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Erika Jonsson LaukkaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive Aging
• Mental Health
• Neurodegenerative Disorders
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Erika Jonsson Laukka is a Senior Lecturer and research group leader at Karolinska Institutet’s Aging Research Center (ARC), part of the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society. Her work focuses on cognitive processes, brain correlates of aging, and mental health, particularly investigating olfactory function’s role in dementia risk and cognitive decline. She leads the Cognitive Aging and Mental Health research group, which uses longitudinal databases like SNAC-K and post-COVID cohorts to study these topics. Research interests include preclinical dementia markers, vascular factors in cognition, olfactory dysfunction in aging, structural brain correlates of cognitive performance, and long-term post-COVID effects. She coordinates cognitive data collection in the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen (SNAC-K) and teaches courses on aging and dementia. Laukka has secured funding from the Swedish Research Council for projects like studying long-term cognitive deficits post-mild COVID-19 and olfactory function’s predictive role in dementia. Her team includes researchers like Ingrid Ekström (Assistant Professor) and postdoctoral fellows such as Javier Oltra, alongside PhD student Frida Smids. Key projects address olfactory decline mechanisms, cardiovascular health impacts, and longitudinal trajectories of cognitive aging. Recent studies highlight links between olfactory impairment and mortality/dementia risk, as well as environmental factors like air pollution on sensory decline. Publications emphasize longitudinal analysis of cognitive trajectories, genetic influences on memory, and combined biomarker approaches for dementia risk prediction. She collaborates with institutions like Danderyd University Hospital and Stockholm University, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement in aging research.

• White adipocyte biology
• Lipid metabolism
• Carbohydrate metabolism
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Mikael Rydén is a Professor and Senior Physician specializing in adipose tissue research at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet. He co-leads the Mikael Rydén & Niklas Mejhert lab, focusing on white adipocyte biology, lipid metabolism, and immunometabolism. His research spans 25 years and includes studies on energy storage, obesity-related inflammation, and metabolic pathways. He has contributed to groundbreaking work using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics to map adipose tissue heterogeneity. Key research areas include the role of epigenetic changes in obesity, lipid droplet biology, and the interplay between metabolism and inflammation. Recent articles highlight findings on ER stress in adipocytes and adipose tissue memory post-weight loss. The lab collaborates widely, receiving grants from the Swedish Research Council and others. Mikael advises a team including postdocs and PhD students, overseeing clinical studies and lab management. His lab is part of the Center for Reproduction, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine (CeRM), emphasizing translational research to combat metabolic diseases. Notable achievements include developing the Lipid Droplet Knowledge Portal and advancing understanding of adipocyte subpopulations and insulin resistance.

• Sociology of Culture
• Art Sociology
• Memory Studies
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Dr Igor Pietraszewski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of the Sociology of Science, Knowledge and Culture within the University of Wrocław. His research focuses on sociology of culture, art, and memory. He is reachable at igor.pietraszewski@uwr.edu.pl and holds office hours on Mondays 8:40-9:40 and Wednesdays 10:50–11:50. His academic work explores intersections between cultural production, memory practices, and sociological theory. Publications can be found through the University of Wrocław's database. No specific awards or grants are listed in his profile. While no advised students are documented here, his research specialization suggests involvement in graduate supervision within cultural and social theory frameworks.

Sylvia RatnasamyView profile

Professor

• Computer Networking
• Networked Systems
• Distributed Systems
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Sylvia Ratnasamy is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in networked systems design. She holds affiliations with the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI), the Networked Systems Lab (NETSYS), and the Software Principles for Advanced Networking (SPAN) Center. Her research focuses on scalable network architectures, middlebox virtualization, data center networking, and distributed systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley (2002), Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from the University of Pune, India (1997). Research interests include networked systems, software-defined networking, middlebox architectures, and performance optimization. Notable contributions include the design of NetBricks, E2 framework for NFV, and foundational work on data-centric storage (e.g., OpenDHT). Recent work explores cloud-augmented autonomous driving, cellular network architectures, and hardware-accelerated scheduling. Major awards include the ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award (2014), ACM SIGCOMM Test-of-Time Award (2011), and Sloan Research Fellowship (2012). She has advised numerous projects funded by NSF, DARPA, and industry collaborations. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the SPAN Center for networking research. Active in academic service, including SIGCOMM Technical Steering Committee and program committees for top conferences like NSDI, SOSP, and HotNets.

Miao QiaoView profile

Lecturer

• Data Science
• Graph Analytics
• Brain Network Analytics
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Miao Qiao is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science , University of Auckland , where she has worked since 2018. Her research bridges theoretical and applied aspects of data science and management , focusing on vector data management , graph search and analytics , and brain network analytics . Research Interests : Data Science, Graph Analytics, Brain Network Analytics Grants : Royal Society of New Zealand (NZD 300,000, 2018–2024): Subgraph Matching: Theory and Practice The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZD 3,000,000, 2020–2024): Advanced Graph Analytics for Human Brain Connectivity Professional Services : Review Board Member, PVLDB 2021 Program Committee Member: PODS 2023, ADC 2018, IJCAI 2019–2021, CIKM 2019, AAAI 2020–2021 Invited Reviewer: SCG 2019, TODS 2015–2019, TKDE 2018–2021, KDD 2016, ICDM 2013–2014, WISE 2013, VLDBJ 2013–2021, NIPS 2021 Program Chair: ISWC Doctoral Consortium 2019, ADC 2021 Teaching : Database Systems (2017–2023) Algorithms for Massive Data (2018–2019) Systems Analysis and Modeling (2016–2018) Algorithms (2017–2018) Scientific Awards : PREMIA Best Student Paper Honourable Mention Award VLDB 2013 Travel Fellowship Shanghai Jiao Tong University 1st Class Scholarship ACM/ICPC 3rd Place, Singapore Computer World Scholarship Singapore Technology Engineering Scholarship ACM/ICPC 1st Place, Korea Silver medal, National Olympiad in Informatics, China

Scott NewstokView profile

Professor

• Shakespeare Studies
• Renaissance Literature
• Race and Ethnicity in Literature
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Scott Newstok is Professor of English and Executive Director of the Spence Wilson Center for Interdisciplinary Humanities at Rhodes College . His teaching spans courses cross-listed with Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Educational Studies, Environmental Studies, Media Studies, and Theatre, with seminars on Overton Park, poetry and medicine, and Michel de Montaigne’s legacy. He actively contributes to the Liberal Arts in Prison Program and international humanities initiatives. Education : Ph.D. in English and American Language and Literature from Harvard University (2002), B.A. in English from Grinnell College (1995) Professor Newstok’s research explores Shakespearean studies , early modern racial discourse , pedagogical innovation , and digital humanities . He has published on topics ranging from epitaphs in Renaissance drama to the intersection of Shakespeare and race in global performances. His recent projects include editing Montaigne’s essays on education and a digital database on close reading history. His 15 most recent publications (2017-2025) examine themes like epitaphs in Renaissance drama , Shakespearean adaptations , educational philosophy , and digital textual analysis . These works reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and public humanities engagement. Scientific Awards : 2012 Campus Life Award, 2016/2021 Clarence Day Awards, multiple fellowships from NEH, Folger, and Mellon Foundation Newstok has organized symposia including Green Shakespeare, Global Hamlet, and 1616 Symposium. He co-founded the Digital Public Library of America’s Memphis visit and maintains a public database on close reading history. His archival research spans institutions from the Folger Shakespeare Library to the British Library.

• Database Systems
• High-Performance Storage Engines
• Concurrency Control
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Adnan Alhomssi is a researcher specializing in database systems and high-performance storage engines, affiliated with the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. His work focuses on optimizing database performance through innovative approaches to concurrency control, transaction processing, and storage management. PhD in Computer Science from University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (2024) Specializes in high-performance database systems Active researcher with publications in top-tier database venues including SIGMOD, VLDB, and CIDR Alhomssi's research interests center around database systems optimization, particularly in the areas of concurrency control, high-performance storage engines, and transaction processing. His work addresses fundamental challenges in database management systems, with a focus on improving throughput, latency, and robustness in modern storage environments. He has made significant contributions to understanding and optimizing B-tree structures, snapshot isolation techniques, and buffer management strategies. His research bridges theoretical database concepts with practical implementation concerns, particularly for NVMe SSD storage technologies. Analysis of Alhomssi's publications reveals a clear progression from foundational database concepts to cutting-edge storage optimization. His early work focused on B-tree structures and index management, while more recent publications tackle the challenges of modern storage hardware like NVMe SSDs. His research shows consistent emphasis on balancing theoretical rigor with practical performance considerations, particularly in transaction processing and concurrency control. The recurring collaboration with Viktor Leis across multiple publications suggests a strong research partnership focused on advancing database storage engine technology. Alhomssi has published extensively in premier database conferences and journals including: Proceedings of the ACM on Management of Data (Proc. ACM Manag. Data) Proceedings of the VLDB Endowment (Proc. VLDB Endow.) Conference on Innovative Data Systems Research (CIDR) Bachelor's and Master's Thesis Workshop (BTW) His research demonstrates strong collaboration with colleagues across multiple institutions, particularly evident in his work with Viktor Leis, Tobias Ziegler, and other researchers at what appears to be the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg database group. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available data, his publication pattern suggests involvement in research projects focused on database systems and storage technologies. Alhomssi's work appears to be associated with a database research group that has developed the LeanStore database system, as evidenced by his publication on 'The Evolution of LeanStore.'

Katrin HornView profile

Professor

• Gender and Queer Studies
• Feminist Media Studies
• Popular and Visual Culture
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Professor Katrin Horn is a Professor of Gender Studies at the Institute of English and American Studies at the University of Greifswald. She received her MA and PhD from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, with her doctoral work focusing on gender, camp, and popular culture. Since 2023, she has held her current position at Greifswald, where she teaches courses including "America on Film," "Editing Scandal," "Exam Colloquium," and "History of American Literature." Her educational background includes: MA in Theater and Media Studies, American Cultural Studies and English Literature at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2003-2008) PhD at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (2015) Professor Horn's research spans gender and queer studies, feminist media studies, popular and visual culture, literature and culture of the long nineteenth century, and the history of knowledge with particular emphasis on rumor, gossip, and intimacy. Her work bridges literary studies, gender theory, and digital humanities, examining how knowledge circulates through informal networks. She has established herself as a leading scholar in camp aesthetics and gender performance, with her 2017 monograph "Women, Camp, and Popular Culture: Serious Excess" receiving significant attention in the field. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory focused on the intersections of gender, knowledge production, and cultural forms. Her work demonstrates sophisticated engagement with how marginalized voices navigate and transform cultural systems through practices like gossip and camp. The recurring themes across her publications include the epistemology of gossip networks, the politics of intimacy in historical contexts, and the strategic use of camp aesthetics as resistance. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through leadership of a major DFG project on "The Economy and Epistemology of Gossip in Late 19th and Early 20th-Century US American Literature and Culture" (2019-2022), during which she conducted research as a visiting scholar at both the Library of Congress and the German Historical Institute in Washington DC. Professor Horn is actively engaged in several significant projects: The Oxford Handbook of Camp and Screen Cultures (Call for Papers) ArchivalGossip.com (DFG project and database) The Failure of Knowledge – Knowledges of Failure (DFG network)

Anna Luisa DaigneaultView profile

Researcher

• Endangered Languages
• Language Revitalization
• Digital Lexicography
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Anna Luisa Daigneault is a Researcher in Linguistic Anthropology at the University of Montreal , where she earned her M.Sc. in 2010 and B.A. from McGill University in 2005 . She has over a decade of experience at the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages , serving as Development Officer (2011–2017) and Program Director (2018–2024) . Her work focuses on documenting Indigenous, diaspora, and creole languages across the Americas and Pacific Islands, contributing to over fifty online Living Dictionaries and publications in SAPIENS , Global Voices , and The Dominion . She presented at TEDxGreensboro and currently serves on the boards of Art+Feminism and Tierra Indígena Montessori . Education: M.Sc. (2010) – Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology, University of Montreal B.A. (2005) – McGill University Research Interests: Endangered Languages Language Revitalization Digital Lexicography Decolonial Methods Ethnolinguistic Fieldwork Her publications explore AI's role in language preservation, co-creative dictionary-building, and decolonial approaches to linguistic research, reflecting trends in computational methods, Indigenous language platforms, and community-driven documentation. She has secured grants from organizations like the PEN America , Firebird Foundation , and Native Voices Endowment .

• African diasporas
• Black community engagement
• Critical pedagogies
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Dr. Alpha Abebe (PhD, Oxford) is an Associate Professor with the Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University , where she serves as the Lead for African and Black Diaspora Studies (ABLD). She teaches interdisciplinary courses focused on equity and social justice , migration and diasporas , ethical leadership , and critical inquiry , while leading initiatives to advance equity and amplify student voice on campus. Education : PhD in International Development from the University of Oxford (2016), MA and Graduate Diploma in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from York University, and BA from the University of Toronto. Her research explores African diasporas , transnational identities , and Black community engagement , with a focus on youth from Black/African, immigrant, and low-income communities. Publications highlight themes of diasporic identity, health equity, and Ethiopian diaspora development. Scientific awards include recognition in McMaster’s Celebrating excellence in Teaching and Learning stories, though no formal prizes are listed. She has no visible grants in the VIVO database but collaborates with co-authors like Dean, Rethmann, Moffat, and Frost.

Panagiota FatourouView profile

Professor

• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Concurrent Data Structures
• Transactional Memory
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Dr. Panagiota Fatourou is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Crete and a senior researcher at the Institute of Computer Science (ICS), Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH). She holds a dual affiliation, contributing significantly to both institutions. She has previously served as faculty at the University of Ioannina and held postdoctoral positions at the Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik and the University of Toronto. She has also been a visiting professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). Her research spans the theoretical and practical foundations of parallel and distributed computing. She is a leading expert in concurrent data structures, transactional memory, and the use of persistent memory in system design. Her work integrates theoretical rigor with practical implementation, often publishing in top-tier venues like PPoPP, PODC, SPAA, and PVLDB. Recent publications highlight her focus on efficient garbage collection for multiversioning, persistent data structures, and distributed data series similarity search, reflecting a trend towards high-performance, fault-tolerant systems for modern hardware. Best Paper Award, PPoPP 2022 Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship FSMP Distinguished Professor Fellowship ACM Distinguished Speaker Featured ACM Member Dr. Fatourou has a strong record of leadership and mentorship. She has advised numerous MSc and PhD students and is actively recruiting for her PERSIST project, funded by HFRI. She has led major research initiatives, including the EU-funded TransForm network and the GreenVM project. Her leadership extends to the broader community, where she has served as Past Chair of the ACM Europe Council, Chair of the Greek ACM-W Chapter, and on the steering committees of PODC and OPODIS. She has also co-organized key events on gender equality in computing, such as the Summits on Gender Equality in Computing (GEC) and the WISTEM Summer School. She is deeply involved in the academic service, frequently serving on program committees for premier conferences such as SPAA, NETYS, and SRDS. Her laboratory and research team at FORTH ICS and the University of Crete focus on building the theoretical underpinnings and practical implementations of next-generation concurrent and distributed systems.

Richard EnbodyView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Security
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Architecture
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Richard Enbody is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), within the College of Engineering. He has been at MSU since 1987, following a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Mathematics from Carleton College. His research focuses on computer security, hardware security (e.g., Secure Bit), ransomware, browser malware, and cybersecurity education. He has won the Withrow Teaching Excellence Award twice (1992, 2008) and holds patents in nanotechnology and security hardware. Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Minnesota, 1987 B.A., Mathematics, Carleton College, 1976 Research interests span: Computer security (ransomware, in-vehicle systems, browser exploits) Hardware security (buffer overflow prevention) Education (Python-based CS1 curriculum) Key contributions include: Books on cybersecurity and Python programming Development of Secure Bit hardware protection Advances in ransomware analysis and defense Awards include teaching excellence recognition and multiple patents. He advises graduate students in cybersecurity and holds leadership roles in academic departments.

Inge van de VenView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Literary Theory
• Cultural Studies
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Inge van de Ven is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University's School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, Department of Culture Studies. She is currently a Marie Curie fellow at UC Santa Barbara, focusing on intersections between digital culture and literary traditions. Her research explores how digital media reshape reading practices and narrative forms. Academic affiliation: Tilburg University Current fellowship: UC Santa Barbara (Marie Curie) Key research areas: Digital Humanities, Attention Economies, Literary Theory Active in: 2016-present Van de Ven's research examines the evolving relationship between readers and texts in digital environments. Her work addresses: Attentional modulation in literary reading Database-like narrative structures in contemporary novels Trust mechanisms in digital reading environments Impact of platformed attention economies on cultural production Epistemic vigilance in reading practices Digital transformation of literary forms Her recent publications analyze how digital culture influences narrative techniques, particularly through concepts like 'Big Data' and 'Attention Economy' in works by authors such as Karl Ove Knausgård and Roberto Bolaño. She investigates how monumental novels adapt to digital information overload and how narrative structures reflect digital culture. Her research fingerprint includes strong connections to: Close and Distant Reading methodologies Narrative theory in digital contexts Attention economy analysis Age of Information studies Media-specific narrative adaptations

Burcu Kulahcioglu OzkanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Formal Methods
• Software Testing
• Concurrent Systems
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Burcu Kulahcioglu Ozkan is an Assistant Professor and Delft Technology Fellow at the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Software Engineering Research Group (SERG). Her research bridges formal methods with software engineering to enhance the reliability of concurrent and distributed systems , with applications in blockchain systems and graph databases . Recipient of Amazon Research Award (2022) and Stellar Academic Research Grant (2023) Founder of the FORSE Lab , focusing on lightweight formal methods for software engineering Co-PI of Ripple’s UBRI program at TU Delft, targeting blockchain testing Co-leader of the TU Delft-JetBrains AI4SE collaboration track Her research spans model checking , debugging , and fuzz testing , addressing challenges in event interleavings and network faults in distributed systems. She has received multiple best paper awards , including OOPSLA’23 Distinguished Paper and ICGT’25 Best Software Science Paper . She serves on program committees for major conferences like ICSE’26 , CAV’25 , and ECOOP’25 , and has delivered invited talks at VLDB Summer School (2025), Sabanci University (2024), and Dagstuhl Seminars (2023).

• Computer Science
• Databases
• Distributed Systems
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Shahram Ghandeharizadeh is a Professor at the University of Southern California , specializing in Computer Science with a focus on databases, distributed systems, and multimedia. His research spans caching middleware, flying light specks for 3D displays, and swarm robotics. Recent work includes CAMP (cache eviction policies), Disaggregated Database Management Systems , and Flight Patterns for Swarms of Drones , reflecting his expertise in data management and swarm-based technologies. He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Hamed Alimohammadzadeh and Hieu Nguyen . His scientific awards include the ACM Software System Award (2008) , recognizing long-term contributions to software systems. Publications since 2021 highlight advancements in cache management, graph databases, and swarm robotics, with a strong emphasis on non-volatile memory and decentralized frameworks.