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Paul ClarkeView profile

Professor

• Architectural Design
• Drawing Methodologies
• Architectural Education
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Paul Clarke is a Full Professor of Architectural Design at Ulster University's Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment. Based at the Belfast Campus, his research focuses on architectural representation, pedagogy, and design methodologies. He maintains an active research profile with 92 publications and an h-index of 1. His primary research interests encompass: Architectural design processes and representation techniques The role of drawing and sketchbooks in creative practice Innovations in architectural education and studio pedagogy Sustainable design and ecological approaches to the built environment Architectural film, exhibitions, and alternative media representation Urban regeneration and territorial studies Clarke's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on architectural pedagogy, material studies, and design representation. His work frequently explores the intersection of traditional methods (sketchbooks, drawings) with contemporary challenges like sustainability and digital transformation. The articles reveal recurring themes of temporal analysis in design processes, ecological responses in architecture, and critical examinations of architectural education. He has contributed significantly to architectural exhibitions including the Carbon Counts Exhibition at Ulster University and The Secret Laboratory: Notebooks and Narratives Exhibition . His digital works include the Sketchbook Gallery web resource and film productions examining architectural processes.

Belen MasiaView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Imaging
• Applied Perception
• Virtual Reality
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Belen Masia is a tenured Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Universidad de Zaragoza , Spain. She is affiliated with the Graphics & Imaging Lab (part of the I3A Institute ) and the Vision, Image and Neurodevelopment Group (within the IIS Aragon Institute ). Her research bridges computational imaging , applied perception , and virtual reality , focusing on modeling human visual behavior and improving graphics/vision algorithms through perceptual insights. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science (Eurographics PhD Award 2015), postdoctoral work at Max Planck Institute for Informatics . Research Highlights : Virtual Reality : Studying user behavior, saliency prediction, multimodal perception, and cinematography in VR. Appearance Modeling : Developing intuitive material representations and metrics for editing. Applied Perception : Leveraging human vision insights to diagnose defects in non-verbal patients. Computational Displays : Exploring HDR imaging and display optimization. Scientific Awards : Eurographics Young Researcher Award 2017 Eurographics PhD Award 2015 MIT Technology Review Top Ten Innovators Below 35 in Spain 2014 NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship 2012 Leonardo Fellowship from BBVA Foundation 2020 Leadership & Editorial Roles : Co-chair of Full Papers track at Eurographics 2026 Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Graphics, Computers and Graphics, and ACM Transactions on Applied Perception Co-founder of DIVE Medical , a startup for automated visual function diagnosis PhD Students : Dario Lanza (2025, Modeling, Perception and Editing of Volumetric Materials ) Daniel Martin (2024, Computational Models of Visual Attention in VR , Best PhD Thesis Award EGSE) Julia Guerrero-Viu (2023, WiGRAPH Rising Star) Sandra Malpica (2023, VR Gaze Behavior ) Manuel Lagunas (2021, BBVA/SCIE Young Researcher Award) Ana Serrano (2019, Eurographics PhD Award & Unizar Outstanding Thesis) Collaborations & Grants : Involved in the EU-funded PRIME Innovative Training Network (predictive rendering and appearance reproduction) and leading projects on deep learning for pediatric visual diagnosis.

Ron DiamondView profile

Lecturer

• Animation Production
• Film Restoration
• Animated Television Commercials
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Ron Diamond is a Lecturer in the BFA Animation program at Otis College of Art and Design. As founder of Acme Filmworks, Animation Show of Shows, and co-founder of Animation World Network, he has shaped animation production, curation, and preservation for decades. His career spans live-action filmmaking (1980–1990), animation production (1990–present), and curating global animated shorts programs. His expertise lies in animation production , film restoration , and advertising animation . He has collaborated with institutions like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and contributed to the preservation of films at the Academy Film Archive, UCLA, and Library of Congress. Scientific Awards and Grants: Crystal Anvil Career Achievement Award (2015) National Film Preservation Foundation Grant (2015) Multiple Annie Awards and Cristal winners for commercials

Jeanette HoffmannView profile

Professor

• Children's Literature Didactics
• Multilingual Education
• Graphic Storytelling
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Prof. Jeanette Hoffmann holds a full professorship in the Didactics of German Literature at the Faculty of Educational Sciences , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Her academic journey includes studies in German, mathematics, and educational science at the University of Münster, followed by research roles at the Free University of Berlin and Technical University Dresden. She earned her doctorate with an award-winning study on intercultural literary dialogues and completed teaching qualifications in Montessori education. Previously a professor in Dresden, she now leads educational initiatives focusing on multilingualism, graphic storytelling, and intercultural learning. Education & Professional Path: Studied at University of Münster (German, Mathematics, Protestant Theology, Educational Science) Doctoral research at Free University Berlin (awarded for study on literary conversations) Second State Examination at Montessori elementary school Berlin Professor positions at Technical University Dresden and University of Teacher Education Upper Austria Research Interests: Focuses on children's literature didactics , graphic storytelling , multilingual education , and intercultural learning . Her work bridges empirical research with practical pedagogy, emphasizing dialogue-based learning and innovative classroom methodologies. Awards & Recognition: Double award for her doctoral thesis (2011) 2024 Prize for Excellent Doctoral Supervision by the Symposium on German Didactics Lab & Teaching Activities: Directs the KinderLiteraturWerkstatt (ChiLiLab), a research lab exploring literary aesthetics through children's books. Engages in projects like the IMAGO initiative promoting multilingual storytelling in South Tyrol. Teaches courses on literary learning, media socialization, and early literacy pedagogy.

• Human-Machine Interaction
• User Experience
• Law and Rights in the Digital Society
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Nuno Guimarães is a Full Professor at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, affiliated with the Department of Information Science and Technology in the School of Technology and Architecture. He is also an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte, where he leads the 'Digital Living Spaces' research group. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lisbon (2003–2009), Pro-Rector (2012–2013), and Vice-Rector (2014–2018) at ISCTE-IUL, demonstrating extensive academic leadership. Aggregation in Computing, University of Lisbon (1999) PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon (1992) MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (1987) BSc in Electrical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (1983) His research focuses on human-machine interaction, user experience, and the intersection of digital technologies with law, rights, and cultural diversity. He explores how technology can be designed to be more inclusive, ethical, and cognitively supportive, often using neurophysiological methods such as EEG to assess usability and mental workload. His recent publications (2024–2009) show a consistent trajectory in interdisciplinary research combining computer science, cognitive science, and legal informatics. Key themes include data privacy in microservices, normative systems in digital society, EEG-based usability analysis, and interactive learning environments. The works demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical tools, real-world applications, and the societal implications of digital technologies. ACM Senior Member (since 2012) Chair of the Board of ISOC (PT) (2021–2025) Guimarães has held numerous academic management roles, including Director of ISTAR-Iscte and the Master’s program in Information Systems Management. While no direct student advising list is provided, his extensive collaborations and leadership in research projects suggest active mentorship. His work bridges technical innovation with social responsibility, particularly in digital rights and inclusive design. He has led and contributed to research in areas such as interactive architecture, media façades, digital talking books, and judicial dialogue systems. His team, 'Digital Living Spaces,' focuses on creating intelligent, adaptive environments that respond to human behavior and cognitive states, integrating insights from architecture, computing, and neuroscience.

• Engineering Drawing
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Maurizio Marco Bocconcino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at Politecnico di Torino. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center R3C (Responsible Risk Resilience Center) and serves as Coordinator of basic subjects for the 2nd year of Engineering. His academic work bridges civil engineering and architectural design, with a strong focus on representation and digital modeling. His research interests include engineering drawing, territorial and urban surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM), data representation, and tools for urban and social regeneration. He investigates methods for surveying historic buildings, urban resilience, and the integration of digital technologies in heritage and urban planning. His work is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals 11 and 17, emphasizing sustainable cities and collaborative research. Bocconcino's recent publications explore digital archives for academic heritage, analog artifacts in engineering education, urban form, LEAN-BIM integration, and the visualization of social impact. His research outputs span journals such as DISEGNO , International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences , and AGATHÓN , as well as conference proceedings in representation and urban planning disciplines. He is actively involved in research projects, including the EU-funded MAINCODE project on urban climate shelters and multiple commercial consulting contracts as Scientific Manager, focusing on urban and social regeneration. His teaching responsibilities include courses in engineering drawing, digital modeling, and graphic language across Civil, Environmental, and Building Engineering programs. Bocconcino collaborates with researchers such as Mariapaola Vozzola, Giorgio Garzino, Martino Pavignano, and Fabio Manzone. His affiliations with ERC sectors highlight expertise in civil engineering, computational modeling in culture, computer graphics, design, and information systems.

Xin WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Xin (Eric) Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) , and serves as Head of Research at Simular AI. His research focuses on Multimodal and Embodied AI Agents , blending methodologies from machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, UC Santa Barbara B.Eng. in Computer Science, Zhejiang University Research Interests: Natural Language Processing Computer Vision Multimodal AI Embodied AI Trustworthy AI Systems His work emphasizes agents that collaborate with humans in complex environments, addressing ethical design and generalizable reasoning. Awards: Best Paper Awards at CVPR 2019 and ICLR 2025 Google Faculty Research Award, 2022 eBay & Cisco Faculty Awards (2022–2024) Amazon Alexa Prize Awards (multiple years) Advising & Grants: Supervised students Dr. Xuehai He and Dr. Jing Gu. Secured grants from Microsoft, Adobe, eBay, and Snap. Organized workshops on vision-language research and embodied AI. Labs/Teams: Leads the ERIC Lab at UCSB, focusing on multimodal agent systems and ethical AI design.

Dario InternulloView profile

Researcher

• Medieval History
• Paleography
• Papyrology
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Dario Internullo is a researcher in Medieval History at Università degli Studi Roma Tre and a member of the Humanities Faculty at the University of Bamberg, working under the ERC Starting Grant 'ACO'. His research focuses on paleography, papyrology, and medieval documentary culture, particularly papyrus documents from Ravenna and the materiality of medieval administrative texts. His educational background includes a Laurea (2006–2009), Laurea Magistrale (2009–2011), and PhD in History (2011–2015), all from Roma Tre University. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Naples Federico II and Roma Tre. Internullo's research interests lie at the intersection of material culture, archival practices, and intellectual history. He investigates how medieval chanceries used writing, citation, and documentary forms to construct authority and memory. His work on Latin papyri in the early medieval West challenges assumptions about the decline of papyrus use after antiquity. He also studies educational institutions, elite patronage, and urban identity in medieval Rome. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing the materiality and structure of medieval documents, especially papyri and archival records. He frequently explores the continuity between late antique and medieval documentary practices, emphasizing the persistence of papyrus in ecclesiastical and civic administration. His thematic focus includes scribal culture, rhetorical practices, and the transmission of classical knowledge. PhD scholarship, Università degli Studi Roma Tre (2011–2015) Mobility grant for research in Paris (2017) Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale (ASN) for Associate Professor in Medieval History (2019) Internullo has collaborated with international scholars and institutions, including the University of Basel and the University of Bamberg. He has co-edited special journal issues and published extensively on paleography and medieval documentation. While no direct advising or grant leadership is mentioned, his participation in ERC-funded projects indicates active involvement in large-scale collaborative research. He has not established a formal lab but contributes to digital and editorial projects in papyrology and medieval studies.

Mai ElshehalyView profile

Lecturer

• Information Visualisation
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Visual Analytics
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Mai Elshehaly is a Lecturer in Computer Science at City, University of London, where she is affiliated with the giCentre in the Department of Computer Science, School of Science and Technology. She focuses on designing, developing, and evaluating visualisation solutions that support data-driven decision-making, particularly for non-technical users in healthcare and public sectors. Her work involves close collaboration with healthcare practitioners, local authorities, and schools to co-design tools grounded in real-world needs. Her research interests center on information visualisation and human-computer interaction , with a strong emphasis on user-centered and co-design methodologies . She investigates how lived experiences of stakeholders can shape visual analytics systems, especially in healthcare quality improvement, population health management, and digital transformation initiatives. Her approach bridges technical innovation with social impact, promoting equitable access to data insights. Her recent publications highlight trends in narrative visualization, integration of lived experience with electronic records (e.g., CLEVER framework), and adaptable dashboards for healthcare (QualDash). These works are published in top venues such as IEEE VIS, IEEE TVCG, and Computer Graphics Forum, reflecting a consistent focus on usability, evaluation, and real-world deployment of visual analytics tools. Department-level achievement award during PhD at Virginia Tech University-level achievement award during PhD at Virginia Tech Mai has secured research funding from the Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR), NIHR, and internal university sources including EPSRC doctoral training funds. She has led and contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as the Digital Makers Programme and Connected Bradford, which involve partnerships across academia, healthcare, and local government. While no formal PhD students are listed, she mentors through collaborative research and advisory roles. She is actively involved in applied research through leadership positions: Co-Director of the Digital Makers Programme, Deputy Director of the Workforce Observatory for West Yorkshire, member of the advisory board at the Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research, and cross-theme visualisation expert at the Yorkshire and Humber Patient Safety Research Centre. These roles underscore her commitment to translating research into practice within health and education systems.

Pierre-Yves LajoieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
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Pierre-Yves Lajoie is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, a leading engineering school affiliated with Université de Montréal. His research focuses on robotics and artificial intelligence, with specialization in robotic perception for single and multi-agent systems. He has held research positions at prestigious institutions including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2019), Samsung AI Center (2023), and University of Oxford (2024). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal Dr. Lajoie's research interests span across robotics, computer vision, and distributed systems. He specializes in developing algorithms for robotic perception in challenging environments, with applications in aerial, underground, indoor, and space robotics. His work focuses on enabling robots to understand their surroundings through visual and sensor data, particularly in collaborative multi-robot scenarios where communication may be limited or unreliable. His primary research center of excellence is the Industry of the Future and Digital Society, with secondary centers in Modeling and Artificial Intelligence and New Frontiers in Information and Communication Technologies. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on collaborative SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) systems, with recent work addressing challenges in planetary exploration, swarm robotics, and pedestrian positioning. His research combines computer vision, machine learning, and distributed systems to create robust solutions for real-world robotic applications, particularly in environments with communication constraints. Scientific Awards: Vanier Canada Scholarship Best Paper Award at IEEE ICC 2024 Dr. Lajoie is actively recruiting graduate students for PhD and Master's programs, with openings for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. He encourages students to apply for various scholarship opportunities including NSERC, FRQ, and IVADO scholarships at multiple academic levels. His research is supported by collaborations with academic and industrial partners, focusing on applications in space robotics, automated manufacturing, and service robotics. He has supervised research projects in areas such as search and rescue with sparsely connected swarms and distributed risk-aware exploration systems.

Nathan James TimpanoView profile

Associate Professor

• Modern Art
• Art History
• European Art
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Nathan James Timpano is an Associate Professor of Art History and Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Miami , where he has taught since 2010. His research specializes in 19th- to 20th-century European and American modern art , with particular focus on German and Austrian symbolism and expressionism . His scholarly work examines the intersection of modernist aesthetics , visual culture , and identity politics . Current projects include a book on (un)canny dolls in German modern art and a co-edited volume on Swedish women modernists . He has held curatorial roles at the Harvard Art Museums and serves as a faculty guest curator at UM’s Lowe Art Museum . 2007 : DAAD Fellowship 2007-2008 : US Fulbright Grant in Austria 2015 : Getty Research Institute 2019 : Mellon Foundation 2022 : Rifkind Center at LACMA 2024 : Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Grant His publications analyze themes such as hysteria in Viennese modernism , the grotesque body in art , and expressionist visual metaphors , often engaging with artists like Oskar Kokoschka , Egon Schiele , and Lyonel Feininger . As a Stefan Engelhorn Curatorial Fellow at Harvard, he organized a photographic archive of Feininger’s work.

• Computer Technology in Fine Arts
• 3D Graphics
• Graphic Design
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Prof. Svetoslav Kosev is a faculty member at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Veliko Tarnovo St. Cyril and St. Methodius. His research bridges computer technology with visual arts , focusing on 3D modeling , digital media , and interactive art . He actively explores the ethical implications of AI in art and integrates augmented reality into classical graphic works. Fields of Interest : Computer technology in fine arts, 3D graphics, interactive multimedia, digital humanities Projects : Founder of the annual Vision Forum for 3D graphics, leader in digitization initiatives, and developer of digital art platforms Research Focus : Kosev investigates how digital tools like AR and 3D printing transform traditional art practices. His work spans artistic innovation and educational technology , particularly in training future artists through interdisciplinary methods . Google Scholar entries reflect his engagement with AI ethics , algorithmic art , and technological aesthetics . Publications highlight collaborations between Bulgarian and Polish institutions , with applications in VR technologies , calligraphy , and interactive visual works . He has contributed to academic discourse through edited volumes and conference proceedings.

Catherine HurleyView profile

Professor

• Data visualization
• Data science
• Machine learning
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Catherine Hurley is a Professor of Statistics at Maynooth University's Faculty of Science & Engineering, where she serves as Subject Head of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. She maintains strong affiliations with both the MU Hamilton Institute and the National Centre for Geocomputation, positioning her work at the intersection of statistics, data science, and computational methods. Dr. Hurley is a leading expert in data visualization with primary research interests in visualization techniques for data science and machine learning problems. Over her distinguished career, she has authored and contributed to numerous software packages, beginning with Data Viewer (1987), a predecessor to GGobi, Quail (1987-2000), and many R packages including condvis2, vivid (2021), and Bartvis (2022). Her work has significantly advanced the field of statistical graphics and model visualization. Her recent research has focused on conditional visualization for statistical models, with several publications on the condvis package and related tools that enable researchers to explore complex machine learning models through interactive visual interfaces. She has also made substantial contributions to dendrogram seriation, pairwise comparison visualization, and variable importance displays, creating numerous R packages that have become essential tools for statisticians and data scientists. Her 2023 publications include significant contributions to Bayesian additive regression trees and variable importance visualization for machine learning models. Dr. Hurley has held significant leadership roles in the statistical community, serving as Vice-President (2017-2019) and President (2019-2021) of the Irish Statistical Association. She also served as Editor-in-Chief and Editor of the R Journal from 2019 to 2023, playing a crucial role in advancing open-source statistical software development and dissemination. Her work demonstrates a consistent pattern of developing practical visualization tools that address real-world challenges in statistical analysis and machine learning interpretation. The progression from early work on statistical graphics infrastructure to recent innovations in model exploration reflects her sustained commitment to making complex statistical concepts accessible through visualization.

• American Gothic Literature
• Transnational Feminist Studies
• Postcolonial Literature
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Dr. Suzanne Manizza-Roszak is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Arts , contributing to the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics (DemCP) and Research Centre Arts in Society (AiS) . Her ORCID 0000-0002-4491-9591 highlights her extensive work across 46 research outputs and 22 activities. Research Interests : American Gothic with a focus on childhood, gender, and transnational influences Transnational Feminism exploring diaspora, multilingualism, and postcolonial narratives Ecocriticism analyzing environmental violence and speculative futures Diaspora Studies examining Italian-American and Latinx intersections Publication Trends reveal a blend of peer-reviewed articles (e.g., on Erdrich, Cisneros, and Baldwin) and creative works like the novel The Poison Girl and poetry collection Sicilianas . Her 2025 work on First Ladies and colonial history adaptation underscores her commitment to historical revisionism and political fiction . Scientific Awards include 12 recognized honors, though specific titles are not detailed here.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Geographic Information Science
• Virtual Reality
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Johannes Schöning is a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the University of St. Gallen, where he leads a research group focused on developing novel user interfaces that empower individuals and communities with data-driven decision capabilities. His work bridges rapidly advancing technologies with human needs across diverse contexts including geographic information science, public health, medical applications, and extreme environments such as space missions. He publishes extensively at premier HCI venues including ACM CHI, MobileHCI, and DIS, as well as in interdisciplinary journals like NATURE and PLOS ONE. Professor Schöning's research interests center on understanding the interplay between technology and human activities through rigorous methods from AI, computer graphics, and cognitive psychology. His work emphasizes user-centered design methodologies and mixed methods approaches to create interfaces that fit both technological possibilities and human requirements. Key focus areas include virtual and augmented reality applications, accessibility solutions, navigation technologies, and the social implications of digital interfaces in everyday life. His research mission prioritizes theoretical and practice-based inquiry to develop disruptive solutions for real-world problems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in virtual reality applications for emotional regulation and accessibility, with increasing emphasis on generative AI integration, environmental awareness, and space-related HCI challenges. His work consistently demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, psychology, geography, and medical fields, with publications showing growing interest in social implications of technology, particularly regarding navigation systems and their externalities. His scientific contributions have been recognized with numerous awards including: Best Presentation Award at IEEE VR 2023 Best Paper Award & Accessibility Award at Interact 2019 10 Year Impact Award 2021 Multiple Honorable Mention Awards at top conferences Professor Schöning actively mentors students across bachelor, master, and PhD levels, with his lab seeking candidates interested in the intersection of HCI, geoinformatics, and ubiquitous computing technologies. He emphasizes creating a 'detox-free academic environment' that focuses on meaningful teaching and research outcomes rather than academic pressures. His group frequently collaborates with international researchers and institutions on projects spanning medical applications, space exploration interfaces, and public health technologies. The research laboratory led by Professor Schöning maintains strong interdisciplinary connections across multiple domains. Current projects include developing AI-powered wearables for blind and low vision users, exploring VR applications for emotional regulation, investigating navigation technologies' social impacts, and creating interfaces for space mission contexts. The lab's work on CubeSat control software and plant visualization for space greenhouses demonstrates their unique focus on extreme environment applications, while their research on citizen participation through generative AI shows engagement with contemporary societal challenges.