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• Human Interaction
• Ethnomethodology
• Conversation Analysis
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Sofian Bouaouina is a postdoctoral researcher and assistant at the Chair for French and General Linguistics , University of Basel. His work focuses on Interactional Linguistics , Conversation Analysis , and Ethnomethodology , with special emphasis on multimodal conversation analysis and sensoriality-in-interaction . Affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Literature (Faculty of Humanities) and the Professorship Mondada, he investigates how participants achieve intersubjectivity through spoken language, bodily conduct, and material environments. PhD in General Linguistics (University of Basel, SNSF-funded intSenses project) Current SNSF-funded projects: InterSensoriality , Everybody speaks about the weather , and Human Sociality in the Age of Covid-19 His research explores sensorial practices in diverse settings including cooking activities, museum visits, firefighting training, and athletic performance. Key contributions include analyzing instruction sequences , perceptual restrictions , and Covid-19's impact on social interaction . Publications examine topics like multisensorial communication , touch accountability , and masked discourse . Recent articles investigate sensorial coordination in museum visits, visual impairment interactions, and acrobatic communication . Workshop presentations address data sharing , series organization , and hand-puppet theatre practices. Collaborations include projects on sensoriality , expert practices , and Covid-19 sociality .

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Associate Professor

• Structural Cell Biology
• Centriole Architecture
• Expansion Microscopy
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Dr. Paul Guichard is an Associate Professor at the University of Geneva's Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. His research focuses on deciphering the structural mechanisms governing centriole assembly through multidisciplinary approaches including cryo-electron tomography, expansion microscopy, and in vitro reconstitution assays. Current research projects: Centriole structure/function, Expansion Microscopy developments, Ciliopathy & Eye diseases, Immune Synapse Architecture, Molecular conoid studies, Plankton ultrastructural diversity The lab's recent work (2020-2024) has revealed key insights into centriole cohesion, microtubule organization, and protein complexes critical for ciliogenesis. Their structural analyses of centriole components across species (Paramecium, Chlamydomonas, Trichonympha) highlight evolutionary conservation. Key techniques: Cryo-ET, U-ExM, in vitro assays, 3D reconstruction Funding: Fondation privée des HUG (Plasmodium conoid studies)

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Lecturer

• Conversation Analysis
• Text Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
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Sylvia Bendel Larcher serves as a Lecturer at the Institute for Communication and Marketing within the School of Business at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. With appointments spanning multiple institutions including the University of Bern and University of Innsbruck, her academic career demonstrates deep expertise in linguistic analysis of professional communication. She maintains active research collaborations while contributing to editorial work at the Reformed Church of Uri since 2024. Her educational background includes a Dr. phil. from the University of Zurich and a PD Dr. habil. from the University of Bern, establishing her scholarly foundation in linguistic analysis. These qualifications support her extensive research in conversation patterns across various professional contexts. Bendel Larcher's research focuses on the intersection of linguistic theory and practical business communication. Her work examines conversation structures in agile teams, institutional discourse patterns, and historical advertising rhetoric. Recent publications reveal growing interest in technology-mediated communication, particularly how AI tools like ChatGPT interact with traditional linguistic analysis methods. She investigates how personality manifests in professional interactions and how communication quality can be systematically evaluated in organizational settings. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent output across multiple formats - books, journal articles, and conference presentations - with increasing attention to digital communication environments. The research shows evolution from traditional discourse analysis toward hybrid methodologies incorporating computational approaches while maintaining core linguistic principles. Her professional activities extend beyond academia to practical applications in organizational settings. She has served as Public Relations Officer for the Evangelical-Reformed Parish of Einsiedeln (2012-2016) and currently edits for the Reformed Church of Uri. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic research with real-world communication challenges in business and institutional contexts. Bendel Larcher leads several research initiatives including 'Videotaped professional practice for the business world,' 'Business book summary using natural language generation,' and 'Interaction profile and personality.' These projects reflect her commitment to applying linguistic analysis to contemporary business communication challenges while exploring the relationship between individual personality and professional discourse patterns.

• Visual Communication
• Data Visualization
• Storytelling
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Samuel Frei serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Design, Film and Art, where he teaches Visual Communication and Data Visualization across Bachelor's and Master's programs including the Applied Information and Data Science and MA Design curricula. His academic journey began after a career shift from biology and finance, completing a Master's in Design in 2011 followed by dissertation research at University College Dublin's SMARTLab (2012-2020). His research focuses on the intersection of analog and digital media, particularly in immersive technologies (AR/MR/VR) , cultural heritage digitization , and data storytelling . Key projects include the Digital Storytelling Lab, ALE (UNESCO World Heritage mobile experiences), and IDN-Kommunale Energie-Transformation. His work consistently explores how mobile and immersive technologies transform learning in cultural institutions and tourism contexts. Frei's 2024-2022 publications reveal a strong trend toward geospatial data visualization in tourism, cultural heritage preservation through mixed realities , and participatory digital archiving , often involving Swiss parks, museums, and indigenous communities like Amazonian collectives. His work bridges technical development with human-centered design principles. Nomination for Swiss Design Prize 2017 (Research category) Best of Swiss App Award 2016 (2x Bronze for ALE project) As former coordinator (2013-2023) and director (4 years) of continuing education programs, he managed interdisciplinary collaborations with cultural institutions, nature conservation groups, and educational organizations. His current leadership of the Investigative Methods in Research Practice module (2025) demonstrates ongoing curriculum development. Frei also maintains professional practice as an illustrator and concept designer, applying research to real-world projects in conservation and cultural sectors. His Visual Narrative research group serves as the primary laboratory context, producing projects like the Digital Storytelling Lab and Virtuelles Museum that integrate mobile technologies, indigenous knowledge systems, and emerging AI/AR platforms for cultural engagement.

• Work and Health
• Health Diagnostics
• Data Science
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Dr. Patric Wyss is a Research Associate at the School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and concurrently serves as a Research Associate at the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, data science, and healthcare, focusing on innovative approaches to health diagnostics and workplace mental health. Dr. Wyss completed his academic training at the University of Bern, Switzerland with a Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences (2019-2022), Master's degree in Statistics and Data Science (2017-2020), Master's degree in Psychology (2014-2017), and Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Mathematics (2010-2014). His research interests center on work and health, predicting health variables with complex algorithms, and data-driven personalized health diagnostics. Dr. Wyss has made significant contributions to dementia diagnosis through data-driven approaches, cognitive assessment tools, and digital interventions for mental health. His work often integrates machine learning with clinical psychology to develop predictive models for health outcomes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia and cognitive decline in aging populations. His research increasingly incorporates digital health technologies, virtual reality, and algorithmic approaches to develop personalized diagnostic tools. The publications demonstrate a progression from fundamental cognitive neuroscience to applied health diagnostics with practical workplace applications. Dr. Wyss has been actively involved in several significant projects including Digital Balance, Healthy@Work, and work-related stress and mental disorders in the workplace. His current position at the Institute for Mental and Organizational Health at FHNW focuses on how digitalization, social upheavals, and new forms of work present both opportunities and challenges for mental and organizational health. His professional activities include research collaboration across multiple institutions, development of digital assessment tools, and investigation of HR analytics applications for health monitoring. Dr. Wyss has also contributed to the development of serious games for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, particularly for older adults and patients with neurological conditions.