology
• Collaborative Learning
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Linxuan Zhao is a Research Fellow in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University, actively contributing to learning analytics and educational technology research with 33 publications between 2022-2025. Zhao's work focuses on leveraging multimodal data and AI to enhance collaborative learning experiences across diverse educational contexts, particularly in healthcare simulations. Research interests center on learning analytics dashboard design, generative AI applications in education, and physiological data analysis in collaborative settings. Key investigations include temporal dynamics of group learning, stress-performance relationships in simulations, and AI literacy's impact on learner interactions. Current work integrates latent class analysis for pattern discovery and explores physiological synchrony as a metric for collaborative effectiveness. Recent publications (2025) reveal strong trends toward multimodal analytics and AI integration, with significant emphasis on healthcare education applications. A notable shift includes generative AI chatbots for scaffolding student reflection and advanced statistical methods for simplifying complex learning patterns. The research demonstrates consistent collaboration with leading figures in the learning analytics field. Scientific awards include: Best full paper nomination (2024) Best full research paper award (2022) No information is available regarding student advising or grant funding in the provided materials. Zhao's collaborative network shows strong ties with researchers specializing in educational technology and multimodal analytics, though specific lab affiliations are not documented.

Carine LallemandView profile

Assistant Professor

• User Experience (UX) Design
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Behavior Change Design
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Carine Lallemand is an Assistant Professor (Part-time) in the Industrial Design department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with EAISI Health and the Industrial Design Research group. She holds a dual academic position as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Luxembourg’s Human-Computer Interaction Group. Her work focuses on UX methods, behavior change design for health, and critical design approaches. She leads the Vitality Squad and Vitality Studio, exploring interactive solutions for healthier lifestyles through principles like aesthetics of interaction and data-as-creative-material. With a PhD in Experience Design (2015) and industry experience in cognitive ergonomics, Carine bridges academia and practice. She co-founded France’s premier UX conference (UX Paris) and actively contributes to HCI education through pedagogical innovations like data physicalization workshops. Her research spans office vitality, urban environments, and slow technology, emphasizing ethical design and user empowerment. Education: BSc/MSc in Psychology, Ergonomics & HCI from Université de Lorraine (2008); PhD in Experience Design (2015) Key Roles: Former Vice-President of French-speaking UXPA; Organized 600+ attendee UX Paris since 2012 Publications: Authored Méthodes de design UX (2018 textbook) and influential HCI papers on UX evaluation, behavioral design, and sustainable innovation Her research emphasizes collaborative methods, such as Physical Journey Maps and UXCS scales, to foster empathy in design processes. Current projects investigate qualitative interfaces, walking meetings, and open-ended self-tracking tools for workplace wellbeing.

Jackie ChappellView profile

Associate Professor

• Animal Cognition
• Animal Behavior
• Conservation Biology
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Dr. Jackie Chappell is an Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour at the University of Birmingham and Deputy Head of the School of Biosciences. She holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford (1996) and has been at the University of Birmingham since 2004. Her research focuses on animal cognition, particularly tool use in New Caledonian crows, and practical applications of cognition in captive animal welfare. She collaborates with institutions like Twycross Zoo and the Bornean Orangutan Survival Foundation to improve enclosure design for great apes and parrots. Her academic roles include teaching modules such as 'Animal Behaviour: From Theory to Application' and supervising student projects, often involving fieldwork at zoos. She has secured grants from NERC, the ARCUS Foundation, and the Royal Society. Dr. Chappell’s work extends to editorial roles in journals like Animal Behaviour and Learning & Behavior , and she engages in public outreach through podcasts and media. Key research projects include the Enclosure Design Tool (EDT) , which uses wild ape behavior data to optimize zoo enclosures, and studies on parrot cognition and welfare. Her interdisciplinary collaborations span computer science, psychology, and conservation biology.

Dorothy ButchardView profile

Lecturer

• Contemporary Literature
• Digital Cultures
• Technological Change
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Dr. Dorothy Butchard is a Lecturer in Contemporary Literature and Digital Cultures at the University of Birmingham's Department of English Literature since 2016. Her research explores intersections between literature, digital cultures, and technological change, focusing on themes like digital wellbeing, surveillance studies, environmental change, and health impacts of emerging technologies. She holds a BA from the University of Cambridge, an MSc from the University of Edinburgh, and a PhD from Edinburgh as well. Education: BA English Literature (Cambridge), MSc Literature and Transatlanticism (Edinburgh), PhD English Literature (Edinburgh) Her work analyzes how literature and pop culture reflect digital platform impacts on communities and environments. She co-directs the Centre for Digital Cultures and leads the 'Imagining Wellbeing' theme at the Centre for Urban Wellbeing. Recent projects include the Midlands Mosaics community initiative and her monograph Digital Anxiety (in progress). Publications span articles on surveillance poetics, transatlantic communications in fiction, and peer review innovations. She has organized events like the 'Atlantic Exchanges' workshop and conferences on information overload aesthetics. Grants: Not explicitly listed in text She co-convenes the Postgraduate Doctoral Seminar in English Literature and contributes to modules like Textualities and Materialities. Her research has been presented internationally, including talks at the Secret Poetry event and Edinburgh's IASH institute.

Sander HölsgensView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• Urban Geographies
• Sensory Studies
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Sander Hölsgens is an Assistant Professor at Leiden University's Leiden Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, affiliated with the Social and Behavioural Sciences faculty. He holds a PhD from University College London (UCL) and specializes in practice-led visual ethnography, focusing on skateboarding's sociocultural dimensions. His research explores skateboarding's impact on urban spaces, sensory experiences of movement, and subcultural pedagogies. Key educational background: PhD in Anthropology (UCL), prior academic training in cultural studies. His work bridges anthropology, urban studies, and sensory studies, emphasizing embodied knowledge and public space activism. Research interests include skateboarding's role in shaping urban environments, the sensory dimensions of skate culture, and skateboarding's intersections with sportification, activism, and inclusive education. He has published two major books: Skateboarding and the Senses (2024, co-authored with Brian Glenney) and Skate/worlds (2024, co-authored with Adelina Ong). These works analyze skateboarding's sensory pedagogy, socio-emotional resilience, and its transformative potential in education and urban policy. Media engagements include commentary on skateboarding's cultural shifts (Leidsch Dagblad, De Morgen) and public lectures on skate culture's sociological significance. His writing spans academic journals, edited volumes, and accessible blogs discussing technical pedagogy and experimental ethnographic methods.

John HardingView profile

Lecturer

• Computational Design
• Architectural Structures
• Decarbonisation & Biomaterials
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Dr. John Harding is a Lecturer in Architecture at the University of Reading, where he serves as the BSc Architecture Admissions Tutor and teaches architectural technology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is affiliated with the Department of Architecture within the School of Architecture, focusing on digital strategies for reducing embodied carbon in response to the climate emergency. PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2017) EngD, University of Bath, UK (2015) BA (Hons) Mathematics, The Open University, UK (2011) MSc Architecture: Computing and Design, University of East London, UK (2008) BSc (Hons) General Architectural Studies, University of Bath, UK (2002) His research lies at the intersection of computational design, architectural structures, and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on decarbonisation, biomaterials, evolutionary design, and AI applications in architecture. He explores how digital tools can bridge architecture and structural engineering, fostering innovative, low-carbon building solutions. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in computational and sustainable architecture, including work on bamboo gridshells, cellulose-based 3D printing, interactive evolution in design, and parametric modeling. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on integrating advanced computation with ecological responsibility and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Harding is a Member of the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), recognizing his professional standing and teaching excellence. He has contributed to significant research projects and pavilion designs, including the UWE Research Pavilion 2016 and the Ongreening Pavilion, often working in collaborative teams. His work is supported by a strong record of conference and journal publications, indicating active engagement in the academic and design communities.

Diana FloreaView profile

Lecturer

• Romanian Philology
• Cultural Studies
• Arts Management
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Diana Florea is a Lecturer at the Department of Romance Studies, Faculty of Letters and Arts, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu. She holds a doctoral degree and specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of linguistics, cultural studies, and arts management. Her work critically examines the role of language in cybersecurity, the impact of digital technologies on traditional religious practices, and organizational dynamics within cultural institutions like opera houses. Her research interests span Romanian philology, ethical implications of emerging technologies, and the interplay between spiritual expression and visual/performing arts. She has conducted comparative studies on European opera houses, analyzing architectural design's financial impacts and contrasting funding models between Bucharest and Vienna. Recent work explores non-verbal communication in musical performance and the representation of 'otherness' in Romanian literary discourse. Florea's publications bridge humanities and technology, addressing topics such as ransomware detection through linguistic metrics and data privacy challenges in higher education. She maintains an active role in academic administration, contributing to institutional reforms and quality culture debates. Her research has been presented at international conferences including ALGCR 2019 and the Eastern European Literary Studies in Sync conference. She actively participates in university initiatives like the International Week program, promoting transnational academic collaboration.

Eva Balada RosaView profile

Lecturer

• Foreign language didactics
• Suggestopedia
• Interculturality
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Eva Balada Rosa is a language instructor in the Department of Romance Studies at the University of Siegen's Faculty of Humanities. She specializes in teaching Spanish and Catalan as foreign languages with a distinctive 'learning with all senses' methodology. Her teaching portfolio includes courses ranging from beginner Spanish (A1) to advanced business Spanish (C1), as well as specialized courses for future language teachers and engineering students requiring language skills. Dr. Balada Rosa's research centers on innovative language teaching methodologies, particularly kinesthetic and multisensory approaches. She is renowned for her work in suggestopedia, interculturality, and emotional intelligence in language education. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes creating respectful classroom environments where students feel accepted as individuals while developing autonomy in learning through visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and kinesthetic elements. Her publication record demonstrates consistent development in language teaching methodology, evolving from foundational kinesthetic approaches to comprehensive frameworks incorporating plurilingualism, interculturality, and digital learning environments. The recurring themes across her work highlight her commitment to making language learning more effective through sensory engagement and emotional connection. Dr. Balada Rosa has extensive international experience conducting teacher training workshops across Germany, Argentina, Canada, Spain, Philippines, USA, and Russia. She has trained teachers in suggestopedia and adult education frameworks in North Rhine-Westphalia, covering diverse topics from multisensory language activities to stress management techniques for educators. She has implemented innovative teaching approaches including excursions to Catalan territories for immersive language and culture experiences. Since 2021, she has successfully offered language and culture courses using all senses in Tamarit, which she expanded in 2023 to include personal and professional development themes for alumni. She supervises final projects for IPEM (Engineering with Languages) students and has developed specialized courses that bridge language skills with professional requirements.

Maxime PetitView profile

Researcher

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Cognitive Development
• Autobiographical Memory
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Dr. Maxime Petit is a Researcher in the Personal Robotics Lab at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He joined the lab in June 2014 as part of the FP7 WYSIWYD project. His research focuses on human-robot interaction, child development theories, autobiographical memory systems, and language learning in humanoid robots, particularly using the iCub platform. He holds a Ph.D. from the Neurosciences and Cognition doctoral school at University Lyon1 (2014) and degrees from the University of Paris-Sud and INSA Lyon. His work emphasizes leveraging stories and social interaction to develop cognitive capabilities in robots, aligning with the Make-a-Human project’s goals. Key themes in his publications include lifelong learning, multimodal memory integration, and language-based instruction for robotic systems. He has contributed to conferences such as IEEE ICRA, CVPR, and IROS, exploring topics like action learning, kinematic matching, and procedural memory emergence. Publications highlight advancements in robots’ ability to learn through social interaction, with a focus on grammar acquisition, cooperative task coordination, and human-like movement dynamics. Despite extensive research output, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His current role involves advancing developmental robotics through interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science.

Daniel YaminsView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
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Associate Professor Daniel Yamins holds dual appointments in Stanford University's Department of Psychology and Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, particularly in understanding how biological and artificial systems process visual information and learn physical dynamics. He leads the NeuroAILab, which develops computational models to explain neural processes in perception, cognition, and development. Yamins earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University in 2008. His work integrates machine learning, cognitive science, and neuroimaging to bridge gaps between biological and artificial intelligence. Key projects include the BabyView dataset, which captures infants' visual experiences, and Physion++, a benchmark for evaluating physical scene understanding in humans and machines. His research interests span object perception, counterfactual reasoning, 3D scene understanding, and developmental robotics. Recent work emphasizes self-supervised learning, world modeling, and the design of image-computable neural network architectures that mirror cortical processing. Yamins has contributed to open-source platforms like ThreedWorld for physically realistic simulation and Hyperopt for hyperparameter optimization. His grants and collaborations include NSF-funded research on neural mechanisms of physical scene understanding and NIH-backed studies on neurodevelopmental processes. He actively bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical AI applications, advocating for benchmark-driven model evaluation aligned with biological plausibility.

Patrícia Alves-OliveiraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Embodied Social Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Centered Systems
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Patrícia Alves-Oliveira is an Assistant Professor of Robotics at the University of Michigan, leading the Robot Studio. Her research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction, Embodied Social AI, and Human-Centered Systems, with applications in health, education, and arts. She holds affiliations with MIDAS, ESC, and OSL, and teaches courses like 'Human Evaluation of Robot Systems' and 'Design for Human-Robot Interaction.' Her work integrates robotics, psychology, and design to create robots that are both functional and aesthetically engaging. Notable projects include the AURA project (winner of the ICRA 2025 HRI Award) and YOLO, a creativity-stimulating robot. She has secured grants such as the NSF EAGER Award and DARPA Faculty Award. Recent achievements include launching the 'Robo Reflections' HRI reading group, advising students like Atharva Kashyap and Grace Pan, and presenting keynotes at AAAI Symposia and FARI Conferences. Her research emphasizes real-world deployment and ethical design, with a focus on marginalized populations like incarcerated youth. Awards include the Best Paper Award at HRI 2021 and multiple recognitions for her contributions to creative AI systems. Her lab collaborates across disciplines, hosting visiting scholars and organizing workshops on topics like theory-grounded HRI and participatory design.

Joshua R. de LeeuwView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Cognitive Science
• Behavioral Experiment Software
• Online Experimentation
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Joshua R. de Leeuw is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Science at Vassar College, where he has been since 2016. His work focuses on developing open-source software tools for behavioral experiments, notably creating jsPsych , a widely-used JavaScript library for online experiments. He also leads research in computational modeling, learning processes, and the integration of cognitive science principles into educational technology and gaming. Education: PhD in Cognitive Science and Psychological & Brain Sciences from Indiana University (2016); BA in Cognitive Science from Vassar College (2008). Research Interests include: Development and application of web-based research tools Online experimentation and open science practices Deep learning applications in behavioral research Robotics and embodied cognition Collaborative open-source software ecosystems Notable Achievements: Recipient of NIH funding for the project "Psych-DS: A FAIR data standard for behavioral datasets" (collaboration with MIT) Creator of DataPipe , a tool connecting experiments to the Open Science Framework Maintainer of the jsPsych project, used globally for behavioral research Current Projects include: Developing deep-learning-based eye-tracking systems for online experiments Exploring LLM-based educational tools for structured classroom interactions Building video games that integrate cognitive science experiments Teaching Roles: Courses on cognitive science, computational modeling, deep learning, robotics, and research methods. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Vassar Cognitive Science Department and affiliated with open-source communities like jspsych and ManyClasses.

Noah CowanView profile

Professor

• Systems Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Control Theory
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Noah Cowan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. He leads the Locomotion in Mechanical and Biological Systems (LIMBS) laboratory, an interdisciplinary research group that bridges engineering, neuroscience, and integrative biology to study movement in animals and robots. His research focuses on understanding the neural and biomechanical control of locomotion, using experimental and computational approaches to uncover principles of sensory guidance, feedback control, and motor adaptation. Key areas include path integration in place cells, sensorimotor adaptation in weakly electric fish, and embodied control in insects and mammals. Systems and Computational Neuroscience Feedback and Control Theory in Biological Systems Biomechanics and Robotics Neural Circuits and Motor Control Sensorimotor Integration and Active Sensing The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying control theory to neuroscience, particularly in understanding how organisms use sensory feedback to guide movement. Work spans from fundamental neural mechanisms in rodents and fish to applications in prosthetics and robotics. A recurring theme is the role of feedback in stabilizing movement and enabling adaptation. Noah Cowan has not been mentioned with any scientific awards in the provided text. He actively mentors a diverse team of researchers, including postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, and undergraduate researchers. His lab has secured funding to support interdisciplinary projects that integrate biology and engineering. While specific grants are not listed, the scope and publication record suggest sustained support from federal and private research agencies. The LIMBS lab develops advanced experimental platforms such as the Dome virtual reality system for rodents and high-precision tracking tools, enabling cutting-edge studies in freely moving animals and bio-inspired robots.

Isidoro Michan-GuindiView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Architectural Design
• Architectural Theory
• Visual Representation
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Isidoro Michan-Guindi (b. 1990, Mexico City) is a Visiting Critic at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, where he teaches Option Studio and History & Theory seminars. Trained at Cornell (B.Arch 2015) and Princeton (M.Arch 2018), he established Taller Isidoro Michan-Guindi in Mexico City in 2019, operating as a thriving laboratory for architectural experimentation. His research explores the intersection of architectural design with animal behavior, particularly bowerbird courtship structures, examining how forced perspective, visual deception, and ornamental beauty inform architectural practice. Michan-Guindi's work questions fundamental architectural concepts such as composition, gravity, comfort and functionality through cardboard models, concrete prototypes, and electro-robotic components that transform into intelligent architectural proposals ranging from door handles to housing towers. His publications analyze architecture through biological and aesthetic lenses, with notable works including 'Charade Aesthetics: A Foray into the Bowerbirds' Courtship Structures' (2018) and 'RAW DWELLING' (2020). His recent 'Hybrid Creatures' exhibition at Liga DF (2023) showcased projects embodying his concept of architecture that is 'half building, half something else' with strong animistic qualities. Princeton University Fellowship (2016-2018) AAP Cornell, Charles Goodwin Sands Memorial Award (2015) Graduate Certificate in Media and Modernity, Princeton University (2018) Michan-Guindi's studio functions as an active research laboratory where traditional architectural boundaries dissolve. His team—including Mariel Avilés Mariscal, Luis Iván Méndez González, and Leslie Pascoe Chalke—collaborates with international partners like Mads Bjørn Christiansen and Cristina Díaz Moreno y Efrén García Grinda. Current projects include the Column House in Valle de Bravo (2021-present), which exemplifies his exploration of circular-to-square transitions, floating structures, and architectural ornamentation that challenges conventional spatial organization.