Feature-Oriented Programming Professors and Supervisors

Ivan RajicView profile

Lecturer

Anglia Ruskin UniversityUnited Kingdom

Ivan Rajic serves as a Lecturer in the School of Economics, Finance and Law within the Faculty of Business and Law at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge, appointed in April 2022. He teaches research methods, economics, and global business environment courses to master's students while supervising dissertations, contributing to ARU's postgraduate programs in business and policy studies. His academic qualifications include: PhD in Development Studies (2017), University of Cambridge, focusing on oligopoly, regional development, and the political economy of separatism in the UK/Scotland MPhil in Development Studies (2010), University of Cambridge Bachelor in Economics (2009), University of Belgrade, featuring a pluralist curriculum covering mainstream and heterodox approaches Rajic's research interrogates economic development through the lens of regional disparities, industrial and innovation policies, and corporate market power. He investigates how oligopolistic structures impede convergence in poorer regions, critically analyzing UK regional policy failures and advocating for interventionist economic strategies. His work bridges political economy with practical policy design, emphasizing the role of state action in correcting market imbalances and fostering inclusive growth. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary engagement across regional studies, business ethics, and economics education. Key thematic threads include the paradoxical relationship between corporate power and regional policy effectiveness, the developmental impact of industrial strategy, and critiques of orthodox economics pedagogy. These publications collectively advance a heterodox perspective that challenges neoliberal assumptions while proposing concrete policy alternatives for equitable development. Rajic actively translates research into real-world impact through parliamentary inquiry responses, policy blogs, and media commentary on Brexit, industrial policy, and UK manufacturing. He has contributed to national debates via UK media outlets and delivered a public lecture on Radio Belgrade 2 about development policy. His supervisory work with master's students focuses on research methods application to contemporary business and economic challenges, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of policy-oriented scholars.

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Viorel GrigorceaView profile

Senior Lecturer

State University of MoldovaMoldova

Viorel Grigorcea is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at the University of State of Moldova (USM). He has been with USM since 1997, becoming a senior lecturer by competition in 2002, and has served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics since that same year. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from USM (1991-1996), followed by a Doctorate in Computer Programming from the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Romanian Academy of Sciences (1996-1999). His teaching portfolio includes a comprehensive range of computer science courses: Artificial Intelligence Logic Programming Functional Programming Object-Oriented Programming Programming Fundamentals Programming Techniques Computer Architecture Operating Systems Expert Systems Grigorcea's research has evolved over time, with early work focusing on analogical reasoning, case-based reasoning, and attribute modeling in artificial intelligence systems. In recent years, his research has expanded to include educational assessment, particularly evaluating school results and basic skills of primary and secondary school graduates in Mathematics, Romanian, and Russian. His scientific activity includes continuous collaboration since 2001 on the institutional project 'Research and development of theoretical and practical aspects of modern programming technologies,' building on his earlier work in artificial intelligence systems. Grigorcea is associated with the Web Programming Section at USM, reflecting his engagement with practical programming technologies and applications.

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Phillipa HayView profile

Professor

Western Sydney UniversityAustralia

Professor Phillipa Hay is an internationally recognized academic psychiatrist serving as Professor and Chair of Mental Health at Western Sydney University's School of Medicine. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and significant leadership roles, she is a leading expert in eating disorders and obesity research. Her academic credentials include a DPhil from the University of Oxford (1994) and an MD from the University of Otago (1992). Professor Hay's research portfolio demonstrates exceptional productivity and impact, with numerous publications spanning clinical trials, systematic reviews, and innovative approaches to understanding and treating eating disorders. Professor Hay's research focuses on: Randomized controlled trials of interventions for anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders Public health and community interventions to reduce barriers to care Mental health literacy related to eating disorders Diagnostic status of disordered eating behaviors Her recent work (2023-2025) shows continued leadership in the field, with publications exploring eating disorders in diverse populations including elite athletes, autistic individuals, and children. Her research demonstrates a consistent emphasis on practical applications that can directly benefit patients and healthcare systems. Professor Hay has received notable recognition for her contributions: Australian and New Zealand Academy Lifetime Achievement award (2015) Elected Fellow of the international Academy for Eating Disorders (2013) As a dedicated mentor and leader, Professor Hay has supervised numerous students and led significant research initiatives. She serves in multiple leadership roles including Deputy Chair of the Steering Committee of National Eating Disorders Collaboration and Member of the Expert Advisory Committee for ICD-11 revision at the World Health Organisation. Professor Hay founded and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Eating Disorders, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge dissemination in her field.

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Joseph D. TuckerView profile

Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States

Joseph D. Tucker is a Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Professor of Global Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He serves as Director of the UNC Project-China, and as a Working Group Member of TDR Global. His work bridges infectious disease medicine and social innovation, with a focus on developing novel approaches to improve global health outcomes through community engagement and open collaboration. Tucker received his B.A. from Swarthmore College (2000), MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004), completed Internal Medicine training at University of California San Francisco, Infectious Diseases fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital, earned an A.M. in Regional Studies East Asia from Harvard University (2010), and completed his PhD in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2014) under supervision of Professors Rosanna Peeling and Heidi Larson. As an infectious diseases physician and social scientist, Dr. Tucker specializes in crowdsourcing and participatory research methods. His work focuses on applying open innovation approaches to address challenges in HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis prevention and treatment, with particular emphasis on China and Nigeria. He has pioneered the adaptation of hackathons to design health interventions (designathons) and developed pay-it-forward approaches to increase health service utilization. His research on syphilis burden in China helped inform China's national syphilis screening program. Dr. Tucker has led over 100 crowdsourcing open calls to improve health, with finalist ideas informing regional, national, and global guidelines. Dr. Tucker's recent publication portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on applying innovative methodologies like crowdsourcing and pay-it-forward models to improve health service delivery across diverse contexts. His work spans multiple continents (particularly China, Nigeria, and the United States) and addresses key health challenges including HIV prevention, hepatitis vaccination, cervical cancer screening, and sexual health services. A notable trend is the increasing application of community engagement strategies to make health interventions more inclusive, particularly for marginalized populations such as older adults, people with disabilities, and sexual minorities. Crowdsourcing research identified by TDR in 2017 as one of the top global innovations Pay-it-forward research recognized at the 2018 World Health Summit Pay-it-forward research featured at the 2019 UNAIDS Health Innovation Exchange Pay-it-forward research awarded at the 2020 World Health Organization Re-Boot Challenge Mid-career Award from the National Institutes of Health for HIV research mentorship 1st place in WHO Re-Boot Health Challenge Dr. Tucker has secured significant research funding including NIH grants for "Enhancing Partner Services Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV" and "Mentoring Multidisciplinary Global HIV Patient-Oriented Research." He has contributed to six World Health Organization guidelines or guidance documents, including leading the development of a TDR/SIHI/SESH Practical Guide on Crowdsourcing in Health and Health Research. He has served on multiple WHO committees in locations including Kampala, Nairobi, Geneva, Jakarta, New Delhi, and Tokyo. Dr. Tucker founded and leads the SESH (Social Engagement to Spur Health) initiative, a partnership joining individuals from the Southern Medical University Dermatology Hospital, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of North Carolina-Project China. SESH serves as the Social Innovation in Health Initiative Hub for China and has organized numerous crowdsourcing open calls to develop public health interventions and community engagement practices. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped organize the Carolina Collective, a crowdsourcing open call to inform UNC Chapel Hill's fall semester planning. His team has developed multiple WHO-TDR guides on social innovation, crowdsourcing, public engagement, research mentorship, and participatory health research.

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Deepti AggarwalView profile

Lecturer

Deakin UniversityAustralia

Dr. Deepti Aggarwal is a Lecturer in Emerging Digital Health Technologies at Deakin University's School of Information Technology within the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. Previously, she held research positions at RMIT University's School of Media and Communications and the University of Melbourne's Department of Computing and Information Systems. She maintains honorary affiliations with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Melbourne, a Master's by Research in Computer Science from the International Institute of Information Technology in Hyderabad, and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate of Higher Education at Deakin University. She has extensive experience in interdisciplinary health technology research, collaborating with clinicians at major medical institutions. Dr. Aggarwal's research focuses on the intersection of design, health, and technology with particular emphasis on wearable and tangible interactions, IoT, Virtual Reality, and playful systems to promote healthy eating practices among children and adults. Her work explores how emerging technologies can create awareness about positive eating habits and facilitate the adoption of nutritious eating in everyday life through innovative interfaces and experiences. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to human-computer interaction and digital health, with recent work focusing on emerging digital health technologies and smart systems. Her research shows a clear trajectory from foundational work in telehealth and physiotherapy to broader applications in nutrition and healthy behaviors, utilizing increasingly sophisticated interactive technologies. Winner of the 2017 Fresh Science Award in Victoria Finalist for the Premiers Design Award 2022 Honorable Mention Award at ACM CHI PLAY 2020 Finalist for the 2019 IxDA Interaction Awards Finalist for the 2018 Victorian Premier's Design Award Dr. Aggarwal has received significant research recognition, including extensive media coverage of her PhD work on smart socks (SoPhy) reaching over 86 million people globally, with features in BBC News, ABC News, and selection for the London Science Museum's 'From the Lab' video series. She has secured research funding including the ECR PRESS SCHEME 2023 grant. She is actively involved with multiple research groups including the Immersive Technologies Lab at Deakin University, the Hearty Adventures in Food and Play Research Lab at RMIT University, and the National Nutrition Network for Early Childhood Education and Care, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in health technology innovation.

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Daniel AlbertView profile

Lecturer

University of Applied Sciences and Arts LucerneSwitzerland

Daniel Albert serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the Business school, specifically at the Institute for Communication and Marketing (IKM) and the CC Communication Management group. He has held this position since 2003 while concurrently operating his own public relations and media consulting firm, ALBERT Communication, established in 2002. Education: Graduate journalist and communication scientist, University of Fribourg EM of Corporate Communication Management, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland Daniel Albert's research centers on corporate communication, public relations, and media studies. He has pioneered work on internal communication strategies for Swiss enterprises, notably through his research project "Strategies for future-oriented internal communication in Swiss companies" and the development of the Customer Centricity Score. His expertise spans event communication, advertising language, and media theory, reflecting deep practical industry engagement alongside academic rigor. His 2011-2014 publications demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth across Swiss organizational contexts, combining communication theory with historical, sociological, and cultural analyses. Key trends include practical frameworks for event communication channels (2014), investigations of local governance and religious institutions (2011-2012), and foundational educational materials on media theory and advertising (2012-2013), consistently bridging academic concepts with real-world applications. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the available information Advising and Grants: The provided information does not specify student advising roles or research grants. Albert's professional focus centers on project-based consultancy and educational program leadership rather than traditional academic mentoring or external grant acquisition. Labs and Teams: Albert is embedded within HSLU's Institute for Communication and Marketing (IKM), contributing to the CC Communication Management group. He leads the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Corporate Communication program and serves on the jury for the SVIK-Rating, which evaluates internal and integrated communication practices across Swiss and European organizations.

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Elżbieta ProtakiewiczView profile

Professor

Lodz Film SchoolPoland

Elżbieta Protakiewicz is a distinguished Polish film professor, producer, and director affiliated with The Leon Schiller National Film School in Łódź. Born on July 15, 1948 in Warsaw, she has made significant contributions to Polish cinema and television over several decades. She graduated from the Institute of Theatre, Literature and Film Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Łódź in 1973, earned her PhD in Film Arts in 2000, completed her habilitation in film art in 2002, and was awarded the title of professor of film art in 2010. Protakiewicz has been associated with TVP (Polish Television) since 1973, where she served as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Film Department and Artistic Director of Channel 1 in 1986. Since 1988, she has been a faculty member at The Leon Schiller National Film School in Łódź, where she served as Dean from 2008 to 2016. Her research and creative interests span film production, television production, documentary filmmaking, theater production, and film education. She has directed numerous documentaries, theater productions, and outdoor performances throughout her career. Her recent works demonstrate a continued engagement with student film production and artistic supervision, reflecting her commitment to nurturing the next generation of filmmakers. Honorable Mention for the music program "Heart Burns Once" at the International Festival of Television Programs "Golden Antenna" in Blagoevgrad (1988) Main Prize in the category "Music and Entertainment Show with a Smile" for directing the program "Singing Pianos" at the 2nd Festival of Good Humor in Gdańsk (2001) Award of the President of the Management Board of TVP for directing the Christmas Eve "Concert in Lebanon" at the Polish Unit of the UN Peacekeeping Forces (2003) As an educator, Protakiewicz has supervised numerous student productions across various formats including school etudes, feature films, and documentary works. Her mentorship has shaped generations of Polish filmmakers through her role at the National Film School in Łódź. She continues to be an influential figure in Polish cinema education and production, maintaining an active role in both academic and professional film communities.

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Hui LiuView profile

Professor

Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Hui Liu is a Professor in the School of Computer Science and Technology at Beijing Institute of Technology, where he leads research in AI-based software development with a focus on LLM applications. His work spans software refactoring, quality improvement, and maintenance, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key Research and Development Program of China. PhD from Peking University (2008) Former graduate student at Software Engineering Institute, Peking University Distinguished member of China Computer Federation Secretary-General of CCF Technical Committee on Software Engineering Professor Liu's research centers on LLM-based program generation, evaluation and testing of large language models, software refactoring techniques, and automatic construction of software engineering datasets. His work bridges artificial intelligence and software engineering, with particular emphasis on improving code quality through empirical studies and machine learning techniques. Current projects include code contamination detection, context-aware naming recommendations, and refactoring validation using LLMs. His research has evolved from traditional code smell detection to cutting-edge applications of large language models in software development. Liu's publication record shows a strong trend toward LLM applications in software engineering, with recent work focusing on code review generation, commit message generation, and refactoring validation using large language models. His research combines empirical methods with machine learning approaches, often analyzing large code corpora from open-source projects. The work spans both theoretical foundations and practical tool development, with several contributions merged into Eclipse as part of the open-source community. ACM Distinguished Paper Award (ESEC/FSE 2023) ACM Distinguished Paper Award (ICSE 2022) RE'2021 Best Research Paper Award IET Software Premium Award (2018) New Century Excellent Talents in University (2013) Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher (2013) Professor Liu actively mentors PhD and Master's students, with recent graduates including Waseem Akram (awarded Outstanding Graduate) and several students publishing at top venues. His research is supported by major Chinese funding agencies, and he serves on program committees for leading software engineering conferences including ASE, ICSE, and FSE. He maintains strong industry connections through contributions to Eclipse and studies of open-source ecosystems like Rust. Liu leads a research group focused on AI for software engineering, with active projects on code generation, refactoring, and quality improvement. The group collaborates extensively with international researchers and contributes directly to open-source tools, particularly in the Eclipse ecosystem where multiple refactoring improvements have been merged.

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Sven ApelView profile

Professor

Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Professor Sven Apel holds the Chair of Software Engineering at Saarland University's Saarland Informatics Campus in Germany. He is also the Director of the Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science. His work focuses on software engineering with an emphasis on automation, human factors, and interdisciplinary approaches. Prof. Apel received his Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2007 from the University of Magdeburg. His academic journey includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Magdeburg (2007) Emmy-Noether Fellowship of the German Research Foundation Heisenberg Professorship of the German Research Foundation Prof. Apel's research centers on empowering software engineering practice to enter an era of intensive automation. His key research areas include software variability and configuration, AI-based program generation and optimization, socio-technical software analysis, and empirical and neurophysiological methods. He pays special attention to the human factor and interdisciplinary research questions, applying his findings to real-world software systems from both open-source projects and industry collaborations with partners like Siemens AG, Bosch Engineering, and Airbus Helicopters. Analysis of Prof. Apel's recent publications reveals a strong focus on configurable software systems, neurophysiological approaches to understanding programming, and the application of AI techniques to software engineering problems. His work often bridges the gap between theoretical foundations and practical applications, with many studies involving industrial collaborations. There's a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary research combining software engineering with neuroscience, organizational studies, and machine learning. Prof. Apel has received numerous prestigious awards and honors: ERC Advanced Grant "Brains On Code" (2022) ACM Distinguished Member for "Outstanding Scientific Contributions to Computing" (2018) Multiple Most Influential Paper Awards (SPLC'18, ICPC'22, GPCE'23) Multiple Best Paper Awards (SPLC'11, Modularity'15, AOM'18) Heisenberg Professorship and Emmy-Noether Fellowship from the German Research Foundation Prof. Apel has advised numerous Ph.D., Master's, and Bachelor's students throughout his career. His research has been generously funded by multiple grants including an ERC Advanced Grant (2,500,000 Euro, 2022-2027), several DFG projects (CPEC, Congruence, Pervolution), and previous grants like SafeSPL, FeatureFoundation, and Pythia. His work has practical impact through collaborations with industry partners including Siemens AG, Bosch Engineering, and Airbus Helicopters. Prof. Apel leads research in the Chair of Software Engineering at Saarland University, where his team explores the intersection of software engineering, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. His "Brains On Code" ERC project specifically investigates how programmers' brains process code using neuroimaging techniques. The research group maintains strong connections with both academic and industry partners, facilitating the transfer of research findings into practical applications.

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Austin MordahlView profile

Assistant Professor

Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Austin Mordahl is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Chicago. His research focuses on improving the usability and reliability of software quality assurance tools, particularly static analyses and fuzz testing. Dr. Mordahl actively seeks students interested in cutting-edge research in software engineering at UIC. Dr. Mordahl's research interests span multiple areas of software engineering with a particular emphasis on: Static Analysis and Taint Analysis for software security Automated Testing techniques including fuzz testing Improving the usability and reliability of software quality assurance tools Configurable static analysis tools and their behavior Applying machine learning to triage and configure static analysis tools Lifting static analysis to work on software product lines Improving evaluations of fuzz testing tools His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on addressing challenges in configurable static analysis tools, with particular attention to nondeterministic behavior, configuration spaces, and automatic testing and debugging approaches. Mordahl's work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, aiming to make software quality assurance tools more accessible and effective for developers. Dr. Mordahl has received several prestigious awards for his work: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Awardee (2020) Eugene McDermott Graduate Research Fellowship Awardee (2020) ICSE 2019 Student Research Competition Winner Dr. Mordahl is actively involved in mentoring and seeks students interested in software engineering research. He has served on numerous program committees for top software engineering conferences including ICSE, ASE, ISSTA, and PLDI. His service to the academic community extends to artifact evaluation committees, demonstrating his commitment to research reproducibility and rigor.

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Anna Maria Alessandra MerloView profile

Associate Professor

University of Aosta ValleyItaly

Anna Maria Alessandra Merlo is an Associate Professor at the University of the Aosta Valley's Department of Economic and Political Sciences, serving since 2019-2020. She holds additional roles as the Rector's Delegate for Orientation and Placement and Adjunct Professor of Corporate Responsibility. Her external positions include presidency of the Foundation for Musical Culture of the Aosta Valley and membership in Italy's National Register of OIV evaluation bodies. Education includes: Bachelor's in Business Administration from Bocconi University (1989) Diploma in Cello from N. Paganini Conservatory (1987) Extensive professional training in management, cybersecurity, and safety protocols (2020-2022) Her research examines sustainability of socioeconomic systems through multidisciplinary frameworks, focusing on: Multivariate performance measurement methodologies Governance and responsibility models for social/economic equilibrium Cultural capital development and nonprofit management Public utility services and welfare systems innovation Publication analysis reveals strong thematic consistency in cultural economics and institutional governance, with recent work (2020-2023) emphasizing: Social enterprise applications in cultural welfare Tourism development strategies in Alpine regions Managerial training intersections with arts education Policy efficiency in public funding allocation Research leadership includes: Coordination of FAR-3 research on medical education quality (2022) Participation in EU-funded projects: Alcotra Techyourworld (2023-2026) and PNRR-NODES-Spoke 3 (2022-2025) Scientific direction for genomic research initiative 5000GenomiVdA (2023-2024) Institutional engagement features editorial duties for the Journal Vision for Sustainability and coordination of healthcare management training programs for the Aosta Valley regional government.

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Michael HiltonView profile

Teaching Professor

Max Planck Institute for Security and PrivacyGermany

Michael Hilton is an Associate Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, where he serves as the Associate Department Head for Education in the Software and Societal Systems Department. He directs the Software Engineering Minor and the Software Engineering Concentration programs, and teaches various software engineering courses including Foundations of Software Engineering, Introduction to Software Construction, and Crafting Software. His research interests focus on improving the lives of software engineers, with particular emphasis on flaky tests , continuous integration , and structured editors . His work bridges both the research and educational aspects of software engineering, aiming to make software development processes more reliable and efficient while educating the next generation of software engineers. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on flaky test detection and mitigation, with significant contributions to understanding test reliability in continuous integration environments. His research spans empirical studies of testing practices, machine learning approaches to flakiness prediction, and educational aspects of software engineering. A notable trend is his increasing focus on the intersection of software testing and education, particularly examining how students interact with modern development tools and practices. Professor Hilton is highly active in the software engineering research community, serving on program committees for major conferences including ASE, ICSE, and SIGCSE. He has contributed to numerous workshops and symposia focused on software engineering education and testing research. As an educator, he has developed and taught multiple software engineering courses covering object-oriented design, testing, concurrency, and software construction principles. He emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for real-world software development challenges. His educational research explores best practices for teaching software engineering and the impact of new technologies like generative AI on software engineering education. He maintains an active research lab focused on software engineering tools and education, collaborating with both academic and industry partners to address practical challenges in software development workflows. His current projects include investigations into flaky test patterns, continuous integration practices, and the integration of modern development tools into software engineering curricula.

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Daniel ShipsidesView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of Southern BrittanyFrance

Daniel Shipsides is a Senior Lecturer in Art & Design at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, where he co-directs the MFA Fine Art program. Based in Belfast since 1995, he graduated with an MFA in 1997 and has been associated with Orchid Studios since 1997. His academic career is deeply intertwined with his artistic practice, having served as committee director at Catalyst Arts (1996-1998) and Bbeyond (2002-2007). Shipsides' research interests center on the geographies of art, exploring landscape and spatial narratives through cultural, social, political, and environmental lenses. His concept of 'pata-perception' provides a framework for understanding the hybridization of overlapping fields of imaginative and experiential inquiry. He has developed a deep drawing practice in woodland spaces around Belfast through SECA (Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action), conducting free workshops open to the public that emphasize presence, observation, and iterative engagement with nature. His extensive exhibition history spans international venues including American University Museum, Arnolfini Gallery, Melbourne International Biennial, and The MAC Belfast. Since 2004, he has worked collaboratively with Neal Beggs as Shipsides and Beggs Projects, producing works that engage with landscape, spatial narratives, and environmental concerns. His practice encompasses image, moving image, drawing, installation, music, and performance, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to contemporary art. Shipsides has received numerous prestigious awards including the AHRC Landscape and Environment Award (2006), ACNI Major Artist Award (2004), AHRC Creative Fellowship (2001), and Nissan Art Award (2000). His recent recognition includes the Artist International Development Award (2019) and Cathedral Quarter Visual Arts Bursary Award (2023). He has been featured in podcasts such as BBC Radio 3's 'From Deep Blue to Pale Blue' examining art and the natural environment through the lens of rock-climbing. His current research projects include 'Beside on the Other Side; Disorientation Filmic Geographies and the Authoring of Place' (2023), extending his exploration of filmic representations of landscape and spatial narratives. Upcoming engagements include the '175: Celebrating the Future' event on Radical Pedagogies in Education for Sustainable Development (November 2024) and 'Dan Shipsides: More-than-representation in drawing' at NCAD x BSoA Research Forum (September 2025).

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Julio A. CamareroView profile

Professor

University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States

Julio A. Camarero is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Southern California's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds the John A. Biles Professorship in Pharmaceutical Sciences and leads a research program focused on protein engineering, chemical biology, and peptide therapeutics. Dr. Camarero obtained his PhD from the University of Barcelona and completed postdoctoral training at The Rockefeller University as a Burroughs Wellcome Fellow. He served as a Distinguished Lawrence Fellow at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory before joining USC in 2008 as an Associate Professor. His research focuses on developing chemical biology approaches using protein splicing and synthetic protein chemistry to study cancer and bacterial pathogenicity. His lab is renowned for pioneering work with cyclotides - small, disulfide-rich cyclic peptides with remarkable stability. Dr. Camarero's research has advanced cyclotide synthesis, engineering for drug design, and understanding of their folding and stability. His work explores applications as antimicrobial agents against multidrug-resistant pathogens, anticancer therapeutics targeting CXCR4, p53, and RAS/RAF pathways, and CNS drug delivery systems. Dr. Camarero has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and secured substantial funding from NIH, DoD-CMDRP, American Cancer Society, Melanoma Research Alliance, and American Lung Association. His research has resulted in numerous patents for cyclotide-based therapeutics targeting various diseases including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and autoimmune disorders. Recipient of NIH Big Idea Award for developing antibody substitutes Holds multiple patents related to cyclotide therapeutics Principal investigator on multiple NIH R01 and R35 grants Recipient of Melanoma Research Alliance Established Investigator Award Recipient of American Cancer Society Discovery Boost Grant His laboratory maintains active collaborations across USC and with industry partners including Bristol-Myers Squibb. Dr. Camarero's work has been featured in USC News and other media outlets highlighting his contributions to cancer treatment research and antimicrobial peptide development.

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