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Linda Zampol D'OrtiaView profile

Researcher

• Religious History
• Early Modern Japanese Christianity
• Jesuit Missions in Asia
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Linda Zampol D'Ortia is a Researcher at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her work focuses on early modern Jesuit missions in Japan and Asia, particularly examining religious conversion, emotions, martyrdom, salvation, and intercultural encounters between Christianity and Asian religions. She earned her PhD in Religious Studies and History from the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2017, with a dissertation titled “The Cape of the Devil: Salvation in the Japanese Jesuit Mission Under Francisco Cabral (1570-1579)”. She also holds a Master's Degree in Religious Studies (Asia) from the University of Padua and Ca'Foscari University of Venice (2010), and a Bachelor's Degree in East Asian Languages and Cultures (Japan) from Ca'Foscari University of Venice (2007). Her research centers on the emotional, sensory, and theological dimensions of early modern Catholic missions in Japan. Key themes include Jesuit identity formation, martyrdom practices, gender and religion, religious garments, and the cultural negotiation of Christian doctrines in Japanese contexts. She employs interdisciplinary methods drawing from religious history, gender studies, emotion theory, and material culture analysis. Her recent publications span journal articles, book chapters, and monographs, with a clear chronological and thematic focus on Jesuit missions in Japan from the 16th to 17th centuries. The articles reflect a strong engagement with emotions as practice, salvation theology, missionary failure, and the sensory aspects of evangelization. She frequently analyzes primary sources from Jesuit missionaries, contributing to a deeper understanding of cross-cultural religious encounters. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2021–present) Vittorio Branca Scholarship (2019) Visiting Research Fellowship at Käte Hamburger Kolleg, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (2018) Harold S. Williams Fellowship, National Library of Australia (2018) Research Assistant, CHAM – Centre for the Humanities, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2015) She has taught courses such as "History of Philosophy and Religions of Ancient Japan" at Ca'Foscari University and served as a lecturer and tutor in theology and religion at the University of Otago. Her academic service includes invited presentations at international conferences on lived religion, missionary sources, and Jesuit distinctiveness. While no formal lab or research team is named, she has collaborated on major research projects, including "Interactions Between Rivals: The Christian Mission and Buddhist Sects in Japan" and her current Marie Curie project on emotions in Jesuit missions.

• Image Compression
• Cryptography
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
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Ja-Ling Wu is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University's College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. With an extensive publication record spanning over four decades (1984-2025), Professor Wu has established himself as a leading researcher in multimedia systems, image processing, and security technologies. His academic career demonstrates consistent productivity with 255 indexed publications showing no signs of slowing down, with numerous papers published in 2024 and 2025. Professor Wu's research interests center on image compression, cryptography, privacy-preserving systems, and machine learning applications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in multimedia security and efficient data representation. Over his career, he has developed innovative approaches to image and video coding, data hiding techniques, and secure computation methods that have influenced both academic research and industry applications. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strategic evolution of his research toward contemporary challenges in AI security, with increasing focus on learned image compression, privacy-preserving machine learning, and the integration of cryptographic techniques with deep learning systems. His work demonstrates a consistent ability to adapt to emerging technological landscapes while maintaining core expertise in multimedia processing. Professor Wu has mentored numerous students who have become active researchers in their own right, with many continuing to collaborate with him on cutting-edge projects. His leadership in the field is evident through his sustained publication output across top venues including IEEE Transactions, ACM Multimedia, and specialized cryptography conferences.

Camila BruderView profile

Researcher

• Aesthetic preferences
• Music cognition
• Music perception
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Dr. Camila Bruder is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in the Department of Music, where she has been working since completing her PhD in 2025. Her research focuses on aesthetic preferences, music cognition and perception, and singing performance, with particular expertise in voice preferences and the relationship between music and language. Dr. Bruder's educational background spans multiple disciplines, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to music research. She holds a Dr. phil. from Freiburg University of Music (2025), a Master of Arts in Systematic Musicology from Universität Hamburg (2014-2018), a Bachelor's degree in Music - Singing from the State University of Sao Paulo (2009-2013), a Master of Sciences in Human Physiology from the University of Sao Paulo (2005-2007), and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Sao Paulo (2000-2004). Her research examines how humans categorize acoustic information, particularly focusing on the boundaries between music and speech, and investigating the factors that influence singing voice preferences. She has developed innovative methodologies for measuring individual differences in aesthetic judgment of voices, demonstrating that appreciation of singing and speaking voices is highly idiosyncratic. Her work bridges empirical aesthetics, cognitive psychology, and musicology, with a particular emphasis on both perceptual and acoustic features of vocal expression. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on voice perception across multiple contexts - from singing performance to lullabies to synthetic voices. Her research shows that perceptual features (rather than purely acoustic measurements) better predict singing voice preferences, and that classical singers demonstrate proficiency across multiple singing styles. She has also contributed to large-scale cross-cultural research on universal features of music and speech. Degree completion grant from Universität Hamburg (2017/2018) Forumpreis für hervorragende Hausarbeit from Forum Musikwissenschaft an der Universität Hamburg (2018) Music Department's Award of Excellence for Bachelor Thesis in Music (2013) Research scholarship from CAPES, Brazil (2006-2007) Dr. Bruder has developed the CoVox dataset of contrasting vocalizations, which provides valuable resources for researchers studying voice perception across genres and contexts. Her work on lullaby vocal qualities contributes to developmental psychology and cross-cultural studies of infant-directed communication. She collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines, including prominent figures like David Poeppel and Patrick Larrouy-Maestri.

• Neurocognition of Music and Language
• Perception and Production of Sound
• Interpersonal Interaction
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Daniela Sammler is an Adjunct Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main and leads the Neurocognition of Music and Language Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience, linguistics, and musicology to explore shared neural mechanisms in music and language processing. PhD in Psychology from the University of Leipzig and Max Planck Institute (2008) Habilitation on intonation in speech and music (2018) Venia Legendi in Frankfurt (2022) Her research focuses on neurocognitive overlaps between music and language, including syntax, prosody, and interpersonal interaction. Key findings include cortical tracking of rhythm, neural hubs for melodic processing, and evidence of universal links in speech-song perception despite cultural diversity. Recent publications analyze audio-motor coordination in duets, prosody-emotion mapping, and dyslexia-related auditory processing deficits. Awards include the Otto Hahn Medal (2010) and European historic preservation recognition (2012). Co-led studies with institutions like Western Sydney University and University of Glasgow Editor for The Oxford Handbook of Language and Music (under contract) Grants from Max Planck Society and Heisenberg Foundation

Jenny BurtView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Orthographic Processing
• Memory and Learning
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Dr. Jenny Burt is an Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Psychology , University of Queensland, with over three decades of contributions to cognitive psychology and language processing. Her research focuses on orthographic processing, repetition blindness, memory mechanisms, and spelling acquisition. Role: Honorary Associate Professor Institution: University of Queensland Email: j.burt@psy.uq.edu.au Her research explores: Cognitive Interference : Repetition blindness in visual sequences and distractor effects. Spelling Mechanisms : Orthographic learning, word frequency effects, and phonological influences. Memory Dynamics : Recognition errors, maintenance rehearsal, and selective attention. Language Processing : Homograph studies, semantic categorization, and cerebellar contributions to literacy. Key trends in her 63 journal articles include orthographic representation theories , repetition effects , and educational applications of memory research. Her collaborations with Michael S. Humphreys, Jack M. I. Leggett, and others demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches. Publications span experimental psychology journals like: Journal of Memory and Language Memory & Cognition Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology Cognition & Emotion

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Political Science
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Victor Kristof is a researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the INDY2 laboratory. His work spans interdisciplinary domains, combining Natural Language Processing (NLP) , Machine Learning , and Social Process Modeling to analyze legislative dynamics, vote prediction, and environmental perception. Research Focus: Kristof develops interpretable models for democratic transparency, including aligning interest group positions with parliamentary speeches. He pioneered methods for predicting legislative edit acceptance using matrix factorization and NLP. His work on Swiss referendum prediction integrates historical data with real-time analysis via the Predikon platform . Methodological Contributions: He applies Bayesian statistics , time-dynamic pairwise comparison models , and active learning algorithms to diverse problems, from carbon footprint perception to sports analytics. His War of Words framework reveals ideological patterns in EU law-making, while his Player Kernel model improves football match prediction. Labs & Collaborations: Based at EPFL's Laboratory of Dynamic Information and Networks (INDY2) , he collaborates with researchers like Matthias Grossglauser and Patrick Thiran. His datasets on legislative edits and carbon perception have advanced transparency studies.

Teppo SärkämöView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuropsychology
• Music perception
• Speech processing
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Teppo Särkämö is an Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the Department of Psychology and Logopedics , Faculty of Medicine , University of Helsinki. He serves as a Senior Scientist at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit (CBRU) and leads the Music, Ageing and Rehabilitation Team (MART) . His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of music and speech perception , their deficits ( aphasia, amusia ), and music-based rehabilitation in neurological disorders like stroke and Alzheimer's disease. Key research areas: Neuropsychology, Cognitive neuroscience, Music therapy, Aging, Neuroplasticity, Neurology His ERC-funded projects investigate singing in normal aging, music-evoked emotions in dementia, and structural brain connectivity in aphasia. Recent publications highlight music's role in enhancing neural plasticity and rehabilitation outcomes through longitudinal and clinical studies. Scientific honors: Cortex Prize (2017) Doctoral Thesis Prizes (2011) Göttinger Innovatiospreis (2009) Publication of the Year (2008) He supervises doctoral and master's theses, including work by Nella Moisseinen , and actively engages in public outreach through lectures and media interviews.

Elvira TopalovicView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition and Teaching
• Grammar Acquisition
• Orthography Acquisition
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Elvira Topalovic serves as Professor of German Language Didactics at the Institute of German Studies and Comparative Literary Science within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at University of Paderborn, holding a W3 professorship since April 2012. She directs the Deutsch-Treff initiative and maintains active leadership roles in major German academic organizations. Her educational background includes a Magister Artium from the University of Cologne (1996), doctoral studies completed summa cum laude at the University of Cologne (2002), and earlier academic training at the University of Sarajevo where she earned certification as a German language and literature teacher for secondary schools (1988). Professor Topalovic's research focuses on language acquisition processes, particularly examining written and spoken language development, grammar acquisition, orthography learning, and the intersection of multilingualism with educational settings. Her work increasingly addresses language inclusion practices and digital education methodologies, reflecting contemporary challenges in language teaching. She investigates how children develop causal reasoning in writing across primary school years and analyzes typographic aesthetics in children's literature interpretation. Her current professional activities include serving as co-editor of the journal "Der Deutschunterricht," representing the Society for German Language Teaching in the German Council for German Orthography, and participating in the BMBF-funded "Communities of Practice NRW" project. She previously chaired the Society for University German Studies within the German Association of Germanists (2019-2022) and served as department head at Paderborn (2016-2019). Professor Topalovic has held teaching and research positions at multiple German universities including Münster, Cologne, and Dortmund, with earlier academic roots at the University of Sarajevo where she worked as a teaching assistant in German language and literature during the late 1980s and early 1990s before relocating to Germany.

Robert MeyerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence Adoption
• Behavioral Game Theory
• Consumer Decision Analysis
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Robert Meyer serves as the Frederick H. Ecker/MetLife Insurance Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. With faculty appointments since 1990, he previously held positions at UCLA and Carnegie-Mellon University, and has served as chair of Wharton's Marketing Department and Vice Dean of doctoral programs. His leadership extends to visiting professorships at the University of Miami, Sydney, and Tokyo. Professor Meyer's research examines cognitive biases in consumer decision-making, particularly regarding artificial intelligence adoption, risk perception during disasters, and social media communication dynamics. His work reveals how near-miss experiences impair catastrophe preparedness and how ephemeral content affects information processing. This interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral game theory, text analysis, and decision science to address real-world challenges in marketing and public policy. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on AI-human interaction, with studies analyzing political microblogging, smartphone-induced self-disclosure, and hurricane risk response. His methodology frequently employs dynamic simulations and natural language processing to uncover behavioral patterns across diverse contexts—from social media to climate adaptation. Scientific recognition includes: John D.C. Little Award for best paper in an INFORMS Journal Frank Bass Award for best article based on a doctoral dissertation O'Dell Award for best article in Journal of Marketing Research UCLA Chancellor’s Career Development Award USDOT/UMTA Fellowship As former editor of the Journal of Marketing Research and Marketing Letters, Meyer has shaped scholarly discourse while securing research funding from the National Science Foundation and industry partnerships. His grant portfolio exceeds $100,000, supporting projects like the Huntsman Center for Technological Competition and SMU/Wharton collaborations. Current teaching includes doctoral research methods and executive education programs focused on AI applications. Meyer co-directs Wharton Human-AI Research and developed the Stormview Lab—a dynamic simulation platform studying hurricane risk response. These initiatives foster cross-disciplinary teams examining AI ethics, consumer behavior in crises, and behavioral interventions for climate adaptation, with ongoing projects analyzing social media's role in disaster communication.

Alba Aguete CajiaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Phonetics
• Phonology
• Sociophonetics
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Alba Aguete Cajiao is an assistant professor with a doctorate in Linguistics at the University of Salamanca, affiliated with the Department of Romance Philology. She collaborates with the Galician Language Institute (ILG), focusing on phonetics, phonology, and sociophonetics of the Galician language. Her work spans linguistic variation and change, speech perception, and the development of computational tools like FOLERPA (Online Tool for Perceptual Experimentation). Education: B.A. in Romance Philology (2012, University of Santiago de Compostela - USC) M.A. in Phonetics and Phonology (2013, Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo - UIMP) Ph.D. in Linguistics (2020, USC) Research Focus: Her research examines phonological motivations for vowel system changes in Galician, including unstressed vowel reduction and prosodic boundary effects. She investigates how articulatory duration and acoustic properties drive linguistic variation, utilizing tools like TADA simulations and FOLERPA for perceptual testing. Publications Trends: Her work combines theoretical phonology with experimental methods, addressing Galician language standardization, dialect contact, and computational modeling. Key themes include vowel aperture, language ideologies, and the role of technology in linguistic research. Scientific Awards: FPU13/06568 predoctoral scholarship (2014-2018) Projects: She contributes to initiatives like FOLERPA, studying language contact, youth linguistic practices, and dialectal prosodic variation. Her grants include collaborations with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, and FEDER funding.

Adrienne LoView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sociolinguistics
• Multilingualism
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Dr. Adrienne Lo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Waterloo. A linguistic anthropologist with a Yale BA and UCLA MA/PhD, she specializes in the intersections of language, race, multilingualism, and transnational mobility. Education: B.A., Yale University M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Her research focuses on: Language ideologies in South Korean popular media Racialization of Asian American linguistic competencies Transnational education migration Metapragmatics of mobility and citizenship Critical race and affect theory Language socialization in diasporic contexts Recent publications analyze: Racial optics in sociolinguistics (2024, Current Anthropology) Transnational Korean media consumption (2020-2024) Language and racial capitalism (2020) Neoliberal education discourses (2012-2021) Dr. Lo has co-edited influential volumes including: Beyond Yellow English (Oxford, 2009) South Korea's Education Exodus (University of Washington Press, 2014)

• Neo-Latin Poetry and Poetics
• Renaissance Studies
• History of Humanist Networks and Academies
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Dr. Georges Tilly is a lecturer affiliated with the University of Rouen Normandy (Department of Humanities) and collaborates with the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II . His research focuses on Neo-Latin literature , Renaissance humanist networks , and the cultural history of gardens and agricultural practices in early modern Europe. Key Research Themes Neo-Latin poetic theory (notably Giovanni Pontano) Rhetoric and dialogism in Renaissance academies Virgilian influence on Renaissance literary models History of landscape design and horticultural cultural memory Interdisciplinary analysis of Campania's agrarian heritage His scholarly activities include organizing international conferences such as the 2016 Consulendae sunt aures colloquium on Renaissance Latin rhetoric and co-editing academic volumes like Itinera Parthenopea I (2017). Tilly teaches courses on Ancient Greek Art and communication skills at the University of Rouen, with teaching experience dating back to 2013.

Johan SwahnView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sensory Marketing
• Food Science
• Culinary Arts
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Johan Swahn serves as Senior Lecturer at Örebro University's School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science, where he leads the Sense Lab investigating future sensory dining experiences. His work integrates culinary arts, food science, and consumer behavior through innovative crossmodal research. Swahn's research centers on sensory marketing and crossmodal perception , particularly how sound influences taste. He explores virtual reality dining , sensory evaluation of robot-cultivated foods , and semantic models for food description , with applications for enhancing eating experiences among diverse populations including the elderly. His methodology combines culinary panels, neurogastronomy, and consumer behavior analysis. Analysis of his 2010-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on sound-taste interactions (bread salinity perception, music effects on liking) and technology-mediated dining (VR, robotics). The work bridges food science with cognitive psychology, demonstrating practical applications in retail marketing and healthier eating interventions through sensory manipulation. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source material While no student advisees are listed, Swahn's active projects (Aquafresh with SLU, Sensory Hacking, TV-series/snack studies) indicate ongoing grant-funded collaborations. His research methodology often involves interdisciplinary teams from agricultural sciences and food technology sectors. Swahn directs the Sense Lab, which specializes in experimental sensory research including virtual reality dining environments, robotic food production evaluation, and crossmodal perception studies. The lab's current work focuses on practical applications for food industry innovation and elderly care nutrition enhancement.

• Scenography
• Set Design
• Graphic Arts
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Katarzyna Sobańska is an accomplished Assistant Professor (Adiunkt) of Scenography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where she co-runs the Set Design Studio with Marcel Sławiński. She also holds a position at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw in the Faculty of Scenography, Department of Film and Television Scenography. With over two decades of professional experience, she has established herself as one of Poland's leading set designers for film, theater, and television productions. Her educational background includes graduation from the Graphic Arts Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków (1992), Katowice branch. She has exhibited her work in galleries across Katowice, Warsaw, Gliwice, Munich, and London, demonstrating her versatility as a visual artist beyond scenography. Sobańska's research and professional interests focus on visual storytelling through set design, with particular expertise in creating historically accurate environments, psychological spaces that reflect character states, and minimalist aesthetics that enhance narrative without overwhelming it. Her work demonstrates a deep understanding of how physical spaces influence audience perception and emotional engagement with stories. Analysis of her recent projects shows a consistent focus on Polish historical narratives, psychological depth in character environments, and a distinctive visual style that balances authenticity with artistic interpretation. Her work on 'Ida' exemplifies her ability to create powerful visual narratives through minimalistic yet profoundly symbolic set designs. Golden Mask for set design for 'Oliver!' (2010) Main Prize for set design at Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia for 'The Mill and the Cross' (2011) Polish Film Award 'Eagle' for set design (2011) Main Prize for set design at Polish Feature Film Festival in Gdynia for 'In Darkness' (2012) Polish Film Award nomination 'Polish Eagles' for set design for 'Ida' (2014) Individual Award for Set Design at Gijon Feature Film Festival for 'Ida' (2014) Award at Ostend Film Festival for 'United States of Love' (2016) Throughout her career, Sobańska has collaborated with prominent Polish directors including Paweł Pawlikowski, Agnieszka Holland, and Magdalena Piekorz. Her teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice focuses on practical set design techniques, historical research methods for visual storytelling, and the integration of traditional and digital design tools. She has participated in numerous workshops and masterclasses, including events at the Off Film Festival in Kraków and the New Opening Festival in Katowice, sharing her expertise with emerging designers. Sobańska works closely with Marcel Sławiński through their collaborative studio, which has become a significant center for scenographic innovation in Poland. Their joint projects often explore the intersection of historical authenticity and contemporary visual language, creating sets that serve as active participants in storytelling rather than mere backdrops.

Donato RicciView profile

Assistant Professor

• Design Research
• Digital Humanities
• Computational Social Sciences
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Donato Ricci is Head of Design Research at medialab, Sciences Po and Assistant Professor in Représentation et Connaissance at the University of Aveiro. His work bridges design practices with computational and environmental research.