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Courtney N. Reed is a Lecturer in Digital Technologies at Loughborough University London, where she joined in November 2023. She maintains a dual role as a visiting research fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. Her academic journey includes a BMus in Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music (2016), followed by an MSc (2018) and PhD (2023) in Computer Science from Queen Mary University of London. Prior to her current position, she completed postdoctoral research at both the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and King's College London. Bachelor of Music: Electronic Production and Design, Berklee College of Music (2016) Master of Science: Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London (2018) Doctor of Philosophy: Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London (2023) Dr. Reed's research explores the entangled relationships between humans, bodies, instruments, and technology in music interaction, with particular focus on vocal electromyography (VoxEMG) and the vocalist-voice relationship. Her work incorporates feminist and post-human theories to examine sociopolitical contexts within arts technology, aiming to design for creativity while acknowledging individual, messy bodies in artistic practice. She has developed an open-source platform for vocal electromyography to investigate how biosignal feedback changes understanding and perception of the body in vocal performance. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges music technology, human-computer interaction, and embodied interaction studies. Analysis of Dr. Reed's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on embodied interaction in music technology, with particular emphasis on vocal performance, biosignal feedback, and the philosophical underpinnings of digital instrument design. Her work consistently integrates theoretical frameworks like Karen Barad's agential realism with practical applications in digital musical instruments. Key trends include the exploration of ambiguity in data representation, the sociocultural dimensions of timbre in instrument design, and the development of novel methodologies for understanding embodied musical experiences through micro-phenomenology and ethnographic approaches. ACM SIGCHI Outstanding Dissertation Award (2024) for her thesis 'Imagining & Sensing: Understanding and Extending the Vocalist-Voice Relationship Through Biosignal Feedback' Best Newcomer Award at Loughborough University London's Community Awards Celebration (2024) Dr. Reed actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization and leadership roles. She serves as Member-at-Large on the NIME Board, previously chaired papers for NIME 2024, and co-organized the IBM SkillsBuild Sprint at Loughborough London. She has also chaired sessions at the ACM TEI Conference and co-chaired the Student Design Competition. Her collaborative work spans multiple institutions and includes significant contributions to interdisciplinary projects that bridge music, technology, and human experience. She has been instrumental in developing the senSInt research group and the RaveNET wearable network project. Dr. Reed leads the senSInt research group which focuses on sensorimotor interaction in music and performance contexts. The group develops innovative technologies including the VoxEMG platform for vocal electromyography, the Bones anti-corset for vocal performance, and the RaveNET network of wearable biosensing nodes. These projects explore the intersection of biosignals, embodied interaction, and musical expression, creating novel frameworks for understanding how technology mediates human creativity and performance. The group frequently collaborates with musicians, technologists, and theorists to develop and test these systems in real-world performance contexts.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Digital Instrument Design
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Heidi Biggs is an Assistant Professor in the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology. Her work bridges posthuman theory with design practices, focusing on narrative forms of knowledge, queer entanglements with land histories, and sustainability through interdisciplinary mapping. She teaches courses like 'Principles of Interaction Design' and 'The Computer Expressive,' emphasizing creative and critical approaches to technology and society. Her research explores intersections of HCI, environmental design, and critical theory, with notable projects on AI ethics, rural queer communities on TikTok, and the legacy of redlining in sustainability. She employs methods like multispecies ethnography and speculative design to challenge normative technological and ecological frameworks. Biggs' recent work includes analyzing hallucinations in NLP systems and developing embodied data mapping techniques that intertwine bodily, environmental, and digital data. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to critical design and posthuman studies reflect impactful scholarly engagement. Her courses and research emphasize participatory futuring and collective healing, addressing systemic inequities in technology and environmental policy. While no advising or grants are detailed, her projects often involve collaborative, community-oriented approaches to design innovation.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Design Research
• Posthuman Studies
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Andrew McPherson is a Professor of Musical Interaction at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science and the Centre for Multimodal AI. He leads the Augmented Instruments Laboratory, a research team focused on music technology and interdisciplinary collaboration. His work bridges electrical engineering, composition, and human-computer interaction, emphasizing the creation of new tools for musicians through hardware/software interfaces and expressive performance modeling. McPherson's research interests include augmented instruments, digital signal processing, and the design of intuitive musical interfaces. He has pioneered projects like the Bela embedded platform and the Magnetic Resonator Piano, emphasizing practical applications in traditional and experimental music venues. Collaborations with artists and industry inform his approach, ensuring research outputs are artistically relevant and accessible. Education & Expertise: Trained in electrical engineering and composition, McPherson combines technical proficiency with artistic sensibility. His lab’s projects, such as the TouchKeys and hackable instruments, highlight his focus on democratizing music technology. Grants & Awards: He holds a Royal Academy of Engineering Senior Research Fellowship (2021–2026) and an ERC Consolidator Grant (2023–2027). He co-leads the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence and Music, fostering future researchers in AI-driven music innovation. Labs/Teams: The Augmented Instruments Lab collaborates across disciplines, with dual affiliation at Queen Mary and Imperial College London’s Dyson School of Design Engineering. The lab’s work spans from foundational research to industry partnerships, including spinout company Augmented Instruments Ltd, which supports maker communities and industry consultancy.

• Music Computing
• New Interfaces for Musical Expression
• Digital Signal Processing
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Christopher Frauenberger is a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the IT University of Linz . His research bridges philosophy and design to explore relationships between humans and digital technologies, focusing on Entanglement HCI and PANDORA philosophy circle . He actively engages with neurodiverse groups , particularly autistic children, and examines ethics in design through roles like ACM SIGCHI Ethics Board and Interdisciplinary Transformation University affiliations. Education : PhD in Human-Computer Interaction Research Areas : Participatory Design, Assistive Technologies, Social Play, Ethics in HCI His recent work explores diversity computing and inclusive design spaces , emphasizing relational agency and performative perspectives . Publications address smart technologies for children , critical design methodologies , and value-driven innovation . Supervisions include doctoral work on post-project toolkits and value-driven meeting rooms . He advocates for posthumanist design and critical reflections on technology's societal impact.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Posthumanism
• Entanglement HCI
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Johan Redström is a Professor of Design at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID), part of Umeå University. He has led UID's PhD program and research strategy since 2012 and served as its Rector from 2015 to 2018. His academic journey spans philosophy, electronic music, and design, with a PhD in philosophy and a focus on design research since 2001. Current roles include adjunct professorships at the University of Borås and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Research interests center on experimental design practices, sustainable development, and critical theory. He explores how design can address post-industrial challenges through prototyping new practices, questioning foundational concepts like 'form' in dynamic processes. Major projects include the UmArts Art & AI initiative (2023-2028) and 'Designing Democratic Digital Futures,' focusing on algorithmic accountability and contestation. Teaching emphasizes PhD-level design research, including courses on research methodologies, philosophy of design, and design history. He currently supervises 8 PhD students. Notable research outputs include 2024 publications on more-than-human design, AI ethics, and decolonial design frameworks. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for socially engaged and ethically mindful design. Key contributions include rethinking 'Terms of Service' through design interventions and exploring hauntology in AI systems. UID's interdisciplinary environment supports his mission to advance design as a critical and transformative discipline.

• Design Research
• Interaction Design
• Sustainable Development
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Rob Comber is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , affiliated with the Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID) department. His research spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , focusing on social and environmental sustainability , social justice , and feminist design . He explores technology's role in civic society , food systems , and social media through equity-driven design and qualitative social science methods. Research interests include: Democratic technology and equity in access Environmental stewardship via digital systems Feminist and decolonial approaches to HCI Community-driven design practices Smart city sustainability His recent publications highlight sustainable design , colonial archive transformations , and AI labor mapping , emphasizing constraint-based innovation and visceral technology ethics . No scientific awards are listed, and no formal advisees are mentioned. He teaches courses including Digitalization and Sustainable Social Transformation and Human-Computer Interaction .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Sustainability
• Feminism
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Sha Xin Wei is a Professor in the School of Arts, Media, and Engineering (AME) at Arizona State University (ASU), directing the Synthesis Center for responsive environments and improvisation. He also holds roles in the School of Complex Adaptive Systems, ASU-SFI Center for Biosocial Complex Systems, and is an Affiliated Faculty in English. His interdisciplinary work bridges art, philosophy, technology, and anthropology. Education: PhD in Mathematics, with research extending into experimental theater, political activism, and computational media. Key affiliations include the European Graduate School (Philosophy, Art, Critical Theory) and McGill University’s Building21 as a Senior Fellow. Research focuses on responsive environments, media choreography, and urban futures. Notable projects include TGarden (a responsive media space), Heat and Noise urban ecology studies, and investigations into indeterminacy in technology. He explores themes like socio-technical entanglements, material computation, and non-anthropocentric design. Labs/Initiatives: Directs the Synthesis atelier and co-founded the Topological Media Lab (Montreal). Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects blending art and science. Active in grants and fellowships, including ASU-Santa Fe Institute collaborations and Global Futures Scientist designation.

• Responsive Environments
• Media Choreography
• Philosophy of Technology
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Dr. Paulina Yurman is a Wellcome Research Fellow and Lecturer in Industrial Design at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. She is currently leading the Wellcome-funded research project Maternal Machines: Design Speculations about Fantasies of Care (2024–2028), which explores AI and technology in maternal and infant care through speculative design and participatory workshops with diverse stakeholders. PhD, Goldsmiths, University of London (2019) MA, Royal College of Art (1996) DIC, Imperial College London (1996) Her research centers on ambivalence in human-technology relationships, particularly in family and caregiving contexts. Using speculative design, drawing, and material prototyping, she investigates how technologies shape rituals, emotions, and identities in everyday life. Her work critically engages with feminist design, material culture, and psychoanalytic perspectives. The recent publications and projects reflect a strong trajectory in speculative and critical design, especially in maternal health, bodily fluids, and AI. Themes include the defamiliarization of care technologies, entanglements between humans and machines, and non-numerical forms of bodily knowledge. Her visual and workshop-based methods emphasize collaboration and imagination in envisioning alternative technological futures. Scientific awards include: Honorable Mention Award, ACM Creativity & Cognition Conference (2021) She has advised and collaborated with researchers and practitioners across design, HCI, AI ethics, medical humanities, and maternal health. Her work has been supported by major grants, including the Wellcome Trust and EPSRC. She has led workshops and presented at institutions such as KTH, Imperial College, and the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. Dr. Yurman leads the Drawing Conversations initiative, a collaborative drawing practice that bridges disciplines through visual dialogue with scholars in mathematics, physics, and HCI. She also developed the Fluid Speculations method, using watercolour to explore the materiality and ambiguity of care technologies.

• Speculative Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Design Research
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Tone Bratteteig is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Informatics, specializing in design of information systems and human-computer interaction. She leads the Informatics study program focusing on design, use, and interaction, and holds roles in university governance, including membership in editorial and advisory boards for journals like the Scandinavian Journal of Information Systems and Journal of Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Her research emphasizes participatory design, CSCW, and the sociotechnical implications of digital systems, particularly in public services and healthcare. Notable awards include the University of Oslo Education Prize (2016) and Olav Thon's Prize for outstanding teaching (2018). Bratteteig teaches courses such as IN1060 (Use-Oriented Design) and has supervised numerous master’s theses on topics like chatbots, elderly care technology, and digital public services. Her work explores autonomy in the information society, automation challenges, and the ethical dimensions of AI in design. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to international conferences like NordiCHI and Participatory Design Conferences. Education: Extensive academic background in informatics and design, including foundational contributions to the Florence Project on mutual learning in design. Research Interests: Participatory design methodologies, HCI, CSCW, digital public services, and ethical technology mediation. Grants: Active in securing funding for projects like EquiP (co-design for cooperation) and studies on automation in editorial workflows. Labs/Teams: Member of the Design of Information Systems (DESIGN) and Democracy of Silence research groups.

• Participatory Design
• Design of Information Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Heather Wiltse is an Associate Professor in Design for the Data-Intensive Society at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID), part of Umeå universitet. Her research focuses on design philosophy at the intersection of critical design studies and technology ethics, addressing the evolving role of data-driven systems in society. She leads the project 'Design Philosophy for Things That Change,' exploring responsive technologies' societal implications. Wiltse holds a PhD in Informatics from Indiana University (2013), advised by Erik Stolterman. She has led major grants including the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation project (2018–2021) and contributed to the Horizon 2020-funded DCODE network. She serves on executive boards of the Design Research Society and Society for Philosophy and Technology, and is an associate editor for the Journal of Human-Technology Relations . Her research integrates interdisciplinary perspectives from science and technology studies (STS), human-computer interaction (HCI), and communication studies. Key themes include ethical design practices, digital mediation, and contestable systems in socioeconomic contexts. Recent books include Changing Things: The Future of Objects in a Digital World (2019) and Relating to Things: Design, Technology and the Artificial (2020). She actively engages with design museums as sites for rethinking design education and ethics. Wiltse’s work critiques current design paradigms, advocating for frameworks that address socio-technical complexity. Her articles span topics such as posthumanist analysis of digital contracts, privacy in IoT, and reimagining design pedagogy through feminist methodologies. She collaborates internationally, contributing to conferences like Nordes and EASST4S.

• Design Philosophy
• Digital Society
• Ethics in Design
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Airi Lampinen is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences , Stockholm University , where she co-leads the Stockholm Technology & Interaction Research (STIR) group. She also holds a Docent title in Social Psychology at the University of Helsinki and is a faculty member of the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures research center. Teaching: Design & Information Society course (Masters program) Supervision: Bachelors/Masters theses in HCI/CSCW Her research focuses on interpersonal and economic aspects of networked platforms , including gig work dynamics in the Global South, ethical considerations in autonomous systems, and the role of intimacy in digital technologies. Current projects include the Swedish Research Council (VR) funded Shared Uses of Intimate Technology and WASP-HS project Ethics as Enacted Through Movement . Key themes across her publications include: Platform-mediated labor relations Ethics in algorithmic systems Intimate technology use cases Care practices in digital contexts Account sharing dynamics Community-led technological initiatives Contact: airi@dsv.su.se , airi@iki.fi

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work
• Algorithmic Systems
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Alisha Pradhan is an Assistant Professor in the Informatics department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Her research focuses on human-centered design of technologies for older adults and people with disabilities, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and ethical considerations. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Studies from the University of Maryland-College Park (2022), an M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction (2018), and a B.Tech. in Industrial Design from National Institute of Technology (2015). Research Interests: Dr. Pradhan's work spans assistive technologies, voice interaction design for aging populations, inclusive AI systems, and participatory design methodologies with marginalized communities. Her current projects investigate the use of smart objects and voice assistants to support cognitive aging, while addressing challenges in technology adoption and ethical implications. She also explores sustainable makerspace models for older adults and co-design approaches with people living with dementia. Publications: Her recent work addresses voice assistant personalization for seniors, accessibility of smart home technologies, and frameworks for equitable AI development. Key topics include: ontological categorization of voice agents, multimodal interaction for memory support, and posthumanist perspectives in technology design. Grants & Awards: Active research funding includes NSF-supported projects exploring future-proofing smart technologies for age-related cognitive changes. She has developed curriculum modules integrating accessibility principles into design education. Labs & Collaborations: Maintains an active research website (https://www.alishapradhan.net/) documenting her work. Her lab collaborates with geriatric care organizations and technology firms to translate research into practical solutions for aging-in-place scenarios.

• Assistive Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Aging in Place
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Prof Atau Tanaka is a Professor of Media Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on embodied musical interaction, integrating physiological sensing, machine learning, and participatory design methodologies. He leads the EAVI (Embodied AudioVisual Interaction) group, exploring gestural interfaces, bio-interfaces, and audiovisual systems. Tanaka has held roles at institutions worldwide, including Sony CSL and Apple, and his work spans academic research and artistic performance. His educational background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stanford University and degrees from Harvard and Peabody Conservatory. Research Interests: Embodied interaction, gestural computing, EMG-based musical interfaces, HCI, machine learning for live performance, and interdisciplinary art-science collaborations. Awards include recognition from Ars Electronica and Fraunhofer Institute. Publications highlight his work on telematic performance, EMG-based instruments, and audiovisual user interfaces. He explores topics like latency in networked performance and the entanglement of body signals with artistic expression. Tanaka’s projects include installations like Sonic Womb and collaborations with institutions such as the ZKM and SFMOMA.

• Embodied Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Musical Performance Technology
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Sara Heitlinger is a Reader in Computer Science at City, University of London, where she co-directs the Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design. She is also a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow on the Mosaic project, focusing on More-than-Human Sustainable and Inclusive Smart Cities. Her work bridges computer science, design, and urban sustainability, with a strong emphasis on participatory and creative methods. Education: PhD in Media and Arts Technology, Queen Mary University of London MA in Creative Writing, University of East Anglia BSc in Computer Science, Hebrew University, Israel Sara's research centers on participatory design and more-than-human perspectives in urban technology. She pioneers methods such as multispecies live action roleplay (LARP) to involve non-human stakeholders in co-envisioning sustainable urban futures. Her work critically engages with technologies like AI, blockchain, and networked sensors, aiming to shift smart city paradigms from top-down efficiency to inclusive, nature-based solutions. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in sustainable HCI, focusing on urban food systems, water policy, data justice, and ecological resilience. These works emphasize community collaboration, ethical design, and speculative futures, often involving interdisciplinary teams and non-traditional stakeholders. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Community Collaboration Award for Research, Queen Mary University of London (2017) UNESCO Digital Arts Award (2007) Honourable Mention Award Paper at CHI Sara has successfully led multiple research projects as Principal Investigator, including those funded by EPSRC and Research England. She has supervised several PhD students and actively collaborates with institutions such as UCL, Newcastle University, Goldsmiths, and LSE. Her public engagement includes films and exhibitions that have toured internationally. She is involved in leading research initiatives such as the More-than-Human Smart Urban Decision Making in Water Policy and the More-than-Human Data Interactions in the Smart City projects. She also serves on boards such as Spitalfields City Farm, reflecting her commitment to community-based urban sustainability.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sustainable Smart Cities
• Participatory Design
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Karey Helms is an Associate Professor of Design at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID), part of Umeå University, and a Digital Futures Postdoctoral Fellow at Stockholm University. She holds a BS in Architecture from the University of Virginia, a MFA in Interaction Design from UID, and a PhD in Interaction Design from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Her research explores technology's role in non-traditional contexts such as care settings, outdoor environments, and bodily interactions. Key interests include regenerative material ecologies, ethical design for bodily fluids, and more-than-human design principles. She critiques how technology entangles with nondigital matter, advocating for responsible design that addresses bodily needs and environmental ethics. Her recent publications (2017–2025) focus on HCI, material interactions, and ethical frameworks for emerging technologies. Representative works include studies on 'leaky objects' in design, 'careful design' methodologies, and speculative ethics for bodily fluid interfaces. She has received the Digital Futures Postdoctoral Fellowship, supporting her interdisciplinary work at Stockholm University. While no specific grants or advising details are provided, her prior industry experience in IoT design informs her academic practice.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Interaction Design
• Ethical Technology
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