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Lena SpringerView profile

Academic

• History and Philosophy of Science
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Ethnography of Medical Practices
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Lena Springer is a Research Associate in the History and Philosophy of Science at King’s College London, affiliated with the Department of Theology & Religious Studies and the Lau China Institute. Her work focuses on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), indigenous botanical knowledge, and the intersection of environmental cosmology with healing practices. She leads the ERC-funded Cosmological Visionaries project exploring climate change responses in China-Russia border regions. Education: D.Phil. in Sinology from the University of Vienna (focus: transmission of scientific heritage in China). Research includes ethnographic fieldwork across China’s ethnic regions, examining multi-ethnic folk medicines and materia medica histories. She has held roles as Senior Research Fellow at Sichuan University and Affiliate of the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Social Anthropology. Research interests include biosocial interactions in indigenous sciences, the preservation of traditional medical landscapes, and academic migration dynamics. Her forthcoming book Arztgeschichten adopts a biographical approach to 20th-century TCM evolution, while her database work bridges historical pharma-recipes with modern drug development. Funding comes from the Wellcome Trust, EU Synergy Grants, and institutions in China/Taiwan. Teaching includes Sinology, pharmacognosy, and narrative-biographical methods. Public engagement includes media commentary on TCM innovations and heritage preservation projects.

Dina El-ZanfalyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Embodied Interaction
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Dina El-Zanfaly serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where she directs the hyperSENSE: Embodied Computations Lab. Her work bridges computational design and human-centered interaction, focusing on how physicality shapes sensory experiences and cognitive processes through intelligent systems. Education: PhD in Design and Computation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Master of Science in Design and Computation, MIT (Fulbright scholar) Her research critically examines computational methods for augmenting sensory perception, with emphasis on embodied sense-making in hybrid environments. She investigates co-creative interactions between humans and intelligent systems, exploring how computational tools empower designers and non-designers to shape products, social spaces, and interconnected technologies. Key questions address mutual learning between humans and machines through improvisation and creative production. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in mixed reality interfaces, AI-augmented skill acquisition (particularly in crafts and welding), and tangible co-creation with generative AI. Her work consistently integrates physical computing with mindfulness applications and privacy-aware smart environments, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across education, manufacturing, and therapeutic contexts. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholarship As lab director, El-Zanfaly mentors students in computational making and embodied interaction projects. Her research is supported through initiatives like Fab Lab Egypt and collaborations with MIT, where she co-founded the Computational Making Group. She chairs major conferences including Fab15 in Egypt and serves on the DESFORUM program committee, indicating significant leadership in maker education and design research communities. She founded and leads the hyperSENSE Lab at CMU, which investigates computational embodiment through projects like Origami Sensei and Sand-in-the-loop. Previously, she co-established the Computational Making Group at MIT and co-founded Fab Lab Egypt (the first community maker space in North Africa/Arab world), demonstrating sustained commitment to global maker ecosystems and interdisciplinary team building.

Darshana Sreedhar MiniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Feminist Media Studies
• Transnational Cinemas
• South Asian Cinema
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Darshana Sreedhar Mini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she teaches and conducts research at the intersection of feminist media, gender & sexuality studies, transnational media, migrant media, and South Asian screen cultures. She is also the Director for Media and Gender Justice at the 4W Initiative and holds affiliations with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Center for Visual Cultures, Center for South Asia, and the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice. Ph.D., Division of Cinema and Media Studies, University of Southern California M.Phil., Center for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (CSSSC), India Dr. Mini’s research centers on Global Media Cultures, Transnational Cinemas and Migration, South Asian Cinema, and Feminist Media. Her work critically examines soft-porn cinema in India, media publics, censorship, labor in the entertainment sector, and migrant media practices. Her first book, Rated A: Soft-Porn Cinema and Mediations of Desire in India (UC Press, 2024), is a groundbreaking study that combines archival and ethnographic methods to explore the social and cultural impact of Malayalam soft-porn from the 1970s to the 2000s. Her second book project, Telegeographies of Indian Migration , investigates media flows between South Asia and Southeast Asia, focusing on colonial-era labor migration and its lasting effects on identity and community formation. Her recent publications span a diverse range of topics including South Asian pornographies, digital intimacy, anti-caste activism, #MeToo and intersectional feminism, transnational empathy in cinema, and media infrastructures. These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, feminist, and decolonial scholarship that challenges dominant canons in film and media studies. Edward Cameron Dimock, Jr. Prize in the Indian Humanities, AIIS, 2024 Early Career Award, NCA, 2024 Race, Ethnicity and Indigeneity Fellow, IRH, UW-Madison, 2024 Byerly Award for Feminist Political Economy, ICA, 2023 First Book Award, The Center for Humanities, UW-Madison, 2022 SCMS Student Writing Award, 2017 Dr. Mini has been actively involved in academic service and leadership, including directing the Media and Gender Justice initiative, co-organizing seminars on migrant media, and contributing to feminist and anti-caste scholarship. Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She also leads a significant grant-funded project as Principal Investigator for the 'South Asian Film and Media Collection' at UW-Madison. She is a key member of several collaborative research environments, including the Center for Visual Cultures and Performance Studies (CVCPS), the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theatre Research (WCFTR), and the 4W Initiative, where she directs programming on media and gender justice. These affiliations reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary, socially engaged scholarship and the creation of inclusive academic communities.

Jose Antonio Hinojos MoralesView profile

Researcher

• Pictorial languages and procedures
• Landscape theory
• Nature and culture relationships
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Jose Antonio Hinojos Morales is a contemporary artist and researcher affiliated with Miguel Hernández University of Elche, where he completed his PhD in 2020. His academic work focuses on contemporary painting practices within the broader context of visual arts research. His research interests center around pictorial languages and procedures in contemporary contexts , with particular emphasis on the relationship between landscape, nature, and culture. He investigates how landscapes function as cultural constructs and explores innovative methodologies in the representation of the human face through art. His work also engages with decolonial thought and aesthetics, media archaeology, and expanded painting techniques. Hinojos Morales' artistic output demonstrates significant trends in contemporary Spanish art, particularly in the exploration of spiritual, philosophical, and scientific concepts through visual media. His work often challenges conventional perceptions and hegemonic epistemological positions, creating dialogues between traditional and contemporary artistic approaches. Second place, VIII International Painting Competition 'Miradas 2018', Chicago (USA), 2018 Second Prize, XIX Pastor Calpena Painting Prize, Aspe (Alicante), 2015 First Prize, XLVI National Painting Contest Vila de Sant Joan d'Alacant, 2013 First Prize, III National Painting Competition No to Fear, La Nucía (Alicante), 2013 Third Prize, XVII National Painting Competition City of Antequera, Antequera (Málaga), 2013 As an educator and researcher, Hinojos Morales has coordinated the Altea Artistic Residency program, directing multiple landscape-focused scholarship-residencies that support emerging artists. His work bridges academic research with professional artistic practice, contributing to both scholarly discourse and the contemporary art scene in Spain.

Tariq ButtView profile

Professor

• Biological Control
• Natural Products
• Entomopathogenic Fungi
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Professor Tariq Butt of Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering leads the Biocontrol and Natural Products (BANP) group , focusing on entomopathogenic fungi and natural product-based biopesticides for managing pests impacting food security , human health , and agriculture . He co-directs the Natural Products BioHub and Health Technology Solutions Research Institute . His cross-disciplinary research includes collaborations with Dr Joel Loveridge (Chemistry) for chemical ecology, Professor Chedly Tizoui (Engineering) for plant-based molluscicides, and Professor Dan Eastwood (Biosciences) for fungal biocontrol. Externally, he works with experts in Greece, Brazil, Turkey, Saudi Arabia , and companies like Certis Belchim and Lallemand . Recent publications highlight his work on fungal volatile organic compounds for pest control, mosquito repellents , and microbial consortia to reduce chemical dependencies. He has supervised over 35 PhD/MSc students and contributed to 174+ peer-reviewed articles and 14 book chapters .

• Phenomenology
• Classical Phenomenology
• Phenomenological Aesthetics
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Hans Reiner Sepp is a researcher at the Centre for Theoretical Studies (CTS) of Charles University and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, and at the Institute of Philosophy and Religious Studies (ÚFaR) of the Faculty of Arts of Charles University in Prague. He serves as an advisor to the Husserl Archive in Freiburg since 1982 and holds multiple editorial roles in international phenomenological journals. His academic background includes German studies and philosophy at the University of Munich (1974-1980), a 1991 dissertation on Husserl's transcendental phenomenological reconstruction of life, and ongoing habilitation research on reality experiences in Nietzsche and Schopenhauer. His scholarly identity centers on classical phenomenology with specialized expertise in Husserl, Heidegger, Fink, and Patočka. Sepp's research explores the concept of 'world' across phenomenological traditions, phenomenological aesthetics, and intercultural philosophy. His work critically examines epoché, transcendence, gender differences, and the crisis of sciences through comparative analyses of key phenomenologists. He demonstrates particular originality in bridging Husserl's transcendental framework with Nietzschean and Schopenhauerian thought. His 1997-1999 publications reveal consistent thematic evolution: early works establish foundational analyses of Husserl's school and gender phenomenology, while later articles develop sophisticated investigations into Fink's speculative ontology, Patočka's political phenomenology, and Nietzsche's aesthetics. This trajectory shows deepening engagement with phenomenological method's boundaries across cultural and disciplinary contexts. Sepp actively shapes the field through his role as co-publisher and secretary of the Orbis Phaenomenologicus book series, secretary general of the Society for Intercultural Philosophy, and chairman of the Zen Academy in Freiburg. He organizes international colloquia while serving on editorial boards for Phainomena (Ljubljana), Recherches Husserliennes (Brussels), Phänomenologische Forschungen (Freiburg/Munich), and Escritos de Filosofia (Buenos Aires). His institutional presence extends to the Phenomenology Group (Vienna) and Nietzsche Research Community (Halle), where he contributes to defining contemporary phenomenological discourse through collaborative projects and critical editions of phenomenological texts.

Peter KnightView profile

Professor

• Conspiracy Theories
• Cultural Studies of Finance
• Economic Humanities
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Peter Knight is a Professor of American Studies at the University of Manchester , affiliated with the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (English, American Studies & Creative Writing). He focuses on conspiracy theories and cultural approaches to finance , with over two decades of research grants and leadership in major interdisciplinary projects. UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG151: United States) Co-editor of Routledge Handbook of Conspiracy Theories His research reconfigures conspiracy theory analysis through cultural lenses, challenging psychological dismissals. Key projects include Everything Is Connected (AHRC, 2016-20) and REDACT (EU CHANSE, 2022-25). Publications span Routledge, Edinburgh UP, and Cambridge UP. Recent work with Clare Birchall and Michael Butter explores coronavirus pandemic conspiracies , while his Reading the Market (2016) examines Gilded Age financial narratives. He co-curated the Show Me the Money exhibition (2014-16), visualizing financial history. Scientific Awards BAAS Book Prize (2017) Peter supervises projects on topics like 19th-20th century American literature , digital conspiracy theories , and financial epistemology . His media commentary (The Conversation, BBC) addresses public understanding of economic and conspiratorial discourse.

Oskari Ville PakariView profile

Lecturer

• Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Physics
• Radiation Detection
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Oskari Ville Pakari is a Lecturer at the School of Basic Sciences, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with both the Institute of Physics (IPHYS) and the Swiss Plasma Center (SPH-ENS). He contributes to teaching and research, particularly in reactor physics and radiation detection. His research focuses on nuclear reactor diagnostics , gamma noise analysis , and neutron spectroscopy . He actively develops mixed reality visualization tools for radiation detection data and participates in the European CORTEX project for reactor monitoring. Selected publications highlight his work in gamma-ray imaging , neutron noise simulations , and detector system validation using advanced statistical methods like bootstrapping and Welch's technique. Teaching activities include courses on Radiation biology, protection, and applications Radiation and reactor experiments He advises PhD student Saliba Michel and collaborates with international institutions such as CEA, KIT, and LRS (Laboratory of Reactor Physics and Systems Behaviour) at EPFL.

Kaat AlaertsView profile

Professor

• Neurorehabilitation
• Oxytocin Research
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Professor Kaat Alaerts is a leading researcher at KU Leuven's Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, where she serves as Head of the Neurorehabilitation Research Group and Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and rehabilitation science to develop innovative interventions for stress regulation and social-cognitive functioning, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Her primary research interests span neurorehabilitation , oxytocin research , autism spectrum disorder , stress regulation , mindfulness and meditation , neurostimulation , and social cognition . Dr. Alaerts employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines neuroscientific, physiological, and behavioral methods to study both clinical effectiveness and underlying brain mechanisms of neuromodulatory interventions. The research output demonstrates a strong focus on exploring the therapeutic potential of oxytocin, particularly for autism spectrum disorder. Her work examines both the standalone effects of oxytocin and its synergistic effects when combined with mindfulness training or other interventions. A growing body of research also investigates the gut-brain axis in autism and the role of microbiome composition in social and stress-related difficulties. Dr. Alaerts has received notable recognition including the KAGB Clinical Medicine Award in September 2024 for her work on oxytocin administration in children with autism. Her research group has also been honored with multiple "Belgium's got talent" prizes from the Belgian College of Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Alaerts supervises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, including Margaux Evenepoel, Jellina Prinsen, Elise Tuerlinckx, and others who have made significant contributions to the field. Her research is supported by multiple substantial grants, including several ongoing projects running through 2028-2029 that investigate oxytocin's role in stress regulation for breast cancer survivors, autism, and other conditions. The Neuromodulation Laboratory, which Dr. Alaerts leads, focuses on three core domains: oxytocin neuropsychopharmacology, contemplative science and combinatory approaches, and neuroregulation techniques. The lab operates within a multidisciplinary network that includes the LBI - KU Leuven Brain Institute and maintains strong collaborative relationships across various research institutions.

Francesco AmbrogiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulent Boundary Layers
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Francesco Ambrogi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University, where he leads the Fluids, Energy, and Bio-inspired Unsteady Simulations (FEBUS) lab. His research focuses on computational and theoretical studies of turbulent boundary layers under pressure gradients, with applications in unsteady aerodynamics (turbine blades, rotor blades) and biomimicry (swimming/flying animals) for flow control. Dr. Ambrogi received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University in 2024, following a MASc in Energy and Nuclear Engineering from the University of Bologna, Italy (2019), and a BAsc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (2015). He previously served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Queen's University in 2024 and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Waterloo in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. His research program centers on advancing the understanding of turbulent boundary layer physics under unsteady pressure gradients. Dr. Ambrogi's team leverages modern computational tools, particularly large-eddy simulations, to investigate separated turbulent boundary layers and large-scale coherent structures. These structures are pivotal for the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and contaminants in turbulent flows. His work has significant implications for engineering applications such as turbulent mixing, heat diffusion, and contaminant transport in the atmosphere, with direct relevance to turbine blades, rotor blades, and biomimetic systems for flow control. Dr. Ambrogi's recent publications demonstrate a consistent research trajectory focused on unsteady boundary layer separation phenomena, showing increasing sophistication in handling complex unsteady flow physics. His work combines rigorous computational methods with practical applications in aerodynamics and flow control, particularly examining how time-varying freestream conditions affect boundary layer separation and how turbulent kinetic energy is advected in these complex flows. Dr. Ambrogi has secured funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC-CRNSG) under the Discovery Grant Program, with computational support provided by the Digital Research Alliance of Canada. His educational initiatives include ARC4CFD, an open-source course designed to bridge the gap between small-scale CFD simulations and large-scale computations on high-performance computing systems. As director of the FEBUS lab at Queen's University, Dr. Ambrogi leads research that combines fundamental fluid dynamics with practical engineering applications. The lab's work spans from theoretical investigations of flow separation mechanisms to the development of computational tools for practical engineering problems in aerospace and bio-inspired systems.

Amy ZavatskyView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomechanics
• Orthopaedic Biomechanics
• Gait Analysis
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Amy Zavatsky is a Reader in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at St Edmund Hall, with faculty service since 1996. Her work bridges mechanical engineering and clinical orthopaedics, focusing on lower extremity biomechanics and gait analysis within the Department of Engineering Science. Education: BSc in Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania DPhil in Engineering Science, University of Oxford (Thouron Award recipient) Research Focus: Prof. Zavatsky pioneers orthopaedic biomechanics research with emphasis on foot/ankle kinematics, knee osteoarthritis mechanisms, and gait compensations. Her work integrates theoretical modeling with in vitro experimentation to develop clinical applications for cerebral palsy, flatfoot, and running injuries. Current projects advance multi-segment foot modeling and cognitive-efficient data visualization for clinical gait analysis. Publication Trends: 2021-2025 works reveal three converging themes: (1) Open-source foot modeling ( OpenOFM ), (2) Data visualization for clinical decision-making, and (3) Sensor optimization using statistical methods. These publications consistently bridge engineering innovation with orthopaedic clinical practice through collaborations with the Oxford Gait Laboratory. Scientific Recognition: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2003) for outstanding early-career scholarship University Teaching Award (2008) for biomechanics instruction and MSc Biomedical Engineering development Departmental Teaching Awards: Silver (2021), Bronze (2022) Institution of Mechanical Engineers Thomas Stephen Prize (1993) Academic Leadership: Prof. Zavatsky directs undergraduate engineering tutorials at St Edmund Hall while teaching mechanical/civil/biomedical engineering courses. She previously served as Director of Graduate Studies (2016-17), Acting MSc Biomedical Engineering Director (2006-07), and Junior Proctor (2012-13). Her DPhil supervision targets lower-limb biomechanics projects requiring strong engineering fundamentals. Research Infrastructure: Based at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre), she collaborates extensively with the Oxford Gait Laboratory. Her biomechanics research group utilizes motion capture systems and multi-segment modeling to translate engineering principles into clinical rehabilitation protocols.

Stacy L. PinelesView profile

Professor

• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Strabismus
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Stacy L. Pineles, MD, MS is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Residency Program Director at the Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She also serves as Chair-Elect of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), a collaborative network funded by the National Eye Institute dedicated to facilitating multicenter clinical research in strabismus, amblyopia, and other eye disorders affecting children. Dr. Pineles is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center as hospital affiliations. Dr. Pineles completed her medical training at the University of Pennsylvania in 2004, followed by ophthalmology residency at UCLA (2005-2008), pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at UCLA (2009), neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (2010), and a Master's degree in Clinical Investigation at UCLA (2013). She joined the UCLA faculty in 2010 and became Residency Program Director in 2017. Her primary research interests focus on pediatric neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus, with specific emphasis on binocular vision in children and adults with eye misalignment, systemic effects of pediatric eye disease, and clinical trials in pediatric ophthalmology. Dr. Pineles serves as principal investigator of an NIH-sponsored multicenter study of pediatric optic neuritis. She runs an NIH-sponsored research program evaluating binocular vision in children and adults with eye misalignment. Analysis of Dr. Pineles' publications reveals consistent research activity in pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and strabismus, with particular focus on binocular vision, optic neuritis, and surgical outcomes. Her work spans clinical trials, diagnostic accuracy studies, and innovative surgical techniques, demonstrating expertise in both clinical care and research methodology. Super Doctors® Southern California, 2022-2025 AAPOS Young Investigator Award, 2019 University of California OptumLabs Research Credit Award, 2018 Appointment of Jerome and Joan Snyder Chair in Ophthalmology, 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, 2016 AAPOS Honors Award, 2016 Dr. Pineles serves on numerous professional committees within the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. She travels regularly nationally and internationally to speak on topics related to her research in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology. As Residency Program Director since 2017, she oversees ophthalmology training at UCLA. She is author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and 10 book chapters. Dr. Pineles leads the Pediatric Ophthalmology division at the Stein Eye Institute, which is part of one of the world's leading centers of vision science. Her research program includes multicenter clinical trials and NIH-sponsored studies evaluating binocular vision and pediatric optic neuritis. She actively collaborates with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG), a network of over 100 participating sites with more than 300 pediatric ophthalmologists and optometrists across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Jasmine BegeskeView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Inclusive Education
• Arts Education
• Assistive Technology
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Jasmine Begeske serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education in Purdue University's Department of Educational Studies within the College of Education. She co-founded and directs CREATE: Center for Research and Equipment for Assistive Technology in Education, an AT library and makerspace providing hands-on opportunities for pre-service teachers to develop individualized solutions for students with disabilities using 3D printers, Cricut, and Glowforge equipment. Her educational background includes: PhD in Special Education with Cognate in Art Education from Purdue University MFA in Photography and Related Media from Purdue University MS in Secondary Education (Special Education specialization) from Indiana University Northwest BFA in Photography with Art History minor from Indiana University Dr. Begeske's research program examines inclusive access to arts education through program evaluation and creative assistive technology development. Her experimental printmaking practice integrates individuals with disabilities as co-creators , while her scholarly work validates instruments measuring preschool arts accessibility and develops multisensory adaptations for students with visual impairments. She bridges art education and special education through evidence-based AT interventions . Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent focus on arts/special education intersections with increasing emphasis on empirical validation of accessibility instruments and multisensory adaptations. Her 2023 work on teacher education in art classrooms and multisensory adaptations demonstrates practical applications of her CREATE center's mission, while her 2022 instrument validation study establishes methodological rigor in measuring arts accessibility. Her scientific recognition includes: 2023 USSEA Outstanding Dissertation Award 2023 Purdue Focus Award for equity initiatives 2022 AEAI President's Award for EDI service Multiple Purdue University teaching and discovery awards (2020-2023) With 15+ years of teacher preparation experience spanning 100+ course sections, Dr. Begeske mentors doctoral students while securing grant funding including $100K from Purdue's Instructional Equipment Grant for CREATE. Her professional service encompasses state-level program reviews, academic standards committees, and leadership roles in Indiana Division of Early Childhood and CEC-DARTS. The CREATE center operates as a dual-space AT innovation hub with fixed location in Beering Hall and mobile carts supporting field experiences. It empowers pre-service teachers to prototype solutions addressing specific student needs while advancing Dr. Begeske's mission of making education universally accessible through technology and creativity.

• Japanese Applied Linguistics
• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Education Policy
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Satoshi Miyazaki is a Professor at Waseda University's Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics and affiliated with the Faculty of International Research and Education . With a Ph.D. from Monash University, his work bridges Japanese language education, second language acquisition, and cross-cultural communication. Education Background: Doctor of Philosophy (Japanese Applied Linguistics) - Monash University (1997) Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics - Waseda University (1982) Research Interests focus on Japanese language pedagogy, natural acquisition mechanisms, and interactional strategies for non-native learners. His innovative use of Eye Mark Recorders (EMR) and Event-Related Potentials (ERP) has advanced understanding of cognitive processes in language learning. Recent Articles (2011-2001) reveal trends in Japanese language education reform, cross-cultural learning challenges, and technology-enhanced teaching methods. Key themes include correctional language programs for foreign inmates, immersion environments, and brain processing studies using advanced neuro-linguistic techniques. Research Projects have received continuous funding from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including prison language education programs, foreign care worker competence frameworks, and EMR-based lecture comprehension analysis. His work extends to international collaborations with institutions in Australia, the U.S., and Europe.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Multi-agent systems
• Machine learning
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Toshiharu Sugawara is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, a position he has held since April 2007. With a Ph.D. in Engineering from Waseda University, his research spans multiple domains in artificial intelligence and multi-agent systems, maintaining active collaborations across international institutions and contributing significantly to the field through numerous publications and awards. Dr. Sugawara received his BS and MS degrees in Mathematics from Waseda University in 1980 and 1982, respectively, followed by his Ph.D. in 1992. Before joining Waseda University as faculty, he worked as a Research Scientist at NTT Laboratories from 1982 to 2007, with a visiting researcher position at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1992-1993. He also held part-time lecturer positions at University of Electro-Communications (2003-2007), Waseda University (2004-2006), and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (1990-1991). His research interests focus on artificial intelligence with particular expertise in multi-agent systems, machine learning, cooperation and coordination mechanisms, soft computing, computational social science, and social informatics. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in network management and information systems. Recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory toward interpretable multi-agent reinforcement learning, efficient path planning algorithms, and modeling social behaviors in complex networks. His research group has made significant contributions to multi-agent path finding, cooperative task execution, and understanding virtual economies in social media platforms. Dr. Sugawara has received numerous prestigious awards including multiple Best Paper Awards at JAWS conferences (2014, 2015, 2018), ACM SAC 2015, and various research paper awards from Japanese academic societies. His work on multi-agent systems has been consistently recognized for its theoretical rigor and practical impact. As an advisor, Dr. Sugawara has mentored numerous students who have become prominent researchers in their own right, with many co-authoring papers that have received awards. His laboratory maintains strong collaborations with industry partners, particularly in the areas of network management and intelligent systems. Current research directions include developing interpretable multi-agent reinforcement learning frameworks, optimizing multi-agent coordination in constrained environments, and analyzing social dynamics in virtual economies.