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John Jones is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University specializing in Digital Media Studies, with a focus on rhetoric, professional/technical communication, and digital literacies. His academic journey includes a PhD in English from the University of Texas – Austin and an MA from the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Previously, he served as an associate professor at West Virginia University and a visiting assistant professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. Research explores intersections of writing, computational processes, and digital culture Expertise spans digital media studies, visual rhetoric, and networked communication His work investigates the impact of wearable technologies, algorithmic systems, and network structures on knowledge creation and communication practices. Current projects examine computational ethics in digital writing and the role of digital networks in shaping rhetorical strategies. Analysis of John Jones’s publications reveals consistent engagement with: Digital media and computational rhetoric Networked communication frameworks Wearable technology implications Medical usability challenges Visual data representation Collective intelligence dynamics

• Digital Media Studies
• Rhetoric
• Professional and Technical Communication
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Dr Mark J. Hill is a Lecturer in Cultural Computation at King's College London's Department of Digital Humanities within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford, an M.Sc. in Political Theory from the London School of Economics, and a B.A. in Political Science from Concordia University. His interdisciplinary work bridges digital humanities, computational social science, and intellectual history. Research Focus: Social network analysis, public discourse analysis via large datasets, quantitative text analysis, and critical evaluation of digital methods. Current Projects: Investigating discourse patterns across historical and contemporary contexts, including Early Modern Nonconformist networks and digital discourse around football fandom. He collaborates with institutions like the University of Helsinki and engages with public sectors on digital research projects. Teaching includes digital research methods and critical thinking in the digital age. His affiliations include the Computational Humanities Research Group and the Centre for Digital Culture at King's College London.

• Digital Humanities
• Computational Social Science
• Intellectual History
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Xiaoli Nan is a Professor of Communication Science and Director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at the University of Maryland-College Park. She is affiliated with the Department of Behavioral and Community Health, the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and the Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center's Population Science Program. Education: Ph.D. from University of Minnesota Teaching: Health communication, persuasion, media effects, quantitative methods Research Focus: Persuasion science, health communication, misinformation, advertising Her research examines how persuasive communication influences beliefs and behaviors, particularly in public health contexts such as vaccination, pandemics, food safety, and cancer prevention. She has secured over $8.5 million in grants from NIH, NSF, FDA, and other agencies. Her work integrates communication theory with behavioral interventions to address health disparities and improve risk messaging. Recent publications analyze trends in COVID-19 communication , vaccine hesitancy , narrative persuasion , and temporal framing effects . Her experimental studies explore strategies like self-affirmation and norm-based messaging to reduce defensive responses and enhance health campaign efficacy. Awards : Mayhew Derryberry Award (2018), Lewis Donohew Outstanding Health Communication Scholar (2020), NCA Outstanding Health Communication Scholar (2022) Editorial Roles : Senior Editor for Health Communication (2018–present), Editorial Board member of Human Communication Research and Communication Research Professional Leadership : Former Vice-Chair/Chair of NCA Health Communication Division, AEJMC committee roles

• Health Communication
• Persuasion
• Misinformation
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Professor Patrik Wikstrom is a computational communication scholar at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading the School of Communication. He serves as Chief Investigator in QUT's Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC) and Associate Investigator in the Australian Research Council's ADM+S Centre. His expertise spans digital media's impact on music and meme cultures, algorithmic systems, and cultural economics. Education: PhD in Media and Communication Studies (Karlstad University), MScEng (Chalmers University). Former roles include Director of DMRC, Associate Dean (Research) at QUT's Creative Industries Faculty, and academic leadership at Northeastern University, Jönköping International Business School, and Karlstad University. Research focuses on digital technologies' societal impacts, including recommender systems, platform governance, and music industry dynamics. Key publications include TikTok: Creativity and Culture in Short Video and The Music Industry: Music in the Cloud . Active in grants like the Australian Cultural and Creative Activity Analysis project (LP160101724). Supervised over 10 doctoral and master's students on topics ranging from platform governance to decolonizing copyright. Current projects explore algorithmic culture, AI ethics, and fair payment models for artists. Labs/Teams: DMRC and ADM+S collaborate on automated decision-making's societal implications. Advocates for responsible AI and interdisciplinary computational methods in social sciences.

• Computational Communication
• Music Industries
• Algorithmic Culture
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Laura U. Marks is the Grant Strate University Professor in the School for the Contemporary Arts at Simon Fraser University (SFU), located on unceded Coast Salish territory. Her work bridges media art, philosophy, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on small-footprint media and intercultural studies. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and has held visiting roles at institutions like Harvard University and Zurich University for the Arts. Education: PhD (1996) and MA (1994) in Visual and Cultural Studies from the University of Rochester; BA (1987) in Art History and Sociology from Swarthmore College. Research interests include experimental media, film theory, Islamicate visual traditions, and the environmental impact of digital media. Her recent projects, funded by a Guggenheim Fellowship, explore mitigating streaming media’s carbon footprint through small-file workflows. Key publications include The Fold: From Your Body to the Cosmos (2024) and Hanan al-Cinema: Affections for the Moving Image (2015). Recent talks include keynote addresses at the Eco Media Footprints workshop (Jönköping University, 2025) and the Saudi Film Festival (2025). She co-founded the Substantial Motion Research Network (2018) and the Small File Media Festival, advocating for low-carbon media practices. Awards include the College Art Association’s Mather Award (2017) and the SFU Leadership Award (2021). She actively participates in SFU’s Faculty for Palestine and Council on Islamophobia.

• Media Art and Philosophy
• Experimental Media
• Film Theory
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Oscar Amundsen is a Professor of Organization Studies at the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning within the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences at NTNU. His research focuses on organizational change, employee-driven innovation (EDI), leadership, and organizational culture. He teaches in Master’s programs in 'Learning in Work Life and Society' and 'Management and Organisation', as well as the PhD program in Educational Science. His research emphasizes practical application of academic knowledge to improve organizations across public, private, and voluntary sectors. Key themes include fostering innovation through cultural transformation, leadership practices, and employee engagement. His recent book How to Become a Dream Organization (2025) outlines strategies for leaders to cultivate innovative and attractive workplaces. Amundsen has led research groups such as COOL (Conditions for Learning and Innovation in Higher Education and Work), COIN (Collaboration and Innovation), and LAS (Learning in Work Life and Society). His work bridges theory and practice, with publications in journals like International Journal of Learning and Change and Journal of Knowledge Management . He has authored multiple books on organizational change, innovation management, and leadership, many translated into Danish and Swedish. His outreach activities include media contributions (articles in Aftenposten , Adresseavisen , etc.), podcasts, and collaborative projects with organizations. He emphasizes translating academic insights into actionable strategies for real-world organizational challenges.

• Organizational Change
• Employee-Driven Innovation (EDI)
• Leadership
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Margherita Pagani is a Full Professor and Director of the SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence at SKEMA Business School in Paris. She holds a Ph.D. in Management and an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches). Her roles include Research Affiliate at UC Berkeley’s APEC Study Center and Advisor to the European Economic Social Committee (EESC) on virtual worlds and the Metaverse. Previously, she founded and led the MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science and the AIM Research Center at emlyon business school. She has held visiting roles at MIT, UCLA, Georgetown, NUS, and Redlands University. Education: Ph.D. (2015, Lyon), HDR (2016, Évry), MSc (1995, Bocconi), MIT Certifications (2005-2006). Research: Focuses on AI in consumer engagement, digital ecosystems, robotics in services, and metaverse applications. Over 130 publications in journals like MIS Quarterly, MIT Sloan Management Review, and Harvard Business Review. Awards: 2023 International Marketing Trends Award, 2022/2023 Top 2% Cited Scientist (Elsevier), 2009 Mobile Marketing Academic of the Year. Her work bridges AI and marketing creativity, emphasizing human-centric systems. She leads initiatives like the SKEMA AI School and organizes conferences on ethics, AI in education, and service recovery. Active in editorial roles for journals like Micro & Macro Marketing and Industrial Marketing Management . Key affiliations include the Association Française de Marketing and involvement in policy initiatives. Supervised over a dozen PhD students, focusing on AI applications in marketing and entrepreneurship.

• Artificial Intelligence for Business
• Consumer Behavior and Digital Technologies
• Digital Platforms
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Simon Colreavy Donnelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems at the University of Limerick. He is a member of the Interaction Design Centre and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, educational technology, and healthcare informatics. His work spans machine learning applications in medical data analysis, virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) for inclusive education, and deep learning techniques in chemical analysis and spectroscopy. Research Interests: His primary areas of investigation include generative AI for education equity, semisupervised learning algorithms, virtual learning environments design, and the ethical deployment of immersive technologies in healthcare and palliative care. He also explores NMR spectroscopy analysis using deep learning and develops tools for nutritional content estimation through image processing. Collaborations: His recent collaborations span international teams addressing challenges in toxicity-free online discourse (PAN 2024), semisupervised learning distribution mismatches, and VR applications for post-pandemic blended learning. His work integrates computational methods with real-world applications in education, healthcare, and chemical analysis. Labs/Teams: Active within the Interaction Design Centre at UL, his research group develops practical solutions for accessibility in digital education and healthcare systems, emphasizing user-centered design principles for extended reality applications.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual Reality
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Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth is a digital ethnographer and ARC Future Fellow leading research on mobile media, grief, and ageing at RMIT University's School of Media & Communication. Her work explores intergenerational connection, digital kinship, and loss in the Asia-Pacific. She has directed major initiatives like the Design & Creative Practice ECP Platform and co-founded the Digital Ethnography Research Centre (DERC). With over $8M in grants, she collaborates with ACMI, Intel, and international networks like Aging in Data. She supervises 20+ PhD students and advises global grief research networks. Recent projects include studies on QR codes in public spaces, co-designing ICT strategies for older adults, and digital rituals around death. Research interests span mobile media ethnography, playful urban design, and ethical digital practices. Her ARC Future Fellowship (2023-2027) investigates mobile media mourning rituals, while her Aging in Data project examines older adults' data experiences. Teaching spans 20 years across design, art, and media disciplines. Awards: ARC Future Fellowship, Japan Foundation Fellowship, Asialink Residency Key Collaborations: SSHRC (Canada), Concordia University, DORS (death online network) Labs: DERC, Museum Digital-Social Futures project Grants: 7+ ARC grants, Young and Well CRC, CCI CoE Notable outputs include works on pandemic-era QR code placemaking, WeChat's role in intergenerational care, and co-designed risk strategies for older adults' ICT use. Her creative projects like The Children's Sensorium blend art and mindfulness to support youth well-being.

• Digital Ethnography
• Mobile Media Studies
• Ageing and Technology
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Professor Ashish Sinha is a leading academic in Marketing at the UQ Business School, holding concurrent roles as Visiting Professor at the Indian School of Business and Research Fellow at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His career spans senior leadership in academia (e.g., Academic Dean of Executive Education at ISB, Interim Dean at UTS Business School) and industry (Vice President at IRI, Chicago). His research bridges theory and practice, focusing on digital transformation, AI-driven strategies, ESG impact analysis, and marketing analytics. He has pioneered frameworks for retail optimization, category management, and B2B innovation adoption, with over 30 journal articles in top-tier outlets like Journal of Marketing and Marketing Science . Research Impacts: Sinha’s work has transformed executive education programs (e.g., ISB’s #38-ranked custom programs) and driven research excellence at UTS. He is a serial entrepreneur, having founded two analytics firms acquired for their practical impact. His $240M Food Agility CRC participation highlights his role in agribusiness innovation. Awards include the Davidson Award and twice runner-up for the Gary Lilien Practice Award for applied marketing science. Key Research Themes: AI in Marketing, Digital Transformation, ESG Strategies, Consumer Sentiment Analysis Leadership Roles: Academic Dean (ISB), ADR (UTS), Head of Marketing (UNSW) Industry Experience: Analytics leadership at IRI, strategic consulting across sectors Grants/Partnerships: CI in Food Agility CRC ($240M), multiple ERA-recognized research collaborations. Advises on AI ethics, sustainable marketing, and global business strategy.

• Marketing Strategy
• Business Analytics
• Digital Transformation
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Dr. Anke Wonneberger is an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, within the Communication, Organizations and Society department. She specializes in environmental communication, media studies, and climate change discourse. Her research explores how media frames environmental issues, public perceptions of sustainability, and the role of social movements and litigation in shaping policy. She is reachable at A.Wonneberger@uva.nl and active on LinkedIn , Google Scholar , and ResearchGate . Her work bridges communication theory and practice, analyzing media coverage of climate change, agricultural biotechnology, and energy policies. Recent studies include examining polarization around biomass debates in the Netherlands and the sociotechnical imaginaries of gene editing. She also investigates innovative methods like virtual reality to enhance public engagement with environmental challenges. Key themes in her research include the interplay between economic and environmental priorities, the role of litigation in climate responsibility, and cross-platform discourse dynamics. Her publications span over two decades, demonstrating sustained focus on environmental communication and its societal impacts. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her teaching and academic contributions reflect her commitment to advancing communication science in environmental and social contexts.

• Environmental Communication
• Media Studies
• Climate Change Communication
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James Joseph Dean is a Professor of Sociology at Sonoma State University, specializing in sexualities, gender, and digital sociology. He holds a PhD from the State University of New York at Albany and a BA from Pomona College. His research examines LGBTQ+ visibility, social media influencers, and the evolving dynamics of heterosexual identities in post-closeted culture. Dean’s work includes the co-edited Routledge International Handbook of Heterosexualities Studies (2020) and his seminal book Straights: Heterosexuality in Post-Closeted Culture (2014). His current project analyzes beauty and fitness influencers on Instagram, focusing on LGBTQ+ content creation and platform precarity. His publications span topics such as hegemonic masculinity, queer theory, and the cultural construction of sexual identities. Dean’s research highlights how heterosexual individuals navigate visibility and identity in an increasingly out LGBTQ+ context, emphasizing anti-homophobias and intersectional dynamics. His advising focus is general academic guidance. Office hours are held in-person or via Zoom in Stevenson Hall 3108.

• Sexualities Studies
• Gender Studies
• Digital Sociology
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Tine Kristin Jensen is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oslo's Department of Psychology, with a part-time affiliation at the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies. She specializes in child trauma, PTSD treatment, and developmental psychology, focusing on interventions for youth exposed to violence, disasters, and terrorism. Dr. Jensen co-leads major trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) implementation projects across Europe and conducts research on unaccompanied refugee minors and digital mental health interventions for war-affected children. Education: Cand. psychol. (University of Oslo, 1986) Approved specialist in clinical psychology (Norwegian Psychological Association, 1996) Dr. Psychol. (PhD, University of Oslo, 2005; thesis: Suspicions of Child Sexual Abuse) Her research interests span trauma treatment efficacy, post-traumatic stress symptom dynamics, and cultural influences on psychological recovery. She has pioneered studies on parental experiences of terrorism (e.g., Utøya attack survivors) and developed digital tools like apps to complement TF-CBT for adolescents. Dr. Jensen also addresses systemic challenges in child mental health services, including therapist burnout and resource allocation. Recent work explores social media literacy's role in youth mental health and evaluates stepped-care models for trauma survivors. She collaborates internationally with institutions like Drexel University and Denver University, contributing to global PTSD treatment guidelines. Key projects include: Implementation of TF-CBT in Norwegian child mental health clinics Treatment outcomes for unaccompanied asylum-seeking minors Longitudinal studies on terror survivors' mental health Development of trauma-focused interventions for online abuse victims Dr. Jensen actively contributes to Nordic psychology policy as a journal editor and sits on scientific committees for organizations like ECOTS. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public health policy to improve care for traumatized children and families.

• Clinical Psychology
• Child Trauma
• Developmental Psychology
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Giulio Cimini is Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics in the Department of Physics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and a Research Associate at the 'Enrico Fermi' Research Center. He is a statistical physicist with a strong interdisciplinary focus on complex networks and their applications in socio-economic systems. His research interests include: Statistical Physics of Complex Networks Reconstruction and Validation of Economic Networks Social Network Interactions and Financial Markets Systemic Risk and Financial Contagion Scientific Success, Fitness, and Complexity Adaptive Social Recommendation Codon Usage Bias and Protein Interaction Networks His recent publications reveal a strong trend in applying statistical physics to real-world networks, particularly in finance and social systems. Key themes include the modeling of systemic risk in supply chains and financial networks, the dynamics of collective action on platforms like Reddit (e.g., the GameStop short squeeze), and the development of network reconstruction methods using maximum entropy and optimal transport frameworks. His work often combines empirical analysis with theoretical modeling. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Associate Editor, Frontiers in Physics – Interdisciplinary Physics Board Member, Network Science Society Member, Council of the Complex Systems Society Steering Committee, CCS/Italy He has advised or collaborated with numerous researchers, particularly in projects related to economic networks and complex systems. His work has been supported by Italian national grants such as PRIN and PNRR. He leads or co-leads research projects including RENet and C2T. His research is conducted within interdisciplinary teams involving physicists, economists, and computer scientists, often in collaboration with institutions like ISC-CNR, IMT Lucca, and the Network Science community.

• Statistical Physics
• Complex Networks
• Economic Networks
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Dr hab. Krzysztof Węcel serves as Professor and current Head of the Department of Economic Informatics at Poznan University of Economics and Business (UEP), appointed on October 4, 2024. His primary affiliation spans over 25 years with UEP's Department of Economic Informatics, which maintains one of Poland's longest-running academic websites since 1998. He holds dual recognition through habilitation from University of Potsdam (2020) and professorship conferred by UEP (June 24, 2020). His academic milestones: Habilitation degree in Economic Informatics, University of Potsdam (2020) Professor title, Poznan University of Economics and Business (2020) Węcel's research centers on Semantic Technologies and data quality assessment across multilingual Wikipedia, with emphasis on company information verification, citation analysis, and open data applications. His work bridges Big Data analytics with practical business solutions, particularly in maritime logistics where he pioneered evolutionary algorithm-based AIS data processing. Current investigations focus on generative AI's dual role in creating and combating disinformation, including ChatGPT's impact on academic writing and fake news propagation. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant trends: First, systematic analysis of Wikipedia's reliability across languages during crises like the pandemic and Ukraine war. Second, development of AI-driven fact-checking frameworks (e.g., OpenFact project's CLEF 2023 victory). Third, exploration of generative AI's societal impact ranging from student creativity to disinformation campaigns. Scientific awards received: Best Paper Award at ICIST 2017 Conference Award for most innovative article at NATCON 2018 conference Microsoft Azure for Research Award (2016) As academic advisor, he leads the 'Semantic Technologies' diploma seminar attracting high-achieving students, with participants winning the 29th UEP Foundation Competition (2025) and Eurostat's Web Intelligence Challenge (2024). His grant portfolio includes the 'Maritime Big Brother' project (2017) for ship voyage prediction using AIS data and Microsoft Azure funding for Wikipedia quality enhancement. Ongoing initiatives include OpenFact (fake news detection) and GOBLIN projects. He actively collaborates with SKN Data Science student circle (evidenced by 2024/2025 inaugural meeting) and international consortia like CLEF and QOD workshops. Departmental leadership involves managing the OpenFact research team that achieved top results in CheckThat! Lab competitions, alongside maritime data analytics groups applying evolutionary algorithms to shipping networks.

• Semantic Technologies
• Linked Open Data
• Big Data Analytics
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