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Sara Scott ShieldsView profile

Associate Professor

• Interdisciplinary Art Education
• Civically Engaged Art Education
• Arts-Based Educational Research
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Sara Scott Shields is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the Department of Art Education at Florida State University (FSU), part of the College of Fine Arts. She holds a PhD in Art Education from the University of Georgia, and earlier degrees from East Carolina University. Her career spans 14 years of teaching at secondary and college levels, with a focus on integrating visual journaling, contemporary art, and community history into civically engaged pedagogy. Shields has been recognized with national awards including the Southeastern Higher Educator of the Year (2019) and Florida Higher Educator of the Year (2018). Education: PhD in Art Education, University of Georgia (Advisor: Dr. Tracie Costantino) MAEd in Art Education, East Carolina University (Advisor: Dr. Alice Arnold) BFA in Art Education and Ceramics, East Carolina University (Advisors: Dr. Nancy House and Seo Eo) Research Focus: Shields’ work emphasizes civically engaged art education , leveraging visual journaling and arts-based research to foster socially just educational practices. She explores how art can bridge personal/community histories with contemporary issues, empowering students and educators to engage in civic discourse. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates qualitative methods, practitioner research, and curriculum design. Recent Scholarship Trends: Her publications (2018–2025) highlight resilience during crises (e.g., pandemic impacts), youth-led artistic research, and digital-age pedagogical strategies. Notable works include frameworks for civically engaged art education and studies on graduate student identity in academia. Awards & Contributions: National & regional teaching awards Leadership in art education policy Advocacy for equity in arts curriculum Teaching & Mentorship: Shields instructs core art education courses such as Contemporary Issues in Art Education and Arts-Based Research . She mentors pre-service teachers in designing inclusive, community-oriented curricula. Labs/Teams: Active in FSU’s Art Education Department, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives and community art projects.

Dinh PhungView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Generative AI
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Professor Dinh Phung is the Head of the Department of Data Science & AI at Monash University. His research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and robust AI systems. He has authored over 250 publications, with applications in NLP, computer vision, digital health, and cybersecurity. Phung holds a PhD and BSc(Hons) in Computer Science from Curtin University. He leads major projects like 'Can Machines Unlearn?' and 'Trustworthy Generative AI', funded by the Australian Research Council and the Department of Defence. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science, Curtin University (2005) Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computer Science, Curtin University (2001) Research Interests: Machine learning, deep learning, and generative models Optimal transport and Bayesian methods Robust and trustworthy AI Applications in digital health, cybersecurity, and autism research Key Projects (2023–2029): Can Machines Unlearn? (2025–2029): Safety in AI Trustworthy Generative AI (2024–2026): Foundation models Robust Machine Learning via Optimal Transport (2023–2025) Awards and Grants: Australian Research Council grants for AI safety and robustness Department of Defence funding for robust learning systems Collaborations: Global partnerships in AI ethics, cybersecurity, and healthcare. Active advisory roles, including with the Victorian Parliamentary Library.

Paul CohenView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Education Informatics
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Paul Cohen is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information (SCI), where he also directs the Modeling and Managing Complicated Systems Institute (MOMACS). Previously, he served as the founding Dean of SCI from 2017 to 2020. Before joining Pitt, he was a Program Manager at DARPA (2013–2017), leading initiatives like Big Mechanism and Communicating with Computers. Earlier roles include founding director of the University of Arizona’s School of Information: Science, Technology and Arts (SISTA), and professor at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute and the University of Massachusetts. Education: PhD in Computer Science and Psychology (Stanford University), MS in Psychology (UCLA), BS in Psychology (UC San Diego). Research Interests: Focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and modeling complex systems like cell signaling pathways and socio-environmental interactions. His work emphasizes explainable AI, human-computer communication, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Key Contributions: Authored Empirical Methods for Artificial Intelligence and over 200 peer-reviewed articles. His research spans robotics, education technology (e.g., the AnimalWatch tutoring system), and collaborative analysis tools like COLAB. He has won a Telly Award for his video on systemic challenges and a Best Paper award for spatial language learning frameworks. Awards & Recognition: Elected Fellow of the AAAI, recipient of the Telly Award, and winner of the Best Paper Award at the IEEE Conference on Development and Learning. Leadership & Outreach: Advocates for polymathy in education to address global challenges. His work includes developing curricula for complex systems thinking and promoting diversity in STEM through initiatives like AnimalWatch.

Shamya KarumbaiahView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Centered AI in Education
• Equitable and Responsible AI
• Algorithmic Bias in Education
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Shamya Karumbaiah is an Assistant Professor in the Learning Sciences department at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Education. She holds a PhD in Learning Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania (2021) and previously served as a postdoc fellow at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on equitable and responsible use of AI in education, addressing algorithmic bias, and methodological innovations in learning analytics. Education: PhD in Learning Sciences (University of Pennsylvania, 2021), MS in Computer Science (University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2017), BE in Computer Science (Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, 2011). Research Interests: Human-centered AI in education, algorithmic bias mitigation, affective computing, and teacher practices in human-AI collaboration. She critiques colonial continuities in algorithmic systems and advocates for upstream equity in AI development. Awards: Includes the Nellie McKay Fellowship (UW-Madison), multiple best paper nominations, and the Dean’s Fellowship (UPenn). Grants & Labs: Active in projects analyzing multimodal classroom data and AI ethics. Collaborates with institutions like Cisco and USC ICT.

Jingxian WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Wireless Systems
• Satellite Networks
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Jingxian Wang is an NUS Presidential Young Professor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore's Faculty of Computing. His research builds next-generation wireless systems and satellite networks, with primary focus on integrating AI with wirelessly networked devices from WiFi to satellites. He earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and previously served as a research scientist at Microsoft Research in Redmond, where he led the Smart Surface for 6G and Space initiative. His educational journey includes: PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Wang's research spans Wireless Systems , Satellite Networks , Artificial Intelligence , and Internet of Things , emphasizing AI-augmented wireless systems. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics , materials science , and AI to develop sustainable sensing methods, robust communication networks, and multimodal AI techniques. Key projects include Multimodal AI for IoT (funded by Microsoft's Accelerate Foundation Models Program) and Satellite IoT Networks. His publication trends reveal accelerating integration of AI into wireless systems, with recent focus on satellite networking, soft robotics actuation, and generative models for IoT. The research consistently targets real-world deployment challenges in battery-free systems and space networks. His scientific contributions have earned prestigious recognition: ACM SIGMOBILE Doctoral Dissertation Award 2023 Communications of the ACM Research Highlights (2021, 2022) ACM SIGMOBILE Research Highlights 2021 Best Paper Awards at IPSN 2021 and UbiComp 2020 Microsoft Research Fellowship 2020 Emerging Rockstar in IEEE Pervasive Computing 2024 Wang actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers through his AIoT Group. His grant portfolio includes Microsoft's Accelerate Foundation Models Research Program funding for multimodal AI projects, with ongoing work targeting satellite IoT infrastructure and wireless-powered soft robotics. Future directions emphasize foundation models for space networks and battery-free IoT systems. He leads the AIoT Group, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration between computer scientists, roboticists, and materials engineers to pioneer wireless sensing and actuation technologies.

• Machine Learning
• Signal Processing
• Biomedical Engineering
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Professor Danilo Mandic is a leading academic in Machine Intelligence and Signal Processing at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He holds roles including President of the International Neural Network Society and Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE Computational Intelligence and Signal Processing Societies. His research spans Statistical Learning, Wearable Sensing (Hearables), Financial Signal Processing, and Tensor Networks for Big Data. Key contributions include pioneering in-ear physiological sensing and developing quaternion-based adaptive filters. He has authored over 600 publications, including seminal monographs on neural networks and complex-valued signal processing. Education: PhD in Nonlinear Adaptive Signal Processing from Imperial College (1999). Professional accolades include the 2019 Dennis Gabor Award and multiple IEEE Best Paper Awards. His labs include the Financial Signal Processing & Machine Learning Lab and collaborations with the Centre for Neurotechnology. He advises numerous students and leads projects on AI ethics, graph signal processing, and biomedical applications. His work emphasizes translating research into educational curricula via participatory sensor-based learning.

Taylor JohnsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Formal Verification
• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Taylor Johnson is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He directs the Verification and Validation for Intelligent and Trustworthy Autonomy Laboratory (VeriVITAL) and serves as a Senior Research Scientist in the Institute for Software Integrated Systems. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2013 to 2016. His research focuses on formal verification techniques for cyber-physical systems (CPS), emphasizing safety, reliability, and security through hybrid systems, formal methods, and control theory. He has published extensively on neural network verification, earning best paper awards and recognition from IEEE, IFIP, and ACM. Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2013) M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010) B.S.E.E., Electrical and Computer Engineering (Rice University, 2008) Research Interests: Formal verification of neural networks and CPS, safety-critical systems, autonomous systems, and AI/ML security. His work bridges theoretical foundations (e.g., hybrid systems) with practical applications in aerospace, energy systems, and robotics. Key Contributions: Developed the NNV tool for neural network verification, led the Verification of Neural Networks Competition (VNN-COMP), and pioneered techniques for robust federated learning and malware detection. Awards: AFOSR YIP Award (2016), NSF CRII Award (2015), and multiple best paper honors. His research is funded by AFRL, NSF, Intel, NVIDIA, and industry partners. Labs & Collaborations: VeriVITAL Lab (Vanderbilt), collaborations with United Technologies Research Center, Boeing, and Toyota.

Jia WuView profile

Associate Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Mining
• Deep Learning
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Dr. Jia Wu is an Associate Professor and Research Director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence at Macquarie University. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Technology Sydney (2009) and is an IEEE Senior Member. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, data mining, graph neural networks, and anomaly detection, with over 200 publications in top-tier journals/conferences like IEEE TPAMI, TKDE, and conferences like KDD, IJCAI, and NeurIPS. He has received awards including the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Fellowship (2019) and multiple best paper awards. Education: PhD in Computer Science (UTS, 2009). Current roles include Director of HDR (Higher Degree Research) and Associate Editor for IEEE TNNLS and ACM TKDD. He leads projects in AI-driven cybersecurity, personalized banking solutions, and disaster response systems. Research interests emphasize graph-based learning, fake news detection, and deep learning applications. His recent work explores hypergraph neural networks for fraud detection and brain graph analysis for neurological disorders. He has pioneered scalable semi-supervised clustering techniques and transformer-based hypergraph models for anomaly detection. Awards include CIKM'22 Best Paper Runner-Up, ICDM'21 Best Student Paper, and the 2023 Faculty of Science and Engineering Collaboration Award. His work spans 13 active research projects, including mitigating AI deepfakes in identity systems and enhancing disaster response networks through graph-based simulations. Labs/Teams: Leads teams in the Data Horizons Research Centre, Future Communications Research Centre, and Hearing Research Centre. Collaborates internationally in AI, data mining, and social network analysis.

Daniel AngusView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Media Analysis
• Computational Social Science
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Professor Daniel Angus is a faculty member at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), holding the position of Professor of Digital Communication in the School of Communication and serving as Director of QUT's Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC). His research focuses on computational methods applied to communication and media studies, with a particular emphasis on AI, automation, misinformation, and digital societal impacts. He holds a PhD in computer science from Swinburne University of Technology and has extensive experience in interdisciplinary research across computer science, design, communication, linguistics, and journalism. Affiliations: ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision Making & Society, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language. Research Projects: Leads projects like 'Using Machine Vision to Explore Instagram’s Everyday Promotional Cultures' and 'Evaluating the Challenge of ‘Fake News’ and Other Malinformation'. Research Interests: Daniel’s work bridges technology and society, exploring AI ethics, algorithmic transparency, social media governance, and computational methodologies for analyzing communication patterns. He develops tools like Discursis and PauseCode to study discourse and conversational dynamics in healthcare, aged care, and media contexts. Grants & Awards: Principal Investigator on multiple ARC grants and collaborates with industry stakeholders to address challenges like unhealthy food advertising and platform accountability. His research has informed policy submissions to parliamentary committees on social media regulation and AI adoption. Supervision: Current PhD students focus on topics like algorithmic transparency, computational methods for meme analysis, and AI in publishing. Labs/Teams: Directs the Digital Media Research Centre, fostering interdisciplinary projects on digital culture and platform studies.

Raja JurdakView profile

Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Blockchain Technology
• Network Modeling
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Professor Raja Jurdak is a leading academic in distributed systems and applied data sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he directs the Trusted Networks Lab. He holds dual roles as Professor of Distributed Systems and Chair in Applied Data Sciences, alongside leadership in the Centre for Data Science. His research focuses on dynamic network modeling, blockchain-based trust frameworks, and IoT applications, with particular emphasis on cybersecurity, energy efficiency, and mobility-driven diffusion processes. Jurdak formerly led CSIRO's Distributed Sensing Systems Group and maintains a visiting scientist role there. Education: PhD in Information and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine MS in Computer Networks and Distributed Computing, University of California, Irvine BE in Computer and Communications Engineering, American University of Beirut Research Interests: Network science, blockchain technology, IoT security, sustainable energy systems, and data-driven decision-making. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in smart grids, health surveillance, and urban mobility. Awards: Finalist for the 2019 Eureka Prize, multiple CSIRO accolades, and IEEE Senior Member status. His research has received industry recognition for interdisciplinary innovation, including the DiNeMo project's real-time disease surveillance system. Advisory & Grants: Leads high-impact projects funded by government and industry partnerships. Supervises PhD candidates in areas like decentralized data processing and privacy-preserving AI. Holds editorial roles at journals such as Ad Hoc Networks and PLoS ONE . Labs & Teams: Directs the Trusted Networks Lab at QUT, fostering collaborations with institutions like Oxford University and MIT. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary teams to address global challenges in cybersecurity and sustainable systems.

Hao ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Anomaly/signal detection for streaming data
• Graph-based methods
• Two-sample test for high-dimensional and non-Euclidean data
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Hao Chen, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on statistical methodology for high-dimensional and non-Euclidean data, including anomaly detection, graph-based methods, and change-point analysis. He also explores AI security, multimodal models, and geospatial applications. His work bridges statistical theory and practical machine learning challenges. Education: Ph.D., Graduate Group in Biostatistics, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Chen’s expertise spans statistical methods for streaming data, categorical data analysis, and allele-specific copy number variation. He has pioneered work in detecting signals in complex datasets and developing robust AI systems. His recent focus includes mitigating modality interference in LLMs, enhancing model safety via guardrails, and advancing geospatial AI through projects like GeoLM. Publications: His recent work addresses cutting-edge topics such as multimodal model vulnerabilities, unlearning algorithms, and clinical radiology applications. Key themes include improving model robustness, ethical AI design, and interdisciplinary data integration. Labs/Teams: Engages in collaborative projects at UC Davis, though specific lab names are not listed in the provided information.

Jiaxiang ZhangView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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Jiaxiang Zhang is Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Computer Science at Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computational Neuroscience from the University of Bristol and previously held positions at the University of Birmingham, MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (Cambridge), and Cardiff University where he founded the Cognition and Computational Brain Lab. Zhang's research integrates computational modeling, machine learning, brain imaging (MEG/EEG/fMRI), and experimental approaches to study human cognition, aging, and neurological disorders. Key focus areas include: Neural mechanisms of decision-making and problem-solving Computational models of cognitive processes AI applications in healthcare diagnostics and neuroimaging Brain network dynamics in neurological conditions Recent publications emphasize deep learning models for neural data, multimodal brain connectivity, decision-making impairments in Parkinson's disease, and neuroinformatics tools. His work shows strong clinical translation through epilepsy biomarker development and emergency department outcome prediction. Zhang has led research grants from ERC, MRC, BBSRC, and Wellcome Trust. As primary investigator for multiple projects, he oversees significant computational neuroscience initiatives. He is available for postgraduate supervision.

• Natural Language Processing
• Question Answering
• Human-AI Collaboration
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Jordan Boyd-Graber is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. He serves as a leading researcher in Natural Language Processing with significant contributions across multiple NLP subfields. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications requiring human-AI collaboration. His research interests span Natural Language Processing , Question Answering systems , Human-AI collaboration , Machine Translation , and Topic Modeling . He focuses on developing systems that work effectively with humans rather than replacing them, emphasizing interpretability and user-centered design. His work often involves creating evaluation frameworks that better capture real-world utility rather than just technical metrics. His publication record shows consistent leadership in the field, with numerous papers at top venues including ACL, EMNLP, and NAACL. Recent work (2023-2024) demonstrates strong engagement with LLMs, human evaluation methodologies, and practical applications in health and translation domains. His research often involves student collaborators, indicating active mentorship. ACL Fellow (2021) Program Chair for ACL 2023 Organizer of prompt hacking competition Leader in human-centered NLP evaluation Boyd-Graber has secured substantial funding for his research, particularly in projects involving human-AI collaboration and question answering systems. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams spanning computer science, linguistics, and domain-specific applications. He has mentored numerous graduate students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. He leads research groups focused on developing interpretable NLP systems that work effectively with humans, particularly in high-stakes domains like healthcare and education. His lab frequently develops novel evaluation methodologies that better capture real-world utility rather than just technical metrics.

Snigdha ChaturvediView profile

Associate Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Machine Learning
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Snigdha Chaturvedi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She previously held faculty positions at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. PhD in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Her research spans Natural Language Processing with emphasis on Narrative Understanding , Text Summarization , and Socially Aware Language Generation . She advances Fairness in AI through ethical NLP applications in Mental Health and Educational Technology . Recent work focuses on 2025 publications in ACL and NAACL journals, alongside 2024 contributions to EMNLP Findings and ICLR . Earlier projects include the NarraSum dataset (2022) and MOOC forum analysis (2020). Scientific recognitions include: ACM Student Research Competition First Place (2014) IBM PhD Fellowship (2014-2015, renewed in 2015) Kulkarni Summer Research Fellowship (2015) WPI STEM Faculty Launch Program Participant (2015) Her team has advised 13 PhD and Master's students with notable placements at Bloomberg, AI2, and University of Southern California. Research integrates Accessibility challenges through collaborations with Google and IBM labs.

Kishlay JhaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Kishlay Jha is an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa's College of Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is also a researcher at the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and the Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence. PhD in Computer Science from University of Virginia (2022) Email: kishlay-jha@uiowa.edu Office: 3320 Seamans Center, Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: (319) 467-0096 His research focuses on data science and artificial intelligence with emphasis on data mining, machine learning, and their applications in biomedical domains. He develops methodologies for transforming heterogeneous clinical, genomic, and bibliographic data into actionable knowledge for scientific advancement. Recent work includes: Semantic knowledge integration in biomedical language models Dynamic representation learning for evolving systems Hypergraph-based contrastive learning for healthcare applications Continual learning frameworks for time-sensitive domains Knowledge-guided representation learning Biomedical hypothesis generation He leads the Data Mining and Machine Learning Laboratory, where his team develops innovative tools for both biomedical discovery and general AI applications.