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Carlos Diaz RuizView profile

Associate Professor

• Market-Shaping
• Consumer Culture
• Disinformation Research
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Carlos Diaz Ruiz is an Associate Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of Marketing, Hanken School of Economics in Vasa, Finland. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from Finland and has held faculty positions at Hanken, Aalto University, KEDGE Business School (France), and the University of Auckland (New Zealand). His research focuses on market-shaping, consumer culture, and disinformation, particularly in digital advertising and social media contexts. He authored the book *Market-Oriented Disinformation Research: Digital Advertising, Disinformation and Fake News on Social Media* (2025) and received the 2025 Thomas C. Kinnear Award for his work on disinformation in social media echo chambers. Dr. Diaz Ruiz’s academic career includes roles as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland, and prior to academia, he worked as a consumer insights consultant for Latin American companies, recognized in ESOMAR's Insights250 (2022, 2024). He is an Associate Editor at the *Journal of Marketing Management* and actively publishes in top journals like *Journal of Public Policy & Marketing* and *New Media & Society*. His teaching emphasizes bridging academic research with industry needs, offering courses in qualitative research, strategic branding, and consumer culture. Methodologically, he employs business anthropology and ethnography to study consumer-led marketing strategies. Key research themes include the intersection of disinformation, social media business models, and the performative role of market representations.

Eleni BoziaView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Humanities
• Classical Studies
• AI Applications in Humanities
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Eleni Bozia is an Associate Professor of Classics and Digital Humanities at the University of Florida. She leads the Data-Driven Humanities Research Group and serves as Associate Director of the Digital Epigraphy and Archaeology Project, focusing on 3D digitization of cultural heritage and AI integration in humanities. Her research explores linguistic/cultural diversity in Imperial Greek/Latin literature and its intersections with modern globalism. Bozia holds dual doctorates from the University of Florida (2009) in Classical Studies and Universität Leipzig (2018) in Digital Humanities. Her scholarly work bridges classical studies with digital innovation, including computational analysis of ancient texts, virtual reality for experiential learning, and collaborative global preservation initiatives. Recognized with awards from La Fondation Hardt and the American Academy in Rome, her contributions span peer-reviewed articles, edited volumes, and public engagements like TEDx talks. She actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through roles in the Florida Digital Humanities Consortium and the Literary Encyclopedia. Bozia’s research portfolio includes groundbreaking books on Lucian’s works, multilingual practices in antiquity, and digital epigraphy. She advocates for reimagining classical pedagogy through technology, emphasizing accessibility and relevance for younger generations. Her lab’s projects like the Digital Rosetta Stone and 3D artifact preservation redefine how ancient knowledge is studied, shared, and experienced in the digital age.

Soteris DemetriouView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computer System Security
• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Machine Learning Security
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Soteris Demetriou is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Systems Security at Imperial College London's Department of Computing, within the Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Applications, Platforms, and Systems Security (APSS) Research Lab and directs the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR). His research focuses on securing mobile, IoT, and cyber-physical systems through techniques like explainable AI, reverse engineering, and trusted computing. Notable contributions include tools for privacy preservation in machine learning models, detection of LiDAR spoofing attacks, and securing Android's middleware. Education: PhD and MSc in Computer Science (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Patras). Research Interests: Mobile/IoT security, AI security, trusted computing, and vulnerability analysis. Key areas include privacy in generative models, adversarial attacks on autonomous systems, and large-scale distributed systems. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed papers in top venues like NDSS, CCS, and SOSP. Recent work addresses privacy in speech generation, LiDAR security for autonomous vehicles, and hyperscale serverless architectures at Meta. Awards: Distinguished Paper Award at NDSS 2018, Best Paper at SafeThings 2024, and multiple travel grants. Served on technical committees for PETS, CCS, and AutoSec. Grants & Collaborations: SPRITE+ grant for Bio-IoT security, collaboration with Meta on distributed systems, and leadership in ACE-CSR. Labs: APSS Lab focuses on systems and AI security, with interdisciplinary projects in healthcare and autonomous systems.

• Wireless Communication
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Industrial IoT
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Mikael Gidlund is a Full Professor of Computer Engineering at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall and holds an adjunct professorship at Beijing Jiaotong University, China. He serves as head of the Computer Engineering subject and program manager for the international MSc program in Computer Engineering. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Mid Sweden University (2005), followed by roles at ABB Corporate Research (2008-2014) where he led wireless technologies research. Dr. Gidlund's research spans Wireless Communication, Industrial IoT, 5G/6G Networks, and Network Security . His group focuses on AI/ML for beyond-5G wireless communication, time-critical industrial applications, and IoT security. Current research themes include Future Wireless Networks (5G/6G) using AI/ML, Time-and mission-critical wireless communication, Industrial IoT, and IoT Security. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between wireless systems, industrial automation, and security. His publication portfolio includes over 200 scientific articles and 20+ patents. Recent publications show a clear trend toward AI/ML integration in wireless systems, NOMA techniques, RIS technologies, and security solutions for industrial applications. The research output demonstrates strong international collaboration across six continents. Best Paper Award at IEEE International Conference on Industrial IT (2014) Co-author of IEEE Sweden VT-COM-IT Joint Chapter Best Student Journal Paper Award (2022) Dr. Gidlund actively mentors 6 current PhD students and has supervised 16 former PhD students who now hold positions at institutions including Ericsson, Lund University, Aalborg University, and Mid Sweden University. His research is supported by multiple active projects including IRS TransTech, NIIT, ENSURE 6G, and TRUST. He collaborates with institutions worldwide including City University of Hong Kong, Iowa State University, Kyung Hee University, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research group maintains strong industry connections through projects with ABB, Ericsson, and other industrial partners, focusing on practical implementations of wireless technologies for industrial automation and critical infrastructure.

Dina DanishView profile

Lecturer

• Conceptual Art
• Language and Art
• Performance Art
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Dina Danish (b. 1981, Paris) is an Egyptian-Danish artist and educator working at the intersection of language, historical reinterpretation, and conceptual practice. She holds a Lecturer position at the Fine Arts department of KABK in The Hague and serves as a teaching mentor at the Rietveld Academy, Amsterdam . Guest teaching roles include the Sandberg Institute and American University in Cairo . Education : BA from American University in Cairo; MFA from California College of the Arts (San Francisco) Residencies : Rijksakademie Amsterdam, Spinola Banna Italy, PiST/// Istanbul, A.i.R. Dubai, Affiliated Fellow at American Academy in Rome Her research explores humor, mistranslation, and overlooked historical moments , often through video art, performance, and text-based installations . Key themes include linguistic structures, cultural memory, and Dadaist methodologies . Recent projects examine ancient motifs in contemporary art (e.g., Jean-Baptiste Maitre) and political commentary through playful abstraction . Notable exhibitions at SFMOMA, Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, and Kunsthall Oslo highlight her focus on translation errors, sound poetry, and archival interventions . Volkskrant Award finalist Abraaj Art Prize nominee Illy Present Future Prize recipient Celeste Award nominee Barclay Simpson Award nominee Dina collaborates with institutions like Hotel Maria Kapel and De Nederlandsche Bank , and co-curated a Rijksakademie anniversary exhibition. Her work is represented by galleries in Amsterdam, Milan, and Zurich.

• Computer Vision
• Image Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Serge Belongie is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the University of Copenhagen, where he holds dual affiliations with the Pioneer AI research section and the Image Analysis, Computational Modelling, and Geometry section. His academic position places him at the forefront of interdisciplinary research connecting computer vision with language models, geospatial analysis, and cultural understanding. Professor Belongie's research program encompasses several critical domains in modern artificial intelligence: Advanced computer vision and image analysis techniques Vision-language model integration and multimodal systems 3D point cloud processing and semantic segmentation Geospatial representation learning for environmental applications Fine-grained object recognition and detection Cultural context understanding in AI systems His recent publication record reveals a sophisticated trajectory toward developing precise control mechanisms for vision-language models, with applications spanning forensic analysis, cultural heritage preservation, and social media understanding. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in handling cultural context and enabling fine-grained manipulation of visual content through natural language interfaces. Professor Belongie maintains an active research group producing significant scholarly output, with over 280 research publications documented in his academic profile. His work is supported by research funding that enables cutting-edge exploration in multimodal AI systems with practical societal impact. He plays a key role in the Pioneer AI center at the University of Copenhagen, which focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research approaches that bridge theoretical computer science with real-world applications.

Lu SuView profile

Associate Professor

• Internet of Things
• Cyber-physical Systems
• Wireless and Mobile Sensing
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Lu Su is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering , Purdue University , with prior appointments at SUNY Buffalo . His research spans Internet of Things , cyber-physical systems , mmWave sensing , and crowd-sourced data validation , focusing on quality-of-information aware distributed sensing and security in autonomous systems . Ph.D. in Computer Science (2013) and M.S. in Statistics (2012) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.E. and B.E. from Harbin Institute of Technology Research Interests: IoT , cyber-physical systems , crowd sensing , security and privacy , and machine learning for sensor networks. His work addresses quality-aware information integration , adversarial attacks in autonomous vehicles , and privacy-preserving crowd-sourced systems . Recent publications focus on mmWave-based sensing (e.g., 3D pose reconstruction), federated learning (driver monitoring), and data poisoning attacks in crowd-sourced systems. His research also extends to traffic optimization and human activity recognition using wireless networks. Professional Roles: Workshop Chair (INFOCOM 2023, 2022) TPC Vice Chair (INFOCOM 2021) Program Committee Member for top conferences Editorial Board, ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks Teaching: Courses on Embedded Systems , Internet of Things , and Network Concepts at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Rongxing LuView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Applied Cryptography
• Privacy Enhancing Technologies
• IoT Security
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Rongxing Lu is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, since August 2016. Previously, he held positions at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (2012–2016) and the University of Waterloo, Canada (PhD in 2012). His research focuses on applied cryptography, privacy enhancing technologies, and IoT-big data security. He has over 7,500 citations and received prestigious awards like the Governor General’s Gold Medal (2012) and the IEEE ComSoc Asia Pacific Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2013). He is an IEEE senior member and serves on editorial boards of journals like IEEE Network. **Education**: PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo (2012), awarded Governor General’s Gold Medal Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Waterloo (2012–2013) **Research Interests**: Developing cryptographic protocols for IoT and big data systems Privacy-preserving techniques for distributed systems Secure communication in 5G/6G networks and vehicular systems **Awards and Recognition**: Recipient of multiple best paper awards in IEEE conferences 2016–2017 Excellence in Teaching Award at UNB **Editorial and Leadership Roles**: Symposium co-chair at IEEE Globecom’16 Secretary of IEEE ComSoc CIS-TC Organized special issues on fog computing security (Elsevier) and big data security (IEEE IoT Journal) **Key Contributions**: Pioneered privacy-aware data reporting schemes for vehicular networks Designed lightweight IoT authentication protocols Advanced secure machine learning frameworks with privacy guarantees

• Philosophy of Memory
• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Psychology
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André Sant'Anna is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Underwood International College, Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. He earned his PhD from the University of Otago Department of Philosophy in 2018 and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Geneva (Switzerland, 2023-2025), University of Cologne (Germany, 2022-2023), and Washington University in St. Louis (USA, 2020-2021). He currently serves as President of the Eurasian Memory Network (EMN) and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Philosophy of Memory Organization (PhOMO). Dr. Sant'Anna's research focuses on the philosophical intersections between memory, perception, imagination, and metacognition. His work examines the nature of episodic memory, particularly the phenomenology of remembering, the relationship between memory and imagination, and the role of metacognition in memory processes. He has made significant contributions to debates on the continuity versus discontinuity between memory and imagination, the nature of autonoetic consciousness, and the puzzle of alethic memory. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing metacognitive approaches to memory phenomena, challenging existing paradigms, and bridging philosophical analysis with empirical findings from cognitive science. His work has appeared in leading journals including Synthese , Philosophy and the Mind Sciences , and International Journal of Philosophical Studies . Dr. Sant'Anna has received recognition through editorial roles including PhilPapers Editorships on Theories of Memory. He has co-edited significant works like Current Controversies in Philosophy of Memory (2022) and is contributing to The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Memory (forthcoming). His collaborative research extends across international boundaries, with frequent co-authorship with prominent scholars including Kourken Michaelian, Denis Perrin, and César Schirmer dos Santos. His work has been translated into multiple languages, including Portuguese, making philosophical memory research accessible to broader academic communities.

Charlotta KrispinssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• 17th-century Art History
• Visual Culture in Sweden
• Image Theory
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Charlotta Krispinsson is a Senior Lecturer in Art History at Umeå University, Sweden. She specializes in 17th-century art and visual culture with a focus on copying practices, portraiture, and the use of prints in Northern Europe. Previously, she held positions at Södertörn University, Uppsala University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Humboldt University in Berlin funded by the Swedish Research Council. Her educational background includes a PhD in Art History from Stockholm University (2016) with a dissertation on national portrait collections and late 19th- and early 20th-century art historical writings on early modern portraiture. She has also been a research fellow at the Rubenianum in Antwerp (2023). Krispinsson's research centers on how prints functioned as vehicles for artistic transmission in 17th-century Sweden and Norway, examining how painters like Gottfried Hendtzschel and Elias Fiigenschoug used prints after Rubens' designs for church commissions. Her work challenges traditional art historical narratives by highlighting the importance of copying practices rather than originality in peripheral European contexts. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from her doctoral work on portrait collections toward increasingly specific studies of copying practices in Northern European art. She examines how prints after Rubens were used as templates for religious paintings in Norwegian churches, revealing how artistic production functioned in regions distant from major artistic centers. Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) Krispinsson has presented her research at numerous international conferences including NORDIK meetings across Scandinavia. She teaches art history at multiple Swedish universities and has been actively involved in conference organization, particularly sessions on pre-modern art histories of migration and exchange. Her current research continues to explore the widespread use of prints as models for painting in seventeenth-century Sweden.

Soufiene DjahelView profile

Professor

• Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Cyber Security
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Soufiene Djahel is a Professor at the Centre for Future Transport and Cities (CFTC) at Coventry University, UK. His research focuses on connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), cyber security, and smart cities. He holds a PhD in Secure Routing and Medium Access Protocols from Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (2010), and has held academic positions including Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and Manchester Metropolitan University. His research interests include CAV coordination protocols, cyber-physical security solutions, and intelligent transportation systems. Djahel leads projects such as the £1.2M AeroPharma Logistics initiative and has secured funding from the Newton Fund and JSPS. He is a recipient of the 2021 JSPS Invitational Fellowship and has published extensively in IEEE journals and conferences. Current projects explore UAVs-as-a-service, digital twins for CAVs, and B5G/6G for smart infrastructure. He advises PhD students on topics like AI-based threat mitigation and transport electrification. Djahel also serves as an external examiner and editorial board member for journals like IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Rachel BrocklView profile

Visiting Professor

• Criminal Law
• Litigation
• Trial Advocacy
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Rachel Brockl serves as a Visiting Professor of Law and Director of the Litigation Center at Golden Gate University School of Law, bringing extensive practical trial experience from six years as a Deputy District Attorney where she conducted over 30 jury trials in DUI, child molestation, theft, and related cases while leading the Juvenile Unit and DUI Unit. Education: Juris Doctor (JD), Golden Gate University School of Law Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, San Francisco State University Her research focuses on criminal litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy, with specialization in DUI prosecution, jury persuasion techniques, and evidence presentation. Brockl's scholarship examines practical trial skills including expert witness management, overcoming damaging evidence, and strategic use of tempo in cross-examination. Her work bridges prosecutorial experience with academic instruction, emphasizing real-world application in trial settings. Recent publications in NITA's Collective Wisdom series demonstrate consistent thematic development across jury engagement, evidence handling, and narrative construction in trials, reflecting deep integration of her courtroom experience into pedagogical frameworks for litigation training. Scientific Awards and Honors: Top 40 Young Lawyer on the Rise (2022) by the American Bar Association Trial Attorney of the Year (2018) by the Napa District Attorney's Office Young Lawyer of the Year (2018) by the Napa County Bar Association Outstanding DUI Prosecutor (2019) by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Brockl actively mentors through the Puente Mentorship Program for underrepresented students and coaches the Napa High School Mock Trial team, while directing GGU's 1st STEP Summer Honors Litigation Program. Her community engagement includes founding the California Animal Law Symposium and pioneering courtroom accommodations like support dogs for child victims. She directs the Litigation Center where students gain hands-on trial experience through evidence courses, mock trials, and motion advocacy training.

Tojana RačiūnaitėView profile

Researcher

• Visual Culture (16–18th century)
• Sacral Art in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
• Methodology of Art History
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Tojana Račiūnaitė is a senior researcher and director of the Institute of Art Research at Vilnius Academy of Arts (VAA), where she has worked since 1996. Her research focuses on visual culture in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (16–18th century), sacral art history , iconography , and anthropology of the image . She earned her PhD in art criticism from VAA in 1999 with a thesis on Baroque art and architecture of the Discalced Carmelites . Education: PhD in Art Criticism (VAA, 1999); MA in Art History and Theory (VAA, 1990) Academic Roles: Senior Researcher at VAA Institute of Art Research; Director (2008–present) Her work bridges iconological analysis and visual anthropology , examining the interplay between image and text in historical and modern contexts. She has curated exhibitions like Vaclovas Ratas. Beyond the Equator (2021) and co-authored guidebooks on Lithuanian Baroque art . Her recent research projects include Mimetic and Symbolic Representations of Jonas Karolis Chodkevičius (2021–present), funded by the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. Her publications—spanning monographs like Atvaizdo gyvastis (2014) and articles in Acta Academiae Artium Vilnensis —explore themes such as miraculous Marian images , relic iconography , and visual pragmatics . She received the 2019 Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Award for her contributions to understanding religious art heritage in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Scientific Awards: 2019: Science Award from Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Memberships: Lithuanian Association of Art Historians (1995–present) International Association of Art Critics (AICA, 1996–present) Račiūnaitė has lectured at VAA since 1990 on topics including Lithuanian art history , 17–19th-century Western art , and visual-textual analysis . Her methodological approach integrates art history with anthropology , emphasizing the symbolic and mimetic functions of images across cultural contexts.

• Art History
• Architecture
• Photography History
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Megan R. Luke is a Professor of Art History at the University of Tübingen (since July 2023), affiliated with the Institute of Art History within the Faculty of Humanities. She is currently on research leave for the summer semester 2025. Previously, she held tenured positions as Associate Professor (2017-2023) and Assistant Professor (2011-2017) at the University of Southern California. Her academic journey includes a Harper-Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Chicago (2009-2011). Education includes: Ph.D. in History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University (2009) A.M. in History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University (2004) B.A. in History of Art and Architecture, Yale University (1999) Her research explores interdisciplinary intersections in modern visual culture, focusing on: 19th-20th century art and architecture , particularly through theoretical frameworks of historiography and visual studies Photography and facsimile reproduction as tools for redefining artistic authenticity and spatial representation Abstraction, collage, and spatial arts in avant-garde movements, with emphasis on exile contexts Film and material culture in relation to collective memory and artistic practice Publications demonstrate a consistent focus on sculpture’s relationship with photography, examining how mechanical reproduction transforms artistic perception. Recent works analyze temporality in German modernism, mass reproduction in digital contexts, and interdisciplinary dialogues between visual media. Her scholarship frequently engages with artists like Kurt Schwitters, Hans Arp, and Jackson Pollock. Awards and fellowships include: William C. Seitz Senior Fellowship at the National Gallery of Art (2022-2023) Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers (2017-2018) ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowship (2013-2015) Fulbright Grant (2006-2007) Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship (2002-2003) She directs the NEH-funded project "Images Out of Time: Visual and Material Culture in a Digital Age" (2022-2025) and served on the Executive Committee of USC’s Visual Studies Research Institute (2011-2023). Her curatorial background includes the Mongan Fellowship at Harvard Art Museums.

Diane M. StyersView profile

Associate Professor

• Remote Sensing
• Geospatial Analysis
• Climate Adaptation and Resilience
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Diane M. Styers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources at Western Carolina University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her work integrates geospatial technologies with community engagement to address global climate resilience challenges through human-centered research approaches. Her educational qualifications include: Postdoctoral Research in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis, University of Washington Ph.D. in Forest Ecology, Auburn University M.A. in Geography, Georgia State University B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Dr. Styers specializes in public participatory GIS (PPGIS) to incorporate local landscape knowledge into climate adaptation strategies. Her technical expertise spans LiDAR data analysis, object-based image analysis (OBIA), MODIS/Landsat time series, multi-sensor integration, forest ecology, and dendroecology. She investigates how social-ecological processes drive landscape changes affecting Earth's resources, with particular focus on community resilience against climate-related risks. Her publication record reveals strong thematic trends in applying geospatial methods to socio-ecological systems, with increasing emphasis on rivercane conservation, forest community dynamics in Appalachia, biodiversity education using NEON data, and vector-borne disease mapping. Recent works demonstrate sophisticated integration of remote sensing with community-based adaptation frameworks. Dr. Styers actively mentors students through co-authored publications and teaches diverse courses including Introduction to Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, GIS applications, and field-based programs like Sustainability in Costa Rica. Her instructional approach emphasizes authentic science engagement using big data resources.