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• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Digital Health Interventions
• Chronic Disease Prevention
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Dr. Yoshimi Fukuoka is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing , specializing in Physiological Nursing . She holds a PhD in Nursing and Postdoctoral Fellowship from UCSF, with a career focused on AI-driven health interventions , chronic disease prevention , and mobile health (mHealth) applications for diverse populations. Her research bridges artificial intelligence and behavioral health , emphasizing personalized physical activity programs , cardiovascular risk reduction , and diabetes prevention . She has developed AI chatbots to improve heart disease awareness and conducted clinical trials on metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer survivorship . Recent publications highlight her work on: AI chatbots for heart attack knowledge and physical activity interventions Machine learning in diabetes risk prediction and microRNA analysis Cultural adaptations of mHealth for Asian Americans and Latinos Behavioral analytics in weight loss and exercise adherence Scientific awards include: 2014-2017: National Science Foundation EAGER Grant 2011-2013: UCSF Diabetes Family Fund Award 2010-2012: American Heart Association National Clinical Research Program Award 2008: Marie Cowan Promising Young Investigator Award Her work spans UCSF , with collaborations across NIH , Alzheimer's Association , and Noyce Foundation , addressing health disparities , digital health policy , and precision health through grants like NIH R01HL104147 and K24NR015812 . Media coverage includes USA Today , NHLBI News , and UCSF News for her AI in nursing innovations.

Weiyu LiuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Robot Learning
• Language-Guided Manipulation
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Weiyu Liu is an incoming Assistant Professor at the Kahlert School of Computing , University of Utah. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University in the CogAI group and Stanford Vision and Learning Lab (SVL), after completing his Ph.D. in Robotics at Georgia Institute of Technology under the supervision of Sonia Chernova. Ph.D. in Robotics (Georgia Tech) Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (Georgia Tech) His research focuses on developing robots that can perceive, model, and interact with the real world through structured knowledge representations grounded in language and sensorimotor data. Key areas include language-guided manipulation , long-horizon task execution , and semantic reasoning frameworks for robotic systems. His recent work (2024) explores: Language-annotated demonstration integration (BLADE framework) 3D visual grounding with concept learners Embodied decision-making benchmarks Long-horizon inference challenges 4D instruction grounding from videos Scientific contributions include the RSS Pioneer (2023) recognition and First Place in Fetch It! Mobile Manipulation Challenge (2019) . He advocates for weekly individual mentoring , open research dissemination, and holistic student development in both academic and personal growth.

Greg BryantView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Vocal Communication
• Social Behavior
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Greg Bryant is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on cognitive science, vocal communication, and social behavior, integrating acoustic analyses, perception experiments, and cross-cultural field studies. Key research areas include evolutionary psychology, nonverbal communication, verbal irony, music perception, and infant-directed speech. His recent publications explore volitional laughter, vocal features in social judgments, and the cultural evolution of music. Media coverage of his work highlights topics such as animal laughter, affiliation detection in colaughter, real vs. fake laughter perception, and vocal changes during ovulation. He teaches courses like the Evolution of Interpersonal Communication and Communication Theory.

John M. HendersonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Cognition
• Scene Perception
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John M. Henderson is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Davis , affiliated with the Visual Cognition Lab . He holds additional roles at the Center for Mind and Brain , Center for Vision Science , Center for Neuroscience , and Plasticity and Memory Program . As an editor for Collabra: Psychology and associate editor for Journal of Experimental Psychology: General , he contributes to open science and cognitive research dissemination. Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988) M.S. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1986) B.S. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1983) Professor Henderson’s research investigates how visual information is acquired, recognized, and integrated into cognitive systems to guide behavior. His work combines scene perception , reading processes , and visual memory using eye tracking , fMRI , brain stimulation , and computational modeling . Recent studies explore semantic guidance of attention in natural scenes, neural correlates of fixation duration, and developmental attentional patterns. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reflect a focus on semantic processing in visual cognition , scene perception , and computational modeling of attention . Topics include meaning-based attentional guidance, deep learning applications in scene analysis, and neural mechanisms of memory-guided eye movements. Collaborations span cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and AI-driven scene understanding. Scientific honors include: Google Scholar Classics recognition (2017) for groundbreaking 2006 paper Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, American Psychological Association, and Psychonomic Society Grants from the National Eye Institute and National Institute on Aging support his work on visual cognition and aging. His lab trains students in cognitive methods and interdisciplinary research, bridging psychology, neuroscience, and computational modeling.

Cornelius PuschmannView profile

Professor

• Computational Communication Research
• Digital Media Usage
• Hate Speech
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Cornelius Puschmann is a Professor of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Bremen's ZeMKI, leading the Digital Communication and Information Diversity (DCID) Lab. He has held affiliations with institutions including Zeppelin University, the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society, and the Leibniz Institute for Media Research / Hans Bredow Institute. His research focuses on computational communication, digital media usage, hate speech, and algorithmic impacts on digital communication. Current projects: Informed by Influencers? (INDI), Political Polarization and Individualized Online Information Environments (POLTRACK) Member of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (DGPuK), European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA), and International Communication Association (ICA) His recent publications explore topics such as alternative news consumption, political polarization, and communicative AI. He has also contributed to open-source methodologies like the RPC-Lex dictionary for analyzing right-wing populist discourse. Notable affiliations include visiting scholar roles at the Oxford Internet Institute, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, and University of Amsterdam's Department of Media Studies.

Adam ElgaView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Probability
• Decision Theory
• Self-locating Belief
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Adam Elga serves as Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Program in Linguistics at Princeton University, based in the Department of Philosophy with his office in Laura Wooten Hall (204). His contact information includes email adame@princeton.edu and phone 609 258-1477, confirming active institutional engagement. Elga's research spans philosophy of probability, decision theory, self-locating belief, and existential risk, with notable intersections in linguistics through his program directorship. His work addresses fragmentation in belief systems, cognitive instability, and rational decision-making under uncertainty, contributing significantly to epistemological frameworks and philosophical probability models. Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate sustained focus on existential risk analysis, decision theory paradoxes, and belief fragmentation. His scholarship bridges theoretical philosophy with practical applications in risk management and cognitive science, particularly through investigations of suboptimal risk decisions and cognitive limitations in high-stakes scenarios. Scientific awards: None mentioned in provided text. Advising and grants: The scraped text contains no information about doctoral students, mentees, or specific research funding. As a full professor and program director, he likely oversees graduate research and secures institutional support, though concrete details are absent from the source material. Labs and research teams: No dedicated laboratories, research groups, or collaborative teams are referenced in the available documentation.

• Software Metrics
• Model Driven Software Development
• Empirical Software Engineering
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Miroslaw Staron is a Professor of Interaction Design and Software Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. He maintains a unique 50/50 work arrangement, spending half his time on field research at Ericsson while holding his academic position. His research bridges academic theory with industrial practice through collaborations with major companies including Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Information Technology. His research spans several key areas in software engineering: Software metrics and measurement systems in industry Model driven software development and empirical studies Defect prediction in software projects Requirements engineering in model-based development Applications of AI and machine learning in software engineering Automotive software development and security Staron's recent work demonstrates a strategic shift toward integrating AI technologies into software engineering processes, with particular focus on automotive applications. His publications from 2024-2025 reveal expertise in generative AI applications for code review automation, testing methodologies, and requirements engineering, showing how these technologies can transform traditional software development practices while addressing domain-specific challenges in automotive systems. Current research projects include: Kvantdatorer för framtidens mobilitetslösningar (2025-2027) Automatiserad och designoptimerad programvarukonstruktion/kodgenerering (2025-2029) Förvandla fordonsarkitektur med hjälp från AI (2021-2023) Arkitektonisk design och verifiering/validering av system med maskininlärning komponenter (2020-2024) With 78 publications documented in Chalmers' research database, Staron has established himself as a significant contributor to evidence-based software engineering research with strong industrial relevance.

Rasha Abdel RahmanView profile

Professor

• Language production
• Neurocognitive psychology
• Visual perception
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Rasha Abdel Rahman is a leading figure in Neurocognitive Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin . Her research bridges the domains of language production , visual perception , and semantic memory organization , with particular emphasis on electrophysiological mechanisms (EEG) and emotional influences on cognitive processing. Habilitation in Psychology (2008), Ph.D. in Psychology (summa cum laude, 2001), and M.S. in Psychology (1997) from Humboldt-Universität Since 2010: Heisenberg Professor of Neurocognitive Psychology 2009: Heisenberg Fellow Her research interests focus on: Language production mechanisms Interface between vision, semantics, and language Functional organization of semantic memory Attentional and emotional modulation of perception Face and object perception dynamics Mental imagery processes The laboratory employs behavioral and electrophysiological (EEG) methods to investigate how knowledge shapes perception and language processing. Recent studies examine: Emotional content's impact on social judgment AI-generated face perception Art perception influenced by artist morality Trustworthiness effects in visual consciousness Selected scientific awards include: Heisenberg-Fellowship (DFG, 2008) Heinz Heckhausen Junior Scientist Award (DGPs, 2002)

• Memory
• Cognitive Control
• Neuroscience
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Mikael Johansson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lund University, where he leads research on the cognitive and neural bases of memory and cognitive control. His academic appointments include membership in eSSENCE: The e-Science Collaboration, LAMiNATE (Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching), LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing, and LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition. With 159 research outputs and leadership in 18 projects (8 active), he maintains a prominent position in cognitive neuroscience research. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of memory using behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG/ERP), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods. Key interests include interactions between memory systems, formation and retrieval of episodic memories, emotion regulation and emotional memory, mechanisms underlying incidental and intentional forgetting, and the relationship between eye-movements, mental imagery and memory. His work has significant implications for understanding memory functions in psychiatric conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Analyzing his extensive publication record spanning from 2012-2025 reveals a consistent focus on memory mechanisms with increasing integration of eye-tracking methodologies and clinical applications. His research demonstrates an evolving trajectory from basic memory processes toward understanding memory in real-world contexts and clinical populations, with recent work emphasizing the role of eye movements in memory construction and the neural dynamics of memory integration. Mikael Johansson serves as a member of The Swedish National Committee for Psychological Sciences at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences since 2011 and has received significant research funding including from The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation, Swedish Research Council, and Stiftelsen Marcus och Amalia Wallenbergs Minnesfond. His current major projects include TEAM: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Learning, Acquisition, Multilingualism (2024-2029), Tracking cognitive change as a function of normal ageing and different types of degenerative disease, and How the brain constructs the present and reconstructs the past via sequences of eye movements. He leads the Lund Memory Lab where his team investigates how the brain constructs and maintains coherent episodic memories through eye movements. His research group actively collaborates with international partners across multiple disciplines, bridging cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications. The lab's work has gained significant attention, with several publications being highlighted in news outlets and academic discussions.

Lianne LefsrudView profile

Associate Professor

• Risk Management
• Sustainability
• Organizational Theory
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Lianne Lefsrud serves as Associate Professor and Risk, Innovation, and Sustainability Chair (RISC) in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering. Her interdisciplinary research bridges engineering, social sciences, and policy to transform risk management practices across energy, mining, construction, and railroading industries, directly influencing regulations, building codes, and industry operations for sustainable development. Her academic credentials include: BSc in Civil Engineering (Cooperative Program), University of Alberta (1994) MSc in Interdisciplinary Civil & Environmental Engineering and Sociology, University of Alberta (1996) PhD in Strategic Management and Organization, Alberta School of Business (2014) Dr. Lefsrud's research centers on risk management frameworks for sustainability challenges. She examines hazard identification, social license to operate, and technology adoption drivers in high-hazard industries, with emphasis on prospective risk assessment (e.g., hydrogen infrastructure design) and retrospective analysis (e.g., microplastic pollution impacts). Her work integrates circular economy principles into energy systems while addressing unintended consequences across UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate heavy focus on machine learning applications for rail and construction safety, hydrogen infrastructure risk analysis, and science denial mitigation. Key patterns show cross-industry adaptation of AI for incident prediction, regulatory gap analysis for emerging energy systems, and socio-technical approaches to reconcile sustainability goals with operational realities. Scientific recognition includes: Erb Post-Doctoral Fellowship (University of Michigan) Dow Sustainability Research Fellowship (Ross School of Business) Dr. Lefsrud mentors graduate students through industry-integrated projects like her Sustainable Design course where teams generated patents and city solutions. Her research secures Alberta Innovates funding with 1:4 industrial-to-federal matching, collaborating with Suncor, Transport Canada, and Canadian Standards Association. Grants target practical implementations including railcar inspection systems and hydrogen safety protocols. She co-founded Insight Risk Systems and leads the Lefsrud Lab, prioritizing inclusive teams with under-represented groups (women, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, neurodiverse) to tackle 'wicked problems' in sustainability. The lab leverages interdisciplinary partnerships across engineering, computer science, psychology, and environmental sociology for real-world risk management solutions.

Michael HawkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Empire
• Islam
• Agency in Asia
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Michael Hawkins serves as Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of History within Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research centers on empire, Islam, and agency in Asia with particular focus on historical time and Southeast Asian colonial dynamics. Education: PhD (2009) Northern Illinois University MA (2004) Boise State University BA (2002) Brigham Young University Hawkins' scholarship critically examines colonial power structures through lenses of time, gender, and cultural representation. His work reveals how imperial forces constructed notions of historical progress while indigenous communities negotiated agency within colonial frameworks. Special attention is given to American military rule in the Philippines' Muslim South, where he analyzes intersections of violence, masculinity, and temporal frameworks that shaped colonial governance. Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic evolution from early examinations of Bud Dajo massacre narratives toward contemporary analyses of counterinsurgency warfare and colonial exhibitions. His research trajectory shows deepening engagement with spatial-temporal dimensions of empire, moving from textual analysis of historical consciousness to material studies of world's fair exhibits and military operations. Professional recognition includes: Magis Faculty Research Grant (2014) supporting Southeast Asian historical research Magis Core Development Grant (2013) for curriculum innovation J. William Fulbright Research Grant (2007-2008) enabling extended fieldwork in the Philippines Hawkins maintains active mentorship of undergraduate researchers while directing departmental operations. His grant portfolio reflects sustained institutional investment in Philippine and Southeast Asian studies, with particular emphasis on decolonizing historical methodologies. The authorship of both specialized linguistic resources (Tagalog Verb Dictionary) and broad historical analyses (Making Moros) demonstrates methodological range across cultural, military, and intellectual history.

Guoquan HuangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Robot Learning
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Guoquan Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware. He holds a B.Eng. in Automation from the University of Science and Technology, Beijing (2002), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Robotics from the University of Minnesota (2009 and 2012). Prior to his current role, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). His research focuses on robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems, emphasizing probabilistic perception, estimation, and control for ground, aerial, and underwater vehicles. He leads the development of the OpenVINS platform for visual-inertial estimation and has contributed to advancements in SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), sensor fusion, and multi-robot coordination. Education: B.Eng in Automation (Electrical Engineering), University of Science and Technology, Beijing, 2002 M.Sc. in Robotics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2009 Ph.D. in Robotics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2012 His research interests span robotics, computer vision, and autonomous systems , with a focus on: Visual-inertial navigation and SLAM Sensor fusion (LiDAR, IMU, camera) Autonomous vehicle control and safety Multi-robot cooperative localization His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize robust algorithms for navigation in GPS-denied environments, real-time sensor calibration, and dataset development for aerial visual localization. He has pioneered techniques like decoupled error-state estimation and consistent parallel frameworks for SLAM. Labs/Teams: Leads the development of the OpenVINS research platform, focusing on visual-inertial state estimation. Collaborates on projects involving human-swarm interactions and resilient ground vehicle navigation.

Masooda N BashirView profile

Associate Professor

• Privacy Protection
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Computing
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Masooda N Bashir is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the School of Information Sciences, Informatics, Information Trust Institute, Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, Coordinated Science Lab, Health Care Engineering Systems Center, and European Union Center. Her work focuses on privacy protection, cybersecurity, and ethical use of technology in health and AI systems. She explores user privacy in mobile apps, trust in autonomous systems, and compliance with privacy standards. Research interests include privacy policy analysis, human-robot trust dynamics, and cross-cultural privacy norms. Her recent work examines privacy risks in health apps, AI governance challenges, and cloud security certifications. Collaborations span cybersecurity ethics, human factors in automation, and societal impacts of emerging technologies. Her articles highlight trends in privacy engineering, trust mechanisms in autonomous systems, and compliance strategies beyond legal minimums. She emphasizes user-centric privacy design and interdisciplinary approaches to bridging technical and managerial challenges in privacy implementation. Affiliated with multiple interdisciplinary centers, her work integrates engineering, policy, and social science perspectives. She contributes to public discourse on privacy through media engagement and academic outreach.

• Philosophy of Psychology
• Philosophy of Mind
• Action Theory
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Annemarie Kalis is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Utrecht University. Her academic career spans over fifteen years with significant contributions to philosophy of psychology, action theory, and philosophy of mind. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in leading philosophy and interdisciplinary journals. Dr. Kalis's research primarily focuses on agency, normativity, and reasoning , with particular emphasis on self-control, akrasia (weakness of will), and the philosophical implications of ecological psychology. Her work often employs a neo-Wittgensteinian approach to mind-related phenomena and has increasingly engaged with Gilbert Ryle's ideas on reasoning and perception. She has developed a situated perspective on self-control that challenges traditional mechanistic understandings. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory from early work on akrasia and irrational behavior through to her current situated approach to self-control. The articles reflect a deep engagement with interdisciplinary perspectives, bridging philosophy with psychology, cognitive science, and even applications to mental health conditions like eating disorders. Her work shows increasing attention to ecological and situated approaches to philosophical problems. Dr. Kalis has received significant research funding, including an NWO-VENI grant (2014) for her project on the metaphysics of psychological attitudes and an NWO-VIDI project (2019-2024) titled 'Shaping our action space: a situated perspective on self-control.' These competitive grants from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research highlight the significance and innovation of her research program. She has contributed to major debates in philosophy of mind and psychology, including discussions on implicit bias, folk psychology, and the network approach to psychopathology. Her work often challenges reductionist approaches while developing nuanced philosophical frameworks for understanding human cognition and behavior. Dr. Kalis's research demonstrates how philosophical analysis can provide valuable insights for empirical research in psychology and cognitive science.

Abigail C CohnView profile

Professor

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Laboratory Phonology
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Abigail C. Cohn is a Professor of Linguistics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Southeast Asia Program. Her research bridges phonetics, phonology, and sociolinguistics, with a focus on Austronesian languages of Indonesia and language shift dynamics. She investigates the interplay between abstract sound patterns (phonology) and their physical realization (phonetics), emphasizing laboratory phonology methods. Her work on Indonesian sociolinguistics examines how young Indonesians' shift to using Indonesian as a first language impacts local languages' structural integrity. Dr. Cohn's Fulbright Senior Research Scholarship (2012-2013) supported her project at Unika Atma Jaya on language contact in Indonesia, analyzing Sundanese-Indonesian interactions. She co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Laboratory Phonology and serves as co-editor-in-chief of Linguistics Vanguard . Her teaching spans foundational and advanced courses like Phonology I and II, guiding students in independent research and honors theses. Her research methodologies include experimental phonetics, sociolinguistic surveys, and corpus analysis. Current projects address language endangerment in majority-spoken languages and the role of multilingualism in structural language change. Awards: Fulbright Senior Research Scholar (2012-2013) Key Projects: Language Contact in Indonesia, Indonesian Language Shift Dynamics Editorial Roles: Co-Editor-in-Chief, Linguistics Vanguard ; Co-Editor, Oxford Handbook of Laboratory Phonology