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Annie WhilesView profile

Lecturer

• Fine Art
• Sculpture
• Textile Art
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Annie Whiles is a Lecturer in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London (part-time since 2003-2023). Her practice interrogates the intersection of mundane and miraculous elements through woodcarvings, drawings, and embroideries that incorporate personal icons transformed into cultural artifacts. She has exhibited extensively across the UK and internationally, including solo shows at Matt's Gallery (2020), Danielle Arnaud Gallery (2018), and group exhibitions at Compton Verney (2008) and Collective Gallery (2008). M.A. Fine Art, Goldsmiths College (2000) B.A. Hons Sculpture, Wimbledon School of Art (1991) Annie's work explores representational languages that create tension between intuitive understanding and contemporary artistic practice. Her sculptural process combines archaeological engagement with materials and surface painting techniques, while her textile works like 'The Moment Ago' (2006) incorporate hair and fabric to examine cultural affiliation. The ongoing 'Doorway Guardians' series (2025) continues her exploration of liminal spaces through woodcarving. Her practice involves a studio-based methodology where objects and images 'lay dormant' until their symbolic potential emerges. This approach manifests in diverse formats including gallery exhibitions, artist's books, and collaborative projects like 'United We Fall' (2008) with Mark Pearson. While no scientific awards are documented, her work has been featured in prestigious platforms including the Royal Academy Summer Show (2018) and China's Metropolis Rise (2006). Annie has taught across multiple UK institutions, including Camberwell School of Art (2008-09), Nottingham Trent University (2000-06), and Hertfordshire University (1998-2004). Her teaching spans BA Fine Art, Sculpture Foundation, and Drawing programmes, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in visual arts education.

• Design
• Literature
• Urban Studies
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Anthony Ellis is a Lecturer in Design Contexts at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University. His research bridges design, literature, and urban environments, focusing on how cultural narratives shape public spaces. His work investigates the intersection of text, image, and place, particularly in urban settings like Liverpool. This interdisciplinary approach spans cultural geography, visual storytelling, and community identity.

Maria MuhleView profile

Professor

• Political Aesthetics
• Media Philosophy
• Biopolitics
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Prof. Dr. Maria Muhle is a Professor of Philosophy | Aesthetic Theory at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, where she holds the Chair of Philosophy. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and doctoral supervision, and leads significant interdisciplinary projects. Her academic affiliations include the DFG Research Group 'Media and Mimesis' and the International Doctoral Program 'Mimesis' at LMU Munich. Academy of Fine Arts Munich – Professor of Philosophy | Aesthetic Theory (since 2014) Bauhaus University Weimar – Research Assistant (2008–2012), DFG Graduate Program Applicant (since 2020) LMU Munich – Principal Investigator, International Doctoral Program 'Mimesis' (2017–2021) Ruhr University Bochum – Visiting Junior Professor (2010/11) Merz Academy Stuttgart – Professor for Aesthetic Theory (2012–2014) Her research centers on political aesthetics, media philosophy, biopolitics, and mimesis . She explores the intersections of life, power, and representation, with a focus on 19th- and 20th-century thought. Her work bridges philosophy, art theory, and media studies, analyzing concepts of life in Foucault and Canguilhem, reenactment practices, and aesthetic realism. She is particularly known for her contributions to media and mimesis , biopolitical subjectivation , and post-representational aesthetics . The 15 most recent publications reflect a deep engagement with mimetic practices, biopolitical theory, and aesthetic politics . They span topics from Caillois’ insect studies to contemporary reenactments, from photographic representation to the temporalities of the present. Keywords include political aesthetics, media philosophy, and life forms, with recurring sub-fields such as mimesis, subjectivity, and normativity. Her work is consistently interdisciplinary, drawing on philosophy, art history, and cultural theory. Her scientific contributions are marked by editorial leadership and collaborative research: Co-founder and editor of August Verlag Berlin Editor of the book series Medien und Mimesis Head of sub-projects in the DFG Research Group 'Media and Mimesis' Supervisor of numerous doctoral students in philosophy and art theory Regular international keynote speaker and workshop leader Maria Muhle advises PhD candidates on topics ranging from digital mimesis to biopolitical bodies and aesthetic realism. She has been involved in major research grants, including DFG-funded projects and international doctoral programs. Her leadership in the DFG Graduate Program in Media Anthropology at Bauhaus University Weimar underscores her role in shaping emerging scholarly fields. She also participates in public intellectual life through lectures, artist conversations, and curated discussion series such as 'Theoriekantine' and 'Philosophische Miniaturen'. She is embedded in a vibrant research ecosystem, including: Research Group 'Media and Mimesis' – Leading sub-projects on mimetic modes of existence International Doctoral Program 'Mimesis' – PI at LMU Munich Center for Advanced Study BildEvidenz – Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin (2018) DFG Research Training Groups – Former member and associated member in Frankfurt/Oder and Potsdam

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Neural Networks
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Enrique Romero Merino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science within the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He is a key member of the IDEAI-UPC (Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Group) and the SOCO (Soft Computing) research group. His expertise spans machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks, with interdisciplinary applications in medical imaging, computational architecture, and data science. His research focuses on developing advanced machine learning methodologies, including restricted Boltzmann machines, radiomics for medical diagnostics, and generative design in architecture. He actively collaborates on projects like diabetic retinopathy prediction using OCTA imaging, automated social housing layout generation, and glioblastoma treatment response analysis. Romero Merino has contributed to 147 academic activities, including journal publications, competitive R&D projects, and conference presentations. His recent work emphasizes the intersection of AI with healthcare and sustainable architectural design, leveraging techniques like radiomics and deep learning for real-world problem-solving.

Alipasha VaziriView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Biophysics
• Optical Imaging
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Alipasha Vaziri is a Professor and Associate Director of the Kavli Neuronal Systems Institute at The Rockefeller University, where he leads the Laboratory of Neurotechnology and Biophysics. His research focuses on developing advanced optical imaging technologies to enable large-scale, high-speed, single-cell resolution recording of neuronal activity across entire brains of model organisms. Ph.D. in Quantum Physics, University of Vienna Postdoctoral Training, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Postdoctoral Training, University of Maryland Research Scientist, HHMI Janelia Research Campus Group Leader, Research Institute for Molecular Pathology (IMP), Vienna Faculty, The Rockefeller University (since 2015) Dr. Vaziri's research lies at the intersection of neuroscience, biophysics, and engineering. He pioneers novel optical neurotechnologies such as Temporal Focusing , Light Field Microscopy , HyMS Microscopy , and Light Beads Microscopy (LBM) , which allow unprecedented access to whole-brain functional dynamics . His work enables the study of how large-scale neuronal network activity relates to behavior and cognition, pushing the boundaries of speed, depth, and scale in neuroimaging. He is particularly interested in the dimensionality and geometry of population neural codes across cortical regions. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory toward higher spatiotemporal resolution , larger-scale recordings , and integrated computational analysis of brain-wide neuronal activity. His publications span model systems including zebrafish , Drosophila , and C. elegans , with increasing emphasis on behavioral contexts , population dynamics , and dimensionality reduction techniques to understand how information is represented in neural circuits. Dr. Vaziri has made transformative contributions to neurotechnology, though specific scientific awards are not listed in the provided text. He has advised numerous trainees through his lab at Rockefeller and previously at IMP Vienna, though specific names are not mentioned. His research has been supported by major funding bodies in neuroscience and biophysics, enabling the development of groundbreaking imaging platforms. As Associate Director of the Kavli Institute, he plays a key role in shaping systems neuroscience research directions. He leads the Laboratory of Neurotechnology and Biophysics , an interdisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, neuroscientists, and computational biologists dedicated to inventing and applying next-generation tools for observing and understanding brain function at the systems level.

Liliana LeopardiView profile

Associate Professor

• Renaissance Visual Culture
• Magic and Material Culture
• Ornament
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Liliana Leopardi is an Associate Professor of Art and Architecture and serves as Chair of the Art and Architecture department at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY. She holds a Ph.D. in Art History from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University (2007), with additional graduate training in Psychology. Her academic career includes prior appointments as Assistant Professor at Chapman University and the University of Georgia’s Cortona Summer Studies Abroad program. Ph.D., Art History, Institute of Fine Arts – N.Y.U., 2007 M.A., Art History, Institute of Fine Arts – N.Y.U., 2000 M.A., Psychology, California Graduate Institute, 1995 B.A., Psychology, University of Southern California, 1992 Her research centers on Renaissance visual culture, with a focus on magic, material culture, ornament, and the healing properties of gems (lithotherapy). She investigates how sensory experience, gender, and symbolic meaning intersect in early modern art and artifacts. Her scholarship bridges art history, medical humanities, and cultural studies, particularly in the context of magical and devotional objects. The trend in her publications reveals a sustained engagement with Renaissance perceptions of the body, materiality, and the occult. Her work frequently analyzes engraved gems, amulets, and treatises on lapidary science, situating them within broader frameworks of gender, power, and sensory aesthetics. She has contributed significantly to understanding the cultural significance of ornament and the psychological dimensions of Renaissance art. Her notable scholarly awards and recognitions include peer-reviewed publications with major academic presses such as Penn State University Press, Routledge, and De Gruyter. She is an active member of the College Art Association, the Renaissance Society of America, the American Association for Italian Studies, and Societas Magica. Leopardi has advised numerous student projects through independent studies and honors theses in Art History. She has taught a wide array of courses, including Introduction to Western Art , Michelangelo, Bernini and Caravaggio , Love and Death in Ancient Egypt , and Renaissance Women and Men: Constructing Gender in the Renaissance . Her teaching emphasizes visual analysis, historical context, and interdisciplinary inquiry. She has contributed essays to museum exhibition catalogues, including works for the Hobart and William Smith Davis Gallery and the Castelvecchio Museum in Verona. Her public scholarship includes educational writings for ContextTravel.com and Rick Steves’ travel guides, demonstrating a commitment to making art history accessible beyond the academy.

• Audiovisual Communication
• Advertising
• Film Studies
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Maria Soliña Barreiro González is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), affiliated with the Department of Communication Sciences within the Faculty of Communication Sciences. She is part of the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA) and the research group focusing on Audiovisual studies: contents, formats and technology . Her academic work centers on audiovisual communication, with specialization in avant-garde cinema of the 1920s European context. She earned her doctoral degree from Pompeu Fabra University with the thesis "The Obsessive Gaze: Images of Time in European Avant-Garde Cinema of the 20s" (2011), supervised by Dr. Jordi Ibáñez Fanés. Her research interests include film theory, media history, and the intersection of technology with audiovisual content production. No scientific awards or publications are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her current affiliations emphasize institutional contributions to Galician and Spanish communication studies through IDEGA and her faculty roles.

Lopa ChakrabortiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
• Ecological Economics
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Lopa Chakraborti is an Assistant Professor of Economics with a joint appointment at the Quinlan School of Business and the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago, where she has been serving since August 2021. Her academic work bridges business, environmental policy, and sustainability economics. Education: PhD, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland, College Park Masters in Quantitative Economics, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi Bachelor in Economics, Presidency College, Calcutta Her research focuses on environmental and resource economics, particularly the intersection of pollution, sustainability, and public policy. She employs empirical and econometric methods to analyze environmental regulations, air and water quality, land values, and development issues. Her work often leverages satellite data and real-world policy changes to assess environmental impacts. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in environmental policy evaluation using microeconomic data. Her research spans air and water pollution, hedonic pricing models, and sustainability in developing contexts, with a regional focus on Mexico and the United States. The use of satellite imaging and regulatory data underscores a methodologically rigorous approach to environmental economics. Professional Affiliations: Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) Lopa Chakraborti has also served as a consultant for the World Bank on sustainability topics, including Green Accounting. She teaches courses such as Ecological Economics (ENVS 335) and Public Economics (ECON 334). There is no public information available about her advising or grant funding in the provided text. She does not appear to lead or be formally affiliated with any specific lab or research center at Loyola based on the content.

• Generative AI
• Large Language Models
• Computer Vision
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Manuel Brack is an Applied Research Scientist at Adobe Firefly in San Jose, USA, with an adjunct research affiliation at hessian.AI in Darmstadt, Germany. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. from TU Darmstadt's Machine Learning Lab where he specialized in generative AI systems. He co-founded the Occiglot research collective focused on open-source LLM development. Brack's research centers on large-scale generative models at the intersection of natural language processing and computer vision. His work addresses critical challenges in monosemanticity measurement , multilingual data curation , AI safety frameworks , and text-to-image generation ethics . He has pioneered techniques for bias mitigation in multilingual systems and developed novel architectures for memory-efficient language modeling. His publications reveal significant trends toward neuro-symbolic integration (DeiSAM), privacy-preserving mechanisms (CLIP identity attacks), and community-driven open science (Occiglot/Community OSCAR). The research consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical deployment considerations for generative systems. Best Runner-Up Paper Award RBFM Workshop at NeurIPS 2024 (LlavaGuard) Best Paper Award at DPFM 2024 (Homoglyphs research) Brack actively contributes to open-source initiatives including Community OSCAR (345+ TiB multilingual dataset) and Occiglot (open LLM development). His work emphasizes ethical deployment through frameworks like Fair Diffusion for bias attenuation and Safe Latent Diffusion for content moderation, demonstrating commitment to responsible AI advancement.

Erkan TuzelView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioengineering
• Cellular Bioengineering
• Cytoskeletal Mechanics
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Erkan Tuzel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering within the College of Engineering at Temple University. He also holds an affiliate appointment as Associate Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, reflecting his collaborative academic engagement. His research focuses on the intersection of engineering and cellular biology, with core interests in: Cellular bioengineering and cytoskeletal mechanics Molecular motor dynamics and intracellular cargo transport Image processing techniques for biological systems Microfluidic platforms for cell sorting and capture Biosensing applications and computational fluid mechanics Integration of machine learning in bioengineering solutions The breadth of his work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing biomedical technologies through quantitative and computational approaches. While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, his research areas suggest active involvement in cutting-edge interdisciplinary science. Dr. Tuzel teaches key courses across levels, including The Bionic Human (BIOE 0844) at the undergraduate level, Biotransport Phenomena (BIOE 3303), and Engineering Mathematics I (ENGR 5011) for graduate students, indicating a robust educational contribution. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former employment; he appears to be a current, full-time faculty member. No information is available regarding student advising, grants, or laboratory teams in the source material.

• Electrophysiology
• Smooth Muscle Physiology
• Urinary Tract Disorders
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Richard Lang is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Physiology at Monash University, with a long-standing research focus on the electrophysiological and functional properties of pelvic smooth muscles, particularly the renal pelvis and prostate. His work investigates the role of interstitial cells in pacemaking and peristalsis, contributing significantly to understanding urinary tract physiology and disorders. His research interests lie at the intersection of electrophysiology , smooth muscle physiology , and urological function . He has extensively studied pacemaker mechanisms , calcium signaling , and interstitial cell networks in the renal pelvis and prostate, with implications for conditions like hydronephrosis, obstructive nephropathy, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. The most recent articles highlight a strong trend in understanding spontaneous electrical activity , ion channel function , and pharmacological modulation in visceral smooth muscles, particularly through studies on Ca 2+ and Cl - currents, pericyte activity, and the effects of drugs like imatinib. His research combines electrophysiological , immunohistochemical , and functional approaches to unravel the mechanisms underlying peristalsis and tissue remodeling in health and disease. Role of calcium signals in interstitial cells in the male urogenital tract in health and disease (Australian Academy of Science) Remodeling of pacemaker mechanisms in ureteric peristalsis during obstruction (NHMRC) Control of uterine contraction: role of interstitial cells (NHMRC) Interstitial Cells of the Renal Pelvis: Signal Transduction in Nonobstructive Nephropathy (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Lang has contributed to academic training as Co-convenor of PHY4000 (BSc Hons) from 1994–2004, Co-convenor of BMS1052 in 2011, and Convenor of PHY2032 in 2012. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative projects suggest mentorship and supervision within research teams. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. His research has been conducted primarily within the Department of Physiology at Monash University, involving collaborations with researchers such as H. Hashitani, H. Parkington, and M. Kett. The work is centered on understanding fundamental physiological mechanisms in visceral smooth muscles, with potential translational applications in urology and nephrology.

Wei ZhuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mathematics of Deep Learning
• Data Science
• Applied Harmonic Analysis
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Wei Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he conducts research at the intersection of applied mathematics and data-driven sciences. His primary research interests include: Mathematics of deep learning and data science Applied harmonic analysis Applied differential geometry Computer vision Inverse problems Optimization Mathematical image processing These areas reflect his focus on developing rigorous mathematical frameworks for modern machine learning and imaging technologies. Dr. Zhu earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles and completed his undergraduate studies at Tsinghua University, one of China's most prestigious institutions. Though no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his research profile suggests a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied mathematics. He is actively involved in advising and research, though specific details about students, grants, labs, or collaborative teams are not mentioned in the current webpage content.

• African American Literature
• 19th-Century U.S. Literature
• Black Periodicals and Print Culture
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Andreá N. Williams is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, specializing in African American literature and 19th-century U.S. literature. Her research focuses on class dynamics, Black print culture, and the intersections of race, gender, and labor. She is the author of Dividing Lines: Class Anxiety and Postbellum Black Fiction (2013) and is currently researching unmarried African American women in early 20th-century America. Williams has received teaching awards and prestigious fellowships, including from the National Humanities Center and ACLS. Education: BA from Spelman College, MA and PhD from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her courses include 'All the Single Ladies,' 'Labor, Class and U.S. Literature,' and 'Growing Up Black: African American Coming-of-Age Narratives.' Research interests span Black periodicals, life writing, and U.S. women writers. Her recent work emphasizes archival recovery and singleness studies, as seen in her 2022 article on Black women's collections. Awards include Ohio State leadership accolades and grants from Rutgers University and ACLS. Her publications analyze themes like postbellum Black fiction, recovery of marginalized voices, and religious rhetoric in 19th-century texts. Current projects explore unmarried Black women’s cultural contributions, blending literary analysis with social history.

Martin RadermacherView profile

Professor

• Social and Cultural Anthropology
• Material Religion
• Religion and Urban Space
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Dr. Martin Radermacher is currently the Managing Director, Finance & Administration at the Center for Religious Studies (CERES), Ruhr-Universität Bochum. He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Münster University (2014) and was a Fellow at the Center for Theological Inquiry, Princeton (2021). His research bridges social anthropology and religious studies, focusing on material religion , body practices in evangelical contexts , and urban religious spaces . Education: PhD (Dr. phil.), Department of Religion, Münster University (2010–2014) Research at Columbia University (2011–2012) Bachelor of Arts in Cultural/Social Anthropology and Religious Studies, Münster University (2007–2010) His research interests span: material religion (physical matter in religious contexts), body-theological intersections (e.g., devotional fitness programs), urban religious minorities’ spatial aspirations, and methodological innovations in analyzing religious atmospheres and images. He has co-edited volumes on missionary collections and global Christianity . His scientific awards include the Lindsay Jones Memorial Research Fund (2021) and a fellowship at the Center for Theological Inquiry, Princeton. He has led projects like Atmospheres.Matter and RelSAT , exploring Catholic youth initiatives and dignified urban spaces. His teaching includes seminars on religion and space, devotional fitness, and image analysis, often co-taught with colleagues. He is a founding member of the working group Evangelical, Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements and serves on editorial boards for journals like Entangled Religions and Journal for Young Studies of Religion .

Dan RussekView profile

Professor

• Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature
• Literature and Visual Arts
• Aesthetics
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Dan Russek is a Professor at the Department of Hispanic Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria. He holds degrees from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and the University of Chicago, and his work bridges literary studies with visual arts, philosophy, and urban aesthetics. Research Interests: Twentieth-Century Latin American Literature Literature and Visual Arts/Photography Urban Studies and Aesthetic Experience Creative Writing (Spanish Poetry) Philosophy and Epiphanic Moments Publications: His scholarly work includes Textual Exposures: Photography in Twentieth Century Spanish American Narrative Fiction (2015) and Ejercicios de mística urbana (Poesía práctica) (2020), a research-creation project combining photography and poetic prose. His poetic works include Tornasol (1993), Dones del día. Noventa y seis sonetos de ocasión (2024), and Nuevos dones del día (2025). Current Projects: Developing the essay Cómo escribí algunos de mis sonetos , examining the intersection of creative practice and critical reflection. Coordinates the Annual Latin American and Spanish Film Week and serves as President of the Hispanic Film Society of Victoria since 2013.