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Robert GaschlerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Data Visualization
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Prof. Robert Gaschler is a Professor of Experimental Psychology specializing in Learning, Motivation, and Emotion at FernUniversität in Hagen. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. from Humboldt University Berlin and has held academic roles at the University of Koblenz-Landau and Humboldt University. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of psychology in energy/environment contexts, sequence learning, dual-tasking, and data visualization. He leads the MaxFab project exploring energy price trends and production timing visualization. Active in academic governance, he serves on FernUniversität's Faculty Board and the European Society of Psychology Learning and Teaching's Executive Committee. Education: 2009: Dr. rer. nat. in Psychology, Humboldt University Berlin 1998–2003: Psychology studies at Humboldt University Berlin Research Interests: Interdisciplinary psychology research in energy/environment fields, data graphic perception, sequence learning mechanisms, multitasking cognition, and e-learning strategies. He investigates how visual data representations influence decision-making in climate policy contexts and energy markets. Grants & Projects: DFG-funded research on multitasking mechanisms, MaxFab project on industrial energy optimization via data visualization, and EU-funded studies on pro-environmental behavior frameworks. Labs/Teams: Leads General Psychology: Learning, Motivation, Emotion lab at FernUniversität, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in climate science and healthcare communication.

• Operations Research
• Computational Complexity
• Combinatorial Optimization
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Mohammed Fazle Baki is a Professor of Management Science at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor, where he currently serves as Associate Dean, Programs. Cross-appointed with the Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering (MAME) department, his research focuses on combinatorial optimization, scheduling, and inventory management in manufacturing and healthcare systems. Ph.D. in Operations Management, University of Waterloo (1999) M.B.A. in Business Administration, University of New Brunswick (1995) M.A. in Business Administration, University of Dhaka (1991) B.A. in Civil Engineering, Bangladesh Institute of Technology (1987) His research interests span computational complexity, enumeration algorithms, flexible resource scheduling, and combinatorial optimization in manufacturing contexts. Recent work addresses hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing planning, sustainable supply chain design, and operating room capacity allocation under uncertainty. Publications emphasize algorithm development for lot sizing, scheduling, and resource optimization problems with practical industry applications. Current research trends demonstrate cross-disciplinary impact across operations research, industrial engineering, and healthcare management. Key journals include European Journal of Operational Research , Health Care Management Science , and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management . Collaborations extend to engineering and healthcare domains, particularly in public hospital systems optimization. 2017: Best Paper Award (International Conference on Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering) 2012: Odette Research Excellence Honourable Mention 2011: Student-nominated Professor of the Year

Michael ZahnView profile

Associate Professor

• Integrated Strategic Communication
• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Michael Zahn is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University within the College of Media and Communication, specifically in the Department of Advertising & Brand Strategy. He combines academic expertise with professional experience in marketing, advertising, and strategic communication. Education: Ph.D., Texas Tech University M.A., The University of Texas at Austin B.A., University of North Texas Michael's research focuses on the communication effectiveness of integrated advertising and promotional campaigns across multiple channels. He explores media multitasking's impact on cognitive message processing and develops audience profiles to enhance creative and media strategies. His methodologies include surveys, focus groups, interviews, and archival research. In teaching, he emphasizes integrated strategic communication planning and evaluation, covering topics like social media, consumer behavior, and organizational communication. Courses include Multimedia Storytelling, Advanced Social Media Practice, and Advertising Management. Leadership & Recognition: Service Learning Faculty Fellowship Member of ADWEEK Academic Council and Interactive Advertising Bureau Talent Council Professional affiliations with organizations such as American Advertising Federation, American Marketing Association, and Public Relations Society of America Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Albrecht SchmidtView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Media Technology
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Prof. Albrecht Schmidt holds the Chair of Human-Centered Ubiquitous Media at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), part of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics. His academic career spans roles at leading institutions including the University of Stuttgart, University of Duisburg-Essen, and Bonn University. He specializes in human-computer interaction, focusing on enhancing human capabilities through digital technologies. His research bridges cognitive science, AI, and ubiquitous computing, with notable projects on AR/VR interfaces, robot interaction, and smart home privacy solutions. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Lancaster University, 2003), Diplom in Informatik (University of Ulm, 1999). Recognized as a Leopoldina member (2020) and ACM SIGCHI Academy member (2018). Research interests include AI-driven human augmentation, privacy-aware smart systems, and ethical implications of generative AI. Key projects include ERC-funded AMPLIFY (2016) exploring perception enhancement, DFG's SFB-TRR161 on visual computing, and EU's HumaneAI on human-centric AI. Publications span over 600 works in top venues like CHI, UbiComp, and IEEE Pervasive Computing. Current initiatives focus on LLM integration in HCI, tangible privacy controls, and AI bias mitigation in data annotation.

Jackson ColvettView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Attentional Control
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Dr. Jackson Colvett is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Berry College's Psychological Science department. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University (2017), an M.A. in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis (2019), and a Ph.D. in Psychological and Brain Sciences with a focus on Brain, Behavior, and Cognition (2023). His research explores attentional control processes at the intersection of attention, learning, and memory, particularly how individuals use environmental features to adjust cognitive control during goal-directed tasks. Current work examines how learners predict and adapt to distractors based on item or location features, and the dominance of item-level learning over contextual cues. His publications span cognitive control mechanisms, task switching, and perceptual processing costs, with recent focus on item-specific control dynamics and cross-modal adaptation. Research methods include behavioral experiments and experimental paradigms measuring attentional allocation and response modulation. Colvett’s work has implications for understanding cognitive flexibility in dynamic environments and applications to educational and workplace settings. Notable articles include investigations into stimulus repetition effects in task choice, media multitasking differences in task performance, and object-based attention in dynamic scenarios. His findings contribute to theoretical frameworks around adaptive cognitive control and the neural underpinnings of attentional filtering.

Nichole DeWallView profile

Professor

• Teaching Strategies
• Early Modern Literature
• Pedagogy
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Nichole DeWall is a Professor of English at McKendree University, serving as Director of the Honors Program and a Provost Fellow. She holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University (2008), an M.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2001), and a B.A. from St. Olaf College (2000). Her research focuses on innovative pedagogical strategies, Shakespeare studies, and the intersection of digital media with humanities education. DeWall frequently publishes in The Teaching Professor , emphasizing practical teaching advice, classroom climate optimization, and bias mitigation in student evaluations. Her work also explores historical texts like John Davies’ Triumph of DEATH and George Herbert’s poetry, contextualized through modern challenges like pandemic teaching. She advocates for trust-based assessment practices and integrates classical literature into contemporary educational discussions. Education: Ph.D., English, Northeastern University (2008) M.A., English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2001) B.A., English, St. Olaf College (2000) Research Interests: DeWall’s work bridges early modern literature and modern pedagogy. She examines how Shakespearean themes inform teaching strategies, champions the use of course packs and audiobooks in curriculum design, and develops frameworks to address bias in student evaluations. Her writing often blends personal anecdotes with scholarly insights, offering actionable advice for educators. Recent Article Trends: Her 2023-2024 articles prioritize actionable teaching advice, bias-aware assessment, and leveraging historical texts for modern pedagogical innovation. She consistently advocates for educator well-being and student evaluation transparency. Labs/Teams: She led program notes for McKendree University’s 2009 production of Love’s Labour’s Lost , demonstrating her commitment to integrating theater into literary education.

• Exercise Physiology
• Cardiorespiratory Regulation
• Sports Medicine
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Uwe Drescher is a researcher specializing in cardiorespiratory physiology and exercise science, focusing on the effects of physical activity under extreme conditions such as isolation and spaceflight simulation. His work integrates physiological kinetics, cognitive functions, and health monitoring in challenging environments. Research emphasizes exercise interventions for maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness and cognitive performance during prolonged confinement, such as the SIRIUS-19 and SIRIUS campaigns. Key topics include oxygen consumption dynamics, heart rate regulation, and countermeasure development for space analog environments. Collaborative projects include studies on arterial blood pressure dynamics in hypertensive patients and the VO2Kinetik II project analyzing gas exchange and cardiovascular regulation under varied environmental stressors. Publications highlight methodological advancements in assessing muscular oxygen uptake kinetics and applied research on human performance in extreme scenarios. Guest lectures have addressed multitasking in ecologically valid settings and theoretical approaches to physiological time-series analysis.

Roman LiepeltView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Multitasking
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Roman Liepelt is a Senior Lecturer at the German Sport University Cologne, Department of Performance Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) from Humboldt University Berlin (2006) and a Habilitation (Priv.-Doz.) from Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster (2014). His career includes postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Leipzig), University College London, and leading the 'Perception and Action Control' Research Group at Münster (2010–2016). Education : 2001: Diploma in Biology and Psychology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz 2006: Ph.D. in Psychology, Humboldt University Berlin 2014: Habilitation in Psychology, Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster Research Focus : Cognitive mechanisms of action control in social contexts and multitasking environments, including joint action, embodied cognition, and neural underpinnings of social perception. His work explores how shared goals and embodied processes influence task coordination and cognitive control. Key Projects : Mind in motion (2018–Present): Investigates decision-making and reinvestment in sports. Embodied cognition in multitasking (2015–2018): Funded by DFG to study stimulus-hand proximity effects. Media & Outreach : Featured in media coverage on topics like 'Tryptophan promoting interpersonal trust' (2017) and 'Contextual effects on mirror neuron systems' (2009).

Michael NeesView profile

Professor

• Human Factors
• Cognitive Psychology
• Driver Behavior
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Michael Nees is a Professor of Psychology at Lafayette College. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and specializes in human factors, cognitive psychology, and the intersection of technology and behavior. His research focuses on driver behavior, automated vehicle acceptance, auditory displays, and safety systems. Key research interests include driver monitoring systems, the impact of auditory alerts in human-machine interfaces, and the psychological factors influencing acceptance of automated technologies. He has conducted extensive studies on driver behavior interventions, modality effects in attention tasks, and the ethical implications of automotive safety systems. His work frequently explores how sensory modalities (auditory, haptic, visual) influence task performance and perception, with applications in transportation safety and educational technology. Recent studies highlight trends in automated vehicle acceptance, the design of effective driver assistance systems, and the cognitive processes underlying human error attribution in accidents. Publications emphasize systematic reviews, experimental validations, and cross-cultural studies to address gaps in understanding human-technology interactions. His contributions bridge psychological theory with practical design principles for safer, more intuitive technologies.

Chris HoekstraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Medical Informatics
• Clinical Quality Improvement
• Healthcare Technology Adoption
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Chris Hoekstra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Informatics and Clinical Epidemiology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He holds dual roles as Director of Knowledge Management for a Northwest physical therapy company and member of the Scientific Advisory Panel for the Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry. His research focuses on organizational factors influencing healthcare technology adoption, clinical quality improvement, and medical scribe systems. Hoekstra also participates in an AHRQ-funded study on medical scribe safety in electronic health records (EHRs). Education includes a B.S. (Willamette University, 1998), D.P.T. (Pacific University, 2002), M.B.I. (OHSU, 2016), and Ph.D. (OHSU, 2020). He completed a Clinical Informatics fellowship at OHSU (2018-2020). Professional credentials include Board Certification in Orthopedics and Fellow status in the American Academy of Orthopedic and Manual Physical Therapists (2006). Research interests emphasize sociotechnical systems in healthcare, particularly how medical scribes impact EHR safety, provider workflows, and clinical quality. Recent work explores scribe training standards, hybrid clinician-manager priorities, and low back pain treatment utilization patterns. His publications bridge qualitative methodologies with practical healthcare informatics challenges. Key achievements include co-authoring over 15 peer-reviewed articles on medical scribes, clinical informatics, and physical therapy outcomes. Awards include recognition for clinical expertise and informatics contributions. Hoekstra actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address real-world healthcare challenges through evidence-based solutions. Lab/Team Affiliations: Active contributor to the Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry scientific panel and AHRQ-funded medical scribe safety initiative. Engages with AMIA and APTA for professional development and research dissemination.

Robert GreveView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Systems
• Management Information Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Robert Greve serves as Interim Dean of the Business School and Associate Professor of Information Technology at Oklahoma City University, holding the C.R. Anthony Chair in Competitive Enterprise. His institutional affiliations include the Information Technology, Data Analytics & Economics, and Native American Enterprise programs. His academic background comprises: Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, Oklahoma State University MBA, University of Central Oklahoma B.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma Dr. Greve's research centers on optimizing knowledge work through studies of information overload, interruptions, and email processing strategies. His current investigations focus on mobile technology's impact on event enhancement, building on extensive conference presentations and publications in organizational communication efficiency. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. He has mentored teams to success in the Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Business Plan Competition, though specific student advising details remain unreported. His entrepreneurial initiatives include founding audience response platforms: LiveClassTech.com for classrooms, JoinProf.com for academic settings, and JoinSpeaker.com for business events.

Martin SchedlbauerView profile

Teaching Professor

• Learning Analytics
• Educational Data Mining
• Online Teaching Methods
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Martin Schedlbauer is a Teaching Professor and Director of Online Faculty and Programs at Northeastern University, based in Boston, MA. He specializes in designing and delivering courses in data science, information systems analysis, web development, and data analytics. His research focuses on learning analytics, educational data mining, and innovative online teaching methodologies. Dr. Schedlbauer holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and certifications including CBAP, OCUP, CSM, PSM, and CSTE. His work emphasizes improving educational technologies and online learning experiences, particularly in higher education environments. He actively contributes to the field through publications on human-computer interaction and instructional design. Notable research explores input device comparisons in medical scenarios, mobile interaction challenges, and ergonomic design for educational tools. He maintains an online presence via his personal website and Google Scholar profile.

Laura Kohonen-AhoView profile

Researcher

• Computer-mediated communication
• Social virtual reality
• Distributed collaboration
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Laura Kohonen-Aho is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oulu’s Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Research Unit for Languages and Literature. Her current research project Beyond individual experiences towards social VR (2022–2025), funded by the Research Council of Finland, explores social actions, user adaptation, and collaborative activities in virtual reality environments. She holds a D.Sc. (Tech) degree. Her research interests span computer-mediated communication, social virtual reality, distributed collaboration, multimodal conversation analysis, and embodied participation. She is a member of the COACT research group (Complexity of (inter)action and multimodal participation). Her work bridges ethnomethodological studies with emerging digital technologies, focusing on interactional dynamics in virtual and hybrid environments. Key areas of focus include analyzing embodied interaction in VR, negotiation of shared activities, and the role of automation in mediated communication. She uses video-based methodologies to study social presence, multimodal discourse, and collaborative practices in digital spaces. Research Groups: COACT Affiliations: Research Unit for Languages and Literature ORCID: Link ResearchGate: Link Her contact details include the email laura.kohonen-aho@oulu.fi and social media profiles on LinkedIn and X.

Daniel RubinView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Memory
• Sensory Marketing
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Daniel Rubin is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. He holds a PhD in Marketing from Baruch College, an MBA in Business Administration, and a BS in Economics from Stony Brook University. His research focuses on consumer behavior, particularly in areas like consumer memory, sensory marketing, and behavioral economics. Education Background: PhD in Marketing, Baruch College MBA in Business Administration, Baruch College MPhil in Marketing, Baruch College BS in Economics, Stony Brook University Research Interests: Consumer Memory: Examining how memory influences purchasing decisions and brand perceptions. Sensory Marketing: Investigating how sensory stimuli (e.g., sound, taste) affect consumer behavior. Behavioral Economics: Analyzing decision-making under conditions of cognitive depletion and multitasking. His publications span topics like audience engagement, service recovery, and digital marketing strategies, reflecting a focus on both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. He has taught courses such as Behavioral Economics and Advertising Research, integrating academic rigor with real-world marketing challenges. Professional Contributions: As Associate Dean, Rubin oversees academic affairs at the Tobin College, contributing to curriculum development and faculty initiatives. His work bridges academic research and industry needs, emphasizing the application of marketing principles to solve contemporary business problems.

• Psychophysiological stress markers
• Individual differences in health
• Health psychology
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Eimear Lee is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of School in the Department of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her roles include research supervision and teaching in biopsychology, health psychology, and research methods. Education Background: PhD in Psychology (National University of Ireland, Galway) MSc Health Psychology PGCE Teaching in Higher Education (Anglia Ruskin University) Research focuses on psychophysiological stress markers, individual differences in health resilience, and the interplay between psychological traits like neuroticism/social dominance and cardiovascular responses to stress. Key areas include stress habituation, recovery processes, and long-term health consequences of chronic stress. Publications highlight work on trait dominance's impact on vascular stress responses and multitasking stress's physiological effects. She contributes to the Clinical and Wellbeing Group within the ARU Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Teaching includes modules on abnormal psychology, quantitative research methods, and biopsychology. Membership: Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.