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Bill HamiltonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Live Media Design
• Human Computer Interaction
• Computer Supported Collaborative Work and Play
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Dr. Bill Hamilton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University. His research focuses on live media design, online communities, and digital game culture. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction from Texas A&M University (2018), and has collaborated with industry partners like Microsoft Research and Motorola Mobility. Education: Ph.D. in Human Computer Interaction, Texas A&M University (2018) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Texas A&M University Research Interests: Bill explores how live media supports societal participation in education, politics, work, and play. His work employs qualitative methods like ethnographic inquiry to study collaborative digital environments. Recent projects include designing wearable interfaces for human-drone teams and analyzing YouTube’s content policies' impact on free speech. Awards: 2018 Texas A&M Distinguished Graduate Research Award 2016 Best Paper at ACM Interactive Experiences for TV/Online Video Advising & Grants: Mentors students like Preeti De Maurya and Cassandra Palmer, with a focus on inclusive education technologies and collaborative tools for emergency response. Active in conference organization including ACM CHI’s Games and Play Subcommittee (2019). Labs: His research is conducted through the PlexLab, exploring playful interactions and live media systems.

Guillaume SOULEZView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Cinema Studies
• Television Studies
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Guillaume Soulez is a Professor of Cinema, Audiovisual Studies, and Communication at the Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3 University, specializing in the Department of Cinema and Audiovisual. He holds an HDR (2009) and a PhD in Rhetorical Mediation (1998). His research focuses on the 'deliberation of images,' analyzing how audiences interpret cinematic and audiovisual works through formal and pragmatic frameworks. He leads the 'Renaissance of Television' research group at IRCAV and co-directs the international 'Cinema and Visual Culture Colloquium Series' with institutions like NYU and Duke University. Recent projects include Innov'zone (Labex ICCA) exploring experimental zones in cinema and the Pierre Schaeffer Archive Project. His work bridges media morphology, reception studies, and intermediality, with publications in Théorème , CiNéMAS , and Communication & Langages . Key research themes include: the fragmented cinema, media formats, TV series seriality, and the legacy of the ORTF Research Service (1960-74). He has directed the Cinema and Audiovisual Department (2014-2016) and IRCAV (2016-2021), fostering collaborations with institutions like the Ministry of Defense and La Poste. His publications emphasize theoretical models like 'format analysis,' 'pragmatic interpretation,' and 'intermedial dialogue.' Recent works include Uses of Interpretation, Interpretations of Use (2023) and Le Cinéma Éclaté (2018). He actively engages in public scholarship through radio interviews and educational outreach.

Isabel RechbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Knowledge Management
• Organizational Learning
• Employee Engagement
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Dr. Isabel D. W. Rechberg is an Associate Professor of Management at the Anderson College of Business and Computing, Regis University. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Kent, UK, a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, and advanced degrees in Labor Law and Business Management from institutions in Australia and Belgium. Her research focuses on Knowledge Management, Organizational Learning, Emotional Intelligence, and Employee Engagement, emphasizing individual-centric approaches. She has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Knowledge Management and European Management Review, and co-authored chapters in Palgrave and Kogan Page publications. Recognized with awards including the 2021 Easter Academy of Management Best Conceptual Paper, her work bridges theory and practice, addressing ethical dimensions and human elements in organizational dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Management, University of Kent, UK (2014) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, University of Kent (2011) M.A. in Labor Law and Relations, University of Sydney (2008) B.A. in Business and Human Resources Management, Vesalius College (2006) Research Interests: Dr. Rechberg’s scholarship explores how mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and ethical frameworks enhance workplace relationships and organizational learning. Her work critiques traditional knowledge management paradigms, advocating for individual agency and fairness in knowledge ownership. Recent studies include the role of self-determination theory in knowledge sharing and cross-cultural challenges in global initiatives like the Belt and Road. Teaching & Service: She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Management, Leadership, and Organizational Behavior. At Regis, she serves on the Academic Council and previously held roles at CUNY, including College Council membership and curriculum development. Her industry experience includes coaching accreditation and roles in recruitment and human resources. Awards: 2021 Easter Academy of Management Best Conceptual Paper Award 2021 PSC-CUNY Grant 2020 Top-Downloaded Paper Recognition in Knowledge and Process Management 2011 British Academy of Management Best Full Paper Award Advising & Grants: Supervised honor students on topics like ethical leadership, gender inequality in HR systems, and corporate social responsibility. Secured grants including the 2021 PSC-CUNY award. Active in peer review for leading management journals and conferences.

• Software Engineering
• Refactoring Techniques
• Technical Debt Management
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Christian Newman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Software Engineering at the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He serves as the Graduate Program Director and has expertise in software engineering methodologies, refactoring techniques, and source code analysis. His research focuses on improving code quality, developer practices, and automated documentation. Education: Newman holds a BS, MS, and Ph.D. from Kent State University. His academic background aligns with his current research in software engineering and empirical studies. Research Interests: His work emphasizes identifier naming standards, technical debt management, refactoring strategies, and code reuse. He explores how developers perceive and implement refactoring tools, as well as the role of large language models (LLMs) in programming education and code generation. Publications: Newman's recent work includes studies on identifier semantics, part-of-speech tagging for code analysis, and the performance of LLMs in introductory programming tasks. His research often combines empirical studies with tool development, such as SATDBailiff for technical debt tracking and TSDetect for test smell detection. Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses like SWEN-250 (Personal Software Engineering), SWEN-331 (Engineering Secure Software), and graduate-level thesis supervision. His courses emphasize secure development, software design principles, and team-based projects. Tools & Contributions: Newman has developed tools like srcSlice (static slicing), srcType (type resolution), and SCALAR (identifier analysis). These tools support software evolution, code comprehension, and empirical research in the field.

• Medical Microbiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Biofilm Research
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Andrew Mcbain is a Professor of Microbiology at the University of Manchester, specializing in bacterial physiology, biofilm dynamics, and human microbiome research. He leads a research team supported by grants from research councils and industry, focusing on antimicrobial resistance, microbial community modeling, and host-microbe interactions. His work contributes to sustainable development goals related to health and environmental sustainability. Education: PhD in Medical Microbiology (University of Cambridge, 1997); BSc in Microbiology (University of Liverpool, 1993). Teaching: Courses include The Public (Year 2) , Medicines into Practice , and Drug Development Workshop . Research interests include in vitro modeling of microbial communities (e.g., biofilm reactors), probiotic applications, and clinical microbiota dynamics. He has supervised 39 PhD/MD students and collaborates with experts like Prof. Catherine O'Neill and Prof. Sheena Cruickshank. Key projects include Developing New Biocides (2019–2022) and Maternal Obesity and Extracellular Vesicles (2024–2027). His work has led to the creation of SkinBiotherapeutics PLC , advancing probiotic technologies for skin health. Grants: Includes funding from the Medical Research Council and industry partnerships. Lab Affiliations: Lydia Becker Institute and Christabel Pankhurst Institute at Manchester. Publications span over 213 articles, with recent focus on microbiome profiling, antimicrobial peptides, and light-based therapies. Awards include the W H Pierce Prize (2005) from the Society for Applied Microbiology.

William BalchView profile

Professor

• Proteostasis
• Genetic Variation
• Machine Learning in Biology
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William Balch, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Scripps Research. His research focuses on linking genetic variation in human populations to protein function using machine learning tools like Gaussian Process (GP) modeling. He pioneered concepts in proteostasis and spatial covariance, exploring how genetic and environmental factors influence protein folding and disease. Education: Ph.D. in Microbiology from University of Illinois (1979) Research interests include inherited diseases (e.g., CFTR, AATD, NPC1), aging-related proteostasis collapse, and host-pathogen interactions in SARS-CoV-2. His lab develops computational platforms to model protein design and discover therapeutic interventions. Key projects involve GP-based analysis of genetic diversity, small molecule therapeutics targeting chaperone systems, and understanding viral evolution via spatial covariance. His work bridges genomics and phenomics to address disease mechanisms at atomic resolution. Grants and collaborations focus on protein-folding correction, with applications in precision medicine and climate change mitigation through RuBisCo optimization in plants.

• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• Responsible AI
• AI Policy
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Rumman Chowdhury is a leading figure in applied algorithmic ethics and responsible AI. She holds academic affiliations as a Responsible AI Fellow at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society and a Research Affiliate at the Minderoo Center for Democracy and Technology at the University of Cambridge. Her work intersects technology, policy, and societal impact, with a focus on mitigating algorithmic harms and fostering ethical AI development. She earned two undergraduate degrees from MIT, a master’s in Quantitative Methods of the Social Sciences from Columbia University, and a PhD in Political Science from UC San Diego. Her career includes roles as Director of Twitter’s META team, CEO of Parity (an enterprise algorithmic audit platform), and Global Lead for Responsible AI at Accenture. She co-founded the nonprofit Humane Intelligence and chairs the Parity Responsible Innovation venture fund. Chowdhury’s research interests span AI ethics, global governance, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. She advocates for inclusive red-teaming exercises, third-party oversight, and policies that balance innovation with accountability. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, and more. She serves on numerous boards, including the UK Center for Data Ethics and Innovation, UNESCO’s Broadband Commission, and AI4All. Her accolades include being named to BBC’s 100 Women, Time’s 100 in AI, and Forbes’ list of those shaping AI. She emphasizes bridging gaps between technology, policymakers, and communities to ensure AI’s responsible evolution.

Anita VarmaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media Ethics
• Solidarity Journalism
• Journalism and Social Justice
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Anita Varma is an Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin. She leads the Solidarity Journalism Initiative at the Center for Media Engagement as a senior faculty research associate. Her work emphasizes solidarity in journalism, focusing on marginalized communities and ethical reporting practices. Varma chairs the Media Ethics Division of AEJMC and serves on boards of organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists and Press On. Varma holds a PhD in Communication from Stanford University, with a dissertation on solidarity in journalism awarded the Penn State Davis Ethics Award. Her research explores media ethics, solidarity reporting, and the role of journalism in social justice. She previously served as Assistant Director of Journalism & Media Ethics at Santa Clara University and a Visiting Lecturer at UC Berkeley’s School of Journalism. Her scholarly articles address antiracist journalism, empathy limitations in reporting, and solidarity as a news value. Varma advocates for journalism that actively engages marginalized voices and challenges systemic inequities, emphasizing public service and democratic accountability in media practices. Varma’s awards include the Penn State Davis Ethics Award for her dissertation, recognizing her groundbreaking work on humanizing techniques in journalism. Her articles consistently explore intersections between media practices and social justice, offering frameworks for ethical reporting that prioritize solidarity over traditional objectivity.

William A PasmoreView profile

Professor

• Organizational Change
• Digital Transformation
• Organizational Design
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William A Pasmore is a Professor of Practice in the Social-Organizational Psychology Department at Teachers College, Columbia University. With a unique background spanning academia and consulting, he focuses on complex organizational change, digital transformation, and leadership development. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical application through roles at the Center for Creative Leadership, Oliver Wyman Delta consulting, and his own firm, Pasmore Advisors. Education: Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences (Purdue University, 1976), B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering/Industrial Management (Purdue University, 1973) His research spans organizational change, digital transformation, and future organizational models, with recent publications emphasizing networked organizations and continuous change frameworks. Collaborative action research and board effectiveness are recurring themes in his work with global corporations. Scientific Awards: European HRM association's HR Influential Thinker recognition Academy of Management co-recipient of collaborative research award Pasmore co-founded STARLabs - a consortium with Google, Microsoft, Shell, and other Fortune 500 companies studying digital transformation. He previously served as tenured professor at Case Western Reserve University (1976-1997) and visiting professor at INSEAD and Stanford.

Zhen Ming JiangView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Systems
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Zhen Ming (Jack) Jiang is an Associate Professor and York Research Chair (Tier II) in Software Engineering for Foundation Model-Powered Systems at York University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research bridges software engineering, artificial intelligence, and computer systems with significant industrial impact. Dr. Jiang earned his Ph.D. from Queen's University's School of Computing and MMath/BMath degrees from the University of Waterloo's David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science. During his doctoral studies, he collaborated with BlackBerry's Performance Engineering team, developing tools now used daily to monitor commercial software systems. His research focuses on engineering rigor for AI-powered applications , software engineering evolution in the Generative AI era , and performance optimization of large-scale systems . Key areas include software performance engineering, mining software repositories, debugging distributed systems, source code analysis, and software visualization. His work combines empirical studies with practical tool development. Recent publications reveal strong trends in applying AI to software engineering challenges, particularly in machine learning systems reliability, blockchain efficiency, and AIOps solutions. His research consistently emphasizes empirical validation using real-world systems and industrial case studies. Scientific recognition includes: York Research Chair (Tier II) in Software Engineering for Foundation Model-Powered Systems NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplements (DAS), 2020 Best Paper Award at ICST 2016 IEEE Software Best SEIP Paper at ICSE 2015 Ph.D. Research Achievement Award at Queen's University Multiple best paper awards at WCRE, MSR, and ICSE Dr. Jiang actively supervises graduate students and has secured competitive research funding including NSERC grants. His service includes program committee roles for top conferences (ICSE, ASE, ICSME) and editorial work for leading journals (TSE, TOSEM, EMSE). He leads research initiatives focused on foundation model-powered systems, collaborating with industry partners on performance monitoring and debugging solutions for large-scale distributed environments.

Carsten StrathausenView profile

Professor

• Literary Theory
• Film Studies
• Visual Culture
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Carsten Strathausen is a Professor of German and English at the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science. He holds appointments in both the Departments of German and English, bridging interdisciplinary research and teaching. His work spans literary theory, visual culture, digital humanities, and bioaesthetics, with a focus on Kafka adaptations and evolutionary theory's influence on aesthetics. Research Interests: Dr. Strathausen’s interdisciplinary research explores the interplay of science, art, and media. Central themes include the word-image relationship in literature, posthumanism, and the digital humanities. His current projects include a global database analyzing Kafka adaptations (Adapting Kafka) and a monograph on Kafka’s adaptations through evolutionary and media frameworks. Earlier works like Bioaesthetics and The Look of Things established his reputation in interdisciplinary cultural studies. Teaching: In German studies, he teaches graduate seminars on 20th-century literature and Kafka. In English, he offers courses on contemporary literary theory, posthumanism, and digital humanities. He also mentors undergraduate and graduate students in digital humanities research. Collaborations: Collaborations include work with Dr. Verena Kick on the Adapting Kafka project. His research often intersects with film, visual arts, and science studies, reflecting his commitment to cross-disciplinary inquiry.

Cheryl CollierView profile

Professor

• Gender-Based Violence
• Canadian Politics
• Feminist Institutionalism
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Dr. Cheryl Collier is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Windsor, appointed since July 2021. She holds a position in the Department of Political Science with research expertise in gender-based violence in political contexts, Canadian social policy, and feminist institutionalism. Her research examines: Violence against women in politics (VAWIP) #MeToo movement impacts on political institutions Comparative legislative harassment policies Media representations of gender-based violence Intersectional approaches to policy analysis Recent publications form a comprehensive analysis of gender-based violence in Canadian politics, including social media harassment, mainstream media coverage, institutional responses, and policy solutions. Her work employs comparative frameworks analyzing Canada alongside the UK and other democracies.

Ben LiView profile

Associate Professor

• Combinatorics
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Combinatorial Design Theory
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Ben Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on combinatorics and theoretical computer science, including combinatorial design theory (e.g., Steiner triple systems, BIBDs, difference sets), graph theory, and algorithm design for combinatorial optimization problems. He also explores approximation algorithms for NP-Hard problems and subclasses of such problems with polynomial solutions. Dr. Li teaches a wide range of courses, including COMP 1010 (Introduction to Computer Science), COMP 2080 (Analysis of Algorithms), and advanced graduate courses like COMP 7720 on approximation algorithms and combinatorial optimization. His academic contributions span both theoretical computer science and interdisciplinary archaeological studies, as reflected in his publications. His recent work includes studies on ostrich eggshell beads' role in prehistoric social networks, archaeological site analysis in southern Africa, and medical education reforms in Canada. While his primary research aligns with computer science theory, his published articles also highlight interdisciplinary interests in anthropology, archaeology, and healthcare policy.

Marco in 't VeldView profile

Assistant Professor

• Legal History
• Early Modern Institutions
• Commerce and Regulation
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Dr. Marco in 't Veld is an Assistant Professor and Academic Co-Director of the Bachelor of Laws program at Tilburg Law School, specializing in Public Law and Governance. His research focuses on legal history, particularly the interplay between early modern institutions, commerce, and governance. He holds a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Brussels and has taught at Tilburg since 2017. His recent work includes a Starters Grant-funded project on 16th-century Rhine wine trade governance and co-authored the textbook Recht tussen staat en samenleving (2024). Education: LL.M. and PhD in Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Vrije Universiteit Brussels, respectively. His courses include European Legal History and Legal Philosophy A. Research interests emphasize medieval/early modern legal institutions, interdisciplinary approaches to law, and multilevel governance. His 2024 grant explores how commercial networks shaped legal frameworks in the Rhine region. Collaborative projects include studies on urban legal history and merchant guilds. Awards: Starters Grant (2024). Recent publications analyze Grotius’s colonial influence, Amsterdam’s rule of law, and Rembrandt’s legal struggles. He organizes academic events like the 2024 book launch and a 2025 workshop on global trade legalities. Lab/Team: Part of the Global Law & Governance research cluster, studying climate change, human rights, and transnational legal frameworks.

Emanuel GomesView profile

Professor

• International Business Strategy
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Strategic Alliances
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Prof. Emanuel Gomes is Professor of Strategy and International Business at Nova SBE (Universidade Nova de Lisboa) and Academic Director of Executive Education. With a PhD from Coventry University, he researches M&A, strategic alliances, servitization, and international business. Former Associate Dean for Digital Transformation and Deputy Head at Birmingham Business School. Research contributions : Developed frameworks for acquisition partner selection and post-merger integration Pioneered studies on servitization in emerging economies Authored 50+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals including Journal of International Business Studies Industry engagement : Collaborations with Chatham House, UK Trade and Industry, British Embassy Angola, and multinational corporations including MG Motor.