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Arthur TrembanisView profile

Professor

• Coastal and estuarine morphodynamics
• Sediment transport
• Hydrodynamics
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Arthur Trembanis is a Professor at the School of Marine Science & Policy at the University of Delaware , where he conducts interdisciplinary research in coastal and marine geoscience. His work bridges oceanography, sediment dynamics, and autonomous systems, with a focus on understanding coastal morphodynamics, hydrodynamics, and seafloor mapping. Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics Sediment Transport Modeling Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) Seafloor Mapping & Geoacoustics Trembanis leads the Coastal Sediments, Hydrodynamics, and Engineering Lab (CSHEL) , which explores the intersection of marine technology and environmental science. His recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven seafloor mapping, autonomous survey platforms, and coastal response to extreme weather. He is also active in open-source tools for geological feature detection and educational outreach. The 15 most recent papers reflect trends in machine learning for coastal geology (e.g., AI for Carolina Bay detection), autonomous robotics in marine surveys, and storm impact analysis on coastal systems. Key subfields include LiDAR processing, bedform dynamics, and multi-platform data integration for environmental monitoring. Fulbright Fellowship (University of Sydney) SERDP Project MR20-1480 (Munition mobility in estuarine environments) Follow his work via the CSHEL website , Instagram , or YouTube for fieldwork and lab updates.

Julieta Briseño RoaView profile

Professor

• Indigenous Education
• Multilingual Education
• Ethnography
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Julieta Briseño Roa is a Professor at the Center for Research and Higher Education in Social Anthropology (CIESAS) in Mexico City, specializing in Indigenous education and anthropology. She holds a PhD in Educational Research from CINVESTAV and has taught at UNAM and UABJO in Oaxaca. An active member of the College of Ethnologists and Social Anthropologists (CEAS) and the American Anthropology Association (AAA), she directs her research toward understanding educational realities in Indigenous and rural contexts through ethnographic methods. Her academic training includes a PhD in Educational Research (CINVESTAV), Master's in Social Anthropology (CIESAS), and Bachelor's in Psychology (UNAM), with postdoctoral work at UPN Ajusco and doctoral research at UFSC Brazil. She maintains SNI Level I recognition. Briseño Roa's research centers on territory-based pedagogy in Indigenous education, examining how school practices in multilingual contexts intersect with community life, violence, and care. Her work particularly emphasizes feminist pedagogies and Indigenous language revitalization since the pandemic. She has documented 15 major publications between 2018-2025 focusing on Indigenous education models that challenge hegemonic knowledge systems. Her scientific recognitions include the Concha Delgado Fellowship (2020) and Paulo Freire Award (2016). She serves as advisor to numerous graduate students and collaborates extensively with Indigenous communities in Oaxaca through the Secundarias Comunitarias Indígenas network, developing community-based educational models that prioritize territorial knowledge and linguistic diversity. Concha Delgado Fellowship from AAA Council of Anthropology and Education (2020) Paulo Freire Award for best doctoral research article from LASA (2016) SNI Level I Recognition Her current project examines territory-school relationships through graphic materials in Oaxacan community education. She leads research networks connecting Indigenous educators across Latin America while developing pedagogical approaches that integrate community knowledge systems with formal education structures. Her work with the Secundarias Comunitarias Indígenas demonstrates how community participation and Indigenous language use create sustainable educational alternatives.

William PooleView profile

Tutor

• Early-Modern Literary History
• Intellectual History
• Scientific History
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Dr William Poole is a Fellow and Tutor in English at New College, University of Oxford, holding roles including Senior Tutor and Fellow Librarian. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. His academic career includes a Research Fellowship at Downing College, Cambridge (2000–2004), before returning to New College as Tutorial Fellow in 2004. He co-edits the Bibliographical Society’s quarterly The Library and founded the New College Notes , an electronic journal. Education: Educated at New College and Linacre College, Oxford (1995–2000). His research focuses on early-modern literary, intellectual, and scientific history, with particular interests in bibliography, palaeography, and Oxford’s libraries. Notable works include Milton and the Making of 'Paradise Lost' (2017) and A Dundee Physician in the Republic of Letters (2024). He edits major projects like John Aubrey’s and Robert Hooke’s correspondences and collaborates on digital initiatives such as Robert Hooke’s Books . Research Interests: His work bridges early-modern textual scholarship and cultural history, exploring topics like early-English sinology, Oxford’s book economy (1580–1720), and intersections of natural philosophy and fiction. He emphasizes material culture, manuscript studies, and editorial practices in his research. Awards: Recognized with the Irene Samuel Memorial Award (2013) for Young Milton and the James Holly Hanford Award (2014) for his article on Milton and Boccaccio. His work frequently appears in journals like Notes & Queries , Bodleian Library Record , and The Seventeenth Century . Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral theses in English and History. Core editorial projects include the John Aubrey Correspondence (with Jack Avery) and Robert Hooke’s Correspondence (Oxford University Press). He also leads the New College manuscript cataloguing project. Labs/Teams: Active in collaborative ventures like the New College Library Benefactors’ Book and co-edits The Library . His imprint Editiones Rariores publishes rare scholarly editions. He contributes to exhibitions (e.g., John Wilkins and the Scientific Revolution ) and public engagement through BBC broadcasts and podcasts.

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
• Data Science
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Fardina Alam is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a Ph.D. from George Mason University (2023), where she specialized in Structural Bioinformatics and Machine Learning. Her academic rank reflects UMD's Professional Track Faculty, equivalent to an Assistant Professor of Teaching. Dr. Alam's research focuses on deep learning applications in protein structure prediction, generative AI, and ethical data practices. She has contributed to projects funded by an NSF FET Grant (#1900061) and published in journals like Biomolecules. Awards include the 2023 Outstanding Dissertation Award and 2022 Editor's Choice Article recognition. Education: Ph.D. (Computer Science, George Mason, 2023); M.S. (Computer Science, George Mason, 2019); B.S. (Computer Science and Engineering, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, 2013). Her teaching emphasizes data science ethics and interdisciplinary applications, including a new course for UMD's Data Science minor. Professional roles include Associate Guest Editor at Bioinformatics Advances (2024), Faculty Advisor to the Bangladeshi Graduate Student Association, and Program Co-Chair for the ACM-BCB Computational Structural Bioinformatics Workshop (2023). Research Interests: Structural Bioinformatics, Generative AI, Responsible AI Ethics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Data Science. Her work bridges computational biology and AI, with a focus on equitable data practices and protein structure analysis. Recent projects address challenges in generating physically-realistic protein structures and improving question-answering systems through equitable data strategies. Awards: Recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Dissertation Award (George Mason University), 2023 Best Paper Award, and 2022 Biomolecules Editor's Choice Article. These accolades highlight contributions to protein structure prediction and bioinformatics methodology. Advising & Grants: NSF FET Grant #1900061 supported her computational biology research. She advises the Nobanno graduate student group and chairs workshops in her field. Her teaching and research aim to promote inclusivity, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEM. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Computational Biology Lab at George Mason University and collaborates with UMD's interdisciplinary teams on data ethics and AI applications. Her work aligns with UMD's vision for data-driven education and innovation.

• Software Engineering
• Spatial Information Systems
• Accessibility Technology
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David McMeekin is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Elec Eng, Comp and Math Sci (EECMS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering focusing on the human aspects of software development and has extensive experience in both academia and international NGOs. His research emphasizes applying technology to solve societal challenges, including accessibility for vision-impaired individuals, autism support through tech, cultural heritage preservation, and spatial data infrastructure. Education and professional background are not explicitly detailed in this profile, though his career spans over three decades in education and tech sectors. Research interests include semantic web technologies for spatial data, assistive technologies for disabilities, and digital humanities. He has been recognized with the 2014 Western Australian Spatial Educator of the Year award. Teaching spans topics like software engineering, programming languages (C, Java, Python), cross-cultural communication, and spatial data processing. His work bridges technical innovation with social impact, particularly in enhancing accessibility and cultural preservation through digital tools.

• Machine Learning
• Interactive Machine Learning
• Healthcare Applications
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Dr. Brian Mac Namee is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science, University College Dublin (UCD), and UCD Site Director at the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics since 2024. His research focuses on interactive machine learning, emphasizing human-centered model training, with applications in healthcare, agriculture, space technology, and virtual reality. He co-authored the textbook Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Predictive Data Analytics , translated into five languages. Education includes a PhD (2004) and BA (Mod) from Trinity College Dublin. He previously co-founded the Applied Intelligence Research Centre at Technological University Dublin and was a founding co-PI at CeADAR. He chairs the Artificial Intelligence Association of Ireland and directs training at Krisolis Ltd. Notable awards include the 2016 Data Science Award for Best Academic Research Team and UCD's Fiosraigh Research Excellence Award (2013). His teaching spans advanced machine learning, data science projects, and programming courses. He leads grants such as the SFI-funded Machine Learning & Virtual Reality for Pilot Training and co-directs the SFI Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning.

Enda BrophyView profile

Associate Professor

• Political economy of communication
• Communication and social change
• Labour and collective organizing in media and communication industries
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Enda Brophy is Associate Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, where he researches and teaches at the intersection of political economy, labour, and social change in communication industries. Education & Training: While his formal degrees are not explicitly listed, Brophy’s extensive translation work of foundational Italian autonomist texts and his co-editorship of critical academic volumes signal advanced training in critical theory, labour studies, and communication research. Research Interests: Political economy of communication and digital media Labour and collective organising in media, cultural and creative industries Call-centre work and global outsourcing Platform labour and gig-economy dynamics Autonomist Marxist theory and worker inquiry Digital debt, financialisation, and resistance Student movements and university governance Precarious employment and creative labour Analysing his recent publications (2015-2020) reveals a consistent focus on the transformation of labour processes under communicative capitalism: from call-centre scripting and surveillance to food-delivery platform work during COVID-19, and from unpaid internships in creative industries to emergent forms of tech-worker organising using digital tools. These works collectively map how digital infrastructures mediate, discipline, and occasionally enable new solidarities among precarious workers. Awards & Recognition: 2018 Canadian Association of Work and Labour Studies Book of the Year Award for Language Put to Work 2018 Canadian Communication Association Gertrude J. Robinson Book of the Year Award for Language Put to Work Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC Academic of the Year Award Research Grants & Collaborative Projects: He co-leads Cultural Workers Organize , a multi-investigator SSHRC-funded project with Greig de Peuter, Nicole Cohen, Kate Oakley and Marisol Sandoval, investigating collective responses to precarity among cultural and creative workers in Canada and the UK. Editorial board memberships at Studies in Political Economy , Work Organisation, Labour and Globalisation , and tripleC further anchor his scholarly leadership. Graduate Supervision & Teaching: Brophy currently teaches CMNS 130 Communication and Social Change and actively supervises MA and PhD students working on labour, social movements, and digital media. He is formally associated with SFU’s Labour Studies Program as an Associate.

Barbara E. MundyView profile

Professor

• Art History
• Cartography
• Colonial Latin American Studies
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Barbara E. Mundy is a Professor of Art History and holds the Martha and Donald Robertson Chair in Latin American Art at Tulane University's Newcomb Art Department within the School of Liberal Arts. She earned her Ph.D. from Yale University. Her research focuses on colonial Latin America, particularly Mexico/New Spain, examining Indigenous-settler interactions, cartography, urban history, and the history of the book. She has held prestigious fellowships including the 2021-22 Kislak Chair at the Library of Congress and contributed to major projects like Vistas: Visual Culture in Spanish America (1520-1820). Research Interests: Indigenous mapping traditions, decolonization methodologies, Nahuatl language studies, and digital humanities. Notable Works: The Death of Aztec Tenochtitlan (prize-winning), The Mapping of New Spain , and forthcoming Rock, Paper, Scissors . Her work bridges art history with ethnohistory and material culture, emphasizing Indigenous agency in colonial contexts. Mundy serves on editorial boards for The Americas and is a past president of the American Society for Ethnohistory.

Wei ShiView profile

Professor

• Distributed computing
• Cloud computing
• Data center networks
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Professor Wei Shi is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science, Carleton University. His research focuses on distributed computing, cloud networks, algorithm design for sensor/actuator systems, big data analytics, and data privacy. Notable projects include federated learning optimizations, blockchain-enabled edge intelligence for IoT/vehicle networks, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. His work addresses challenges in dynamic resource allocation, anomaly detection, and privacy-preserving techniques. Research Interests: Distributed Computing: Optimizing federated learning and client selection algorithms for wireless networks. Blockchain & Edge Intelligence: Developing decentralized systems for IoT and vehicular networks using AI large models. Security & Privacy: Innovating methods to detect AI-generated content, combat cyber-physical attacks, and protect user data privacy. Publications: Recent works emphasize federated learning applications, blockchain integration with edge computing, and cybersecurity for vehicular/IoT ecosystems. Key themes include energy-efficient algorithms, dynamic resource allocation, and intrusion detection in constrained environments. Email: wei.shi@carleton.ca

Ravi ShankarView profile

Lecturer

• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Poetry
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Ravi Shankar is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Tufts University, specializing in Creative Writing, Poetry, and Digital Humanities. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2020), an MFA from Columbia University (2000), and a BA from the University of Virginia (1996). His research bridges literature, technology, and cultural studies, with notable work in Asian American literature and international translation. He has published 15 books, including the Muse India award-winning Andal: The Autobiography of a Goddess and The Many Uses of Mint , and co-edited Language for a New Century , hailed as a landmark in world literature. Dr. Shankar’s work emphasizes digital trust, global technology policy, and creative writing pedagogy. He has taught and performed worldwide, appearing in media such as The New York Times, NPR, and PBS Newshour. As founder of Drunken Boat , one of the oldest electronic literary journals, and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Writers & Translators (APWT), he advocates for cross-cultural literary exchange. His recent memoir Correctional (2021) explores incarceration and rehabilitation through a personal lens. His academic contributions include the Digital Planet series analyzing global digital competitiveness and the Digital Intelligence Index . Awards include the Pushcart Prize, Yaddo and MacDowell Colony fellowships, and grants from the Rhode Island and Connecticut Councils on the Arts. His current projects focus on AI’s societal impact, digital trust frameworks, and creative writing initiatives in underserved communities.

• Autonomous Driving
• Machine Learning
• Wireless Communication
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Dr. Tao (Kevin) Huang is a researcher at James Cook University's College of Science and Engineering, with expertise spanning autonomous driving, wireless communication systems, and medical imaging applications. His work integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and multimodal data analysis to address complex challenges in vehicular networks, environmental monitoring, and healthcare technology. Research Interests: Dr. Huang's research focuses on Autonomous driving perception systems IoT-enabled vehicular networks AI for medical diagnostics and environmental sensing Signal processing and privacy-preserving communication protocols Recent Publications: His 2025 work emphasizes advancements in V2X cooperative perception, radar-LiDAR-camera fusion, and diffusion models for medical imaging. Key trends include cross-modal robustness, real-time processing for autonomous systems, and AI applications in sustainability.

• Ontologies and Terminologies
• Neuroinformatics
• Big Data Analytics
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Licong Cui, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). She is also affiliated with the Center for Translational AI Excellence and Applications in Medicine (TEAM-AI) and the Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies (TIRN). Her research focuses on developing informatics methods to address biomedical data challenges, with expertise in ontologies, neuroinformatics, big data analytics, and clinical text mining. Dr. Cui has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and secured grants from NIH and NSF. Her work emphasizes ontology quality assurance, large language model applications in healthcare, and data integration frameworks. Notable contributions include developing the VaxBot-HPV chatbot for vaccine communication and advancing seizure frequency extraction methodologies using LLMs. Her honors include the 2022 AMIA New Investigator Award and 2021 NSF CAREER Award. Current projects involve enhancing NIH Common Data Elements with AI tools and improving EHR-based cohort querying through ontology-driven approaches. She collaborates on initiatives like the National Sleep Research Resource and Vaccine Ontology harmonization efforts.

Patrycja StrycharczukView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Phonetics
• Articulatory Phonology
• Language Variation
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Dr. Patrycja Strycharczuk is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Manchester, specializing in experimental phonetics and sociophonetics. Her award-winning research employs ultrasound imaging, acoustic analysis, and computational modeling to study speech production and perception. Research Focus: Strycharczuk's investigations address lingual articulation dynamics, vowel variation, and sound change mechanisms. Current projects examine speaker-specific articulation strategies, neural modeling of phonetic accommodation, and diphthongization patterns in English varieties. Methodologies include high-speed ultrasound, electromagnetic articulography, and machine learning approaches. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023-2025) demonstrate increasing focus on computational modeling of speech production and perception. Earlier work established insights into dialect levelling, coda /l/ vocalization, and sociophonetic variation in UK English. Awards: Journal of Phonetics Best Early Career Scholar Article (2016).

Barbara Shinn-CunninghamView profile

Professor

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Perception
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Barbara Shinn-Cunningham is the Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and holds professorships in Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. She is also the founding director of CMU's Neuroscience Institute. Her research focuses on auditory neuroscience, particularly auditory attention, binaural hearing, and multisensory integration, with applications to hearing disorders and assistive technologies. Shinn-Cunningham earned her B.S. from Brown University and her M.S. and Ph.D. from MIT in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, Brown University (1986) M.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering, MIT (1988) Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, MIT (1994) Research Interests: She investigates how the brain processes sound in complex environments, including spatial hearing, auditory attention deficits in aging and clinical populations, and the neural mechanisms underlying cochlear synaptopathy. Her work integrates behavioral studies, neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI), and computational modeling to bridge basic science and translational research. Awards & Recognition: Fellow, Acoustical Society of America (2009) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow (2000) National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellow (2008) Helmholtz-Rayleigh Interdisciplinary Silver Medal (2019) Advising & Grants: She mentors a diverse team of graduate students and postdocs, focusing on training the next generation of auditory neuroscientists. Her grants include funding from NSF, NIH, and the Department of Defense. She leads the LiMN Lab, which explores neural mechanisms of sensory processing and attention. Labs & Teams: Director of the Lab in Multisensory Neuroscience (LiMN) at CMU, part of the Carnegie Mellon Neuroscience Institute. Collaborates with engineers, clinicians, and marine biologists to advance auditory technology and neuroimaging techniques.

Carla BoninaView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Government
• AI Policy
• Digital Platforms and International Development
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Dr. Carla Bonina is Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Surrey Business School , with affiliations to multiple research centers including the Surrey Centre for the Digital Economy , Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI , and Latin American Open Data Initiative (ILDA). Her work bridges technology, policy, and sustainable development with a focus on Latin America. PhD in Management - London School of Economics and Political Science MSc in Public Administration - Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico City BSc in Economics - University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Research explores digital platform governance in international development, AI policy frameworks, and open data ecosystems in Latin America. She investigates how digital transformation intersects with social innovation and equitable development . Recent work analyzes data justice mechanisms and algorithmic bias in public service delivery. Key contributions include comparative OGD platform studies across Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Montevideo. Her DIODE network research examines digital economies in developing countries. As co-PI for Audio Commons Initiative , she pioneered open audio content frameworks for creative industries. Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (Surrey Business School, 2021) Impact Award for digital government work (University of Surrey, 2020) Fellow, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI Principal Researcher, ILDA Active in digital policy advisory for World Bank, OECD, and IDRC. Coordinates Por Mi Barrio urban governance case studies and contributes to UNESCO Open Science frameworks. Recent Surrey Speaks podcast (2023) discusses AI's role in social inequality dynamics.