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Andries "Andy" van Dam is a distinguished Dutch-American professor of computer science at Brown University, where he also served as vice-president for research. Born in Groningen, the Netherlands on December 8, 1938, van Dam has been instrumental in shaping computer science education and research for over five decades. He helped establish Brown's computer science program, serving as its first department chair from 1979 to 1985, and was appointed Thomas J. Watson, Jr. University Professor of Technology and Education in 1995. His educational background includes a B.S. with Honors in Engineering Sciences from Swarthmore College (1960) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania (1963, 1966), where he was the second person to receive a PhD in Computer Science. Van Dam's research interests span computer graphics, hypertext systems, virtual reality, and educational technology. He is particularly known for his pioneering work in hypertext systems, having co-developed the first hypertext system with Ted Nelson in the late 1960s. His influential textbook "Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice" is often referred to as the "Bible" of computer graphics. His work has consistently focused on making complex computing concepts accessible through innovative interfaces and educational approaches. His research publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from foundational work in computer graphics and hypertext to more recent explorations in immersive virtual reality, digital visual literacy, and next-generation educational software. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in education, medicine, and scientific visualization. Among his notable honors are: IEEE Centennial Medal (1984) Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (1994) ACM SIGGRAPH Distinguished Educator Award (2019) Van Dam has mentored numerous students who have gone on to make significant contributions in computer science, including Randy Pausch, Danah boyd, Scott Draves, and Steven K. Feiner. His teaching extends beyond traditional academic settings, as evidenced by his influence on the character of Andy in the film Toy Story, which pays tribute to his pioneering work in computer graphics. He continues to serve on the technical board of Microsoft Research and as chairman of the Rhode Island Governor's Science and Technology Advisory Council. His research lab has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to human-computer interaction, with particular focus on post-WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) interfaces, immersive environments, and educational technologies that transform how we learn and interact with digital information.

• Computer Graphics
• Hypertext Systems
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Prof. Dr. Martin Raubal is a Full Professor at the Institute for Cartography and Geoinformation, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, ETH Zurich. He leads research on spatial decision-making, mobile GIS, and location-based services, with applications in transportation, energy, and aviation. His work integrates cognitive engineering and eye-tracking to analyze human mobility and interaction with geospatial systems. Doctorate in Geoinformation (with distinction), Vienna University of Technology (2001) MS in Spatial Information Science and Engineering, University of Maine (1997) Dipl.-Ing. in Surveying Engineering and Geoinformation, Vienna University of Technology (1998) His research focuses on spatiotemporal human mobility, cognitive models for GIS, and sustainable urban systems. Key projects include the Digital Underground initiative at the Singapore-ETH Centre and the Empirical Use and Impact Analysis of Mobility-as-a-Service (EIM). Awards include the UV-Helava Prize and multiple best paper recognitions. Recent publications emphasize 3D spatial analysis, AI-driven geospatial tools, and causal inference in mobility modeling. Collaborations span institutions like Lufthansa Systems, SBB, and ETH-IVT. His lab investigates applications such as electric vehicle charging networks, bikeability indexes, and augmented reality in transportation planning.

• Spatial Decision-Making
• Mobile Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Location-Based Services (LBS)
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José Luís Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Science and Technology (ISTA), University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), where he has been a faculty member since 2016. He is also a researcher at LARSyS and co-leader of the MEROP research team, with active participation in projects involving Airbus, the European Space Agency, and Mars analog missions (AMADEE-20, AMADEE-24). He is affiliated with ACM Europe Technology Policy Committee and IFIP TC 13 Working Group 13.2. PhD in Computer Engineering, MAP-i Consortium (2012) Postdoctoral Fellowship, IRIT, University of Toulouse (2013) Bachelor's in Systems and Computer Engineering, University of Minho (2007) His research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction , Interactive Systems , and Space Exploration , particularly in teleoperation interfaces, haptic feedback, and augmented reality for planetary exploration. He has advised over 25 Master’s and PhD students, with recent works emphasizing situation awareness, physiological adaptation, and pseudo-haptics in remote operations. His publications span top venues like IEEE Access, ACM HRI, and INTERACT, with recent trends highlighting adaptive interfaces , latency compensation , and immersive teleoperation . He has led work on predictive digital twins, emotion-aware UIs, and robot-agnostic augmented interfaces for Mars analog missions. ISCTE-IUL Scientific Awards Doctoral Prize, Fraunhofer Portugal Challenge José Luís Silva has supervised numerous graduate students and contributed to educational initiatives in programming and human-centered software engineering. He has also been involved in national and international research projects, including collaborations with Carnegie Mellon University, Georgia Tech, and Newcastle University. His work integrates human factors into robotic systems, particularly in extreme environments such as space. He leads the MEROP team, focusing on human-centered robotics and interactive computing systems.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Interactive Systems
• Space Exploration
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Philippe A. Palanque is affiliated with Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier and has made significant contributions to the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , particularly in Interactive Systems Engineering , Dependability in Automation , and Formal Methods . His work spans Safety-Critical Systems , Task Modeling , and User Experience (UX) enhancement through interdisciplinary collaboration. Philippe has co-authored numerous studies on Human-AI Team Coordination , Dependable GUI Engineering , and Cybersecurity Training frameworks, often involving students like Célia Martinie and Axel Carayon . His recent publications (2025–2024) focus on Hybrid Automation and AI Integration in interactive design. Key research areas include Formal Verification (e.g., Event-B models), Feedforward Usability for GUI widgets, and Human Error Analysis in safety contexts. He actively participates in workshops like EICS and CHI , addressing challenges in Automation Transparency and Worker Well-Being . His work bridges Academic Research and Industry Applications , particularly in Healthcare Rehabilitation and Manufacturing Control Rooms .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interactive Systems Engineering
• Dependability in Automation
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Inès Di Loreto is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), holding an HDR (Habilitation à diriger des recherches) from Paul Sabatier University (2019). Previously, she worked at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) before joining UTT in 2013. She earned a Master's in Philosophy (Università degli Studi di Milano, 2002) and a PhD in Computer Science (Università degli Studi di Milano, 2010). Her research focuses on the role of the body and senses in technology-mediated learning, with specializations in disability inclusion, cultural heritage, and crisis management. Key research areas include Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), sustainable computing, and participatory design methodologies. She leads projects such as SmartArt , co-designing accessible museum experiences with visually impaired communities. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., cultural computing, enaction) with practical applications in health, education, and heritage sectors. Inès is affiliated with the LIST3N laboratory and Tech-CICO team, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Her recent publications address sustainability in digital systems, crisis management training via mixed-reality games, and accessibility in cultural spaces. She actively contributes to conferences like IHM, ECSCW, and IEEE PervasiveHealth, emphasizing ethical and inclusive technology design.

• Human Computer Interaction
• Sustainable HCI
• Cultural Heritage
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Beat Signer is Professor of Computer Science at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Director of the Web & Information System Engineering (WISE) laboratory. His research focuses on cross-media information spaces and architectures (CISA) spanning interactive paper, dynamic data physicalisation, and tangible holograms. His educational background includes a Computer Science degree from ETH Zurich, where he completed his PhD thesis on fundamental concepts for interactive paper and cross-media information spaces in 2005. Key research areas include: Cross-media document formats and resource-selector-link (RSL) hypermedia metamodel Context-sensitive adaptation and cross-media transclusion Multimodal interfaces (Mudra, iGesture) and tangible computing Internet of Things interoperability and semantic middleware Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong trends in dynamic data physicalisation hardware, FAIR positioning systems (OpenHPS), end-user IoT development (eSPACE), and next-generation human-information interaction paradigms. His work increasingly integrates Solid protocols for decentralized data and explores thermal dimensions in tangible holograms. As Principal Investigator, he leads multiple EU-funded projects including OpenHPS, TangHo, and eSPACE. His team has developed influential frameworks like MindXpres for cross-media presentations and CMT for context modeling. He supervises 13 doctoral researchers including Dr. Maxim Van de Wynckel and Dr. Audrey Sanctorum, focusing on cross-media applications in education, IoT, and data visualization. His WISE laboratory develops innovative solutions bridging digital and physical information spaces through projects like ArtVis for collaborative data exploration and TangHo for physically augmented virtual objects.

• Cross-Media Information Spaces and Architectures (CISA)
• Interactive Paper
• Dynamic Data Physicalisation
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Biswaksen Patnaik is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the University of Maryland College Park , advised by Prof. Niklas Elmqvist and Prof. Huaishu Peng . His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction , Data Visualization , and Multi-sensory Systems . Fields of Interest : Human-Computer Interaction, Data Visualization, Human-AI Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, XR, Multi-Sensory Interaction. Experience : Visiting Scholar at Aarhus University and University of Sussex; Research Intern at Hasso-Plattner Institute and National University of Singapore. Key Publications explore situated analytics with handheld projectors , sensory substitution for accessibility , and olfactory data encoding . His research emphasizes collaborative environments and embodied cognition . Lab Affiliations : Member of HCIL , CA3 , and SmartLab at UMD. Collaborative work spans institutions in Denmark , UK , and Germany .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Visualization
• Human-AI Interaction
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Brandi Klein, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science at Saint Vincent College’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches courses including Introduction to Psychological Science, Child Development, Biological Psychology, and Research Methods. Her research focuses on spatial ability development, STEM education interventions, human-computer interaction, and mental health strategies. Klein holds a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and a B.S. from Saint Vincent College. Education: Ph.D. & M.A. from Bowling Green State University; B.S. from Saint Vincent College Her research interests span cognitive psychology applications in STEM fields, including studies on math anxiety interventions, spatial ability training, and touchscreen interface design. She also explores mental health topics like herbal supplement usage for mental illness and gaming addiction. Klein frequently presents at conferences such as the New England Psychological Association and the Psychonomic Society. Her work bridges disciplines, connecting cognitive psychology with engineering and education. Recent projects include analyzing operator performance in mining simulations and evaluating user-centered design principles for post-WIMP interfaces.

• Psychological Science
• Cognitive Psychology
• STEM Education
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Andries van Dam is the Thomas J. Watson Jr., University Professor of Technology and Education and Professor of Computer Science at Brown University. He has been a member of Brown's faculty since 1965 and is a founder of Brown's Computer Science Department, serving as its first Chairman from 1979 to 1985. From 2002 to 2006, he served as Brown's first Vice President for Research. He received a B.S. degree (with Honors) in Engineering Sciences from Swarthmore College in 1960 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966. Van Dam's research spans computer graphics, hypermedia systems, post-WIMP user interfaces (including pen-centric computing), and educational software. For over four decades, he has worked on systems for creating and reading electronic books with interactive illustrations for educational and research purposes. His work includes the development of graphics standards like the SIGGRAPH Core graphics library and PHIGS+, which helped unite researchers across different organizations. He co-authored the seminal textbook "Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice" and has published over a hundred scientific articles. His research encompasses immersive virtual reality interaction, gesture-based user interfaces, and pioneering work in hypertext dating back to HES in 1967. His hypertext research led to systems like HES, FRESS, EDS, and IRIS Intermedia, which predated and surpassed features of the modern web. His educational software includes Exploratories, GTT (Graphics Teaching Tool), MathPad, ChemPad, and Immune Attack, along with theoretical frameworks like Clip Models for next-generation educational software. Society for Information Display's Special Recognition Award (1974) IEEE Centennial Medal (1984) National Computer Graphics Association's Academic Award (1990) ACM SIGGRAPH Steven A. Coons Award (1991) ACM Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award (1994) IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal (1999) ACM SIGCSE Award for Outstanding Contributions to Computer Science Education (2000) Van Dam has mentored numerous students and collaborators who became leaders in computer science. His research has been supported by major funding from NSF, NASA, DOE, Microsoft, and other organizations, totaling millions of dollars across dozens of projects. He has also been instrumental in establishing conferences, including co-founding the distributed computing workshops at Brown that evolved into the IEEE ICDCS conferences.

• Computer Graphics
• Hypermedia Systems
• Post-WIMP User Interfaces
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