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Eduardo Miguel Campos MagalhãesView profile

Researcher

• Virtual Reality
• User Experience
• Haptic Feedback
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Eduardo Miguel Campos Magalhães is a researcher at the Faculty of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Information Technologies (FCAATI) at Universidade Lusófona. His work bridges virtual reality, user experience, and sound design, with a focus on integrating haptic feedback and audio synthesis in immersive environments. Key Research Areas: Virtual Reality, User Experience, Haptic Feedback, Sound Design Collaborations: International partnerships in Brazil, Portugal, and Denmark His recent publications highlight innovative approaches to multisensory feedback systems and spatial audio processing, particularly in applications for serious games and cultural heritage preservation. Notable projects include physics-based sound synthesis using photogrammetric models and vibrotactile feedback integration in VR environments. While no formal awards are listed, his research demonstrates expertise in auditory-haptic interaction design and Brazilian popular music preservation through advanced audio technologies.

• Preschool Education
• Environmental Education
• Pedagogical Methodology
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Prof. Petya Yordanova Karaivanova is a full-time Professor at the Department of Pre-school Pedagogy within the Faculty of Education at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Her academic work focuses on innovative approaches in early childhood education, particularly in environmental pedagogy and game-based learning methodologies for preschool development. Her research explores: Environmental education integration in preschool curricula Game-based pedagogical frameworks Socio-emotional development through nature interaction Creative teaching methodologies for early childhood Cognitive development facilitation techniques Analyzing her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025), prominent research trends include: game-based didactics in environmental education, pedagogical reflection development, sensory-intellectual growth through nature interaction, and innovative approaches to preschool ecological education. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on integrating traditional pedagogical methods with contemporary educational innovations. Prof. Karaivanova participates in significant research projects including: "Key Competences - Research Environment - Academic Development - Sustainable Institutional Quality" (2023) "Building Capacity for Academic Resilience in Preschool Pedagogy" (2020) "Increasing Publication Activity of Pedagogical Research" (2025) She maintains active involvement in academic teams focused on pedagogical innovation and early childhood education research.

Gianluca CamilliniView profile

Associate Professor

• Design History
• Design Research
• Design Methodology
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Gianluca Camillini is an Associate Professor of Communication Design at the Faculty of Design and Art , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz), where he has taught since 2013. His expertise spans visual communication , design criticism , historiography , and transmedia design . He is the Director of Progetto grafico (2018–present), an international graphic design journal. Education : MA/BA in Design (cum laude) from ISIA Urbino; PhD in Typography and Communication Design from University of Reading, UK. Professional Affiliation : Collaborated with institutions like the Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige , Multiplo Design Studio , and ADI Design Museum . His research interests include design history , typography , editorial practices , and transmedia storytelling . Current projects explore design’s role in addressing fragile systems (2024 Diplorama campaign) and historical narratives in graphic design education . Notable publications focus on Futurist artists like Fortunato Depero and Fedele Azari, design pedagogy , archival material , and critical design themes such as sustainability and cultural heritage. He frequently collaborates with Jacopo Pierini on editorial projects.

• Occupational Therapy
• Multisensory Environments
• Dementia Care
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Dr. Jeramie Silveira, OTD, MSOTR/L is a Professor and Chairperson of the Occupational Therapy Department at Salem State University, holding this position for 21 years. She also serves as Director of the Center of Interprofessional Education and Collaboration. Her research focuses on multisensory environments for dementia care, interprofessional education , and collaborative healthcare practices . She has pioneered innovative pedagogical approaches including flipped classroom methodology and e-portfolio technology integration in graduate occupational therapy curricula. Recognized nationally and internationally for groundbreaking dementia research Developed assessment frameworks for university-wide student learning outcomes Scientific Awards: University Assessment Fellow (2012) Dr. Silveira leads initiatives in team communication and patient outcomes through interprofessional education models, while teaching courses ranging from Perceptual and Cognitive Disabilities to Capstone Seminars in professional practice.

Eva Cristina Mesas EscobarView profile

Researcher

• Art Therapy
• Functional Diversity
• Participatory Art
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Eva Cristina Mesas Escobar is a researcher at the University of Murcia, specializing in inclusive artistic practices and their applications in education, therapy, and social empowerment contexts. Her work bridges art, functional diversity, and community development through participatory methodologies. PhD in Art and Functional Diversity (2021) Research Group: Active Artistic Practices and Citizenship Her research focuses on: Art therapy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Participatory performance art for social inclusion Multisensory artistic spaces for early childhood development Intergenerational art projects Eco-inclusive art activism Use of puppetry in therapeutic and educational settings Recent publications reveal a thematic concentration on: Inclusive artistic methodologies Disability studies in contemporary art Art-based social empowerment Environmental-art intersections Experimental collaborative techniques Therapeutic art applications She employs creative approaches like: Immersive installations Participatory workshops Intergenerational collaboration Art-based research methods Her work addresses key social issues including: Inclusion of people with disabilities Mental health representation Environmental awareness Educational accessibility Gender identity exploration

Cansu EkmekciogluView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Studies
• Technology Policy
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Dr. Cansu Ekmekcioglu is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University . Her academic background includes a PhD in Information Science (2024, University of Toronto) , an MA in Digital Media and Communications (2017, Galatasaray University) , and a BA in Political Science and International Relations (2011, Bogazici University) . Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction, Data Studies, Technology Policy, Migration Informatics, Sustainable Development, Aging Population, Digital Literacy Her research focuses on equitable technology design for marginalized communities, particularly in migration, healthcare, and aging . She explores how artificial intelligence and data-driven systems can address sustainable development goals . Recent work includes: Digital security practices in migration Temporal frameworks in humanitarian assistance ICT for refugee communities AI for aging populations Scientific Recognition: Named a New Leader of ASIS&T (2023). Affiliated with the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) , Centre for Refugee Studies (York University) , and Critical Computing Group .

• Inclusive Design
• Material/Visual Culture
• Architecture & Interior Architecture
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Dr. Janice Rieger is an Associate Professor at the School of Design , Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , with a research focus on inclusive design, disability studies, and museum/gallery practices. She holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and has taught and developed 63 units across four institutions in Canada and Australia over 15 years. Her research explores Spatial justice and power dynamics in architecture Co-design frameworks for museum accessibility Accessible housing policies in Australia Multisensory design strategies Eudaemonic well-being in the built environment Her recent publications emphasize disability arts , inclusive spatial design , and collaborative methodologies in Australia and Canada. She has received competitive grants, including an ARC SR200200003 (2021) and an EU Erasmus Grant (2019). Notable awards include Fellow of Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences (2022) Dr. Gary McPherson Leadership Award, Alberta (2015) National CFUW Fellowship (2016) She is a Senior Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and leads curriculum development for national design programs. Her work integrates co-design , universal design , and disability policy in cultural and educational contexts.

Saša ČorbolokovićView profile

Professor

• Serbian Language Teaching Methodology
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Spelling and Punctuation Systems
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Saša Čorboloković is a Professor at Singidunum University's Faculty of Philology, Department of Serbian Language and Linguistics. His academic career centers on Serbian language pedagogy with international linguistic comparisons. His educational background includes: Doctoral studies in Serbian Language at University of Belgrade Faculty of Philology (2011) Basic studies in Serbian Language and Literature at Faculty of Philosophy in Niš (1999) Socio-linguistic major at Bora Stanković High School (1995) Research focuses on innovative Serbian language teaching methodologies with strong emphasis on contrastive analysis between Serbian and English systems. His work integrates humor, digital tools, and interdisciplinary approaches like financial literacy into language education. Recent publications demonstrate evolving interests in flipped classroom models, capitalization rules comparison, and grammatical aspect correlations across languages. Awarded Best Educator of former Yugoslavia (2018), his scholarly output includes over 30 works with notable contributions to spelling methodology and word formation studies. He has co-authored 7 teacher manuals and the university textbook 'Spelling in Contrast' (2024). Professional activities include conducting 9 workshops for teachers at Belgrade's Faculty of Philology during Winter Republic Seminars. His publications appear in national academic journals with recent articles showing increasing international comparative focus and technological integration in language teaching.

Orsolya KolozsvariView profile

Researcher

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Speech Processing
• Developmental Psychology
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Orsolya Kolozsvari is a Project researcher at the University of Jyväskylä's Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Education and Psychology. Her work focuses on auditory neuroscience and speech processing, utilizing MEG and the Human Neocortical Neurosolver (HNN) to investigate developmental changes in speech perception and production across adults and children. Research Focus: Neural mechanisms of speech envelope tracking Tools: MEG, HNN modeling Collaborations: Involved in international projects like PredictAble (MSCA ITN) Her recent publications highlight studies on audiovisual integration, grapheme-phoneme associations, and neural oscillations in speech processing. These works span 2017-2021 with Open Access availability.

Massimiliano Di LucaView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Perception
• Multisensory Integration
• Temporal Perception
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Massimiliano Di Luca is an Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with both the School of Psychology and the School of Computer Science. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of human perception through psychophysical methods, computational modeling, and immersive technologies, particularly in the dynamic and temporal aspects of multisensory integration. He has made significant contributions to the study of virtual reality, haptics, and 3D shape perception. PhD in Cognitive Science (Brown University, 2006) Laurea in Psychology (Università di Trieste, 2000) Di Luca’s research spans human perception, haptics, and computational modeling, emphasizing the temporal dynamics of multisensory processing. His recent work includes the ARME project , Virtual Reality Lab , and collaborations on wearable haptic devices. He has developed models for perceptual recalibration, synchronization in musical ensembles, and tactile feedback optimization in XR systems. His publications highlight trends in virtual reality applications, haptic technology, and multisensory perception, with keywords like 3D shape , augmented reality , Bayesian modeling , and wearable haptics . Notable projects include TEXT: Text Entry for XR Trove and ARME . Scientific Awards: Turing Fellow (2021-2023), Fellow of the InterContinental Academia UBIAS (2021-2023). Di Luca mentors PhD, MSc, and BSc students in psychology and computer science. His grants include funding from EPSRC, BBSRC, Google, and UKRI for projects like ARME , Perception of Materials , and iCURE . He leads the Virtual Reality Lab and has contributed to the InterContinental Academia and Alan Turing Institute .

Sevil AksoyView profile

Associate Professor

• Turkish Language Education
• Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
• Children's Literature
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Dr. Sevil Aksoy is an Associate Professor at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Education, Department of Turkish and Social Sciences Education. She has been serving at Gaziantep University since 2010, initially at the Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center, and later at the Faculty of Education. Prior to her current position, she worked at Middle East Technical University and Pamukkale University. Her academic credentials include: Doctorate in Cultural Foundations of Education (2015), Ankara University, Institute of Educational Sciences Master's in Turkish Language Education and Teaching (2008), Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences Bachelor's in Turkish Language Teaching (2005), Balikesir University, Necatibey Faculty of Education Dr. Aksoy's research focuses on Turkish language education, teaching Turkish as a foreign language, children's literature, speaking education, and reading comprehension. Her work explores innovative teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, and the integration of technology in language education. She has made significant contributions to understanding how students develop language skills and how educators can effectively support this process through tailored instructional approaches. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on children's literature analysis, speaking skill development, and the teaching of Turkish to non-native speakers. Her research often employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine language teaching effectiveness, student self-efficacy, and curriculum development in Turkish language education. Dr. Aksoy has supervised numerous graduate students, currently guiding two doctoral candidates and eight master's students. Her administrative experience includes serving as Deputy Director of the Institute (2018-2020) and Deputy Director of the Research and Application Center (2014-2015) at Gaziantep University. She teaches courses at all academic levels, from undergraduate courses like Special Teaching Methods and Turkish Language to graduate courses on Turkish Programs and Mother Tongue Education Theories.

Luisa PastoreView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Architecture
• Bioclimatic Design
• Building Energy Efficiency
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Luisa Pastore is a Lecturer and Scientific Project Manager at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Teaching and Research Unit of Architecture and Sustainability (SAR-ENS). She leads the 8-year transdisciplinary project SWICE on sustainable energy transition practices and collaborates with the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction and Amber Lion Partners as an Impact and Sustainability Advisor. Her research focuses on sustainable architecture , bioclimatic design , building energy efficiency , and indoor environmental quality . She investigates daylight performance, vegetation integration for thermal comfort, hybrid solar technologies, and climate-responsive urban planning. Her work bridges simulation methodologies with real-world applications in social housing and smart city contexts. Her publications highlight trends in active building envelopes , photovoltaic glassblocks , and post-occupancy evaluations . She has supervised PhD students like Minu Agarwal and worked with interdisciplinary teams in EPFL’s LIPID lab and the Smart Living Lab . Her expertise spans transdisciplinary collaboration, energy certification frameworks, and sustainable construction practices.

• Music
• Music Education
• Music Performance
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Sevgünur Tandoğdu Kılıç is an Associate Professor at the State Conservatory of Anadolu University , where she has served since 2023. She also holds an Assistant Professor position at the same institution. Her academic career spans two decades, including leadership as Head of the Music Department since 2015. She teaches courses such as Applied Instrument Education , Orchestral Repertoire , and Chamber Music Repertoire at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education : Competence in Art (Trombone specialization), Anadolu University Institute of Fine Arts (2014-2021) Bachelor’s in Music, Anadolu University State Conservatory (2001-2005) Research and Publications : Her work focuses on music performance techniques , educational frameworks , and historical music analysis . Key publications include studies on Stjepan Šulek's trombone sonata, Bela Bartok's Turkish folk music contributions, Baroque structural developments, and avant-garde trombone techniques. She has published in Scopus-indexed journals and peer-reviewed conferences. Artistic Contributions : Active in performance, she has participated in over 30 concerts (2006-2025), including Trombone Recitals , Symphonic Concerts , and Chamber Music Performances . Notable events include Republic Day Concerts , Hisarlı Ahmet Symposium , and collaborations with the Turkish Trombone Ensemble .

Ramandeep Kaur SandhuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Information Security and Privacy
• Virtual Communication Media
• Blockchain
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Ramandeep Kaur Sandhu serves as an Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems within the Department of Decision and Information Sciences at the School of Business Administration, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, with her office located in Elliott Hall, Room 338B. Her educational background spans multiple continents and disciplines: Ph.D. in Information Systems from Virginia Commonwealth University, United States Master of Economics from Guru Nanak Dev University, India Master of International Business from Aston University, United Kingdom Master of Computers and Information Systems Security (CISS) from Virginia Commonwealth University, United States Dr. Sandhu's research centers on Information Security and Privacy, Virtual Communication Media (including Video Conferencing, Virtual and Mixed Reality), Blockchain technologies, and Ontology development. Her scholarly work targets enhancing security and interoperability in collaborative digital environments through disruptive technologies, with particular emphasis on privacy-sensitive collaboration systems and blockchain-based health information exchange. She actively investigates media synchronicity in professional communication contexts and develops novel frameworks for secure information sharing. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2016-2025) reveals three dominant research streams: video conferencing applications and media synchronicity (2019-2023), blockchain implementations for health information exchange and cloud federation (2018-2025), and immersive virtual reality systems (2024). Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical security solutions, demonstrating increasing focus on blockchain-ontology hybrid approaches for healthcare systems while maintaining strong contributions to virtual collaboration media research.

• Japanese Language Education
• Phonetic Education
• Second Language Acquisition
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Dr. Naoko Kinoshita is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Center for Japanese Language , with affiliations also extending to the Global Education Center . Her career spans over two decades of research and practice in Japanese language education, phonetic acquisition, and learning advising systems. She serves on multiple academic committees including the Phonetic Science of Japan and Society of Japanese Speech Communication . Major Research Areas : Japanese language education, phonetic education, second language acquisition, language learning advising Key Sub-Fields : Japanese pronunciation pedagogy, collaborative community development, autonomous learning systems, multicultural workplace training, special mora instruction, rhythmic pattern analysis Her recent research focuses on pattern language applications for multicultural workplaces and web-based pronunciation systems like "Tsutaeru Hatsuon". The 15 most recent publications span topics from collaborative community development to phonetic learning mechanisms, with keywords showing consistent emphasis on Japanese phonology, language technology, and cross-linguistic rhythm studies. Scientific Awards : e-Teaching Award Good Practice Prize (2021) Waseda Teaching Award (2020) Waseda e-Teaching Award (2019) e-Teaching Award (2015) As lead author on multiple refereed papers, she has developed innovative phonetic learning frameworks and multilingual educational tools . Her work bridges theoretical phonetics with practical language instruction, particularly focusing on visual and kinesthetic learning methods for Japanese rhythm acquisition.