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Christine BauerView profile

Professor

• Recommender Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Algorithmic Fairness
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Christine Bauer is a University Professor at the University of Salzburg specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces. She serves as Head of the program area 'InterMediation. Music—Effect—Analysis' (2024-2028) and is actively involved in the EXDIGIT project (Excellence in Digital Sciences and Interdisciplinary Technologies) running from 2022 to 2028. Her work spans computer science, social sciences, and economics, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals related to education and responsible innovation. Her research focuses on recommender systems, particularly examining fairness, gender bias, and ethical considerations in music recommendation algorithms. She investigates how choice models and ranking strategies impact gender imbalance in music recommendations, explores value alignment in news recommenders, and develops frameworks for evaluating conversational agents. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technical algorithm development with social science perspectives to create more equitable and transparent recommendation systems. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary evaluation frameworks for recommender systems, with particular emphasis on fairness metrics, gender bias mitigation, and stakeholder-centered perspectives. Her work increasingly addresses the social implications of algorithmic decision-making, especially in music streaming contexts where artist diversity and representation are critical concerns. She has been instrumental in establishing evaluation standards that consider multiple stakeholder perspectives beyond just end-users. Women in RecSys Journal Paper of the Year Award 2024, Senior category Women in RecSys Journal Paper of the Year Award 2023, Senior category Best Reviewer Award @ UMAP 2022 Best Reviewer Award @ RecSys 2019 CPDP 2013 Multidisciplinary Privacy Research Award Professor Bauer actively mentors through conference workshops and serves as an Independent Ethics Advisor (2023-2025). She has secured significant research funding through projects like EXDIGIT and has contributed to numerous grant-funded initiatives focused on digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies. Her organizational activities include chairing major conferences such as the European Conference on Information Retrieval (2026) and the Human-Computer Interaction Conference of the Alpine region (2026). She leads research teams focused on recommender systems evaluation, particularly through the Perspectives on Evaluation of Recommender Systems (PERSPECTIVES) workshop series and the Music Recommender Systems (MuRS) workshops. Her current work with the EXDIGIT project involves collaboration with researchers across multiple disciplines to advance digital sciences and interdisciplinary technologies.

Amal ZouaqView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Semantic Web
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Dr. Amal Zouaq is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She holds the FRQS (Dual) Chair in AI and Digital Health, serves as Director of the LAMA-WeST research laboratory, and is an Associate Member of MILA. Her work bridges artificial intelligence with applications in digital health, cultural heritage, and educational technologies, positioning her at the forefront of interdisciplinary AI research in Canada. Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , particularly Natural Language Processing and the Semantic Web . Specific interests include knowledge representation, ontology learning, SPARQL query generation, bias mitigation in language models, and clinical text processing. Her work spans multiple domains including healthcare, cultural heritage, and educational technology, with emphasis on developing practical AI solutions that address real-world challenges in knowledge management and information extraction. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in advancing NLP techniques for knowledge-intensive applications. Her work increasingly focuses on domain-specific applications in healthcare and cultural heritage, with growing emphasis on ethical AI considerations like bias mitigation. The research demonstrates progression from foundational semantic web technologies toward more sophisticated neural approaches while maintaining strong theoretical grounding in knowledge representation. Scientific Recognition: Holder of the FRQS (Dual) Chair in AI and Digital Health Dr. Zouaq has supervised 23 graduate students to completion, including 1 PhD and 22 Master's theses, with research spanning ontology learning, knowledge representation, and NLP applications. Her supervision record demonstrates consistent mentorship in cutting-edge AI research with practical applications across multiple domains. She actively serves on program committees for major conferences in knowledge engineering, data mining, and semantic web technologies. She directs the LAMA-WeST (Web, Semantics and Text) laboratory , which specializes in natural language processing and artificial intelligence research. The lab focuses on knowledge representation, semantic technologies, and their applications in healthcare, cultural heritage, and educational contexts. As a member of IVADO and MILA, she collaborates with leading AI researchers across Montreal's vibrant AI ecosystem.

• Compilers
• Automatic Software Verification
• Compiler Optimization
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Nuno Pereira Lopes is an Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico , part of Universidade de Lisboa , and a researcher at INESC-ID . He also serves as an advisor at FuriosaAI , focusing on tensor contraction processors for AI workloads. Research Interests : Compilers, formal verification of LLVM optimizations, machine learning frameworks, undefined behavior exploitation, probabilistic model checking, blockchain security, and many-core code generation. Teaching : Compilers and Computer/Informatics Engineering projects. Funding : Supported by Google, Matter Labs, NLnet, Oracle, PRACE, RNCA, and Woven by Toyota. Recent Publications focus on LLVM backend validation , PyTorch pipeline parallelism , C++ dynamic cast optimization , undefined behavior in C/C++ , and AI tensor processors . His work bridges compiler design, formal methods, and AI hardware. Academic Service includes representing Portugal in ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22 (C++), organizing FLoC'26 , and serving on program committees for PLDI, EuroLLVM, and CGO.

Luís Moreira de SousaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geoinformatics
• Spatial Simulation
• Semantic Web
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Luís Moreira de Sousa is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, Higher Technical Institute (Instituto Superior Técnico), University of Lisbon. His academic work bridges computer science and geography, with a focus on Geoinformatics rather than traditional GIS. He is affiliated with the Information and Decision Support Systems research unit and teaches Data Administration and Information Systems. His research spans several interconnected domains: spatial simulation, semantic web technologies for geospatial data, hexagonal grid systems, and resource depletion studies. Dr. de Sousa has developed innovative approaches to spatial simulation through his DSL3S (Domain Specific Language for Spatial Simulation Scenarios) and has contributed significantly to the Semantic Web through the GloSIS web ontology for soil data. His current major project is the book Spatial Linked Data Infrastructures , which bridges geospatial science and semantic web technologies. His publication record shows consistent contributions to spatial simulation tools, semantic web applications in geospatial domains, and resource depletion analysis. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory from practical spatial simulation tools toward more sophisticated semantic web applications for geospatial data. The recent focus on spatial linked data infrastructures represents the culmination of his interdisciplinary approach, combining computer science rigor with geospatial domain knowledge. Dr. de Sousa is a strong advocate for open source tools and maintains an active presence in the FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) community. His professional digital footprint includes Codeberg, Mastodon, ORCID, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and StackExchange. Outside his academic work, he maintains interests in resource depletion (having created the Portuguese Peak Oil website PicoDoPetroleo.net in 2005 and contributed to TheOilDrum), cycling (covering thousands of kilometers annually), music, and literature. His Goodreads profile shows an active engagement with science fiction, history, and science literature.

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
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Philipp Haindl is a lecturer at the Department of Computer Science and Security at St. Poelten University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI integration in education and manufacturing. Software Engineering Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence DevOps Quality Assurance Research Interests: Dr. Haindl explores software metrics, inter-service security in microservices, and AI tools like ChatGPT in programming education. He investigates quality models and non-functional requirements in DevOps environments. Publications: Recent work includes studies on ChatGPT's impact in software engineering education, systematic reviews of microservice security, and frameworks for human-AI teaming in manufacturing.

Krishna MadaparthiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• American Sign Language Education
• Deaf Studies
• Sign Language Interpretation
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Krishna Madaparthi serves as a Senior Lecturer in American Sign Language & Interpreting Education at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. A Deaf Canadian raised in Ottawa, Ontario, he brings extensive international teaching experience spanning community settings, post-secondary institutions, and Japan's NPO-Japanese ASL Signer Society where he taught Deaf and hearing Japanese signers. His educational credentials include: Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) in Network Technology from Carleton University & Algonquin College Master of Arts in ASL Education (MASLED) from Gallaudet University SLIC’s CEFR Certification and American Sign Language Instructor Certification Madaparthi's research focuses on ASL pedagogy and assessment frameworks, particularly through his role as research assistant for Dr. Kristin Snoddon’s ASL-Parent research programs implementing the Common European Framework of Reference. His work bridges Deaf education theory with practical application across diverse linguistic contexts, emphasizing second-language acquisition for ASL learners. Professional recognition includes: Appreciation Award from Japan's NPO-Japanese ASL Signer Society (2021) Gallaudet University's Dr. Nathie L. Marbury Award (2021) Carleton University's Raving Raven for Teaching Excellence (2018) He actively shapes the field through leadership roles as Board Director of the Ontario Association of Sign Language Interpreters (OASLI) and committee service for CASLI and SLIC. His teaching methodology integrates community engagement through initiatives like ASL Coffee Nights and Ottawa Deaf Centre's Summer Sign Camp, while his research contributes to standardized sign language assessment frameworks. Beyond academia, Madaparthi explores global cuisines and outdoor activities including international hiking and camping expeditions.

Tassilo PellegriniView profile

Professor

• Semantic Web
• Linked Data
• Digital Business
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FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Tassilo Pellegrini is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten , leading the Institute for Innovation Systems within the Department of Digital Business and Innovation . His work bridges semantic technologies with digital business strategies. Education : Business Economics, Communication Studies, Political Science Research Focus : Semantic Web, Linked Data, Digital Media Economics, Network Neutrality, Data Licensing His publications highlight trends in Semantic Metadata for news production, Linked Data Integration , and Cloud-based Business Models under network neutrality constraints. Recent work explores thesaurus-driven knowledge organization and the economic implications of Big Data. Scientific Awards : Best Paper Award at I-Semantics 2012 Key Projects : ECO-TCO (Digital Data for Sustainability), Corporate Semantic Web initiatives Contact: tassilo.pellegrini@fhstp.ac.at

Maja ElmgrenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Chemistry Education Research
• Physics Education Research
• Higher Education
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Maja Elmgren is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry and Educational Developer at Uppsala University's Department of Chemistry and Faculty of Science and Technology. Since 2009, she has directed the Council for Educational Development (TUR), focusing on academic leadership, chemistry education, and scholarly teaching. Her research spans physical chemistry, chemistry/physics education, and higher education development. Research Interests: Leadership in higher education and doctoral assessment Educational expertise in academia Student learning in thermodynamics and kinetics Chemistry education through international cooperation Quantum mechanics conceptualization Thermal phenomena visualization via infrared cameras Article Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary learning (chemistry-mathematics), assessment reform in doctoral education, student-centered pedagogy, and technological tools in science education. Subfields include mathematical modeling, entropy understanding, and VR-funded projects on science teacher roles. Scientific Awards: Medal for Merit from Uppsala Science and Technology Student Union (2011) Distinguished Teaching Award from Uppsala University (2001) Academic Roles: Director, Council for Educational Development (TUR) since 2009 Author of "Academic Teaching" (2018) and "Universitetspedagogik" (2016) International collaborations with IUPAC and VR-funded projects Specializes in entropy/thermodynamics education and infrared camera applications

• Slavic Linguistics
• South Slavic Studies
• Phraseology
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Dušan Hajduk-Veljković is a lecturer for special tasks at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Faculty of Philosophy II, Institute for Slavic Studies and Speech Science. He has held positions at three major German universities since 1989, specializing in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian language instruction and research. 1981-1984: BA in General Literature, Faculty of Philology, Belgrade 1988-1994: MA in Slavic Studies, University of Saarland His research focuses on South Slavic phraseology, Church Slavonic textual transmission, and literary translation. Notably, he contributed to the Slavic Creeds project and has been examining translation practices in Balkan contexts. His 15 most recent publications reveal expertise in: phraseological model analysis (1998), textual criticism of medieval Slavic texts (1997-2002), and cross-cultural translation studies (2004-2006). The research spans ethnolinguistic reconstruction, doctrinal text analysis, and modernist literature adaptation. Translation grants from ProHelvetia (2004), Goethe-Institut (2005), and German Literature Fund (2006) As a certified interpreter since 1989 and examiner at the Leipzig Regional School Authority since 2004, he bridges academic research with practical language expertise. His work with Roland Marti and Angela Richter demonstrates sustained interdisciplinary collaboration.

Susanne KugerView profile

Professor

• Educational Research
• Comparative Educational Studies
• Child Development
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Prof. Dr. Susanne Kuger is a Professor for Empirical Social and Educational Research in Childhood and Adolescence at the Faculty of Psychology and Education, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). She serves as Research Director and Acting Head of Department at the Center for Continuous Monitoring and Methods , German Youth Institute (DJI). Her work focuses on educational processes in life-course-specific learning environments, survey methodology in cross-national comparative studies, and pandemic-related educational adaptations. Key academic roles: LMU Professor (2022–present), DJI Research Director (2023–present) Research areas: Educational contexts, early childhood development, international comparative studies Current projects: "Growing Up in Germany: Everyday Worlds" (AID:A), "Corona-KiTa Study", "EarlyMath" Research Highlights : Her 15+ recent publications (2016–2023) address pandemic impacts on childcare quality, instructional practices, home learning environments, and methodological innovations in educational surveys. Collaborative projects span Germany-wide studies on daycare infection patterns, mathematical development, and policy frameworks for educational equity. Leadership : She leads the NEPS research group "Educational Processes in Life-Course-Specific Learning Environments" and chairs multiple methodological advisory boards. Her methodological expertise includes anchoring vignettes, thin slices technique, and longitudinal data analysis.

• Social Psychology
• Energy Citizenship
• Sustainable Behavior
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Univ.-Prof. Katja Corcoran serves as Professor of Psychology and Vice Dean for Research at the University of Graz's Faculty of Natural Sciences, leading the Institute of Psychology. She directs the university's 'Smart Regulation' profile area and participates in the 'Brain and behavior' research network, with leadership roles including former Head of Psychology Institute (2017-2019) and Deputy Head of Doctoral School of Psychology (2021-2023). Her research centers on social psychological mechanisms in sustainability transitions, particularly: Energy citizenship frameworks and prosumer behavior Goal contagion dynamics in social networks Intergroup contact interventions in educational settings Regulatory psychology for sustainable systems Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary integration of psychological, legal, and economic perspectives, featuring field experiments across Austria and multi-lab European collaborations examining energy citizenship scales, behavioral nudges for appliance usage, and prejudice reduction in schools. Honors include: Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, 2004) She currently directs major funded initiatives: EU: 'Energy Citizenship and Energy Communities for Clean-Energy Transition' (2021-2024) FFG: 'FIWARE Driven Energy Communities for the Future' (2023-2026) International: 'Active User Participation for Smart Energy Services' (2020-2023) Corcoran serves on editorial boards of Social Psychology (since 2016) and Social Cognition (since 2013), and her work operates within the 'Brain and behavior' network fostering neuroscience-psychology-economics collaborations for complex decision-making research.

• Corpus Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• Construction Grammar
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Dr. Anatol Stefanowitsch is a Professor at the Institute of English Philology, Freie Universität Berlin. His work bridges corpus linguistics, cognitive linguistics, and sociolinguistic analysis, with a focus on construction grammar and language's role in societal discourse. He contributes to debates on language policy, gender marking, and digital communication, particularly through public commentary and academic publications. Linguistics (structure of modern English) Corpus Linguistics Cognitive Linguistics Construction Grammar Language Variation and Change Sociolinguistics Recent publications emphasize collocational patterns, metaphor interpretation, and motion event encoding. His research often integrates empirical methodologies with theoretical insights, challenging traditional grammatical paradigms. Key areas include the cognitive basis of language structures and their application to sociopolitical contexts.

Ashwini JoshiView profile

Associate Professor

• Voice Disorders
• Speech Science
• Voice Rehabilitation
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Dr. Ashwini Joshi is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. Program Director in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She directs the Joshi Voice Lab, which focuses on developing evidence-based assessments and treatments for voice disorders. Her research has been consistently funded by prestigious sources including the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Joshi's primary research interests center around voice and voice disorders, with specific emphasis on identifying low-cost assessment tools for voice disorders and developing evidence-based protocols for rehabilitation after vocal fold surgery for benign lesions. Her work bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation to improve voice assessment and treatment methodologies. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward investigating voice rest protocols after phonomicrosurgery, cultural considerations in voice assessment, and the development of accessible diagnostic tools. These studies frequently incorporate interdisciplinary approaches, examining connections between personality traits and voice rest adherence, cultural factors in voice evaluation, and technological solutions for voice measurement. International Student Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (2009) Dr. Joshi serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant research grants, including a NIH/NIDCD-funded project on Voice Rest Adherence after Phonomicrosurgery (2020-2023). She has successfully mentored numerous graduate students who have co-authored publications with her, particularly in the areas of cultural voice assessment and voice rest protocols. Her lab has established partnerships with Houston Methodist Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology. The Joshi Voice Lab, part of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is dedicated to advancing voice disorders research through developing low-cost, valid diagnostic tools and evidence-based post-surgical rehabilitation techniques for benign vocal fold lesions. The lab's current research is funded by the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders at the NIH, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for individuals with voice disorders.

Walter HakalaView profile

Associate Professor

• South Asian Literature
• Lexicography
• Mughal History
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Walter Hakala is an Associate Professor of English and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His research focuses on South Asian literature, lexicography, Mughal and colonial history, and Islamic studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia. His work examines Urdu language evolution, colonial lexicons, and cultural exchanges in pre-modern and colonial South Asia. Education: Ph.D. South Asian Regional Studies (University of Pennsylvania), M.A. Urdu Literature (Jawaharlal Nehru University), B.A. Asian Studies (University of Virginia). Research interests include Urdu lexicography, Mughal cultural practices, and the intersection of language and power. His book Negotiating Languages: Urdu, Hindi, and the Definition of Modern South Asia received the Edward Cameron Dimock Jr. Prize. His articles span topics like coffee in 18th-century Delhi, Afghan cultural narratives, and colonial dictionary-making. He has held fellowships from the American Institute of Indian Studies and the American Institute of Iranian Studies. Awards: 2015 Edward Cameron Dimock Prize, 2017 UB Exceptional Scholar Award, 2017 Teaching Award, 2018 Cohn Book Prize Honorable Mention. Hakala advises on South Asian Studies programs and engages in pedagogical innovation through the Experiential Learning Network. His current projects include a book on Urdu public texts and studies of colonial vocabularies.

Matt DeChamplainView profile

Assistant Professor

• Jazz
• Piano Performance
• Jazz Composition
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Matt DeChamplain serves as Assistant Professor of Jazz at the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz within The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, while also teaching at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts and directing Glastonbury High School's big band. His academic credentials include: Master of Music (MM) from the University of Toledo Bachelor of Music (BM) from The Hartt School, University of Hartford Artistic Focus: DeChamplain specializes in synthesizing historical jazz traditions with contemporary expression. His creative work centers on fusing Harlem stride piano techniques with bebop and hard bop language, emphasizing rhythmic innovation and harmonic sophistication. He actively explores the continuum between early jazz pioneers like Fats Waller and modern innovators including McCoy Tyner, seeking to honor jazz heritage through original compositions and arrangements that integrate stride, swing, bebop and blues elements. His recorded output reveals an artistic trajectory from collaborative sideman work to leadership roles, consistently investigating the dialogue between historical jazz forms and modern sensibilities. Key thematic threads include reimagining jazz standards through stride-bebop synthesis and developing original compositions that bridge traditional piano techniques with contemporary ensemble concepts. Notable recognitions: Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program selection (2008) Semifinalist in Martial Solal Jazz Piano Competition (2010) DeChamplain mentors students across multiple institutions including The Hartt School, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, and Glastonbury High School where he directs the big band program. His pedagogical reach extends to summer intensives at Litchfield Jazz Camp and New Hampshire’s Jazz All State. While specific research grants aren't detailed, his active performance schedule and recording projects demonstrate sustained professional development funding. He leads Glastonbury High School's big band and performs regularly with ensembles that have shared stages with jazz legends including Hank Jones, Wynton Marsalis, and Dave Brubeck.