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Lottie HoareView profile

Lecturer

• Arts Education
• Pedagogy
• Educational Policy
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Dr Lottie Hoare is a Lecturer in Education and Early Childhood Studies at Middlesex University and a Senior Teaching Associate at the University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on arts education, pedagogical strategies, and the historical and contemporary influences on educational policy. She explores themes such as heritage language schools, the role of media (BBC broadcasts and film) in shaping educational discourse, and biographies of influential educators. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational practices. Teaching responsibilities include modules like Creativity and the Arts in Education at Middlesex University, alongside leading Historical and Contemporary Issues in Education and Curriculum Studies for Primary Education. At Cambridge, she teaches MEd students and undergraduates. Dr Hoare holds leadership roles, including Executive Committee membership of The Society for Educational Studies (since 2022) and Book Reviews Editor for the British Journal of Educational Studies. From 2025, she will co-edit the History of Education journal. Her research outputs span academic articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, often centering on underrepresented figures in educational history. Her career spans over three decades, including 20 years in primary schools and nurseries before pursuing her AHRC-funded PhD (2013–2016) at the University of Cambridge. This interdisciplinary background informs her approach to linking historical insights with modern educational challenges. Key research trends in her articles include analyzing media’s role in education, biographical studies of educators, and the intersection of arts with well-being and community-building. Her work highlights marginalized voices, such as Beryl Gilroy and Muriel Pyrah, enriching narratives around equity and innovation in education.

George T. HeinemanView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Component-Based Software Engineering
• Software Architecture
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George T. Heineman is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He holds a BS from Dartmouth College (1989), an MS (1990), and a PhD (1996) from Columbia University. His research focuses on software engineering, component-based systems, and modularity, with notable contributions to type-safe modular software evolution through the CoCo design pattern. Heineman emphasizes professional software engineering practices in teaching, challenging students with industry-relevant projects to foster best practices. His work has been published in leading venues like ECOOP, with a 2021 paper on CoCo gaining attention for its impact on Java language design. He received the WPI Trustees' Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2022, reflecting his dedication to education. His research spans algorithm design, system architecture, and cybersecurity, with publications ranging from foundational theory to practical applications in automated assessment and network security. Education: BS in Computer Science, Dartmouth College, 1989 MS in Computer Science, Columbia University, 1990 PhD in Computer Science, Columbia University, 1996 Research interests include software evolution, design patterns, and modular software systems. His recent work addresses challenges in maintaining stable APIs and enabling cohesive extensions in object-oriented systems. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Copenhagen and TU Dortmund highlight his international academic engagement. Beyond research, Heineman contributes to curriculum development, including WPI's new graduate programs in computing and workforce development initiatives.

Kimi Kondo-BrownView profile

Professor

• Japanese as a Heritage Language
• Curriculum & Assessment
• Second Language Studies
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Dr. Kimi Kondo-Brown is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa . She holds affiliations in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (Japanese BA, MA, PhD programs) and serves as Cooperating Graduate Faculty in the Department of Second Language Studies (PhD in SLS). Her research focuses on Japanese as a Heritage Language , language assessment , and curriculum development . Education: PhD in Education (UHM), MA in Linguistics (University of Utah). She leads initiatives in heritage language education, publishing widely on language testing, curriculum design, and multilingual education. Key works include Japanese as a Heritage Language (Cambridge 2024) and Introduction to Assessment for Japanese Teachers (reprinted 2022). She directs assessment institutes and collaborates with international scholars like Emeritus Prof. James Brown. Research emphasizes heritage language maintenance and post-pandemic language testing . She co-edits peer-reviewed volumes on assessment modules and serves on editorial boards. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical pedagogy, addressing needs of heritage speakers and global language learners. Grants and awards include contributions to the National Foreign Languages Resource Center. She advises on curriculum alignment and assessment frameworks, with a focus on equity in language education. Her legacy includes over 30 publications and 25 years of teaching Japanese and SLA methodologies.

Igor MolybogView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Large Language Models
• Multimodal Modeling
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Igor Molybog is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Information and Computer Sciences. His research focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, particularly through large language models (LLMs), multimodal modeling, and core machine learning optimization. He leads the HawAII research group, exploring applications like LLM alignment, efficient inference systems, and scaling properties of foundation models. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering from UC Berkeley (2022), specializing in optimization algorithms for complex systems. Previously worked at Meta AI on LLaMa model development. Research Interests: Efficient LLM development and evaluation frameworks Multimodal AI integration (video/audio + text) Scalable optimization for large models Computational efficiency in training/ inference Recent Work: Presented REAL alignment method (2024), developed long-context scaling techniques (2023), contributed to Llama 2 chat models (2023). Collaborates with organizations like Epoch AI on scaling challenges. Teaching: Offers courses in AI, machine learning, and optimization across ECE and ICS departments. Labs/Teams: Leads HawAII Initiative fostering AI collaboration at UH Manoa, organizes paper reading seminars, and hosts technical talks with industry experts.

Agnes B. CurryView profile

Professor

• Ethics
• Social Philosophy
• Native American and Indigenous Philosophy
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Agnes B. Curry, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Core Curriculum at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), where she has served since 2001. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy from Fordham University and dual degrees in Piano (B.M.) and Philosophy (B.A.) from Benedictine College. Her work bridges philosophical theory with everyday life experiences, emphasizing how ideas shape human perception. Dr. Curry teaches courses on ethics, race, and women philosophers, and actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and collaborative research. Her research focuses on 20th-century ethics, Native American philosophy, and moral/spiritual values in media. She co-edits Studies in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy and serves on the American Philosophical Association’s national committee. Dr. Curry also engages in contemplative practices, serving as a Spiritual Director and contributing to interfaith initiatives through organizations like Spiritual Directors International. Dr. Curry’s publications span academic chapters, edited volumes, and media analyses. She collaborates on projects like a book with Dr. Josef Velazquez on values in television, and her work has been featured in journals such as Slayage and Studies in Native American and Indigenous Philosophy . Her teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary connections, reflected in courses like Philosophy of Race and Food Ethics .

Ryan ShiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence for Social Good
• Reinforcement Learning
• Game Theory
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Ryan Shi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computing and Information (SCI) at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on applying AI to address societal challenges in food security, environmental conservation, and public health, collaborating with nonprofit organizations globally. He specializes in game theory, online learning, and reinforcement learning, emphasizing deployable solutions. Shi holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. in Societal Computing from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. He interned at Microsoft and Facebook during his Ph.D. and has been recognized with awards such as the 2023 IAAI Deployed Application Award and the 2022 Siebel Scholar Award. His work includes developing systems like Newspanda for environmental media monitoring and Maviper for interpretable multi-agent reinforcement learning. Recent projects involve optimizing food bank logistics, improving crowdsourcing platforms, and advancing low-resource language NLP for environmental conservation. Key Research Themes: Interpretable AI, Social Good Deployment, Responsible Algorithms Notable Deployments: Food rescue platforms, conservation monitoring tools Shi's research bridges theoretical foundations and real-world impact, with a focus on scalability, sustainability, and ethical considerations in AI applications.

Eunjeong LeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Rhetoric and Composition
• Multilingual Literacy Education
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Eunjeong Lee is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Rhetoric and Composition at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on multilingual literacy practices, language equity, and decolonial education. She holds a PhD from Pennsylvania State University and has taught courses like ENGL 1303: Multilingual Lives and Literacies. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Pennsylvania State University MA in English, Texas Tech University BA in English Language Education, Pusan National University, South Korea Research Interests: Lee explores how language ideologies impact marginalized communities, advocating for translingual pedagogies that center multilingualism. Her work critiques racialized language ownership in academia and promotes decolonial approaches to literacy education. She collaborates with organizations like CCCC's Second Language Writing Standing Group. Affiliations: American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) American Education Research Association (AERA) National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Grants & Advocacy: Her recent projects include pandemic-era multimodal literacy initiatives and anti-racist pedagogy development. She co-edited a special issue on social justice for multilingual writers and contributes to Koreatimes on language equity issues.

Christopher CollinsView profile

Professor

• Information Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Pen+Touch Interface Design
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Dr. Christopher Collins is a Professor of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University, leading the Visualization for Information Analysis Lab (vialab). He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto (2010) and focuses on interdisciplinary research in information visualization, human-computer interaction, and natural language processing. His work addresses challenges in information overload, text analytics, and novel interfaces such as touch, pen, VR/AR. Collins' research has been featured in top-tier venues like ACM CHI and IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, earning honorable mentions and over $3M in funding as sole PI. He serves on the IEEE VIS Executive Committee and Board of Governors at Ontario Tech University. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2010) MSc in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2004) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, Memorial University (2001) Research Interests: Collins' work spans information visualization , pen+touch interfaces , visual analytics , and text-driven systems . He explores how interactive technologies can democratize complex data analysis, particularly in education, healthcare, and creative domains. Recent projects include gaze-driven learning tools, context-aware camera interfaces, and bias-mitigating product review analysis. Awards: ACM CHI Honorable Mention Award IEEE VIS Honorable Mention Award Grants & Impact: Secured $3M+ in research funding. Media coverage includes New York Times and CBS Sunday Morning for innovations in visualization and text analytics. Teaches courses in human-computer interaction, computer graphics, and information visualization. Labs & Collaborations: vialab develops tools like Lexichrome , ConToVi , and NeuroSight . Active in IEEE Visualization and ACM Interactive Media communities. Collaborates with academia and industry globally.

Susan CreaghView profile

Lecturer

• Educational Policy Analysis
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Quantitative Research Methods
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Dr. Susan Creagh is a Lecturer in TESOL Education at the University of Queensland's School of Education. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Queensland, a Master's in Applied Linguistics from Darwin University, and a BA/Diploma of Education from the University of New England. Her research focuses on language policy, educational equity, and quantitative methodologies, particularly regarding students from linguistically diverse backgrounds. She has held roles such as Research Fellow at ISSR (2015–2017), collaborating with The Smith Family on a federally funded project addressing educational disadvantage. Creagh critiques national testing systems like NAPLAN, emphasizing how categorizations such as 'Language Background Other Than English' misrepresent outcomes for multilingual learners. Her work includes longitudinal studies on newly arrived migrant and refugee students' academic trajectories. She also explores teacher workload, commercialization in education, and global citizenship education. Key Awards: Ray Debus Award for Doctoral Research (AARE), Penny McKay Memorial Award (ACTA/ALAA) Grants/Projects: ARC Linkage Grant on disadvantage and educational outcomes Teaching Roles: Contributes to BEd, MEd (Secondary Teaching), and MEd (Educational Studies) programs, focusing on ESL/EAL pedagogy. Her research spans 20+ years as an ESL teacher, informing her advocacy for equitable education policies and practices.

Caroline RichesView profile

Associate Professor

• Language Teacher Professional Identity
• Sociolinguistics in Education
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. Caroline Riches is an Associate Professor at McGill University’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education , specializing in Second Language Education . She serves as the DISE Program Co-Director for Teacher Education/MATL and is affiliated with the Second Language Education group. Her research focuses on language teacher professional identity, sociolinguistics in education, second language acquisition, and online learning pedagogy. Educational Background : Ph.D., Second Language Education (2001), McGill University M.Sc., Psycholinguistics (1984), University of Alberta B.A. Honours, Linguistics (1982), University of Alberta Her research explores teacher education program reform, multilingual development, and instructional strategies for English language learners. She has co-edited works on Canadian teacher education and contributed to key publications on curriculum design and sociolinguistic contexts. Scientific Contributions : Pioneering studies on multilingual parent perceptions in Montréal Leadership in emergent teacher education program design Analysis of cross-modal literacy challenges Dr. Riches collaborates extensively on program evaluations and policy development in teacher education, with a focus on balancing innovation and tradition.

Sara WitmerView profile

Associate Professor

• School Psychology
• Assessment Practices
• Educational Equity
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Sara Witmer is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Michigan State University (MSU), holding a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification. She is affiliated with the College of Education’s Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology & Special Education (CEPSE). Her roles include Principal Investigator for Project ETUDE (funded by the Institute of Educational Sciences) and Project Director for Project Hi2LD (funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services), which focus on improving assessment practices and reducing graduate study costs for school psychology and special education students. Education: Dr. Witmer earned a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She also holds an NCSP credential, reflecting her specialization in school-based psychological services. Research Interests: Her work centers on enhancing instructional decision-making through equitable assessment practices, particularly for at-risk students, students with disabilities, and English language learners. Key themes include validity and fairness in testing, accommodation use, and the integration of accessibility tools into large-scale accountability systems. She employs empirical and mixed-methods approaches to address disparities in educational measurement. Projects & Grants: Leading Project ETUDE (IES-funded) and Project Hi2LD (OSE-funded), she investigates testing accommodations’ effectiveness and develops interdisciplinary training programs. These initiatives aim to improve outcomes for K-12 students and reduce barriers to graduate education. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, her research aligns closely with MSU’s CEPSE department and interdisciplinary efforts within the College of Education, such as the CREATE for STEM Institute. She collaborates with national and international agencies to advance inclusive assessment policies.

Ansuman BiswasView profile

Lecturer

• Interdisciplinary Arts
• Performance Art
• Cultural Hybridity
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Ansuman Biswas is a Lecturer in Live Art and Contemporary Performance at Queen Mary University of London’s School of English and Drama. He holds a BA (Hons) in Drama from Dartington College of Arts and has a multifaceted career spanning music, theatre, visual art, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His work bridges science, art, and spirituality, emphasizing improvisation, consciousness, and Indian philosophical traditions. Notable roles include serving as External Examiner at Westminster University, Co-Chair of the Live Art Development Agency, and Trustee of Longplayer. His research explores vipassana meditation’s impact on artistic practice, with projects like the Horniman Museum’s Time Sculptor examining time manipulation through performance, installations, and poetry. Biswas has held residencies globally, collaborating with institutions like the European Space Agency, Schumacher College, and the National Institute of Medical Research. His creative practice includes composing for major theaters (e.g., Shakespeare’s Globe, Royal National Theatre) and touring with artists like Björk and Oasis. Biswas’s work often challenges boundaries between disciplines and cultures, fostering innovative intersections between art, technology, and ecology. Education: BA Hons in Drama from Manchester University and Music at Dartington College of Arts. Previous academic roles include Senior Lecturer at Dartington College of Arts (developing an MA in Arts & Ecology), Creative Director of the Tagore Centre UK (2013–2016), and Lecturer at Guildhall School of Music and Drama (2017–2020). He has pioneered interdisciplinary projects at Hewlett-Packard’s Bangalore lab and been an artist-in-residence at NASA-related initiatives. His artistic collaborations span diverse fields, from neuroscientists in Arizona to nomadic shamans in the Gobi Desert. Research focuses on listening as a transformative practice, improvisation’s role in uncovering unconscious creativity, and the application of meditation principles in art. Recent work includes the pandemic-era Infectious Air series exploring Zoom-based improvisation and the Social Intimacy project with Theatre of Research. His projects often involve experimental venues (e.g., Gothic towers, underwater sculptures) and emphasize ethical engagement with communities and environments. Publications span performance theory, musicology, and interdisciplinary art criticism, with notable contributions to Posthuman Spiritualities in Contemporary Performance and Music & Consciousness . His artistic works have been exhibited at Tate Modern, the Whitechapel Gallery, and festivals worldwide. Biswas’s pedagogical approach integrates experiential learning, mentorship, and cross-cultural dialogue, reflecting his commitment to fluid identity and collaborative innovation.

• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Ahmed AbuRa'ed is a Researcher at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. He is affiliated with the TALN research group and the Large-Scale Text Understanding Systems Lab. His work focuses on advancing knowledge in scientific text summarization, information extraction, and machine learning. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2020), UPF, Barcelona, Spain M.Sc. in Computer Science (2015), University of Trento, Italy B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems (2007), An-Najah University, Nablus, Palestine Research Interests: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning/Deep Learning, Semantic Web, Information Extraction, Data Mining, and Scientific Document Summarization. His projects include developing systems for automatic generation of state-of-the-art reports, scientific text summarization, and cross-document relation discovery. Publications Focus: His 15 most recent articles (2016–2021) emphasize advancements in scientific literature analysis, including citation detection, text simplification, and cross-document summarization. Notable works involve systems like LaSTUS/TALN for scientific text processing and OlloBot for Arabic health dialogue agents. Labs & Teams: Active member of the TALN research group and the Large-Scale Text Understanding Systems Lab at UPF's DTIC department. Open to collaborations in NLP, Machine Learning, and related fields via email or Skype.

Caroline NormaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Japanese Military History
• Feminist Studies
• Sexual Violence
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Dr. Caroline Norma is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, specializing in the Master of Translating and Interpreting program. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne (2011) and has been at RMIT since then. Her research focuses on Japan’s military sexual slavery during WWII, post-war corporate Japan’s role in sex industries, and contemporary feminist movements. Notable works include The Japanese Comfort Women and Sexual Slavery During the China and Pacific Wars (2015) and Comfort Women and Post-Occupation Corporate Japan (2018), both translated into Korean. She has also contributed to anti-pornography research and serves on the editorial board of Women's Studies International Forum . Her research spans historical analysis, feminist activism, and the intersection of gender, war, and globalization. Recent projects include studies on multilingual public service communications (2023) and the geisha effect in Western perceptions of Japan’s sex industry (2022). She actively supervises PhD and Masters students, focusing on topics like cross-cultural interpreting, domestic violence communication, and the legacy of colonial violence. Norma’s work bridges historical memory, gendered violence, and contemporary social justice issues. Education: PhD, University of Melbourne (2011) Affiliations: Editorial Board Member, Women's Studies International Forum Key Research Themes: Historical Justice, Feminist Activism, Sex Industry Critique Her publications reflect a commitment to uncovering marginalized histories and advocating for gender equity through interdisciplinary research and policy engagement.

• Sociolinguistics
• Language Policy
• Language and Identity
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Anna Kaganiec-Kamieńska is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora, Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and has a strong academic background in English and Spanish languages and cultures. Her research is deeply interdisciplinary, focusing on sociolinguistics, language policy, ethnic and national identity, and transnationalism, with a particular emphasis on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Her research interests center on the complex interplay between language, identity, and power. Key areas include language policy and ideologies in Puerto Rico and Latin America, the status of heritage languages among diasporic communities (notably Polish in Argentina), the dynamics of bilingualism, and the formation of national and ethnic identities in multicultural and post-colonial contexts. She also investigates the role of language in human rights and the cultural rights of indigenous peoples. Her recent publications and conference presentations reveal a clear trend towards analyzing contemporary political and social issues through the lens of language. Her work frequently examines Puerto Rico’s unique linguistic and political status, the impact of globalization, and the digital age on language use and attitudes, including informal learning in online communities. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and academic volumes. Fulbright Fellowship (2017-2018) Kosciuszko Foundation Grant (2004-2005) Society-Environment-Technology Program Grant, Jagiellonian University (2013, 2015) Dr. Kaganiec-Kamieńska is an active member of the academic community. She has served on the editorial board of the journal "Studia Migracyjne-Przegląd Polonijny" and was its assistant editor from 2012 to 2016. She is a member of several scholarly associations, including the Latin American Association for Linguistics and Philology (ALFAL), the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), and the Polish Association of Hispanists. Her research is collaborative, as evidenced by her joint projects with scholars from institutions in Puerto Rico, such as the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Río Piedras.