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• Video Coding
• Medical Imaging
• Video Processing
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Mary Comer serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering, a position she has held continuously since August 2005. Prior to this academic appointment, she accumulated ten years of industrial research experience (1995-2005) at Thomson in Carmel, Indiana, specializing in video technologies for diverse entertainment and security applications. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University (1995) Dr. Comer's research program centers on video coding and medical imaging , building directly upon her industrial background in video processing for high-definition DVD, Internet video delivery, satellite television, and security/surveillance systems. This work bridges theoretical signal processing with practical implementations in consumer multimedia and healthcare imaging domains, emphasizing real-world applicability of engineering solutions. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material. Details regarding graduate student mentorship, research grant funding, and laboratory facilities were not specified in the provided text, though her dual industry-academia trajectory suggests strong translational research capabilities.

Adam J. WilsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Music
• Computational Creativity
• Music Improvisation
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Adam J. Wilson is an Associate Professor and Director of Emerging Media Technology in the Department of Entertainment Technology at the School of Technology & Design, City University of New York (CUNY). His research focuses on computational creativity in music improvisation, developing software for real-time collaboration between computers and human musicians. Education: Ph.D. in Music Composition from the University of California, San Diego Master of Music from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College Research Interests: Dr. Wilson's primary research area is computer music, with an emphasis on computational creativity in improvisation. He develops systems for real-time musical collaboration between humans and computers, using algorithmic composition and generative techniques. His performances on the fretless electric guitar have taken him to international venues including Tokyo, Paris, and Montreal. He co-founded and directs the New York City Electroacoustic Improvisation Summit, an annual concert series at City Tech. Professional Background: Before joining City Tech, Dr. Wilson spent eight years as a software engineer in the tech industry, working on web development and SaaS applications. Additionally, he is a certified secondary school teacher and has experience teaching in the New York City public school system.

Fabio PellaciniView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Science
• 3D Design
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Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Previously held faculty positions at Sapienza Università di Roma (Associate and Full Professor), Dartmouth College (Assistant and Associate Professor), and Cornell University (Visiting Assistant Professor). Also worked in the R&D division of Pixar Animation Studios. Dr. Pellacini received an MS and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Cornell University and a Laurea degree in Physics from the University of Parma. His research focuses on using Computer Graphics methods to solve design problems, with emphasis on the design, creative and entertainment industries. His group combines algorithms and efficient systems to allow professional designers as well as novices to create 3D scenes with significantly less effort. They investigate algorithms based on numerical methods and machine learning to enable intuitive and interactive editing of complex environments. Key research areas include appearance design (patterns, materials, and lights), appearance fabrication, evaluation and visualization of designers' workflows, and cloud-based collaborative design. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on procedural modeling, appearance design, and collaborative 3D content creation. His work bridges the gap between theoretical computer graphics research and practical applications for designers and artists, with significant contributions to node-based editing systems, boolean operations on surfaces, and differentiable rendering techniques for appearance design. NSF CAREER Award Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship Nominated as Junior Faculty Fellow for Sapienza's Scuola Superiore di Studi Avanzi Dr. Pellacini has supervised numerous students and has been actively involved in research grants related to computer graphics and design systems. He teaches Computer Graphics, Introduction to Scientific Python, and Programming courses at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, continuing a long teaching career that spans multiple institutions including Sapienza University of Rome and Dartmouth College. He leads a research group focused on developing innovative tools for 3D design and content creation, with applications spanning from entertainment to industrial design. His work on collaborative design systems, appearance editing interfaces, and procedural modeling techniques continues to shape how designers interact with 3D content creation tools.

Carlos Lasarte GonzálezView profile

Lecturer

• Animation
• Digital Arts
• Graphic Design
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Carlos Lasarte González serves as a Lecturer in Digital Arts at Camilo José Cela University (UCJC), teaching 2D Computer Graphics and Postproduction since September 2019. He concurrently holds teaching positions at the International University of La Rioja (BIND program) for Television Design and Animation since 2017, and at Voxel School for Motion Graphics and Art Direction since 2016. Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Complutense University of Madrid (with Erasmus at University of Fine Arts, Hamburg) Advanced Degree in Digital Cinema, Trazos School PhD candidate in Fine Arts, Complutense University of Madrid Research and Professional Focus: His expertise encompasses Animation (2D and 3D), Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Post-production, Motion Graphics, and Art Direction. With a dual career in academia and industry, he integrates practical creative direction with pedagogical instruction, emphasizing contemporary digital media production techniques and their application in advertising and entertainment. Academic Guidance: Since February 2019, he has served as a TFG (Final Degree Project) Tutor at BIND, supervising undergraduate capstone projects. He founded Le Pixel studio in 2016, which operates as a creative hub for animation projects serving international clients including Estrella Galicia, Wayra Germany, and Angeliny Beauty.

Marco TempestView profile

Research Fellow

• Immersive Technology
• Digital Illusion
• Future Technologies
• +3 more

Marco Tempest is a Directors Fellow at the MIT Media Lab and serves as a creative consultant for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. As executive director of NYC MagicLab, he leads a science consortium exploring digital illusion and immersive technology applications across media, marketing, and entertainment sectors. His work focuses on prototyping future technologies through experiential interfaces. Tempest specializes in developing immersive experiences that blend illusion with emerging technologies. His research intersects creative technology, human-computer interaction, and generative AI, with recent explorations in AI-driven interactive experiences showcased through projects like 'Ada Lovelace reimagined'.

Katharina Kleinen-von KönigslöwView profile

Professor

• Digital Communication
• Political Communication
• Sustainability Communication
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Prof. Dr. Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöw is Professor of Journalism and Communication Studies, specializing in digital communication and sustainability, at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. She has held this position since August 2016 and additionally serves as Co-speaker and head of Data Literacy Education in interdisciplinary courses and as Program Director for the Erasmus Mundus Master "Journalism, Media and Globalisation" since October 2017. Previously, she served as Vice Dean for Studies and Teaching at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences from October 2018 to December 2021. Her research centers on digital communication and its effects on political public spheres, with particular focus on sustainability topics. She investigates political communication via social networks and smartphones, sustainability debates in digital spaces, transformations of political public spheres through digitization (including individualization, transnationalization, and entertainment), dysfunctions of digital public spheres (misinformation and filter bubbles), and transnational communication across different media systems. Her methodological expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with special emphasis on digital research methods. Professor Kleinen-von Königslöw's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on comparative cross-national analysis of digital phenomena, examining how digital communication patterns vary across different political and cultural contexts. Her work on conspiracy theories, climate communication, and political discourse reveals how digital platforms shape contemporary public debates. She employs innovative methodological approaches including digital ethnography, automated content analysis, and computational social science techniques to analyze large-scale digital communication patterns. Her teaching responsibilities for Summer Semester 2025 include courses such as "Datenwelten II: Reflexion der Datenwelten," "Inhaltsanalyse," "News-Use on the Smartphone," and "Forschungsdesign," reflecting her expertise in digital communication, data literacy, and research methodology. Her academic trajectory includes previous positions at the University of Zurich and the University of Vienna, demonstrating her international research profile in communication studies.

Dietmar NedbalView profile

Professor

• Enterprise 2.0
• Cloud Computing
• Success Factor Analysis
• +4 more

Dietmar Nedbal is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Steyr, where he works at the Research Center Steyr DBx - Digital Business Institute focusing on Digital Transformation. With an ORCID identifier of 0000-0002-7596-0917, he has established himself as a significant researcher in digital business fields. His research interests span Enterprise 2.0, Cloud Computing, Success Factor Analysis, Cloud Services, Business Process Management, Information Security, and Digital Transformation. Nedbal's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly in how digital technologies transform organizational processes and strategies. Nedbal has published 55 scholarly works including conference contributions, journal articles, and book chapters. His research shows a clear trajectory from early work on enterprise social software to contemporary research on cloud services, explainable AI, and information security. His publication "Scenario-Based Requirements Elicitation for User-Centric Explainable AI: A Case in Fraud Detection" (2020) has garnered significant attention with 61 Scopus citations, indicating its impact in the field. Among his notable projects are QSemIDM (Qualification seminar "Industrial Data Manager", 2020-2021), QSemDTM: Digital Transfer Manager (2017), and OptiCloud (2012-2014). These projects reflect his focus on practical digital transformation initiatives with industry applications. Nedbal has supervised 11 students' work and remains active in the academic community with 26 recorded scientific activities including presentations and invited talks. His most recent scheduled activity was "A Model for the Evaluation of User Satisfaction with Recommendation Systems of Entertainment Platforms" in October 2024.

Miguel Godinho MatosView profile

Professor

• Operations Management
• Data Science
• Digitalization
• +4 more

Miguel Godinho Matos is a Full Professor of Information Systems and Management at the Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics, with a visiting research affiliation at Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University. His academic journey includes degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Technical University of Lisbon. Education: Agregação (2021), Ph.D. (2013), M.Sc. (2011) in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University M.Sc. (2007) and B.Sc. (2005) in Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico Miguel’s research examines how digitalization transforms consumer behavior and product distribution strategies. His work spans creative industries, social network analysis, peer influence, and data protection laws, utilizing field experiments and Big Data Analytics. He has published in top journals like Management Science and Information Systems Research . His recent publications highlight trends in digital piracy prevention, GDPR compliance, binge-watching dynamics, and social influence in mobile networks. These contributions blend technical rigor with policy insights. Scientific Awards: Early Career Awards from the Information Systems Society (2019) and Association of Information Systems (2019) Miguel serves as Associate Editor for Management Information Systems Quarterly and participates in collaborative research initiatives like Carnegie Mellon’s Initiative for Digital Entertainment and Analytics (IDEA), integrating interdisciplinary perspectives into his work.

Jing ZhaoView profile

Lecturer

• Environmental Engineering
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
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Dr. Jing (Camille) Zhao is a Lecturer and DECRA Research Fellow at the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering (MERE) at UNSW Sydney. She completed her Ph.D. in 2022 at the Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC), University of Queensland, and previously served as a Research Fellow at UQ's Sustainable Minerals Institute. Education: Ph.D., Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC), University of Queensland (2022) Her research focuses on sustainable mining, biohydrometallurgy, microbiology, and biotechnology. She leverages microbial processes to develop innovative solutions for the mining industry, with a strong commitment to environmental rehabilitation and ecological practice. Her work also extends to gas sensor development for underground mining and biological wastewater treatment. Her research has been published in high-impact journals such as Environmental Science & Technology , Nature Communications , and Water Research , with recent articles addressing platform governance, digital labor dynamics, and cultural system reforms. These works reflect her interdisciplinary approach to understanding institutional structures and technological impacts. Scientific Awards: Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) (2024–2027) Dr. Zhao is available to supervise Ph.D. and M.Phil. students. Her supervision areas include environmental engineering, biotechnology, and waste management. She is based at UNSW Sydney in Room 159, Old Main Building, Randwick NSW 2052, Australia.

Costin BadicaView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Blockchain
• +13 more

Costin Badica is a University Professor at the University of Craiova, affiliated with the Faculty of Automatic Control, Computers and Electronics. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , Multi-Agent Systems , and Explainable AI . Position: Professor Location: Office 303, Blvd. Decebal no. 107, Craiova, Romania Contact: costin.badica@ucv.ro Professor Badica's work spans Internet of Things , Blockchain , and Intelligent Distributed Systems , with recent publications on decentralized federated learning , agent-based simulations , and emotional recommender systems . He actively contributes to academic conferences like the Balkan Conference in Informatics . Key research trends include AI explainability in job markets, privacy-preserving algorithms , and optimization of industrial systems . He also explores quantum computing applications and bio-inspired approaches in digital image evolution.

• Educational Technology
• Cognitive Development
• Mathematics Education
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Dr. Adam Kenneth Dubé is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University's Faculty of Education . As Director of the Technology, Learning, & Cognition (TLC) Lab , he specializes in educational technology, cognitive development, and mathematical learning. His research explores tablet-based education, digital home numeracy practices, and children's interactions with smart assistants, funded by SSHRC and Fonds de Recherche du Québec. He has authored the book Understanding Tablets from Early Childhood to Adulthood: Encounters with Touch Technology and contributed to UN Digital Learning Guidelines. PhD in Psychology (University of Regina) MA in Psychology (University of Regina) Postdoctoral Research Fellow (University of Toronto) His work combines learning sciences and educational technology to address critical questions about digital learning efficacy. Articles highlight his focus on app store analysis, game-based pedagogy, and digital numeracy frameworks. Recent publications examine how user ratings influence app selection and how digital tools reshape mathematical cognition. Scientific Awards and Grants: SSHRC Insight Grant (2021) MITACS Accelerate (2020-2021) SSHRC Insight Grant (2020-2021) SSHRC Insight Development Grant (multiple 2019-2022) McGill Faculty of Education Distinguished Teacher Award AERA/SRCD Joint Fellow Research Trends show consistent exploration of educational technology's dual role in entertainment and learning, with recent work analyzing smart speakers' impact on children's understanding of artificial minds and AI communication.

Erik van der SpekView profile

Assistant Professor

• Game Design
• Playful Interaction
• Augmented Reality
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Erik van der Spek is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Industrial Design department. He serves as the research director of the TU/e Game/Play Lab and holds leadership roles in the IFIP Technical Committee on Entertainment Computing (TC14). Research Focus: Designing games and play experiences for entertainment, learning, vitality, and empathy Leadership: Steering Committee Member of ICEC, former Program Chair of ICEC, Student Game Competition Chair for CHI Play and ICEC His work explores the intersection of playful interaction and immersive technologies, particularly AR. He investigates how fantasy elements and magic circles create cathartic mediated presence experiences and stimulate novel worldviews. Recent studies examine AR tabletop gaming perspectives, fantasy's cognitive impact, and pedagogical framework development. Key publication trends include: Augmented Reality integration in game design Fantasy's role in educational contexts Player journey analysis Cross-cultural and age-adaptive learning systems Second-person perspective mechanics Immersive educational experiences He supervises over 60 student games annually and teaches courses like 'Design for Games & Play I/II' and 'Project 2 Design'. His research has received funding from the China Scholarship Council (grant ID: 201806790091).

Hye Min KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Media for Public Health Promotion
• Communication Technologies in Health and Wellbeing
• Health Behavior and Persuasion

Hye Min Kim is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research focuses on the intersection of communication technologies, public health promotion, and health behavior persuasion. PhD in Communication from University of Southern California (2022) MA in Communication from Yonsei University (2016) BA in Mass Communication from Yonsei University (2014) Her research examines how digital communication tools address public health challenges through computational analysis of social media and experimental methods. Key areas include health stigma reduction, vaccination promotion, and misinformation management. Recent work analyzes anti-stigma campaigns using m-health apps, partisan framing of pandemic policies, and network strategies for health communication. Articles span topics from HPV vaccine messaging to e-cigarette regulation debates. Kim employs mixed-method approaches combining behavioral experiments, meta-analysis, and large-scale social media data analysis to understand technology's role in health decision-making among underserved populations.

Ran ZhaoView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Air Pollution
• +5 more

Ran Zhao leads an active research group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta, focusing on atmospheric chemistry and its intersection with environmental health. The Zhao Research Group employs a multidisciplinary approach combining laboratory experiments, ambient measurements, and computer simulations to investigate critical air quality issues. Research priorities include: Atmospheric aerosol formation and evolution Indoor air quality monitoring using innovative low-cost sensors Chemical partitioning of pollutants in indoor environments Third-hand exposure pathways from nicotine delivery systems Emissions from solid fuel combustion sources Recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding formaldehyde emissions from entertainment fog machines, brown carbon behavior in Himalayan regions, and microbial volatile organic compounds in indoor settings. The group's work on cow dung burning emissions has provided crucial data for developing regions where this fuel source is prevalent. Their research on iodometry matrix effects has important implications for analytical chemistry methodologies. Dr. Zhao mentors a diverse team of graduate students and research associates, with Jessica completing the first MSc degree in the group in January 2021. Current members include Timothy, Shuang, Vikram, Tania, Max, and several undergraduate researchers who contribute to ongoing projects. The group has secured funding through the University of Alberta's Campus Sustainability Grant and maintains strong collaborations with institutions like SUSTech. Notable research impacts include media coverage of the humidifier study by Global News and CTV News, demonstrating the group's commitment to translating scientific findings for public benefit. The laboratory regularly hosts visitors including university leadership, showcasing the group's prominence within the institution.

• 3D Animation
• Game Design
• Computer Graphics
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Adam Blair serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the 3D Animation and Game Design program at the University of the Incarnate Word, contributing to the institution's academic framework through practical instruction in digital media arts and creative technologies. His research and teaching interests center on 3D Animation, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Interactive Media, Digital Art, and Virtual Reality, reflecting a focus on cutting-edge digital content creation and immersive experience development across entertainment, education, and simulation domains. These disciplines emphasize both technical proficiency and artistic innovation in evolving interactive media landscapes. No scientific awards or major recognitions were documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams was not provided in the current directory listing.