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Ben Nobbs-Thiessen is an Assistant Professor of History and Chair of Mennonite Studies at the University of Winnipeg. He holds a PhD from Emory University (2016), with prior roles as a research associate at Arizona State University (2016–18) and a teaching fellow at Washington State University (2018–2020). His research focuses on Mennonite migrations across the Americas, environmental change, and indigenous-settler relations. He teaches courses on Latin American Mennonites and Mennonite Studies II. His research combines archival work, field studies, and oral histories from Bolivia, Paraguay, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. His 2020 book Landscape of Migration examines Bolivia’s lowland colonization and its intersection with Mennonite and indigenous communities. Current projects include a century-long study of Mexico-Canada Mennonite migrations linked to water scarcity and neoliberal reforms. His publications span journals like Journal of Latin American Studies and Agricultural History , addressing topics like frontier development, foodways, and border conflicts. His transnational approach bridges environmental, migration, and colonial histories. He contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies and the Centre for Rupert's Land Studies.

• Mennonite Studies
• Environmental History
• Migration and Diaspora Studies
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Dr. Hassan Qudrat-Ullah is a Professor at the School of Administrative Studies, York University, and Coordinator of the Certificate in Logistics Management. He holds a PhD in Decision Sciences from NUS Business School and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on dynamic decision making, system dynamics modeling, energy planning, and interactive learning environments. He teaches courses on quantitative methods, logistics, and decision analysis, informed by global industry experience across 20+ countries. Research interests include sustainability, climate change, systems thinking, and educational applications of decision sciences. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Complexity in Applied Science and Technology and is a member of IEEE, DSI, and the International System Dynamics Society. His work has been published in Energy , Decision Support Systems , and others. Key projects include studies on 'structured-debriefing in dynamic decision making' and renewable energy policies in Africa. His recent articles (2023–2025) address AI integration in energy governance, system dynamics for supply chain resilience, and education for sustainability. Hassan advocates for systems thinking in K-12 education and enjoys traveling (visited 129 countries) and bird-watching.

• Sustainability
• Global/Climate Change
• System Dynamics
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Min Hu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus. He holds an adjunct position at Dalhousie University's School of Health Administration. His primary research focuses on Health Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Labour Economics, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations in Canada, Indigenous health, income inequalities, and cancer economics. He teaches courses in Microeconomics, Health Economics, and Statistics. Education: PhD in Economics (2019), Dalhousie University; Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Economics (2019–2020), Dalhousie University. Previous degrees include an M.A. (2014–2016) and B.A. in Economics from Dalhousie University. Research interests include the socio-economic determinants of health disparities, particularly among Indigenous peoples and immigrants, and the economic impacts of cancer-related policies. He employs applied econometric methods to analyze labor market outcomes and social policy effectiveness. His recent articles explore sustainable biomass utilization, energy policies, and environmental engineering innovations. Key themes include biomass supply chain optimization, CO₂ reduction strategies, and waste-to-energy technologies. Scientific Awards: Recipient of SSHRC New Frontiers Grant (2023–2026), CIHR Team Grant (2024–2026), and multiple UBC startup grants. His work is supported by SSHRC, CRDCN, and Indigenous Services Canada. He advises students in Economics and Global Studies (IGS) programs. Grants and funding span health economics, Indigenous well-being, and sustainable energy systems. Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in health administration and environmental policy. Labs/Teams: Engaged with UBC's Okanagan Sustainability Initiatives and Dalhousie's Health Economics Research Group. Affiliated with professional organizations like the American Economic Association and Canadian Health Economics Study Group.

• Health Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Labour Economics
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Dr. Frank Rudzicz is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University. His research lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and healthcare, with a focus on developing machine learning systems that improve clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and accessibility in medicine. He holds a BSc from Concordia University (2004), an MEng from McGill University (2006), and a PhD from the University of Toronto (2011). His research interests include Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Healthcare, Speech Technologies, Explainable AI, and Fairness in ML. Dr. Rudzicz's recent publications span a wide range of topics, including Alzheimer's detection through speech analysis, surgical outcome prediction, mental health monitoring, privacy in AI, and the application of large language models in clinical settings. His work consistently emphasizes ethical AI, patient privacy, and real-world clinical integration. He has received several awards, including a Best Paper award at EMNLP 2020, a Best Student Paper award at ICASSP 2021, and the ISCA Best Student Paper award in 2013. His research has been published in top-tier journals such as Nature Scientific Reports , JAMA Network Open , IEEE Access , and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience , as well as leading conferences including NeurIPS, ACL, ICML, and Interspeech. Dr. Rudzicz supervises a dynamic research group working on AI for health, with active projects in voice-based diagnostics, ambient clinical documentation, explainable AI for surgery, and wearable-based monitoring for chronic diseases. He collaborates widely across disciplines, including with clinicians, neuroscientists, ethicists, and public health experts. He is also involved in major initiatives such as the Genetics Navigator study and Bridge2AI-Voice, aiming to build ethically sourced, diverse biomedical datasets. His lab actively explores the societal implications of AI in healthcare, including fairness, trust, and resistance to malicious fine-tuning.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Healthcare
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Masoud Asgharian is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McGill University. His research focuses on survival analysis, changepoint problems, nonparametric Bayesian methods, and data envelopment analysis. He has contributed to influential studies on dementia survival rates, censored data methodologies, and statistical efficiency measures. His work bridges biostatistics and operations research, with applications in public health and medical sciences. Key contributions include methodologies for prevalent cohort survival analysis, input relaxation efficiency measures in stochastic DEA, and causal inference techniques. Asgharian has collaborated extensively with researchers in epidemiology and biomedical engineering, as evidenced by his co-authored publications on topics ranging from tooth enamel properties to low-precision neural network quantization. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as New England Journal of Medicine , Journal of the American Statistical Association , and Biometrics . Current affiliations include leadership roles in statistical research at McGill, with ongoing projects in computational statistics and healthcare analytics.

• Survival Analysis
• Changepoint Problem
• Nonparametric Bayesian Analysis
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Bradley J. Siwick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Ultrafast Science (Tier II). He specializes in developing ultrafast electron-based techniques to study atomic and molecular dynamics in materials and chemical systems. His work bridges chemical physics, materials science, and condensed matter physics, focusing on structural dynamics, phase transitions, and nonequilibrium states. Education: B.A.Sc. (Engineering Physics, University of Toronto, 1997), M.Sc. (Physics, 1998), Ph.D. (Physics, 2004). Postdoctoral training at FOM-AMOLF Amsterdam (2004–2006). Awards: NSERC Doctoral Prize (2005). Research interests include ultrafast electron diffraction/scattering, electron-phonon coupling, and imaging transient structural changes. Techniques developed in his lab combine electron microscopy with ultrafast laser spectroscopy to observe atomic motions on femtosecond timescales. Key areas of study are phase transitions in materials (e.g., VO₂, cuprates), nanocomposites, and extreme states of matter using facilities like the Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS). Recent articles highlight advances in momentum-resolved phonon dynamics, polaron formation, and ultrafast imaging of 2D materials. His lab, based in Otto Maass and Rutherford buildings, collaborates on frontier projects in nonequilibrium materials science. Advising: Leads the Siwick Research Group, focusing on graduate students in chemical physics and materials science. Grants: Supported by NSERC and Canada Research Chairs funding. Labs and facilities: Otto Maass 25 laboratory and ALLS (Varennes, Quebec) for high-power laser experiments.

• Chemical Physics
• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Jeremy Tai is Associate Professor in Modern Chinese History at McGill University, specializing in intellectual and social history from 1900 to present. His research examines gender, political economy, and cultural transformations. Specializations : Modern China, gender and sexuality studies, critical theory, and transnational cultural exchange. Key Publications : Focus on feminism in early 20th-century China and regional capitalism under Nationalist rule. Translated foundational Chinese feminist texts.

• Modern China
• Intellectual History
• Social History
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Lena Simine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She holds a B.Sc. (2009) and Ph.D. (2015) from the University of Toronto, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Rice University (2015–2019). Her laboratory is located in P&P 118A, focusing on developing computational approaches for modeling molecular phenomena in theoretical chemistry and chemical physics. Her research interests center on computational materials design, quantum dynamics, and the application of machine learning to chemistry. Specific areas include simulating amorphous materials, aptamer design, and quantum systems modeling. She teaches CHEM 365 (Statistical Thermodynamics) and CHEM 593 (Statistical Mechanics and Machine Learning for Chemistry). Her work explores interdisciplinary frontiers, such as path-integral simulations, GFlowNets for molecular design, and the physical principles underlying deep learning in materials science. Recent studies highlight innovations like DeltaGzip for binding affinity prediction and the MAP protocol for 3D disordered matter simulations. Her lab’s contributions span computational methods, material innovation, and quantum phenomena, with a focus on advancing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in chemistry and materials science.

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Chemical Physics
• Computational Materials Science
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Samuel Jean Bassetto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He serves as Director of the Continuous Improvement Laboratory (LABAC) and holds membership in multiple prestigious research groups including the Research Group on Globalisation and Management of Technology (GMT), Poly-Industries 4.0 Laboratory, Interuniversity Research Centre on Enterprise Networks, Logistics and Transportation (CIRRELT), and Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO). Dr. Bassetto's research spans multiple disciplines, focusing on continuous improvement through the integration of engineering, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, psychology, and design. His primary sphere of excellence is in New Frontiers in Information and Communication Technologies, with secondary expertise in Modeling and Artificial Intelligence and Human Health. He develops tools that place humans at the center of technology to enhance organizational performance while respecting human rhythms and cognitive limitations. His recent publication portfolio reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach, with research bridging industrial engineering, cognitive neuroscience, and AI ethics. His work addresses practical challenges in lean manufacturing assessment, racial bias in medical AI systems, cognitive data collection in natural environments, and condition monitoring for industrial machinery. The research consistently demonstrates a commitment to developing practical solutions that integrate human factors with technological innovation. NSERC Synergy Prize for Innovation recipient Principal investigator on multiple research grants from NSERC, FRQ, and MITACS Collaborations with over a dozen institutions across multiple countries Supervision of over 150 highly qualified personnel throughout his career Dr. Bassetto teaches specialized courses including CAP7011 (Creativity in Research), IND8444 (Continuous Improvement), IND8203 (Industrial Launch), and previously taught IND8178 (Production). His teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application, with courses featuring hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and gamification techniques to enhance learning. His supervision portfolio includes numerous Ph.D. and Master's students working on topics ranging from human-technology collaboration to reinforcement learning for production management. Through LABAC, Dr. Bassetto leads research initiatives focused on developing human-centered tools for continuous improvement in organizational settings. The laboratory conducts projects related to industrial IoT applications, cognitive aspects of process improvement, and the development of practical frameworks for organizations to enhance performance while maintaining respect for human rhythms and cognitive capabilities.

• Industrial Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
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Heather M.-L. Miller serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), currently on academic leave for the 2025-2026 term. Dr. Miller's educational background includes a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1999) alongside MA, MSc, and BA degrees, though specific institutions for the latter are not detailed in the provided materials. PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1999 MA (institution and year not specified) MSc (institution and year not specified) BA (institution and year not specified) Her research specializes in South Asian archaeology, with emphasis on prehistoric and historic complex societies. Key areas include ancient technology, material culture analysis, social organization, regional interconnections, and agricultural systems. Current projects focus on medieval Islamic trade routes in northwestern Pakistan, particularly through the Caravanserai Networks Project which examines economic and social aspects of historical travel routes. Analysis of Dr. Miller's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the Indus Civilization and South Asian archaeology, with increasing attention to medieval periods. Her work integrates archaeological evidence with historical texts to explore trade networks, technological practices, and socio-economic organization, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach that bridges anthropology, history, and material science. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or honors are mentioned in the provided information. Dr. Miller mentors graduate students, including Rachele Andrea Bianchi. Her research is supported by competitive grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Connaught Foundation at the University of Toronto, enabling fieldwork in Pakistan and database development for historical trade routes. She is an active member of the Trent University Archaeology Research Centre (TUARC) and the Centre for South Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. Her field research involves collaboration with the Directorate for Archaeology and Museums of the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) in Pakistan and international scholars, fostering cross-border academic partnerships.

• Archaeology
• South Asia
• Prehistoric Societies
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Philip Zachernuk is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Dalhousie University, specializing in Modern African history with emphasis on intellectual traditions, slavery, colonialism, and educational systems. His scholarship bridges West African historical contexts with transnational Pan-African movements and diasporic engagements. His educational background includes a BA and MA from Dalhousie University and a PhD from the University of Toronto. Zachernuk's research examines how African intellectuals navigated colonial structures while redefining continental identity, particularly through education and print culture in Nigeria. His work challenges Eurocentric historical frameworks by centering African epistemological agency. Recent publications reveal sustained focus on Edward Wilmot Blyden's intellectual legacy, West African creolization processes, and the complexities of Pan-African cultural production. His scholarship demonstrates evolving engagement with animal studies, anonymity in colonial public spheres, and the economic dimensions of pre-independence Africa, reflecting interdisciplinary expansion within African historiography. Zachernuk teaches core courses including Slavery and Slaving in Global History, Rise and Fall of African Slavery, Wars and Revolts in 19th Century Africa, and Topics in African History (Nationalism & Independence), maintaining active office hours for student engagement in Winter 2025.

• Modern African History
• African Intellectual History
• History of Slavery
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Steven Hijmans is a Professor in the Department of History, Classics, & Religion at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Roman art and religion, with a particular emphasis on solar symbolism, Mithraic studies, and the intersection of art and religious practices. He holds a PhD and has authored numerous scholarly works analyzing ancient iconography, imperial imagery, and religious syncretism. His work often bridges archaeological evidence with textual analysis to explore cultural, political, and religious dynamics in antiquity. Key research areas include the role of art in religious expression, the evolution of imperial portraiture, and the material culture of Roman cults. His recent publications (2010–2024) address topics ranging from solar deities in Greco-Roman contexts to the reinterpretation of ancient urban spaces. Hijmans is also engaged in interdisciplinary projects examining the reception of classical antiquity in modern scholarship. His academic contributions are marked by meticulous attention to iconographic detail and contextual analysis. He has participated in archaeological fieldwork in Greece and Turkey, contributing to site documentation and interpretation. Hijmans' work is frequently cited in studies of late antique religion, Hellenistic art, and the socio-political dimensions of Roman religious practices.

• Roman Art
• Religious Studies
• Ancient History
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Donato Totaro is a Part-time Lecturer in Film Studies at Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada, where he has taught since 1990. He holds a PhD in Film & Television from the University of Warwick (UK), supervised by Victor F. Perkins, and serves as founding editor of the online film journal Offscreen since 1997. Totaro is also a member of the Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma (AQCC) since 2004. Education: PhD in Film & Television, University of Warwick (UK) Research Interests: Totaro's work spans film criticism , the horror genre , Andrei Tarkovsky , cinema and temporality , and film style . His research explores theoretical and aesthetic dimensions through projects like The Face at the Window (analyzing horror motifs), Women in Horror (documenting post-2010 female contributions), and Monster Kid Generation (tracing cultural impacts of 1950s-1970s horror fandom on filmmakers like Spielberg and Del Toro). He pioneers audio-visual essays as critical tools. Publication Trends: His scholarship reveals evolving focus from Tarkovsky's temporal aesthetics to contemporary horror studies and genre hybridity (e.g., apocalyptic westerns). Recent works demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting film theory with cultural studies, gender analysis, and fan communities while maintaining rigorous formal analysis of cinematic techniques. Scientific Awards: Canada Council for the Arts Grants to Literary Magazines (2002-2019, $200,000+) SSHRC Scholarship (1997-2000) FCAR Quebec Research Grants (1987-1989) York University Research Grant (1988-89) Teaching & Editorial Impact: Totaro has received multiple teaching honors including the Faculty of Fine Arts Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and Oksana and John Locke Award (2018). He teaches courses ranging from introductory film studies to specialized seminars on horror, Tarkovsky, and film criticism. As Offscreen's editor, he has shaped critical discourse for 25+ years, publishing hundreds of essays while mentoring emerging critics through this influential platform.

• Film Criticism
• Horror Genre
• Andrei Tarkovsky
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Maycira Costa is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Victoria. She holds the BC Leadership Chair in Environmental Remote Sensing and serves on the Canadian Space Agency's Earth System Science Advisory Committee, leveraging satellite technology to address marine conservation challenges amid climate change. Education: PhD, University of Victoria Dr. Costa's research pioneers spectral analysis of light-water interactions through the SPECTRAL Lab—the first dedicated facility in Western Canada. Her work spans coastal oceanography, wetland monitoring, and biogeophysical processes, with field expeditions across British Columbia's diverse watersheds and Brazil's Amazon/Pantanal ecosystems. She develops innovative methods using hyperspectral sensors to track kelp forest dynamics, herring spawning events, and phytoplankton community shifts, revealing critical ecosystem responses to environmental change. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on long-term satellite data analysis, such as the 2025 Frontiers in Marine Science study showing complex phytoplankton changes in the Subarctic Pacific. This work highlights how regional bioregionalization techniques uncover nuanced climate impacts invisible in broad-scale analyses. Scientific Awards: BC Leadership Chair in Environmental Remote Sensing Earth System Science Advisory Committee Member, Canadian Space Agency Dr. Costa mentors graduate researchers including PhD candidate Vishnu PS (International Years of the Salmon project) and Brian Timmer (kelp forest fieldwork in the Broughton Archipelago). Her projects receive funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund, MEOPAR, and partnerships with Ocean Networks Canada, Pacific Salmon Foundation, and Irving Shipbuilding. The SPECTRAL Lab coordinates an international network spanning Brazil (INPA, INPE), Canada (DFO, UBC), the U.S. (UC-Santa Barbara), and Japan (JAXA). Current initiatives include autonomous radiometer deployments on BC Ferries, historical kelp mapping using 1858-1956 British admiralty charts, and sargassum monitoring in Mahahual, Mexico, driving interdisciplinary innovation in environmental observation.

• Remote Sensing
• Coastal Oceanography
• Wetlands
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Dr. Robin Willey is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Concordia University of Edmonton, affiliated with the Department of Social Sciences in the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on progressive movements in Canadian Evangelicalism, art and social change in religious communities, frontier masculinities in Alberta, and contemporary Christian sexuality. He holds a PhD (2017) from the University of Alberta, preceded by an MA (2010) and BA (2007) from the University of Lethbridge. Teaching areas include Sociology of Religion, Social Theory, The Family, New Religious Movements, and Gender & Sexuality. He has taught courses such as Sociology 100, 102, 224, 271, 332, 333, 376, 471, and 472. His research explores intersections between religion, gender, and social change. Notable projects include studies on faith-based cosmopolitanism, Alberta’s oil culture masculinity, and the postconservative turn in Evangelicalism. His work bridges sociology, religious studies, and critical theory. Willey has published in top journals like Journal of Contemporary Religion , Norma , and Theory and Society . He co-curated the Articles of Faith exhibition and engages in public scholarship on religion’s evolving role in modern societies.

• Sociology of Religion
• Gender & Sexuality Studies
• Social Theory
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