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• Architectural Science
• Building Performance
• Thermal Comfort
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Veronica Garcia-Hansen is a Professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in architectural science and sustainable building design. Her research focuses on optimizing the built environment through daylighting, thermal comfort, and occupant behavior studies. She holds a PhD in Innovative Daylighting Systems from QUT (2006) and has contributed to over 95 peer-reviewed publications. Key areas include healthcare environment design, urban climate adaptation, and energy-efficient building systems. Education: PhD in Architecture (2006), Queensland University of Technology Research interests span architectural design, building performance simulation, and evidence-based design methodologies. Research Interests: Her work bridges environmental engineering and human-centric design, emphasizing: Daylighting strategies for deep-plan commercial buildings. Thermal comfort in subtropical climates. Natural ventilation and passive design solutions. Healthcare environment optimization (e.g., ICU lighting). Recent Trends in Articles: Recent work addresses urban climate challenges, ICU sensory environments, and post-pandemic workspaces. Her studies often combine experimental field data with computational tools like CFD and Radiance simulations. Grants & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like the International Energy Agency and CIE, focusing on lighting integration and daylighting best practices. No explicit grant details are provided in the text. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups examining sustainable design and occupant behavior, with interdisciplinary projects involving engineering and health sciences.

Arapi PolyxeniView profile

Lecturer

• Technology Enhanced Learning
• eLearning Systems and Applications
• Digital Libraries
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Arapi Polyxeni is a Lecturer and permanent laboratory teaching staff member at the Technical University of Crete , affiliated with the Electronic and Computer Engineering Department under the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering . She serves as the technical coordinator of the SoftNet Laboratory and contributes to research projects through collaborations with institutions like the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences . Education: Ph.D. in Informatics (2017), Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences M.Sc. in Electronic and Computer Engineering (2011), Technical University of Crete Diploma in Electronic and Computer Engineering (2003), Technical University of Crete Her research focuses on Technology Enhanced Learning, eLearning Systems, Digital Libraries, and Semantic Interoperability . She has led technical coordination for European R&D projects like Open Discovery Space and Natural Europe , emphasizing collaborative learning and cultural heritage digitization. Her work spans multimedia systems, database design, and service-oriented architectures. Arapi Polyxeni has received notable recognition, including the Technical Chamber of Greece award for best Diploma Thesis in Electronic Engineering (2003) . She has contributed to over 20 publications, addressing topics such as AR/VR applications in robotics education, metadata management for natural history museums, and pedagogy-driven personalization frameworks. She teaches Operating Systems and Structured Programming laboratory courses. Her technical expertise extends to systems integration, digital library interoperability, and real-time collaborative learning environments like CoLearn and Octopus .

Jenna NgView profile

Professor

• Digital Media
• Digital Culture
• AI and Algorithmic Culture
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Professor Jenna Ng is the Head of School at the University of Queensland's School of Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD in Film Studies from University College London (UCL), with prior qualifications including an LLB from the National University of Singapore and postgraduate diplomas from Queen Mary and UCL. Her research focuses on digital media, AI, interactive storytelling, and virtual reality, blending theoretical analysis with creative practice. Education: PhD (UCL), PGDip (Queen Mary), MA (UCL), LLB (NUS) Her work explores screen cultures, algorithmic culture, and the blurring boundaries between virtual and real worlds. Notable projects include The New Virtuality website (winner of the John Culkin Award and Learning on Screen Special Jury Prize) and The Post-Screen monograph (BAFTSS Honourable Mention). She has held fellowships at institutions like Cambridge University and Umeå University, and her creative works include second-screen theatre installations and multimedia scholarship. Awards highlight her academic leadership and teaching excellence, including the University of York Rewarding Excellence Award and multiple student-nominated accolades. Her grants include AHRC-funded projects like Pararchive (£400k) and Digital Community Workspaces (£100k). Grants: AHRC Pararchive, AHRC Digital Community Workspaces Led initiatives include the 'Digital Bridges' project with Watford Palace Theatre, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic and public engagement through digital innovation.

• Robotics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electromagnetic Systems
• +3 more

Harun Torlakcik is a researcher specializing in robotics and biomedical engineering, with significant contributions to electromagnetic navigation systems and microcatheter technologies. His work focuses on targeted drug delivery, magnetic actuation, and advanced robotics applications in biomedical contexts. His recent publications in Advanced Science and IEEE Transactions highlight innovations in magnetic particle swarm manipulation, open workspace actuation, and simultaneous localization and actuation systems. These studies emphasize the integration of electromagnetic engineering with precision medical devices. Harun collaborates with prominent researchers such as Bradley J. Nelson and Salvador Pane on interdisciplinary projects involving robotics, biomedical engineering, and electromagnetic systems. His research has garnered attention, including readership on Mendeley and social media engagement.

• Medical Robotics
• Magnetic Actuation Systems
• Soft Robotics
• +3 more

Salvador Pane is a Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering within the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems. His research focuses on developing advanced medical robotics systems, particularly magnetic navigation technologies for minimally invasive procedures. His research expertise spans Medical Robotics , Magnetic Actuation Systems , and Shape Memory Polymers , with emphasis on targeted drug delivery, catheter navigation, and variable stiffness mechanisms. Key innovations include electromagnetically guided microcatheters, human-scale clinical navigation systems, and programmable magnetic cilia for fluid control. His publication portfolio demonstrates strong trends in translational medical robotics with 8 high-impact publications between 2020-2024 in journals including Advanced Science , Nature Communications , and IEEE Transactions on Robotics . Work frequently addresses clinical implementation challenges in electromagnetic navigation and biomaterial integration. Pane leads collaborative research with significant clinical relevance, evidenced by news coverage of multiple publications. His team has developed clinically ready systems for magnetic particle injection and human-scale navigation, with research picked up by multiple news outlets and demonstrating strong Mendeley readership. Current work centers on the Robotic Materials Lab at ETH Zurich, focusing on electromagnetic navigation systems, variable stiffness catheters, and magnetic swarm control. The lab maintains strong industry and clinical partnerships for translating robotic technologies into medical practice.

• Organizational Behavior
• Decision-making
• Followership
• +7 more

Dr. Rob Austin McKee serves as an Associate Professor of Management in the Department of Management at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business, complemented by an MBA and BA in Statistics and Psychology respectively from the same institution. His educational credentials feature: Ph.D., University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business - Management Master of Business Administration, University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business - Statistics BA, University of Houston - Psychology with English emphasis McKee's research program centers on experimental organizational behavior, investigating how visceral states, personality traits, and group dynamics influence decision-making and leadership effectiveness. His methodological rigor extends to self-other rating agreement studies and social loafing phenomena, contributing foundational insights into behavioral patterns within organizational contexts. Recent work examines sound sensitivities in workplace environments and employee voice mechanisms. His publication trajectory since 2013 reveals evolving scholarly focus from leadership psychology and decision biases toward contemporary business education challenges and inclusive communication practices. The 2025-2023 corpus demonstrates particular emphasis on curriculum innovation, employee empowerment frameworks, and sensory-aware workplace design, while maintaining continuity in leadership assessment research. His scientific recognition includes: Marilyn Davies Outstanding Research Award (August 2020) Excellence in Teaching Award from Faculty Senate (April 2022) McKee actively mentors students through pitch competitions at University of Houston's Wolff Center and engages extensively with Houston's entrepreneurial ecosystem through RED Labs/Owl Spark accelerator and Prison Entrepreneurship Program. His institutional leadership spans Faculty Senate membership (2024-2026), chairing the Faculty Awards committee (2022-2023), and directing MDCOB's BBA/MBA Core Review Task Force. He contributes methodological expertise as a journal reviewer for Current Psychology and Journal of Business Strategy while advancing open educational resources through UHD's OpenStax partnership.

Parminder JunejaView profile

Professor

• Evidence-Based Healthier Facilities
• Intelligent Long-Term Health Care
• Educational Facilities
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Dr. Parminder Juneja is a Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Kennesaw State University, with expertise in evidence-based healthier facilities, indoor soundscapes, and natural lighting optimization. His interdisciplinary research integrates BIM with decision-theory frameworks to address lifecycle challenges in educational, healthcare, and corporate environments. PhD in Integrated Facility Management (Georgia Tech, 2010) M.Tech in Building Science and Construction Management (IIT Delhi, 2000) B.Arch in Architecture (Chandigarh College, 1996) His work spans acoustic analysis in schools, economic-behavioral decision modeling, and promoting zero-accident culture in construction. Funded projects include Soundscapes in Elementary Classrooms (2016) and Financial Simulation for Construction Students (2017). Notable presentations at Indoor Air 2016 and Construction Research Congress highlight his global impact. Dr. Juneja advocates systems thinking and data-driven decision-making, addressing limitations of online education through empirical research. Collaborations with institutions like UNCC and Georgia Tech underscore his commitment to advancing facility management and human-centric design.

Annika FryeView profile

Professor

• Design Research
• Digital Design
• Improvisation in Design Processes
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Annika Frye is a Professor of Design Studies and Design Research at Muthesius Academy of the Arts in Kiel, Germany, and a former professor at Design Academy Eindhoven. She leads the newly established DLC Art Lab in Kiel, focusing on digital education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her academic journey includes a PhD at HfG Offenbach (completed in 2015) and a fellowship at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Design and Media Cultures (IXDM) in Basel (2016). Education : PhD in Design, HfG Offenbach (2015) Frye’s research bridges design theory with experimental practice, emphasizing improvisation in design processes , hybrid digital-physical interfaces , and open, participatory design education . Her work critiques patriarchal power structures in traditional design schools and explores alternative models like her Non-School concept, later formalized as the DLC Art Lab. Her publications and projects examine the dissolution of boundaries between analog and digital design, sustainability challenges in design practice, and the role of interfaces in structuring human-technology relationships. She co-edited Let’s Get Sustainable (2023) and Kunst an den Rändern (2021), addressing ecological responsibility and cultural inclusion in design. Recent projects include: Hybridlab (EU-funded): Identity and avatars in the Metaverse Digital Wood : A Bio 25 project at Muthesius Academy Process World AR Experience : For DAE graduation (2021) Scientific awards include the IXDM Fellowship (Basel, 2016). She has delivered lectures across Europe on improvisation, hybrid interfaces, and postdigital materiality.

Suntje SchmidtView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Knowledge Spillovers
• Creative Industries
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Suntje Schmidt is a Professor of Applied Economic Geography at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Head of the Research Area "Economy and Civil Society" at the Leibniz-Institut für Raumbezogene Sozialforschung (IRS) . Her work bridges economic geography with regional development, focusing on knowledge spillovers, open creative labs, and resilience strategies in volatile labor markets. Studied Geography, American Studies, and Business Administration at TU Berlin, HU Berlin, and City College New York PhD in Geography (2012) from HU Berlin Her research examines the spatial dimensions of knowledge-sharing arrangements , open creative labs as innovation hubs, and remote work's socioeconomic impacts . Recent projects like CORAL and SOIR analyze collaborative workspaces in rural areas and societal innovation capacity in structurally weak regions. She teaches at multiple institutions and leads interdisciplinary projects such as Post-Office (2022-2025), which explores spatio-temporal transformations in knowledge-generating cooperation. Her work integrates transdisciplinary methods and emphasizes policy-oriented knowledge transfer through initiatives like the Innovation Salons.

Brent NeverView profile

Associate Professor

• Nonprofit Management
• Public Policy Analysis
• Spatial Analytics
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Brent Never serves as Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Henry W. Bloch School of Management, while directing the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. His dual role bridges academic scholarship with practical nonprofit sector engagement across Kansas City. His research employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial regression to analyze underserved communities and financially distressed nonprofits within decentralized human service systems. This work extends to urban blight mitigation through data-driven approaches, notably the Alteryx Excellence Award-winning Abandoned to Vibrant (A2V) consortium addressing abandoned housing. His methodology integrates property violations, 311 calls, crime data, and Census demographics to transform blighted properties into productive community assets. Recent publications demonstrate consistent evolution from nonprofit financial distress analysis toward cutting-edge applications of deep learning for abandoned property identification and zero-fare transit health impact studies. This trajectory reflects growing emphasis on spatial analytics for public policy innovation, particularly in human services delivery and urban revitalization. His scientific recognition includes: Fulbright Scholar appointments in Benin (2003-04) and Northern Ireland (2007) Kresge Foundation Young Scholar Research Grant (2011-2013) Alteryx Excellence Award for civic data innovation (2018) Elmer F. Pierson Award for Teaching Excellence Bloch Student Award for Impactful Teaching Never advises students across Master of Public Administration, Executive MPA, Executive MBA, and MBA programs while securing foundation funding for spatial policy research. His service includes ARNOVA Track Chair duties (2014-2016), manuscript reviewing for top journals, and civic engagement through Kansas City's Citizens’ Commission on Municipal Revenue. The Abandoned to Vibrant consortium exemplifies his translational research approach, collaborating with KCMO Open Data, Land Bank of Kansas City, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and neighborhood groups to convert Alteryx-powered data analytics into tangible urban renewal outcomes across historically redlined corridors.

Alexandra Gormally-SuttonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Energy geographies
• Political geology
• Subsurface governance
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Dr Alexandra ‘Ally’ Gormally-Sutton is Senior Lecturer in Subsurface and Society at Lancaster University’s Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC). She is a human geographer whose work bridges energy geographies, political geology and sustainability transitions, with an emerging focus on subsurface governance and speculative geologies. Ally leads or co-leads several multi-million-pound projects funded by EPSRC, ESRC and NERC, sits on the Management Board of the Supergen Energy Storage Network+, and is Project Lead for the NERC-funded Inclusive Natural Environment Futures initiative. Education: Ally completed her interdisciplinary PhD in 2013, funded by the UK Energy Research Centre, examining renewable energy potential in upland communities. Research interests: Her research interrogates the relationship between social processes and earth systems, especially the underground. Core themes include: Energy geographies and community energy Subsurface governance, pore-space politics and NetZero transitions Political geology, speculative volcanology and extreme energy futures Thermal comfort, digital technologies and invisible energy policies EDI in higher education and environmental disciplines Across 18 peer-reviewed outputs since 2011, her publications chart a trajectory from regional renewable resource assessments to critical interrogations of energy governance and the societal dimensions of the subsurface. Recent work (2022-2025) centres on social housing retrofits, groundwater governance in South Africa, post-pandemic coastal experiences, and thermal comfort policies in universities. Scientific awards & honours: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS-IBG) Doctoral supervision & grants: Ally supervises 3 current PhD students (Rachael Glassey, Kathy New, Lydia Parsons) and has successfully completed 4 PhDs since 2019. She has been PI or Co-I on grants totalling >£2 million, including: EPSRC CREDS £1.6M (Co-I) ESRC-CASE studentship £75k (PI) NERC Opening Up The Environment 2025/26 (PI) EPSRC Supergen Energy Storage Network+ (Co-I 2019-2023) Labs, teams & outreach: As LEC’s academic lead for Athena SWAN (Silver award 2023), Ally champions equity, diversity and inclusion in Geography and Environmental Science, curating the LEC Voices blog series and leading initiatives to widen participation among minority ethnic students in the natural environment sector.

Emma PerritonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Socialization and Onboarding
• Collaborative Organizing
• Work and Office Space
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Emma Perriton serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at SDU Business School, University of Southern Denmark, with additional affiliations in the Social Aspects of Organizing group, the Center for Sustainable Business Development and Policy, and the SDU Climate Cluster. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Management from Aarhus University (awarded February 7, 2019) for dissertation 'Working Together: Unintended Consequences, Relational Processes and Sociomaterial Practices' MSc in Management from Queen Mary University of London (awarded November 1, 2012) for thesis 'The Danish Flexicurity Model Under Threat: Survival Rests on the Social Partners' Research Focus: Dr. Perriton investigates collaborative organizing dynamics, newcomer socialization, sociomaterial aspects of workspaces, and sustainability integration in organizational practices. Her qualitative methodology emphasizes ethnographic approaches including participant observation and in-depth interviews to uncover how relational processes shape meaningful work experiences in evolving organizational contexts. Publication Trends: Recent works (2024-2025) reveal converging themes across sustainable innovation, organizational theory, and workspace design. She examines shifting interaction logics in cross-sectoral sustainability projects, sociomaterial control mechanisms in open offices, and identity regulation in cultural institutions, demonstrating how ambiguity in Sustainable Development Goals drives innovation while office spatial arrangements influence collaborative behaviors. Supervision and Research Projects: She supervises Graduate Diploma (HD) thesis projects and leads three significant initiatives: ClimatePol: EU-funded climate adaptation project across borders (2024-2027) The Role of Organisations in Solving Grand Challenges: Public-private innovation partnerships (2020-2023) Climate adaptation screening tool development with municipal partners These projects address sustainability challenges through collaborative research involving Nordic public and private sector organizations. Collaborative Networks: Active in Nordic academic communities, she participates in EGOS Colloquium, Academy of Management conferences, and Nordic interorganizational workshops. Her Linköping University collaboration and SDU Climate Cluster involvement foster interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability transitions.

Jennifer Kaufman-BuhlerView profile

Associate Professor

• Design History
• American Interiors
• Furniture Design
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Jennifer Kaufman-Buhler serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Design within Purdue University's Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance. Promoted in 2022 after joining the faculty in 2016, she also maintains an affiliation with the School of Interdisciplinary Studies in American Studies and Critical Disability Studies. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Design Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison Master's in History of Design from Royal College of Art and Victoria & Albert Museum, London Bachelor's in American Culture from Vassar College As a design historian, Kaufman-Buhler examines 20th-century American interiors, furniture, and technology through the lens of everyday life. Her research methodology focuses on mundane objects and spaces to reveal intersections between social structures, technological developments, and political contexts. Her 2021 book Open Plan: A Design History of the American Office critically analyzes the evolution of open-plan workspaces in the United States, demonstrating how office design reflects broader cultural transformations. Her research spans Design History, American Interiors, Furniture Design, Office Design, and the Social, Technological, and Political Aspects of Design. While no scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, her scholarly contributions include significant publications addressing design's role in contemporary life. In her teaching practice, she challenges students to expand traditional design narratives by incorporating diverse perspectives of designers, manufacturers, users, and consumers. Her pedagogy emphasizes examining social, cultural, and political dimensions within design history to foster critical engagement with contemporary design practice. No laboratory affiliations or grant information are specified in the available documentation.

Niccolò BonacchiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• +5 more

Niccolò Bonacchi is an Assistant Professor at ISPA - Instituto Universitário, where he teaches graduate-level courses in experimental programming and neurobiology. He is an Integrated Member of the Social Cognitive and Applied Neuroscience Team and maintains strong connections with the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme in Lisbon. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the Nova University of Lisbon (UNL) M.Sc. in Psychobiology from the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology (ISPA) Bonacchi's research focuses on bridging mechanistic explanations of brain processes with emergent cognitive constructs. His doctoral work at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown examined how brains represent spatial objectives, olfactory cues, and anticipated results. He has concentrated on developing precise approaches to behavioral quantification and data analysis, believing these are critical for contextualizing experimental measurements. His expertise spans cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, neurobiology, electrophysiology, and Python programming, with a strong commitment to open science practices. His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to collaborative neuroscience initiatives. He developed the Bonsai-RX programming language now used worldwide, served as Data Architect for the International Brain Laboratory, and currently contributes to the COGITATE consortium researching consciousness. His work emphasizes standardized protocols, data architecture, and FAIR data-sharing practices to improve reproducibility across neuroscience laboratories. Bonacchi actively participates in major international collaborations and maintains profiles across scientific platforms including ResearchGate, Google Scholar, ORCID, and Twitter (@nbonacchi). His personal website (https://bonacchilab.github.io/) showcases his ongoing work in experimental programming and neurobiology.

• Communication design
• Identity design
• Critical infrastructure studies
• +7 more

Ben Dalton is a Principal Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, affiliated with the Leeds School of Arts and the Leeds Arts Research Centre (LARC). Their academic work bridges art, design, and technology, focusing on communication design and critical infrastructure studies within digital publics. Ben Dalton's educational background includes training at prestigious institutions: MIT Media Lab (design, ubiquitous computing, and mobile sensor networks) Arhus University Electron-Molecular Interaction group University of Leeds Spintronics and Magnetic Nanostructures lab Jim Henson's Creature Shop, London Ben's research explores identity design and critical infrastructure through diffractive methodologies, feminist science and technology studies, and material-discursive agential realism. Their work investigates identity performance in digital public spaces, developing prototype apps and services that explore contemporary identity experiences. They have examined identity construction in workplace and social spaces through collaborative projects with partners including the BBC and international art institutions. Their research extends to digital public space as a growing field encompassing critical infrastructures, personal data stores, networked commons, and construction of sustainable digital publics. Ben has developed numerous interactive media applications with commercial and government partners, including urban big screen interactions, mobile city geolocation games, and festivals. Ben Dalton's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of identity, digital infrastructure, and public space. Their work spans from early investigations into audio-based self-localization and spin mixing to recent explorations of queer joy as a digital good and collaging against women's invisibility in climbing magazines. A notable trend across their publications is the use of artistic and design methodologies to critically examine digital infrastructure and identity politics. Their research often employs diffractive approaches that blend technical, social, political, and aesthetic perspectives on identity in networked environments. Ben has secured significant research funding for their work, including: ESRC Network funding for "Queer Joy as a Digital Good" AHRC Creative Exchange Knowledge Exchange Hub Two EPSRC-funded research projects on visualizing pedestrian usage patterns and wearable computing sensors Hewlett-Packard funding for GPS music city archive app development VERDIKT (Research Council of Norway) funding for the "Data is Political" project As an academic and artist, Ben Dalton has led numerous collaborative projects and workshops internationally, including presentations at ESA Convention House, FACT Liverpool, MAP University of Regina, DUB University of Washington, Chaos Communication Congress, and many other venues worldwide. Their work often involves interdisciplinary teams and combines academic research with artistic practice to explore the political dimensions of digital infrastructure.