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Patricia AkhimieView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Modern Critical Race Studies
• Early Modern Literature
• Renaissance Drama
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Patricia Akhimie is an Associate Professor of English at Rutgers University-Newark, Director of the Folger Institute at the Folger Shakespeare Library, and Director of the RaceB4Race Mentoring Network. She specializes in Shakespeare, Renaissance drama, and early modern women’s travel writing, with a focus on race, gender, and colonialism. Her research explores how literary works contributed to the formation of racial and social hierarchies in the early modern world. Education : Ph.D. in English from Columbia University (2011), M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan (2002), B.A. in English from Princeton University (2000). Additional certifications include Online Teaching (Rutgers, 2019), Effective College Instruction (ACE, 2017), and Feminist Scholarship (Columbia, 2006). Research Interests : Early Modern Critical Race Studies, Shakespearean drama, conduct literature, early modern travel narratives, gender studies, and colonialism. Her work bridges literary analysis with pedagogy and digital humanities, emphasizing the intersection of race, gender, and editing practices. Awards : Recipient of the Warren I. Susman Award for Excellence in Teaching (2021), Mellon-Funded Grant for RaceB4Race (2021–2024), and numerous fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Folger Shakespeare Library, and Ford Foundation. Teaching & Mentorship : Teaches courses like 'Shakespeare and Race' and 'Race in the Renaissance,' focusing on racial literacy in literature. She actively mentors early-career scholars through the RaceB4Race network and has developed innovative online curricula, earning awards for online teaching excellence. Publications : Author of Shakespeare and the Cultivation of Race (2018) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Shakespeare and Race (2024). Currently editing Othello for the Arden Shakespeare series and working on Leaving Home: Early Modern Women’s Travel . Affiliations : Affiliated Faculty in Women's & Gender Studies and African American & African Studies at Rutgers Newark. Collaborates with institutions like the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Philip AndersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Music Education
• Teacher Confidence in Classroom Music Delivery
• Creativity and Arts Learning
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Philip Anderson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham Dubai within the School of Education. He holds a PhD in progress at Durham University and has extensive experience in both secondary and higher education, with leadership roles in curriculum and dissertation programs. PGCertHE, Middlesex University Dubai, 2021 MA Applied Professional Studies in Education, University of Sheffield, 2018 PGCE (Secondary Music), University of East London, 2012 BA Communication Studies, Sheffield Hallam University, 2001 His research focuses on music education, particularly primary teacher confidence in delivering classroom music. He explores the integration of creativity and the arts in learning, alongside technology adoption in higher education. A key interest is the impact of generative AI on educational content, especially regarding gender and racial representation. His work also examines hybrid learning environments and student information-seeking behaviors. His recent publications span from 2022 to 2025 and reveal a strong trend toward educational technology, equity in AI-generated imagery, and pedagogical innovation in transnational contexts. His research combines action research methodologies with behavioral theories to understand teacher and student experiences in evolving educational landscapes. Philip is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively contributes to the research committee at the University of Birmingham Dubai. He has led the Masters Dissertation Programme and served in academic coordination roles, indicating strong engagement in academic leadership and student supervision. He has not been mentioned as receiving any scientific awards or prizes in the provided text. He advises master’s students and has led dissertation modules, contributing to graduate education. While specific grants are not listed, his active research output suggests involvement in funded or institutional research initiatives. His work bridges practical classroom insights with scholarly inquiry, especially in the UAE’s higher education context. He is part of the research committee at the University of Birmingham Dubai, contributing to institutional research governance and academic development. His role reflects engagement with a broader educational research team focused on innovation and improvement in transnational education settings.

Ahmed HemaniView profile

Professor

• Computer Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Hardware Acceleration
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Professor Ahmed Hemani is a faculty member at the Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. He holds the role of PI for the project 'New Chip Architectures for Industrial Vision' and leads research in reconfigurable computing, memristor-based systems, and hardware acceleration for AI and edge computing. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical VLSI design and embedded systems development. He actively contributes to cross-disciplinary initiatives at Digital Futures, a joint center with Stockholm University and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden focused on digital innovation. His research emphasizes scalable FPGA/HPC architectures, low-power neuromorphic systems, and optimization techniques for custom silicon solutions. Current projects include a Lego-inspired edge AI framework and memristor-driven MIMO acceleration. Teaching responsibilities span advanced courses in SOC design, digital system verification, and embedded systems. He supervises advanced-level degree projects across computer engineering and ICT innovation specializations, emphasizing hands-on hardware-software co-design methodologies. Recent publications highlight innovations in memristor applications, FPGA-based acceleration, and reconfigurable architectures for neural networks and bioinformatics. His work addresses challenges in dark silicon utilization, energy-efficient computation, and high-performance embedded systems.

Laura RefeView profile

Researcher

• Italian Philology
• Philology of Italian Literature
• Italian Renaissance Literature
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Laura Refe is a researcher and faculty member in the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, where she has been conducting research and teaching in Philology of Italian Literature since December 2021. She holds a fixed-term research position under Italian national law and is actively involved in both research projects and academic instruction, including in Digital Humanities and Italian language teaching programs. Her academic background is distinguished by numerous prestigious fellowships and research appointments, including at Villa I Tatti (Harvard University), the Warburg Institute (University of London), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and the Herzog August Library in Wolfenbüttel. She earned her Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale for Associate Professor in both Italian Philology and Italian Literature. Dr. Refe's research centers on Italian Renaissance literature, with a particular focus on Francesco Petrarca, his annotations of classical texts, and the transmission of Aristotelian philosophy in the vernacular. Her work spans textual criticism, manuscript studies, paratextual analysis, and intellectual history. She has led a national PRIN PNRR research project on 'Petrarch and the Reformation' and contributed to other major initiatives, including an ERC Starting Project on Aristotle in the Italian Vernacular. Her recent publications reveal a sustained and deep engagement with Petrarchan studies, particularly his marginalia on Cicero’s De natura deorum and the complex textual history of his Ad Posteritatem . She also investigates Renaissance translators, manuscript provenance, and the intellectual networks of humanists like Poliziano and Boccaccio. Among her notable honors are the 'Young Researchers 2006' Prize from the University of Messina and the 12th 'Marino Moretti' Prize for Philology (2015) for her critical edition of Petrarch’s Epistle to Posterity . She has advised and collaborated on research projects, though specific names of students are not listed in the provided text. She is actively involved in scholarly communities, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes. Dr. Refe is a member of academic networks and contributes to editorial and research teams, including work on the Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani and collaborative volumes on Renaissance humanism. Her work bridges traditional philology with digital and interdisciplinary approaches.

Nikita KavokineView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nanofluidics
• Quantum Transport
• Solid-Liquid Interfaces
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Nikita Kavokine serves as Tenure Track Assistant Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Basic Sciences . His dual appointments span the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC) and the School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (SCGC) , where he leads the Quantum Plumbing Lab (LNQ) and contributes to graduate teaching. Based at Building CH A2 398 in Lausanne, he maintains active research and instructional roles across EPFL's chemistry and chemical engineering programs. His research pioneers quantum nanofluidics and nanoscale transport phenomena , focusing on electron-ion coupling mechanisms in confined geometries. Key investigations include quantum friction in water-carbon interfaces, hydroelectric energy conversion through nanochannels, and plasmon-hydron resonances in two-dimensional materials. His work bridges condensed matter physics, electrochemistry, and fluid dynamics to develop fundamental principles for next-generation nanofluidic devices and quantum sensors. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: quantum-enhanced energy conversion (evident in hydroelectric drag and electron cooling studies), non-classical ion transport (including ionic Coulomb blockade and interaction confinement), and emergent quantum hydrodynamics (momentum tunneling, collective modes). These publications consistently integrate advanced numerical methods with nanoscale experimental systems, establishing new paradigms for solid-liquid quantum interactions. Kavokine currently supervises three PhD students: Gispert Peter , Lu Hao , and Rigaux Killian David . His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses in Statistical Mechanics for Chemistry and Nanofluidics , emphasizing theoretical frameworks for many-particle systems and nanoscale fluid dynamics. Research funding supports his laboratory's exploration of quantum effects in nanofluidic channels, though specific grant details are not provided in source materials. The Quantum Plumbing Lab (LNQ) operates at the forefront of nanoscale quantum transport research, utilizing advanced nanofabrication and characterization techniques to probe electron-ion coupling phenomena. The lab's interdisciplinary team combines expertise in quantum physics, electrochemistry, and fluid dynamics to investigate fundamental limits of energy conversion and transport at atomic scales, with particular focus on graphene-based systems and angstrom-scale confinement.

Christian EhretView profile

Associate Professor

• Literacy
• Digital Media and Learning
• Digital Equity
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Christian Ehret is an Associate Professor in the UNC School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds dual affiliations in the Culture, Curriculum, and Teacher Education (CCTE) and Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies (LSPS) departments. His work focuses on the emotional dimensions of literacy, digital media, and learning in marginalized contexts such as children’s hospital schools and urban communities. Education Background: Ph.D. in Learning, Teaching, and Diversity (Vanderbilt University) M.A. in English Education (University of Georgia) B.A. in English and Comparative Literature (University of Georgia) Research Interests: Ehret investigates how digital technologies shape youth emotional well-being, community-building, and critical literacy practices. Key themes include: Affect theory in literacy education Algorithmic cultures and digital equity Design-based research for inclusive pedagogies Learning in non-traditional spaces like hospitals and youth centers His current projects examine esports communication, algorithmic literacy on social media, and hospital school educational equity. Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes postdigital play, affective geographies, and sociomaterial analyses of gaming environments. Over 12023-2024, studies increasingly focus on algorithmic awareness in TikTok (#BookTok) and narrative videogames’ pedagogical potential. Grants & Collaborations: Supported by the National Council of Teachers of English, Canada’s SSHRC, and the Fonds de Recherche du Québec. Co-editor of Reading Research Quarterly (2023-2026). Active in community partnerships with schools, libraries, and urban youth centers. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across education, psychology, and digital humanities. Leads research initiatives in hospital school education and post-pandemic youth methodologies.

Robert Junior KolmanView profile

Researcher

• Organic Chemistry
• Biocatalysis
• Stereoselective synthesis
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Robert Junior Kolman is a Researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute's Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, focusing on organic synthesis and biocatalysis. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Zagreb (2024), following a Master's (2019) and Bachelor's (2017) in Chemistry from the same institution. His research emphasizes stereoselective synthesis, leveraging biocatalysts like halohydrin dehalogenases for kinetic resolution of propargylic epoxides, yielding chiral building blocks with quaternary stereocenters. Key areas of exploration include propargylic epoxide synthesis, enantioselective catalysis, and optimizing biocatalytic pathways. His work bridges fundamental organic chemistry with practical applications in asymmetric synthesis. Recent contributions include advancements in HHDH-catalyzed processes and chiral library generation, published in journals like Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis and Organic Letters . No scientific awards are listed in the text. His teaching roles include laboratory instruction in organic chemistry at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Science. He is affiliated with the Synthetic Methodologies in Organic Chemistry Laboratory at the Ruđer Bošković Institute.

Alain FernexView profile

Professor

• Higher Education Studies
• Student Time Allocation
• Technical Education Development
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Alain Fernex is a Professor of Education Sciences at Université Lumière Lyon 2 . Previously, he served as Associate Professor (Maître de conférences) at Université Grenoble Alpes from 2000 to 2018 and held roles including Vice-President of the CEVU at Université P. Mendès France Grenoble 2. He holds a PhD in Economics (1996) and a Master’s in Law. Research Focus: His work spans higher education dynamics, student time allocation behaviors, historical analysis of technical education systems, and intersections between educational policy and philosophy. Key methodologies include mixed-method approaches (national/international surveys, data modeling) and comparative historical studies. His Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (2017) explored educational thought history through comparative analysis of Condorcet and Bentham’s instructional frameworks. Professional Contributions: He has organized international conferences, served on academic review boards, and advised on education policies in France and Morocco. His work bridges educational theory with practical institutional challenges, emphasizing student perspectives in policy design. Education Background: PhD in Economics (1996) Master’s in Law

Martin RichView profile

Associate Professor

• Management Education
• Educational Technology
• Pedagogical Scholarship
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Dr. Martin Rich is an Associate Professor in Information Technology at Bayes Business School, part of City St George's, University of London. He holds a BSc from Birkbeck, an MBA and PhD from City University London, and completed the 'Leaders in Learning and Teaching' program (2018–2019). His research focuses on management education innovation, particularly addressing challenges posed by rapid technological and societal changes. He has pioneered approaches to integrate formal and informal learning, leveraging technology to enhance engagement and adaptability in management education. Key research interests include personalized education, millennials' learning needs, and leveraging AI and interactive technologies in post-pandemic teaching. He has supervised students like Richard Jones (PhD in Economics of SAP) and Ibrahim Dawoud (Knowledge Management). Rich has been a Course Director for the BSc Business Management program since 2012 and actively contributes to editorial boards of journals like the Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods . His awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016). Recent work explores generative AI in education and student use of interactive tech in lectures. Rich’s publications span over 25 years, emphasizing pedagogical innovation, simulation-based learning, and reflective practices in business education.

• Library Science
• Information Literacy
• Virtual Reference Services
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Maureen Garvey is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Reference Services at the College of Staten Island (CUNY). She holds Master's degrees in political philosophy from the National University of Ireland and Library Science from City University London. Her career includes roles at institutions like Bank Street College of Education, the Library Council of Ireland, and John Jay College. Her research focuses on library services innovation, particularly in virtual reference systems, public policy impacts on libraries, and resource-sharing practices in resource-constrained environments like Cuba. She advocates for student information literacy to improve retention and success. Key publications include studies on pandemic-era library adaptations, neoliberal policies in Irish libraries, and collaborative teaching methods. Garvey emphasizes libraries' societal role through scholarly contributions and practical initiatives.

• Cultural History
• Russian History
• Religious History
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Kevin Kain is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He teaches courses such as Foundations of Western Culture I and II, Introduction to the Humanities, and The Eurasian Frontier, often in online formats. His primary research focuses on the cultural and religious history of Russia, particularly the visual, print, and spiritual cultures of Russian Orthodoxy. He specializes in the life and legacy of Patriarch Nikon, the development of the Moscow Patriarchate, and the construction of sacred spaces such as the New Jerusalem Monastery. His work bridges history, art, religion, and digital humanities. Kain’s recent publications include co-editing and contributing to the two-volume Russia's Early Modern Orthodox Patriarchate (2020–2021), along with numerous articles in journals such as Canadian-American Slavic Studies and Cahiers du monde russe . His publications reflect strong interdisciplinary trends, combining visual analysis, archival research, and cultural theory, with recurring themes in Orthodox hierotopy, monasticism, and Soviet antireligious propaganda. He has received significant recognition, including the 2021 UW-Green Bay Founders Award for Excellence in Scholarship. His research has been supported by major grants such as the European Research Council Grant "Orthodoxies and Politics," the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Kennan Institute, and the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship. 2021 UW-Green Bay Founders Award for Excellence in Scholarship Kain has advised various collaborative digital projects, including a virtual heritage installation for the Museum of Russian Icons and contributions to online exhibits at the Hillwood Estate and Moscow State University. He has not listed formal advisees, but his collaborative work suggests mentorship in digital scholarship. He is currently serving as a Researcher on a $1.45 million European Research Council project, indicating active grant leadership. He is involved in digital scholarship through collaborations with institutions such as the Museum of Russian Icons, the Hillwood Estate, and the Virtual Open Research Laboratory (VORL) at the University of Illinois. These projects focus on visualizing Russian religious culture through digital galleries and virtual exhibitions.

• Education Technology
• Digital Inequality
• Data Science
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Roderic Nicholaus Crooks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), within the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of technology, race, and education, particularly examining how edtech systems reproduce racial and economic inequities in urban schools. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA (2016) and has held postdoctoral and teaching roles at UCI, UCLA, and other institutions. His work critiques data-driven educational practices and advocates for community-centered technology use. Education: Ph.D. in Education, UCLA (2016), Dissertation: “The Coded Schoolhouse: One-to-One Tablet Computer Programs and Urban Education” M.A. in Library and Information Science, UCLA (2011) M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Iowa (2005) Research Interests: Edtech and Racial Inequality Data Surveillance in Education Community Technology Practices Critical Infrastructure Studies Queer Digital Geographies Recent Articles: Crooks’ work spans peer-reviewed journals, including Surveillance & Society , Science, Technology, & Human Values , and Computer Science Education . His 2024 book Access Is Capture argues that edtech exacerbates racialized capital extraction. Awards: 2019 Bren School Research Award UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016–2018) Multiple teaching and community service awards Grants: Co-PI on an NSF grant ( Labs/Teams: Leads research on grassroots data activism and community technology control, emphasizing participatory design and epistemic justice.

Laura StevensView profile

Teaching Professor

• Combinatorics
• Mathematics Education
• STEM Education
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Laura J. Stevens, Ph.D. is a Teaching Professor and Vice Chair for Undergraduate Affairs in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003). Her research focuses on combinatorics and innovative mathematics education strategies, with notable contributions to interdisciplinary STEM instructional resources and active learning methodologies. Recipient of the UCSD Legacy Lecture Award (2019) 2015 UCSD Academic Senate Distinguished Teaching Award winner Developed NSF-funded video libraries for interdisciplinary STEM education Her scholarly work emphasizes collaborative faculty development and curriculum innovation, particularly in video-based learning tools and holistic problem-solving approaches.

Kari-Mette Walmann HidleView profile

Professor

• Social Studies Education
• Human Rights Education
• Sustainability Education
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Kari-Mette Walmann Hidle is a Professor of Social Studies Education at NLA University College , Oslo. Her work focuses on curriculum development , human rights education , and sustainability in early childhood and primary education. She leads the social sciences research group at NLA and has published extensively on topics like democratic education , intercultural pedagogy , and transitions between kindergarten and school . Her research explores educational policy , subject didactics , and the integration of diversity and social justice into Norwegian curricula. Recent publications analyze sustainability and human rights in primary education , emphasizing curriculum design and pedagogical strategies. She actively disseminates her work through podcasts , keynote lectures , and Nordic conferences . Her articles reveal a focus on educational reform , environmental curriculum , and methodological innovation in social studies . She collaborates with researchers like Espen Helgesen and Ove Skarpenes , contributing to journals such as Policy Futures in Education and Acta Didactica Norden . While no explicit scientific awards are mentioned, her leadership in research groups and editorial contributions underscores her academic impact.

• Human Factors Engineering
• Neuroergonomics
• Robotic Surgery
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Denny Yu is an Associate Professor at the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University. His work bridges human factors, neuroergonomics, and healthcare safety through advanced sensor systems and AI. Primary Affiliation : Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University Research Themes : Surgical ergonomics, autonomous vehicle human factors, cognitive workload assessment, multimodal physiological sensing Dr. Yu's research focuses on neuroergonomics and human-robot interaction , particularly in surgical and transportation contexts. His team develops sensor-based systems for workload monitoring, including: EEG-eye tracking fusion for situation awareness Wearable exoskeletons for surgical posture support Computer vision tools for lifting task risk analysis Smart infusion pump usability frameworks AI-driven surgical coaching systems Recent publications emphasize deep learning applications in soft tissue deformation estimation and real-time adaptive systems for robotic surgery augmentation. His work spans both occupational health (veterinary surgeons, airport workers) and medical device innovation domains.