Andrew Monk is Professor of Psychology at York University and Director of the Centre for Usability and Human-Computer Interaction Research (CUHTec). His research focuses on technology to support older adults' independence, including banking systems for individuals over 80, assistive technology for dementia care, and mainstream usability solutions. He has held leadership roles in the British HCI Group (Chair: 1997-2001) and the ACM Sig CHI community (ACM CHI Academy, 2005). Current affiliation: York University (Psychology Department) Leadership: Director of CUHTec Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with emphasis on lightweight usability methods, secure delegation in digital payments, multimodal communication systems, and adaptive designs for aging populations. Publication Trends: His work spans 25+ years, showing sustained focus on user-centered design challenges from early hypertext systems (1989) to modern socio-technical frameworks for financial delegation (2014). Key themes include accessibility, security, and cognitive support through technology. Scientific Recognition Fellow of the British Computer Society ACM CHI Academy member (2005) Labs & Teams: As Director of CUHTec, he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives combining psychology and computing science to address real-world technological challenges.
Axel Vogelsang is a Professor and Head of the Research Group Visual Narrative at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts' Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. His academic career spans over two decades, combining practical experience in advertising and web design with academic leadership roles. He holds an MA and PhD in Art & Design from Central Saint Martins College/University of the Arts London. His research focuses on digital communication, museum narratives, and the intersection of technology with cultural heritage. Notable projects include the Audience+ initiative exploring social media's role in museums, and the ALE project using mobile devices to enhance cultural site experiences. He has led research groups since 2011 and currently oversees the Visual Narrative group investigating complex information visualization in digital/social media contexts. Vogelsang has authored/co-authored influential publications such as "Social Media und Museen II" (2016) and contributed to international conferences on topics like transmedia storytelling and participatory museum practices. His awards include a nomination for the Design Preis Schweiz (2017) and a Best of Swiss App Award (2016). He teaches Service Design at the MA Design program and manages modules like Data Visualisation and Narration in the MSc Applied Information and Data Science. Professional activities include founding roles in the stARTcamp Switzerland network and the Center for Storytelling, alongside board memberships in the DGTF (Design Theory & Research Society). His work bridges academic research with real-world applications, emphasizing participatory design approaches and innovative storytelling techniques across digital platforms.
Trace E. Reddell is a Professor and Director of Emergent Digital Practices at the University of Denver’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He is affiliated with the Department of Media, Film & Journalism Studies and the School of Art and Art History, reflecting his interdisciplinary work at the intersection of digital media, sound, and theory. Education: Ph.D., English Literature, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1997 M.A., Creative Writing, University of Colorado at Boulder, 1989 B.A., English Literature, Texas Tech University, 1986 (Magna Cum Laude) Trace Reddell’s research and creative work center on the interactions of sound, cosmology, and the imagination. His expertise spans Sound Studies, Digital Media, Science Fiction, New Materialism, and Philosophy of Technology . He explores how sonic cultures—particularly in science fiction, psychedelic music, and audiovisual performance—shape new modes of being and understanding. His work integrates critical theory, media philosophy, and hands-on artistic practice, including live cinema and net.art. He teaches courses in sonic arts, expanded cinema, speculative cultures, and critical digital media. His publications reveal a strong trajectory in sound and media studies, with recent work focusing on sonic innovation in science fiction cinema, Afrofuturism, and cybernetic performance . His 2018 book, The Sound of Things to Come , is a landmark study in film sound, and he is preparing a sequel and additional books on psychedelic rock and space music. His upcoming MIT Press book, The Magic Circle: Sonic Substance in Psychedelic Music , further establishes his authority in sound culture. Scientific Awards: Dean’s Award for Excellence, AHSS Dean, University of Denver (2018) “Excellent Artists” Honorary Award, Art on the Net Competition, Tokyo (2001) George F. Reynolds Fellowship, University of Colorado (1994–1995) Wiegers' Appointment, University of Colorado (1994) Trace Reddell actively mentors graduate students, serving as a Ph.D. advisor and MFA thesis committee lead. He has directed numerous graduate research projects and served on dissertation and exhibition committees. He has secured multiple research grants from the University of Denver, including Faculty Research Funds and Creative Arts Material Funds, supporting projects like Sonic Science Fiction 2 and international academic exchanges. His creative work—ranging from live audiovisual performances to commissioned soundtracks—has been exhibited globally in venues from Amsterdam to Seoul. He also contributes to academic service through manuscript review for presses like Routledge and the University of Minnesota Press, and has held leadership roles including Graduate Director and Director of Digital Media Studies. Labs and Teams: He has been closely associated with the Boulder Laptop Orchestra (BLOrk), contributing live visual performances. His collaborative projects, such as microMacroCosm with Timothy Weaver, reflect his engagement with interdisciplinary artistic teams. He has also led visiting artist series and founded digital media outreach initiatives at the university.
David Stotts is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. With a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (1985), he has held academic positions at UNC since 1992, previously serving at the University of Maryland (1985-1991) and the University of Florida (1991-1992). His affiliations include NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and NIST. Research Interests span collaborative distributed systems, formal methods in software engineering, hypermedia, and active learning pedagogy for programming education. He pioneered the Trellis hypermedia system and the Bricks teaching platform for introductory programming, focusing on concurrent computation models and educational technology. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary applications of software engineering in bioinformatics, environmental science, and assistive technologies, with a strong focus on collaborative interfaces and formal verification. His work includes over 50 refereed publications and book chapters. Honors include the i3@UNC Fellowship for instructional innovation, Best Paper Award at XP/Agile Universe 2004, and memberships in Tau Beta Pi and Phi Beta Kappa. He secured over $4.2 million in research grants from NSF, EPA, DARPA, IBM, and other agencies. Teaching highlights include leading team-based software development courses (COMP 523) and advanced programming seminars (COMP 590). He has supervised 24 graduate students across UNC, University of Maryland, and University of Florida, covering topics like collaborative hypermedia, software process modeling, and assistive technologies.
Stuart Moulthrop is a Distinguished Professor and Department Chair in the English Department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, within the College of Letters & Science. He holds a PhD from Yale University and is a leading scholar in electronic literature, cybertext theory, and digital media. His work explores the intersections of literature, technology, and culture, with a focus on hypertext narratives, game studies, and digital preservation. Key roles include membership in the Electronic Literature Organization's Board of Directors and leadership in projects like the NEH-funded Pathfinders initiative, which preserves early digital literature. Notable publications include Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives (2021) and Traversals: The Use of Preservation for Early Electronic Writing (2017). He has received international recognition for narrative and poetry, including awards in 2007. Moulthrop’s research bridges theory and practice, addressing topics like procedural rhetoric, digital curation, and the evolution of electronic literature. His articles span journals in digital humanities, game studies, and literary criticism, emphasizing interdisciplinary engagement with technology and narrative form.
J. Michael Moore is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Texas A&M (2007) and has extensive teaching experience in courses like Human-Computer Interaction and Accessible Computing. His research focuses on HCI, software design, accessibility, and digital libraries, with notable work on design exploration and document triage systems. Education includes a B.S. in Biochemistry from Texas A&M (1991) and an M.S. in Computer Science from Texas State University (1997). He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized with awards such as the 2014 Mentoring Award and the Guseman Award (2002). Moore also contributes to professional service roles, including advising student organizations like DeAF and OSTEM. Teaching: Over 20 years of instruction in programming, HCI, and accessible computing. Research: Specializes in HCI, accessibility, and collaborative design tools. Service: Serves on committees for diversity initiatives and professional networks. His work integrates technical innovation with user-centered design principles, emphasizing accessibility and inclusive computing practices.
Monika Lanzenberger is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Software Technology and Interactive Systems, Faculty of Informatics, Vienna University of Technology. Her research focuses on the intersection of Semantic Web technologies, ontology alignment, and information visualization. She has established herself as a notable researcher in visual ontology alignment through her development of the AlViz tool and related publications. Dr. Lanzenberger received her PhD from the Vienna University of Technology, Faculty of Informatics in 2003 and her MSc in Computer Science from the same institution in 2001. She completed a Post-Doc Fellowship (ERCIM) with the NTNU, Department of Computer and Information Science, Trondheim, Norway (February - October 2005) and with the Centre for IT Innovation (CITI) at the CRP Henri Tudor, Luxembourg (November 2005 - July 2006). Her primary research interests center around Semantic Web and Ontology-based Data, with specific focus on ontology alignment and visualization techniques. She has made significant contributions to the field through her work on visual ontology alignment tools, particularly the AlViz system. Her research also extends to Human Computer Interaction, Information Visualization techniques, feminist perspectives on computer science, and online learning and didactics. She has published extensively in top conferences and journals in these areas, with a particular emphasis on making ontology alignment more accessible through visualization. Dr. Lanzenberger has received recognition for her work, including an Outstanding Paper Award in 2002 for her research on the evaluation of navigation in hypertext learning systems. She is an active member of the scientific community, serving as a reviewer for international conferences and co-organizer of workshops in her field. As an educator, Dr. Lanzenberger has taught numerous courses including Information Visualization, Women in Science and Technology, Fundamentals of Methodical Working, and Semi-Automatic Information and Knowledge Systems. She has supervised multiple student projects, Bachelor's theses, and Master's theses, particularly in areas related to information visualization and semantic technologies. She is a member of several professional organizations including IEEE, ÖGAI, OCG, and GI, demonstrating her active engagement with the broader computer science community.
Simon Rowberry is a Lecturer in Publishing at University College London's Department of Information Studies since 2021, serving as Academic Director of Education. His research and teaching focus on the intersection of computing history and digital publishing over the past seven decades, with notable books including Four Shades of Gray: The Amazon Kindle Platform (2022) and The Early Development of Project Gutenberg, c.1970-2000 (2023). Formerly taught Digital Media & Publishing at the University of Stirling Research areas: history of ebooks, digital reading, pre-Web digital publishing, hypertext historiography, and shadow libraries His publications span the history of digital publishing technologies, from Ted Nelson's self-publishing practices to ACM Hypertext Conferences' pre-Web innovations. Recent work explores generative AI's implications for book digitization and the mutual influence of digital/physical literature. Dr. Rowberry's teaching includes modules like Publishing Studies , Researching Publishing , and Working in Publishing , emphasizing practical and theoretical aspects of contemporary publishing ecosystems.
Simon Harper is a Professor of Human Computer Systems at the University of Manchester, leading the Web Ergonomics Lab. His research focuses on web accessibility, human-computer interaction, and healthcare technology, with a particular emphasis on disabilities like visual impairment. He has pioneered initiatives such as the Web4All conference series and serves on steering committees for major conferences like ACM HT and ASSETS. Harper has secured over £1.45M in grants since 2007 and holds an h-index of 20. His work spans medical technology innovations (e.g., HYPO-CHEAT hypoglycemia reduction system), accessibility evaluation methods (OPTIMAL-EM tool), and environmental monitoring via citizen science. He has received prestigious awards including the ACM Doug Engelbart Prize (2000) and Best Paper awards at W4A. Harper's academic contributions include over 140 publications, with key areas in diabetes management systems, Parkinson’s disease monitoring via smartphone data, and web accessibility evaluation methodologies. His teaching integrates cutting-edge research into professional computing education, emphasizing real-world industry practices. He is actively involved in standards bodies like the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative and serves on editorial boards for journals such as ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing. Research Groups: Information Management, Data Science Institute, Web Ergonomics Lab Professional Roles: Chair of ACM SIG Hypertext, RCUK EPSRC Inclusion Cluster Expert Lab Focus: Developing computational models for human behavior in digital environments
Pierre Senellart is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS), part of Université PSL. He holds academic appointments at CNRS, Inria Paris, and ENS, and leads the Valda team, an Inria project-team. He is deputy director of DI ENS and chairs the PRAIRIE Paris School of AI initiative. His roles include president of section 6 (Computer Science) of the National Committee for Scientific Research and vice-president of the Gilles Kahn PhD Award. Education: ENS alumnus with a PhD (2007) and Habilitation (2012) from Université Paris-Sud and Université Pierre et Marie Curie, respectively. His research focuses on Web data management, including crawling, information extraction, and uncertainty management. He has published extensively in top venues like SIGMOD, VLDB, and the Journal of the ACM. Awards include membership in the Institut Universitaire de France (2020–2025) and the ACM HyperText 2014 Best Paper Award. He has led major projects such as PRAIRIE (600k€) and Dissemin (124k€). Teaching includes courses on data wrangling, databases, and AI. Administrative roles span managing entrance exams, SWERC programming competitions, and steering committees for data management initiatives.
Erich Neuhold is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Vienna and Darmstadt University of Technology. He holds honorary professorships at several institutions, including the University of Guiyang and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. His career spans over five decades, with roles as Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Publication and Information Systems (IPSI) and professorships at multiple universities globally. Education: Erich Neuhold earned a Dipl.-Ing. (M.S.) in Electronics and a Dr.-techn. (PhD) in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Technical University of Vienna. He holds special honors in his academic career, including Fellowships from IEEE and the Gesellschaft für Informatik. Research Interests: His work focuses on distributed databases, object-oriented systems, internet databases, information retrieval, semantic web, interoperability, and applications in digital libraries, e-science, and e-government. He pioneered advancements in transaction models, multimedia databases, and semantic integration frameworks. Publications: Over 200 papers and four books, with recent contributions including retrospectives on computing history and foundational work in supercomputing architectures. His articles reflect deep engagement with historical and future trends in computer science. Awards: Recognitions include the Meritorious Service Award from IEEE, medals from academic institutions, and honorary professorships worldwide. Grants & Labs: Led projects like the POREL distributed database system and contributed to initiatives like the EU’s FRESCO e-science cockpit. His work spans academic-industrial collaborations, with budget leadership at IPSI (€10M/year). Labs/Teams: Co-founded the Fraunhofer IPSI and directed research teams in Austria, Germany, and internationally, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in information systems.
Dr. José Antonio Frías Montoya is a full Professor at the University of Salamanca's Department of Library and Information Science. Holding a PhD in Documentation from Complutense University of Madrid since 1995, he has authored 60+ specialized journal articles and directed 22 doctoral theses. His leadership roles include former department director (1999-2008), master's program coordinator (2013-2014), and deputy director of Salamanca's Women's Studies Center (2010-2014). Current Research Interests Research Methodologies in Information Science Scientific Communication on Social Web Gender and Sexual Diversity Studies Key Institutional Roles Member, Steering Board of EUFEM Platform Vice President, Ibero-American Information Science Association (EDICIC) His publications analyze information retrieval systems, cataloging evolution in digital contexts, and open access impact on scholarly communication. He has mentored 23 doctoral students and contributed to over 20 funded research projects, primarily as principal investigator. Professional engagements include advisory board memberships for multiple international journals and guest lectures at universities across Spain and the Americas.
Professor Efstratios Gallopoulos is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics , University of Patras, where he holds the Division of Computer Software . He currently serves as Deputy Department Chair and Director of the High Performance Information Systems Laboratory (HPCLab) . His academic career spans multiple institutions including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of California Santa Barbara, and collaborations with INRIA Rennes and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Education : B.Sc. in Mathematics (First Class Honours) from Imperial College London (1979) Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1985) Research Focus : His work centers on Large-scale Scientific Computing with emphasis on Computational Linear Algebra , Parallel/Distributed Processing , and Data Mining . Recent publications highlight innovations in Randomized Numerical Linear Algebra , Heterogeneous Cluster Scheduling , and GPU-Accelerated Inversion Techniques . Article Trends : His research bridges High-Performance Computing with Data Science , focusing on scalable algorithms for Matrix Computations , Recommender Systems , and Biomarker Analysis . The work spans theoretical advancements (e.g., Givens Rotations ) and practical implementations (e.g., pylspack library). Scientific Awards : NASA Group Achievement Award for Massively Parallel Processor (MPP) development ACM SIGWEB Hypertext Ted Nelson Newcomer Award (2012) Advising and Grants : He has advised numerous research projects funded by European Research Council , Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) , and international bodies like the US National Science Foundation. Notably, he co-organized the 2015 Gene Golub SIAM Summer School and served as Chair of the SIAM Gene Golub Summer School Committee (2020-24). Labs and Teams : He leads the High Performance Information Systems Laboratory (HPCLab) and co-directs the interdisciplinary graduate program Data Driven Computing and Decision Making . His teams have contributed to the Cedar vector multiprocessor project at UIUC and Text-to-Matrix Generator (TMG) tools for data mining.
Gian Pietro Basello is an Associate Professor of Assyriology (L-OR/03) at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale' since December 2020, affiliated with the Department of Asia, Africa and Mediterranean. His academic career includes previous positions as a fixed-term researcher (2017-2020) and multiple contract teaching positions at the University of Bologna. Basello holds a Laurea in Storia Orientale from the University of Bologna (1993-2000) and a PhD in Ancient Near East Studies from the University of Naples 'L'Orientale' (2001-2005). He has received national qualifications (Abilitazione Nazionale) for both Associate Professor (2014-2020, 2018-2024) and Full Professor (2023-2034) positions in sector 10/N1 (Cultures of the Ancient Near East, Middle East and Africa). His research focuses on Elamite language, culture, and history, with particular emphasis on Achaemenid studies, ancient Western Asia, and cuneiform documentation. Basello has conducted extensive work on Elamite calendars, royal inscriptions, administrative texts, and the relationship between Elamite and Persian cultures during the Achaemenid period. His methodological approach combines philological analysis with archaeological evidence to reconstruct ancient Near Eastern societies. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Elamite language documentation, Achaemenid administration, and material culture studies. The research trends show increasing attention to digital approaches in epigraphy, comparative analysis of administrative systems across ancient Near Eastern cultures, and interdisciplinary studies combining linguistic, archaeological, and historical perspectives. His work spans from the Bronze Age Elamite civilization through the Achaemenid period, with particular attention to cultural continuity and transformation. National qualification for Associate Professor position (sector 10/N1), 2014-2020 National qualification for Associate Professor position (sector 10/N1), 2018-2024 National qualification for Full Professor position (sector 10/N1), 2023-2034 Basello has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses at universities including Naples 'L'Orientale,' Bologna, Tehran, and Sydney, primarily in philological and archaeological fields related to Elam and Achaemenid Iran. He serves as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals including Journal of Near Eastern Studies, Journal of the Economic and Social History of the Orient, and Iranica Antiqua. His research is supported through significant projects including the DARIOSH project on Achaemenid royal inscriptions and the PRIN 2020 project on Iranian and non-Iranian language contacts. As supervisor, he oversees the MSCA-IF project 'Villages to Empire: 4000 Years of Death and Society in Elam.' Basello is an active member of the DARIOSH project (Digital Achaemenid Royal Inscription Open Schema Hypertext) as an Elamite and Babylonian specialist, collaborating with institutions including ISMEO, the Louvre, the National Museum of Iran, and the Parsa-Pasargadae Research Foundation. He also participates in the Italian Ethnolinguistic Mission in Tajikistan and serves on the doctoral committee for the 'Asia, Africa and Mediterranean' program at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale'.
Christiane Heibach is Professor for Media Aesthetics at the Institute for Information and Media, Language and Culture (I:IMSK) at the University of Regensburg, within the Faculty of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies. She has held prominent academic positions across Germany and Switzerland, including senior researcher roles at FHNW Basel and Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design, and has served as acting professor at the University of Konstanz. She is an Associated Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence 'Matters of Activity' and was the 1st Chairwoman of the Society for Media Studies (2019–2021). Her research centers on media epistemology, the theory and aesthetics of digital media, intermediality, sensory perception, and media ecology. She explores figurations of immediacy and atmospheric experiences in media, often intersecting with design, technology, and environmental thought. Her work critically examines how digital environments shape perception, emotion, and cognition. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with immersive technologies, affective computing, climate media, and digital authorship. They reveal a trajectory moving from digital literature and hypertext toward embodied, multisensory, and environmentally embedded media experiences. Her scholarship bridges media theory, philosophy, design, and artistic research, with a strong focus on the epistemological and aesthetic implications of emerging technologies. She has led and contributed to major research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Epistemology of Multimediality' and the SNSF project 'Designed Immediacy' on atmospheres in responsive environments. Her editorial work includes significant volumes on media authorship, materiality, and atmospheres. Christiane Heibach has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. She has advised or supervised students, though specific names are not mentioned. Her research is supported through institutional affiliations and project funding rather than individual grants detailed here. She is currently on a research sabbatical during the summer semester of 2025. She is affiliated with the Media Aesthetics research group at the University of Regensburg and has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, particularly in artistic research projects involving responsive environments and sensory design. Her work often emerges from collaborative networks in media studies, design, and digital culture.
