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Michael PabstView profile

Researcher

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mixed Reality
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Michael Pabst is a Research Associate at the Visualization Institute of the University of Stuttgart (VISUS) , affiliated with the Schmalstieg Working Group . He holds an M.Sc. in Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence from the Technical University of Munich (2019-2024) and a B.Sc. in Vehicle Engineering from the University of Stuttgart (2015-2019) . Education: M.Sc. Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence (2021-2024), Technical University of Munich B.Sc. Vehicle Engineering (2015-2019), University of Stuttgart Research Interests Michael focuses on Human-Robot Interaction using AR/VR technologies, 3D Scene Understanding , and 3D Scene Graphs . His work spans robotics perception, control systems, and spatial computing applications. He has also contributed to SLAM , environment perception , and teleoperation in autonomous systems. Publications Michael’s recent articles highlight his expertise in robotics and AI. His 2022 paper in Robotics and Autonomous Systems explores Active Visual SLAM for omnidirectional robots. Earlier works (2021 and 2020) address reinforcement learning for automated inspection and aerial human motion capture using drones. Professional Experience He has worked at industry leaders BMW Group and Porsche AG , interned at Fraunhofer IPA , and contributed to research at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the TUM Chair of Astronautics . His roles blend academic research with industrial applications. Labs & Teams Michael collaborates with the Schmalstieg Working Group at VISUS and has been part of teams at TUM , Fraunhofer IPA , Max Planck Institute , and Porsche AG .

Catherine AngellView profile

Associate Professor

• Infant Feeding
• Learning Technology
• Learning Behaviours
• +2 more

Dr. Catherine Angell serves as Associate Professor and Head of Department for Midwifery and Health Sciences at Bournemouth University, where she also holds the position of Lead Midwife for Education. Her academic responsibilities include teaching evidence-based practice and infant feeding while conducting research on health information perception across different learner groups. Education: PhD in Children's Perceptions of Infant Feeding (Bournemouth University, 2009) BSc (Hons) in Midwifery (2006) PG Cert in Education Practice (2011) BA (Hons) in Geography (1992) Research Focus: Her work centers on infant feeding practices, learning technologies in healthcare education, and media representations of childbirth. She employs innovative methodologies like the 'draw and write' technique to study health perceptions across age groups, from school children to university students. Publication Trends: Angell's recent scholarship demonstrates strong thematic consistency in maternal health systems research, particularly in low-resource settings like Nepal. Her collaborative work frequently addresses healthcare education innovation, cultural practices in childbirth, and health communication challenges. Methodologically, she favors mixed-methods approaches and qualitative evaluations of health interventions. Grants & Funding: Peer Facilitated Learning: Evaluation of student/academic experience in knowledge sharing (2016) Practice Assessment and Learning in Midwifery Study (PALMS, 2015) PhD Supervision: Actively mentors doctoral candidates researching diverse maternal health topics including gestational diabetes outcomes, normal birth practices, stable isotope analysis in weaning studies, and maternity care interventions. Professional Service: Serves on the National Research Ethics Service committee and reviews for leading journals including Nurse Education Today and Midwifery . Maintains active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and membership in the Royal College of Midwives.

Cathrine AngellView profile

Associate Professor

• Infant Feeding
• Midwifery Education
• Learning Technologies
• +5 more

Dr. Cathrine Angell is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Midwifery and Health Sciences at Bournemouth University's Faculty of Health & Social Sciences. Her work focuses on evidence-based practice, infant feeding education, and healthcare learning behaviors, with extensive research in maternal and perinatal health in Nepal and the UK. She is a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a member of the Royal College of Midwives. PhD in Children's Perceptions of Infant Feeding (2009) PG Cert in Education Practice (2011) BSc (Hons) in Midwifery (2006) Her research explores infant feeding awareness, digital health education, and midwifery training innovations, often integrating mixed-methods approaches and community engagement. She has co-authored over a dozen articles on maternal health in Nepal, focusing on birthing centers, cultural practices, and training programs. Dr. Angell actively supervises PhD students including Laura Stedman, Sheetal Sharma, and Preeti Mahato. She serves as a reviewer for journals like Nurse Education Today and Midwifery , and has led BU's international midwifery education conferences. Her work has been supported by the BU Centre for Excellence in Learning through grants for peer learning and practice assessment studies.

Philip LindnerView profile

Academic

• Digital Psychiatry
• Clinical Psychology
• Virtual Reality Therapy
• +7 more

Philip Lindner is an Adjunct Lecturer and Docent in Clinical Psychology at Karolinska Institutet, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Neuroscience. He heads the Digital Psychiatry Lab and works as a clinical psychologist at the Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders (Region Stockholm), where he serves as Head of Research and Development at the Maria Ungdom Clinic. Education: Docent (2021), PhD in Clinical Neuroscience (2017) from Karolinska Institutet His research spans three core domains: (1) Clinical applications of Virtual Reality (VR) and immersive technologies, (2) Online psychological treatments for addictive/mental disorders in routine care, and (3) Digital gambling research including responsible gambling tools. His group employs mixed methods, machine learning, NLP, and clinical trials. Digital interventions dominate his work, with 2025-2024 publications covering VR therapy for phobias, gambling behavior analytics, alcohol treatment monitoring, and financial data implications for harm prevention. Key collaborations include the Addiction eClinic at Stockholm Centre for Dependency Disorders and WHO World Mental Health International College Student Study partnership. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Frontiers in Public Health, Guest Editor for Plos Digital Health, Editorial Board Member for multiple journals Grants: Funded by Swedish Research Council, VINNOVA, FORTE, and regional ALF grants The Digital Psychiatry Lab focuses on developing/evaluating digital tools for mental health identification and treatment, with active projects in routine addiction care, VR relaxation applications, and responsible gambling technology.

Kirk PlanggerView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
• Digital Technology in Marketing
• Consumer Privacy
• +12 more

Professor Kirk Plangger holds a Chair in Marketing and serves as Associate Dean (Doctoral Studies) at King's Business School, King’s College London. He is a leading researcher in digital marketing, consumer behaviour, and AI-driven marketing strategies. PhD in Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Simon Fraser University MBA in General Management, Simon Fraser University BA (Honours) in Economics, University of Western Ontario His research focuses on how digital technologies transform consumer behaviour and organizational marketing strategies. Key areas include AI in advertising , deepfakes , consumer privacy , brand transparency , gamification , and immersive technologies . He explores ethical and strategic implications of synthetic media, algorithmic bias, and customer surveillance. His recent publications span top journals such as the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science , Psychology & Marketing , and Journal of Advertising . Themes across his latest work include reimagining marketing for social good, responsible digital implementation, perceived brand transparency, and the future of immersive advertising in the metaverse. His research integrates AI, behavioural insights, and strategic marketing frameworks. KingsCAT: Capture and Analysis Tool for Social Media Research (2024, Other distinction) Professor Plangger is an Associate Editor at the Journal of Advertising Research (Technology & AI in Advertising) and serves on editorial boards of multiple journals. He has secured funding from the Leverhulme Trust, EPSRC, British Academy, and SSHRC. He is actively involved in PhD supervision and executive education, and his work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through ethical and inclusive marketing research.

Audrey RoulstonView profile

Professor

• Social Work
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Bereavement Studies
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Audrey Roulston is a Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University Belfast, specializing in palliative care, bereavement, and social work education. As Director of Practice Learning and Academic Selector for BSW admissions, she focuses on student placement experiences, professional identity development, and values-based recruitment systems. Led international studies on palliative care access in prisons Developed mindfulness interventions for social worker stress reduction Co-chaired the World Hospice Palliative Care Social Work Network Research Committee Principal Investigator for Cochrane reviews and baseline surveys on social worker wellbeing Research Awards: 1st Prize - Best Poster Presentation (Marie Curie Research Conference, 2022) Higginson Leadership Awards (2010, 2011) Queen's Annual Fund Awards (2011, 2012) Teaching Innovations: Currently convenes 'Social Work in Adult Services' undergraduate module and developed the Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care for Social Workers (2022). Collaborates with Nursing and Midwifery on young adult carers' barriers in higher education. Current Projects: National bereavement impact study (post-COVID-19) and MusiCARER project for music therapy research capacity building.

Rogers KaliisaView profile

Research Fellow

• Learning Analytics
• Educational Technology
• Mobile Learning
• +3 more

Rogers Kaliisa is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Oslo. His academic journey includes a PhD in Education (2018-2022), a Master of Education (University of Adelaide, 2015-2016), and a Bachelor of Adult and Community Education (Makerere University, 2006-2009). His research focuses on Learning Analytics Educational Technology Mobile Learning Virtual Reality in Education Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning with a strong emphasis on technology-supported learning in higher education contexts. Kaliisa's recent publications explore AI interactions in complex network learning, ethical frameworks for learning analytics, and collaborative learning environments. His work addresses critical issues in data privacy, predictive analytics for at-risk students, and teacher-facing dashboards for online discourse analysis. He has contributed to pedagogical innovation and communication courses and participated in projects like TeamLearn, focusing on collaborative problem-solving analytics. His professional background spans roles at the University of Auckland, University of Adelaide, Makerere University, and Kyambogo University.

• Educational Technology
• Virtual Reality in Education
• Learning Analytics
• +7 more

Normand Roy is a Full Professor at the Department of Psychopedagogy and Andragogy within the Faculty of Education at Université de Montréal. Holding a PhD in Education from Université de Montréal (2011), he specializes in educational technology, virtual reality applications, learning analytics, and innovative pedagogical strategies. Current research focuses on immersive technologies in history/geography education Expertise in mixed-methods research and digital textbook analysis His work explores flipped classrooms, AI tutoring systems, and video games' role in learning motivation. Recent projects include large-scale studies on digital literacy infrastructure and international collaborations with Brazilian researchers. Grants from FRQSC, SSHRC, and MITACS support his research teams across Quebec. Professor Roy supervises doctoral and master's students in education, examining topics like AI adoption, screen impacts on youth, and augmented reality in postsecondary science. He co-leads interdisciplinary research units like CRIFPE and LIRES, with a strong emphasis on co-creation and multimodal educational spaces.

Travis FlohrView profile

Assistant Professor

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Environmental Justice
• +12 more

Travis Flohr is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Stuckeman School, College of Arts and Architecture, Pennsylvania State University. His research and teaching integrate landscape architecture, urban planning, and digital technologies to promote equitable and climate-resilient communities. His research focuses on three interconnected themes: Ecology plus Design , spatial design computing , and design education and pedagogy . Using mixed spatial methods, remote sensing, ENVI-met simulations, and virtual reality, he investigates urban forests, green infrastructure, and environmental justice, particularly in relation to extreme heat and ecosystem services. His work emphasizes spatial context and socio-ecological interdependencies. The analysis of his publications reveals a consistent focus on digital landscape architecture, environmental justice, and innovative design education. His recent articles highlight the use of simulation tools, virtual environments, and participatory approaches to address urban climate challenges and equity in the built environment. Travis Flohr has secured research funding from NASA and the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE), supporting interdisciplinary projects on urban heat vulnerability and green infrastructure. He actively collaborates with colleagues across Penn State and contributes to advancing design pedagogy through digital innovation. Flohr is involved in several research initiatives, including the development of virtual studios and immersive learning environments. He is also part of interdisciplinary teams focused on urban forest resilience and ecological governance, contributing to both applied research and community engagement.

Benedikt MorschheuserView profile

Professor

• Gamification
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Systems
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Benedikt Morschheuser is a Professor at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) , with a focus on gamification, human-computer interaction, and information systems. His work explores how game mechanics can influence behavior in organizational and sustainability contexts. Primary Affiliation: FAU (via email: benedikt.morschheuser@fau.de) Academic Title: Professor of Information Systems Research Interests: Morschheuser investigates gamification design, behavioral change, and sustainable employee engagement. His recent work addresses: Motivational design for procrastination treatment Gamification in corporate sustainability Human-AI cooperation patterns Team sports gamification Metaverse behavioral challenges Scientific Contributions: His 2024-2025 publications span journals like International Journal of Information Management and Behaviour & Information Technology , with a conceptual focus on adaptive gamification, cooperative design, and digital interventions for sustainability. Conference papers at ECIS, CHI-PLAY, and GamiFIN highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Collaborations: Regular co-authors include: Juho Hamari (Tampere University) Marc Riar (IÉSEG School of Management) Jeanine Kirchner-Krath (University of Koblenz) Alexander Maedche (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

Jassim HappaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cyber Security
• Computer Graphics
• Visual Analytics
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Dr. Jassim Happa is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is a cross-disciplinary researcher with expertise in cyber security and computer graphics, focusing on human-machine decision-making tools. PhD in Engineering (High-Fidelity Rendering and Display of Cultural Heritage) from University of Warwick (2012) BSc in Computing Science from University of East Anglia (2006) Visiting Lecturer at University of Oxford (2019-2022) Cybersecurity Research: Visual analytics, resilience frameworks, machine learning for network defenses, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), privacy engineering, and human-centric security design. Computer Graphics Research: High-fidelity rendering techniques, virtual archaeology applications, high dynamic range imaging, and interactive visualization systems. Current Project: Principal Investigator for ResilMesh (2023-2026), developing situation-aware cyber resilience for heterogeneous systems with UKRI funding.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Semantic Web Technologies
• Spatial Information Systems
• +3 more

David Andrew McMeekin is an academic researcher in the field of Computer Science , focusing on the human aspects of software development . His work extends to international NGOs in development and education sectors. Current research explores the use of Semantic Web Technologies for delivering spatial information and developing technology solutions to support Autism Spectrum workforce integration. Fields of Interest : Human-Computer Interaction, Semantic Web Technologies, Spatial Information Systems, Autism Spectrum Support, Software Engineering, Cultural Heritage Technology. Publication Trends : His recent work intersects Virtual Heritage , Photogrammetry , and Semantic Web applications, emphasizing immersive technologies like Mixed Reality and 3D Reconstruction . Collaborative approaches in Geospatial Analysis and Digital Humanities also feature prominently.

Mathieu FigeysView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Stroke rehabilitation
• Dementia rehabilitation
• Non-invasive brain stimulation
• +7 more

Dr. Mathieu Figeys is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle's School of Nursing and Midwifery. He is a Registered Nurse in both Australia and Canada with an interdisciplinary background focused on collaborative innovation, research, teaching, and learning. His academic journey includes a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science from Queen's University. Dr. Figeys' research interests span a wide range of topics including stroke rehabilitation, dementia rehabilitation, non-invasive brain stimulation, functional neuroimaging, and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in healthcare systems. His work particularly emphasizes technological solutions to promote healthy aging and prevent cognitive decline. His research methodology often involves randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of neuromodulation techniques across various populations. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of technology and healthcare, with particular emphasis on aging populations, rehabilitation technologies, and cognitive interventions. Dr. Figeys has published extensively on topics including mixed reality for rehabilitation, non-invasive brain stimulation effects, and AI applications in healthcare, with numerous publications appearing in high-impact journals from 2022-2025. Scientific Awards: Alberta Graduate Excellence Award (2021, Government of Alberta) Dr Gary McPherson Leadership Award (2020, University of Alberta) Deborah Kully Scholarship in Stuttering Treatment and Research (2020, University of Alberta) Dr. Figeys has been actively involved in research supervision, currently guiding two PhD students and having completed supervision of nine students across various academic levels. He has secured significant research funding totaling $55,580 across six grants, with recent projects focusing on home monitoring systems for managing frailty in older adults. His work aligns with multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and wellbeing.

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +8 more

Dr. Daniel Delgado Bellamy is a Lecturer and Graduate Tutor in Electronics at the Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) , specializing in interdisciplinary research across robotics, extended reality, and human-computer interaction. Education: MSc in Robotics (UWE Bristol & University of Bristol) Current PhD: Extended reality systems for manufacturing His research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction , Sensing Integration , and Systems Safety , with applications in Industry 4.0 , Robotics , and Artificial Intelligence . He leads projects in Mixed Reality for industrial maintenance and Digital Transformation in manufacturing. Key collaborations include the Bristol Robotics Laboratory , DETI , and Synoptix Ltd. , with expertise in Electronics , Digital Manufacturing Technologies , and Industrial Data Analytics .

Damon Daylamani-ZadView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Applications of AI in Games and Digital Media
• Machine Learning & Evolutionary Algorithms
• Serious Games and Gamification
• +4 more

Dr Damon Daylamani-Zad serves as a Senior Lecturer in Creative Computing (AI and Games) within the Digital Media Department at Brunel Design School, part of Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Multimedia Computing from Brunel University and is a Fellow of both the British Computer Society (FBCS) and Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research spans Applications of AI in Games and Digital Media , focusing on Machine Learning for automated music generation, Serious Games for accessibility and health interventions, and Extended Reality applications in cultural heritage and education. Key research themes include: Swarm intelligence for strategic game development Gamification for accessibility design Immersive training systems for behavioral change User modeling and personalization in digital environments His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in pedagogical AI agents (2025), immersive cycling safety training (2025), and intelligent game asset generation (2024), reflecting his dual focus on educational technology and practical health/safety applications through gaming frameworks. As Joint Director of the Laboratory of Immersive Virtual Environments (LIVE) and PG Courses Director, he leads significant research initiatives including EPSRC/AHRC-funded projects on heritage site decolonization through mixed reality and Bikeability Trust interventions for child cycling safety. His editorial roles include Springer-Nature's Scientific Reports and MDPI Multimedia. He actively supervises PhD candidates in AI applications for games, machine learning algorithms, accessibility design, and immersive technologies, maintaining strong industry connections through the London Unity User Group (3,000+ members) and Serious Games Association.