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• Turkish Education
• Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language
• Educational Technologies
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Harun İLÇİOĞLU is a Lecturer at the Department of Turkish Language at Kastamonu University since 2019. He holds a PhD in Turkish Language Education from Abant İzzet Baysal University (2018-2025), an MSc in Modern Turkish Language from Pamukkale University (2009-2013), and a BA in Turkish and Social Sciences Education from Sakarya University (2006-2009). He has served as Chair of the Commission at Kastamonu University (2020-2022). Educational Background PhD: Turkish Language Education, Abant İzzet Baysal University (2018-2025) MSc: Modern Turkish Language, Pamukkale University (2009-2013) BA: Turkish and Social Sciences Education, Sakarya University (2006-2009) His research focuses on Turkish Education , emphasizing technological integration in language teaching. He has contributed to projects like the UN-Supported Turkish Language Education (2022) and 3 Dakikada Türkçe (2015-2016). His work explores the use of AI, films, and music in teaching Turkish to foreigners. Key publications include a 2024 study on AI-driven Turkish speech robots, a 2023 analysis of idiom teaching through films, and a 2018 book on teaching Turkish through songs. He also co-edited the 2024 book Current Discussions in Teaching Turkish to Bilinguals and Foreigners . Active in international conferences, he chaired a session on AI and Turkish education at the 2023 International Symposium on Teaching Turkish as a Heritage and Foreign Language . Certifications include a Turkish Teaching Certificate from Yunus Emre Institute (2016) and training in multicultural teaching environments (2008).

Chad PainterView profile

Lecturer

• Robotics
• Electronics
• STEM community outreach and development
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Chad Painter serves as a Lecturer in the Technology, Design, and Technical Education department at Utah State University's Brigham City campus, bringing over 25 years of information technology experience to his teaching role. His position focuses on practical technical education with strong industry connections. His educational foundation includes: MA in Music Technology (Performance Technology) from Southern Utah University (2026) MS in Space Studies (Planetary Science) from American Military University (2019) MS in Computer Science (Information Systems Management) from University of Phoenix (2003) BS in Electronics Engineering from ITT Technical Institute (1996) Additional Electronics Engineering training from ITT Technical Institute (1995) Research centers on Robotics and Electronics systems development, with significant emphasis on STEM community outreach initiatives. His work bridges academic theory and real-world technical applications, particularly in cybersecurity frameworks and space technology education. Professional certifications include NASA Solar System Ambassador status and multiple online teaching credentials from the American Council on Education. Recognition includes: Faculty Member of the Year (Utah State University, 2019) Teaching portfolio demonstrates deep expertise across IT security domains through courses like Penetration Testing, Security and Digital Forensics, and Disaster Recovery systems, alongside foundational courses in Hazard Recognition and Cloud Computing. His curriculum development reflects current industry standards in information technology management.

Zerrin YumakView profile

Assistant Professor

• Virtual Humans
• Social Robotics
• Affective Computing
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Zerrin Yumak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information and Computing Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, specializing in virtual humans and social robotics. She leads Task 3.2: Embodiment and Physical Interaction in the RAGE project. Her research focuses on Social and emotional behavior analysis for virtual characters Machine learning applications in motion capture data Constrained motion graph search algorithms Lip-sync and gesture animation generation Real-time multimodal interaction systems Notable projects include the Virtual Human Controller asset for Unity 3D, integrated with BiP Media and Randstad applications. Recent work spans 2025: SemGes for semantics-aware gesture generation 2024: ProbTalk3D emotion-controllable facial animation 2023: Diffusion model-based facial animation (Facediffuser) 2020: Music-driven expressive gesture generation She contributes to workshops like GENEA (2021-2022) and MASSXR (2025), advancing non-verbal behavior modeling for embodied agents.

• Computer Science
• Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
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Ståle Andreas Skogstad is a Research Fellow at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Department of Informatics under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . His research focuses on real-time digital filter design , motion capture technologies , and human-computer interaction in musical contexts.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Autonomous Driving
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Ross Greer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of California Merced. He leads the Mi³ Lab, focusing on machine intelligence, human-agent interaction, and safe autonomous systems. Education : B.S. and B.A. in EECS, Engineering Physics, and Music from UC Berkeley (2015), M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from UC San Diego (2018), Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering at UC San Diego (2021) under Mohan Trivedi and Shlomo Dubnov. His research explores computational intelligence for open-world adaptability, robustness to rare events, and safety in chaotic environments. Key applications include autonomous driving, driver state analysis, trajectory prediction, and AI-assisted musical creativity. Recent publications emphasize vision-language models, active learning for 3D object detection, and safety metrics. Awards include the 2024 Interdisciplinary Research Award, Henry Booker Award for Ethical Engineering, and multiple best poster/grand prizes. Scientific Awards : 2024 Interdisciplinary Research Award 2024 Henry Booker Award for Exemplary Ethical Engineering Postdoctoral Networking Fellowship (Germany's Academic Exchange Service) Grand Prize (AWS Automotive Day competition at IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, 2023) Best Poster Awards (2021/2023 Jacobs Research Expo) He also co-authored the textbook Deep and Shallow: Machine Learning in Music and Audio (Chapman & Hall, 2023) and serves as a music director for UCSD's Symphonic Student Association and UC Merced's marching band.

• Signal Processing
• Computer Vision
• Robotics
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Petros Maragos is a Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he directs the Division of Signals, Control and Robotics. He founded the Computer Vision, Speech Communication & Signal Processing Lab (1999) and the Hellenic Robotics Center of Excellence (2025). His research spans signal processing, computer vision, robotics, and machine learning, with 450+ publications and leadership in 50+ EU/Greek/US projects. Education includes a Dipl.Ing. from NTUA (1980), M.Sc./Ph.D. from Georgia Tech (1982/1985), and faculty positions at Harvard University (1985-1993) and Georgia Tech (1993-1998). Research Focus: Multimodal perception, nonlinear systems, assistive robotics, and deep learning. Recent work integrates tropical geometry with neural networks, robotic healthcare applications, and sign language technologies. Articles emphasize neural architectures, real-world robotics, and AI for social good. Awards: IEEE Fellow (1995), EURASIP Fellow (2010) IEEE W.R.G. Baker Prize (1995) NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1987-1992) CVPR/PETRA Best Paper Awards (2022-2025) Advising & Grants: Supervised 30+ PhDs and 130+ Master's students. Secured funding from EU Horizon 2020, NSF, and Greek national programs for projects like i-Walk (robotic mobility) and e-Prevention (mental health monitoring). Labs: Leads NTUA's Intelligent Robotics Lab and co-founded the Robotics Institute at Athena Research Center, focusing on human-robot interaction and perception systems.

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
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Pedro Manuel Rangel Santos Henriques is a Full Professor at the College of Engineering of Universidade do Minho , where he has been a teacher/researcher since 1981. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (1993) and a Habilitation in Informatics (2012). Research Focus : Programming Languages, Software Analysis, Augmented Reality for Education Teaching : Programming Languages, Compilers, Software Transformation His recent 15 publications (2022-2025) show expertise in: Augmented/Virtual Reality for Special Education Computational Thinking Development Biomedical Sensor Integration Program Analysis & Code Quality He has supervised 20 PhD students (17 completed) and over 95 MSc theses, while leading major international collaborations with institutions in Serbia, Argentina, Spain, and Czech Republic.

Arshia KhanView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Robotics
• Health Informatics
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Arshia Khan is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Computer Science , Swenson College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth. She leads the Dementia and Elderly Care Robotics and Sensing Labs, focusing on human-centered robotics for neurodegenerative disease management. Key affiliations: Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (UMN), Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, Alzheimer's Association (ISTAART Diversity and Disparities PIA) Research Interests: Humanoid therapeutic robots, wearable sensors, and spatial sensor systems for Alzheimer's/dementia care, post-surgery recovery, and autism spectrum disorder. Projects include robotic medication management, wandering behavior prediction, and multimodal memory stimulation via music/images. Scientific Recognition: Research Initiative in Bioinformatics Award Scholarly and Creative Activity Award $3,545,436+ in research funding 37 invited talks (2023-2024) Grants & Initiatives: Whiteside Grant for robotic cardiac recovery studies, $1,345,422 for Women in Computing programs. Media featured in Forbes, Nature, NY Times, and PBS Nova.

• Digital Twins
• Collaboration
• Industry 4.0
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Dr. Marianthi Leon serves as Associate Professor of Collaboration and Digital Innovation within the Department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics at the University of the West of England's Faculty of Environment and Technology. She leads the Smart & Sustainable Infrastructures research group focused on Civil Engineering applications, driving digital transformation across multiple sectors through cutting-edge research initiatives. Her academic credentials include a Dip.-Ing. (Diplom-Ingenieur), MSc, and PhD in Management & Digital Technologies, complemented by professional recognition as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Dr. Leon's research program centers on digital innovation for multidisciplinary collaboration, with Digital Twins as the cornerstone technology. Her work bridges the Built Environment industry and emerging sectors through: Digital Twin implementation across healthcare, manufacturing, and infrastructure Advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) protocols for collaborative design Integration of Industry 4.0 principles in sustainable engineering Disaster management frameworks using multi-stakeholder collaboration 3D acquisition technologies for heritage conservation and asset management Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals a strategic evolution toward cross-sector Digital Twin applications, with increasing emphasis on healthcare robotics, sustainable manufacturing, and pipeline disaster management in Nigeria. Her work consistently addresses real-world implementation challenges in collaboration frameworks and digital transformation. Dr. Leon maintains an active research profile with significant industry networking capacity and a rising track record in securing collaborative R&D funding. Her leadership extends to: Mentoring engineering students through problem-based learning approaches Developing sustainable engineering education curricula Facilitating international research partnerships with UCL, RGU, and European institutions The Smart & Sustainable Infrastructures research team operates at the intersection of civil engineering and digital innovation, with ongoing projects in NHS facilities management, oil pipeline safety, and virtual commissioning of manufacturing systems through strategic collaborations with Politecnico di Milano, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and Strathclyde University.

• Strategic and dialogic foresight
• Experiential and participatory futures
• World-building and transmedia storytelling
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Dr. Stuart Candy is a Distinguished Visiting Professor in Critical Futures at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Art, Architecture and Design. A pioneer of experiential futures, he has developed practices that support collective foresight through media, arts, and design, now used globally across diverse sectors. His career spans academic positions including the inaugural Professor of Social Foresight at Parsons School of Design and numerous prestigious affiliations. PhD, Political Science, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Master's, Political Science (Alternative Futures), University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Bachelor of Laws (with honors), University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Melbourne Dr. Candy's research focuses on making future possibilities tangible through experiential methods. His work bridges strategic foresight, participatory futures, and transmedia storytelling to create immersive experiences that enable communities to collectively explore and shape possible futures. This interdisciplinary approach draws from his background in law, history and philosophy of science, and musical theatre. His recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to futures methodology, with 2022 works on public imagination toolkits and ethical dilemmas in social agent design building on earlier foundational work in ethnographic experiential futures (2019) and scenario development (2010). These publications reflect his commitment to practical applications of futures thinking across multiple domains. Dr. Candy maintains significant professional engagements including membership in the OECD Strategic Foresight Expert Group, presidency of the Center for PostNatural History, and founding directorship of Situation Lab's creative research unit. His collaborative approach is evident in projects spanning NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory exhibitions to initiatives with the Obama Foundation and World Energy Council. As founding director of Situation Lab's creative research unit, Dr. Candy leads a team dedicated to developing innovative approaches for public engagement with future possibilities. His work with this award-winning publisher represents the practical application of his theoretical contributions to the field of experiential futures.

• Signal processing
• Digital image processing
• Nonlinear dynamic systems
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Professor Kristina Kelber is a faculty member at HTW Dresden (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden), holding the Chair of Communications Engineering within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. She is also a member of the Faculty Council, contributing to academic governance at the institution. Her research focuses on signal processing , digital image processing , and the analysis and design of nonlinear dynamic systems . Her work spans theoretical aspects of communications engineering and practical applications in diverse fields including music technology for accessibility applications, bird song identification, film restoration, and visitor center information systems. Her publication record demonstrates consistent expertise from the 1990s to present, with evolving applications from foundational work in chaos-based encryption systems to more recent applied research with social impact. Professor Kelber has secured research funding for projects such as "sprechAktiv," a child-friendly interactive language learning media initiative developed in cooperation with Linguwerk GmbH, Dresden, and funded by the BMBF's SME innovative program from 2013-2015. Her research methodology combines theoretical analysis with practical implementation, as evidenced by publications ranging from mathematical analysis of chaotic systems to applied projects in music technology and image processing. Member of the Faculty Council at HTW Dresden Associated with the Communication Technology laboratory Active researcher with publications spanning over two decades Professor Kelber teaches courses in systems theory, signals and systems, audio and video technology, signal coding, and digital image processing across multiple degree programs. She offers both traditional classroom instruction and distance learning options through the Bildungsportal Sachsen (OPAL) platform, demonstrating adaptability to different educational delivery methods and commitment to accessible education.

John FassView profile

Senior Lecturer

• User Experience Design
• Interaction Design
• Digital Interfaces
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John Fass is a Senior Lecturer in MA User Experience Design at the London College of Communication, part of University of the Arts London. He also serves as a Course Leader for the MA User Experience Design program and previously led the BA Hons Information and Interface Design program. Additionally, he holds positions as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow and Visiting Lecturer at the Royal College of Art. His educational background includes a PhD from the Royal College of Art (2018, AHRC funded), an MRes with Distinction in Information Environments from London College of Communication, and a BA (Hons) in Photography, Film, Video and Animation from West Surrey College of Art and Design. Fass's research focuses on digital experiences, technology production cultures, and the politics of digital interfaces. His work explores how digital interfaces mediate human perceptions of self, friends, and the world, with particular attention to the power dynamics between service providers and users. He employs design methods to elicit personal interpretations of digital experiences, such as having people draw comic book versions of their browser history. His research output spans topics including digital news, internet culture, citation methods, data visualization, and the relationship between UX designers and machine learning data scientists. His most recent work involves designerly abstractions and sensitizing concepts in the context of digital experiences. Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (RSA) Member of the Design Research Society Fass has presented research at major conferences including CHI, NordiCHI, DIS, and IEEE Vis. He has extensive professional experience, having worked with clients such as Google, Arup, TED, Universal Music, and IBM. His work has been exhibited at institutions including The Photographers Gallery, FACT, Moderna Museet, and Bozar. He has also been a visiting lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, Leicester University, ECAL+EPFL, and Bauhaus Oassau.

• Modern German History
• International Relations
• German Political System
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Ruth Lambertz-Pollan serves as Lecturer in German Civilization at the University of Nantes' Faculty of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Department of German Studies, where she has held a Maître de Conférences position since 2014. She concurrently holds leadership roles as Co-Head of the Master's in International Commerce and Head of German at the La Roche-sur-Yon site, directing academic programs and departmental operations. Her educational foundation includes: Doctoral thesis (Université Paris 4-Sorbonne & Helmut-Schmidt-Universität Hamburg) on Wilhelm Grewe's contributions to West German sovereignty MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University SAIS Training at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Her research centers on 20th-century German history with three interconnected strands: the foundational period of the Federal Republic (1948-1955) examining sovereignty restoration and Western integration; post-reunification economic transitions in the New German Länder; and contemporary Franco-German relations. This work bridges diplomatic history, political economy, and cultural studies, particularly through investigations of structural change in industrial regions like the Ruhrgebiet and analyses of East German legacy preservation. Her approach integrates treaty analysis, regional economic studies, and cultural representations of technology. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on German state formation and economic transformation, with 2020 works addressing unfinished economic transitions in eastern Germany and cultural histories of technology. Her 2016 monograph established expertise in post-WWII sovereignty negotiations, while 2013 research examined rearmament's political dimensions. Current projects extend this trajectory into applied contemporary contexts through diamond anniversary analyses and East German archival studies. She maintains active research engagement through affiliations with major international institutes including IFRI, CART, NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and CSIS. Her collaborative projects demonstrate strong transnational networks, particularly in European integration studies and German-French academic partnerships. As Co-Head of the International Commerce Master's program, she bridges historical scholarship with contemporary trade education, preparing students for careers in international economic exchanges. Her departmental leadership at La Roche-sur-Yon and editorial work for Trajectoires (2012-2014) further demonstrate institutional commitment, while external recognition includes serving on the Pierre Grappin thesis prize jury (AGES, 2023). Current initiatives focus on preserving East German heritage through Nantes University Library collections and analyzing evolving Franco-German cooperation frameworks.

Sotiris ManitsarisView profile

Research Professor

• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence
• Movement-Based Human-Machine Interaction
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Professor Sotiris Manitsaris serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Robotics at MINES ParisTech, Université PSL, where he leads research in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence and movement-based human-machine collaboration. His work bridges industrial applications and creative domains, focusing on how machines can understand and anticipate human behavior in professional contexts. His research interests span multiple domains: Human-robot collaboration in industrial settings where robots anticipate human movements Gesture recognition systems that account for individual and cultural variations Movement sonification for musical and educational applications Ethical development of AI systems that interact with humans Professor Manitsaris leads the Post-Master's Degree AIMove program focused on AI applications in movement analysis across industries and creative fields. His work emphasizes practical implementations that enhance human capabilities rather than replace workers, with applications ranging from assembly line safety to new forms of musical expression. His collaborations span diverse sectors: Industrial partners including PSA, CRF, and SAGEM Creative and Cultural Industries for artistic applications Biomedical engineering groups for healthcare applications European H2020 research projects As President of GAIIA Association and Head of IT researchers at ElonTech Observatory, he actively shapes the discourse around gesture-based AI development and its ethical implications across multiple domains.

Marek TataraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
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Dr. Marek Tatara serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Decision Systems and Robotics within the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology. His academic work spans multiple engineering disciplines with a focus on artificial intelligence applications across diverse domains. Dr. Tatara's research interests encompass Artificial Intelligence , Robotics , Computer Vision , and Music Technology , demonstrating a unique interdisciplinary approach. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical engineering applications, particularly in developing systems that integrate machine learning with physical processes. His publication record shows consistent output with research spanning from 2022 to 2025, with recent work focusing on generative AI for music composition, vision systems for robotics, and cyber-physical systems. The publications demonstrate a pattern of collaborative research across international teams and appear in reputable journals including IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. Dr. Tatara maintains active contact through his university email martatar@pg.edu.pl and phone number 583471668, indicating ongoing academic engagement at Gdańsk University of Technology.