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Anise K. Strong is an Associate Professor of History at Western Michigan University specializing in ancient Roman history, gender and sexuality studies, and classical reception. She received the 2016-17 College of Arts and Sciences Gender Scholar Award for her scholarly contributions. Dr. Strong earned her Ph.D. in Classical Studies from Columbia University (2005), M.Phil from Columbia (2003), M.A. from Columbia (2001), and B.A. in Classical Civilization from Yale University (1999). Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Greek and Roman history, world history, gender and sexuality in antiquity, and history through film. Her research examines marginalized groups in antiquity including prostitutes, slaves, and women, and analyzes contemporary representations of classical worlds in media. Current investigations focus on Roman social structures, violence in ancient societies, and neomedievalism in digital culture.

• Ancient History
• Roman History
• Gender Studies
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Akila de Silva is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at San Francisco State University (SFSU). He holds a PhD from UC Santa Cruz (advised by Prof. Alex Pang and James Davis) and an MS from Columbia University. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and applied AI for environmental monitoring. Key projects include RipViz/RipScout systems for real-time rip current detection using ML and UAVs, and citizen science platforms like SmartCS for creating no-code mobile apps. Education: PhD in Computer Science & Engineering (UCSC), MS in Computer Science (Columbia). Grants include a NOAA-funded coastal observation system (2025-26) and an ethical generative AI in CS education initiative (2025-26). Notable award: Michael Richman Award (2024-25). Research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications: coastal safety via AI-driven monitoring, STEM education through citizen science tools, and improving data quality in facial recognition systems. Active reviewer for IEEE Visualization, CVPR, and other top conferences. Lab opportunities available for motivated students.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Naomi Kasumi is a Professor and Director of the Design Program at Seattle University's College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Visual Art. Born in Kyoto, Japan, she established the Digital Design Program (now Design Program) in 2003. Her work explores themes of presence/absence, memory, and healing through ritualistic installations, book art, and design projects. Research interests: Kasumi's practice spans memorial installations using handmade objects as therapeutic processes, ecological art addressing water pollution, and community-engaged design pedagogy. She integrates Japanese cultural perspectives into interdisciplinary projects that bridge art, design, and social awareness. International exhibitions include Shanghai Institute of Visual Art, Senckenberg Museum (Germany), Soji-ji Temple (Japan), and venues across 15+ countries. She directs study-abroad programs in Japan and Italy, focusing on bookmaking traditions. Community engagement: Leads service-learning projects in Zambia and Belize, integrating art with social support initiatives.

• Graphic Design
• Installation Art
• Memorial Art
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Astrid Schmetterling is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Cultures and co-Head of the Department of Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research focuses on intersections of history, culture, and memory, particularly examining how art and testimony interact. She holds an MA in Arts Criticism (City University, London, 1990) and a BA in Art History and German Literature (Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1986). Her work explores contemporary international art practices (e.g., Arnold Dreyblatt, Vivienne Koorland) alongside early 20th-century German cultural figures like Charlotte Salomon and Else Lasker-Schüler. Current projects include a transgenerational study of two families’ experiences during WWII in Galicia, analyzing memory across Jewish, Polish, and Ukrainian perspectives through transcultural memory frameworks. Teaching includes the MA module 'Transcultural Memory' and supervision of PhD projects on memory and modern representational practices. She has examined PhDs at leading UK universities and participates in research clusters on 'Culture, Memory, Futurity' and 'Globalization and Transcultural Practices.' Professional affiliations include the International Association of Art Critics (AICA) and the Memory Studies Association's 'Memory & Arts' Working Group. Recent conference presentations include lectures on Charlotte Salomon at the Berlin Liebermann Villa and Munich’s Centrum für Jüdische Studien.

• Art History
• Cultural Memory Studies
• Holocaust Studies
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Chengzhou Tang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba. His research focuses on 3D computer vision, deep learning, robotics, and embodied artificial intelligence. He leads the Spatial Intelligent System (SPINS) Lab, exploring topics such as 3D object reconstruction, camera localization, and video processing techniques. His work spans applications in robotics, virtual reality, and computational imaging. Dr. Tang's research interests include developing novel algorithms for multi-view diffusion models, deep recurrent optimizers, and subspace methods. He has contributed to advancements in video depth estimation, point cloud processing, and stabilization of 360-degree videos. His recent work emphasizes generative models and embodied AI, addressing challenges in sparse-view 3D reconstruction and scene-agnostic camera localization. His publications reflect a trend toward integrating deep learning with traditional computer vision problems, such as structure-from-motion and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). The SPINS Lab collaborates on projects involving global bundle adjustment networks and initialization-robust monocular SLAM systems. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, his active publication record indicates sustained research engagement in these areas. Dr. Tang’s academic profile highlights his contributions to foundational techniques in computer vision and their practical applications in robotics and AI systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world challenges in imaging and spatial intelligence.

• 3D Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Robotics
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Thomas Hull is a Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of the Graphic Design program at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA (since 2019). He also serves as Partner/Design Director at Rigsby Hull in Houston and has held adjunct faculty roles at SCAD (2012–2015) and guest lectureships at Brigham Young University-Online and Idaho (2016). His career spans over two decades in design, with notable roles as Creative Director for the LIVESTRONG Rebranding (2013) and Art Director for projects like Peace Meals (2008) and Walter P Moore Communications (2006). Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Brigham Young University Research interests include visual communication strategies, branding, and the intersection of design with societal issues. His work emphasizes storytelling through design, as seen in projects like Eight Rugs, Eight Stories (2005) and the Michael Ray Charles exhibition catalog (1997). Awards include multiple Gold and Bronze honors from the Art Directors Club of Houston and recognition from organizations like AIGA and ASID. His publications include Keeping the Republic (2017), exploring political systems and citizenship. Presentations include talks on design evolution in business contexts (e.g., HOW Design Live, 2016). Awards: Over 20 design awards across categories like annual reports, branding, and exhibition catalogs No advising or grant information is explicitly stated. Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Graphic Arts, The Printing Museum Board, and Type Director’s Club. Labs/Teams: Co-founded Rigsby Hull, a design firm with a focus on strategic visual solutions.

• Graphic Design
• Branding
• Visual Communication
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Amy Papaelias is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at the State University of New York at New Paltz (SUNY New Paltz), where she teaches courses in web design, interaction design, typography, and 2D design. She holds an MFA in Intermedia Design from SUNY New Paltz and a BA in English Cultural Studies from McGill University. Her research focuses on design practices in scholarly publishing, typography, and the intersections of design with digital humanities. Notable projects include the long-term study of academic journal design ( What Scholarship Looks Like ) and co-editing the special issue Critical Making: Design and the Digital Humanities for Visible Language . She has also developed Serendip-o-matic , a web-based tool for scholarly discovery. Amy is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Type Directors Club and Alphabettes, a network she co-founded to promote women’s work in typography. She has received the 2017 Design Incubation Communication Design Educators Award for her research publications. Her teaching emphasizes design pedagogy, digital literacy, and fostering student engagement with design communities. She advises the Design Society, a student design club, and serves on the board of the New Paltz Central School District Foundation.

• Graphic Design
• Typography
• Digital Humanities
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Dr. Christopher Collins is a Professor of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University, leading the Visualization for Information Analysis Lab (vialab). He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2010) and focuses on interdisciplinary research in information visualization, human-computer interaction, and natural language processing. His work addresses challenges in information overload, text analytics, and novel interfaces such as touch, pen, VR/AR. Collins' research has been featured in top-tier venues like ACM CHI and IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, earning honorable mentions and over $3M in funding as sole PI. He serves on the IEEE VIS Executive Committee and Board of Governors at Ontario Tech University. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2010) MSc in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2004) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, Memorial University (2001) Research Interests: Collins' work spans information visualization , pen+touch interfaces , visual analytics , and text-driven systems . He explores how interactive technologies can democratize complex data analysis, particularly in education, healthcare, and creative domains. Recent projects include gaze-driven learning tools, context-aware camera interfaces, and bias-mitigating product review analysis. Awards: ACM CHI Honorable Mention Award IEEE VIS Honorable Mention Award Grants & Impact: Secured $3M+ in research funding. Media coverage includes New York Times and CBS Sunday Morning for innovations in visualization and text analytics. Teaches courses in human-computer interaction, computer graphics, and information visualization. Labs & Collaborations: vialab develops tools like Lexichrome , ConToVi , and NeuroSight . Active in IEEE Visualization and ACM Interactive Media communities. Collaborates with academia and industry globally.

• Information Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Pen+Touch Interface Design
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Anne Lafont is a Professor at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS), where she is Director of Studies and affiliated with the Center for Research on Arts and Language (CRAL) and the Center for History and Theory of the Arts (CEHTA). Her work focuses on art history, visual cultures of modern worlds, knowledge and creation in colonial societies, and intersections of art, race, and gender studies. Key Research Areas: Art History, Visual Cultures, Colonial Societies, Art and Race, Historiography, Women's History in Art. Lafont has published extensively on art and knowledge in imperial contexts, including The Learned Artist Conquering the Modern World (2010) and Art and Race. The African (all) against the Eye of the Enlightenment (2019, winner of the Arnold and Vitale Blokh Prize). She co-edited Africa and the World. Stories Reconnected from Prehistory to the 21st Century (2022) and contributed to the 2019 Musée d'Orsay exhibition The Black Model from Géricault to Matisse . Her 2012 edited volumes Plumes et Pinceaux. Discours de femmes sur l’art en Europe 1750-1850 highlight gender in art discourse. She taught at Williams College (2021-2022) through a Clark Professorship and received a Villa Albertine grant for research on African-American art. Scientific Awards: Maryse Condé Prize for Research Arnold and Vitale Blokh Prize for L’art et la race (2019) Lafont's recent work addresses transcultural objects, racial social relations, and contested heritage, reflecting her commitment to recentering art history through postcolonial and gendered lenses.

• Art History
• Visual Cultures of Modern Worlds
• Colonial Societies
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Hariharan Subramonyam is an Assistant Professor (Research) at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and Computer Science (by courtesy) . He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) and a core member of the Stanford HCI Group . His research focuses on augmenting human learning, creativity, and sensemaking with AI, informed by cognitive psychology and collaborative design practices. Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Learning Sciences Generative AI Educational Technology Assistive Technology Cognitive Psychology Recent Trends: Designing AI tools for education and creative coding Co-developing AI experiences with multidisciplinary teams Ethical and responsible AI frameworks Accessible interfaces for visually impaired users Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, CHI 2025 Best Paper Honorable Mention, CHI 2025 Best Paper Award, ASSETS 2024 Best Paper Award, UIST 2023 Best Paper Award, IUI 2021 Best Paper Award, CHI 2020 Advising & Grants: Co-advising PhD student Neha Rajagopalan Mentoring 23+ student researchers Principal Investigator on HAI Hoffman Yee Grant (2024) Labs & Teams: Stanford Human-Computer Interaction Group Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI Collaborative projects with University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and National University of Singapore

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Learning Sciences
• Artificial Intelligence
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Bill Brown is a retired Professor in the Department of Design Media Arts at UCLA, affiliated with the School of the Arts and Architecture. He retired in 1999 but continues as Creative Director of Bill Brown Graphic Design and serves as a consultant for architectural and design firms like Hardy/Holzmann/Pfeiffer Associates and LDA Architects. His work spans corporate identity design for major clients such as ABC, CBS, and Warner Brothers, alongside public signage systems for cultural institutions like the Los Angeles Public Library and Yerba Buena Gardens Children’s Center. Education: B.A. and M.A. from UCLA in Design-related fields. Research focuses on visual communication, graphic design innovation, and the intersection of design with corporate and public spaces. His work has been featured in prestigious publications including AIGA Design Annual , Graphis Design Annual , and Print Magazine . Post-retirement, Brown maintains active consultancy roles, blending academic expertise with industry practice. No specific grants or awards are listed, though his professional contributions are widely recognized in the design community.

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communications
• Advertising Art
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Sean Carney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Drama and Theatre Cultural Studies at McGill University's Faculty of Arts. Specializing in British theatre, he focuses on critical theory, modernism, and contemporary tragedy. His research spans Bertolt Brecht, 20th-century drama, and the intersection of comics/graphic novels with performance studies. Education: Ph.D. (York University), M.A. (University of Alberta), B.A. (University of Manitoba). He previously taught at York University. Research interests emphasize the political and aesthetic dimensions of drama, particularly how historical and cultural contexts shape theatrical forms. He examines tragic conventions in contemporary plays like Sarah Kane's Blasted and explores Alan Moore's graphic narratives as historiographic tools. Key awards include a SSHRC Standard Research Grant (2005) for his work on contemporary British tragedy. His writings bridge academic analysis and creative practice, appearing in venues like Modern Drama , Theater Survey , and ImageTexT . Teaching and scholarly contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, blending performance studies with critical theory. He has reviewed major works on political theatre and tragedy, contributing to scholarly discourse on Brechtian aesthetics and postmodern drama.

• Comics and Graphic Novels
• Bertolt Brecht
• 20th-Century Drama
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Mario Costa Sousa is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary. He holds a BSc from Catholic University of Petrópolis (1989), an MSc from Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (1994), and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Alberta (1999). His primary research focuses on computer graphics, scientific visualization, and sketch-based modeling with applications to geoscience and reservoir engineering. He leads the illustrares research group, which develops novel visual computing paradigms for interdisciplinary challenges in science, engineering, and design. Research interests include non-photorealistic rendering, sketch-based interfaces, visualization/visual analytics, and human-data interaction. His work integrates geoscientific data with interactive modeling tools to address reservoir uncertainty and enhance decision-making in energy and environmental domains. Recent projects involve rapid prototyping of subsurface CO2 sequestration models and machine learning for drill core analysis. He teaches courses such as CPSC 591/691 Rendering (Fall 2024), CPSC 319 Data Structures (Winter 2025), and DATA 501 Data Science Capstone (Winter 2025). His research has contributed to energy innovation initiatives at the University of Calgary, focusing on geothermal energy and unconventional reservoirs. Key collaborations include work on Gaussian process-based uncertainty quantification, functional data analysis for production forecasting, and immersive VR tools for surgical training (e.g., NeuroSimVR and JackVR oil rig simulators). His publications span reservoir modeling, geological visualization, and interactive systems for spatial data exploration.

• Computer Graphics
• Scientific Visualization
• Sketch-based Modeling
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Pavol Federl is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on computational modeling in biological systems, particularly plant growth, fracture mechanics, and interdisciplinary applications of L-systems. He holds a PhD (2002), MSc (1997), and BSc (1995) in Computer Science from the University of Calgary. Research Interests Biological modeling using L-systems Fracture formation in growing materials Computer graphics and interactive simulation environments Plant growth dynamics and pattern formation His work integrates mathematical modeling with computational techniques to study natural phenomena, such as leaf venation patterns and tree bark fracture. Recent research highlights include: Developmental models of multicellular structures Finite element analysis of fracture dynamics Interactive design tools for bonsai tree modeling Grants and Advising No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text. His teaching includes courses such as CPSC 457: Principles of Operating Systems. Professional Contributions He has contributed to software development in virtual laboratories and license plate recognition systems, demonstrating expertise in both theoretical and applied computing.

• Computational Biology
• Computer Graphics
• Biological Modeling
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Annette Stahl is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, NTNU, and an Onsager Fellow. She leads the Robot Vision Group and oversees the AILARON project, funded by the Research Council of Norway. Her expertise spans robotic vision, control theory, and autonomous systems. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics (Computer Vision) from Heidelberg University. Her research focuses on underwater robotics, autonomous vehicles, and aquaculture monitoring, with applications in fish health analysis and marine environmental sensing. Stahl has supervised numerous PhD and master’s students, including projects on autonomous ships (SFI AutoShip), underwater SLAM (AROS), and plankton identification. She collaborates with industry partners like Zebop AS and SINTEF Ocean. Notable projects include the robotic microplankton sniffer-dog and AI-driven fish welfare monitoring. Her work is published in top journals/conferences like IEEE Access and MIC Journal. She actively contributes to datasets like the VAROS Synthetic Underwater Data Set.

• Robotic Vision
• Autonomous Systems
• Computer Vision
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