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• Contemporary Art
• Postcolonial Art
• Global South Art
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Leora Maltz-Leca is a Professor at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in the Department of Theory and History of Art and Design. She teaches large lecture courses on global modernism and contemporary art, and leads specialized seminars on materiality, process, race, critical theory, and the artist's lecture. Her educational background includes a BA from Yale University, an MA from Brown University, and both an MA and PhD from Harvard University. Before her academic career, she worked in corporate law and in the international sales and design sectors of the fashion industry. Maltz-Leca's research focuses on contemporary art, particularly how artists from postcolonial contexts and the global south are reshaping late modernism by challenging its assumptions, hierarchies, and dogmas. Her work explores the intersection of materiality, process, and politics in contemporary art practice, with special attention to African art. Drawing on her background in painting and philosophy, she examines how studio materials and processes carry both pragmatic and metaphorical significance. Her publications reveal a consistent engagement with William Kentridge's work, contemporary African artists like Pascale Marthine Tayou, and the political dimensions of artistic process. She has written extensively for publications including Artforum, Frieze, African Arts, and Art Bulletin, where she serves on the editorial board. 2016 CAA Millard Mess publication award 2011 Creative Capital/Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writer's book award 2011/12 Getty Postdoctoral Fellowship 2010 Library of Congress Swann fellowship for animation Maltz-Leca founded the Redwood Contemporary Arts Initiative (RCAI) at Newport's Redwood Library & Athenaeum in 2017, which organizes lectures, symposia, and exhibitions. Her curatorial projects have received funding from the Ford Foundation (2018), VIA Foundation (2018), and Robert Lehmann Foundation (2017).

Alexandra DalesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Economic Geography
• Sustainability
• Global Production Networks
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Dr Alexandra Dales is a Senior Lecturer in Business Management at York Business School (York St John University). She holds a BA Hons, MA, PGCE, and PhD. Her research focuses on economic geography, global production networks, and sustainability, with a recent emphasis on how creative industries communicate sustainability through storytelling. As Principle Investigator of the XR Stories-funded 'Sustainability Stories' project, she collaborates with the University of Leeds to explore how SMEs in creative sectors engage stakeholders via digital narratives. She specializes in qualitative methods, secondary data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. Dr Dales teaches modules like International Strategy and Global Dynamism (undergraduate) and Contemporary Theories in International Business (postgraduate). She supervises PhD candidates researching Palestinian entrepreneurship and resilience in conflict zones. She leads York Business School's research strategy, driving external funding and industry partnerships, and supports doctoral researchers. Her work includes presentations at conferences like the Royal Geographical Society and Oxford Retail Futures. Her research interests span sustainability communication, economic geography, and digital disruption's impact on business. She co-designs creative outputs with industry partners and has published in journals like Economic Geography . She actively reviews for Geoforum and engages in community outreach through the University's initiatives.

• Remote Sensing
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Environmental Monitoring
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Dr. Lucy Jones is a Lecturer in Geography and Environmental Geography at York St John University, part of the School of Humanities. Her research focuses on innovative environmental monitoring techniques using remote sensing and GIS technologies, particularly terrestrial laser scanning for forest phenology and floodplain analysis. She holds a PhD from the University of Salford (funded by NERC) and has prior experience in ecological consultancy and academic research roles. Education: BSc Geography, University of Leicester MSc GIS, Sheffield Hallam University PhD in Remote Sensing, University of Salford Teaching: Leads modules in Ecosystems & Biogeography, Nature Conservation, Environmental Change, and Applied GIS. Also contributes to courses on Mapping, Research Methods, and Professional Practice. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and coordinates Level 1 Geography programs. Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes spatial analysis of floodplain dynamics, dual-wavelength TLS applications in forest ecology, and algorithm development for environmental modeling. Her publications span Catena , Interface Focus , and Remote Sensing Letters , with conference presentations at Royal Society and Silvilaser events. Grants & Projects: NERC-funded PhD on forest phenology with SALCA scanner Co-op Insurance-funded river flood analysis project Professional Roles: Postgraduate Research Supervisor and member of academic teams advancing geospatial technologies in environmental science.

Michael HockenhullView profile

Assistant Professor

• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Ethnography
• Data Visualization
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Michael Hockenhull is an Assistant Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), affiliated with the Department of Technologies in Practice. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Science and Technology Studies (STS), Digital Humanities, and political economy. He explores topics such as data infrastructure governance, speculative design, and the societal implications of digitalization through ethnographic and visual analytic methods. He has contributed to two major research projects: SSH and Sustainable Business (2021–2023, Carlsberg Foundation) and Data as Relation (2016–2021, Velux Foundation), both emphasizing digitalization, corporate sustainability, and sociotechnical systems. His recent publications (2020–2024) reflect a growing interest in climate technology advocacy, feminist digital methodologies, and critical analyses of Denmark’s tech sector. Michael frequently engages with public discourse through media contributions and organized events like Folkemødet 2024 workshop. His research emphasizes opening 'black boxes' of digital systems to foster accountability and ethical innovation.

• Geovisualization
• Geographic Information Systems
• Uncertainty Visualization
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Jochen Schiewe is a Researcher specializing in geovisualization, GIS, and spatial uncertainty analysis, with a career spanning over two decades. His work bridges cartography, urban planning, and computational methods. Key Affiliations: University of Hanover (PhD), ISPRS community, EuroVA workshop Research Focus: Geovisualization techniques, uncertainty quantification, smart cities, and historical map analysis His 2024 publication introduces agent-based approaches for preserving spatial patterns in urban data. Earlier works examine sound maps for data representation, land cover change analysis, and interactive GIS for public participation. Schiewe's scholarly contributions emphasize human-computer interaction and cognitive aspects of mapping . He has served as editor for special issues on smart city solutions and collaborated with leading experts in GIS and visualization.

Benjamin DaviesView profile

Lecturer

• Coupled Human-Natural Systems
• Computational Social Science
• Human Mobility and Interaction
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Benjamin Davies is a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Studies at Tufts University, part of the School of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on coupled human-natural systems, computational social science, and human mobility patterns, with a particular emphasis on climate change adaptation and fire ecology. He holds a PhD from the University of Auckland (New Zealand), an MA from the same institution, and a BA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (USA). His research integrates agent-based modeling, paleoenvironmental data analysis, and lithic technology studies to explore long-term human-environment interactions. Key research interests include the resilience of past societies under environmental pressures, the role of fire in prehistoric ecosystems, and the application of digital methods to archaeological questions. His publications span topics like Holocene mobility patterns in South Africa, Quaternary anthropogenic landscape changes, and reproducible agent-based modeling frameworks. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Environmental Data Visualization and Introduction to Environmental Fieldwork. Recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches, including collaborations on serious games for coastal decision-making and studies of hominin ecological adaptation. Postdoctoral training at Yale University and the University of Utah further enriched his expertise in computational archaeology and environmental dynamics.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Educational Technology
• Computing Ethics
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Sarah Van Wart is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina Asheville. She specializes in human-computer interaction, web design/development, and computing ethics. Prior to UNCA, she was an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University, co-directing the TREE Lab. Her research focuses on educational interventions to broaden participation in computing and ethical implications of technology. She holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley's School of Information. Education: Ph.D., School of Information, UC Berkeley (2019) Previous roles at Northwestern University, Berkeley City College, and REALM Charter High School. Research Interests: Designing computational tools for civic advocacy, data-driven community projects, and ethical computing education. She emphasizes participatory methods in education and technology development. Grants & Awards: 2022 Racial Equity & Community Partnership Grant (supports web design apprenticeships with YW Tech Lab). Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses like AI Ethics, Web Development, and Capstone projects. Advises student teams on full-stack development and ethical tech projects. Labs & Initiatives: Co-founded the YW Tech Lab, launching websites like Answer the Moment and The AUX. Collaborates on projects merging tech with social justice goals.

Heng CaiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geographic Information Science
• Disaster Resilience
• Socio-Environmental Sustainability
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Dr. Heng Cai is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, leading the GIScience for Resilience (GIResilience) Research Group. Her work focuses on geographic information science, disaster resilience, socio-environmental sustainability, and environmental health. She develops geospatial data mining and decision-support tools to model human-environment interactions under climate change and natural hazards. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Science (Louisiana State University), M.S. in Geographic Information Science (Chinese Academy of Sciences), B.E. in Surveying and Mapping (China University of Geosciences). Research interests include geospatial data science, hazard modeling, and resilience assessment. Her group has pioneered studies on land loss prediction in coastal Louisiana, social media analysis for disaster response, and cyberGIS platforms like PRIME. Recent work emphasizes climate adaptation strategies and urban resilience frameworks. Publications span interdisciplinary journals like Remote Sensing , Annals of the American Association of Geographers , and International Journal of Digital Earth . She actively collaborates with NASA and disaster management agencies, securing grants for projects like HeatSMART and U-CARE. Labs/Teams: GIResilience Group (www.gis-resilience.info) focuses on innovative geospatial solutions for societal resilience. She mentors undergraduate and graduate students in GIS programming, webGIS, and geodatabase applications.

• Geodemographics
• Spatial Analysis
• Census Data Methodologies
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Andrew Harfoot is a Senior Enterprise Fellow at GeoData Southampton, part of the University of Southampton. His work focuses on geodemographics, spatial analysis, and the application of geospatial methodologies to public health, urban planning, and socio-economic policy. He has contributed to projects involving census data frameworks, workplace zone classifications, and sustainable development goal analysis in deltaic systems. Key research projects include developing national geodemographic classifications for workplace zones and creating methodologies for maintaining census output geographies. He collaborated with the Sultanate of Oman on social indicator databases and conducted poverty mapping assessments for the FAO in Southeast Asia. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in policy and planning. Main research themes include spatial demography, geographic data infrastructure, and the integration of geospatial techniques in public health and urban systems. Recent publications emphasize synergies in SDG implementation within delta ecosystems and mobility pattern analysis through origin-destination geodemographics. Notable collaborations include work with Professors Sabu Padmadas and Craig Hutton, and contributions to projects funded by international organizations like the FAO. He maintains active involvement in GeoData Southampton's research initiatives and has advised on census methodology improvements for official statistics.

• Urban Planning
• Public Health
• Health Equity
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Professor Melanie Davern is a Professor of Public Health and Urban Planning at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS), and Director of the Australian Urban Observatory (AUO). Her work focuses on the intersection of public health and urban planning, particularly in areas of liveability, health equity, and applied transdisciplinary research. She holds a Vice Chancellor's Senior Research Fellowship (2022) and has led initiatives such as the AUO's digital liveability platform, which translates research into policy. Her research interests include urban policy, healthy ageing, walkability, climate adaptation, and community engagement. Melanie actively supervises Honours, Masters, and PhD students in topics related to health and place. She also serves on RMIT's Academic Board and collaborates with international partners on urban liveability frameworks. Notable contributions include the development of liveability scorecards for Australian cities and the 'Quality Green Space' literature review. Her work has been featured in media outlets like The Conversation and Croakey Health Media.

Linda HeringView profile

Academic

• Economic Sociology
• Agri-Food Studies
• Sociology of Space
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Dr Linda Hering is a Post-doc Research Associate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin in the Collaborative Research Centre 1265 “Re-Figuration of Spaces”, where she explores how food, knowledge and space interact in contexts ranging from German fresh-produce markets to peri-urban Nairobi. Education: 2018-2021 PhD in Sociology, Technische Universität Berlin (supervisors: Nina Baur & Elmar Kulke) 2006-2012 Diploma in Sociology, TU Berlin & Auckland University of Technology, NZ Research focus: Hering combines economic sociology with spatial and environmental questions. She scrutinises agri-food commodity chains, traces the invisible logics that shape urban retail landscapes, and analyses how crises and power asymmetries reconfigure socio-spatial arrangements. Mixed-methods designs, comparative case studies and visual techniques such as mapping and photo-documentation are central to her work. Key themes: Her publications reveal three interlocking strands: (i) the materiality and governance of global food chains, (ii) the transformation of urban food systems in the Global South, and (iii) methodological innovation for space-sensitive sociology. Recent articles illuminate Singapore’s hawker centres, Nairobi’s informal settlements and the resilience of commodity chains under external shocks. Scientific awards & grants: No major personal prizes are listed; her projects are financed through the German Research Foundation (DFG) within CRC 1265 and earlier DFG projects on local economic conventions. Teaching & supervision: She has taught at TU Berlin and Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften, covering qualitative methods, spatial sociology and sustainability, but no individual advisees are named in the source. Labs & teams: Hering is an integral member of the interdisciplinary CRC 1265 team, co-leading sub-project A03 “Knowledge and Goods II” that brings together sociologists, geographers and planners to investigate how consumers and intermediaries co-produce spatial knowledge.

Toms KokinsView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Forestry and Resource Management
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Toms Kokins is a Lecturer at the Umeå School of Architecture, part of Umeå University in Sweden. His research focuses on architectural practices in boreal and industrial landscapes, with a particular emphasis on sustainable design and resource management. He is affiliated with the Architecture and Wood Research group and has contributed to projects such as Sweden’s Timber Empire: Resource Driven Colonisation in Baltic Sea Region (2023). His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, exploring themes like forest ecosystems, timber construction, and the intersection of art with ecological concerns. Recent publications include studies on boreal landscapes and the role of forests in geopolitical security. Dr. Kokins has been involved in research collaborations such as the 2023-2024 project examining Baltic Sea region resource dynamics. His articles highlight architectural solutions for sustainable land use and the cultural dimensions of forestry practices.

• Philosophy of Perception
• Cognitive Science
• Metaphysics
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Roberto Casati is a distinguished academic serving as a Senior Researcher (Directeur de Recherche) at the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) since 2002, and as a Director of Studies (Directeur d'Etudes) at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences (EHESS) in Paris since 2016. His academic career spans multiple institutions across Europe and North America, including previous positions as Research Fellow at CNRS (1993-2002), Assistant at Université de Neuchatel, Switzerland (1991-1994), and Research Fellow with the Swiss National Science Foundation (1991-1993). Dr. Casati received his PhD from the University of Milan, Italy in 1992 and from the University of Geneva, Switzerland in 1991. He has taught at the Ecole Normale Supérieure and served as visiting professor or scholar at prestigious institutions including Università IUAV in Venice, the University of Turin, Columbia University, and Dartmouth College. His research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and cognitive science, with particular emphasis on perception, representation, and cognition. Dr. Casati has made significant contributions to understanding shadow perception, cognitive artifacts, spatial representation, and the philosophy of sound. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with empirical cognitive science, creating a rich interdisciplinary approach to understanding human cognition and its relationship with the physical world. Dr. Casati has published extensively, with nine academic books and numerous research articles in leading journals across philosophy and cognitive science. His publications span topics from metaphysics to visual perception, demonstrating the breadth and depth of his scholarly contributions. Scientific Awards 2003 Prix de la Science du Livre for the book "La découverte de l'ombre" 2001 Premio Castiglioncello di Filosofia for the book "La scoperta dell'ombra" 2000 Premio Fiesole speciale for the book "La scoperta dell'ombra" 1996 CNRS Bronze Medal in Philosophy (most distinguished researcher in the year for Philosophy) 1990 Geneva University Prize in Philosophy Dr. Casati has been actively involved in academic service and leadership. He is co-founder and co-editor of the Review of Philosophy and Psychology (Springer). He was responsible for Institut J. Nicod's Enactive Network of Excellence (IST-2002-002114) and has served as an evaluator for the VI Framework Programme of the European Commission, the European Science Foundation, and national research institutions of France and Italy. He has organized numerous national and international conferences in both philosophy and cognitive science. Beyond academic research, Dr. Casati has been committed to public philosophy, publishing a widely translated book (Semplicità insormontabili, with A. Varzi) that was adapted for theater, and over 250 short philosophical articles in the Italian daily IlSole/24Ore. Dr. Casati combines his academic pursuits with diverse personal interests, including professional competence in drawing and design, and completed a Transat Retour sailing race on a Challenge 67 sailboat in 2017. His future research projects focus on cognitive artifacts and wayfinding, continuing his tradition of innovative interdisciplinary work.

Sarah MaxwellView profile

Professor

• Health Policy
• Tick-Borne Illness (Lyme Disease)
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
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Sarah Maxwell is an Assistant Provost and Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), with joint appointments in Public Health, Public Policy, and Public & Nonprofit Management. She holds a PhD in Public Policy from George Mason University (2004), an M.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Denver (1994), and a B.S. in Psychology from Colorado State University (1990). Her research focuses on tick-borne diseases (especially Lyme disease), infectious disease surveillance in vulnerable populations, and public health policy. She has pioneered multi-modal surveillance methods using spatial analysis, canine serology, and patient self-reports to improve risk assessments in ecologically diverse regions like Texas. Key contributions include developing county-level data guides and educational campaigns for tick-borne diseases. Dr. Maxwell has received numerous teaching awards, including the EPPS Comet Awards (2011–2015) and recognition for multicultural education. She leads UT Dallas’ Office of Community College Relations and serves as a Faculty Affiliate at Boston University’s Laboratory for Human Neurobiology and Research Affiliate at George Mason University’s Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy. Her grants include funding from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation and the Lyme Disease Association. She actively contributes to policy through roles such as Member of the Texas Lyme Alliance Scientific Board and collaborates with organizations like the Integrate, Communicate, Inform (ICI)-Vector-Borne Disease Working Group. Her service extends to university governance, including roles as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and member of over 30 committees addressing teaching, research, and student success.

• Management Accounting
• Accounting Information Systems
• Digitization and Visualization
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Prof. Dennis Fehrenbacher is an Associate Professor of Management Accounting at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, where he also serves as Director. He previously held roles at Monash University, Australia, and Siemens Ltd., Dublin. His expertise spans Management Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Enterprise Risk Management. He has been recognized for his teaching excellence, including the Innovation in Teaching and Learning Award and Dean’s Commendation. His research focuses on digitization, sustainability accounting, and behavioral aspects of managerial decisions. Education: PhD: University of Stuttgart, Germany MSc: European School of Business, Germany BSc: Dublin City University, Ireland Research Interests: His work explores how technology transforms accounting practices, including AI in budgeting, risk management frameworks, and performance evaluation systems. Recent trends in his publications highlight applications of generative AI, digital visualization tools, and ethical considerations in automated decision-making. Awards & Recognition: Innovation in Teaching (Monash University) Editor-in-Chief Commendation (Journal Decision Support Systems) Best Paper Award (AFAANZ Management Accounting Stream) Professional Activities: As an active researcher, he has presented keynote lectures at institutions like WU Wien and University of Melbourne. He serves on ISO risk management committees and editorial boards of journals like Decision Support Systems and Behavioral Research in Accounting . Labs & Collaborations: Involved in interdisciplinary projects on enterprise risk management and digital transformation initiatives at HSG. His work frequently intersects with industry partners through consulting roles and standardization efforts.