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• Music Composition
• Electronic Music
• Laptop Orchestras
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Bruno Tucunduva Ruviaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Music within the College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University, where he has taught since Fall 2012. Originally from Brazil, Ruviaro is a composer and performer with a specialization in electronic music. Prior to joining Santa Clara, he studied and worked at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University. Ruviaro's primary research focus is Music Composition with a strong emphasis on Electronic Music. His specific interests include electronic music composition, laptop orchestras, live-electronics, acousmatic music, and sampling & musical borrowing. He also explores secondary interests spanning theater, dance, linguistics, speech, radio art, Linux, intellectual (im)property issues, and the intersection of music & politics. His work demonstrates a consistent exploration of how technology transforms musical creation and performance. Ruviaro's scholarly output reveals a strong trajectory in electronic and computer music composition, with particular attention to laptop orchestras and musical borrowing practices. His recent works like Pós-Tudos and Mozart and the Elections demonstrate his continued innovation in contemporary composition, while publications such as From Schaeffer to* lorks and Intellectual Improperty reveal his theoretical engagement with the evolving nature of musical instruments and copyright in digital contexts. His compositions frequently incorporate technology in innovative performance setups, as seen in works utilizing smartphones and unconventional sound production methods. Ruviaro is the director of SCLOrk (Santa Clara Laptop Orchestra), continuing a tradition from his time at Stanford where he was part of SLOrk (Stanford Laptop Orchestra). He teaches courses including Intro to Electronic Music (MUSC 9), SCLOrk - Santa Clara Laptop Orchestra (MUSC 157), Music Theory III (MUSC 3), Experimental Sound Design (MUSC 115), Form and Analysis (MUSC 113), and Beginning Composition (MUSC 37), along with private composition lessons. His educational contributions include A Gentle Introduction to SuperCollider , making complex music programming more accessible to students.

Thomas HullView profile

Professor

• Graphic Design
• Branding
• Visual Communication
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Thomas Hull is a Professor of Graphic Design and Chair of the Graphic Design program at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, GA (since 2019). He also serves as Partner/Design Director at Rigsby Hull in Houston and has held adjunct faculty roles at SCAD (2012–2015) and guest lectureships at Brigham Young University-Online and Idaho (2016). His career spans over two decades in design, with notable roles as Creative Director for the LIVESTRONG Rebranding (2013) and Art Director for projects like Peace Meals (2008) and Walter P Moore Communications (2006). Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Brigham Young University Research interests include visual communication strategies, branding, and the intersection of design with societal issues. His work emphasizes storytelling through design, as seen in projects like Eight Rugs, Eight Stories (2005) and the Michael Ray Charles exhibition catalog (1997). Awards include multiple Gold and Bronze honors from the Art Directors Club of Houston and recognition from organizations like AIGA and ASID. His publications include Keeping the Republic (2017), exploring political systems and citizenship. Presentations include talks on design evolution in business contexts (e.g., HOW Design Live, 2016). Awards: Over 20 design awards across categories like annual reports, branding, and exhibition catalogs No advising or grant information is explicitly stated. Professional affiliations include the American Institute of Graphic Arts, The Printing Museum Board, and Type Director’s Club. Labs/Teams: Co-founded Rigsby Hull, a design firm with a focus on strategic visual solutions.

Andy PurvisView profile

Professor

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Andy Purvis is a Professor at Imperial College London's Department of Life Sciences (Silwood Park) with a part-time affiliation at the Natural History Museum. His research focuses on biodiversity science, integrating macroevolutionary patterns with global change impacts. Key projects include the PREDICTS initiative modeling biodiversity responses to human activities and the 'Descent into the Icehouse' study on planktonic foraminifera evolution during climate shifts. He leads a lab exploring phylogenetic diversity, ecosystem service vulnerability, and species distribution dynamics. Collaborations span institutions like UNEP-WCMC and Microsoft Research. His work bridges theory and practice, informing conservation policy through tools like the Living Planet Index. Over 20 students have been mentored across NERC and EU-funded programs. Research spans macroevolution, climate change, and functional biodiversity, with outputs in journals like Science and Ecology . Education and training opportunities include the MRes in Biodiversity Informatics & Genomics at Silwood Park, emphasizing programming, genomics, and spatial analysis. Current grants include NERC funding for soil biodiversity-ecosystem function linkages. His lab's interdisciplinary approach addresses pressing challenges in biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem resilience.

• Social Policy
• Construction Industry Impact
• Youth Homelessness
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Jemma Bridgeman is a Researcher at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, working within WISERD's Building Social Value and Fair Work Project. She focuses on social procurement in construction and its impact on marginalized communities' access to education and employment in Wales. Her research explores the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act's effects and collaborations between construction and civil society organizations. Her work includes co-developing SROI studies to evaluate construction training initiatives reducing youth homelessness and analyzing school exclusion practices across the UK. She has led projects like the Excluded Lives study, examining school exclusion policies and costs. Notable outputs include the CITB's Clean Slate Cymru Toolkit for ex-offender reintegration and reports like A Roadmap to Ending Youth Homelessness in Wales . Research interests span social value measurement, construction industry social impact, education policy, fair work practices, and youth homelessness. Her recent articles address school exclusion narratives, parent participation dynamics, and infrastructure's role in student behavior. Jemma's career bridges academia and policy, with collaborations across government, NGOs, and industry. She contributes to Cardiff University's research on participatory democracies and workplace practices, emphasizing marginalized voices in policy design.

Sangbum ParkView profile

Assistant Professor

• Immunity and Inflammation
• Stem Cell Biology
• Tissue Repair
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Sangbum Park, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Human Medicine. His research focuses on immunity and inflammation, computational biology/genomics, and imaging techniques applied to stem cell biology and tissue repair. He leads the PARK LAB within the Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering (IQ) and collaborates with the BioMolecular Sciences and Biomedical Engineering programs. Education: PhD in Veterinary Medicine (Seoul National University, 2012), BS in Animal Biotechnology (Seoul National University, 2006). Career highlights include postdoctoral research at Yale University (2013–2018) and an Associate Research Scientist position there (2018–2019) before joining MSU in 2020. Research interests emphasize live imaging of stem cell behavior, immune-epithelial interactions in wound repair, and regenerative medicine applications. Notable grants include NIH funding for studying immune-epithelial coordination in wound healing and NYSTEM support for stem cell imaging. Publications span topics like chromatin dynamics during differentiation, hair follicle development, and exosome-based anti-inflammatory therapies. His work bridges basic science and translational medicine, with implications for treating inflammatory diseases and tissue injury. Laboratory activities include the PARK LAB, which integrates quantitative health science tools with biomedical engineering approaches to study complex biological systems. Ongoing projects focus on organoid models for cardiac development and immunometabolic interactions with biomaterials.

Josh ReissView profile

Professor

• Audio Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Music Production
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Josh Reiss is a Professor of Audio Engineering at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), part of the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science . He holds additional roles including President-Elect and Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society (AES), and Visiting Professor at Birmingham City University. His research focuses on audio signal processing, procedural audio, and intelligent music production. He earned degrees including BSc in Physics, BSc in Mathematics, and a PhD. Research & Awards : Reiss has published over 200 papers, authored books like Intelligent Music Production , and received awards such as the AES Board of Governors Award (2009, 2010) and Best JAES Paper 2016. His work spans sound synthesis, dynamic range compression, and live audio systems. Teaching & Industry : Teaches modules like Artificial Intelligence and Sound Design. Co-founded startups LandR (AI mixing), Tonz, and Nemisindo. Leads the Centre for Digital Music at QMUL, advancing research in audio technology. Labs & Teams : Active in the Centre for Digital Music, collaborating on projects like the Open Multitrack Testbed and semantic audio evaluation tools.

Brittany D ChambersView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health
• Health Equity
• Structural Racism
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Brittany D Chambers is an Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of California, Davis. She is a first-generation college graduate with a BA from UC Berkeley (Anthropology & Gender/Women’s Studies), an MPH from Fresno State, and a PhD from UNC Greensboro in Community Health Education. Her research focuses on dismantling structural racism in healthcare through community-based participatory approaches, particularly in reproductive and maternal health contexts. She has pioneered projects like the SOLARS study (analyzing racism’s physiological impacts on preterm birth) and co-developed the Patient-Reported Experience Measure of Obstetric Racism©. She holds grants from the National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities (K01) and UCSF-Kaiser Permanente’s BIRCWH program. Dr. Chambers’ education spans multiple institutions: undergraduate at UC Berkeley, graduate work at Fresno State, and doctoral studies at UNC Greensboro. Her interdisciplinary background merges critical race theory with public health frameworks to address systemic inequities faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Her research emphasizes three core pillars: 1) Conceptualizing structural racism through Black women’s lived experiences, 2) Developing antiracist training for perinatal care providers, and 3) Quantifying racism’s biological effects on pregnancy outcomes. She collaborates with community organizations and healthcare stakeholders to ensure interventions are co-created with impacted populations. Recent work includes virtual prioritization of perinatal quality improvement initiatives (V-QPAC protocol) and analyzing the role of police violence in preterm birth risks. Her articles reflect a focus on racial inequities in maternal/infant care, clinician bias training efficacy, and socioeconomic factors affecting pregnancy outcomes. Over 75% of her 2023+ publications address structural racism’s impact on Black and Latina/x birthing people. She actively seeks to transform clinical practices through antiracist frameworks while maintaining community-centered research methodologies. Dr. Chambers is supported by multiple grants focused on advancing Black maternal health equity. She mentors students through UC Davis’ HDGG program and collaborates with mentors at UCSF and Dr. Leigh Ann Simmons. Her work aligns with California Senate Bill 464, advocating for culturally responsive healthcare systems.

Miriam Rocio Urzua-MontoyaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Hispanic Literature
• 19th-21st Century Spanish American Literature
• Peninsular Literature and Culture
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Miriam Rocio Urzua-Montoya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Arizona, part of the College of Humanities. She specializes in 19th to 21st-Century Spanish American and Peninsular literature and culture, as well as Medieval and Golden Age Spanish literature. Her teaching spans undergraduate courses in Spanish-language, General Education, Honors College, and Study Abroad programs, delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and live online formats. Education: B.A. in Broadcasting and Spanish, Arizona State University M.A. and Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature, University of Arizona Professional Activities: Currently teaches SPAN 330 – Intermediate Conversation and maintains active office hours. Engages in diverse teaching modalities and academic outreach. Awards: No awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants mentioned. Focus remains on undergraduate instruction and curriculum development. Labs/Teams: No dedicated research labs or collaborative teams highlighted in the text.

Catherine MurphyView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• Urban Design
• Climate Adaptation
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Catherine Murphy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Monash University and Director of the Monash Urban Lab. She leads the Master of Urban Planning and Design program, focusing on integrated design and planning processes centered on water as a driver of urban form. Her research emphasizes climate adaptation, urban regeneration, and inclusive housing solutions. Education: Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning) from RMIT University (2016), Graduate Diploma in Urban Policy and Planning (1994). Research interests include water-sensitive urban design, affordable housing models, and disability-inclusive housing through projects like the Retrofit Housing Atlas and Adaptable Housing for People with Disability. Collaborations with Indigenous communities inform her work on cultural heritage and ecological planning. Recent achievements include winning the 2024 Reimagining Where We Live competition (Regional Town Category) and the 2022 Designers Australia Award for the RetroFit Kit. She actively engages in public lectures and exhibitions, such as the Triennale Milano and Seoul Biennale, advocating for sustainable urban futures. Labs/Teams: Monash Urban Lab, leading interdisciplinary projects on urban water systems, greyfield regeneration, and inclusive design.

Sade BonillaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Education Policy
• Higher Education Access
• Ethnic Studies
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Sade Bonilla is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) and Senior Research Specialist at the Consortium for Policy Research in Education. Her work focuses on education policies' transformative potential for marginalized youth, particularly in high school-to-college transitions and labor market readiness. She leads research-practitioner partnerships to generate actionable insights for schools and policymakers. Key research projects include the 'Cost-of-Living Grant Pilot on Community College Student Success' (funded by Arnold Ventures), examining financial aid's impact on completion rates and well-being, and a multi-site study on ethnic studies' effects on academic and social-emotional outcomes (funded by the Hewlett Foundation). She has held prestigious fellowships, including the 2019 Outstanding Predoctoral Fellow from IES and Spencer/NAEd Dissertation Fellowship (2018). Her recent work highlights barriers to postsecondary success, emphasizing mental health, financial stability, and structural inequities. Collaborations with institutions like Massachusetts community colleges and Bay Area districts demonstrate her commitment to real-world policy impact. Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator for Arnold Ventures' financial aid study, Co-PI on Hewlett Foundation's ethnic studies research Community Engagement: Named inaugural Faculty Research Director for Penn GSE's Office of School and Community Engagement (2024) Her research teams utilize mixed methods, combining longitudinal data with student-centered qualitative insights to address systemic challenges in education equity.

• Irish Traditional Music
• Music Education
• Ethnomusicology
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Dr. Jack Talty is a Lecturer in Irish Traditional Music and Joint Head of the Department of Music at University College Cork (UCC), where he also directs the MA in Irish Traditional Music. He holds a PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Limerick, focusing on traditional music pedagogy in higher education. Talty is an acclaimed musician, composer, and producer, with over 100 albums to his name as a performer, arranger, and engineer. He founded Raelach Records in 2011 and has collaborated with major ensembles like Ensemble Ériu and Dave Flynn’s Irish Memory Orchestra. His research explores the intersection of tradition and innovation in music education and policy, with publications in Oxford University Press and contributions to national arts strategies. Talty has received prestigious awards, including the Liam O'Flynn Award (2021) and a Government of Ireland Scholarship (2013). He actively advises the Arts Council on artist remuneration and mentorship, and has curated residencies at UCC and the Irish Traditional Music Archive. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music and Irish (UCC, 2007) Bachelor of Music (UCC, 2008) MA in Music Technology (University of Limerick, 2009) PhD in Ethnomusicology (University of Limerick, 2019) Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning (UCC, 2022) Research & Performance: Talty’s work bridges traditional and experimental music, evident in his solo concertina album In Flow (2016) and collaborations with composers like Úna Monaghan and Ailís Ní Ríain. He leads workshops worldwide, teaches courses on traditional music theory and industry practices at UCC, and mentors doctoral students. His performances span prestigious venues like the National Concert Hall and international festivals. Awards & Recognition: 2021 Liam O'Flynn Award 2015 TG4 Gradam Comharcheol 2013 Irish Research Council Scholarship Multiple Deis Recording Awards Grants & Leadership: Talty chairs UCC’s Music Concerts Committee and co-authored the Trad Ireland report on the traditional arts sector. He assesses funding applications for Culture Ireland and advises on national arts policies. His leadership extends to roles on boards of Glór Theatre and the National Association of Record Labels in Ireland. Labs & Collaborations: As Programme Director of UCC’s MA in Irish Traditional Music, he oversees interdisciplinary research and performance initiatives. His projects include Duala (a film-residency with Maurice Gunning) and Visioning (a 2024 film-music collaboration with Dan O’Connell).

• Bile Acid Metabolism
• Microbial Pathogenesis
• Bacterial Vaccines and DNA Delivery
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Prof. Cormac Gahan is a Professor at the School of Microbiology, University College Cork (UCC), and a Principal Investigator at the APC Microbiome Institute. He holds editorial roles in journals like Journal of Pathogens and Microbiome . His research focuses on host-microbe interactions, microbial pathogenesis, and bacterial vaccine development. Prof. Gahan has published 167 peer-reviewed articles, with an h-index of 75 and over 19,000 citations. Education: PhD in Immunology and Microbiology from UCC (1996). Affiliations: APC Microbiome Institute, School of Pharmacy (UCC). Research Interests: Bile acid metabolism, bacterial pathogenesis (e.g., Listeria monocytogenes), live bacterial vaccine vectors, gut microbiota dynamics. His work bridges microbiology, immunology, and clinical therapeutics. Grants & Funding: Over €13.5M from SFI, EU, Health Research Board, and industry partnerships. Current grants include EU Horizon 2020 projects and APC Microbiome initiatives. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Bile Research Group and collaborates with institutions like Cork Cancer Research Centre and Teagasc. Directs the UREKA summer school program for microbiology training.

Timothy BartramView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Healthcare Management
• High Performance Work Systems (HPWS)
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Professor Timothy Bartram is a leading academic in Human Resource Management (HRM) at RMIT University's School of Management, where he serves as Head of Department. His research focuses on healthcare management, high-performance work systems (HPWS), and inclusive employment practices for vulnerable groups such as neurodiverse workers and Indigenous men. With over 167 refereed publications and $2 million in research funding, he is ranked the fourth most impactful HPWS researcher globally. His work bridges HRM theory and practice, addressing real-world challenges like clinician retention in hospitals and workplace violence in aged care. Key research interests include AI-driven HRM, disability inclusion, and employee wellbeing. He has led major projects funded by ARC, DFAT, and government agencies, collaborating with organizations like the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association. Professor Bartram has supervised 21 PhD and 24 DBA students, and co-edits the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources . He teaches Key Concepts in HRM and advises on policy reforms in healthcare and aged care sectors. Research Grants: Three ARC grants (DP120103071, LP110200528, LP200200379), DFAT-funded projects, and federal/state contracts. Collaborations: Victorian Hospitals' Industrial Association, Australian Men's Sheds Association, and healthcare unions. His research has influenced policy on disability employment, Men's Shed programs, and healthcare workforce management. Media appearances include ABC Breakfast and the Wall Street Journal.

Jennifer KamView profile

Professor

• Health Communication
• Immigration
• Relational Communication
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Dr. Jennifer Kam is a Professor and Department Vice Chair in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). She also serves as a Faculty Affiliate with the Chicano Studies Institute and the Migration Initiative at UCSB. Her research focuses on the health and well-being of immigrant youth and families, particularly examining how structural barriers impact their lives and identifying promotive factors across individual, interpersonal, community, and cultural levels to foster resilience and thriving. Dr. Kam holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2009), an M.A. from San Diego State University (2004), and a B.A. from UC Davis (2002). She co-designed and directed the Division of Social Sciences Faculty Mentoring Program from 2019–2024. Her work bridges communication studies, public health, and immigration policy, with a strong emphasis on culturally-grounded interventions and community-centered approaches. Research Interests Her research explores: - Structural barriers impacting immigrant families - Resilience and thriving strategies among marginalized groups - Family communication dynamics in multicultural contexts - Health communication interventions targeting vulnerable populations - Language brokering and its mental health implications for youth - Advocacy communication among undocumented communities Awards & Recognition 2023 Presidential Citation from the National Communication Association 2022 Promoting Equity and Inclusivity Award (Health Communication Division) 2016 Early Career Award (Interpersonal Communication Division) 16 Top Paper Awards Teaching & Leadership Dr. Kam teaches undergraduate courses in risk communication, intercultural communication, and interpersonal communication. She also leads graduate seminars in health communication and advocacy strategies. Her leadership roles include serving as former Chair of the Health Communication Division at the National Communication Association.

Robert E. BjorkView profile

Professor

• Medieval Literature
• Old English Poetry
• Scandinavian Studies
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Robert E. Bjork is the Foundation Professor of English at Arizona State University (ASU) and Academic Director of Arc Humanities Press. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA (1979) and has directed the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS) from 1994 to 2018. His research spans Old English poetry, Scandinavian literary studies, and biomedical writing. He co-edited the 4th edition of Klaeber’s Beowulf (2008) and authored The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages (2010). Key roles include service on editorial boards for Anglo-Saxon England and Mediaevistik , and fellowships with the Medieval Academy of America and the English Association (UK). Education: Ph.D. in English, UCLA, 1979 M.A. in English, UCLA, 1975 Certificate in Swedish, Stockholm University, 1974 B.A. in English, Pomona College, 1971 Research Interests: Anglo-Saxon literature, Scandinavian literary traditions, medical writing pedagogy, and reception history of medieval texts. Notable contributions include studies on Old English saints’ lives, Grundtvig’s influence on Anglo-Saxon studies, and interdisciplinary medieval research. Publications & Awards: Over 27 peer-reviewed articles and 19 books, including Old English Studies and its Scandinavian Practitioners (2024). Awards include NEH Senior Fellowship and a 1989 Honorable Mention for the John Nicholas Brown Prize. Labs & Teams: ACMRS (Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies), Arc Humanities Press. Co-founded Modern Scandinavian Literature in Translation (1984–1994) and advised biomedical writing programs at UCLA.