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• Migration and Transnationalization Processes
• Language and Multilingualism
• Interculturality
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Prof. Dr. Youssef Abid holds the Acting Professorship (Vertretungsprofessur) in Social Work in an International Context at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Department 4: Social Work & Health). He serves as an Internationalization Officer and has been actively involved in research and projects since 2010, focusing on migration, multilingualism, interculturality, diversity, and socioeconomic inequalities. Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (since 2024) Institute for Urban and Regional Development (ISR) His research explores transnational migration processes , language dynamics in migrant families , and intercultural frameworks in youth work . He emphasizes biographical analysis and educational equity for transnational youth. Recent publications analyze multilingualism in Moroccan families , franco-german youth transitions , and African migration to Europe . Themes include cultural identity, language animation in youth exchanges, and academic internationalization. Abid has coordinated DAAD projects on "Diversity – Women – Islamic Culture" and "Fachbezogene Partnerschaften" , focusing on partnerships between Germany, Morocco, Jordan, and Malaysia. His work also involves Erasmus+ initiatives on social justice competencies.

Caroline SchmittView profile

Professor

• Ecosocial Work
• Sustainability
• Forced Migration Studies
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Prof. Dr. habil. Caroline Schmitt is a Professor of Ecosocial Work and Care at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences , Department 4: Social Work & Health. She holds a habilitation (2022) and doctorate (2015) in Educational Science from Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, and a Diploma in Educational Science (2009) from the University of Trier. Her work bridges research, teaching, and practice in ecosocial work, forced migration studies, and solidarity movements. Current projects: Transformationswissen für die Katastrophenhilfe (VolkswagenStiftung, 2024–2027) and European Areas of Solidarity (Gerda Henkel Stiftung, 2024–2026) Editorial roles: Co-editor of journals Sozialmagazin , Migration und Soziale Arbeit , and series editor for Einführung in die Soziale Arbeit Research focus: Intersectional analysis of migration, diversity, and socio-ecological crises; transnational social work; arts-based research methodologies Her fields of interest include Ecosocial Work , Sustainability , Forced Migration , Diversity & Inclusion , Transnational Social Work , and Arts-Based Research . She leads the Connect4Resilience international disaster research network and supervises doctoral candidates in these areas. Recent Publications address solidarity in urban contexts, intersectional climate crisis analysis, and disaster response frameworks. Her work emphasizes participatory research and critical inclusion theories .

Jürgen KurtzView profile

Professor

• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Creativity and Improvisation in Education
• EFL Textbook Analysis and Development
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Jürgen Kurtz is a full Professor of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Justus Liebig University Giessen since 2011, after holding a full professorship at Karlsruhe University of Education (2001-2011). He served as chair of the English department at JLU Giessen (2013-2015) and has been a visiting professor at Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Canada). His work bridges theory and practice in EFL education. Education: Dr. phil. in Cognitive Psychology/First Language Acquisition (1989, summa cum laude), Habilitation in TEFL (2000) Research Focus : Improvisation and creativity in structured EFL learning environments Textbook analysis, development, and digital innovation Hybrid learning models for pre-service EFL teacher education Standards-based instruction and neoliberal critiques in language education Publications & Editorial Work : Author of books and articles on EFL pedagogy, textbook use, and digital learning. Speaker of the editorial board for Gießener Beiträge zur Fremdsprachendidaktik (since 2013), overseeing over 50 publications in the series. Professional Contributions : Founder of the TEFLhybrid@JLU project, developer of innovative EFL courses, and active in in-service teacher training through The English Academy (TEA) . His work explores augmented reality applications and critical approaches to textbook use.

Ivo SteiningerView profile

Professor

• Foreign Language Education
• Literary Competence Development
• Teacher Professionalization
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Prof. Ivo Steininger serves as Professor of Teaching Anglophone Literatures and Cultures at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. He heads the Department of English – Teaching Anglophone Literatures and Cultures and maintains an active research profile in foreign language pedagogy. His academic journey includes state examinations for teaching (2007, 2012), a summa cum laude doctorate (2013), and interim professorships at the University of Paderborn (2016–2018) and Giessen (2019–2021). In 2024, he was a visiting scholar at Saint Mary’s University, Canada. Research focuses include: Literary text comprehension in EFL contexts Digitalization and sustainability in language education Teacher professionalization processes Anglophone cultural representations in media His work bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom applications, emphasizing multimodal literacy and critical cultural awareness. Publications demonstrate strong trends in: Digital pedagogy and critical media analysis (2020–2025) Sustainability integration in curricula (2023–2024) Teacher development research (2018–2021) Multimodal literary interpretation (2018–2025) Awards and projects: Piepho-Prize (2015) for advancing foreign language education research Current projects: Second-phase teacher training, ambiguity in picture books, and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in EFL

• Sociolinguistics
• Phonetics
• Linguistic Variation
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Prof. Charles Boberg is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at McGill University, specializing in sociolinguistics, phonetics, and dialectology. He has conducted extensive research on linguistic variation in Canadian English, including regional phonetic and lexical differences. His work includes co-authoring the Atlas of North American English and authoring The English Language in Canada . Currently, he is co-editing the Handbook of Dialectology with John Nerbonne and Dominic Watt. Education: B.A. in Political Science and German (University of Alberta, 1986) Ph.D. in Linguistics (University of Pennsylvania, 1997) His research focuses on ethno-phonetic variation in Montreal English, the Canadian Shift, and language contact dynamics in bilingual regions like Quebec. He has pioneered methods for studying lexical variation through the North American Regional Vocabulary Survey. His recent projects at FRIAS involve exploring European dialectological frameworks to refine global dialectology studies. Key contributions include analyzing the emergence of new phonemes in Canadian English and documenting sociolinguistic patterns influenced by ethnicity and urbanization. His work bridges North American and European dialectology, emphasizing comparative methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Shlomo DubnovView profile

Professor

• Music Technology
• Audio Signal Processing
• Machine Learning for Audio
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Shlomo Dubnov is a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of California, San Diego. With an h-index of 36 and over 4,803 citations, his research spans the intersection of music, audio processing, and machine learning, making significant contributions to music information retrieval, sound synthesis, and speech recognition technologies. Dr. Dubnov's primary research interests focus on Music Technology and Audio Signal Processing , with particular expertise in: Machine learning applications for music and audio analysis Sound texture synthesis and modeling Music improvisation systems and computational creativity Audio adversarial examples and security Pitch tracking in noisy environments Multimodal learning for audio-text alignment His recent work demonstrates a strong trend toward applying transformer architectures and contrastive learning techniques to audio processing tasks, with publications in top conferences like IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Language Processing. Dr. Dubnov's research bridges theoretical music concepts with practical audio engineering applications, creating innovative solutions for music generation, analysis, and security. Dr. Dubnov has established productive collaborations with researchers across disciplines, particularly with: G. Assayag (102 Publications • 2,475 Citations) - music technology and improvisation systems Taylor Berg-Kirkpatrick (31 Publications • 1,459 Citations) - machine learning applications K. Chen (18 Publications • 1,150 Citations) - audio transformer models Cheng-i Wang (21 Publications • 305 Citations) - music information retrieval His work is supported by grants focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in music technology, audio processing, and machine learning applications for creative domains. Dr. Dubnov leads research in the Music Technology laboratory at UC San Diego, where his team develops innovative systems for music analysis, synthesis, and human-computer interaction in musical contexts. The lab focuses on creating intelligent systems that can understand, generate, and interact with musical content in real-time applications.

• Digital Humanities
• Open Access Publishing
• Open Science
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Zeynep Aydin is a Researcher at TIB Hannover's Open Science Lab within Programmbereich C - Forschung und Entwicklung. She focuses on digital humanities, open access publishing, and metadata management. Her work addresses challenges faced by researchers with weak institutional ties in OA publishing, particularly through the IDAHO project. She also contributes to the KOMET initiative enhancing collaborative research through metadata commons. Education: PhD in 2024 from Philipps University Marburg's Center of Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS), funded by the EU Marie Sklodowska Curie Action 'Mediating Islam in the Digital Age' (MIDA) project. Research interests include open science ecosystems, epistemic justice in publishing, and data-driven solutions for equitable academic participation. Recent work analyzes over 700 publications to identify systemic barriers in OA publishing (2004-2023). Awards include the prestigious Marie Curie fellowship supporting her doctoral research on digital mediation of Islamic studies. Her projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration across metadata standards, knowledge management, and OA policy development. Key contributions include frameworks for inclusive OA publishing and collaborative metadata systems, presented at international conferences and published as datasets/preprints.

Marianna Antonutti MarforiView profile

Lecturer

• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Mathematical Epistemology
• Formal Logic
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Marianna Antonutti Marfori is a Lecturer in Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, affiliated with the Institute of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IHPST). She is also an External Member of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) since 2016. Her academic career includes postdoctoral fellowships at the MCMP (Marie Skłodowska-Curie, 2016-2018), DFG-funded research (2018-2021), and affiliations with institutions in Salzburg, Paris, and Keele. Ph.D., University of Bristol (2013) MPhil, University of Cambridge (2009) Laurea Specialistica, Università di Roma La Sapienza (2008) Her research focuses on philosophical problems in mathematics and logic, particularly the interplay between formal provability and informal mathematical understanding, the nature of mathematical knowledge, and the role of idealizations in mathematical and scientific practice. She has extensively explored topics like mathematical rigor, computational philosophy, and the epistemology of proof. Her publications include guest-edited special issues on intensionality in mathematics (Synthese 2021), the legacy of David Lewis (Synthese 2020), and collaborative works on the history of logic. Her recent articles address human computability, the Quine-Maddy debate, and the philosophical implications of formal systems. Scientific Awards Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship DFG Postdoctoral Fellowship Marianna has held research stays at institutions such as Lunds Universitet, University of California Irvine, University of Lorraine, University of Connecticut, and Chapman University. She contributes to academic discourse through editorial work and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Felix WeißenriederView profile

Researcher

• Computer Science Education
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Programming Tools for Education
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Felix Weißenrieder is a Research Assistant at the Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education (IPN) within the Computer Science Education department at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. He joined IPN in 2023 and also serves as a Member of the Scientific Committee representing PhD students since 2024. His academic background includes a Master of Education (2022) and a Bachelor of Science (2020) in Mathematics and Computer Science from CAU Kiel. Education: Master of Education (2022), Bachelor of Science (2020) at CAU Kiel His research focuses on the usability of programming languages and tools , human-computer interaction (HCI) , and CS-PCK (Computing Pedagogical Content Knowledge) instruments . He develops educational programming tools and evaluates their effectiveness in teaching contexts. Earlier, he contributed to the RuneS project on Runic writing in Germanic languages (2022–2024) and taught courses like Introduction to Algorithmics and Analysis III at CAU Kiel. Recent publications include comprehensive and interim reports on integrating computer science as a mandatory subject in schools, emphasizing teacher competence and curriculum design. These works align with his interests in educational technology and domain-specific learning strategies. Felix’s extracurricular collaborations include student assistant roles during 2018–2019, where he supported foundational courses in computer science and mathematics. His work spans both theoretical research and practical application in educational settings, including contributions to the RuneS project and development of instructional frameworks for modern curricula.

• Information Retrieval
• Large Language Models
• Evaluation Methodologies
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Charles L. A. Clarke is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada, with a focus on Information Retrieval and Large Language Model evaluation . He actively contributes to research in search algorithms, human-computer interaction, and computational linguistics. Recent Research Trends : His work examines LLM limitations in relevance assessment, adversarial robustness in legal domains, and hybrid human-AI evaluation frameworks. Workshop Leadership : Co-organizer of the Search Futures Workshop (ECIR 2024/2025) and LLM4Eval@SIGIR. Collaborations : Works with researchers from NII, Microsoft, and ACM SIGIR on testbed development and evaluation methodologies. Key Article Trends : His 2024-2025 publications analyze LLM vulnerabilities, develop evidence retrieval systems, and create metrics for human-AI alignment in generative applications. Subfields include adversarial attacks, prompt sensitivity, and semantic graph frameworks. Scientific Contributions : Focuses on bridging algorithmic performance with human judgment validity, emphasizing ethical AI deployment and robust information access systems.

• Ontology Engineering
• Knowledge Representation
• Natural Language Processing
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Dr. C. Maria Keet is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. With a PhD from the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (2008), she has established herself as a leading researcher in ontology engineering and multilingual natural language processing, particularly for African languages. Her research interests span Ontology Engineering , Knowledge Representation , Natural Language Processing for African languages (especially isiZulu), Conceptual Data Modeling , and Temporal Data Modeling . She has developed significant frameworks for ontology modularization, competency questions, and multilingual knowledge representation. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications for linguistic diversity in Africa, addressing the critical need for technology that serves low-resourced languages. Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on advancing ontology engineering methodologies, improving multilingual language processing capabilities, and developing tools for temporal data modeling. She has pioneered approaches for representing African languages in computational systems, with particular attention to noun classification, verb conjugation, and part-whole relations in Bantu languages. Dr. Keet has made substantial contributions to educational resources in her field, including her 2023 book The What and How of Modelling Information and Knowledge - From Mind Maps to Ontologies , which serves as a comprehensive guide to knowledge representation techniques. She actively supervises graduate students and has developed in-house tools specifically for ontology engineering education, demonstrating her commitment to advancing both research and teaching in her field.

• Database Systems
• Web Data Extraction
• Information Integration
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Jayant Madhavan is a researcher at Google specializing in database systems, web data extraction, and information integration. His work primarily focuses on extracting structured data from the web, schema matching, and developing techniques for managing and visualizing large datasets, particularly through projects like Google Fusion Tables and WebTables. Madhavan's research interests center around the challenges of working with web data. His work explores methods for extracting structured information from unstructured web content, particularly focusing on tables and lists. He has made significant contributions to the field of schema matching, developing techniques that enable integration of data from diverse sources. His research also extends to geospatial data processing and visualization, where he has developed algorithms for efficiently handling large geographical datasets for map visualization. His publication record shows a consistent focus on practical applications of database research to web-scale problems. The evolution of his work demonstrates a progression from foundational research on schema matching and data integration to applied work on Google products like Fusion Tables, which enable non-experts to work with structured data. His most recent work examines the ecosystem of structured data on the web and how to effectively extract and utilize this information. Madhavan has collaborated extensively with Alon Y. Halevy (43 co-authored papers) and other researchers at Google, forming a core group that has advanced the state of the art in web data management. His work bridges theoretical database research with practical applications, making significant contributions to both academic literature and real-world data management systems.

Evgeniy Vladimirovich TankovView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Linguistics
• German Linguistics
• Political Discourse Analysis
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Evgeniy Vladimirovich Tankov serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Informatics, Natural Sciences and Humanities at Khakass Technical Institute—a branch of Siberian Federal University in Abakan, Russia. With 23 years of specialized experience, he teaches Foreign Language, Business Foreign Language, Professional Foreign Language, Philosophy, and Foundations of Russian Statehood. Education: Khakass State University named after N. F. Katanova (1996), Qualification: Teacher of German and English Research Focus: Tankov's work centers on Cognitive Linguistics and German Linguistic Consciousness , examining egocentric categories (WUNSCH/Desire), emotion concepts (Neid/envy), and cross-cultural comparisons (TRAUM/DREAM). His recent scholarship extends into Political Discourse Analysis , investigating binary oppositions and messianism in American political rhetoric through cognitive linguistic frameworks. Publication Trends: His 2017-2020 publications demonstrate a methodological shift from pure linguistic analysis toward political discourse, using cognitive linguistics to decode ideological structures in election speeches (notably Biden's) and conceptual oppositions. The work consistently bridges German linguistic space with broader sociopolitical contexts. Scientific Recognition: No awards or fellowships are documented in available materials. Academic Engagement: Tankov has developed two educational textbooks (2015, 2019) and completed advanced training in e-learning technologies (2022) and Russian Statehood pedagogy (2023). No student advisement or grant activities are recorded.

Christoph LüthView profile

Professor

• Advanced Systems Engineering
• Program Correctness
• Formal Methods
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Christoph Lüth is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Bremen and Deputy Head of the Cyber-Physical Systems research group at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Bremen. He has been affiliated with DFKI since 2006 and focuses on constructing provably correct software through theoretical foundations and practical tool development. Doctorate from University of Edinburgh Habilitation from University of Bremen His research spans advanced systems engineering , formal methods , and functional programming , with applications in robotics and hardware security. Recent work emphasizes open-source chip design , post-quantum cryptography , and memory protection for RISC-V architectures . Lüth contributes to projects like PROTECT (cybersecurity resilience), EASEPROFIT (post-quantum secure protocols), DI-OCDCPro (open-source chip design education), and SIGN-HEP (hardware security modules). He has authored over eighty scientific papers. At the University of Bremen, he teaches courses on functional programming , programming languages , and formal methods .

Roderich GroßView profile

Professor

• swarm robotics
• multi-robot-systems
• modular and reconfigurable robotics
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Professor Roderich Groß is a faculty member at Technical University of Darmstadt, where he serves as Head of the RCPS Lab (Robotics, Control, and Physical Systems Laboratory). His extensive research career spans over two decades with publications dating back to 2006, establishing him as a leading figure in swarm robotics. His work appears in top-tier robotics journals including IEEE Transactions on Robotics, Nature Communications, and The International Journal of Robotics Research. Professor Groß's research focuses on swarm robotics, multi-robot systems, modular and reconfigurable robotics, and human-robot interaction. His work explores how groups of relatively simple robots can collectively perform complex tasks through decentralized control mechanisms. He investigates modular systems that can adapt their physical structure to different tasks and develops human-robot interaction paradigms that enable effective collaboration between humans and robot swarms. His research has practical applications in search and rescue, environmental monitoring, construction, and industrial automation. Analysis of Professor Groß's recent publications reveals a clear evolution from foundational swarm behaviors toward increasingly sophisticated applications. His work addresses critical challenges including energy management in robot swarms (CapBot), multi-operator control interfaces, heterogeneous systems for industrial applications, and bio-inspired collective behaviors. His research bridges theoretical swarm intelligence principles with practical implementation on physical robot platforms like Kilobots, with recent work integrating artificial intelligence techniques such as language models for swarm control. As Head of the RCPS Lab, Professor Groß leads a productive research group with extensive international collaborations. The lab works with various robot platforms focusing on both theoretical modeling and practical implementation of swarm behaviors, contributing significantly to advancing the field of swarm robotics from theoretical foundations to real-world applications.