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Ann-Sophie LehmannView profile

Professor

• Art History
• Material Culture Studies
• Digital Humanities
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Ann-Sophie Lehmann is Professor of Art History at the University of Groningen, specializing in material culture, artistic practices, and the intersection of media studies with historical visual culture. She studied at the Universities of Vienna and Utrecht, becoming assistant/associate professor at Utrecht’s Department of Media & Culture Studies before her current role. Focuses on materials as active components in artistic meaning-making Editor of Studies in Art & Materiality (Brill) and board member for Netherlands Yearbook for History of Art , Kunstschrift Has received international fellowships (Warburg Institute, Getty Research Institute, Max Planck Institute) Active in digital humanities initiatives and co-editor of multiple art theory volumes Her recent publications analyze material literacy across historical and contemporary art practices, with particular attention to transnational material exchanges and sensory learning in artistic contexts. She explores how materials shape artistic identity, environmental representation, and institutional categorization systems. Scientific Awards & Grants: Getty Research Institute Fellowship Warburg Institute Fellowship Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Fellowship Multiple editorial board positions

Brendan WrightView profile

Researcher

• Photovoltaics
• Machine Learning
• Computational Modelling
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Dr. Brendan Wright is a researcher at the University of New South Wales , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering . His work bridges photovoltaics and machine learning , focusing on electrochemical defect mechanisms in silicon solar cells and generative representation learning for complex physical systems. With a PhD in Physics (2018) and a B. Nanotechnology Honours (2011) from the University of Wollongong, his research spans charge carrier dynamics in organic PV systems to computational chemistry. Research Interests: Machine learning applications for utility-scale photovoltaic systems State-space dynamics modelling using generative algorithms End-of-life classification of solar panels Deep learning for electroluminescence image analysis Surface polarization effects in silicon solar cells Grants: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) R&D Project Grant (RG220681, 2022) Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) Industrial Collaboration Grant (2022) Scientific Contributions: Developed polarizable force field models for polymer electrolytes Created deep learning frameworks for photovoltaic defect analysis Innovated perspective correction algorithms for solar module imaging Applied latent ODE networks to predict PV degradation trends Advising: Currently supervises Chukwuka Madumelu in photovoltaic engineering and provides secondary guidance to doctoral candidates. His mentorship extends to computational material science and AI-driven energy systems research.

• Biomedical Science
• Microbiology
• Bacteriophage Therapy
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Martin Khechara is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Microbiology) at the University of Wolverhampton 's School of Biology, Chemistry and Forensic Science. With a background in molecular biology and proteomics from Defence Science Technology Laboratories (DSTL) in Salisbury, he transitioned to academia in 2008. Expertise: Biomedical Countermeasures, Bacteriophage Therapy, Science Communication Professional Memberships: Society for General Microbiology, British Science Association His research spans pedagogical innovation (flipped classrooms, theatre-based learning) and public engagement strategies. Recent publications focus on phage applications, microbiology education, and outreach effectiveness. Recognized for best poster award at IBMS Congress 2015.

Cara McDermott-FasyView profile

Professor

• Special Education
• Literacy Instruction
• Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention
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Dr. Cara McDermott-Fasy is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Rhode Island College. She holds a Ph.D. in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from Boston College, alongside a Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary and Special Education) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from Rhode Island College and Boston College respectively. Her research focuses on language-based learning differences including dyslexia, parental experiences within special education systems, multi-tiered systems of support, academic assessment and interventions, data-based individualization, and mentoring/induction practices. She has developed tools like the Rhode Island Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Syllabi Refinement Tool and Resource Bank, aiming to standardize literacy instruction across programs. Literacy scope sequencing in dual certification programs Science of Reading alignment in syllabi Collaborative partnerships for dyslexia courses Intensive intervention frameworks in MTSS/RTI Her scientific award includes the 2023 Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island Educator Ally Award. She has led grants and initiatives for educator preparation and hosted numerous professional development sessions including LETRS facilitator training and multisensory teaching institutes. Her work spans teaching, program coordination, and state-level advisory roles.

Lisa BlalockView profile

Professor

• Visual Working Memory
• Spatial Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
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Lisa Blalock serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health at the University of West Florida. Her academic home is Building 41, Room 253, where she leads the Visual Cognition Lab. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Colorado State University. These foundations support her expertise in visual information processing. Dr. Blalock's research centers on visual and spatial working memory mechanisms , examining how humans encode, maintain, and retrieve visual information. Her work bridges basic cognitive processes with real-world applications like driving safety and training systems. Key interests include the interaction between visual working memory and attentional systems, the role of long-term memory in short-term processing, and how expertise development affects cognitive performance. Her lab actively investigates how familiarity with stimuli enhances memory consolidation and how cognitive load impacts situational awareness. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong continuity in visual working memory research with expanding applications to educational technology and human factors. Her work increasingly integrates crossmodal cues and practical training systems while maintaining rigorous experimental cognitive methodology. Dr. Blalock mentors undergraduate students through hands-on research experiences in the Visual Cognition Lab, emphasizing practical skill development. Her teaching portfolio includes Research Methods I, Professional Development in Psychology, Memory & Cognition, and Sensation & Perception courses that bridge theoretical knowledge with applied practice. The Visual Cognition Lab focuses on how humans process and represent visual information, particularly examining object memory in short-term systems and how attentional and long-term memory processes influence these representations. The lab provides opportunities for student involvement through volunteering and study participation.

Hemanth MohanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Neuroanatomy
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Hemanth Mohan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). His research focuses on unraveling the neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensorimotor transformation through the Mohan Lab, which employs cutting-edge techniques in molecular and systems neuroscience, neuroanatomy, genetics, behavior analysis, machine learning, and AI. The lab investigates how cortical circuits integrate sensory inputs with cognitive information to generate goal-directed motor outputs. Key Research Themes: Sensorimotor integration, cortical circuit dynamics, neural coding, and computational modeling of behavior. Methodologies: Genetic and viral tools, widefield/two-photon imaging, electrophysiology, chemogenetics/optogenetics, and high-dimensional data analysis using AI/ML. Recent publications highlight his work on cortical projection neuron types, their role in functional subnetworks, and their contributions to decision-making and skilled motor behaviors. Collaborative studies span rodent and human models, emphasizing cross-species neural architecture comparisons. Selected Trends: Decoding cortical connectivity in sensorimotor control, modeling neural dynamics in awake behaving mice, and classifying projection-defined neuron types.

Jason Robert ClimerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Memory
• Forgetting
• Spatial Memory
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Jason Robert Climer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and the Neuroscience Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with additional affiliation at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of memory acquisition, maintenance, and forgetting. Dr. Climer conducted doctoral research under Michael Hasselmo at Boston University studying spatial memory timing, followed by postdoctoral training with Daniel Dombeck at Northwestern University where he developed novel optical neuroscience techniques. The Climer Lab investigates how neural activity in the hippocampus encodes and evolves during memory formation and forgetting. Using two-photon calcium/glutamate imaging , virtual reality environments , and computational approaches , the lab examines memory at multiple scales—from individual neurons to neural networks. Key research areas include memory dynamics , adaptive forgetting , spatial navigation , and neural representation stability , with emphasis on how continual learning requires efficient forgetting mechanisms. Analysis of Dr. Climer's publications (2013-2025) reveals a trajectory from foundational studies of grid cell phase precession to cutting-edge investigations of multisensory memory representation. His work increasingly integrates in vivo imaging with computational modeling to track how hippocampal representations drift in stable environments, highlighting forgetting as an active neurobiological process rather than passive decay. No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Dr. Climer actively recruits graduate students and postdocs for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience, engineering, and computation. His lab's advanced methodology—including custom virtual reality systems and dual-channel neural imaging—indicates substantial grant support for projects exploring memory mechanisms across developmental and environmental contexts. Housed at the Beckman Institute (2355 Beckman Institute), the Climer Lab operates a multidisciplinary team utilizing two-photon microscopy, virtual reality arenas, and computational modeling. Collaborations with Northwestern University researchers (evident in co-authored publications) extend the lab's impact across neural coding and memory systems neuroscience.

Marianne PateraView profile

Senior Lecturer

• 3D Animation
• 3D Printing
• Visual Storytelling
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Dr. Marianne Patera is a Senior Lecturer in Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Digital Arts. With over 15 years of higher education experience, she supervises postgraduate dissertations and PhD theses while maintaining a practice-based research focus. Senior Lecturer in Animation PhD in Art & Design from Glasgow School of Art MPhil in Advanced 2D/3D Motion Graphics Her research bridges 3D animation, VR, and color theory with applications in education and cross-disciplinary fields: 3D visualization for learning VR environments for creative writing Automotive interface design Cultural identity in digital art Scientific awards include: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) As a practitioner, she produces commercial animations for: Architectural visualization Medical imaging Interactive simulations VR game environments Current collaborations span computer science, psychology, engineering, and medicine. Her business ventures include 3D design and printing services.

• Technology Education
• Didactics of Technology
• Multimedia Teaching Systems
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Hüttner is a full Professor in Technology and its Didactics at the European University of Flensburg since 2011, following a similar role at Schwäbisch Gmünd University of Education (1993-2011). His work focuses on technology education, didactics, and sociotechnical integration, with a particular emphasis on multimedia teaching systems and inclusive pedagogy. University: European University of Flensburg Department: Institute for Technology and its Didactics Academic Rank: Professor Research interests span the development of multimedia teaching systems, creativity in technical education, interdisciplinary approaches to technology didactics, and inclusion strategies for heterogeneous learning groups. He has collaborated with institutions like Festo AG and the Robert Bosch Foundation on educational projects. Recent publications and projects analyze the role of technology education in 21st-century general education, theoretical-practical integration, and the evolution of technical competency frameworks. His work addresses both primary/secondary education and teacher training contexts. Key contributions include the Common Reference Framework for Technology (GeRRT), bilingual MINT education project MINThaven for refugee children, and textbook authorship on automation technology and technical creativity. He serves on academic boards including the Leibniz Society and the German Society for Technical Education (DGTB) since 2012.

Kim DasolView profile

Research Fellow

• Renaissance Art
• Baroque Art
• Decorative Arts
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Kim Dasol is an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and faculty member in Early Modern art history at Grinnell College. She teaches courses on transcultural early modernism and introduction to art history, focusing on Renaissance and Baroque European decorative arts and prints through a transnational lens. Ph.D., Art History, Rice University (2024) M.A., Art History, Seoul National University (2016) B.A., Art History, Seoul National University (2013, summa cum laude) Her research explores sensory studies, materiality, gender, labor, and globalized networks in the early modern Holy Roman Empire. Current projects examine: (1) small furnishings depicting non-European groups as tools for constructing European elite identity, and (2) German broadsheet production during the Thirty Years' War. Additional work includes studies on Islamic inkwells, crusader ampulla, and fountain drawings. Kim’s publications focus on material culture analysis, with a 2020 article on a turbaned candlestick at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her research combines sensory studies, transnationalism, and global themes to reconstruct embodied experiences of artists and consumers in early modern Europe. Scientific Awards: Emerging Scholars in Object-Based Learning Award (Hirsch Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, University of Houston) Kim has conducted object-based research in museums across Europe and the U.S., integrating methodologies like sensory studies and materiality analysis. Her future work will expand on globalized networks and multisensory experiences in early modern art.

• Human-AI Interaction
• Trust in AI
• AI Fairness
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Nico Ehrhardt is a Scientist and Research Associate at the Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany, where he is a member of the Everyday Media Lab . He joined the institute on June 1, 2023, and is actively engaged in multiple research projects investigating human-AI interaction, particularly focusing on trust, fairness, and motivational biases in AI decision-making systems. He holds academic degrees in Molecular Biology from FAU Erlangen and Cognitive Neuroscience from Marburg. Prior to joining IWM, he worked for 14 months at the Center of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich, contributing to neuroimaging studies on multisensory integration in children with developmental language disorders. During his studies, he also served as a tutor and student advisor. His research focuses on understanding how individuals perceive fairness and trust in AI systems, especially those designed to replace human professionals. He combines theoretical modeling with empirical assessments to identify the psychological and cognitive factors that influence AI acceptance. His work spans disciplines including cognitive science, psychology, AI ethics, and educational technology. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward developing and validating tools (like the AIM-FAIR scale) to assess AI fairness, analyzing psychological influences on AI use, and exploring longitudinal dynamics in human-AI interaction. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on real-world applications of AI in decision-making contexts and the subjective human experience of algorithmic systems. Scientific Awards: No awards listed. Nico is currently pursuing his PhD on trust perception in AI expert systems. He is involved in externally funded projects such as Egocentric Biases Meet Biased Algorithms (DFG-funded, 2023–2026) and Better informed or more creative by using ChatGPT? (ongoing). These projects examine how psychological biases interact with algorithmic outputs and how generative AI impacts human cognition and creativity. He is a core member of the Everyday Media Lab at IWM, which investigates how digital media are integrated into daily life, with a focus on AI, learning, and societal implications. He also collaborates with the Multimodal Interaction , Perception and Action , and Knowledge Construction labs on interdisciplinary projects.

Paul DowningView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Perception
• Visual Neuroscience
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Professor Paul Downing is a leading academic in the Department of Psychology at Bangor University , specializing in social vision and cognitive neuroscience . His career includes a PhD from Princeton University (1998) and postdoctoral work at MIT before joining Bangor in 2000. He was promoted to Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in 2010 and has held administrative roles such as Deputy Head of College (Research) and Acting Dean for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on how the brain processes visual information about faces, bodies, and actions to construct social understanding. Projects funded by BBSRC, Leverhulme Trust , and ESRC explore topics like sex and emotion discrimination from bodies , neural representations of social interactions , and visual attention in social contexts . He oversees Bangor's 3T MRI system and maintains a lab website with further details. Recent publications highlight his work on cortical motor mapping , social brain responses , and visual categorical discrimination . His methodological toolkit includes fMRI, TMS, ERP , and psychophysics , emphasizing neural network analysis and cognitive theory validation . The "Social Brain" module he teaches engages students with primary research through critical analysis and presentations.

Susanna Kola-PalmerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Preventive Health Behavior
• Health Psychology
• Clinical Health Psychology
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Dr. Susanna Kola-Palmer is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology and Deputy Director for Graduate Education in Psychology at the School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield . Her research focuses on preventive health behaviors, cervical screening, and vaccine hesitancy, with applications to mental health, pain perception, and youth risk behaviors. Education : PhD in Health Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway Her research examines psychosocial factors in health decision-making, including cognitive-emotional influences on pain/anxiety, wellbeing in students/athletes, and interventions for invasive procedures. Recent work emphasizes pandemic vaccine attitudes and cervical screening optimization. Key scientific contributions include analyses of vaccine hesitancy (2025) and cervical screening attitudes (2023), with methodological strengths in mixed-methods and experimental designs. She actively supervises PhD projects on preventive health behaviors. Awards : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Fellow, British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) Research outputs (15 most recent) span vaccine policy analysis, childhood play development, and clinical pain distraction techniques. She leads media commentary on vaccine hesitancy and pandemic health behaviors.

Petros KatsioloudisView profile

Professor

• STEM Education
• Technology Education
• Engineering Technology
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Petros Katsioloudis is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Research at Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, with a focus on STEM Education , Technology Education , and Engineering Technology . He holds an Ed.D. in Technology Education from North Carolina State University (2007), an M.Ed. in Technology Education (2004), a B.S. in Industrial Technology (2003), and specialized diving certifications from IANTD/PADI. Education: Ed.D., Technology Education, North Carolina State University (2007) M.Ed., Technology Education, California University of Pennsylvania (2004) B.S., Industrial Technology, California University of Pennsylvania (2003) A.S., Pennsylvania Gunsmith School (1998) His research explores the intersection of spatial visualization , pedagogical techniques , and non-conventional learning styles , often integrating virtual reality and dynamic visualizations to enhance educational outcomes. His 15 most recent publications (2004–2018) address topics like holographic modeling, music's impact on technical drawing, and game-based port logistics simulations. Scientific Awards include: Distinguished Technology and Engineering Professional (2017), New Investigator Grants Award (2010), DELOS Best Paper Award (2012), and multiple Outstanding Graduate Student Citations (2004, 2006). He has secured over $4.5 million in grants for projects such as Research Experiences for Teachers ($500,000) and VisPort port logistics visualization ($21,888). His work bridges academia and practical application through initiatives like Project SEARCH 2.0 , Maritime Mechatronics Technician Training , and Policy-Ready Citizen Science , reflecting a commitment to experiential learning and workforce development.

Tiffany GrahamView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Culture
• Anthropology
• Science Fiction
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Tiffany Graham is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design in the Liberal Arts and Sciences school, with a primary departmental affiliation in Digital Media . She has been teaching since 2008, blending academic and creative practices. Education: Ph.D. in Culture and Performance (folklore/ethnography work) from University of California, Los Angeles M.S. in Occupational Health (environmental health work) from Medical College of Ohio/University of Toledo B.A. in English (science emphasis) from University of Missouri, Columbia Research Interests : Tiffany’s work traverses anthropology , science fiction , and food studies , with a focus on futures thinking , folklore , and visual media . Her scholarship often intersects speculative fiction with foodways and socio-political commentary , emphasizing cultural affirmation in both historical and apocalyptic contexts. Professional Contributions : Her recent publications and presentations (2024–2014) explore science fiction’s role in reimagining technology , food’s cultural symbolism , and visual media’s narrative potential . Key themes include pandemic food practices , festival economics , and speculative recipe design . Professional Affiliations : American Anthropological Association (AAA) Society for the Anthropology of Food and Nutrition (AAA section) American Folklore Society (AFS) Western States Folklore Society (WSFS) Science Fiction Research Association (SFRA) UCLA Alumni Association American Studies Association (ASA) Popular Culture Association (PCA)