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Bernhard JennyView profile

Associate Professor

• Geospatial Data Visualization
• Cartography
• Computer Graphics
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Bernhard Jenny is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology, specializing in immersive visualization and geospatial data. He holds a PhD in Cartography from ETH Zurich and has held previous roles at Oregon State University and RMIT University. His research focuses on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and cartographic innovations for geospatial data representation. Education: Doctor of Sciences in Cartography, ETH Zurich (2010) Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science, ETH Zurich (2005) Master of Science in Surveying, EPFL (2000) Research Interests: Combines cartography, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction to explore VR/AR applications for geospatial data. Current work includes immersive analytics, terrain visualization, adaptive map projections, and storytelling with geospatial data. Recent Articles: Focus on ambient occlusion for terrain shading, grammars for immersive visualization transitions, and AR/VR interfaces for spatial data. Awards: Henry Johns Award (2007, 2011, 2012) ETH Medal (2010) Best Paper Honorable Mentions (ACM CHI, DIS) Grants & Projects: Leads initiatives like the 'Immersive Analytics' extension and 'National Geographic Relief Shading' project. Collaborates on neural networks for cartographic relief shading and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Labs & Teams: Heads the Embodied Visualisation Lab at Monash, focusing on immersive analytics and geovisualization tools.

• Applied and developmental psychology
• Social and personality psychology
• Clinical and health psychology
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Assoc Prof Jason Skues is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology, where he contributes significantly to research, teaching, and PhD supervision. His work focuses on mental health, identity development, cultural intelligence, and psychological wellbeing across diverse populations including university students, prisoners, vocational trainees, and emerging adults. University: Swinburne University of Technology School: School of Health Sciences Academic Rank: Associate Professor Email: jskues@swin.edu.au His research interests span applied and developmental psychology, social and personality psychology, and clinical and health psychology. He investigates mental health literacy, cyberbullying, identity processes, and the psychological impact of educational and vocational experiences. His work often employs qualitative and mixed methods to explore complex human behaviors and interventions. The most recent publications show a strong trend toward mental health in educational and vocational contexts, prison mental health, cultural intelligence development through international exchange, and cyberbullying in emerging adults. His research consistently addresses real-world applications, aiming to improve training, policy, and psychological support systems. Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation (2012) Jason Skues supervises a wide range of PhD projects, particularly in identity development, mental health interventions, cyberbullying, and educational psychology. He has secured multiple competitive research grants from bodies including the Department of Justice, Department of Defence, and St. John's University, supporting studies on sleep problems, smoke-free prisons, and human-machine interface technologies. His collaborative network includes researchers across psychology, nursing, education, and forensic science. He leads and contributes to research teams focused on mental health in higher education, justice care, and vocational training. His work with simulated persons in nursing education and prison-based mental health programs highlights his commitment to innovative, evidence-based interventions.

• Digital Health
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User-Centered Design
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Professor Marilyn Lennon is a leading academic in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde , holding the title of Professor in Digital Health and Care. She founded and directs the Digital Health and Wellness Group (DHaWG) , focusing on multidisciplinary research for designing, evaluating, and implementing digital technologies that enhance individual and population health and wellbeing. First class BSc in Psychology (University of Glasgow, 1998) PhD in Computing Science (University of Glasgow, 2002) Postgraduate diploma in academic practice (Fellow of Higher Education Academy) With over two decades of experience in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , usability, and user-centered design, her research spans wearable and mobile technologies for home healthcare, including remote monitoring (predictive falls monitoring), remote diagnosis (colon capsule technology evaluations), and smart home solutions for social care. She specializes in addressing technical and social barriers to real-world health technology implementation, emphasizing robust yet rapid evaluation methods. Recent publications highlight her work in 3D healthcare visualization, telehealth implementation, and medication management systems. Her research combines lab-based usability testing with real-world ('in the wild') evaluations of technologies like smart home systems and telehealth solutions. Key trends include cross-disciplinary collaboration, accessibility for sensory-impaired individuals, and AI-driven healthcare innovations. Scientific Awards MyCity: Glasgow - Gamechanger Award (Gold Medal) 2025 Images of Research 2025 Shortlist Emerald Outstanding Paper Award 2013 Best Paper Award (most replicable scientific paper) 2013 As course director for the Masters in Digital Health Systems , she has supervised 5 PhD students (2 completed) and over 100 honors projects. Current projects include the No Need to Fall initiative funded by the Health Foundation (£400k) and the PREMIO project co-creating clinical trials in advanced breast cancer. She maintains active collaborations with NHS, charities, and international institutions like the University of Waterloo.

Sarah Dégallier RochatView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Robotics
• Cobotics
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Prof. Dr. Sarah Dégallier Rochat is Head of the strategic thematic field 'Humane Digital Transformation' at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). She holds a joint appointment as Professor at the School of Engineering and Computer Science and serves as co-leader of the Computer Perception and Virtual Reality Lab (cpvrLab) within the Institute for Human-Centered Engineering. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Robotics from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Master's in Mathematics from EPFL Teaching Diploma in Mathematics from Haute École Pédagogique de Lausanne Psychology studies at University of Lausanne Her research focuses on human-centered technological development with emphasis on: Designing inclusive human-machine interfaces through participatory approaches Developing upskilling strategies for industrial workforce adaptation Examining how techno-narratives shape societal perceptions of technology Creating collaborative robotic systems for agile manufacturing (Cobotics) Exploring mixed reality interfaces for worker augmentation Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus on robotics and human-centered AI, with recent works exploring human augmentation in industry, ethical AI implementation, and participatory robot programming. The trajectory shows increasing emphasis on socio-technical systems and workforce empowerment. Significant awards include: Industry 4.0 Shapers Award (2019) CHIRA Best Paper Award (2023) She leads multiple research projects funded by Innosuisse, SNF, and EU programs, including: CODIMAN (Cobotics and workplace humanization) Agile Robotics for High-Mix Low-Volume Production Upskill at Work (digital literacy initiatives) Augmented workers with mixed reality interfaces As founder of Auto-Mate Robotics, she develops flexible robotic cells for industrial applications. She co-leads the Computer Perception and VR Lab and serves on advisory boards including the Swiss Cobotics Competence Center and EUA Task Force on AI.

Karin IngoldView profile

Professor

• Public policy
• Climate resilience
• Environmental governance
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Karin Ingold is a Full Professor at the University of Bern’s Institute of Political Science and leads the Policy Analysis and Environmental Governance (PEGO) research group, affiliated with EAWAG’s Social Science Department. She holds concurrent roles as Vice-President of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research and President of Proclim (Swiss Climate Science Forum). Her expertise spans public policy, climate resilience, and environmental governance, with a focus on policy process theories like the Advocacy Coalition Framework and social network analysis. She has held academic positions since 2011, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor, and previously worked at ETH Zurich and UC Davis. Ingold’s research emphasizes policy design, climate policy instruments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She co-leads the FarmCoSwiss health cohort and serves on editorial boards for journals like Policy Studies Journal and Journal of Public Policy . Her honors include the 2018 Theodore Lowi Award and the 2013 Swiss Academies Award for transdisciplinary research. Ingold’s work bridges academia and policy, addressing climate change adaptation, energy transitions, and water governance. She collaborates internationally on projects like the Mountland CCES initiative and contributes to Swiss federal climate policy through Proclim.

Cheryl SealsView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Educational Technology
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Cheryl Seals is the Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, with additional degrees from Virginia Tech, North Carolina A&T State University, and Grambling State University. Her research focuses on AI ethics, natural language processing (NLP), virtual reality (VR) applications in healthcare and education, and promoting diversity in STEM. She leads initiatives like the NSF-funded AI ethics education project and the Institute for African Americans in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS). Notable awards include the Charles W. Barkley Professorship (2020) and participation in Drexel’s ELATES fellowship program. Her work bridges technology and social impact, including VR-based empathy training for medical students and interventions to mitigate pandemic-induced learning loss. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as automated grading tools for speech therapy and pavement crack recognition systems. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, Virginia Tech M.S. Computer Science, Virginia Tech M.S. Software Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University B.S. Computer Science, Grambling State University Research Interests: AI Ethics and STEM Education Reform NLP for Sentiment Analysis and Hate Speech Detection VR Applications in Healthcare Training and Empathy Development Computing Equity and Underrepresented Groups Interdisciplinary Tools for Education and Accessibility Awards and Recognition: Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professor (2020–2025) ELATES Fellowship Participant (2024) Grants and Collaborations: NSF Grant: Integrating AI Ethics into STEM Curricula Collaborative Research: Evolution of IAAMCS National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Ethics Initiative Labs and Affiliations: Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security

Martin SondermannView profile

Researcher

• Planning Culture
• Integrated Urban Development
• Cooperative Urban Development
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Dr.-Ing. Martin Sondermann is a leading academic researcher in spatial planning and urban development, currently serving as Head of the Scientific Department "Society and Culture" at the Academy for Spatial Development (ARL) within the Leibniz Association . Previously, he was Head of Department II "Economy, Technology, Infrastructure" (2016-2017) and a Research Associate at the Institute for Environmental Planning, Leibniz University Hannover (2010-2016). His research focuses on planning cultures , democratic spatial development , cooperative urban strategies , and spatial justice . He has contributed extensively to debates on urban community gardens, integrated spatial approaches, and small town research, with recent works analyzing railway reactivation and retrofuturistic planning paradigms. Key trends in his publications include interdisciplinary studies on urban gardening (2016-2019), small town dynamics (2021), and sustainable planning governance (2018). He co-edited volumes on social and spatial justice (2019) and has published in journals like Sustainability and Raumforschung und Raumordnung . Internationally, Sondermann collaborates through the UK-German Frontiers of Humanities Symposium (2023) and COST Actions on homelessness (2016-2020) and urban allotment gardens (2012-2016). He has held guest lectures at institutions in Poland, Slovenia, and the UK.

• Innovation Policy
• Sustainability Transitions
• Energy Transitions
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Hans Hellsmark is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology's Environmental Systems Analysis department. He serves as coordinator of the Chalmers Initiative for Innovation and Sustainability Transitions and as one of the profile managers for Technology Governance in Energy Transitions within the Energy Area of Advance. Additionally, he acts as Chalmers coordinator for the Swedish knowledge centre for renewable transportation fuels (f3), working with diverse stakeholders across academia, industry, and policy to facilitate societal transitions through knowledge support and tailored activities. His research focuses on innovation and research policy for transformative societal change, particularly examining how policy instruments drive sustainability transitions. Hellsmark investigates the socio-economic benefits of governmental investments in research infrastructure and analyzes the complex interactions between policy makers, industry actors, research institutes, and universities in facilitating energy transitions. His work specializes in policy mixes, directionality in transformative missions, and the role of pilot and demonstration plants in market formation for sustainable technologies. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy transition pathways in process industries and hydrogen economies, with recurring themes of policy alignment challenges, stakeholder narratives, and practical implementation of decarbonization strategies. His research consistently examines how directionality in policy missions influences industrial transformation and how demonstration projects bridge technology development and market formation. Hellsmark leads and participates in numerous research projects funded by VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, and Nordic Energy Research, including 'Mission-driven policy instruments for zero and negative emissions' (2024-2026), 'Nordic Hydrogen Hubs' (2023-2026), and 'Pilot and Demonstration Plants for Energy Transitions' (ongoing since 2020). His work demonstrates extensive collaboration with researchers including Anna Bergek, Patrik Söderholm, and Johnn Andersson across multiple institutions. He works within the Environmental Systems Analysis research group at Chalmers, contributing to the university's Energy Area of Advance. His research connects closely with Chalmers' broader sustainability initiatives and knowledge platforms focused on system transformation, where he helps bridge academic research with practical policy applications in the energy transition.

Xu ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Numerical Analysis
• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations
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Xu Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Oklahoma State University, where he has been employed since 2019, initially as an Assistant Professor and promoted to Associate Professor in 2022. He is currently serving as the President of the SIAM Central States Section for 2024-2025. His academic journey includes a Golomb Visiting Assistant Professorship at Purdue University (2013-2016) and an Assistant Professor position at Mississippi State University (2016-2019). Dr. Zhang's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Mathematics from Virginia Tech (2013) M.S. in Mathematics from Virginia Tech (2009) M.S. in Computational Mathematics from Sichuan University (2008) B.S. in Computational Mathematics from Sichuan University (2005) Dr. Zhang's research focuses on numerical analysis and scientific computing, with particular emphasis on immersed finite element methods for interface problems. His work addresses both static and moving interface problems, developing innovative numerical techniques that avoid the need for body-fitting meshes. This research has significant applications in computational fluid dynamics, computational plasma physics, and other areas requiring simulations across material interfaces. He has developed methods including immersed finite element methods, partially penalized immersed finite element methods, and immersed weak Galerkin methods, with applications to Navier-Stokes equations, elasticity problems, and plasma-material interactions. Dr. Zhang's scientific contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including: Distinguished Early Career Faculty Award from Oklahoma State University (2023) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award from ORAU (2021) Holistic Science Prize from Oklahoma State University (2021) Dr. Zhang has successfully secured multiple research grants from the National Science Foundation, including DMS-2110833 ($212,822, 2021-2024), DMS-2224003 ($20,000, 2022-2023), and DMS-1720425 ($125,042, 2017-2021). He has mentored several graduate students, including Ph.D. student Derrick Jones (graduated 2021, now at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab), Ph.D. student Fang Liu (2024-present), and Master's students Hoang Nam Tran (graduated 2024) and Madylan Rusinek (2022-present). He also supervises postdoctoral fellow Dr. Ahmed Zytoon (2024-present). Dr. Zhang actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization, having organized multiple SIAM Central States Section meetings and other specialized workshops on numerical methods for interface problems. He serves on editorial boards for journals including Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and has guest-edited special issues for several computational mathematics journals.

Farveh FarivarView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Digital Transformation and Employee Behavior
• Career Mobility
• Work-Life Interface
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Dr. Farveh Farivar is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Advisor in Management at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing (Faculty of Business and Law). With 11 years of experience in tertiary education and consulting, they specialize in organizational systems, human behavior, and digital transformation impacts. Their roles include regional representative for ANZAM Board (WA/SA) and former EURAM Country Representative (Australia). They founded the ANZAM Research Method SIG and co-convener of the Mixed-Method Research SIG (2017-2024). Research focuses on digital transformation's effects on employee behavior, career mobility in digital age, work-life interface dynamics, and advanced research methodologies like Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Notable contributions include studies on GitHub Copilot emotional responses, career plateaus, and skilled migrant integration challenges. Awarded ANZAM's Innovative Management Educator (2021) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions from UTAS and Curtin. Active in global academic networks including AOM and EURAM. Consults on organizational performance and culture projects, managing large-scale initiatives from conception to dissemination. Teaches Strategic Management (MGMT3010), Corporate Strategy (MGMT6010), and Innovation Management (MGMT3007) Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles in International Journal of Human Resource Management , Personnel Review , and Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking Expertise in mixed-methods research, including fuzzy-set QCA and configurational analysis

Ivano BilenchiView profile

Researcher

• Artificial Intelligence
• Semantic Web
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Ivano Bilenchi is a postdoctoral researcher at the Polytechnic University of Bari's Information Systems Laboratory (SisInf Lab). He holds a Master's in Computer Science Engineering (2020) and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Information Engineering (2024) from the same institution. His research focuses on AI, Semantic Web technologies, edge computing, and IoT applications, with notable contributions to embedded OWL reasoners and cloud-edge intelligence frameworks. He teaches courses such as Formal Languages and Compilers, Secure Programming, and Information Systems Security. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, including iCleaner (iOS system cleaner), Tiny-ME (Semantic Web reasoner), and AI-LMD (fleet optimization tool). He actively participates in conferences like ICWE and I-CiTies, and has contributed to initiatives like the sustainable development project HowtUyoga. His awards include a First Prize at the Sustainable Development Festival (2018). Research highlights include developing Cowl (lightweight OWL library for edge devices) and proposing innovative architectures for cloud-edge AI in sensor networks. Collaborations span semantic blockchain marketplaces (RideMATCHain) and UAV autonomy using knowledge representation.

Jürgen BernardView profile

Assistant Professor

• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualization
• Interactive Machine Learning
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Jürgen Bernard is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Zurich (UZH), affiliated with the Digital Society Initiative (DSI). He leads the Interactive Visual Data Analysis (IVDA) Group and holds a joint position in the Department of Informatics within the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Informatics. His research focuses on interactive visual data analysis, explainable machine learning, and human-centered AI interfaces. Bernard completed his PhD at TU Darmstadt in 2015, followed by postdoctoral roles at TU Darmstadt and the University of British Columbia. He has received prestigious awards, including the EuroGraphics Young Researcher Award (2022) and EuroVis Young Researcher Award (2021). His work emphasizes combining human expertise with algorithms in domains like healthcare, climate science, and digital humanities. Key research interests include visual analytics for time-oriented data, interactive machine learning, and applications in healthcare. His projects address challenges such as medical data interpretation, sensor data analysis, and decision-making support systems. Bernard actively contributes to conferences like IEEE VIS and chairs workshops such as VAHC 2023. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2015, TU Darmstadt); Diploma in Computer Science (2009, TU Darmstadt) Grants: SNF Grant on Personalized Visual Analytics (2024), BMW collaboration on manufacturing analytics Labs/Teams: IVDA Group, DSI Health Community

• Immersive Media
• Digital Storytelling
• Computer Science
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Krzysztof Pietroszek is an Associate Professor in the Film and Media Arts Division of the School of Communication at American University. On sabbatical since May 2024, he explores intersections of filmmaking, game design, and computer science . His creative work includes pioneering volumetric (holographic) fiction films like "Vera" and award-winning VR games such as "Cube VR" and "Chessnaught VR". Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Waterloo, Canada M.F.A. in Film, York University, Canada His academic contributions span 60+ peer-reviewed papers (1100+ citations), focusing on immersive media, storytelling, and technology applications . He founded the Institute for IDEAS (Immersive Designs, Experiences, Applications, and Stories) at American University, leading initiatives that merge creativity with technological innovation. Recent publications address mixed reality communication , volumetric storytelling , and medical training systems , reflecting his expertise in VR/AR applications and 3D interaction design . Funded by institutions like the National Science Foundation and Canada Media Fund , his work bridges academic research and creative practice to redefine digital engagement. He teaches graduate courses in Film/Video Production & Direction (COMM-631) and Game Development II (GAME-625) , emphasizing hands-on immersive media creation.

Karl KaiserView profile

Professor

• Environmental Science
• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Microplastic Pollution
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Professor Karl Kaiser is affiliated with Texas A&M University at Galveston. His work focuses on environmental biogeochemistry, particularly dissolved organic matter (DOM) cycling, microplastic pollution, and climate-ecosystem interactions. Research spans terrestrial-aquatic interfaces, Arctic systems, and coastal regions like the Gulf of Mexico. Key areas: DOM dynamics, microplastic transport, climate impacts, and environmental toxicology Field expertise includes riverine systems (e.g., Mackenzie, Yukon), estuaries (Galveston Bay), and Arctic waters Techniques: fluorescence-based sensing, biomarker analysis, and modeling Recent studies address extreme weather effects on carbon cycling, wildfire impacts on black carbon, and historical plastic accumulation in biota. He investigates PFOS toxicity and microbial responses to environmental disturbances. Projects often integrate fieldwork with computational models. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborative NSF-funded research on CRAM molecules, Arctic DOM, and Gulf of Mexico microplastics. Involvement in post-disaster studies (e.g., Hurricane Harvey, ITC fire). Labs/Teams: Engaged in Texas A&M's coastal research initiatives, focusing on estuarine hydrology and pollution dynamics.

• Database Systems
• Distributed Data Management
• Concurrency Control
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Alan D. Fekete is a Professor at the University of Sydney's Department of Computer Science, specializing in database systems, distributed data management, and consistency models. His work spans transaction processing, cloud computing, and query optimization, with recent focus on enhancing database concurrency and serializable execution. Key Research Areas: Database Concurrency & Transaction Isolation Multicore Scalability & Distributed Systems Cloud Data Consistency & Replication Query Optimization & NoSQL Performance Recent publications (2023-2025) explore transactional frameworks for analytical interfaces, DB-OS co-design for data ingestion, and mixed isolation levels for serializable execution. Earlier works (2018-2014) address scalable lock managers, coordination avoidance in databases, and consistency properties in cloud storage. He has contributed to educational initiatives, including a data-centric computing curriculum (2021) and teaching threading concepts (2008). Collaborations include co-authors like Nancy Lynch, Uwe Röhm, and Joseph Hellerstein.