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Luis HernanView profile

Lecturer

• Narrative Architecture
• Critical Theory
• Digital Cultures
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Dr. Luis Hernan serves as Lecturer in Spatial Narratives at the University of Sheffield's School of Architecture and Landscape, concurrently holding leadership positions as Deputy Director of Postgraduate Research and Lead of the PhD by Design programme. He co-edits the open-access journal field: and contributes to institutional initiatives including the SSoA Feminist Library and curriculum decolonization efforts, demonstrating deep integration within the university's academic ecosystem. Education: PhD in Architecture, Newcastle University MSc in Architecture, Newcastle University BA in Architecture, Mexico (institution unspecified) His research investigates narrative as fundamental to architectural and urban experience, critically examining how stories shape spatial understanding through Latin American literary traditions. Key trajectories include utopian domesticities in smart technologies, Mexico-US border spatial politics through science fiction tropes, and deindustrialization narratives in Northern England. His transdisciplinary methodology uniquely fuses critical theory with creative practice in photography, poetry, and ficto-critical writing. Publication analysis reveals consistent thematic evolution from digital spatial atmospheres (2012-2016) toward decolonial border studies and Empire critiques (2018-2023), with increasing emphasis on anti-racist praxis and climate-responsive urbanism. Collaborative patterns show sustained partnerships with Ramirez-Figueroa on border technologies and Cheatle on anti-racist architecture, while solo works develop his monograph on Silicon Valley's spatial narratives. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials Advising focuses on doctoral research in narrative architecture, decolonial theory, and speculative futures, though specific supervisees aren't named. Grant history isn't detailed, but collaborative publications indicate participation in bio-materialism projects (e.g., bacteria-based soil engineering) and digital humanities initiatives. He contributes to the Spaces, Culture and Politics Research Group and has collaborated on living systems projects involving bacterial hygromorphs and protocell research, suggesting engagement with interdisciplinary labs exploring biological computation and responsive materials at the architecture-technology interface.

• Power engineering
• Energy harvesting
• Low power design
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Toru Tanzawa is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Information, Production, and Systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo (2002) and maintains an active research laboratory focused on power electronics and energy harvesting systems. His professional memberships include IEEE and IEICE, and he has served on various technical committees including the IEICE Electronics Society's Integrated Circuit Research Committee and the IEEE ESSCIRC Technical Program Committee. Professor Tanzawa's research focuses on low-power analog circuits , energy harvesting , greening of integrated circuits , IoT systems , power management , and circuit design . His work bridges theoretical circuit analysis with practical implementations for real-world applications, particularly in memory systems and energy-constrained environments. He has pioneered numerous innovations in switched-capacitor converters, charge pump circuits, and power management solutions for NAND flash memory and IoT devices. His publication record shows a clear progression from fundamental circuit theory to practical implementations, with recent work focusing on energy harvesting from thermoelectric generators, microwave wireless power transfer, and ultra-low-voltage operation. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in power conversion efficiency, particularly in the 1-100 μW range relevant for IoT applications. His publications span top venues including IEEE journals and conferences like VLSI Symposium. Test of Time Award, Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits (2023) IEEE Fellow (2016) Professor Tanzawa leads an active research group with numerous industry collaborations. His current research projects include "Understanding the operation principle of boost converters from extremely low voltage and application to IoT terminals" (2022-2025), funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He has also secured multiple patents related to power conversion circuits and rectenna systems. His laboratory maintains strong connections with semiconductor industry leaders, particularly in memory technology and power management ICs.

• Cognitive Science
• Conversation Analysis
• Gesture Studies
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Hiromichi Hosoma is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where he has been teaching since 2019. Previously, he was affiliated with The University of Shiga Prefecture's School of Human Cultures from 1995 to 2019. He holds a Doctor of Science degree from Kyoto University Graduate School and specializes in the study of human interaction through bodily movements, gestures, and multimodal communication. Professor Hosoma's research focuses on how multiple people coordinate their bodily movements and spatial awareness in various settings including daily conversations, traditional performing arts, and caregiving situations. His work spans cognitive science, social psychology, linguistics, and social welfare, with particular attention to interaction analysis, conversation analysis, gesture studies, onomatopoeia, and elderly care. He investigates how speech and gesture work together to create shared understanding in social contexts, examining phenomena from mundane activities like card games and page-turning to specialized settings like tap dance instruction and dementia care. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on multimodal interaction across diverse contexts, with recent work examining latency in telecommunication, weight representation through touch, and deaf-hearing interaction in dance instruction. His publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach that bridges cognitive science with practical applications in healthcare and cultural analysis. Professor Hosoma has secured multiple research grants from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including his current project on home care for elderly people with dementia (2025-2028). He is an active member of the Japanese Cognitive Science Society, Qualitative Research in Psychology, and the Japanese Association of the Sociolinguistic Sciences, contributing to both academic discourse and public understanding through book reviews and media commentary on manga, animation, and visual culture.

Nathaniel HathawayView profile

Assistant Professor

• Epigenetics
• Chemical Biology
• Gene Expression
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Nathaniel Hathaway , PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy , UNC-Chapel Hill, and a member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research bridges chemical biology and epigenetics to unravel molecular mechanisms governing gene expression , with a focus on chromatin dynamics and heterochromatin formation . Education: Undergraduate degree magna cum laude (2001), Michelson-Morley Research Competition winner (2000). Hathaway's lab pioneers chemical epigenetic modifiers (CEMs) that harness endogenous chromatin machinery via dCas9 targeting to regulate gene expression. His work also involves high-throughput drug discovery for epigenetic inhibitors in cancer and other diseases. Recent publications highlight CRISPR-CEM fusion systems , PROTAC-based PRC2 degradation , and computational models of heterochromatin . Key awards: CBMC Teaching Recognition (2016, 2017) IBM Junior Faculty Development Award (2017) AACP New Investigator Award (2016) Hathaway's research integrates protein bioengineering , synthetic chemistry , and mammalian models to address fundamental questions in epigenetic memory and develop translational therapies for cancer.

• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Signal Processing
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Carlos Guerrero Mosquera is a Contracted Professor at La Salle School of Engineering, Department of Engineering, La Salle University. His research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and signal processing, with particular emphasis on brain imaging techniques and cognitive processes. Dr. Guerrero Mosquera's research interests span multiple areas including: Electroencephalogram (EEG) signal processing and analysis Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) applications in neuroscience Cognitive fatigue and sleep deprivation effects on brain function Neuroergonomics and human performance monitoring Machine learning applications for biomedical signal processing Epileptic seizure detection and characterization His recent publication activity demonstrates a strong focus on multimodal neuroimaging approaches, particularly combining EEG and fNIRS to study cognitive processes. His work has increasingly incorporated machine learning techniques for signal processing and classification, with applications ranging from medical diagnostics to urban soundscapes analysis. The research shows a consistent thread of investigating brain connectivity changes during cognitive tasks and fatigue states, with significant contributions to noise reduction methods in neuroimaging data. Dr. Guerrero Mosquera has been actively involved in several research projects: Human-Environment Research (2022-2025) funded by Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca MENTALTIC: Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Mental Health (2021) Deep learning for classification of anomalous acoustic events in real urban and suburban environments (2020) His laboratory work focuses on developing and optimizing methods for neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis, with particular expertise in handling noisy signals and improving the reliability of brain imaging techniques. He maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 2005 to present, showing increased productivity in recent years with multiple publications in 2023 alone.

Günther StockerView profile

Professor

• Modern German Literature
• Austrian Literature from 19th Century to Present
• Literature and Culture of the Cold War
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Univ.-Prof. Günther Stocker (b. 1966) is a Full Professor at the Institute of German Studies , University of Vienna, specializing in Modern German Literature and Cold War Cultural Studies . His research bridges postwar Austrian literature (1945–present), 19th–21st century Austrian cultural history , and digital reading practices . Current Research: Listening to Literature (audiobook studies), Books on Screen (digital literacy), and Internationalization of Vienna's Literary Networks (1960–1990) Key Projects: Virtual Library Internationale Zone , Die Welten des Peter Henisch (2025), and Academic Reading in Digital Age (2022) His Google Scholar profile reveals 15+ recent publications analyzing: Social media reading (2025) and digital vs print cognitive impacts (2024) Cold War literary transfer (2025) and postwar Austrian identity (2020) Screen-based reading challenges (2023) and audiobook engagement (2024) Scientific Recognition: 1997 Salzburg Kulturfonds Prize for literary research 2001–2004 APART Stipendium (Austrian Academy of Sciences) Contributor to Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften projects Teaching Leadership: 2022– Vice-Head of German Philology Study Programme , University of Vienna 2025W: Courses on Antikriegsliteratur and Contemporary Austrian Fiction 2025S: Austrian Cultural History and Digital Reading Culture

Quinn BesfordView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nanomedicine
• Fluorescence-Sensing Technologies
• Biomolecular Corona
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Dr. Quinn Besford serves as Group Leader for Functional Polymer Architectures and Research Cluster Leader for Bio-Applied Polymers at the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF), part of the Division of Physical Chemistry and Physics of Polymers within the Nanostructured Materials department. With a PhD in physical/theoretical chemistry from the University of Melbourne (2016), Dr. Besford has established an internationally recognized research program focusing on nanomedicine and fluorescence-sensing technologies. Dr. Besford's research centers on two innovative areas: 1) Nanomedicine , where they investigate biomolecular corona formation to develop glycogen-based nanoparticles that avoid immune recognition for targeted therapeutic delivery; and 2) Fluorescence-Sensing Technologies , where they design polymers with integrated fluorophores that change optical properties in response to conformational changes, enabling high-resolution spatial mapping of physicochemical processes. Their work bridges fundamental polymer science with practical biomedical applications. Analysis of recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strong focus on polymer brush conformation, glycogen nanoparticles, and FRET-based sensing systems, with publications spanning high-impact journals including Small, Nanoscale, Advanced Functional Materials, and Angewandte Chemie. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in polymer architectures for biomedical applications. Award Highlights: 2022 IPF Innovation Prize for 'The Development of Mechanofluorescent Polymer Brush Surfaces' 2022 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from Australian Research Council 2019 Ludwig Leichhardt Memorial Fellowship from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Dr. Besford currently supervises a vibrant research group of 10 students and 3 postdocs, supported by multiple active grants from DFG, ARC, and EU programs. The lab specializes in advanced polymer synthesis techniques (ATRP, RAFT), fluorescence imaging (FLIM, CLSM), and nanomaterial characterization (AFM, SAXS), creating an environment for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research at the interface of materials science and biomedicine. The Besford Lab maintains strong industry and academic collaborations, with research directions focused on developing highly functional polymeric nanoparticles for cancer therapy, investigating protein recruitment mechanisms in biomolecular coronas, and creating advanced sensing platforms for cellular processes.

Pedro RebeloView profile

Professor

• Sound Art
• Sonic Arts
• Soundwalking
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Pedro Rebelo is a Professor at the Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC) at Queen's University Belfast, where he leads innovative research at the intersection of sound art, technology, and community engagement. His work spans participatory sound projects, locative media installations, and socially engaged artistic practices that explore the relationship between sound, place, and identity. Rebelo's research interests focus on soundwalking, participatory sound projects, and socially engaged arts. He develops innovative methodologies for exploring everyday sound practices through projects like Som da Maré in Rio de Janeiro's favelas and Belfast Soundwalks, which use GPS-enabled mobile technologies to create site-specific listening experiences. His work bridges ethnographic research with artistic practice, examining how sound mediates our experience of place and community. His creative output demonstrates consistent exploration of distributed interaction in public spaces, from Game Play for Noisy Crowds to immersive installations like the Barnardo's Fostering and Adoption project. These works reveal his commitment to making sonic arts accessible while investigating fundamental questions about listening, participation, and the social dimensions of sound. Rebelo has secured significant funding including from the Arts and Humanities Research Council's Cultural Engagement Fund for the Belfast Soundwalks project, developed in collaboration with Belfast City Council and the Institute for Collaborative Research in the Humanities. His research connects with community organizations to create meaningful public engagement through sound. As director of SARC, Rebelo oversees a vibrant research environment focused on sonic arts, where he develops both theoretical frameworks and practical applications for sound in public spaces, fostering connections between academic research, artistic practice, and community needs.

Alan W. ChiuView profile

Professor

• Neural Engineering
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Neuroprosthetics
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Dr. Alan W. Chiu serves as Professor and Samuel F. Hulbert Endowed Chair in the Department of Biology & Biomedical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where he specializes in neural engineering applications for neurological rehabilitation and assistive technologies. His academic credentials include: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Toronto (2006) MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Toronto (2002) BASc in Engineering Science from University of Toronto (2000) Dr. Chiu's research centers on developing neural models and brain-computer interfaces (BCI) to restore functionality for individuals with neurological disabilities. His work integrates oscillator-based neural modeling with real-time BCI systems, focusing on neuroprosthetics and error-correction mechanisms in cognitive tasks. Current projects explore mixed reality environments for prosthetic control and strategies to mitigate sensory distractors in BCI applications. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a dual trajectory: advancing BCI robustness through machine learning-enhanced signal processing (particularly in SSVEP and ERP paradigms), while simultaneously innovating biomedical engineering education through interdisciplinary curriculum design. His research consistently bridges theoretical neural modeling with practical assistive device implementation. His primary honor is the Samuel F. Hulbert Endowed Chair. Additional distinctions may exist but are not documented in the source material. Dr. Chiu actively mentors undergraduate researchers as supervisor of year-round and summer projects, building on his prior role as co-director of Rose-Hulman's Independent Project/Research Opportunities Program (IPROP). He contributes to accreditation standards as BMES Commissioner for ABET's Engineering Accreditation Commission, though specific grant funding details remain undisclosed. His research group focuses on translating neural engineering concepts into functional prototypes, with particular emphasis on EEG-based control systems and cognitive error detection frameworks for communication assistance.

Cristina EnacheView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• Landscape Architecture
• Cultural Heritage
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Cristina Enache serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Urban and Landscape Design within the Faculty of Urban Planning at Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism (UAUIM) in Bucharest, Romania. She is also affiliated with the Doctoral School of Urban Planning, contributing to advanced academic training and research supervision. Her professional profile reflects deep engagement with both theoretical discourse and practical application in urban landscape design. Department of Urban and Landscape Design, Faculty of Urban Planning Doctoral School of Urban Planning affiliation UAUIM (Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism) Dr. Enache's research centers on the evolving relationship between physical landscapes and human experience, with special emphasis on how digital technologies and social media transform urban spaces and social interactions. Her work explores the concept of 'Space SELFIEfication' and examines how urban landscapes function as repositories of cultural memory while adapting to contemporary social dynamics. She investigates the tension between globalization's homogenizing effects and communities' efforts to maintain distinctive spatial identities through landscape interventions. Analysis of her recent scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory from traditional landscape architecture concerns toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of digital mediation of spatial experience. Her publications consistently address contemporary urban phenomena, with particular attention to how social media platforms reshape public space usage and perception. The thematic evolution in her work demonstrates growing focus on refugee integration strategies, urban resilience, and the social dimensions of landscape design in recent years. 2nd Prize – East Park Cluj International Competition Prize of the Register of Urban Planners of Romania (2009) Nomination for the RoGBC Award 2014 and 2015 Dr. Enache actively contributes to significant research initiatives including DANUrB+ (building regional resilience through Danube's cultural heritage), where she coordinates practical applications and student projects. Her involvement in the INNOMINCU project on university research innovation and earlier DANUrB research demonstrates sustained commitment to applied research. She has also contributed to urban development planning for multiple Romanian towns, translating theoretical insights into tangible urban improvements through student engagement in real-world projects addressing cultural heritage preservation and landscape identity.

Alastair F. DonaldsonView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Compilers
• Verification
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Alastair F. Donaldson is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, where he leads the Multicore Programming Group. His primary affiliation is with Imperial College London's Department of Computing within the broader Faculty of Engineering structure. He serves as a Program Committee Member for major conferences including ASE, PLDI, and POPL. His research spans Programming Languages , Compilers , Verification , Testing , and Multicore Programming , with significant contributions to randomized testing techniques. He pioneered GraphicsFuzz (acquired by Google in 2018) and developed innovative approaches like grammar mutation for parser testing, metamorphic fuzzing for C++ libraries, and specialized tools for GPU API validation. His work bridges theoretical foundations with industrial impact, particularly in compiler correctness and GPU computing. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward fuzzing infrastructure development (40%), GPU/compiler testing (30%), and formal methods integration (30%). His research increasingly focuses on large-scale automated testing for complex systems including WebGPU, Dafny, and Rust, while maintaining rigorous theoretical grounding in concurrency models and memory semantics. Donaldson has held significant leadership roles including General Chair for PLDI 2020 and Program Chair for ECOOP. His research has been supported through conference organizational roles and industrial collaborations, notably the GraphicsFuzz spinout. He actively contributes to the PL community through mentoring initiatives like PLMW and community-building efforts such as The PLDI Song. He leads the Multicore Programming Group at Imperial College London, focusing on practical tools for compiler and GPU driver validation. The group's work combines theoretical program analysis with real-world testing frameworks, maintaining strong industry connections through projects adopted by Google and other technology companies.

• South Slavic Literatures
• Comics Studies
• Translation Studies
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Mgr. Pavel Pilch, Ph.D. serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Slavic Studies within the Faculty of Arts at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic profile combines teaching expertise in South Slavic languages with specialized research in Yugoslavian comics and contemporary Balkan literatures, supported by certification as a court interpreter for Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian languages since 2019. Dr. Pilch completed his academic formation at Masaryk University with a Ph.D. in Theory and History of Slavic Literatures (2021), preceded by Mgr. (2013) and Bc. (2011) degrees in Croatian Language and Literature, and a Bc. in Czech Language and Literature (2010). His graduate theses examined linguistic taboos and translation challenges across Slavic languages, establishing foundations for his current scholarly trajectory. His research centers on Yugoslavian comics history and contemporary Serbian literary production, with significant contributions to translation studies and Balkan cultural analysis. Methodologically, Pilch integrates textual criticism with sociolinguistic frameworks, particularly examining swearing as cross-cultural communication barriers. His fieldwork includes academic residencies at Dubrovnik's Centre for Advanced Academic Studies (2014, 2016) and Belgrade University (2015), focusing on language policy and literary traditions within South Slavic contexts. Analysis of Pilch's 2023-2025 publications reveals expanding interdisciplinary engagement, from core comics studies (e.g., Kája Saudek's narrative techniques) to emerging digital humanities applications (AI in language pedagogy) and urban cultural studies (Brno pub transformations). His work consistently addresses intercultural communication challenges across Slavic linguistic spaces, with increasing attention to visual narrative forms and contemporary cultural phenomena. Dr. Pilch received recognition in 2014 through an Honorable Mention in the Jiří Levý Competition for his Croatian literary translation. Jiří Levý Competition - Honorable Mention (2014) As a supervisor, he currently guides master's theses including research on cybertext variables in Czech-Russian language comparison. His grant portfolio demonstrates sustained institutional support through Masaryk University's Specific Research program since 2021, with principal investigator roles in projects examining Slavic cultural border zones (2023-2025), historical epochs in Slavic cultures (2022), and professional writing for Slavic scholars (2022). Slavic Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the Border of Three Civilizations (MUNI/A/1632/2024) Identity, equivalence and otherness in Slavic languages (MUNI/A/1479/2023) Ideology in Slavic Literatures and Cultures (MUNI/A/1349/2022) Historical Epochs in Slavic Cultures (MUNI/A/1335/2022) Pilch actively contributes to scholarly communities through the Brno-based Porta Balkanica association and co-organization of the annual Croatianist Meetings in Brno, fostering regional networks in South Slavic studies while maintaining collaborative ties with Dubrovnik's academic institutions and Belgrade University's summer programs.

Constance SmithView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Anthropology
• Material Culture Studies
• African Urbanization
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Dr. Constance Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Manchester, specializing in the anthropology of architecture, urban change, and material culture. Her research focuses on African cities (Nairobi, Kampala, Addis Ababa) and London, examining how built environments shape perceptions of the past and future. She leads a UKRI Future Leader Fellowship project analyzing high-rise buildings in London and Nairobi as sites of community and failure. Her work integrates global urban theory with material culture studies, often collaborating with artists and urban practitioners. Affiliations: Manchester Urban Institute, Thomas Ashton Institute, Sustainable Futures Initiative Smith holds a PhD in Anthropology from UCL and was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Institute for Global Prosperity. She has exhibited work at the National Museums of Kenya and contributed to collaborative books. Her expertise aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable cities, inequality reduction, and climate action. Research Interests: Urban materiality, temporalities of change, community solidarity in built environments, and the intersection of art/research practice. Her work critiques urban development narratives by centering marginalized voices and material histories. Key Projects: Long-term fieldwork on Nairobi’s urban landscapes, exhibitions exploring material culture, and a comparative analysis of high-rise living across global cities. Recent articles address urban security, post-disaster recovery, and digital infrastructure’s role in time perception. Awards: Royal Anthropological Institute Fellow (2018), Firth Award (2016) She has organized conferences on urban futures and delivered invited talks on topics like ‘fake buildings’ and post-Grenfell housing critiques. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through exhibitions and collaborative publishing.

Vincent NardizziView profile

Professor

• English Renaissance Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• Ecotheory
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Vincent Nardizzi is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia , with research expertise in English Renaissance literature , Shakespeare studies , ecotheory , plant studies , queer studies , and early modern science studies . He is a founding member of the research network Oecologies: Inhabiting Premodern Worlds and an associate member of UBC’s Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice . Education: BA from University of Pennsylvania (1995), PhD from Duke University (2001) Current Research: Botanical biography of Thomasin Tunstall (orchid studies), early modern lunar/solar reconceptions, speculative natural history Publications: Two monographs - Wooden Os (2013) and Marvellous Vegetables (2025), plus numerous edited collections and 20+ peer-reviewed articles Research Focus examines intersections between ecological anxiety and queer embodiment in premodern contexts. His work combines word/image analysis with material culture studies to re-examine botanical texts as intellectual resources for counter-histories of embodiment. Current projects explore plant-human entanglements , lunar literary science , and vegetal biographies . Awards & Grants : 2024 Killam Research Prize 2018 Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award 2014-15 Peter Wall Institute residency Multiple SSHRC Canada grants Folger Shakespeare Library funding Bibliographical Society of America support

• Fuel Cells
• Advanced Batteries
• Nano-materials
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Professor Jian Xie is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, based in Indianapolis (courtesy affiliation in West Lafayette). He joined Purdue in 2007 and was promoted to full professor in 2015. His work focuses on clean energy technologies, including fuel cell catalysts and battery materials. Education: Ph.D. Chemistry/Electrochemistry, Miami University, 1999 M.S. Chemistry/Electrochemistry, University of South Dakota, 1996 B.S. Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, 1982 Research Interests: Fuel Cells & Advanced Batteries Nano-materials for Energy Storage Hydrogen Storage Solutions Clean-coal and CO₂ Treatment Technologies Electrochemical Catalyst Design Publications: Over 15 high-impact papers in journals like Journal of the American Chemical Society , Nature Catalysis , and Energy & Environmental Science , focusing on catalyst innovation for fuel cells and batteries. Awards: Research Frontiers Trailblazer Award (IUPUI, 2015) Abraham M. Max Distinguished Professor Award (2014) Professional Experience: Principal Research Scientist at Battelle Memorial Institute (2006–2007) Senior Electrochemist at Cabot Corp (2004–2006) Research Associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2001–2004) Labs/Teams: Leads the Jian Xie Group, focusing on electrochemical energy systems and nanomaterials.