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Joachim TrebbeView profile

Professor

• Media Analysis
• Research Methods in Communication
• Television Program Research
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Prof. Dr. Joachim Trebbe is a full-time Professor of Journalism and Communication Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, affiliated with the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies under the Department of Political and Social Sciences. His research focuses on media and migration , television program research , hate speech in digital spaces , and methodological developments in communication studies . He has led projects like NOHATE and InfectControl 2020: RAI , and serves on the board of the Mediapulse Foundation . Habilitation (2008): "Ethnische Minderheiten, Massenmedien und Integration" PhD (1996): "Publizistische Vielfalt in lokalen Kommunikationsräumen" Studies at Universities of Göttingen and Leipzig His methodological expertise includes statistical analysis and empirical research , evident in his publications and courses like "Methoden der empirischen Kommunikationsforschung" and "Einführung in die Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie" . His 15 most recent articles span topics from hate speech to television convergence , with keywords in Political Communication , Media Sociology , and Digital Methods . Key sub-fields include cross-cultural media analysis , infotainment dynamics , and algorithmic moderation . Doctoral advisees include Ingy Salama Al-Sayed and Dr. Gergana Baeva , while his network spans institutions like the h1 medienanalyse GmbH Berlin . He is a member of the German Communication and Media Research Association (DGPuK) and the European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA) .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Neural Networks
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José Miguel Santos Espino serves as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Systems at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in Engineering and Architecture with focus on Communications, Computer and Electronic Engineering. His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Data Engineering, with significant contributions to Natural Language Processing and Mobile Application Development. These interests drive innovative student projects addressing real-world challenges through computational solutions. Professor Santos Espino has supervised over twenty bachelor's and master's theses from 2002-2025, guiding students in developing applications for healthcare (LeeMed for visual impairment), business operations (WorkTimer, COT), and entertainment (SweetRunner). His mentorship consistently produces practical, industry-relevant software solutions. As an active member of GIR SIANI (Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Machine Learning and Data Engineering) and IU Intelligent Systems and Numerical Applications research groups, he advances collaborative work in intelligent systems and numerical methods while maintaining strong industry-academia connections through student projects.

Stephen GuyView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Animation
• Artificial Intelligence
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Stephen J. Guy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, computer vision, and robotics, with applications spanning human movement analysis, crowd simulation, and social robotics. He leads the Applied Motion Lab and contributes to interdisciplinary fields like human-centered computing and medical AI. University of Minnesota - Department of Computer Science & Engineering Applied Motion Lab Research intersections: Robotics, AI, Computer Graphics, Human Behavior His research develops AI and computer vision technologies for autonomous robotics and computational analysis of human movement. Key applications include social robotics, game/VR environments, and medical diagnostics. Current projects involve trajectory pattern analysis, crowd navigation algorithms, and behavioral modeling using augmented reality. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in egocentric video analysis for robot learning (2025), collision avoidance frameworks (2020), and predictive crowd simulation (2018). He applies machine learning and optimization techniques across domains, with notable work on bilateral reaching development (2024) and successful smile analysis (2016). Scientific recognition includes: Recipient of Charles E. Bowers Faculty Teaching Award Best Paper Awards in simulation and planning Multidisciplinary collaborations with NIH, NSF, and industry partners As an advisor, he has mentored 5 Ph.D. graduates since 2016, with recent co-advising collaborations. His lab secures funding from NSF (MRI for Tourette Syndrome analysis), NIH (cerebral palsy research), and industry grants like Tesco PLC's trajectory analysis project. Media coverage highlights public impact of his behavioral analysis research.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Game Design
• User Experience
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Daniel Johnson is an Honorary Professor at the School of Psychology , University of Queensland. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Game Design , and User Experience , particularly in the context of digital entertainment and educational technologies. His scholarly work explores the psychological dimensions of user interface design, media interaction, and team dynamics in computational environments. Recent publications highlight trends in Affective Computing , Interactive Systems , and Software Development Pedagogy . Dr. Johnson's contributions to academia are documented through his peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings, though no specific scientific awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text.

Kevin HamiltonView profile

Professor

• Interface Aesthetics and Theory
• Nuclear Weapons and Disarmament
• History of Technology
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Kevin Hamilton is a Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he serves as Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation—Humanities, Arts, and Related Fields. He holds multiple professorial appointments across the university, including in the School of Art and Design, the Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), and the Humanities Research Institute. His work bridges artistic practice, historical research, and theoretical inquiry, focusing on the intersections of technology, culture, and power. Hamilton's educational background includes: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Visual Arts Program: S.M. Visual Studies (2000) Rhode Island School of Design: BFA Painting (1996) His research spans interface aesthetics, nuclear weapons and disarmament, history of technology, photography and film, critical geography, and practice-based research. Hamilton examines how technological systems shape human experience, with particular attention to questions of power, violence, and cultural memory. His work on the Department of Rhythmanalysis explores temporal rhythms in social and technological systems through interactive installations that have been exhibited at venues including the Krannert Art Museum and the Gahlberg Gallery. Hamilton's publication record reveals consistent engagement with nuclear history and its contemporary relevance, with multiple publications examining Pacific nuclear testing sites and the U.S. Air Force Academy's role in shaping atomic modernity. His scholarship demonstrates a commitment to connecting historical analysis with contemporary concerns regarding how technological systems shape social relations and political possibilities, particularly through collaborative projects investigating content moderation, digital interfaces, and community formation. Hamilton's scientific recognition includes: NCA Visual Communication Division Outstanding Book Award (2019) Grants from the National Science Foundation Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities As an educator and administrator, Hamilton has developed numerous interdisciplinary project-based courses that bridge the sciences, arts, and humanities. His administrative work focuses on supporting creative and scholarly research across the humanities and arts. He has presented his work internationally at conferences including ISEA, DEAF, CAA, NCA, and ACM-SIGCHI, and has published in prestigious venues such as Routledge, CCCS, Palm Press, and UCLA publications. His creative work has been supported through residencies at Banff, USC-IML, and Bratislava. Hamilton leads the Department of Rhythmanalysis project, an ongoing artistic and research initiative that explores temporal rhythms in social and technological systems. As Editor-in-Chief of the Leonardo series on MIT Press (beginning in 2025), he will further expand his influence in the field of art and technology scholarship.

Daniel TriplettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Game Art
• Game Technology
• Animation
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Daniel Triplett serves as Assistant Professor of Practice and Assistant Department Head in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute. With over a decade of higher education experience and six years as a lead game industry artist shipping ten titles for companies including Pixar, Marvel Studios, and Nickelodeon, he bridges professional practice with academic instruction in digital entertainment fields. His educational credentials include: M.F.A. in Interactive Media and Game Design from Savannah College of Art and Design (Summa Cum Laude) B.F.A. in Game Art and Design from the Illinois Institute of Art (3.98 GPA) Triplett's research focuses on game art pipelines, environment design, and animation techniques for immersive experiences. His industry background informs pedagogical approaches that prepare students for technical and creative roles in gaming and animation studios, emphasizing professional workflows and portfolio development through hands-on project execution. His professional recognition includes: Summa Cum Laude from Savannah College of Art and Design 3.98 GPA award from Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg Artimation 7: Best Level Design for "The Castle" Artimation 8: Best Team Game for "Das Mutiny" Artimation 10: Best Team Game of the Decade for "Das Mutiny" As an educator at Purdue, Columbia College Chicago, and Tribeca Flashpoint Academy, Triplett mentors students through curriculum development and industry connections. His recent contribution to "A Path to the Game Industry" (Focal Press) establishes professional pathways for emerging talent. The Purdue Game Development program he contributes to achieved #17 in the Princeton Review 2025 rankings.

Samrat GuptaView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Theoretic Modelling
• Information Disorder
• User Engagement
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Samrat Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Information Systems area at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), with additional roles as a Senior Researcher at the University of Agder (Norway) and visiting researcher at Bratislava University of Economics and Business (Slovakia). His academic foundation includes a doctoral fellowship from the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow and a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh. His research centers on four interconnected themes: 1) Network theoretic modelling and analytics, 2) Information disorder driven by social media, 3) User engagement dynamics on digital platforms, and 4) User-centered digitalization frameworks. These interests bridge computer science, behavioral economics, and social media analytics, with applications in misinformation detection, governance systems, and consumer behavior. Gupta's publications demonstrate consistent focus on network analytics and digital society challenges, with recent work emphasizing AI transparency, social media polarization, and data quality. His research consistently integrates computational methods with social science frameworks, particularly through graph theory applications and user-centered design paradigms. Awards & Grants: SPARC Research Grant from Ministry of Education, Government of India (2019) Best Paper Award at ALLDATA International Conference (2019) EU Horizon-funded FAME Project: Federated decentralized data marketplace Ministry of Education-funded project on polarization dynamics and echo chambers He maintains active editorial roles including Associate Editor positions for ICIS, ECIS and PACIS conferences, and contributes to doctoral education through courses on network modeling and database systems. His funded projects include European Commission initiatives on data marketplaces and Indian government collaborations on socio-cultural polarization.

Lorena Lopez HechavarriaView profile

Lecturer

• Interaction Design
• Immersive Experience Design
• Digital Media
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Lorena Lopez Hechavarria is a Lecturer at the University of Miami's School of Communication, specializing in the Interactive Media program. Born in Havana, Cuba, and based in Miami, Florida, her work focuses on designing digital and physical interactions to create immersive experiences that educate and entertain. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Art Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Miami's Interactive Media program Her research interests center on enhancing user experiences in museums and educational spaces through: Interaction Design Immersive Experience Design Digital Media Physical Computing User Experience (UX) Design Educational Technology

• Automation Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Digital Twin
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Wei Wang is a Senior Lecturer in Automation Engineering at the School of Engineering Science , University of Skövde . His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, digital twin frameworks, and sustainable production systems. Roles: Programme Coordinator for Computational Methods in Engineering – Master's Programme Projects: QWELD (2021–2025), Energy Storage & Power Electronics (2021–2023), Intelligent Simulation-Based Planning (2019–2023) Research Interests Dr. Wang specializes in human-robot collaboration , digital twin applications , and machine learning for industrial processes . His work bridges automation, sustainability, and cybersecurity in manufacturing systems. Scientific Trends Recent publications highlight multi-objective optimization in machining processes, deformation prediction using voxel-based models, and cybersecurity integration in cyber-physical production systems. Collaborative studies emphasize laser welding and green technology adoption . Education Leadership Coordinates Computational Methods in Engineering – Master's Programme and teaches courses at both bachelor's and master's levels, including Industrial Computing Technology and Simulation-Based Optimization .

Atınç YILMAZView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Fuzzy Logic
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Atınç YILMAZ serves as Associate Professor and Department Head of Computer Engineering at Istanbul Beykent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. Previously, he held academic positions at Beykent University as Doctor Lecturer (2015) and at Haliç University as Lecturer (2009) and Research Assistant (2006). He maintains active teaching responsibilities across doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate programs. His research spans artificial intelligence applications with emphasis on fuzzy logic systems and neural networks. Teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Fuzzy Logic, Pattern Recognition, and Cybersecurity since 2009. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare, finance, and transportation systems. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on hybrid AI systems, with multiple papers applying fuzzy logic and neural networks to medical diagnostics (lung cancer risk, sepsis prediction, diabetes diagnosis), financial forecasting, and smart transportation systems. His research methodology frequently combines traditional AI techniques with modern deep learning approaches. Scientific Recognition: 3rd Best Paper Award at 4th International Conference on Management Information Systems (2017) Professional memberships include Chamber of Computer Engineers (BMO) since 2012 and former membership in Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO) from 2007-2012. His administrative role as Department Head indicates significant institutional leadership within the Computer Engineering program. Teaching responsibilities span 15+ years with consistent focus on core computer engineering subjects, demonstrating deep commitment to curriculum development and student mentorship across all academic levels.

Ediz ŞAYKOLView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Neural Networks
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Ediz ŞAYKOL is an Assistant Professor and Department Head at Beykent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering. He also served as Vice Dean from 2012-2015. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at HAVELSAN A.Ş. from 2004-2010. His educational background includes a Doctorate (2001-2009), Master's degree (1999-2001), and Bachelor's degree (1995-1999), all from İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University's Faculty of Engineering and Institute of Engineering and Science. His doctoral thesis focused on 'A scenario-based query processing framework for video surveillance'. Professor ŞAYKOL's research spans computer vision, machine learning, and video database systems, with particular emphasis on surveillance applications, medical diagnostics using neural networks, and educational technologies for special needs populations. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications across multiple domains including healthcare, security, education, and entertainment. His publication portfolio shows a consistent trajectory from foundational work in video database management systems to contemporary applications of deep learning across diverse fields. The research demonstrates strong methodological continuity in content-based retrieval techniques while adapting to emerging technologies from early 2000s through present day. 2003 3. Best Paper Award, University, Türkiye Professor ŞAYKOL has supervised over 50 master's and doctoral students, with thesis topics covering computer vision applications, machine learning implementations, and innovative computing solutions for accessibility challenges. His academic leadership extends to curriculum development in computer graphics, operating systems, and computer vision courses taught in both Turkish and English. His laboratory work has focused on video processing systems, with applications in historical document analysis, security surveillance, and medical diagnostics. Current research directions include deep learning applications for behavioral analysis and specialized computing solutions for accessibility challenges.

• Applied Computer Science
• Autonomous Mobile Systems
• Robotics
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker Sommer is a Professor of Applied Computer Science at the Berlin University of Technology, Department VI - Computer Science and Media. His research focuses on autonomous and adaptive systems, particularly mobile robotics, with applications in cleaning, service work, and entertainment. He is Head of the Master's program M-TI and works within the Automation Technology Laboratory. His research areas include exploration algorithms, self-localization of mobile robots, complexity reduction in mobile systems, cooperative robots, and SLAM methods. He has led third-party funded projects like ASR (2009-2013, BMBF), SiReSS (2019-2021, IFAF), and CARS (2021-2023, IFAF). Scientific awards include the Borchers Plaque (RWTH Aachen) and IEEE Senior Membership. His teaching covers modules like Autonomous Mobile Systems (AMS) in winter semesters. Development of intelligent algorithms for cleaning robots Secure Reconfigurable Systems of Systems Corporate Autonomy based on Reliable Services

• Serious Games
• User Experience Design (UXD)
• Affective Computing
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Anna-Sofia Alklind Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the School of Informatics, University of Skövde, Sweden. Her work bridges cognitive science and technology through user experience design (UXD), serious games, and affective computing. Doctor of Philosophy, Informatics, University of Skövde Licentiate of Science, Information Technology, Örebro University Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science, University of Skövde Her research focuses on serious games for non-entertainment purposes like rehabilitation , education , and eSports . Key projects include game-based systems for stroke rehabilitation, GPS alarms for elderly safety, and social robots for older adults. She contributes to interdisciplinary teams like Interaction Lab , GAME , and Sweden Game Arena . Recent publications highlight her expertise in game facilitation , instructor-led serious gaming , and cross-cultural studies in game design. She supervises bachelor's and master's projects in informatics, emphasizing serious games and user experience.

• Music Production
• Sound Design
• Game Audio
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Markus Berntsson is a Senior Lecturer in Music at the School of Informatics, University of Skövde, where he is affiliated with the Department of Information Technology. He serves as Program Manager for Computer Game Development-Music and is a member of the GAME research group. His educational background includes a Ph.M. Master of fine arts in music education (MFA). Markus specializes in the intersection of music, technology, and gaming. His expertise spans digital sound design , computer-based music production , and game audio development . His work bridges artistic practice with technological innovation, particularly in interactive media environments. Music Production - Creating and producing music for various media formats Sound Design - Developing audio elements for interactive experiences Game Audio - Specialized sound design for gaming environments Music Technology - Application of digital tools in musical creation Markus manages several courses including Digital Sound Design, Computer-based Sound and Music Production, and specialized courses in game development with a music focus. Professionally, he has extensive experience as a musician, songwriter, producer, and sound designer. He has worked with major Swedish broadcasters including SVT, TV3, ZTV, and TV4, and has toured with bands such as Himlaväsen and Cocos Calypsoorkester. He has also served as an entertainer and court supplier for HM King Carl XVI Gustaf.

Gary MyersView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Antitrust Law
• Copyright Law
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Gary Myers is the Earl F. Nelson Professor of Law at the University of Missouri School of Law, where he previously served as Dean from 2012 to 2016. An elected member of the American Law Institute, his career includes visiting professorships at William & Mary, Tulane University, and Loyola University New Orleans, along with prior academic leadership as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Mississippi School of Law. Education: BA in Economics, summa cum laude, New York University (1984) MA in Economics, Duke University (1986) JD with honors, Duke University School of Law (1986) Professor Myers specializes in intellectual property law with research spanning copyright, trademark, patent, antitrust intersections, and entertainment law. His work emphasizes economic analysis of legal frameworks, particularly in technology-driven sectors like software copyright, digital music licensing, and space-related IP. Recent scholarship explores evolving fair use doctrines in landmark cases such as Google v. Oracle. Myers has authored six major legal textbooks and casebooks, including multiple editions of Intellectual Property: Cases & Materials and Entertainment, Media and the Law . His articles demonstrate consistent focus on IP boundaries across diverse contexts—from parody in trademark law to antitrust implications in patent licensing. Awards and Honors: Elected Member, American Law Institute Ray & Louise Stewart Lectureship, University of Mississippi Professional engagements include complex commercial litigation practice and clerkship with Judge Gerald Tjoflat of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.