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Rahul MouryaView profile

Lecturer

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Inverse Problems
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Rahul Mourya is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the Faculty of Science and Engineering , University of Wolverhampton, UK. He joined in October 2023 and is affiliated with the Digital Innovations and Solution Centre (DISC) , which focuses on fundamental and applied research with societal and economic impact. PhD & MSc in Computer Science (Signal/Image/Vision) from Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne, France BEng in Electronics & Telecommunications from University of Pune, India His research develops foundational tools for machine learning, computer vision, inverse problems , and signal/image processing , with applications in autonomous systems, robotics, and sensor networks . Teaching includes computational mathematics, robotics engineering, and deep learning modules. Collaborations span institutions like Heriot-Watt University, Telecom ParisTech, and interdisciplinary projects in underwater acoustics and astronomical imaging. Current research explores measurement-consistent neural networks and optimization algorithms for inverse problems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Sahil Sharma is a Research Fellow at the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems, Ulster University, Derry~Londonderry campus. His interdisciplinary research bridges artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, and agricultural science, with significant contributions to medical diagnostics and sustainable agricultural practices through advanced computational techniques. Sharma's primary research domains include artificial intelligence (particularly deep learning and large language models), biomedical engineering (focusing on cardiac biomarker detection and medical data analysis), and agricultural science (specializing in plant biostimulants and sustainable farming). His work demonstrates consistent innovation in applying machine learning to solve real-world problems across healthcare and agriculture, with recent emphasis on explainable AI for medical visualization and anime recommendation systems. Analysis of Sharma's 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant trend toward AI-driven healthcare solutions, including cardiac troponin I detection assays, XAI-based medical data visualization, and synthetic data generation for diagnostics. Parallel work explores agricultural applications through deep learning-based crop monitoring systems. His research outputs show strong translational impact, with significant citations (h-index 86) and practical implementations referenced in patents, particularly in the biomedical domain where his 2012 agricultural paper accumulated 85 Scopus citations.

Kristina WilsonView profile

Professor

• Design History
• Art History of the U.S.
• Race and Gender Studies
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Kristina Wilson is a Professor of Visual and Performing Arts and Director of Art History at Clark University. Her expertise lies in modern design history, focusing on race, gender, and identity in 20th- and 21st-century art and museums. She holds degrees from Yale University (B.A., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.) and has authored influential works like Mid-Century Modernism and the American Body (2021). Her research explores how race and gender shaped design practices and public encounters with art. Education: B.A. and Ph.D. in History of Art from Yale University (1993, 2001). Awards include the Charles C. Eldredge Prize (2009) and the Association of Art Museum Curators’ First Prize (2016). She has secured grants from the Terra Foundation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and others. Teaching focuses on modern art and design history, including courses on modernism, art museums, and gender representation. Research initiatives include studies on mid-century Black designers and the racial dynamics of design ecosystems in New York City. Grants and fellowships include the Terra Foundation grant (2022–2023) for research on race in design history and a George Gurney Senior Fellowship (2020). Her work bridges archival scholarship with public engagement, exemplified through collaborations with museums and media outlets like the New York Times.

• Parkinson's disease
• Gait analysis
• Digital health technologies
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Professor Lynn Rochester is a leading researcher at Newcastle University specializing in gait analysis , digital health technologies , and neurological mobility assessment . Her work spans Parkinson's disease , aging populations , and post-stroke rehabilitation , with a strong focus on wearable sensors and machine learning applications for real-world mobility monitoring. Research interests include: Digital mobility outcome validation Algorithm development for gait analysis Interdisciplinary approaches to aging research Non-invasive neurological interventions Contextual factors in physical activity Recent publications demonstrate expertise in sensor-based gait metrics , neurodegenerative disease tracking , and clinical trial design for mobility interventions. Her work often involves Mobilise-D consortium collaborations and patient-centered digital health development . Key research themes from publications (2013-2025): Real-world mobility assessment Algorithm validation across conditions Neurological gait pathology Digital biomarker development Environmental influences on mobility Interdisciplinary rehabilitation approaches

Arash GhajarjaziView profile

Researcher

• Cultural Studies
• Media History
• Communication Studies
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Dr. Arash Ghajarjazi is a researcher in Persian and Iranian Studies at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religious Studies, an MA in Media and Performance Studies, and a BA in English Language and Culture. His research focuses on media history, memory studies, and the cultural and religious dynamics of Iran from the 19th to the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between modernity, religion, and literature. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher on the ERC Advanced Grant project *Beyond Sharia* and has published two monographs and numerous articles. His work includes analyzing the cultural history of media in 19th-century Iran and the reception of Omar Khayyam's poetry. He contributes to teaching in the Research Master's program in Religious Studies and has delivered lectures on topics like Rumi's symbolism and the 2022 Iranian movement. He has also been involved in academic activities such as conferences and workshops, including organizing the *The Taste of Islam* conference. Ghajarjazi's research spans interdisciplinary areas including Deleuze studies, medieval Persian literature, and the cultural history of early radio in Iran. He is affiliated with the Netherlands Interuniversity School for Islamic Studies (NISIS) and actively engages in public lectures and performances, such as *Knot, About Iran?!* and discussions on Rumi's religious themes.

R. Anthony ReeseView profile

Professor

• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
• Intellectual Property Law
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R. Anthony Reese is a Chancellor's Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, specializing in copyright, trademark, and internet aspects of intellectual property law. He has taught at Stanford Law School, NYU School of Law, and international programs. Education: J.D., Stanford Law School (with Distinction) B.A., Yale University (Russian Language and Literature, summa cum laude) Research Interests: His work focuses on copyright doctrine complexity, termination of transfer provisions, and work preservation. He advocates for nuanced interpretations of fair use and transformativeness, emphasizing purpose over content changes in legal rulings. His scholarship addresses challenges in adapting copyright law to the digital era, including ISP liability and digital rights management. Scientific Awards: 2019 IP Vanguard Award by the California Lawyers Association's IP Law Section Public Service: Reese has served on boards of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association, Yale-China Association, and advised the Texas Judicial Council’s Committee on Public Access to Court Records. He co-founded the Copyright Principles Project, proposing U.S. copyright reforms.

Olivier LartillotView profile

Researcher

• Computational Music Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• Music Information Retrieval
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Olivier Lartillot is a Researcher at the RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion at the University of Oslo. His work focuses on computational music and sound analysis, artificial intelligence, and music information retrieval. He developed the MIRtoolbox and MiningSuite frameworks, tools widely used in music analysis. Previously, he held roles including Academy of Finland Research Fellow (2009–2014) and postdoctoral positions at the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Interdisciplinary Music Research. Education: PhD in Music and Acoustics from IRCAM/UPMC Paris (2000–2004); Master’s in Musicology from Sorbonne University (1996–1999). Research Projects: MIRAGE (AI-based music analysis), SoundTracer (Norwegian folk music transcription), HIGH-M (music and health interaction). His research interests span computational models of music structure, cross-cultural music analysis, and applications in music therapy and digital heritage. He has authored over 80 articles (3,000+ citations) and contributed to initiatives like the Norwegian Folk Music Archive digitization. He is a member of the editorial board for Transactions of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval and an expert evaluator for EU Horizon 2020 programs. His work bridges technical innovation with musicological theory, addressing challenges in automated transcription, segmentation, and expressive performance analysis.

Audrey DesjardinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Interaction Design
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Sustainable Design
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Audrey Desjardins is an Associate Professor of Interaction Design at the University of Washington’s School of Art + Art History + Design. She also holds adjunct positions in Human Centered Design and Engineering and Digital Arts and Experimental Media. Her research critically examines how technologies are integrated into domestic spaces, focusing on IoT systems and data transparency. She employs speculative design, participatory methods, and first-person research approaches to challenge homogenized visions of smart homes. Her work has been published in top venues like ACM CHI, DIS, and CSCW. Desjardins earned a PhD and MA from Simon Fraser University’s School of Interactive Arts + Technology and a BA in Industrial Design from Université de Montréal. She previously worked as a research assistant at SFU’s Everyday Design Studio and as an industrial designer at Claude Mauffette Design Industriel. Her current projects include Studio Tilt, a design research studio exploring human-object interactions, and the Data Epics initiative materializing home IoT data through literary narratives. She has received grants from NSF and Mozilla, and her work has been exhibited internationally. Key awards include a CHI 2019 honorable mention and a Mellon Faculty Fellowship in the Arts (2019-2020). Key Research Themes : IoT critique, domestic technology, data visualization, speculative artifacts, participatory design Notable Projects : Voices and Voids (voice data performance), (In)Visible Data (home IoT engagement), Data Imaginaries (art exhibition) Service : Technical Program Chair for ACM DIS 2020, Associate Chair for multiple CHI/DIS conferences, Co-Guest Editor for TOCHI’s First-Person Research issue

• Creativity and Purposeful Productive Thought
• Creativity and STEM Education
• Primary School Science Education
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Professor Lynn Newton is a leading academic in primary education, currently serving as Head of the School of Education at Durham University. She holds a PhD from Newcastle University and has held roles such as Deputy Head of School and Programme Director for the Primary PGCE. Her career spans over four decades, including advisory roles in science education and leadership in teacher training programs. Newton’s research focuses on creativity in education, STEM pedagogy, and teaching strategies to enhance understanding. She has authored over a dozen books, including Creativity for a New Curriculum: 5-11 , and published extensively on questioning techniques, engagement, and productive thinking. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing innovative teaching methods. Her recent publications explore robotics in education, emotional learning in higher education, and fostering creativity in mathematics. She actively contributes to national initiatives like the Durham Commission on Creativity and Education. Awards include the San Francisco University Best Research Paper Award (2013) and Ofsted Best Practice recognition (2009). Newton supervises doctoral students on topics like inquiry-based learning and teacher education. Her research groups collaborate across disciplines, addressing challenges in curriculum design and educational equity.

Samuel Tammas-WilliamsView profile

Lecturer

• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
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Dr Samuel Tammas-Williams is a Lecturer in Digital Manufacture at The University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, with expertise in additive manufacturing and materials science. His academic credentials include an MEng and PhD in Aerospace Engineering and Advanced Metallic Systems from The University of Manchester (2010-2015), and a PGCert in Academic Practice from LJMU (2021). Mechanical Engineering Materials Science 3D Printing Titanium Alloys X-ray Computed Tomography Electron Beam Melting His research focuses on optimizing additive manufacturing processes for aerospace and space applications through advanced characterization techniques like X-ray tomography. Recent work explores lunar manufacturing, hot isostatic pressing, and defect analysis in metallic components. He supervises BEng, MEng, and MSc projects while teaching courses in digital design, additive manufacturing, and computer-aided manufacturing. Scientific contributions include 24 research outputs across metallurgy, process optimization, and novel manufacturing applications. Current projects target titanium structure damping and material performance correlations in additive manufacturing. Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA) Member of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (MIMMM)

• Consumer Deviance
• Sustainable Consumption
• Word-of-Mouth Processes
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Peter Voyer is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. from Ivey Business School, Western University, along with an MBA from the University of New Brunswick, and undergraduate degrees in Psychology (Carleton University) and Mathematics/Physics (University of Ottawa). His research focuses on consumer deviance, sustainable consumption, word-of-mouth processes, and service marketing, with notable contributions to brand management and leadership frameworks derived from military strategy. Professional affiliations include the American Marketing Association, Association for Consumer Research, and Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. He has received military honors for service in Afghanistan and over three decades in the Canadian Armed Forces, including the General Campaign Star Medal and Canadian Forces Decoration (CD2). Key research areas include applying military leadership principles to organizational challenges, analyzing consumer behavior through social norms and tie strength, and exploring sustainable consumption patterns. His work bridges academic and applied domains, with case studies on rebranding (e.g., Alfa Romeo), leadership in uncertain times, and big data-driven consumer insights. Voyer has secured grants for research on commitment barriers and word-of-mouth analysis. His teaching and case writing span marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and leadership development, reflecting his interdisciplinary background in business and military service.

• Partial Differential Equations
• Calculus of Variations
• Geometric Measure Theory
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Giandomenico Orlandi is a Full Professor at the University of Verona's Department of Computer Science, affiliated with the School of Science and Engineering. He holds leadership roles including Department Director, Faculty Board member for the Interuniversity PhD in Mathematics, and coordinator of Erasmus+ partnerships. His research focuses on Partial Differential Equations, Calculus of Variations, and Geometric Measure Theory, with applications to optimal transport and mathematical modeling in industry and biology. Education: Extensive academic background in mathematics, culminating in his current professorship. Research Interests: Elliptic PDE systems, variational models in physics (superconductivity, Bose-Einstein condensation), geometric networks, and optimal transport theory. His work includes international projects like ECMI Teaching Center certification (2017) and collaborations with institutions like Grenoble INP-UGA. He has led over 20 research initiatives since 2002, focusing on topics from industrial modeling to cultural heritage imaging. His teaching spans functional analysis, mathematical analysis modules, and applied mathematics courses since 2000. Labs & Teams: Involved with Laboratorio INFOMICS, OPDATE (Formal Methods Lab), and STARS (Geographical Systems Lab). Grants: Key roles in PRIN, GNAMPA, and EU-funded projects (e.g., HPRN-CT-2002-00274).

Tiffany Dykstra-DeVetteView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Communication
• Critical/Cultural Studies
• Non-Profit/Social Change Rhetoric
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Dr. Tiffany Dykstra-DeVette is an Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Dialogue and Social Justice at San Diego State University (SDSU). She is affiliated with the School of Communication within the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. Her research focuses on organizational communication, critical/cultural studies, and non-profit/social change rhetoric. She previously served as Director of Debate at the University of Utah and an Assistant Debate Coach at Texas Tech University. Dr. Dykstra-DeVette earned her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Utah in 2016, focusing on refugee resettlement efforts. Her work examines empowerment dynamics in non-profits, critiques of neoliberalism in refugee policies, and rhetoric of activist networks. She employs ethnographic methods to analyze organizational practices and social justice initiatives, particularly in anti-violence nonprofits and refugee resettlement contexts. Her research spans topics such as gender discourses in religious contexts, digital activism in online movements, and media representation of marginalized groups. Notable trends include critical analyses of social justice issues through communication lenses, with a focus on organizational dynamics and digital spaces. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her contributions to communication studies and social justice research are notable. She teaches courses like COMM 406 (Organizational Communication) and COMM 640 (Ethnographic Methods), reflecting her commitment to academic and methodological rigor. She leads the Institute for Dialogue and Social Justice, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on equity and justice issues. No advising or grant details are provided in the text.

• Technical Communication
• World Englishes
• African Literature
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Michael J. K. Bokor is an Associate Professor of English at Long Island University with expertise in cross-cultural technical communication and African rhetoric. His work bridges global communication practices with African cultural contexts, focusing on how language, technology, and tradition intersect in international settings. Educational background: B.A., University of Cape Coast (Ghana) M.A., Ph.D., Illinois State University Research interests span the cross-cultural dimensions of international technical communication, World Englishes in U.S. education, outsourcing impacts, African traditional proverbs in literature, visual rhetoric as cultural identity, and non-Western rhetoric in African political activism. His scholarship uniquely centers African perspectives within technical communication frameworks, challenging Western-centric models through analyses of Ghanaian media, West African oral traditions, and diaspora narratives. His publications reveal consistent thematic evolution toward decolonizing technical communication through African epistemologies, with recent work examining New Media's role in Ghanaian democratization (2014) and World Englishes' pedagogical implications (2011, 2018). This trajectory demonstrates growing emphasis on applying technical communication to African political and educational contexts while foregrounding indigenous knowledge systems. Scientific Awards: David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (2013) Ora Brettal Award for Scholarship, Illinois State University (2008) University Club Award, Illinois State University (2008) International Studies and Programs Office Fellowship Award, Illinois State University (2004 and 2005) Writing Programs Administration Award for facilitating professional development for international graduate teaching assistants (2003) Dr. Bokor has served as Sub-Editor for the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing (2008-2019) and Copy Editor for the Journal of Iranian Studies and Journal of Planning and Changing. His extensive peer review activities for journals like Technical Communication Quarterly and Rhetorica demonstrate deep engagement with global communication scholarship. He maintains active media presence through BBC World Service interviews and New York Times opinion pieces on African political affairs.

Andrés PeraltaView profile

Associate Professor

• Identity Studies
• Visual Culture
• Digital Art
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Dr. Andrés Peralta is an Associate Professor of Art Education at Texas Tech University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. His research explores intersections of identity, visual culture, and technology through analog and digital art practices. With over 20 years of teaching experience spanning elementary to post-secondary levels, he emphasizes transformative art pedagogy and human/non-human boundaries in creative practice. His research interests focus on identity representation through technological mediation and posthumanist frameworks, examining how digital landscapes reshape self-perception and artistic expression.