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• Urban Morphology
• Urban Studies
• Sense of Place
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Mirko Guaralda is an Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Architecture & Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from Politecnico di Milano and has extensive international collaborations with institutions in Indonesia, Poland, Colombia, and Thailand. His research focuses on urban morphology, sense of place, and community-centered design aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. He has supervised over 20 HDR candidates and delivered workshops globally on placemaking and sustainable urban development. Dr. Guaralda's expertise spans urban design, architectural pedagogy, and knowledge innovation spaces. He pioneered the City 4.0 Lab and led transdisciplinary projects like the Logan Citystudio, fostering collaboration between academia, government, and industry. His teaching emphasizes typo-morphological approaches and industry engagement, with roles in architectural design studios across multiple countries. Key research areas include medium-density urban development, climate adaptation, and digital placemaking. His recent work explores circular urban paradigms, playable digital interventions, and gender-inclusive public spaces. Awards include the 2015 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence (Engagement). Publications span urban climate design, missing-middle housing typologies, and environmental color frameworks. Collaborations with UN-Habitat and international conferences highlight his global impact in shaping equitable, sustainable cities.

James BernView profile

Professor

• Soft and Rigid Robotics
• Computational Design
• Numerical Simulation
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James Bern is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Williams College , currently on leave. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from ETH Zurich (2020), an MS in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University (2017), and a BS in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Control & Dynamical Systems from Caltech (2015). His research spans soft and rigid robotics , computational design , and numerical simulation , with a focus on enabling artists, designers, and the public to utilize advanced robotics tools. Key questions include modeling unpredictable physical phenomena, optimizing design/control spaces, and democratizing robotic design. Recent publications highlight his work on soft drone grasping , virtual reality inverse kinematics , cable-driven stiffness modulation , and soft robot simulation . His collaborations include the Computational Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich and the Distributed Robotics Lab at MIT CSAIL.

Igor MayerView profile

Professor

• Serious Games
• Policy Analysis
• Spatial Planning
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Igor Mayer is a Professor of Serious Games, Innovation & Society at Breda University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands) and an endowed 0.2fte Professor of 'Playful Organizations and Learning Systems' at Tilburg University's Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on gaming-simulation, serious games, and digital technologies for policy analysis, organizational learning, and spatial planning. He leads the Academy for AI, Games & Media (AGM) at Breda and has held visiting roles at Beijing Institute of Technology (China) and Delft University of Technology (Netherlands). Key research interests include maritime spatial planning (via the MSP Challenge simulation platform), urban digital twins, and the societal impact of immersive technologies. He has coordinated European projects (e.g., FP7, H2020) and advised organizations like Shell, the Netherlands Police Academy, and the Port of Rotterdam. His work bridges policy analysis, complex systems, and stakeholder engagement in domains such as water management, crisis response, and infrastructure planning. Award-winning projects include the MSP Challenge, a globally applied boundary object for transboundary governance. His 150+ publications span journals like Marine Policy and Simulation & Gaming , with a current H-index of 31. He co-founded networks like SAGANET and GaLA, and serves as associate editor for Simulation & Gaming and Water . Recent activities include leading the EU-funded NO-REGRETS project on North Sea renewable energy and co-developing the VESPER initiative on virtual humans. His future research emphasizes playful organizations, digital innovation districts, and ethical AI applications in public policy.

Lisa DethridgeView profile

Research Fellow

• Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Centered Design
• Screen and Digital Media
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Lisa Dethridge is a Honorary University Fellow at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication, specializing in Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence , Extended Reality (XR) , and Human-Centered Design . She collaborates with organizations like OpenAI, Microsoft, and CSIRO while advising the Australian Internet Domain Authority (auDA). Education : PhD in Media Ecology from New York University Teaching Experience : New York University, UCLA, Australian Film, TV and Radio School, University of Melbourne Her research explores the intersection of AI ethics, virtual environments, and creative practice. She has produced media for global platforms including film, television, and 3D virtual worlds, with a focus on: AI Governance and Fairness Immersive Virtual Art Galleries Emergency Communication Systems Cross-Cultural Digital Collaborations Recent publications analyze: 4IR Technologies in Media Production Machine Learning Recommendation Systems Virtual Reality Language Instruction Transhumanist Film Collaboration She contributes to Creative Australia as a peer and sits on the Board of Melbourne Books, with artistic works exhibited internationally including at New York's Pratt Institute.

• Information Systems
• Technostress
• Extended Reality (XR)
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Henri Pirkkalainen is a Professor of Information and Knowledge Management at Tampere University's Faculty of Management and Business, leading the Doctoral Programme in Business and Technology Management (TOTO). He is Vice Director of the Research Centre of Gameful Realities and Editor-in-Chief of the Scandinavian Journal of Information Systems. His research focuses on mitigating technostress, exploring metaverse and extended reality (XR) applications, and analyzing the impact of technology on organizational workflows and employee well-being. He holds a Master’s from the University of Jyväskylä and transitioned from IT consulting to academia through EU project coordination. His career emphasizes bridging academic disciplines and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Key research areas include technostress in software development, robotic workplace integration, and gamification strategies. He investigates how immersive technologies like the metaverse affect user experiences and organizational efficiency, with recent studies on AI-driven recommendation systems in education and micro-credential platforms. Pirkkalainen advocates for balancing technological innovation with human-centric solutions to address burnout and resistance to digital tools. His academic contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on digital transformation challenges. Beyond academia, he plays drums semi-professionally and bakes sourdough bread, practices he links to sustained creativity and problem-solving in research.

Michael DoView profile

Professor

• Systems Engineering
• Complex Systems
• Systems Theory
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Michael Do is a Professor of Practice in Industrial & Systems Engineering and Director of the Capstone and Partnership Program at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mining and Systems Engineering from the University of Arizona (2012), along with multiple advanced degrees in engineering management, technology management, systems engineering, and business administration. His research focuses on complex systems, systems theory, cyber-physical systems, and data science, with applications in military talent management, mining operations, and educational systems. Dr. Do has earned prestigious certifications including Systems Engineering Professional (SEP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). His awards include the RAND Army Research Fellowship (2016), a U.S. patent for fluid transfer methods (2011), and the Raytheon Fellowship (2007). His work bridges academic research with industry partnerships, emphasizing practical solutions for complex systems challenges. His publications span systems engineering, educational innovation, and social media impacts on learning. Notable recent works address engineering leadership, system-of-systems approaches to talent management, and the role of paper prototyping in HCI education. He actively collaborates with defense agencies and industry partners through his directorship of the Capstone Program.

Claus Andreas Gram Foss RosenstandView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Media
• Innovation Management
• Organizational Change
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Claus Andreas Gram Foss Rosenstand serves as Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Communication and Psychology within The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. With over 25 years of experience at the institution, he bridges academia and entrepreneurship through interdisciplinary work in digital media, innovation, and organizational management. His affiliations include InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design), The Center for Applied Game Research, and leadership roles in AI for the People and Green Societies initiatives. His research spans Digital Media, Innovation Management, and Organizational Change, characterized by a unique blend of academic rigor and entrepreneurial spirit. Key themes include Digital Disruption, Metaverse applications, Digital Ecosystems, and Scientific Methods. The fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to Innovation Management (100%), Computer Science (95%), Case Study methodologies (84%), and Digitalization (65%). Rosenstand's publication trends show consistent output since 2001 with significant recent activity (2021-2025), focusing on practical applications of digital transformation across business and society. His work emphasizes framing techniques, narrative case studies, and sustainable business models while integrating qualitative research methods. Board member and entrepreneur with extensive industry collaboration Lead researcher for Digital Disruption Consortium with LEGO Systems AS Principal Investigator for Environmental Humanities Cluster Active participant in ISPIM Innovation Conferences since 2017 His media engagement includes 16 press appearances on digital transformation topics, notably 'DigitalLeads nye møderække hjælper nordjyske virksomheder med at bruge AI effektivt' (2024) and commentary on flexible workplaces impacting job markets (2021).

Daniel ArceView profile

Professor

• Economics
• Terrorism
• Cybersecurity
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Dr. Daniel Arce is the Ashbel Smith Professor of Economics and Program Head of Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), within the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has over 30 years of academic experience, including roles at Rhodes College and the University of Alabama. His research focuses on applied game theory, business ethics, cybersecurity, defense economics, and counterterrorism, with notable contributions to understanding terrorist organizational dynamics and counterterror policy effectiveness. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1992) D.E. in Economics, Universidad de los Andes (1986) M.A. in Economics, Western Michigan University (1985) B.A. in Mathematics and Spanish, Olivet College (1984) Research Interests: Dr. Arce’s work integrates game theory with real-world issues such as business ethics, cybersecurity, and global public goods. He has extensively studied Latin American economies and contributed to understanding collective action problems in counterterrorism. His research highlights the economic dimensions of terrorism, including recruitment patterns, attack motivations, and policy backlashes. Publications & Awards: Co-editor of the Southern Economic Journal . Recipient of the UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teacher Award (2013). Author of over 60 peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Journal of Conflict Resolution and Defence & Peace Economics . Recipient of two Fulbright Grants for South American research. Grants & Appointments: Lead researcher on DHS-funded counterterrorism studies (CREATE). Member of the Institutional Dimensions of Global Environmental Change (IDGEC). Editorial roles at Defence and Peace Economics and Southern Economic Journal . Consultant for the United Nations Development Programme and World Bank. Teaching & Leadership: Known for innovative teaching methods, Arce’s courses include game theory, business ethics, and Latin American development (taught in Spanish). He has led the UT Dallas Economics Program twice and emphasized ethics integration in business education.

Panagiotis PetridisView profile

Associate Professor

• Mixed Reality/VR/AR
• Human Computer Interaction
• 3D Interfaces and Haptic Devices
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Panagiotis Petridis is an Associate Professor in Gamification at Aston Business School, part of Aston University's College of Business and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Interactions in Cultural Heritage Institutions from Sussex University and a PGCert in Higher Education from Coventry University. He has extensive experience in virtual reality, simulation, and gaming technologies, focusing on their application in behavior change and decision-making through immersive experiences. His research interests include Mixed Reality/VR/AR, Human-Computer Interaction, and Gamification. He has led and contributed to numerous grants including EPSRC-funded projects on product-service systems and low-carbon lifestyles. He has also been PI on initiatives like the Adventure in AI Project promoting AI literacy for children and the RAISE project improving rail accessibility through simulation. Professional Memberships: IEEE, ACM, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Teaching Leadership: Modules include Advanced Spreadsheets and Databases, Gamification for Business, and Applications Development Key Projects: OrbEEt (energy-efficient public offices), MAGELLAN (collaborative adventures), and CUSTOMER (student energy management) Panagiotis has directed the MSc in Serious Games at Coventry University and supervised multiple PhD students. His work bridges academic research with industry applications, emphasizing transformative technologies in education and business.

Mingliu ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Market Design
• Mechanism Design
• Operations and Finance Interface
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Mingliu Chen is an Assistant Professor in Operations Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Discipline and Postdoctoral Researcher at Columbia University's Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department. He holds a PhD in Decision Sciences from Duke University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on market design, mechanism design, operations-finance interface, revenue management, and applied probability. Notable work includes optimizing on-demand delivery systems, dynamic contracts under moral hazard, and emergency service facility reliability. He teaches courses in advanced statistics, managerial decision-making under uncertainty, and business analytics. Teaching experience spans institutions including UTD, Columbia, and Duke, covering optimization models, probability, and business analytics. His research has been published in top journals like Management Science and Operations Research , with multiple working papers under review or invited for conferences.

Jordan B. L. SmithView profile

Lecturer

• Music Structure Analysis
• Audio Signal Processing
• Music Information Retrieval
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Jordan B. L. Smith is a Lecturer in Audio Signal Processing at Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences. He teaches digital audio courses in the Queen Mary School Hainan program, requiring annual 2-week trips to China. His research focuses on music structure analysis, music decomposition, and interactive tools for musical creativity. Education: BA in Music and Physics (Harvard College) MA in Music Technology (McGill University) MSc in Operations Research Engineering (University of Southern California) PhD in Computer Science (Queen Mary University of London) Research Interests: Jordan explores nested patterns in musical structure, listener perception of structure, algorithmic music generation, and interfaces for music remixing. His work bridges computer science and musicology, with contributions to tools like Unmixer (loop extraction) and CrossSong (musical logic puzzles). Publications Trends: His work emphasizes music structure segmentation, computational creativity, and human-audio interaction. Recent studies focus on scalable music generation (e.g., SymPAC) and improving structural analysis with semi-supervised methods (e.g., MuSFA). Awards & Collaborations: No explicit awards listed, but collaborations include AIST Japan, IRCAM Paris, and TikTok. Past roles include postdoc at AIST (2014–2017) and industry work at TikTok (2018–2022). Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM) in EECS. Engages in interdisciplinary projects combining music theory, AI, and user interaction design.

Anniek Hartman-HeerschopView profile

Researcher

• Rehabilitation Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroprosthetics
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Dr. Anniek Hartman-Heerschop is a Researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. Her work focuses on advancing rehabilitation technology, particularly in the field of neuroprosthetics and myoelectric control systems. She explores how users adapt to multi-articulating prosthetic hands and optimize training methods for seamless prosthesis operation. Field of Discipline: Rehabilitation Institution: University of Groningen Her research emphasizes mode-switching behavior in upper-limb prostheses, performance transfer from training to real-world use, and the cognitive/motor challenges in prosthetic control. Key themes include enhancing user adaptation through tailored training protocols and improving clinical outcomes via advanced prosthetic designs. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining biomedical engineering, rehabilitation science, and human factors. Recent studies address skill transfer efficacy and user interface optimization for multi-articulating prosthetics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising roles or specific grant details are not provided, though collaborative efforts with colleagues like Dr. Bongers and van der Sluis suggest active research partnerships.

• Game Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Environmental Sustainability
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Jane Turner is a Professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice, School of Design. Her research focuses on game design, human-computer interaction (HCI), and more-than-human futures. She is a leading figure in designing games and interactive experiences that address environmental sustainability, decolonial perspectives, and community engagement. Turner’s work often bridges art, technology, and social science, emphasizing collaborative world-building and placemaking. Her key projects include organizing the annual Game On Festival, a public event showcasing innovative games and fostering community connections. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications on topics such as neurodivergence empathy frameworks, decolonial storytelling, and tangible embodied interfaces (TEIs). Turner’s research also explores digital narratives and the intersection of technology with cultural heritage, exemplified in projects like 'Kinning with the Unseen More-Than-Human,' which reconnects communities with natural environments. In 2024, her work on 'Making-With the More-Than-Human' and 'Crossing Abyssal Lines' demonstrated her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and futurism. Turner has held editorial roles for conferences like OzCHI and contributed to academic volumes on smart cities and game studies. Her PhD (2016) by publication further solidifies her expertise in games as cultural and spatial storytelling mediums.

• Software Engineering
• Gamification
• Empirical Software Engineering
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Riccardo Coppola is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He is affiliated with the College of Management and Production Engineering and the College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering. His research and teaching focus on software engineering, gamification, empirical methods, and the integration of artificial intelligence in software development. Education: While formal education details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, his academic position and research supervision imply a doctoral degree in a relevant field, likely in Computer Science or Software Engineering. Research Interests: Riccardo's research spans several cutting-edge areas in software engineering and computer science. He investigates gamification in software testing and education, aiming to improve engagement and effectiveness. He explores the application of large language models and AI in software modeling and development, particularly in UML and requirements engineering. His work also addresses accessibility in software development , empirical software engineering , and ethical concerns in AI , such as gender stereotypes in language models. His scientific disciplinary sector is IINF-05/A - Information Processing Systems. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of gamification and software engineering education, particularly using UML and BPMN. There is a growing emphasis on leveraging large language models for automated modeling tasks and analyzing their societal impact. His work is predominantly empirical, involving experimental studies, tool development, and longitudinal analyses, published in top software engineering venues. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Riccardo actively supervises three PhD students: Anna Arnaudo (on AI and software engineering), Lorenzo Laudadio (on gamified end-to-end testing), and Giacomo Garaccione (on gamification and automated techniques). He is a member of the SOFTENG research group and involved in competitive research projects like ASSISTANTS (funded by PNRR Mission 4). He also leads several commercial research and training projects, including the Software Testing Academy and courses on C++ and Python, serving as the Scientific Manager. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the SOFTENG - Software Engineering Group (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino, which focuses on empirical and innovative approaches to software development, testing, and education.

Anthony ContaView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• User Experience (UX) Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Cognitive Load Theory
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Anthony Conta is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Information at Pratt Institute, where he contributes to the academic development of future designers through teaching and mentorship. With over a decade of experience in design across entertainment, education, and media, he brings real-world expertise into the classroom. He has taught at CUNY and led design bootcamps, demonstrating a strong commitment to design education at multiple levels. His research and professional interests lie at the intersection of user experience, cognitive psychology, and digital product design. He emphasizes ethical design practices, user research methodologies, and the application of design thinking across industries. His work explores cognitive load, deceptive design patterns, survey design, and storytelling in UX, all aimed at creating more intuitive and humane digital experiences. His publications, particularly in UX Planet and UX Collective , reflect a consistent focus on foundational UX principles, practical frameworks, and case studies. These works span from 2018 to 2023 and show a trajectory toward both educational content and critical analysis of industry practices, including evaluations of platforms like Best Buy, Netflix, and Ling’s Cars. Themes include usability, discoverability, cognitive overload, and ethical responsibility in design. Notable honors include contributions to Webby award-winning products and Emmy-nominated interactive content, highlighting his impact in the professional design world. He has authored the book The Art and Science of UX Design (Pearson, 2023), which serves as a comprehensive guide for aspiring designers. Contributor to Webby award-winning products Contributor to Emmy-nominated interactive content Anthony Conta mentors emerging design talent on a 1:1 basis and has structured educational experiences around design for diverse audiences. He has worked with major clients including Amazon Music, Vimeo, Discovery-Food Network, Viacom-Nickelodeon, Kaplan, Boston Consulting Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Mattel-Funemployed. While no formal advising of graduate students is listed, his extensive mentorship and teaching suggest a strong commitment to student development. There is no mention of research grants in the provided text. He is an active contributor to the design community through his writing on Medium, personal website, and professional networks. His work bridges academia and industry, making him a prominent figure in contemporary UX discourse.