Adrian Widłak is a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications, Cracow University of Technology. His research focuses on information and communication technology (ICT) with specialization in point cloud analysis, visibility mapping, and network security. Specializes in LIDAR technology and Digital Surface Model (DSM) processing for viewshed generation Conducts research in big data algorithms, cryptography, and artificial intelligence Active in edge computing optimization and intelligent transportation systems His work spans multiple interdisciplinary domains including environmental monitoring, biomedical applications, and blockchain security. Recent publications demonstrate a focus on: 3D spatial analysis techniques using point cloud data Machine learning applications in ecological modeling Cybersecurity challenges in modern network architectures Optimization of edge computing infrastructures Blockchain consensus mechanisms and security frameworks
Delilah Bermudez Brataas is a Professor of English Literature at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. Her work bridges Renaissance literature with contemporary speculative fiction, focusing on gender dynamics, utopian themes, and Shakespearean adaptations. Founder and Secretary, Nordic Shakespeare Society (NORSS) President, International Margaret Cavendish Society Member, European Shakespeare Research Association (ESRA) Research interests center on gender in English Renaissance literature, particularly Shakespeare and Margaret Cavendish, with significant exploration of utopian/dystopian elements in graphic novels and science fiction. Publications span from 2006 to 2024, covering topics like Cavendish's polar utopia, Shakespeare's cinematic reception, and intersections of gender and speculative forms. Recent presentations include analyses of Cavendish's metaphysical speculations at the 2024 International Margaret Cavendish Society Conference and gendered utopian revisions at the 2019 Utopian Studies Society conference. She leads the ShINE: Shakespeare in Education research group, focusing on pedagogical approaches to Shakespeare in second language classrooms.
Prof. Dr. Wim Bernasco is a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) and Professor by Special Appointment of Urban Geography of Crime and Safety at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His work bridges urban geography and criminology, focusing on socio-spatial processes like tourism, daily mobility, school choice, digitalization, and segregation in relation to crime, nuisance, and safety concerns. He emphasizes safety as both freedom from victimization and the ability to move without fear. Education: Psychology (cum laude) from Leiden University (1989), PhD in Social Sciences from Utrecht University (1994) Prior Roles: Special Professor of Spatial Analysis of Crime at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2013–2023), Senior Researcher at NSCR since 2000 Research Focus: Bernasco investigates how urban environments shape criminal behavior and safety perceptions. His work includes discrete spatial choice models, geographic profiling techniques (GP-SMART), and analysis of video material to understand offender-victim-bystander interactions. Recent studies examine social distancing compliance and conflict de-escalation using CCTV data. Notable Trends in Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2021–2025) emphasize spatial crime analysis, offender decision-making, urban safety dynamics, and methodological innovations in criminological research. Collaborations span institutions like NSCR, UvA, VU Amsterdam, and international partners.
Kristen Kurland is a full-time faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) with appointments in the H. John Heinz III College of Information Systems and Public Policy , School of Architecture , and a courtesy role in Civil and Environmental Engineering . She combines expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , 3D visualization , and health equity through interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh . Her work addresses smart cities , sustainability , and social justice in healthcare and urban design. With a BA from the University of Pittsburgh , Kurland has pioneered technology-enhanced learning since 1999, teaching courses in Building Information Modeling (BIM) , CAD , and GIS to students and executive physicians. Her research explores climate resilience , community health disparities , and spatial epidemiology , often using GIS to map pediatric health outcomes and urban infrastructure . Her publications span pediatric mental health GIS analysis , healthcare referral regions , and food desert impacts , with keywords like Public Health , Urban Design , and Spatial Statistics . Awards include the 2020 Carlow University Women of Spirit Award and multiple Esri GIS honors . She chairs the National Academies' Geographical and Geospatial Sciences Committee and has led 20+ funded projects, including the 2024 Downtown Pittsburgh Quality of Life Study . Key Collaborations: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC, National Academies Teaching: Online GIS since 1999, BIM/CAD instruction, Health Analytics for physicians Leadership: National geospatial committee chair, CMU strategic planning roles
Zihan Liu is a Research Associate and doctoral candidate at the Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of urban mobility, visual analytics, and network science. He actively teaches graduate courses in cartography, transportation systems, and spatial visual analytics while supervising multiple theses across geospatial and engineering programs. Education: Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in Cartography and Visual Analytics, Technical University of Munich (2024–present) Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Master of Science Programme in Cartography, Technical University of Munich/Vienna University of Technology/Dresden University of Technology/University of Twente (2021–2023) Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, Wuhan University (2017–2021) Research Focus: Liu's work centers on Urban Mobility systems with emphasis on traffic safety analytics for vulnerable road users, active mobility infrastructure evaluation, and pedestrian-vehicle interaction modeling. His methodology integrates Visual Analytics for urban data interpretation and Network/Complexity Science to decode emergent patterns in transportation ecosystems, producing actionable insights for sustainable city planning. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates a trajectory from applied geospatial solutions for transportation (2023 VGI traffic sensor research) toward ethical AI frameworks (2024 hyper-knowledge graphs for AI ethics), reflecting expanding scope from urban mobility to responsible technology development while maintaining core geospatial analytics expertise. Scientific Recognition: ICA Scholarship (2023) M.Sc. Cartography Scholarship (2021–2023) Outstanding Graduate, Wuhan University (2021) Liu Daoyu Creative Study Scholarship (2019, 2020) Academic Mentorship: Liu co-supervises diverse research projects including bicycle network risk assessment (M. Nouman), parking visualization systems (J. Li), trajectory data quality (Z. Hu), and urban delineation via remote sensing (Z. Zhang), demonstrating cross-disciplinary guidance spanning civil engineering, geodesy, and geospatial science programs with emphasis on real-world urban challenges. Research Environment: As core member of TUM's Chair of Cartography and Visual Analytics, Liu contributes to flagship initiatives including the Cartography Playground interactive platform, Rolli Map accessibility project, and Geodetic Excursion field programs, operating within a collaborative ecosystem focused on advancing geospatial theory through practical cartographic innovation.
Caitlin Cunningham is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto (St. George campus). She teaches courses including Digital Earth (GGR172), Geographic Information and Mapping I (GGR272) and II (GGR273), Advanced GIS (GGR373), and GIS Research Project (GGR462). Her research examines how spatial patterns affect wildlife populations and human-wildlife interactions in urban environments. Education: MES, Dalhousie University BEM, Lakehead University Research Focus: Her work centers on spatial analysis techniques applied to environmental challenges. Primary interests include: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Cartography and spatial visualization Public participatory GIS methodologies More-than-human urban design principles She investigates how cities can be designed to support multispecies thriving through spatial data science. Publications: Recent articles demonstrate applications in landscape fragmentation analysis, citizen-science pollution monitoring, and wildlife corridor design, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches combining geography, ecology, and community engagement.
Edoardo Boria is a Full Professor of Political and Economic Geography at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome, where he has held academic positions since 2001. He earned his PhD in International Relations: Geopolitics and Geoeconomics from Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa and holds a Laurea in Political Science and Statistics from Sapienza. His academic roles include teaching courses such as Geopolitical Analysis Methodology , Geopolitical Theories and History , and Geography and Power Representation in master's programs in International Relations and Territorial Management. PhD in International Relations: Geopolitics and Geoeconomics, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (2017) Laurea Magistrale in Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome (1994) Laurea in Statistics, Sapienza University of Rome (1990) His research centers on the theoretical and epistemological foundations of geopolitics, the political and social dimensions of cartographic representation, the history of geopolitical thought (including Ratzel and Haushofer), GIS and digital mapping tools, European integration, and the transformation of spatial concepts through telecommunications. He is particularly known for his critical approach to traditional geopolitical narratives and his exploration of how maps shape political perception. Boria’s recent publications span books, journal articles, and editorial work, with a strong focus on how visual and cartographic media influence geopolitical discourse. His work reflects a transdisciplinary approach, combining geography, political science, history, and media studies. He has been recognized with the prestigious Cátedra Halford Mackinder de Geopolítica e Geoestratégia (2018) and research excellence awards from Sapienza University. Cátedra Halford Mackinder de Geopolítica e Geoestratégia, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (2018) Premialità per l’anno 2019, Sapienza University Premialità per l’anno 2018, Sapienza University He has supervised PhD students and served on doctoral committees in fields such as Political Studies, International Relations, and Geographical Studies. He has been actively involved in public outreach, notably through the creation of the documentary Cos’è Geopolitica (2017) and participation in public lectures and winter schools. He holds editorial roles in major journals including Limes , Gnosis , Przegląd Geopolityczny , and the Bollettino della Società Geografica Italiana . Boria leads interdisciplinary research initiatives and has contributed to numerous national and international academic events.
Kari Soriano Salkjelsvik is a Professor of Latin American Literature at the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen. She specializes in 19th-century Latin American cultural production, focusing on conservatism, Catholicism, and costumbrismo. Her research includes analysis of literary texts and press materials from Mexico and other regions. She co-led the project 'Conservative Sensibilities: Literary Imagination and the Press in 19th-Century Latin America' (2019-2023), exploring conservative cultural narratives. Salkjelsvik has taught for over 30 years in Norway, Spain, and the U.S., designing courses such as SPLA100 and SAP100. She advises PhD candidates on topics like medical representation in Central American press and literary sensibilities in Cuban novels. Salkjelsvik has authored/co-authored over 30 publications, including books and articles on topics ranging from geographical discourse to pedagogical strategies in Spanish language education. She is involved in digital exhibitions and podcasts like 'Conservative Sensibilities' series, and her work bridges literary analysis with cultural history. Research Groups: Literature and Science; Latin America: Language, Literature, and Culture Education: Extensive academic background in Hispanic studies, though specific degrees not detailed here. Her research emphasizes how literature reflects socio-political contexts, particularly conservative ideologies, while her teaching focuses on integrating language proficiency with cultural content. She has co-edited volumes like Paseo poético por Andalucía and contributed to pedagogical materials, including textbooks like Gyldendals Spansk Lommegrammatikk . Current advising includes Kristine Seljemoen (health narratives in Costa Rican press) and Adriana Ramírez (analysis of Francisco's discourse). Notable contributions include analyzing the role of geography in Mexican national identity and exploring indigenous voices in Ecuadorian literature. Her work frequently intersects with historical context, visual culture, and educational methodologies.
Eric Laurier is Professor and Personal Chair of Geography & Interaction at the University of Edinburgh's School of Geosciences, actively supervising PhD students and leading internationally recognized research in social interaction studies. Education PhD, University of Wales (awarded 1996) Research Focus : Grounded in ethnomethodology and conversation analysis, Laurier investigates the micro-organization of everyday social practices across public spaces, mobility contexts, and technological interfaces. His work examines how people collaboratively accomplish tasks in settings ranging from traffic intersections to film editing suites, with emphasis on video-based documentation of overlooked social details. Core themes include assistive technologies, wayfinding, cross-cultural driving practices, small talk in service work, and human-animal interaction. Recent Scholarship : Current publications (2022-2024) demonstrate methodological innovation in video analysis while exploring canine-human pedagogy, political encounters in public space, and institutional uses of small talk. His research bridges geographical inquiry with conversation analytic rigor, revealing how social order emerges through embodied practices. Research Leadership Principal Investigator: Blue Futures project (2025-2030) on sea-swimming experiences and seaside place-making Principal Investigator: ESRC-funded Digital Geographies of Assistance-Dog-Human Partnerships (2022-2023) Co-Investigator: Comic Book Praxis project and Children and Internet of Things research Teaching & Networks : Laurier teaches advanced ethnography courses including Key Methods in Geography and The Art of Listening. He co-founded the Scottish Ethnomethodology, Discourse, Interaction and Talk group (SEDIT) and coordinates the Mobility Studies of Interaction (Mobsin) European Network, connecting 14 institutions across Europe.
Morgan Konnestad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Technology at the University of Agder's Faculty of Technology and Natural Sciences. He has been employed full-time at UiA since January 1, 1989, and holds a Master's degree in Marine Technology from NTNU with a focus on Computer-Aided Design and additional coursework from the ICT department. His career spans over three decades of dedicated service to the university, with significant contributions to multimedia education and technology. Education Background: Master of Science in Marine Technology from NTNU (Computer-Aided Design focus) Additional coursework from NTNU's Department of ICT University Pedagogics Program completed at UiA in 2006 Konnestad's research interests center on visual computing technologies and their educational applications. He has been responsible for Computer Graphics and CAD courses since joining UiA, later expanding into Video, DVD/Blu-ray Authoring, and e-learning material production. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on practical applications of digital media technologies in educational contexts, with particular emphasis on motion capture systems, 3D visualization, and emerging AR/VR technologies. He has developed numerous multimedia production techniques specifically tailored for academic use and student learning. Analysis of his recent publications (2014-2023) reveals a strong trajectory toward immersive technologies and collaborative learning environments. His work increasingly focuses on motion capture applications, AR/VR implementations in education, and interactive systems for specialized training. The publications show a clear evolution from technical demonstrations of multimedia capabilities toward research-oriented investigations of how these technologies enhance learning outcomes and professional training, particularly in emergency management contexts. Academic Supervision: Assistant supervisor for Maurice Isabwe's PhD completed in 2013 Konnestad actively contributes to the university's outreach efforts through numerous presentations at open house events, high schools, and educational institutions. He has been instrumental in demonstrating UiA's Motion Capture Laboratory capabilities, providing hands-on experiences that showcase the practical applications of multimedia technology. His work bridges academic research with real-world implementation, particularly through collaborations with regional businesses and emergency management stakeholders. Laboratory Focus: Konnestad has been a driving force behind UiA's Motion Capture Laboratory, developing demonstration protocols and practical applications that support both educational and research objectives. His work with this facility has enabled innovative approaches to multimedia production, 3D visualization, and interactive learning environments.
Christophe Claramunt is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Naval Academy Research Institute in Brest, France. His work spans interdisciplinary domains at the intersection of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) , spatial data science , and human mobility analysis . He has pioneered hierarchical graph-based models for maritime and urban systems, semantic trajectory frameworks, and spatiotemporal approaches for urban soundscapes and shipping networks. Research Themes: GIS modeling, maritime transportation analytics, urban conflict analysis, semantic trajectories, geospatial data infrastructures Methodologies: Graph theory, machine learning, knowledge graphs, spatiotemporal databases, remote sensing Applications: Port network resilience, demining systems, tourist behavior analysis, cadastral digitization His recent publications focus on graph neural networks for spatial analysis, knowledge-driven competitive intelligence , and maritime network cascading failures . Collaborative work includes contributions to global container shipping modeling and urban acoustic environments. While no formal academic rank is listed in the source data, his extensive publication record and leadership in interdisciplinary projects confirm his status as a full faculty researcher.
Stefan Funke is a researcher at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, with a focus on algorithms and computational geometry. His work spans wireless communication, route planning, and trajectory analysis. Research Interests: Algorithms, Computational Geometry, Wireless Communication, Route Planning, Trajectory Segmentation His recent publications (2024-2025) explore topics like 3D epithelial cell dynamics, graph radius computation, and polyline simplification, emphasizing scalability and efficiency. Earlier works (2017-2019) investigate contraction hierarchies, energy-efficient routing, and trajectory storage systems. Stefan collaborates frequently with Sabine Storandt, Claudius Proissl, and Tobias Rupp. He applies geometric methods to problems in wireless networks, road systems, and data structures, with a recurring emphasis on optimization and robustness.
Samah Senbel is an active faculty member in the School of Computer Science & Engineering at Sacred Heart University , specializing in interdisciplinary data science applications. Her research bridges computer science with sports analytics, healthcare diagnostics, and social systems through advanced machine learning techniques. Her research interests focus on predictive modeling and performance analytics , particularly examining athletic performance metrics in Division 1 women's basketball through physiological monitoring (sleep, mental state, jump height). Additional research areas include healthcare diagnostics (liver disease prediction), social media analysis (COVID-19 vaccine sentiment), and agricultural/energy economics. Her methodology emphasizes Python-based data processing and visualization for real-world problem solving. Publication trends reveal strong expertise in Sports Science : 7 articles (2021-2025) on basketball performance, weightlifting analytics, and Olympic participation Health Informatics : 4 articles on disease prediction, physical activity monitoring, and pandemic impacts Social Systems : 4 articles covering visa applications, traffic safety, and gender disparities Her scientific contributions demonstrate consistent output with 12 peer-reviewed publications in 2025 alone, primarily in computer science and sports medicine journals. Dr. Senbel leads research on athlete monitoring systems, developing methodologies to correlate training metrics with competitive outcomes. Her current projects include dynamic dashboards for basketball performance tracking and machine learning models for early disease detection.
Dr Gabriel Bodard is a Reader in Digital Classics at the Institute of Classical Studies, part of the School of Advanced Study at the University of London. He specializes in digital epigraphy and papyrology, with a focus on XML encoding via EpiDoc guidelines and Linked Open Data for ancient prosopography and geography through the SNAP:DRGN project. He has organized the Digital Classicist seminar series since 2006 and teaches digital methods for classicists and archaeologists internationally. PhD in Classics from the University of Reading Co-author of EpiDoc Guidelines for ancient text encoding Principal Investigator for SNAP:DRGN and EFES projects His research integrates digital humanities with classical studies, emphasizing digital epigraphy, papyrology, and data interoperability. Key projects include creating digital editions of inscriptions from Aphrodisias, Tripolitania, Cyrenaica, and the Northern Black Sea, alongside developing tools like EFES for EpiDoc workflow visualization. His work explores how digital methods enhance traditional philology and epigraphic training. Recent publications highlight his contributions to Linked Open Data for ancient names (2021), EFES tool development (2020), and remote teaching strategies for digital epigraphy (2022). He supervises PhD students in topics ranging from Roman political structures to magic in Roman society and serves on editorial boards including the Journal of Open Humanities Data . Professional affiliations include the British Epigraphy Society, Pelagios Network, and the Text Encoding Initiative Technical Council.
Ahmad Daryanto ("Anto") is a Professor of Marketing at Lancaster University Management School. He holds a PhD in Marketing from Maastricht University, with prior degrees in Environmental Engineering (BSc, Bandung Institute of Technology) and Engineering Mathematics (MSc, Twente University). His work combines marketing analytics, sustainable consumer behavior, and statistical methodology. BSc: Environmental Engineering, Bandung Institute of Technology MSc: Engineering Mathematics, Twente University PhD: Marketing, Maastricht University Research focuses on green loyalty programs , spurious moderation effects , and environmental citizenship behavior . He develops statistical tools like EndoS (endogeneity analysis) and HeteroskedasticityV3 macros for SPSS. Current teaching includes Quantitative Marketing Research and Advanced Research Methods. Recent publications (2025) address customer reactance in sustainability programs and meta-analytic techniques . Methodological contributions appear in journals like Journal of Service Research and Frontiers in Psychology . He supervises 3 postgraduate students including Chaojie Yang. Associate Editor, Sustainability Futures (Elsevier) External Examiner roles at Xi’an-Jiaotong Liverpool, Regent’s University London, and past at Imperial College London Co-chair: AMA Winter Conference 2020 (Marketing Analytics track) His inventions include statistical programs for regression analysis, widely adopted by researchers globally. He contributes to circular economy research and pandemic-induced behavioral change studies.
