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Ioli CamposView profile

Assistant Professor

• Media Literacy
• Digital Media
• Journalism
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Ioli Campos is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Católica University of Portugal, and a researcher at the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC). Her work bridges academia and professional practice, with a focus on media literacy, digital media, journalism, and youth engagement with technology. Education: PhD in Digital Media, Portugal Collaborative Program (The University of Texas at Austin and Nova University of Lisbon) Master’s in Journalism, Nova University of Lisbon Fulbright Visiting Scholar, The University of Texas at Austin Her research centers on media literacy, children’s interactions with digital media, algorithms, chatbots, and influencers, as well as innovative storytelling in journalism and environmental reporting. She investigates how young audiences perceive news and digital content, with a strong emphasis on gender, ethics, and education. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and global citizenship. The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on digital media’s societal impact, especially on youth. She explores AI, chatbots, media narratives, and educational interventions across diverse formats including book chapters, reports, and peer-reviewed articles. Her research is interdisciplinary, combining communication, psychology, and education. Scientific Awards: Reportage Award from the United Nations National Committee for the 50th Anniversary of the Human Rights Declaration Honour Mention in Environmental Reporting from the Portuguese Sustainable Cities Association Campos has supervised graduate students and led research activities, including serving as national Principal Investigator in EU-funded projects with budgets up to €600,000. She has extensive experience in national and international research consortia and has consulted for organizations such as the OSCE and the Council of Europe. She actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization and invited talks. She is a key member of CECC, where she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects related to communication and digital culture. Her recent project 'Comunicação e Inteligência Artificial: Perspetivas multidisciplinares' (2023–2025) exemplifies her engagement with cutting-edge topics in AI and media.

• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• Causal Machine Learning
• +7 more

Dr. Bevan Smith is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), where he also completed his BIng(Mech), MSc(Eng), and PhD. His research bridges machine learning and engineering systems, with a focus on optimization through simulation and AI. His research interests include: Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning Causal Machine Learning and Causal Discovery Graph Neural Networks Explainable AI (XAI) Digital Twins Application of AI in Education and Industrial Systems His recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in applying causal inference and machine learning to both industrial optimization (e.g., inventory management, air quality monitoring) and educational challenges (e.g., at-risk student prediction, online video interventions). He utilizes simulation-based methods and counterfactual reasoning to evaluate treatment effects and improve decision-making. His work spans journals in industrial engineering, artificial intelligence in education, and computational applications. Notable scientific contributions include: Developing AI-driven solutions for low-cost air quality monitoring (AI_r) Evaluating X-Learner performance under confounding and non-linearity Applying Pearl’s counterfactual framework to assess explanation validity Designing personalized interventions for engineering students using model-agnostic explanations Dr. Smith has contributed to curriculum development through the creation of online educational videos and has explored structural design in mechanical engineering, notably in carbon fibre swingarm development. While no formal advising or grant information is available, his work reflects an interdisciplinary approach combining mechanical engineering principles with cutting-edge AI methodologies. He is actively publishing and remains engaged in both technical and educational research domains.

Carlos VázquezView profile

Professor

• Computer vision
• Medical imaging
• 3D reconstruction
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Carlos Vázquez is a Professor at the Department of Software Engineering and IT, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS). He holds a B.Eng. and M.Sc. from ISPJAE, Cuba, and a Ph.D. from INRS, Montreal. His research focuses on computer vision, medical imaging, 3D reconstruction, and immersive video technologies. He co-leads the Summit Tech Research Chair in Immersive and Interactive Video and is affiliated with the Multimedia Research Laboratory (LABMULTIMEDIA) and the Open Innovation Laboratory in Health Technologies (LIO-ÉTS). His expertise includes stereoscopic imaging, multi-view video coding, and GPGPU programming. Notable research axes are software systems, multimedia, cybersecurity, and health technologies. He has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s theses, including works on 3D spine reconstruction, personalized femur modeling, and immersive video compression. Key contributions include advancements in medical imaging analysis, 3D reconstruction from biplanar radiographs, and efficient video coding for virtual reality. His work bridges clinical applications and engineering, with implications in surgical planning, patient rehabilitation, and multimedia systems optimization.

• Digital Literacy
• New Literacies
• Literacy Education
• +7 more

Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Baker is a Professor of Literacy Studies in the Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum at the University of Missouri's College of Education, where she has served since 1996. Her work centers on digital and new literacies, the integration of technology in education, and qualitative research methods. She is the creator and host of the popular Voice of Literacy podcast and has held leadership roles, including Past President of the Literacy Research Association. Education: Ed.D. in Literacy Studies, Vanderbilt University; M.A. in Reading Education, Vanderbilt University; B.A. in Elementary Education, Furman University. Baker’s research investigates how digital communication reshapes literacy, with a focus on leveraging technologies like speech recognition (e.g., Siri, Alexa) to support struggling readers and writers across K-12 and higher education. She explores multimedia case-based instruction, sociocultural perspectives on learning, and the development of 21st-century literacies. Her innovative teaching has led to the development of transformative graduate courses in literacy and technology, and she co-developed a two-semester qualitative research sequence used across disciplines. Her recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in digital literacy, teacher education, and technology integration, emphasizing practical applications in real classrooms. These works often examine how digital tools can bridge oral and written language, support preservice teachers, and enhance writing processes. Dr. Baker has been recognized with numerous awards, including: UM System’s Thomas Jefferson Award MU Kemper Fellow Excellence in Teaching with Technology Award (2010) National and International Awards for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (2011) University of Missouri System President’s Award for Innovative Teaching (2012) She actively advises graduate students, several of whom have become faculty members. Her mentoring emphasizes critical thinking, reflective practice, and real-world pedagogy. She has led college-wide initiatives to improve doctoral training in qualitative research across fields such as nursing, educational leadership, and social work. She is also involved in developing an app to support literacy through speech-to-text technology. Baker leads or contributes to research teams focused on digital case-based learning, literacy coaching, and online teacher education communities. Her lab and scholarly work are centered on transforming teacher preparation through technology and sociocultural frameworks.

• Natural Language Processing
• Automatic Text Summarization
• Sentence Generation
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Juan-Manuel Torres Moreno is an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences HDR HC) at the University of Avignon (UAPV), where he conducts research in Natural Language Processing at the Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon (LIA). His academic position includes the HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), a post-doctoral qualification in France that enables supervision of PhD students. His primary research interests focus on Natural Language Processing, with particular emphasis on automatic text summarization, sentence generation, and phrase compression algorithms. His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of NLP, incorporating machine learning techniques and artificial intelligence approaches. His research has significant applications in multilingual processing, text mining, and information extraction systems. Torres Moreno's publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory in advancing text summarization techniques, with recent work exploring cross-lingual approaches, multimedia content processing, and deep learning applications. His research often bridges the gap between theoretical linguistic concepts and practical implementation, with publications spanning from fundamental NLP algorithms to applied systems for video summarization, speech processing, and multilingual document analysis. He actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions including École Polytechnique de Montréal (with 50 joint publications), Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon (83 publications), and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. His work appears in reputable journals such as Computer Speech and Language, Data and Knowledge Engineering, and Pattern Recognition Letters. Within the Laboratoire Informatique d'Avignon, Torres Moreno contributes to the Language Processing research theme, working with colleagues on projects related to multilingual information access, opinion mining, and text analysis. His research group has participated in several evaluation campaigns including DEFT (Défi Fouille de Textes) challenges, focusing on information retrieval and sentiment analysis tasks.

Octavian Mihai MachidonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mobile Computing
• IoT-based Systems
• Smart Public Governance
• +8 more

Octavian Mihai Machidon is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Computer and Information Science (FRI), specializing in mobile computing, IoT systems, and approximate computing. His research bridges technological innovation with diverse applications in agriculture, cultural heritage, and smart governance. Current research focuses on energy-efficient mobile systems, UAV-based agricultural monitoring, and smart governance frameworks Previously led H2020 Smart4All AgriAdapt project Recipient of multiple awards for research excellence and innovation His work demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact through projects like Mobiprox (IEEE IoT Journal) and SqueezeSlimU-Net (IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations). Key trends include adaptive algorithms, real-time processing, and sustainable technology integration. 2024 - FRI Special Award for Exceptional Research Achievement 2023 - Agrobiznis 'Best Idea' award for AgriAdapt project As member of the Computer Communications Laboratory , he contributes to digital transformation initiatives and teaches courses in process automation and mobile sensing platform development.

Burghard BaltruschView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Poetry
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Translation
• +7 more

Burghard Baltrusch is a Professor of Galician and Latin Philology at the University of Vigo's Faculty of Philology and Translation in Galicia, Spain. Since 2015, he has directed the International José Saramago Chair at the University of Vigo, an institution funded internationally by the Instituto Camões and the Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias. He coordinates the BiFeGa research group in Cultural Studies, Translation and Interpretation, recognized as a GRC group by the Xunta de Galicia since 2019, and collaborates with the Institute of Comparative Literature Margarida Losa at the University of Porto. Baltrusch obtained his doctorate (doctor philosophiae) from the University of Bonn in 1996 after studying at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne (Germany), Nova de Lisboa (Portugal), and Complutense (Spain). His academic journey has been dedicated to Lusophone literatures, particularly focusing on the intersection of literary studies, cultural analysis, and political discourse within Portuguese-speaking contexts. His primary research interests center on contemporary poetry and its relationship to political discourse, with special attention to the works of Fernando Pessoa and José Saramago. Baltrusch has pioneered studies examining how poetic expression functions in public spaces, the hermeneutics of translation, and the political dimensions of literary works. His scholarship demonstrates a consistent engagement with how literature interacts with social movements, critiques of neoliberal capitalism, and questions of identity and resistance. The researcher has particularly focused on Galician and Portuguese literary traditions while maintaining a comparative perspective that spans Iberian and Lusophone contexts. Analysis of Baltrusch's recent publications reveals a sustained exploration of the intersection between poetic expression and political discourse, particularly in contemporary Iberian and Lusophone contexts. His work consistently examines how poetry engages with social conflicts, political movements, and cultural resistance. A significant portion of his recent scholarship focuses on José Saramago's legacy, Adília Lopes' feminist poetry, and the visual-literary dialogue between writer José Saramago and artist Graça Morais. His research demonstrates increasing attention to intermedial approaches, examining how poetry interacts with visual arts, performance, and digital media in contemporary cultural production. Burghard Baltrusch has directed the International José Saramago Chair since 2015 and established the JANGADA network in 2019, which connects nine José Saramago chairs worldwide along with five additional chairs and four research centers. He has served as principal investigator for two significant research projects on "Contemporary Poetry and Politics" funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. His academic leadership extends to coordinating the BiFeGa research group and formerly serving as coordinator of the Interuniversity Doctoral Program in Literary Studies. Through these roles, he has mentored numerous graduate students and fostered international academic collaborations across Iberian and Lusophone institutions. As director of the International José Saramago Chair and coordinator of the BiFeGa research group, Baltrusch leads initiatives that bridge academic research with public engagement. His work with the JANGADA network has created a global platform for Saramago studies, while his research group focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies, translation, and cultural analysis. The researcher has organized numerous conferences, exhibitions, and collaborative projects that bring academic scholarship into dialogue with contemporary cultural and political issues, particularly through events examining the 50th anniversary of Portugal's Carnation Revolution and exhibitions exploring the relationship between Saramago's literary work and Graça Morais' visual art.

• Fisheries ecology and bio-geography
• Trophic networks and life-histories
• Effects of fishing
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Jorge Santos is Professor of Fishery Biology at The Norwegian College of Fishery Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø. His work integrates fisheries ecology, socio-ecological systems, and innovative art-science approaches to address coastal and marine challenges. Research Focus: Fisheries ecology and bio-geography, trophic networks, effects of fishing, coasts and estuaries, small-scale fisheries, fisheries management, coastal culture, futures of coasts and fisheries, Blue Economy, education and outreach, and quantitative methods. Key Trends: Recent work emphasizes climate change impacts on marine communities, rotational harvesting effects, geographic life-history variations, and interdisciplinary art-science collaborations for ocean communication. His publications reveal a strong shift toward integrating ecological science with cultural narratives and future scenario planning. Scientific Recognition: No formal awards listed in provided materials. Advising: Supervises bachelor, master, and PhD students across biological and social dimensions of marine systems. Grants & Projects: Coordinates NorLanka Blue (marine sciences/blue economy in Sri Lanka), SAMAKI (MSc/PhD school in Tanzania/Zanzibar), and Blue Route (global PhD education). Serves on MASMA Programme Committee and leads consultancies for fisheries/education development. Active in CRAFT research group (Center for Arctic Humanities) and projects AFO-JIGG (small-scale fishing welfare) and FUTURES4Fish (coastal futures), Santos pioneers transdisciplinary approaches bridging science, art, and community engagement.

Soroush SabbaghanView profile

Associate Professor

• Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Educational Technology
• Teacher Development
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Soroush Sabbaghan is an Associate Professor at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary and serves as the inaugural Generative AI Educational Leader in Residence at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. He also holds the position of Area Chair for Language and Literacy Specialization at the Werklund School of Education. With dual PhDs in Curriculum and Learning from the University of Calgary (2015) and English Language Teaching from Tehran Azad University (2011), his academic journey spans both Canadian and international educational contexts. Dr. Sabbaghan's research focuses on the critical intersection of educational technology, teacher development, and equity, with a particular emphasis on the ethical integration of generative AI in educational settings. His work explores how AI-powered tools can support inclusive and evidence-informed teaching practices across K-12 and higher education environments. He has developed multiple AI applications including REVIA, AI4Equity, CaseCraft, SMARTIE, COERI, and PEARL to enhance teaching and learning experiences while maintaining academic integrity. His scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of AI in education, with his most recent publications (2023-2025) centering on ethical frameworks, human-centered AI design, and practical implementations of generative technologies in academic settings. These works collectively address critical tensions between technological innovation and educational values, particularly regarding academic integrity, equity, and professional development. Teaching Award for Experiential Learning (2025) Teaching Award for Teaching in Online Environments (2021) Dr. Sabbaghan has secured significant research funding, including SSHRC grants and multiple University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants, to explore AI's impact on education. He actively collaborates with educators across Canada and internationally, serving as Principal Investigator on studies examining co-designed AI tools in teacher education. His leadership extends to directing the Generative AI Resource Development Working Group and co-chairing the Academic Generative AI Working Group at the institutional level. He has also developed numerous AI-powered educational applications through projects like the Math Minds initiative and various teaching innovation grants. As an active member of the AI Community of Practice at the University of Calgary and host of the AI Speaker Series, Dr. Sabbaghan fosters interdisciplinary dialogue about AI's role in education. His work with the International Foundations Program and as Liaison to the Haskayne School of Business demonstrates his commitment to cross-institutional collaboration. His recent development of tools like SMARTIE (an AI-powered course design tool featured in CityNews Calgary) exemplifies his practical approach to translating research into classroom applications.

Mahmut AykaçView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Communication Engineering
• Image Processing
• +3 more

Assistant Professor Mahmut Aykaç is affiliated with Gaziantep University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He holds a Doctorate (2010-2018), Master's (2006-2009), and Licence (2001-2006) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Gaziantep University, specializing in Circuits and Systems Theory. His research spans Image Processing , Machine Learning , and Wireless Communication Systems , with a focus on RFID localization ZigBee-based navigation Chaos theory in cryptography Edge computing for neural networks Legacy textile system modernization Scientific contributions include 7 refereed journal articles and participation in 7 international conferences. Notable projects: ZigBee Campus Navigation System (2013-2017) Jacquard Loom Control System Modernization (2007-2009) Supervised master's theses on: Single-band GSM RF energy harvesting Automatic power factor correction systems Received certification as expert witness in Expropriation and Electrical Engineering fields.

Johann BraunView profile

Researcher

• Political Geographies of the Radical Right
• Urban Geographies
• Political Ecology
• +6 more

Johann Braun is a human geographer affiliated with Heidelberg University, specializing in right-wing urban politics, political ecologies, and critical theories of urban space. His work bridges geographical knowledge production with science communication through multimedia frameworks. Research Interests : Radical right spatialization, urban transformation conflicts, critical cartography, and historical geographies of knowledge. Key Publications : 2025 edited volume on right-wing futures, 2024 monograph Stadt von Rechts , and 2022 dissertation on regressive urban promises. Conference Engagement : Presented at major events including the German Congress for Geography and Royal Geographical Society meetings. Transfer Activities : Contributed to public discourse through book events, media interviews, and critical dialogues with institutions like the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.

• Data management and data science
• Artificial intelligence
• Distributed computing and systems software
• +6 more

Thomas C Henderson is a tenured Professor at the School of Computing within the College of Engineering at the University of Utah. His research focuses on autonomous systems , computational models , and intelligent machine systems , with specific interests in biosystem simulation, distributed systems, and adaptive algorithms. He has contributed to Bayesian sensor networks , UAS traffic management , and probabilistic logic frameworks for intelligent agents. Current academic appointments since 1989 Adjunct roles in Biomedical Engineering Active in IEEE committees (2024-2025) Research trends in recent publications emphasize autonomous aircraft coordination , probabilistic reasoning , and multi-sensor integration . Key subfields include lane-based airspace modeling, reinforcement learning for UAS, and pseudogradient navigation techniques. His work has received recognition through a Best Paper Award (IEEE 2008) and the US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship . Strategic deconfliction protocols Dynamic data-driven applications Structural health monitoring systems He actively mentors undergraduate research through courses like Deep Learning Capstone and Senior Capstone Design . Current grants include "Deep Learning in AI and Robotics" (2024-2029) and "Robust Reasoning using Geometric SAT/PSAT" (2022-2023).

Yingfei DongView profile

Professor

• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Privacy
• +5 more

Yingfei Dong is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Engineering, where he joined in August 2003 after completing his academic training in China and the United States. His educational background includes: B.S. in Computer Science from Harbin Institute of Technology (1989) M.S. in Computer Science from Harbin Institute of Technology (1992) Doctor of Engineering from Tsinghua University (1995) Ph.D. in Computer and Information Science from the University of Minnesota (2003) Professor Dong's research centers on computer and network security/privacy with strong emphasis on emerging threats in AI systems, drone/UAS networks, and IoT ecosystems. His work bridges theoretical foundations with real-world applications across cloud infrastructure, anonymous communications, smart grid protection, and infrastructure security, maintaining relevance through continuous adaptation from past projects in QoS and multimedia streaming. He has secured substantial research funding including: NSF 2439007 (2025): SFS AI + Cybersecurity ($4,112,287, 2026-2028) DCL EPSCOR: SaTC Frontier (2024): AI-Enabled Cyber-Physical Systems Security ($199,973, 2024-2026) GenCyber Hawaii Coalition 2025 ($412,794, 2024-2025) ROTC Cyber Security Research: Consumer Drones ($249,415, 2021-2023) ROTC Cyber Security Research: Countering Drones ($239,957, 2019-2021) National CAE-R Center (2019-2024) Scholarship for Service Program ($5,168,370, 2017-2023) Professor Dong actively mentors ROTC cadets and EE students through cybersecurity research projects while leading the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) team for Cyber Security and UAS applications, and directs the NSF SFS program supporting 24+ cybersecurity scholars.

Angelica DuranView profile

Professor

• Comparative Literature
• Disability Studies
• Religious Studies
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Angelica Duran is a Professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Religious Studies at Purdue University, with a courtesy appointment in Critical Disability Studies. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2000), an M.A. (1988) and B.A. (1987) from the University of California, Berkeley. Her research spans 16th–21st century comparative literature, focusing on English and Spanish traditions, religious studies, disability studies, and translation theory. She has published extensively on Milton, including monographs and edited volumes exploring his global reception, visual adaptations, and pedagogical applications. Her recent publications examine Milton’s transnational influence, the role of prosthetic sign systems in literary interpretation, and intersections of disability, movement, and theological discourse. She bridges early modern and contemporary analyses, addressing issues of translation, cultural adaptation, and digital humanities. Duran has received two Irene Samuel Memorial Awards for her edited volumes Milton in Translation (2017) and Milton Across Borders and Media (2023). She serves on editorial boards and academic committees, including the Renaissance Society of America's Conference Chair (2022–27). As a comparative literature scholar, she connects European, American, and global traditions, emphasizing religious, diasporic, and pedagogical dimensions. Her work explores how texts traverse ideological, physical, and disciplinary boundaries.

Hans Kristian Strandstuen RustadView profile

Professor

• Poetry
• Posthumanism
• Literature across media
• +4 more

Hans Kristian Strandstuen Rustad is a Professor of Nordic Literature at the Department of Nordic and Classical Languages (ILN), University of Oslo. His research spans poetry studies, posthumanism, intermediality, digital literature, media ecology, and Nordic modernist poetry. He explores poetry as performative events, literature's relationship with non-human entities, and cross-media artistic constellations. Editor of Nordisk poesi journal Board member of INSL (International Network for the Study of Lyric) Co-coordinator of NORLYR (Nordic Modernist Lyric Network) His work interrogates how poetry manifests across analog/digital platforms, the ethical implications of posthumanism in literature, and the redefinition of traditional literary concepts in media ecology. Recent projects include studies of Instagram poetry, AI's impact on creativity, and lyrical responses to ecological crises. Rustad's publications from 2024–2017 examine Nordic poetry's evolution through digital platforms, intermedial experiments, and posthuman ethics. His edited volumes and journal articles address themes like audio-literary performance, ecological community in Björk's work, and political rap lyrics. He contributes to institutions such as CERCOP (Center for Contemporary Poetry), NORLYR, and INSL, and teaches courses on Nordic literary history, intermedial literature, and posthumanism. His research bridges cultural, technological, and environmental intersections in poetry.