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Hyeonchang GimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Intergroup Communication
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice Mitigation
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Hyeonchang Gim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Dakota within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on intergroup communication, exploring how mediated and interpersonal interactions influence social attitudes and relationships. Education: Ph.D. in Communication (University of Arizona, 2024) Graduate Certificates: Natural Language Processing (2024), College Teaching (2023), Computational Social Science (2022) His work examines communication technologies and cultural messages, particularly analyzing music's role in cross-group understanding. Recent studies investigate: Mediated contact mechanisms through music and language learning Cultural adaptation challenges during study abroad experiences Music's dual role in both facilitating and hindering intergroup communication Language accommodation in film translation Social media discourse around public health crises Research spans communication theory, applied psychology, and cultural studies, with publications in Communication Monographs , Media Psychology , and related journals.

• German Linguistics
• Variation in Standard German
• Sociolinguistics
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Arne Ziegler is a full Professor at the Institute of German Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Graz, Austria. His academic career spans over two decades, with current leadership of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF)-supported Special Research Programme 'German in Austria' (DiÖ), running from 2016 to 2026. He maintains active roles in international academic governance and editorial boards. Professor Ziegler's research centers on grammatical variation in Standard German , with particular emphasis on Austrian German dialects, urban sociolinguistics, and youth language phenomena. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and practical applications, examining how regional, social, and historical factors shape language structures. Key contributions include the development of the 'Variant Grammar of Standard German' – a comprehensive digital reference work documenting areal grammatical differences across German-speaking regions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on urban language dynamics, grammatical variation patterns, and reference grammar development. His work demonstrates methodological innovation through quantitative analysis of spoken interaction, spatial distribution mapping of linguistic features, and interdisciplinary approaches combining sociolinguistics with historical text analysis. The 'German in Austria' project represents the cornerstone of his current research, investigating language variation, contact phenomena, and speaker perception across Austria. Professor Ziegler has secured significant competitive funding including three major FWF projects: 'German in Austria' (2016-2026), 'Youth language(s) in Austria' (2013-2016), and 'Variant Grammar of Standard German' (2015-2018). These initiatives involve extensive collaboration with researchers across German-speaking countries and support large-scale empirical investigations into contemporary language use. He holds prominent leadership positions including Chair of the International Association for German Studies (IVG) since 2000, Chair of the Society for German Language History since 2008, and editorial roles for 'Technical language' (International Advisory Board) and 'Contingentia' (Editorial Board). His academic service extends to co-editing six major book series including 'Writings on the German Language in Austria' (Peter Lang) and 'Lingua Historica Germanica' (de Gruyter), significantly shaping publication venues for German linguistic research.

Evelina FedorenkoView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Linguistics
• Neuroscience
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Evelina Fedorenko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , with affiliations at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston Campus . Her research focuses on the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying language processing, including interactions with artificial systems like language models. Lab: Language Lab at MIT , exploring minds and brains creating language Key Research Areas: Cognitive Neuroscience of Language and Music, Neural Representations, Computational Models Her recent work examines how artificial language models map to human brain regions , investigates the universality of language networks across languages and individuals, and explores non-classical aspects like cerebellar involvement. She develops advanced methodologies for neuroimaging, including individualized brain mapping and standardized stimuli creation. Scientific contributions include debates on language localization, studies of language evolution, and frameworks for semantic analysis. Her team employs fMRI , MEG , and precision imaging to dissect the language-selective network and its interactions with other cognitive systems.

Siv Rebekka RunhovdeView profile

Research Fellow

• Cultural Heritage Crime
• Wildlife Crime
• Art Theft Investigations
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Siv Rebekka Runhovde is a Research Fellow at the Department of Ethnography, Numismatics, Classical Archaeology and University History, University of Oslo. Her work focuses on cultural heritage crime, wildlife trafficking, and policing strategies. Current affiliation: University of Oslo Role: Research Fellow Research group: CULTcrime (Cultural Heritage Crime Network) Her research examines: Illicit trade in cultural objects and wildlife Policy-practice gaps in law enforcement Policing specialization in art theft investigations Decoupling of policy and practice in illegal wildlife trade Security challenges in museum accessibility Runhovde’s publications highlight tensions in transnational ivory trade enforcement, militarization of wildlife policing, and discretionary practices in art markets. She contributes to green criminology through analyses of conservation crime and enforcement ethics.

• Social Cognition
• Social Perception
• Psychological Methodology
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Dr. Piotr Dragon is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University , and a member of the Centre for Social Cognitive Studies in Kraków. He holds dual degrees in Psychology (2010) and Sociology (2011) from Jagiellonian University, with a doctorate in Psychology (2015).

Youngmoo KimView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Audio Signal Processing
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Youngmoo Kim is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University, where he directs the Expressive and Creative Interactive Technologies (ExCITe) Center. His leadership extends to the Music & Entertainment Technology Laboratory (MET-lab), focusing on machine listening, robotics for expressive interaction, and STEM education through music technology. Education: PhD, Media Arts & Sciences, MIT (2003) MS, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University MA, Music, Stanford University BS, Engineering, Swarthmore College BA, Music, Swarthmore College Research Focus: Kim's interdisciplinary work bridges audio signal processing, machine learning for music information retrieval, human-robot interaction, and acoustic synthesis. His lab develops novel interfaces including brain-controlled robotics, augmented instruments, and AI-driven music systems, while championing K-12 STEAM education through technological innovation. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate strong convergence of deep learning with music technology, particularly in neural audio synthesis, instrument recognition, and robotic control systems. Emerging themes include differentiable physical modeling of instruments, neuroadaptive interfaces using fNIRS/tDCS, and computational approaches to creative collaboration. Awards & Honors: 2021 College of Engineering Inclusive Excellence Award 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator 2012 Lindback Foundation Distinguished Teaching Award 2012 Philadelphia Geek Awards Scientist of the Year 2007 NSF CAREER Award Leadership & Funding: Kim has secured research support from the National Science Foundation and Knight Foundation. His ExCITe Center serves as an interdisciplinary hub for creative technology development, while MET-lab advances audio-machine intelligence through collaborations across engineering, computer science, and performing arts.

Tanja ZimmermannView profile

Professor

• Art History of Eastern Europe
• Art History of Central Europe
• Art History of Southeastern Europe
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Professor Tanja Zimmermann holds the Professorship for Art History with a focus on Eastern, Central and Southeastern European art and its intercultural relations at Leipzig University. Her office is located at Wünschmannnshof, Dittrichring 18-20, Room 5/07, Leipzig. She currently leads two major research projects: the International Research Training Group 'Belongings: Jewish Material Culture in Twentieth-Century Europe and Beyond' (funded by DFG since October 2024) and 'On the Reassessment of Naive Art' (funded by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, 2022-2025/2026). Her research interests span the art history of Eastern, Central and Southeastern Europe with particular focus on naive art, Balkan studies, Jewish material culture, Russian/Soviet art history, Yugoslav cultural history, and visual orality as a media system. Her work examines the political-aesthetic negotiation processes between abstract and figurative-objective art movements during periods of upheaval, particularly through the lens of naive art exhibitions in interwar and postwar periods. Zimmermann's publication record demonstrates remarkable consistency from 1993 to 2025, with her most recent work exploring topics such as the kinetic perception of Saint Petersburg, Ulrike Ottinger's multimedia works, the transformation of Catherine the Great as a German-Russian icon, and the political dimensions of naive art. Her research shows a clear trajectory from early work on Slovenian wall painting to increasingly complex analyses of cultural intersections in Eastern European contexts. She actively participates in academic discourse through numerous lectures and conference presentations, with recent engagements at the University of Salzburg, Central European University Budapest, and the University of Helsinki. Her scholarly activities demonstrate sustained engagement with the complex cultural histories of Eastern Europe, particularly examining how art functions within political transitions and identity formation.

• Urban Ecology
• Landscape Management
• Nature-Based Interventions
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Marcus Hedblom is a Professor in Landscape Management at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala, Sweden. His academic career focuses on the intersection of urban ecology, landscape management, and human well-being, with extensive research on how people interact with and benefit from urban green spaces. Professor Hedblom's research interests span several interconnected domains related to urban environments and human-nature interactions. His primary focus areas include urban ecology and biodiversity conservation in cities, landscape management for recreational purposes, and the psychological benefits of nature exposure. He has made significant contributions to understanding soundscape perception in urban forests, children's interactions with natural environments, and the development of nature-based interventions for health and well-being. His work often employs multisensory approaches to studying how visual and auditory elements of landscapes affect human experiences and stress recovery. The trends in Professor Hedblom's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on practical applications of landscape research. His work increasingly focuses on design frameworks for multifunctional green spaces, particularly those serving children's developmental needs through nature-based play environments. He has developed innovative approaches like the Contemplative Landscape Model for assessing therapeutic outdoor settings and has conducted cross-continental studies on urban wildlife adaptation. His research consistently bridges ecological science with social science perspectives, examining how landscape characteristics correlate with human perceptions and behaviors in urban settings across different cultural contexts. Professor Hedblom has contributed extensively to the understanding of urban bird ecology, particularly how species like house sparrows adapt their vocalizations to urban noise environments. His work on "play biotopes" represents a significant practical application of ecological principles to landscape design, creating synergistic environments where children's development and ecological functions reinforce each other. Recent publications also address the challenges of balancing traditional lawn maintenance with more sustainable alternatives in the face of climate change.

• Water Security
• Climate Change
• Public Health
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Corinne Wallace is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University , with research expertise at the intersection of water security, climate change, public health, and gender equity. Her work spans both technical engineering analysis and community-engaged studies, particularly focusing on marginalized populations in Canada, East Africa, and South America. Dr. Wallace's research interests include: Water-Health Nexus Climate Change Impacts on Disease Gender Equity in Water Access Indigenous Water Governance Mosquito-Borne Disease Modeling Rainwater Harvesting Systems Her publication trends show increasing focus on climate-health interactions (2025), gender-water linkages (2024), and machine learning applications for water quality analysis (2025). She employs mixed-methods approaches and works closely with First Nations communities and international development organizations. Dr. Wallace utilizes art-science communication strategies like the Virtual Water Gallery to transform water and climate knowledge dissemination. Her recent work explores EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) implementation in large research networks and conceptual frameworks for climate-water equity.

Paul E. PetersonView profile

Professor

• Educational Policy
• School Choice
• Charter Schools
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Paul E. Peterson holds the Henry Lee Shattuck Professorship in Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Government, where he directs the Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG). He concurrently serves as Senior Editor of Education Next: A Journal of Opinion and Research and as a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, contributing to their Education Success Initiative focused on state-level policy solutions. His research centers on educational policy with emphasis on school choice mechanisms, charter school efficacy, and social capital dynamics. Peterson has pioneered longitudinal analyses of student achievement trends, documenting significant gains for students of color over 50 years and evaluating voucher program impacts. His work consistently bridges quantitative analysis of NAEP data with policy implementation studies, particularly examining how federalism shapes educational outcomes and how social networks influence intergenerational mobility. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant trajectories: rigorous state-level charter performance benchmarking using NAEP metrics, analysis of social capital's role in educational mobility, and examination of political polarization's impact on school reform. His scholarship increasingly addresses pandemic-era educational disruptions while maintaining focus on structural inequities and market-based reform efficacy. His scientific recognition includes: John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship Woodrow Wilson Award from the American Political Science Association Walton Family Foundation Prize for Best Academic Paper on School Choice and Reform As PEPG Director, Peterson leads a high-impact research program producing policy-relevant studies frequently cited in national debates. The program's work on charter school rankings and voucher evaluations has directly influenced state legislation, while his Hoover Institution role connects academic research to practical governance solutions. Though specific grant details aren't provided, PEPG's sustained output indicates substantial research funding, and his editorial leadership at Education Next shapes scholarly discourse through curated opinion-research synthesis. PEPG operates as Peterson's primary research hub, coordinating multi-institutional studies on education policy with emphasis on empirical evaluation of reform initiatives. The program's work integrates quantitative analysis, survey research, and policy experimentation, maintaining strong connections to state education agencies through its focus on actionable solutions for policymakers.

Steven J. DundasView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental economics
• Natural resource economics
• Non-market valuation
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Steven J. Dundas is Associate Professor at Oregon State University in the Department of Applied Economics and Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station . He serves on the Science Panel for the Puget Sound Partnership and as Associate Editor for Marine Resource Economics . Key research areas include Environmental Economics , Natural Resource Economics , Non-Market Valuation , and Coastal Ecosystem Services . Education : Ph.D. in Economics from North Carolina State University (2015), M.S. in Agricultural & Resource Economics from University of Delaware (2011), B.S. in Natural Resource Management from University of Delaware (2003) His research focuses on climate change adaptation, coastal hazard mitigation, and environmental policy evaluation. Recent work explores social media impacts on public land visitation, economic modeling of coastal armoring, and non-market valuation of natural infrastructure. He has contributed to Land Economics and Marine Resource Economics , with media coverage in Jefferson Public Radio and American Shoreline Podcast . Scientific Awards include the Outstanding Article Award . Current projects funded by a $500,000 federal grant to assess Oregon dune resilience against sea level rise. He teaches courses like Environmental Economics and Climate Change Economics , with a professional focus on integrating empirical methods and policy usefulness in climate research.

Franco LeporeView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Sensory Systems
• Brain Plasticity
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Franco Lepore is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal and Director of the Centre de recherche en neuropsychologie et cognition (CERNEC). His research focuses on sensory systems, brain plasticity, and cognitive neuroscience, particularly studying visual and auditory processing in individuals with sensory deprivation. He has held the Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience since 2008 and leads a team of 40 researchers. Education: PhD in Psychology (1971, University of Montreal), postdoctoral training at the University of Pisa. He established CERNEC in 1988, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like a magnetoencephalography system. Research Interests: Investigates how sensory deprivation (blindness/deafness) induces brain reorganization, cross-modal plasticity, and emotional processing in the insula. Key studies include superior sound localization in the blind and neural mechanisms underlying blindsight. Awards: Ordre national du Québec (2009), Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1988), Richard Tees Leadership Award (2005), and numerous grants from Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Fonds de recherche du Québec. Advising & Grants: Supervised over 70 graduate students and secured millions in funding for projects on sensory systems, cochlear implants, and video game impacts on hippocampal integrity. Leads major networks like Réseau de recherche en santé de la vision (RRSV). Labs/Teams: Directs CERNEC labs with advanced neuroimaging tools (fMRI, MEG) and collaborates with institutions like the Montreal Neurological Institute. Research spans clinical applications, developmental neurobiology, and cognitive rehabilitation.

Yinglong HeView profile

Lecturer

• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Energy Management & Decarbonisation
• Vehicle & Powertrain Dynamics
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Dr. Yinglong He is a Lecturer in Automated Electrified Transport (AcT) Systems at the School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, UK, and an Honorary Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Birmingham. His research focuses on intelligent transportation systems, energy management, vehicle dynamics, and AI-driven optimisation. He has held positions including Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge and Technology Expert at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Research interests include autonomous vehicle control, traffic simulation, hybrid/electric vehicle dynamics, and sustainable transport solutions. Notable contributions include advancing microscopic traffic models for automated vehicles and optimising energy systems for hybrid powertrains. His work integrates machine learning, multi-agent systems, and data-driven approaches to address challenges in transport decarbonisation and safety. Recent publications highlight advancements in hybrid vehicle dynamics simulation, lithium-air battery modelling, and energy mapping of urban buildings. He has received the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students (2022) and is a Fellow of the Institute for Sustainability (IfS). His expertise spans interdisciplinary collaborations in automotive engineering, energy systems, and smart infrastructure.

Sarah ShomsteinView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Attention and Cognition
• Neuroimaging
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Sarah Shomstein is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Department Chair in the Department of Psychology at George Washington University. She is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute and Mind-Brain Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the neural and psychological mechanisms of attentional selection, including spatial and object-based attention, and how semantic and sensory information influence perception and memory. Shomstein holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University (2003). Her methodologies include behavioral experiments, eye tracking, functional neuroimaging, and studies with individuals with attentional deficits due to brain damage. She directs the Attention and Cognition Laboratory , exploring how attention modulates sensory processing and memory across the lifespan. Her work highlights interactions between working memory and perception, the role of semantics in visual attention, and the neural basis of attentional control. Recent studies investigate real-world object processing, crossmodal semantic effects, and the impact of reward on attentional allocation. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, but her research has been widely published in top journals.

Angel Santamaria NavarroView profile

Associate Professor

• Mobile Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Angel Santamaria-Navarro serves as Associate Professor at Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and Robotics Researcher at the Institute of Robotics and Industrial Informatics (IRI), a CSIC-UPC joint center in Barcelona. His work bridges academic research and real-world deployment in mobile robotics, with current leadership in European TRIFFID (autonomous first-responder systems) and national LENA (lifelong navigation learning) projects spanning urban logistics and emergency response applications. His research centers on Mobile Robotics and Autonomous Systems with emphasis on human-robot collaboration in unstructured environments . Key focus areas include robot navigation in crowded urban settings, manipulation of deformable objects, and deployment of delivery systems like the LogiSmile project piloted across European cities. His work uniquely integrates machine learning with field robotics to solve practical challenges in last-mile logistics and disaster response. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a concentrated shift toward real-world robotic deployment , particularly in emergency response (TRIFFID) and urban logistics. Dominant themes include communication-aware multi-robot coordination, probabilistic perception for dynamic environments, and human acceptance studies – reflecting his commitment to transitioning lab innovations to operational field systems through Horizon Europe and national projects. Key recognitions include: 1st place at DARPA Subterranean Challenge, urban circuit (2020) 2nd place at DARPA Subterranean Challenge, tunnel circuit (2019) Beatriu de Pinós research fellowship (2021) Georges Giralt PhD award finalist (2018) R3 accreditation as consolidated researcher (2023) He actively mentors next-generation researchers as supervisor of PhD candidate Hafsa Taher (deep learning for autonomous vehicles) and Master's student Joan Tur Ruiz (object pose tracking). His research portfolio includes €5M+ in competitive funding spanning Horizon Europe projects (TRIFFID, TORNADO), national initiatives (LENA, AUDEL), and industry partnerships like the Vaive Logistics spin-off co-founded in 2023. As core member of UPC's robotics team, he contributed to the NeBula framework that won DARPA's Subterranean Challenge and currently leads development of TRIFFID's autonomous first-responder systems. His work with the LogiSmile consortium demonstrates practical urban deployment of delivery robots across Barcelona, Lisbon, and Milan, while the SOCIAL PIA project pioneers cybernetic avatars for cooperative human-robot teams.