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Syon BhanotView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Public Policy
• Experimental Economics
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Syon Bhanot is an Associate Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College , with additional appointments as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania). He specializes in behavioral economics , public economics , and experimental economics , focusing on pro-social behavior , decision-making , and development economics . Academic Affiliate, Office of Evaluation Sciences Board Member, Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Senior Researcher, MIT Applied Cooperation Initiative Co-Founder, Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative Member, American Economic Association His research emphasizes field experiments using behavioral science concepts to influence decision-making, with applications in public policy , poverty reduction , and environmental sustainability . Recent publications explore topics like political messaging effects , administrative burden reduction , and social norm influences on conservation behavior. His work has appeared in journals like The New England Journal of Medicine , Journal of Development Economics , and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes . He is a frequent media commentator in outlets including the New York Times , NPR , and The Philadelphia Inquirer , with notable contributions on quarantine compliance and vaccine hesitancy . His interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with environmental studies and public health .

• Computer Science
• formal methods
• Security
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Marc Frappier is a full professor at Université de Sherbrooke with over 25 years of academic experience. His research focuses on formal methods , security , and software synthesis . He holds a PhD from the University of Ottawa (1995), a Master's (1990) and Bachelor's (1986) from Université de Sherbrooke. Research Areas: Formal specification/verification, intrusion detection, access control, ASTD/TASTD modeling, automotive systems Grants: NSERC, MITACS, PSEPC, CSE Canada, Natural Resources Canada (total over $2.5M) Selected Publications highlight formal methods in automotive systems, security policy verification, and real-time modeling. His work spans cross-domain collaborations including healthcare, industrial systems, and cybersecurity. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Service Award 2019 (Cs-Can | Info-Can) Committee Roles : Program Committee member for 15+ conferences (2012-2021), including ABZ, ICFEM, HASE, and RAMiCS.

April WrightView profile

Professor

• Organization Studies
• Institutional Theory
• Professional Work and Professions
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April Wright is Professor of Organization Studies at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick. She is an organizational theorist whose research employs qualitative field methods to investigate how institutions are created, changed, maintained, and disrupted, with a particular focus on professional work and the custodianship of values and places. Education & Academic Appointments Professor of Organization Studies, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (current) Associate Editor, Academy of Management Learning and Education Former Associate Editor, Journal of Management Editorial board member for Academy of Management Journal , Organization Studies , and Organizational Research Methods Research Interests Professor Wright’s scholarship is organized around two core streams: Institutional and Organizational Change: Using ethnographic and qualitative field methods to explore how professions, values, and places are shaped and sustained across contexts such as hospital emergency departments and English cricket. Management Learning & Education: Investigating threshold concept learning, evidence-based management, and innovative pedagogies including team-based and experiential learning. Her work integrates insights from institutional theory, professional identity, and socio-material perspectives to advance understanding of organizing practices. Publication Trends & Scholarly Impact Across the past decade, Professor Wright has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly , Academy of Management Journal , Organization Studies , and Journal of Management Studies . Her recent articles systematically bridge macro-level institutional analysis with micro-level learning processes, highlighting how space, place, and materiality mediate change, and how educational interventions can foster responsible management practices. Awards & Recognition National Award Winning Teacher in Australia Two large grants funded by the Australian Research Council (as lead investigator) Teaching & Doctoral Supervision Professor Wright currently teaches Research Methodology across multiple MSc programmes at Warwick Business School. Her prior work includes pioneering studies on doctoral supervision and the integration of threshold concepts into management curricula, reflecting her commitment to educational innovation and student development. Research Teams & Collaborations She leads and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams spanning healthcare, education, and sport management, often partnering with practitioners in emergency departments and professional sports organizations to generate impactful, field-based insights.

Neil BaileyView profile

Research Fellow

• Mindfulness and Meditation Research
• Electroencephalography (EEG) Analysis
• Non-invasive Brain Stimulation
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Dr Neil Bailey is a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University's School of Medicine and Psychology, leading innovative research at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and mental health. His work focuses on understanding how mental health can be improved through various interventions, particularly mindfulness practices and brain stimulation techniques. Dr Bailey's research interests include: Investigating how mindfulness meditation affects brain activity, cognition, and mental health outcomes Developing novel treatments for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and schizophrenia Applying non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like rTMS and tACS for mental health conditions Using machine learning and EEG to predict treatment responses for depression Exploring psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for mental health conditions His recent publications reveal a strong focus on EEG-based research, particularly examining neural connectivity patterns, developing advanced data processing pipelines like RELAX, and investigating the neural mechanisms underlying mindfulness meditation. Dr Bailey's work consistently bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical clinical applications, aiming to enhance treatment efficacy for various mental health conditions. Dr Bailey leads multiple research projects including ASSESS (studying psychedelic medicines), EMPACT (evaluating psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for depression), and several TACS-related projects for depression and OCD treatment. He also serves as Head of Data Science at the Monarch Mental Health Group, applying his expertise in data analysis to real-world mental health challenges.

Julia HeideklangView profile

Researcher

• Paratexts in Early Modern Prints
• Neo-Latin Literature
• Translations into Neo-Latin
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Julia Heideklang is a Scientific Researcher at the Philologisches Seminar of Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen since 2022, specializing in early modern translation cultures and paratextual strategies in scientific literature. Her work bridges Neo-Latin studies with the history of botany, examining how marginal textual elements shaped scientific knowledge formation. PhD in Classics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2017-2024) Doctoral candidate at DFG Graduate School 2190 (2017-2021) LBI Fellow at Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Neo-Latin Studies (2022) Her research focuses on paratexts in early modern prints and their role in constructing botanical knowledge. She investigates how title pages, dedicatory letters, and marginal annotations in works like the Herbarius Latinus (1484) functioned as epistemic catalysts during science's institutionalization. Current publications analyze translation functions in Machiavelli's Il Principe adaptations, Campanella's spatial concepts in Latin translations, and database methodologies for tracking early modern translation processes. Her work reveals critical insights into knowledge transmission through textual framing devices. 2025: Paul-Oskar-Kristeller Fellowship, Renaissance Society of America 2022: LBI Fellow, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Neo-Latin Studies Active in academic events, she presented on topics ranging from gender diversity in translation cultures to Machiavellian thought recreation in Latin. As blog contributor to Übersetzungsgeschichte(n) , she promotes public engagement with translation research.

Carlo AngiuliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Type Theory
• Programming Language Foundations
• Homotopy Type Theory
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Carlo Angiuli is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Luddy School of Indiana University . He is a leading researcher in type theory , with a focus on its applications to programming language design and logic . His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, particularly through dependent types , proof assistants , and homotopy type theory . His research interests include: Type Theory (foundational systems for programs and proofs) Programming Language Foundations (formal semantics and reasoning) Homotopy Type Theory (higher-dimensional structures) Dependent Types (expressive type systems) Proof Assistants (formal verification tools) Computational Logic (algorithmic reasoning) Angiuli actively contributes to the programming languages community as a POPL Program Committee member and co-author of a forthcoming textbook on dependent type theory. His students include Johnson He, Huang Xu, Kelton OBrien, and Ian Ray , who joined in Fall 2025. He has received significant recognition, including the Best Paper Award at FSCD 2019 and the School of Computer Science Distinguished Dissertation Award from Carnegie Mellon University. His current work explores advanced type-theoretic frameworks and their implementation in proof assistants like the red* family of tools. Scientific awards: Best Paper Award, FSCD 2019 (Junior Researchers category) School of Computer Science Distinguished Dissertation Award, Carnegie Mellon University He teaches courses such as Modern Dependent Types (CSCI-B619), Programming Language Foundations (CSCI-B522), and Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI-C211).

Dongming GanView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Mechanism Design
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Dr. Dongming Gan is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at Purdue University, part of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on robotics, mechanism design, and human-robot interaction, with an emphasis on compliant systems and wearable devices. He holds PhDs in Robotics and Mechatronics from King’s College London and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Prior roles include postdoctoral work at the Italian Institute of Technology and faculty positions at Khalifa University. He has authored over 130 journal/conference papers and six patents. His work includes advancements in variable stiffness actuators, soft robotics, and sensor integration for safe human-robot collaboration. Notable awards include the 2023 Freudenstein Young Investigator Award (ASME) and ASME Fellow status. Current leadership roles include serving as an Associate Editor for Mechanism and Machine Theory, ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, and Robotica. He also chairs major conferences like ASME IDETC-CIE 2025 and IEEE/IFToMM ReMAR 2024. Recent grants total over $900K, including NSF funding for variable stiffness actuators and safe human-robot interaction. Research interests span robotics design, industrial automation, and bio-inspired systems. His lab (C3RL) develops innovative robotic solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, and human-robot coexistence scenarios.

Ping WangView profile

Professor

• Chinese Intellectual History
• Literature
• Medieval Philology
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Ping Wang is a Professor in the Department of Asian Languages & Literature at the University of Washington, serving as Graduate Program Coordinator and Graduate Admissions & Education Committee Chair. They hold a Ph.D. in Chinese Language and Literature from the University of Washington (2006). Their research focuses on Chinese Intellectual History, Medieval Philology, Poetry and Poetics, and Translation Studies. Recent research trends include interdisciplinary approaches to classical texts and modern translation methodologies. The listed articles highlight contributions to computational linguistics and AI, though primary disciplinary focus remains humanities. No specific awards are listed, though the department's 'Awards & Honors' page may contain institutional recognitions. Advising emphasizes graduate education coordination rather than individual student mentorship. Active in departmental administration and curriculum development. Research affiliations include the Bilingual and Biliteracy Research Lab and the Early Buddhist Manuscript Project. Office located in GWN M246 with regular Thursday office hours.

Emily MaemuraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Web Archives
• Digital Preservation
• Data Curation
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Emily Maemura is an Assistant Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a PhD from the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information. Her research focuses on web archives, digital preservation, and data curation practices, emphasizing infrastructural analysis and ethical engagement with archived web data. Previously, she worked as an academic librarian at Toronto Metropolitan University. Education: PhD in Information Studies from the University of Toronto (2019), with a dissertation on web archives curation practices for social sciences and humanities researchers. Research interests include large-scale web archives analysis, infrastructural inversion of archival processes, and the materialities of digital research data. She explores how web archives are conceptualized as cultural artifacts and developed through sociotechnical systems. Her recent work analyzes infrastructural logics in web archiving, challenges in data reuse, and the material aspects of digital research practices. She has also developed frameworks for describing web archives (e.g., Datasheets for Web Archives Toolkit). Awards : Beta Phi Mu Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2019) SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier Scholarship (2015-2018) SSHRC Michael Smith Foreign Study Supplement (2018) Teaching includes courses on information organization, digital preservation, and independent study modules. She actively participates in academic conferences and collaborates internationally on digital preservation initiatives.

• Ethnography of Education
• Actor-Network Theory
• Communities of Practice
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Professor Jonathan Tummons is a leading ethnographer of education at Durham University's School of Education. He holds roles as a Fellow of the Durham Research Methods Centre and the Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing. His research focuses on vocational learning, professional development, and higher education, employing Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Communities of Practice (CoP) frameworks. Tummons has published extensively on education policy, professional expertise, and the intersection of material objects with learning processes. He serves as deputy editor of Ethnography and Education and organizes conferences like the Oxford Ethnography and Education event. His work has influenced UK policy bodies such as Ofsted and the OECD. Research Interests: Actor-Network Theory, Communities of Practice, Further/Higher Education, Professional Learning, Modes of Existence. He advises doctoral students on ethnographic methods and pedagogical innovation. Esteem Indicators: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Editorial Roles: Deputy Editor of Ethnography and Education , Associate Editor of Higher Education Research and Development External Roles: PhD Examiner at multiple universities (UK, Spain, Australia) Key Publications Include: Communities of Practice in Higher Education (2024) Exploring Communities of Practice in Further and Adult Education (2022) Ethnographies of Education for Social Justice (2025) Labs/Teams: Active in ethnographic research networks across universities and healthcare institutions.

Jonathan GammellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Autonomous Systems and Control
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Jonathan Gammell is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and a member of the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute. He holds an adjunct fellowship at the Oxford Robotics Institute (University of Oxford), where he previously taught. His expertise spans autonomous systems, robotics, and AI, with a focus on motion planning for diverse applications, including medical devices, self-driving cars, and aerial robotics. He leads the Estimation, Search, and Planning (ESP) group, which develops algorithms for autonomous systems. Educations: BASc in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from the University of Waterloo MASc and PhD in Robotics from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies Research Interests: Dr. Gammell's work addresses fundamental motion planning challenges in robotics, emphasizing asymptotically optimal algorithms like BIT*, AIT*, and FCIT*. His research integrates robotics with medical applications (e.g., knee replacement implants) and autonomous systems (e.g., aerial mapping for emergency response). His algorithms are widely adopted in industry and academia, including collaborations with NASA JPL and Oxford orthopaedic surgeons. Publications: His recent work explores advanced motion planning frameworks (e.g., AORRTC, Osprey), multimotion visual odometry (MVO), and medical robotics applications. These contributions highlight his dual focus on theoretical algorithm development and practical, high-impact applications. Awards: CIPPRS Award for Best Canadian PhD Thesis (Medical Imaging/Robotics) NASA Group Achievement Award (2021, 2022) IROS Best Paper Shortlist (2020) Advising & Grants: He advises on projects involving autonomous systems, medical robotics, and AI. His grants support collaborations with industry and academic partners, including NASA JPL and Oxford's robotics and medical teams. The ESP group's open-source tools (e.g., Planner Developer Tools) enable reproducible motion-planning research. Labs/Teams: He leads the ESP research group at Queen's University and collaborates with the Oxford Robotics Institute and Ingenuity Labs, focusing on cutting-edge robotics solutions for real-world challenges.

Nick NaumovView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Heritage Tourism
• Tourism Geography
• Hospitality Management
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Dr Nick Naumov is a Senior Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism Management at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Events, Tourism & Hospitality department within the Centre for Sustainable Business Practices. His research focuses on critical heritage studies, tourism geography, and niche tourism forms, with particular expertise in post-socialist Eastern Europe, cultural heritage interpretation, and hospitality management innovations. He holds a PhD in Human Geography from King's College London, an MSc in International Tourism from the University of Bedfordshire, and an MBA in Tourism Management from Assen Zlatarov University. Education: PhD (2019), MSc (2011), MBA (2009), BSc (2007) Industry Background: Front Office Operations, F&B Management in Bulgaria/UK/USA Research interests span residents' tourism perceptions, sustainable tourism development, service quality, and qualitative methodologies. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to education and sustainable development. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including BA International Tourism Management and MA International Hotel Management. Recent publications explore cultural tourism dynamics, post-pandemic hospitality trends, and the socio-political dimensions of heritage. He collaborates with the Council of Europe on cultural routes initiatives and oversees academic partnerships in Greece, Singapore, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Lisa LundgrenView profile

Assistant Professor

• STEM Education
• Social Media in Education
• Informal Learning
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Dr. Lisa Lundgren is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences at Utah State University (USU), part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education) from the University of Florida (2018), an MS in Science Education from Montana State University (2014), and a BA in History and English from Montana State University (2011). Her research focuses on design-based approaches to understanding how people learn science in diverse contexts, including social media, museums, and pop culture events like comic-cons. She specializes in mixed methods, particularly content analysis and social network analysis, to explore the integration of formal and informal education and public engagement in science. Dr. Lundgren leads the Cosplay for Science Initiative , which uses pop culture to make science accessible, funded by the Geological Society of America’s E-An Zen Fund. Her work emphasizes leveraging digital tools (e.g., Twitter, Instagram) to foster science communication and community participation. She teaches courses in information/media literacy and learning theory, both online and in-person. Her research interests include sociocultural frameworks, design-based research, and networked learning. Key areas of study involve social media’s role in science education, citizen science, and inclusive STEM practices. Dr. Lundgren has been recognized with the ITLS Teacher of the Year award (2022) and actively mentors students across PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate levels. Her grants include funding for projects like Girl Scouts Researching and Inventing Animal-Centered Technologies (GRIT) and infrastructure development for Next Generation Science Standards. Her publications span journals like Social Media + Society , Journal of Science Communication , and Research in Science Education , reflecting her interdisciplinary focus. She also contributes to professional development workshops, policy committees, and outreach initiatives, including roles with the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) and the Geological Society of America (GSA).

Stephen EikenberryView profile

Professor

• Astrophysics
• Gravitational Waves
• Black Holes
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Stephen Eikenberry is a Professor of Optics & Photonics Physics at CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Astronomy from Harvard University (1997), a Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship at Caltech, and prior tenured roles at Cornell University and the University of Florida. His research focuses on black holes, neutron stars, gravitational waves, and astronomical instrumentation, with applications in biomedical imaging and spectroscopy. Key professional milestones include the 2016 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (as part of the LIGO Science Consortium), the NSF CAREER Award (2000), and multiple University of Florida Research Foundation Professorships. He has designed advanced optical instruments and contributed to LIGO's gravitational wave discoveries. Eikenberry's research group explores astrophotonics, dark energy, and extrasolar planets. His recent work includes analyzing gravitational wave data from LIGO/Virgo and developing lunar occultation missions. He advises multiple graduate students and collaborates on international projects like the PolyOculus Array (OPA!). Education: Ph.D. in Astronomy, Harvard University (1997) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Caltech (Sherman Fairchild Prize) Awards: Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics (2016) Gruber Prize for Cosmology (2016) UK Royal Astronomical Society Team Achievement Award (2016) His publications emphasize gravitational wave astronomy, cosmology, and instrument design. He has pioneered methods to constrain cosmic expansion using gravitational wave 'standard sirens' and studies correlations between fast radio bursts and gravitational wave events.

• Information Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Paolo Buono is Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science with specialization in Visual Data Analysis. His research focuses on Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Mobile Applications. Co-founder and CEO of LARE (2010), a university spinoff providing real-time surgical support through audio-video telestration Member (since 2002) and computer science coordinator at METEA Research Center for environmental protection Visiting scientist at AVIZ (France), University of Maryland (USA), and Fraunhofer IPSI (Germany) His work spans multiple application domains including: Cultural Heritage through interactive exploration systems Healthcare with smart therapeutic devices Environmental Monitoring via CET system IoT-based Smart Interactive Experiences He has contributed to: Dynamic hypergraph visualization techniques End-User Development frameworks (EUDroid) Usability evaluation methodologies Mobile health applications As project leader, he has coordinated: EU-funded VisMaster Coordination Action (2008-2010) Italian Ministry-funded LOGIN project (2014-2015) Apulia Region environmental projects His professional engagements include: Co-chair roles at INTERACT, AVI, IS-EUD conferences Program committee participation in VIS series and HCI conferences Member of ACM, IEEE, and SIGCHI Italy