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Ashok Krishnamurthy is an Associate Professor at Mount Royal University's Department of Mathematics & Computing, within the Faculty of Science and Technology. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, Measles, COVID-19) and Bayesian data assimilation. He emphasizes spatial and temporal tracking of disease outbreaks and has led projects in Congo, Nigeria, the Czech Republic, and historical England/Wales. PhD (2009): University of Louisville MSc (Mathematics) (2002): University of Windsor MSc (Statistics) (2000): University of Madras BSc (Statistics) (1998): University of Madras Dr. Krishnamurthy has secured multiple grants as Principal Investigator, including $5000 Internal Research Grant Funds for Ebola and measles tracking projects (2012–2020). He actively promotes mathematics, statistics, data science, and computing through undergraduate research assistantships, fostering high-impact learning opportunities. Notable awards include the 2020 MRU Undergraduate Research Supervision Award and a 2020 teaching excellence nomination. 2019–2020: Spatial tracking of Ebola in Congo 2015–2017: Redundant constraints detection in mathematical programming 2012–2013: Bayesian tracking of epidemics His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, such as web-based dashboards for disease tracking and nature-based healthcare solutions. He teaches courses ranging from calculus to statistical data analysis and has presented research at provincial/national conferences.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Bayesian Statistics
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Logan C. Hoehn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Nipissing University. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (thesis available). His research focuses on continuum theory, geometric topology, and topological dynamics. Key areas include the study of plane embeddings, hereditarily indecomposable continua, fixed-point-free maps, and isotopies in metric spaces. His work intersects with set-theoretic topology, metric geometry, and low-dimensional topology. Recent publications (2023–2024) explore accessibility properties of arc-like continua, simplicial inverse systems, and plane embeddings. Notable contributions include a complete classification of homogeneous plane continua and advancements in shortest path parameterization in arbitrary domains. Hoehn has presented at conferences such as STDC24, STDC23, and the Summer Topology Conference. He develops interactive tools for linear transformations, puzzle games, and complex function visualization. His teaching includes advanced courses like Singular Homology (MATH 5067).

• Continuum Theory
• Geometric Topology
• Topological Dynamics
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Alla Kushniryk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). She holds a BA from Chernivtsi National University, a MS from Lviv National University, and a PhD from the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on health communication, organizational communication, digital/social media, and quantitative methods. She leads studies funded by the Communications + Public Relations Foundation and collaborates with Natalie Doyle Oldfield on organizational trust-building strategies. Her work also includes evaluating best practices in public relations and international studies on communication standards through the GAP VIII project with the Canadian Public Relations Society. Her research explores how organizations leverage social media for two-way communication and examines trust dynamics with stakeholders. Notable projects include analyzing immigrant women’s health behaviors and assessing public libraries’ use of Twitter. She actively engages in professional partnerships, contributing to industry standards in Canada and beyond. Alla welcomes MA students interested in excellence in PR practices, social media strategy, health communication, organizational communication, and quantitative research methods.

• Health Communication
• Organizational Communication
• Digital and Social Media
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Gavin Ball is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Game Development and Entrepreneurship program at Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Business and Information Technology. He is affiliated with the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) and specializes in art, animation, and design for real-time graphics systems. His research focuses on purpose-led modular visual design, real-time asset creation, rigging systems, and grassroots game development training. Ball holds a Master of Digital Media from Ryerson University (2019) and an Advanced Diploma in Animation Arts from Seneca College (2006). Before joining Ontario Tech, he taught at Seneca, Centennial, and Durham Colleges. He is currently developing an independent game titled Gladiotron through his studio Full Circle CS, based in the Durham Region. His professional experience spans roles as a visual development artist, art director, and texture/modeling specialist in the game and animation industry. His teaching and research emphasize design aesthetics, visual appeal, and principle-based approaches to game design and animation.

• Game Development
• Real-Time Graphics Systems
• Art and Animation for Games
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Paul Ayers is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology at McMaster University, Canada. He serves as a Canada Research Chair and is a leading figure in theoretical and computational chemistry. His research focuses on density functional theory (DFT), quantum chemistry, and the application of machine learning to chemical problems. He has developed influential software tools like the HORTON library for computational chemistry. His work spans topics such as electron localization/delocalization matrices, conceptual DFT, and molecular reactivity. Ayers' studies often bridge fundamental theory with practical applications, including drug design, material science, and environmental chemistry. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as predicting molecular properties using deep learning and optimizing force fields for simulations. Ayers has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions emphasizing software development (e.g., AtomDB, PyCI), reactivity descriptors, and quantum mechanical modeling. His team's work on hydrogen bond detection via molecular trajectory analysis and resummation strategies for perturbation series demonstrates his commitment to advancing computational methods. Key Awards: Canada Research Chair (McMaster) Labs/Teams: Quantum Theory Group, Computational Chemistry Lab, HORTON Development Team

• Quantum Chemistry
• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
• Density Functional Theory
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Bożena Karwowska is a Professor at the Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies , University of British Columbia, with cross-appointments in the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice and Centre for Cinema Studies . Her research spans Holocaust studies, feminist theory, and Polish literature. Education: MA (University of Warsaw, 1977), Ph.D. (UBC, 1995) Her scholarship focuses on gender, sexuality, and exile in Holocaust literature , with a particular emphasis on Polish women's narratives and intergenerational memory. She pioneered the "Witnessing Auschwitz" program, a research-abroad seminar combining fieldwork in Poland with critical theory. Key publications include Body, Sexuality and Concentration Camps (2009) and Second Sex in Exile (2013). Her editorial work with journals like Teksty Drugie and Sarmatian Review demonstrates commitment to transnational academic dialogue. Awards: UBC Killam Prize (1999), UBC AMS Just Desserts Award (2000) As program coordinator, she organized academic exchanges with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, University of Warsaw, and Jewish Historical Institute, fostering interdisciplinary Holocaust education. Her service includes chairing the Modern European Studies Committee and advising Russian language programs at UBC.

• Holocaust Studies
• Polish Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Jamshid Beheshti is a Professor at McGill University's School of Information Studies, with over 30 years of academic experience. He has held roles including Director of the School (1998–2004), Interim Dean of the Faculty of Education (2007–2008), and Associate Dean (2004–2009). His research focuses on children's information behavior, bibliometrics, and human-computer interaction. Beheshti has secured over $5 million in research funding and supervised 12 PhD students. He is also a former Visiting Professor at Kuwait University and has collaborated with institutions globally. Education: PhD, School of Library and Information Science, University of Western Ontario MLS, School of Library and Information Science, University of Western Ontario BA (History), Simon Fraser University Diploma (Mining Technology), British Columbia Institute of Technology Research Interests: Beheshti's work explores information behavior in children and millennials, design of web portals for youth, virtual environments in education, and bibliometric analysis. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as integrating cognitive science and technology design. Grants & Projects: Major grants include SSHRC-funded studies on metaliteracy, children's web portals, and virtual learning environments. Notable projects include the Treasures of Islam CD-ROM and the Virtuel Age Canada initiative. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with labs like the Accessible Computing Technology Research Group and Multimodal Interaction Lab, focusing on inclusive design and educational technology.

• Information Behavior
• Bibliometrics
• Altmetrics
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Dr. Teresa Dobson is a Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education. Her research bridges literary education, digital literacy, and digital humanities, with a focus on developing innovative browsing interfaces for text visualization through interdisciplinary collaborations. Her research explores critical digital literacies, multimodal storytelling, and pedagogical applications of digital tools. Primary interests include digital research methodologies, online pedagogies, place-based literacies, and narrative inquiry in teacher education contexts. Dobson's publications demonstrate consistent focus on digital literacy development, educational technology integration, and visual methodologies in humanities research. Recent work examines observational modeling, visual literacy, and digital book production for early literacy across cultural contexts.

• Digital Literacy
• Literary Education
• Critical Literacies
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Dr. Marta Kobiela is an Associate Professor in McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) and Director of the Visualization, Interaction, and Reasoning Lab (VIRL). Her work focuses on mathematics learning and teaching, particularly geometry and spatial reasoning, as well as teacher education practices. She holds a Ph.D. in Math & Science Education from Vanderbilt University and degrees in Mathematics from Texas A&M University. Research Interests: Mathematical visualization and reasoning Teacher professional development Design-based research methodologies Interactional practices in educational settings Professional noticing in teaching Lab & Collaborations: Leads the VIRL lab exploring visual practices in learning. Collaborates with the Science and Mathematics Education Research Group (SMERG). Active in transdisciplinary education research projects. Teaching & Supervision: Supervises graduate students in STEM education focusing on mathematics teaching practices. Emphasizes definitional reasoning and dynamic geometry concepts in curriculum design.

• STEM Education
• Mathematics learning and teaching
• Geometry and spatial mathematics
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Anthony Wachs is an Associate Member of the Department of Mathematics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particulate flows, and multiphase systems, with emphasis on numerical methods like DEM-CFD coupling and high-fidelity simulations of complex fluid-particle interactions. He develops scalable solvers for non-spherical rigid bodies and fluid-structure interactions, contributing to fields such as granular media, viscoplastic fluids, and biological capsule dynamics. His work bridges computational approaches with real-world applications in energy, biomedical engineering, and environmental systems. Research interests include particle-resolved direct numerical simulations (DNS), fluidized beds, and the development of tools like Grains3D and PeliGRIFF for particle dynamics. His studies address challenges in flow past irregular geometries, hydrodynamic force modeling, and machine learning-enhanced fluid dynamics. Wachs collaborates across disciplines, integrating advanced numerical techniques with experimental validation to advance understanding of multiphase flow phenomena.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Particulate Flow
• Numerical Simulation
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Keegan Korthauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He leads the Korthauer Lab, which focuses on advancing statistical and computational methods for analyzing high-dimensional genomics and epigenomics data, with applications to cancer, child health, and development. His research integrates bioinformatics, biostatistics, and molecular biology to uncover molecular signals in complex biological systems. Education and Academic Background: While specific degree details aren’t listed, his academic role and publications suggest a PhD in Biostatistics or related field. The lab collaborates with institutions like BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and maintains interdisciplinary research partnerships. Research Interests: The lab develops open-source tools for genomic data analysis, emphasizing DNA methylation, single-cell sequencing, and Bayesian modeling. Key areas include epigenetic mechanisms in disease, methodological standards for cellular heterogeneity studies, and translational applications in oncology and child health. Students and Collaborators: Current PhD students include Giuliano Netto Flores Cruz, Ning Shen, and Erick I. Navarro-Delgado. Alumni include Marco Tello and Giuseppe Tinti Tomio, whose work spans epigenetic modeling and bioinformatics. Labs/Teams: The Korthauer Lab prioritizes rigor, reproducibility, and transparency, with core values emphasizing collaborative learning and team success. Their software tools are publicly available and widely used in the genomics community.

• Genomic Data Science
• Epigenetics
• Biostatistics
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Matthew C. Hunter is Associate Professor in McGill University's Department of Art History and Communication Studies, specializing in 18th-century visual art and architecture with focus on science-technology interactions. His research examines artistic engagements with insurance economies, liberalism, and research-creation methodologies. Recent publications explore actuarial imagination in art, insurance histories, and aerial imagery. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on risk representation, financial aesthetics, and historical epistemologies across visual culture. Hunter co-edits Grey Room and has received support from Getty Research Institute, SSHRC, and Paul Mellon Centre. Teaching includes seminars on risk, drawing methodologies, and liberalism's impact on artistic production. Supervisory interests encompass art-science intersections and Atlantic world visual cultures.

• Art-Science Interactions
• 18th-Century Visual Culture
• History of Photography
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Dr. Burak Kantarci is a Full Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa. He holds a University Research Chair in AI-Enabled Secure Networking for Smart Critical Infrastructures and a courtesy faculty appointment at Clarkson University. His research focuses on IoT, AI-based security, vehicular networks, and edge computing. Education and Career: Previously an Assistant Professor at Clarkson University (before joining University of Ottawa) and a Research Fellow at University of Ottawa (2009–2014). He is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario. Research Interests: Includes continuous authentication, communication models for big data, crowdsensing, and vehicular sensing. He leads the NEXTCON-SCVI Labs and has published over 200 peer-reviewed works. Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven security solutions, autonomous systems safety, and 5G/6G networking challenges. Topics include adversarial detection, UAV optimization, and edge computing efficiency. Awards: Distinguished Lecturer (IEEE Communications & Systems Societies), ACM Distinguished Speaker, Senior Member (ACM/IEEE). Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator on NSERC/CFI/NSF-funded projects. Advises on grants focused on smart infrastructure and secure networking. Labs/Teams: Founder of NEXTCON-SCVI Labs, focusing on communications, computing networks, and smart vehicles innovation.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• AI-based Security
• Vehicular Networks
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Ava Becker is an Assistant Professor in the Secondary Education Department at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, specializing in language, migration, and trauma. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and MA/BA degrees from the University of Alberta. Her research explores intergenerational trauma, plurilingualism, and multimodal research methods. She leads SSHRC-funded projects on care ethics in education and multilingual youth methodologies, and serves as Secretary for the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics. Dr. Becker teaches EDSE 307 (Language, Literacy, and Society) and coordinates graduate courses like EDSE 511 (Research Design). She is actively involved in professional organizations, including AILA Secretariat Team Lead roles. Her funded projects address topics such as heritage language socialization, care ethics in writing pedagogy, and HIV/AIDS education in Ugandan schools. She advises graduate students focused on multilingualism, mental health, and educational equity. Her publications span applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, and critical pedagogy, with a focus on visual and qualitative methodologies. She emphasizes supporting multilingual learners through innovative teaching strategies and community-engaged research.

• Language and Trauma
• Multilingualism
• Heritage Language Socialization
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Janelle McFeetors is an Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary Education at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, concurrently serving as Associate Chair in the Dean's Office. Her research focuses on mathematics education, STEM pedagogy, curriculum design, and the integration of educational games into learning environments. She emphasizes teacher professional development, particularly in engineering and elementary education contexts, and explores how play-based activities and board games enhance spatial and logical reasoning in children. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in curriculum implementation, parental engagement in mathematics education, and fostering autonomy in learners. McFeetors has contributed to understanding how generative assessment practices and authentic assessment frameworks can support growth in mathematics classrooms. She also investigates identity development among engineering educators and graduate teaching assistants. Key themes in her publications include the co-enactment of reasoning through games, the role of visualization in early mathematics/science curricula, and reframing parental concerns during curriculum changes. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publications reflect sustained contributions to elementary and secondary mathematics pedagogy, game-based learning, and STEM education. Her administrative role in the Dean's Office highlights additional contributions to academic governance and faculty development within the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education.

• Mathematics Education
• STEM Education
• Curriculum Development
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