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• Software Engineering
• Search-Based Software Engineering
• Automated Refactoring
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Dr. Mel Ó Cinnéide is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin (2001) and has over three decades of experience in academia and industry. His research focuses on automated refactoring, search-based software engineering, design patterns, and energy-efficient software development. He leads the Masters in Advanced Software Engineering program at UCD and has received multiple research grants and best paper awards. Prior to academia, he worked as a software engineer at Philips (Netherlands) and Motorola (Cork). Education: BSc in Computer Science, University College Cork MSc in Computer Science, University College Cork PhD in Computer Science, Trinity College Dublin Diploma in Gaeilge Fheidhmeach (Computing Irish), UCD Research interests emphasize practical applications of refactoring techniques to improve software quality and energy efficiency. He pioneers tools like Code-Imp and RefDetect for automated refactoring, integrating multi-objective optimization and interactive systems. His work bridges theoretical software engineering principles with real-world industry challenges. Awards and Grants: - Best Paper Awards in peer-reviewed conferences - Competitive research grants supporting software engineering projects Advising & Leadership: - Director of UCD's Masters in Advanced Software Engineering - Supervisor of numerous academic and industrial projects Labs & Projects: - Co-lead of the CodeImp Project (automated search-based refactoring) - Involved in international workshops on refactoring and software engineering

• Design Theory
• Philosophy of Technology
• Algorithmic Culture
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Betti Marenko is a transdisciplinary theorist and academic currently serving as Reader in Design and Techno-Digital Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, where she also leads Contextual Studies for Product and Industrial Design. She simultaneously holds the position of WRHI Specially Appointed Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of East London, and a BA (Hons) from Universita di Urbino, Italy. She is fluent in Italian, with full professional proficiency. Marenko's research spans process philosophies, design studies, and critical technologies, with a particular focus on algorithmic culture, digital uncertainty, and future studies. Her work investigates the relationships between design, society, and culture, and their role in shaping futures through transdisciplinary approaches that bridge philosophy, design, and technology critique. She develops speculative and pragmatic interventions that mobilize design practice to address contemporary challenges. Her publication record reveals consistent engagement with themes of techno-animism, hybrid ecologies, and the implications of planetary computation. Recent work shows increasing focus on uncertainty frameworks, the politics of algorithmic systems, and the development of alternative methodologies for engaging with technological futures. Her research demonstrates a trajectory from earlier work on body modification to contemporary concerns with digital materiality and speculative design. As Principal Investigator for the Erasmus+ project FUEL4Design [Future Education and Literacy for Designers], she develops curriculum innovation tools for teaching futures to designers. She is currently completing a monograph titled 'The Power of Maybes. Between Prediction and Potential in Algorithmic Culture,' which examines how algorithmic governmentality shapes knowledge-production and modes of existence. Marenko serves as Associate Editor of the journal Design and Culture and has co-edited significant volumes including 'Designing Smart Objects in Everyday Life' (Bloomsbury 2021) and 'Deleuze and Design' (Edinburgh University Press 2015), which established new theoretical frameworks for design practice and research.

Fabio GygiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Material Culture
• Japanese Studies
• Anthropology of Hoarding
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Fabio Gygi serves as Senior Lecturer and Chair in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at SOAS, University of London. Born in Switzerland, he spent formative years in Japan, Germany, and England before earning his PhD in social anthropology from UCL. Prior to joining SOAS, he worked for three years as an assistant professor of sociology at Doshisha University in Kyoto. MA in European Ethnology and Japanese Studies from University of Tübingen PhD in Social Anthropology from University College London (UCL) Dr. Gygi's research centers on material culture, particularly examining human-object relationships through three interconnected lenses: how people engage with possessions and the cosmologies they create, the cultural construction of hoarding as pathology (following its 2013 DSM-V classification), and the materialization of gender in Japanese contexts. His work bridges historical anthropology with contemporary ethnographic studies, often employing participant observation methods such as assisting with apartment clean-ups in Tokyo to study hoarding behaviors. His recent publications reveal consistent thematic trajectories across Japanese cultural studies, with particular emphasis on material agency, waste practices, and the social life of objects. The 2022-2023 publications demonstrate expanding interest in robotics and human-technology interaction alongside continuing work on gender performance and material culture in Japan. As a dedicated supervisor, Dr. Gygi currently guides fifteen PhD students across diverse topics including Japanese sex work activism, transgender existence in Kansai, assistive technology in Japan, and queer feminist kinship in Taipei. His supervision portfolio reflects his interdisciplinary approach connecting material culture studies with gender, technology, and mental health anthropology. His fieldwork primarily conducted in Tokyo informs his theoretical contributions to understanding materiality, while his earlier work on trench art from World War I established foundations for examining how traumatic experiences become embodied in material culture across historical and contemporary contexts.

• Information Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Paolo Buono is Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. He holds a PhD in Computer Science with specialization in Visual Data Analysis. His research focuses on Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Mobile Applications. Co-founder and CEO of LARE (2010), a university spinoff providing real-time surgical support through audio-video telestration Member (since 2002) and computer science coordinator at METEA Research Center for environmental protection Visiting scientist at AVIZ (France), University of Maryland (USA), and Fraunhofer IPSI (Germany) His work spans multiple application domains including: Cultural Heritage through interactive exploration systems Healthcare with smart therapeutic devices Environmental Monitoring via CET system IoT-based Smart Interactive Experiences He has contributed to: Dynamic hypergraph visualization techniques End-User Development frameworks (EUDroid) Usability evaluation methodologies Mobile health applications As project leader, he has coordinated: EU-funded VisMaster Coordination Action (2008-2010) Italian Ministry-funded LOGIN project (2014-2015) Apulia Region environmental projects His professional engagements include: Co-chair roles at INTERACT, AVI, IS-EUD conferences Program committee participation in VIS series and HCI conferences Member of ACM, IEEE, and SIGCHI Italy

Giuseppe DesoldaView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Usable Security
• End-User Development
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Giuseppe Desolda is an Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department of the University of Bari Aldo Moro , where he has been since July 2, 2022. He leads research at the Interaction, Visualization, Usability & UX (IVU) Lab , focusing on Novel Interaction Techniques , Internet of Things development, and Usable Security . His work includes coordinating the PRIN PNRR DAMOCLES project (2022-2025) on human-centric cybersecurity and leading Work Package 1 of PNRR SERICS. PhD in Computer Science from University of Bari Co-author of over 110 publications Associate Editor for IEEE Access Journal Research interests span Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), End-User Development (EUD) for IoT, and Usable Security systems. His recent work explores AI-driven usability evaluation, voice-based 3D modeling, and GDPR-compliant software frameworks. Article trends show focus on phishing mitigation , smart environment customization , and privacy-by-design methodologies. Publications appear in TOCHI , FGCS , IJHCS , and BIT . Scientific achievements include: Selected for Heidelberg Laureate Forum (2019) LARE spin-off grant (EUR 50,000, 2013) He supervises PhD students Andrea Esposito and Francesco Greco, and has advised multiple funded research projects (PRIN DAMOCLES, DevProDev, PNRR SERICS). Teaching roles include courses on Human-Centered AI, IoT Security, and Web Programming across undergraduate and graduate programs.

Gareth HoskinsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Geography
• Political Ecology
• Environmental History
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Gareth Hoskins is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University. He holds a PhD in Human Geography from the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Angel Island Immigration Station history. His research spans urban geography, politics of memory, mobility, environmental history, and material culture. Recent projects include AHRC-funded studies on mining heritage sites and preservation protocols in the UK/US, as well as community-led heritage initiatives in Wales’ Cwm Rheidol Valley. Key interests include the global political ecology of mining, cosmic humanities, and geological mobilities like self-organizing landslides. He has published widely on heritage operations, climate anxiety, and extraterrestrial material cultures. Education: PhD in Geography, UC Berkeley (2006) Grants: £AHRC-funded comparative study of UK/US heritage preservation (2013) Mining-related heritage sites project (2010-2012) Recent Research: Colonial legacies in memorial landscapes (Wales/Trinidad) Terrestrial impact craters as colonial sites Toxic legacies of hydraulic mining Labs/Teams: Collaborates with community groups on lead-mining heritage in mid Wales, co-organizes decolonial pedagogy initiatives, and participates in interdisciplinary environmental humanities networks.

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy Engineering
• Usable Security
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Tara Whalen is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Computer Science, Carleton University. Her research focuses on cybersecurity, privacy engineering, usable security mechanisms, and information control systems. She has contributed to studies on password security, authentication alternatives to CAPTCHA, and mobile device privacy challenges. Her work bridges technical security practices with human factors, emphasizing how security systems interact with end-users. Notable projects include breach alerting services and empirical studies on browser security interfaces. She has published extensively since 2003, with recent work addressing modern challenges in password management and privacy-by-design frameworks. No academic awards or grants are listed, though her publications indicate active collaboration in computer security research. She maintains an affiliation with Carleton's Herzberg Laboratories and can be reached at tjwhalen@gmail.com.

Vinicius Prado da FonsecaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Tactile Sensing
• Robotic Manipulation
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Vinicius Prado da Fonseca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research focuses on advanced robotics, tactile sensing technologies, and human-robot interaction. His work integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve robotic manipulation, prosthetic control, and haptic interfaces. Education background includes: Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Ottawa (2020) M.Sc. in Systems and Computing from Military Institute of Engineering, Brazil (2013) B.Sc. in Computer Science from Federal University of Tocantins, Brazil (2010) Research interests emphasize tactile perception systems, compliant robotic grippers, and bio-inspired sensor modules. Notable contributions include the BioIn-Tacto tactile sensing framework and studies on myoelectric control for upper-limb prosthetics. His work bridges theoretical machine learning with practical robotics applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and assistive technologies. Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles focusing on tactile datasets, sensor design, and robotic control algorithms. Recent trends show increasing emphasis on multimodal data fusion, active learning for sensor optimization, and human-centric robotics applications. Currently no listed scientific awards or grants, but maintains active collaborations in prosthetic development and industrial automation projects.

Christian Alexander HildebrandView profile

Professor

• Marketing Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Behavioral Science
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Christian Alexander Hildebrand is a Full Professor of Marketing Analytics and Director of the Institute of Behavioral Science and Technology (IBT-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen. His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and consumer behavior, focusing on digital voice assistants, chatbots, and mobile devices. He holds post-doctoral affiliations with Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of Michigan. Education: Doctoral studies and post-doctoral visits at Stanford, Duke, and University of Michigan His research emphasizes methodologies like large-scale field experiments and feature extraction from voice/image/text data. Key themes include consumer-firm interface optimization and technology's impact on decision-making. His work appears in top journals such as Journal of Consumer Research and Information Systems Research . Awarded the Swiss Academy of Marketing Science’s 'Rigor and Relevance Award,' his research is funded by public/private institutions and disseminated through practitioner outlets like NIM Marketing Intelligence Review . He teaches Machine Learning for Marketers, Web Data Analytics, and experimental design. Grants: Supported by major public/private institutions Labs/Teams: Leads IBT-HSG, collaborating with corporations in retail, consumer electronics, automotive, and finance sectors

Armin HeinzlView profile

Professor

• Information Systems
• Business Informatics
• Digital Innovation
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Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl is a leading academic in the field of Information Systems and Business Informatics, holding the Chair of General Management and Information Systems at the University of Mannheim since 2002. His research focuses on digital innovation, healthcare IT, and platform ecosystems, with significant contributions to understanding AI integration in teams and decision-making processes. Chair of General Management and Information Systems, University of Mannheim (2002–present) Former Chair of Business Informatics, University of Bayreuth (1996–2002) His research spans: Digital Innovation (Platform Ecosystems, Agile Methodologies, Conversational Agents) IT Outsourcing and Cloud Computing Healthcare IT (Mobile Health Applications, AI-Driven Decision Automation) Recent work examines generative AI's role in team decision-making and stroke detection using 5G technology. He has received prestigious awards including the AIS Fellow Award and AISD First Award. Scientific recognitions include: AIS Fellow Award for contributions to Information Systems AISD First Award for novel research methods He supervises students in the Chair of General Management and Information Systems, with co-authored studies appearing in top journals like the Journal of Organizational Behavior . His lab supports innovative projects such as the 5G-powered "RettungsNetz-5G" for emergency stroke care.

Jana-Rebecca RehseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Business Process Management
• Process Mining
• User Behavior Mining
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Prof. Dr. Jana-Rebecca Rehse serves as Assistant Professor for Management Analytics at the University of Mannheim Business School, where she leads the Chair of Management Analytics within the Information Systems department. Her academic work bridges theoretical research with practical business applications, focusing on data-driven approaches to business process optimization. Her primary research interests encompass User Behavior Mining , Process Mining , and AI applications in business process management . Rehse investigates how organizations can leverage process mining techniques to extract meaningful insights from event logs, with particular attention to conformance checking, process resilience assessment, and the practical implementation challenges businesses face when adopting these technologies. Her work frequently addresses the intersection of human behavior and process execution, examining how user interactions with IT systems can be analyzed to improve process design and user experience. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of artificial intelligence with traditional process mining techniques. Starting with foundational work on reference model mining and process discovery methodology, her research has evolved to address cutting-edge applications of generative AI, explainable AI, and predictive analytics in business process contexts. The majority of her work appears in top-tier information systems and business process management journals including Information Systems, Process Science, and ACM Transactions publications, demonstrating her significant contributions to the field. Professor Rehse actively collaborates with industry partners including Siemens and MEHRWERK, offering thesis opportunities and research projects that address real-world business challenges. Her current call for applications includes work-study programs at Siemens and master thesis topics focused on conformance checking in cooperation with MEHRWERK. She has recently introduced innovative thesis topics exploring the use of Generative AI for Emotion Identification, reflecting her forward-looking research agenda that anticipates emerging technological trends and their business implications.

Jill MarshallView profile

Professor

• Feminist Legal Theory
• Human Rights Law
• Jurisprudence
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Professor Jill Marshall is a Professor of Law in the Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London, affiliated with The Centre for the Study of Pain and Well-being and Rights and Freedoms. Her work bridges jurisprudence with human experience, emphasizing feminist perspectives on care, belonging, and identity within legal frameworks. Her educational background includes: LLB Hons from Queen's University Belfast MA in Legal and Political Philosophy from University College London PhD in Law from Queen Mary University of London Law Society Finals and admission as Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (1992) Marshall's research critically examines gender equality through feminist legal theory, investigating structural inequalities in rape legislation, pregnancy rights, and clothing regulation (including Islamic headscarves). She pioneers studies on deepfakes in virtual reality, everyday spatial jurisprudence via Georges Perec's frameworks, and intersections between US Black literature and justice. Her work consistently connects theoretical analysis to real-world human rights challenges. Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a pronounced shift toward technology-law interfaces, with virtual reality police training and metaverse governance emerging alongside feminist rewrites of International Criminal Court decisions. These works demonstrate how spatial theory and embodiment inform legal responses to digital transformation while maintaining core focus on women's bodily autonomy. Her scientific recognition includes: Reid Research Fund Award (2021) Marshall leads significant research initiatives including 'Humanising systems: using arts practices for social work' and 'CSEL: Centre for the Study of Emotion and Law', alongside completed projects on metaverse rights (TRIM), girls in care systems, and pandemic impacts in Colombian rural communities. She supervises postgraduate research and serves as founding author for the University of London's Human Rights of Women Masters module. She founded the Legal Ideas Factory (www.legalideasfactory.com) and maintains global collaborations through visiting scholarships at institutions including the University of Ibagué and University of Bergen, focusing on transnational human rights implementation.

Janet DongView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Advanced Manufacturing
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Janet Dong is a Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Cincinnati and Director of the UC Center for Robotics Research. Her work spans robotics, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing with applications in healthcare, space exploration, and urban infrastructure. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University. Her research integrates: Autonomous vehicles and mobile robots Dynamic systems control Medical device innovation Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies Robotic exoskeletons and augmentation Her recent publications focus on practical robotics applications including lunar rovers, tick collection robots, medical exoskeletons, and urban maintenance systems. Research trends emphasize autonomous navigation, human-robot collaboration, space exploration technologies, and biomechanical augmentation. She leads multiple funded projects including a $1.29M Department of Energy grant for waste sorting automation and Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation grants for human-robot safety. Her lab develops robotic solutions for lunar infrastructure, medical devices, and industrial automation.

Elisa BaniassadView profile

Teaching Professor

• Software Engineering
• Educational Technology
• Aspect-Oriented Programming
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Elisa Baniassad is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Science. She specializes in software engineering education and has received numerous teaching accolades including the UBC Killam Teaching Prize and CS-Can/INFO-CAN Excellence in Teaching Award. Her courses focus on software construction, engineering principles, and advanced software design. Dr. Baniassad has taught CPSC 310 (Introduction to Software Engineering), CPSC 210 (Software Construction), and CPSC 410 (Advanced Software Engineering) across multiple terms since 2000. Her research interests span educational methodologies in software engineering, aspect-oriented programming, and the design of effective learning tools. Notable contributions include studies on team dynamics in software development, automated assessment techniques, and pedagogical frameworks for large-scale programming courses. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from mutation analysis in student tests to the efficacy of online learning environments. Awards include recognition for teaching excellence at UBC and contributions to computer science education. Her work emphasizes practical applications of software engineering principles in academic settings, with a focus on fostering student mastery through innovative assessment strategies and feedback mechanisms.

Beatrice E. KitzingerView profile

Associate Professor

• Western Medieval Art
• Carolingian Age
• Manuscript Illumination
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Beatrice E. Kitzinger is the Behrman Professor in the Humanities Council and Associate Professor of Art and Archaeology at Princeton University. She specializes in Western Medieval Art, particularly Carolingian-era manuscript illumination and the intersection of art, liturgy, and ritual. Her research explores medieval book-making, codicological contexts, and the relationship between manuscript decoration and broader artistic practices. Kitzinger holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University (2012) and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford University. She is a founding editor of the 'Sense, Matter, and Medium' series with De Gruyter and has been affiliated with institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to medieval art history, including collaborations with Profs. Kathryn Starkey and Fiona Griffiths. She has taught at Stanford's Prison University Project and Princeton's Prison Teaching Initiative. Key research focuses include narrative and historical intersections in medieval art, art-theater relationships, and medieval materials/techniques. Affiliations: Humanities Council Manuscript, Rare Book and Archive Studies at Princeton Medieval Studies Program Grants & Support: Alexander-von-Humboldt Foundation Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Research Focus: Her recent work examines Carolingian manuscripts from western France, liturgical space in illumination, and the role of theater in medieval art. She analyzes manuscripts' codicological contexts and their connections to ritual practices and objects beyond books. Her book The Cross, the Gospels, and the Work of Art in the Carolingian Age (2019) is a cornerstone of this research. Teaching: Courses cover medieval art materials, medieval art and society, and interdisciplinary medieval studies. She contributes to Princeton's HUM sequence and Prison Teaching Initiative.