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Li MinView profile

Associate Professor

• Archaeology
• Chinese Prehistoric and Bronze Age Studies
• Social Memory and State Formation
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Li Min is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. His research focuses on Chinese prehistoric and Bronze Age archaeology, emphasizing state formation, social memory, and climatic responses. He also studies maritime archaeology of the Asiatic Trade in the Early Modern Era, using ceramic analysis to trace global trade impacts. Li teaches graduate seminars in archaeology theories and undergraduate courses on Chinese civilizations, collaborating across Anthropology, Asian Languages and Cultures, and the Interdepartmental Program of Archaeology. He co-directs the Wen-Si River Basin archaeological project with Chinese institutions. His 2018 book, Social Memory and State Formation in Early China , is a key contribution to the field. His education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2008). Research interests further encompass landscape archaeology, integrating ceramics analysis with remote sensing and historical records. Subfield expertise includes social archaeology, material culture studies, and historical anthropology. Recent publications (2023–2025) concentrate on neuro-oncology imaging innovations, including MRI techniques for glioma characterization, adaptive clinical trials (e.g., GBM AGILE), and biomarker development. These studies highlight advanced applications of AI in medical imaging and molecular targeting therapies for brain tumors. Despite no listed awards, his work on imaging biomarkers and tumor response assessment has advanced clinical neuro-oncology standards. He advises on interdisciplinary collaborations, such as the Wen-Si project, and participates in global clinical trials for glioblastoma therapies.

Nina SchwarzView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban land-use change
• Urban ecosystem services
• Agent-based modelling
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Nina Schwarz is Assistant Professor of human-environment interactions in cities at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management, ITC—University of Twente. Holding a Diploma in Environmental Sciences (University of Lüneburg, 2003) and a PhD in Social and Economic Sciences (University of Kassel, 2007), she spent a decade as senior scientist at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ before joining ITC. Her interdisciplinary research integrates urban land-use science, ecosystem-service evaluation and advanced modelling techniques—especially agent-based models—to explore sustainable urban development under global change. Research interests revolve around three interconnected themes: (i) urban land-use change —understanding how residential, commercial and green-space dynamics co-evolve; (ii) urban ecosystem services —quantifying both supply and demand of services such as local climate regulation, recreation and biodiversity; and (iii) behavioural modelling —formalising human decision-making to simulate policy scenarios ranging from slum-upgrading to vineyard management. She actively links these themes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, notably SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a methodological breadth spanning citizen-science impact assessment in Suriname, cooling effects of urban water bodies in Chinese mega-cities, European wine-growers’ adaptive behaviour, and methodological advances in upscaling and validating agent-based land-use models. Across these studies, Schwarz consistently combines empirical field data, geospatial analytics and participatory approaches to produce policy-relevant insights for cities in both the Global North and South. She has (co-)authored >80 peer-reviewed works, accumulating c. 5 900 citations and an h-index of 28 (Scopus). While specific honours are not itemised in the supplied text, her sustained citation impact and invited contributions to major conferences (e.g., iEMSs 2020, IAHR 2025) underscore scientific recognition. Schwarz frequently engages with societal stakeholders: her projects have generated open datasets on urban green-space monitoring in Paramaribo, e-learning modules for Latin-American universities, and interactive dashboards for sustainable water management. Within ITC she contributes to capacity-building programmes for emerging economies, supervises graduate researchers and maintains active collaborations across Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia. No explicit lists of PhD students or personal grants are provided in the current corpus, but her leadership of externally funded projects (e.g., citizen-science evaluation, vineyard decision-making database) indicates ongoing acquisition of research funding.

Catherine GrantView profile

Professor

• Essay filmmaking
• Latin American cinemas
• Videographic film studies
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Catherine Grant is an Honorary Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark, and Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of Reading, UK. She previously served as Professor of Digital Media and Screen Studies at Birkbeck, University of London (2017–2020), and held academic roles at institutions including the University of Sussex and University of Kent. Her research focuses on videographic criticism, essay filmmaking, Latin American cinemas, and screen studies methodologies. Grant earned a PhD in Mexican literature and feminist theory from the University of Leeds (1991) and a First Class B.A. in Modern Languages (1986). She pioneered the use of audiovisual essays in film studies, co-founding and editing the award-winning [in]Transition: Journal of Videographic Film and Moving Image Studies until 2024. Her work explores film authorship, found-footage techniques, and digital media practices. Her research interests span essay filmmaking, world cinema, and the intersection of theory and practice in film studies. Over 200 of her video essays have been showcased globally, emphasizing experimental methodologies and critical engagement with cinematic form. Grant has received the Society for Cinema and Media Studies Award of Distinction (2014–2015). She co-edited significant volumes on world cinema, Latin American cinema, and videographic criticism, and maintains influential platforms like Audiovisualcy and Film Studies For Free .

Eleanor DickeyView profile

Professor

• Greek linguistics
• Latin linguistics
• Classical literature
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Eleanor Dickey is a Professor of Classics at the University of Reading. She has held academic positions at Columbia University, the University of Exeter, and the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on Greek and Latin linguistics, classical literature, and ancient language use, with a particular emphasis on papyrology and historical pragmatics. She holds a D.Phil. in Literae Humaniores from the University of Oxford and has held fellowships at institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and All Souls College, Oxford. Education: BA (summa cum laude) and MA from Bryn Mawr College; M.Phil. and D.Phil. from Oxford University. Her research interests include the study of ancient language pedagogy, sociolinguistics in antiquity, and the analysis of Greek and Latin texts in papyri. She has authored several influential books, including Ancient Greek Scholarship and Latin Forms of Address . Her work explores the intersection of language, culture, and social dynamics in the ancient world. Key awards include the 2014 Fellowship of the British Academy and the 1996 Hellenic Foundation Prize. Her contributions to classical scholarship have been recognized through teaching accolades and research fellowships worldwide.

Zachary McDowellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Media Studies
• Information Literacy
• Wikipedia and Knowledge Production
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Zachary McDowell is an Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Communication. His research focuses on access, advocacy, and equity in digital spaces, particularly regarding knowledge production in platforms like Wikipedia and the ethical implications of AI. He holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. McDowell’s research explores how technology shapes cultural production, digital literacy, and equity. Key areas include AI’s impact on knowledge systems, ethics of data commons (e.g., Wikidata), and participatory media’s role in marginalized communities. He co-founded the open-access journal communication +1 , emphasizing innovation in communication scholarship. His teaching philosophy integrates critical engagement with technology and equity, using embodied practice to bridge theory and application. He volunteers in Chicago’s McKinley Park neighborhood and advocates for systemic equity in education and knowledge systems. Notable collaborations include work with the Wiki Education Foundation on student learning outcomes through Wikipedia editing. Education: PhD in Communication, University of Massachusetts Amherst Key Roles: Co-founder, communication +1 Journal; Research Fellow, Wiki Education Foundation Awards: None explicitly listed in provided texts

Vincent JoosView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Anthropology
• Haitian Studies
• Immigration Studies
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Vincent Joos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and specializes in cultural anthropology with a focus on post-disaster reconstruction, Haitian citizenship dynamics, and migration studies. His research examines the intersections of state policies, international aid, and grassroots resilience in the Caribbean, particularly in Haiti and France. Joos’ work critically engages with disaster capitalism, documenting how marginalized communities creatively transform urban spaces despite exclusion from formal aid systems. His book *Urban Dwellings, Haitian Citizenships* (2021) analyzes vernacular architectures in post-earthquake Port-au-Prince, while his co-edited volume *Migrants Shaping Europe* (2022) explores historical and contemporary migration impacts. He also researches Calais’ border infrastructure and the literary intersections of ethnography. Teaching includes advanced courses like *Caribbean Music and Politics* and *Graduate Seminar in Cultural Anthropology*, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. His scholarship spans articles in *Vibrant: Virtual Brazilian Anthropology*, *The Conversation*, and *Southern Quarterly*, addressing topics from Haitian political crises to African American cultural memory in Mississippi. Vincent Joos actively contributes to public discourse through op-eds in *World Politics Review* and *The Globe Post*, critiquing foreign intervention in Haiti and analyzing systemic governance failures. His research bridges academic rigor with urgent social commentary on migration, disaster, and postcolonial identity.

• Microbial ecology
• Soil ecology
• Community ecology
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Tancredi Caruso is an Associate Professor at the School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Siena (2006) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2015). His career includes roles as Reader and Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, and research fellowships at Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Siena. Research Interests : Caruso's work focuses on biodiversity processes, aboveground-belowground linkages, ecological networks, and ecosystem responses to perturbations. His research has led to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and grants from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, NERC, EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie program, and others. Teaching & Professional Activities : Coordinates modules on environmental science, soil ecology, and conservation. Active in professional committees, including the IEA Committee. Languages: Italian, English, German (fluent), and French (reading). Grants & Collaborations : Leads projects like the ReEcoNet initiative. Recent grants include funding for wheat genetic diversity (EU), soil-microbe interactions (Leverhulme Trust), and climate-land use impacts (NERC). Key Contributions : Pioneered studies on mycorrhizal networks, soil microbial responses to drought, and the ecological role of oribatid mites. His work bridges theoretical ecology and applied conservation, emphasizing stochastic processes and biodiversity resilience.

Patrick J. CurranView profile

Professor

• Quantitative Methods
• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Developmental Psychopathology
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Patrick J. Curran is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina, affiliated with the L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Laboratory and the Quantitude initiative. His research focuses on quantitative methodologies, particularly longitudinal data analysis and structural equation modeling, applied to developmental psychopathology and adolescent substance use. He collaborates on statistical education through YouTube tutorials, a blog (Help Desk), and workshops, alongside a podcast with Greg Hancock. His work bridges methodological innovation with substantive research in psychology and public health. Key contributions include advancing latent curve models with structured residuals, integrative data analysis techniques, and the dissemination of statistical tools. His research spans disciplines such as developmental psychology, clinical psychology, and epidemiology, addressing topics like alcohol use trajectories, chronic depression mechanisms, and pandemic-related disparities in healthcare workers’ mental health. Lab Affiliations: L.L. Thurstone Psychometric Lab, Quantitude Collaborations: Dan Bauer (statistical education), Greg Hancock (podcast), and interdisciplinary teams in public health and clinical research His publications emphasize methodological rigor and practical application, often addressing gaps in longitudinal data analysis and measurement equivalence. Notable work includes the latent curve model with structured residuals (LCM-SR) and integrative data harmonization strategies for prevention science.

Guy WestwoodView profile

Associate Professor

• Classical Greek Literature
• Ancient Rhetoric
• Athenian Democracy
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Dr. Guy Westwood is an Associate Professor in Greek Language and Literature at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Lady Margaret Hall as a Fellow and Tutor in Classics. He holds an MA, MSt, and DPhil from Oxford, with academic roles spanning Balliol, Merton, and Birmingham. His research focuses on classical Greek and Roman rhetorical prose, particularly Athenian democratic oratory, exploring how historical narratives shaped political persuasion. He has authored a monograph on Demosthenes and Aeschines and published widely on topics such as Athenian lawcourt rhetoric, intertextuality in poetry, and ancient historiography. Teaching encompasses Greek language, literature, and history at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with supervision in ancient rhetoric and related fields. He encourages graduate applications in Greek rhetoric and comedy. His work bridges rhetoric with drama and historiography, reflecting a broad engagement with fifth and fourth-century Greek studies. Publications highlight themes like legal oratory's performative aspects, intertextual poetic analysis, and the role of memory in persuasion. His career includes fellowships at Merton and teaching roles at Birmingham, showcasing a trajectory of academic leadership in classical studies.

Garg VikasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Professor Garg Vikas holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the School of Science. His research spans quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning with applications in computational biology, healthcare, and drug design. He leads the HEALED/Garg project focused on human-steered machine learning for drug discovery and collaborates with institutions like MIT and industry partners. He co-founded YaiYai Oy, providing AI/ML solutions to global sectors. Education: PhD from MIT CSAIL under Tommi Jaakkola, with postdoctoral and industry experience at Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly in healthcare and sustainable energy. Research interests include graph neural networks, generative models, and quantum AI. Recent projects involve climate modeling via physics-informed neural ODEs and optimizing quantum circuits using graph autoencoders. Key collaborations include MIT’s MLPDS Consortium and the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence. He supervises doctoral researchers like Yogesh Verma and postdocs such as Kogkalidis.

• Comparative Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Primate Behavior
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Professor Zanna Clay is a leading comparative and developmental psychologist at Durham University, specializing in primate behavior and human evolutionary origins. She holds a joint appointment as an Associate Fellow in the Institute of Advanced Study. Her work bridges primatology, developmental psychology, and conservation, focusing on empathy, communication, and social learning in great apes and humans. Clay completed her doctoral work at the University of St Andrews, followed by postdoctoral research at Emory University and the University of Neuchatel. She has extensive field experience studying bonobos in the wild and captivity, including roles at the Lola ya Bonobo Sanctuary. Her research explores the evolutionary roots of human social cognition through comparative studies of bonobos, chimpanzees, and human infants. Key research interests include empathy development, language evolution, primate vocal communication, and the role of gesture in early human communication. She leads projects on cross-cultural empathy in infants (UK and Uganda) and has pioneered studies on emotion contagion using thermal imaging. Her work also addresses conservation challenges for bonobos through behavioral insights. Clay supervises PhD students investigating primate behavior, socio-emotional development, and conservation. She collaborates globally, including with the MPI-EVA in Congo and Birmingham University. Notable publications include studies on bonobo empathy, primate vocal flexibility, and the evolutionary origins of imitation.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Medical Imaging
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Edward Delp is the Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering. He holds affiliations with both the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. His research spans computer vision, medical imaging, and data forensics with a focus on synthetic media detection, deep learning applications, and healthcare technologies. Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. His work includes developing algorithms for speech forensics, microscopy image analysis, and food/nutrition assessment systems. He leads projects on synthetic speech detection, medical image segmentation, and automated crop disease measurement using RGB imaging. Delp collaborates across disciplines, integrating machine learning with healthcare and agricultural challenges. Recent work emphasizes ethical AI through fairness in synthetic media detection and explainable artifacts in biomedical imaging. He contributes to large-scale datasets like MetaFood3D and 3D nuclear segmentation frameworks for microscopy analysis. His grants and advising focus on interdisciplinary applications, though specific grant details are not provided. Delp is affiliated with the Purdue School of Biomedical Engineering and maintains active collaborations in medical imaging, computer vision, and aerospace anomaly detection.

Julia HellView profile

Professor

• Modern German Culture
• Ruin Studies
• Imperium Studies
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Julia Hell is a Professor in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan. She holds affiliations with the Center for European Studies and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia. Her research focuses on German culture, particularly post-fascist and post-communist literature and visual arts, imperial studies, and the aesthetics of ruins. She has authored influential works such as Post-Fascist Fantasies (1997) and The Conquest of Ruins (2019), and co-edited Ruins of Modernity (2010). Hell has organized international conferences on topics like 'Ruins of Modernity' and has been a visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton). Education : Ph.D., German Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989) Her research interests span ruin studies, imperium studies, and political theory, with a focus on the intersections of art, politics, and history. Recent projects include analyses of Las Vegas as a 'ruinopolis' and the ethics of scenes of execution in Peter Weiss’s works. Hell has received awards including the MLA’s Scaglione Prize and ACLS Fellowship. Her articles explore themes like imperial decline, post-Communist subjectivity, and the Holocaust’s cultural legacy. She teaches courses on German literature, philosophy, and colonialism.

Christi MerrillView profile

Professor

• Translation Studies
• South Asian Literature
• Postcolonial Theory
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Christi Merrill is a Professor of South Asian Literature and Postcolonial Theory, and Chair of the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan. She holds a joint appointment in Asian Languages and Cultures. Her research focuses on translation studies, South Asian literature, and postcolonial theory, with notable work on Dalit narratives and human rights through literary translation. She earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Iowa, alongside M.F.A. degrees in Translation and Nonfiction Writing. Affiliations: Center for South Asian Studies, Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) Key Awards: A.K. Ramanujan Award for Translation (2012), NEH Senior Fellowship (2013-14) Her research bridges theory and practice, emphasizing the role of translation in mediating cultural and political discourses. Recent projects include analyzing first-person narratives of injustice across languages and translating Kausalya Baisantry’s Dohara Abhishap , a Dalit woman’s life story. Teaching specialties include world literature, South Asian cultural studies, and courses integrating digital tools for intercultural education. She developed the Translating Human Rights course, which uses student-created online journals to explore literary representations of rights issues.

• Data mining and knowledge discovery
• Data engineering and data science
• Data quality
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Prof. Ping Yu is a Professor at the University of Wollongong's School of Computing and Information Technology, where she has held leadership roles such as Director of the Centre for Digital Transformation (2013–2020). Her work focuses on digital health, health informatics, and data-driven solutions for aged care, with collaborations involving the World Health Organization (WHO), NSW Health, and over 11 aged care providers. She has pioneered projects like the WHO’s eSTEPS platform and AI-driven analytics to optimize healthcare resources. Her research integrates socio-technical perspectives to address challenges in technology adoption and healthcare system improvements. Her research interests span data engineering, data quality, ontology development, and generative AI applications in healthcare. Key areas include extracting insights from unstructured health records, improving clinical decision-making, and enhancing patient outcomes through mHealth and telemedicine innovations. She also explores the impact of green spaces on healthy aging and disparities in healthcare access across regions. Prof. Yu has secured over $4.5 million in research funding, including significant grants from the Australian Research Council. She has mentored 29 postgraduate students to completion, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and practical implementation. Her awards include the prestigious 2022 Telstra Brilliant Women in Digital Health Award and the 2008 Don Walker Award for contributions to health informatics. Her advising and grants narrative highlights her role as a mentor and her success in securing competitive funding. Her work bridges academia and industry, with projects like improving pressure injury risk management in aged care using EHRs and analyzing agitation in dementia through AI. She contributes to education policy, including co-designing academic leadership programs and enhancing clinical informatics curricula in the AI era. Prof. Yu leads multi-disciplinary teams at UOW and collaborates with global institutions, focusing on labs and initiatives like the Appendicectomy Surgical Pathway Ontology (ASPO) and the 6A framework for hypertension management via mHealth. Her research emphasizes real-world impact, from reducing hospital readmissions to optimizing surgical workflows and improving public health communication strategies during crises.