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Elio Lo Cascio is a Professor of Roman History at Sapienza Università di Roma, with a distinguished career spanning multiple universities including Università 'Federico II' di Napoli (1990-2006), Università dell'Aquila (1986-1990), and Università di Lecce (1976-1986). He has served as Dean of the Faculty of Letters at L'Aquila and held visiting positions at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 1993, 2001), École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (Paris, 2009), and the University of British Columbia (2012). Editor of the series Pragmateiai (Edipuglia) Current roles: Corresponding Fellow of the Pontificia Accademia Romana di Archeologia, member of the Consiglio Direttivo of the Istituto Italiano per la Storia Antica Active in international academic panels, including ERC Advanced Grants (2012) His research focuses on the administrative, economic, and demographic history of Rome from the Republic to Late Empire. Key themes include Romanization, urban elites (especially Pompeii), and historiography of ancient history. His publications analyze census procedures, monetary policies, and population dynamics under the Roman Empire. The articles listed reflect his expertise in Roman economic systems, administrative reforms, and demographic studies. Themes span from Servian reforms to late antique coinage, with methodologies combining textual analysis and quantitative approaches. Notable trends include interdisciplinary applications of economic theory to ancient societies and the impact of population shifts on imperial stability. Scientific Awards & Honors : Mercator Fellow (Gast Professor) at DFG-Graduierten Kolleg (2014) Socio corrispondente della Pontificia Accademia Romana di Archeologia (2009) Member, School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study (1993, 2001) Directeur d'études invité at EHESS, Paris (2009) Lo Cascio has advised numerous PhD students and participated in over 50 international conferences across Europe, North America, and Iran. He has held editorial and scientific board roles for multiple academic series and journals.

• Administrative history of the Roman Empire
• Roman monetary history
• Roman economic history
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Sylvain Lefebvre is a permanent researcher at INRIA (Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique) in France, where he leads the MFX research team since 2018. Previously, he was part of the ALICE group at INRIA Nancy (2009-2018) and the REVES team in Sophia Antipolis (2006-2009). His career includes a postdoctoral position at Microsoft Research Seattle (2005) following his PhD at INRIA Rhones-Alpes under Fabrice Neyret. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Graphics from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble) in 2005, preceded by a Master in Computer Graphics from INP Grenoble in 2001. His habilitation thesis focused on Runtime Texture Synthesis. Lefebvre's research centers on simplifying content creation for highly detailed patterns, structures, and shapes with applications spanning Computer Graphics to additive manufacturing. He develops fast, controllable by-example synthesis approaches that generate content while enforcing user-specified constraints. His work addresses computational challenges through novel data structures and algorithms optimized for GPUs and FPGAs, including his Silice programming language. The ERC-funded ShapeForge project (2012-2017) advanced shape generation for 3D printing, leading to the IceSL software for digital modeling and fabrication. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on additive manufacturing optimization, with recurring themes in structural integrity, material efficiency, and geometric algorithms. His work bridges computer graphics theory with practical fabrication constraints, particularly in microstructure design, slicing techniques, and mechanical metamaterials. The interdisciplinary nature spans computer science, materials engineering, and robotics. EUROGRAPHICS Young Researcher Award (2010) ERC Starting Grant for ShapeForge project (2012) Lefebvre has advised over 25 PhD students and interns including Marco Freire, Thibault Tricard, and Jimmy Etienne. His ShapeForge project received significant ERC funding, supporting research in computational fabrication. He serves on numerous program committees including SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, and SIGGRAPH Asia, reflecting his leadership in the computer graphics community. As leader of the MFX team since 2018, Lefebvre directs research in computational fabrication, focusing on IceSL software development for 3D printing workflows. The team integrates computer graphics techniques with manufacturing constraints, developing tools that simplify complex object design and fabrication while addressing real-world challenges in material usage and structural integrity.

• Computer Graphics
• Texture Synthesis
• Additive Manufacturing
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Professor Yi Lyu is a faculty member at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, College of Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, with extensive leadership roles including Vice President of the university and Director of the First Affiliated Hospital. His research bridges hepatobiliary surgery, magnetic surgery, and biomedical engineering, focusing on innovative surgical devices and transplantation immunity. Bachelor's, Master’s, and Doctorate in Clinical Medicine and General Surgery from Xi’an Medical College Postdoctoral training in Surgery at Nippon Medical School Hospital, Tokyo His research interests span hepatobiliary surgery, magnetic surgery applications, cancer therapy, transplantation immunity, and biomedical engineering. Recent work emphasizes magnetic devices for vascular reconstruction during liver transplantation and immunomodulation via nanotherapeutics. Article trends reflect a strong focus on magnetic surgical technologies (6/15), cancer-related applications (4/15), and immune/gut microbiome interactions (3/15). High-impact publications (IF >15) include work on nanotherapeutics for muscle regeneration and catalytic systems in alkaline seawater. 2023 : Editor-in-Chief of Magnetic Medicine , National Key R&D Program grant (￥12M) 2022 : National Teaching Achievement Award, Annals of Surgery publications 2018 : Chinese Medical and Technology Award, NSFC Project grant 2015 : Ministry of Education Technology Invention Award

• Hepatobiliary surgery
• Cancer therapy
• Magnetic surgery
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Prof. Dr. Robert Risse is an esteemed academic and practitioner in tax law, currently serving at the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law at Vienna University of Economics and Business since 2020. Previously, he held the position of Corporate Vice President Tax & Trade at Henkel AG & Co KGaA from 2000 to 2020, where he was globally responsible for taxation and customs. He also holds the title of Honorary Professor for Tax Compliance and Applied Tax Planning at the Institute for Business Taxation, University of Leipzig. His extensive career bridges academic excellence with practical corporate tax leadership. Education 2017: Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Transfer Pricing Center of the Institute for International and Austrian Tax Law, Vienna University of Economics and Business 2014: Doctoral Thesis "Tax Compliance und Tax Risk Management: Eine rechtsvergleichende Analyse und Umsetzung in einem internationalen Konzern" at University of Freiburg 1986-1989: Second State Examination in Law, University of Bonn 1983-1986: First State Examination in Law, University of Bonn 1979-1982: Diplom Finanzwirt FH in Financial Sciences, University of Applied Sciences for Finances North Rhine-Westphalia Research Interests Prof. Risse's research focuses on the intersection of tax compliance, digitalization, and international tax systems. His work explores how digital technologies can transform tax compliance processes, particularly in multinational corporations. He has pioneered research on Tax Compliance Systems, Transfer Pricing in the digital age, and the integration of tax risk management with corporate governance frameworks. His expertise spans international tax law, corporate taxation, and the practical implementation of tax strategies in global business environments. His recent work emphasizes the practical implementation of digital tax systems, with particular attention to blockchain applications, AI in tax compliance, and the integration of tax processes with broader business systems. He has developed frameworks for assessing tax risk in multinational corporations and has contributed significantly to the understanding of transfer pricing in the context of digital business models. Publication Trends Prof. Risse's recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital transformation in tax systems, with increasing attention to practical implementation challenges. His work consistently bridges theoretical tax principles with real-world corporate applications, particularly in multinational contexts. The emergence of topics like AI in tax administration, blockchain applications, and digital compliance systems reflects his forward-looking approach. His research shows a clear trajectory from traditional tax compliance toward integrated digital tax ecosystems that address both regulatory requirements and business efficiency needs. Professional Engagement President of Gesprächskreis Rhein-Ruhr, Internationales Steuerecht e.V./International Fiscal Association (IFA) West Member of DIHK Finanz- und Steuerausschuss, Berlin Member of Düsseldorfer Vereinigung für Steuerrecht e.V Member of Fachinstitut der Steuerberater e.V., Düsseldorf Member of Institut Finanzen und Steuern, Berlin Teaching and Advisory Roles Prof. Risse has extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions including University of Leipzig, Vienna University of Economics and Business, University of Freiburg, University of Cologne, and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. He has supervised doctoral students through the "Doktorandenseminar zur Betriebswirtschaftlichen Steuerlehre" at University of Leipzig. His teaching focuses on international taxation, corporate tax law, and the practical application of tax planning in multinational corporations.

• Tax Compliance
• Tax Risk Management
• Transfer Pricing
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Antonio Plaza is a Full Professor at the University of Extremadura, Spain, and Head of the Hyperspectral Computing Laboratory. With over 600 publications, he is a leading expert in hyperspectral data processing and parallel computing of remote sensing data. He serves as IEEE Fellow and has received numerous accolades, including the 2019 Excellent Teaching Award and multiple Highly Cited Researcher recognitions. Research Interests : His work bridges Hyperspectral Image Analysis , Medical Imaging , and High-Performance Computing . Recent projects focus on 3D anatomical modeling, AI-driven surgical tools, and deep learning applications for aortic dissection segmentation. Scientific Awards : 2019 Highly Cited Researcher (Geosciences) 2015 IEEE Fellow 2019 Excellent Teaching Award 2018 Highly Cited Researcher (Cross-Field) 2002 Best PhD Dissertation, University of Extremadura Editorial Leadership : Served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (2013–2017) and held multiple committee roles in IEEE GRSS. His articles reflect a shift from remote sensing to medical imaging, with a focus on Aortic Dissection Segmentation , Skull Reconstruction , and AI-driven Medical Tools .

• Hyperspectral Image Analysis
• Remote Sensing
• High-Performance Computing
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Evžen Kočenda is a Professor of Economics at the Institute of Economic Studies , Charles University, Prague, where he chairs the Department of Finance and directs doctoral studies. He also serves as a Senior Researcher at the Department of Econometrics, Institute of Information Theory and Automation, Prague, and has held academic roles at CERGE-EI and the Economics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences. His work spans applied econometrics, international finance, and European integration, with a focus on banking, corporate governance, and macroeconomic dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Houston (1996) M.A. in Economics, University of Toledo (1992) International Trade Management, Prague School of Economics (1985) Research interests include: Applied econometrics and nonlinear modeling techniques. European integration and transition economies. Monetary policy, financial markets, and systemic risk. Corporate performance, governance, and financial stability. Publication trends reflect his expertise in econometric analysis of banking systems, ECB policy impacts, and firm survival in emerging markets. Key topics include cross-market connectedness (oil/forex), inflation persistence, and financial regulation. Scientific awards: Donatio Universitatis Carolinae (2019) Czech Science Foundation's Presidential Award (2009) Additional roles include scientific advisory at CESifo, IOS Regensburg, and EABCN, along with editorial leadership for journals like the Czech Journal of Finance and Economics and Eastern European Economics . He has contributed to policy and research for institutions such as the European Commission, World Bank, and Czech National Bank.

• Applied Economics
• Econometrics
• Transition Economics
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Chris Wojtan is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) , leading the Visual Computing Group . His research focuses on geometric and numerical algorithms for computer animation and geometry processing , particularly in simulating solid and fluid dynamics , controlling physics simulations, and computing with 3D shapes. Research Interests : Computer Animation, Geometry Processing, Fluid Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, 3D Shape Processing. Notable Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award (2016) Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2015) ERC Starting Grant (2014) Education : PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (2010). Funding : Recipient of NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2005-2008), and principal investigator for ERC grants.

• Computer Animation
• Geometry Processing
• Fluid Dynamics
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Matteo Bosco is a PreDoc Researcher at the Department of Software Technology and Interactive Systems, TU Wien, within the Virtual and Augmented Reality group. His work focuses on advancing human-computer interaction in immersive environments, particularly through conversational agents, neurotechnology integration, and circular economy frameworks. He contributes to the Circular Twin research project, addressing sustainable building design through digital twins and generative algorithms. Education & Roles: PreDoc Researcher (PhD candidate) at TU Wien Research Interests: His primary areas include: VR/AR interfaces enhanced by large language models BCI-driven human-robot interaction systems Procedural building design using conversational AI Sustainable architecture via circular twin frameworks He explores how immersive technologies can bridge human-centric design with computational efficiency, emphasizing accessibility and environmental sustainability. Key Projects: Circular Twin (2022–2025): Developing digital ecosystems for circular buildings using BIM and VR. Neurotag Visualization Media: Comparing AR/VR/monitor-based BCI interfaces. Labs & Teams: Active in the Mixed Reality Lab and collaborates with the Virtual Meeting Room initiative at TU Wien.

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Cezary Kaliszyk is a Professor in Theoretical Computer Science at the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on automated reasoning, formal methods, and learning for reasoning, particularly in the context of interactive theorem proving and formalized mathematics. He leads the ERC project 'FormalWeb3' and has been involved in several other significant research initiatives. Theoretical Computer Science Automated Reasoning Formal Methods Interactive Theorem Proving Machine Learning for Theorem Proving Formalized Mathematics Proof Guidance Learning for Reasoning His research explores the integration of machine learning techniques with formal reasoning systems to enhance automation in theorem proving. This includes developing systems like CoqHammer and Tactician, advancing premise selection, proof guidance, and learning-based proof search strategies. His work bridges logical foundations with practical AI-driven tools for formal verification. The recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing automated and interactive theorem proving through learning techniques, formalization of mathematical concepts (like surreal numbers), and improving reasoning systems (e.g., Prover9, tableaux methods). There is a strong emphasis on practical system development, formalization projects, and learning-based enhancements to reasoning. ERC project 'FormalWeb3' - Principal Investigator Cost Action EuroProofNet - WG5 Leader until 2024 FWF project P26201 - developing HOL(y)Hammer Other projects: JSPS P10044, NWO MathWiki, SURF WebDed, ProofWeb He has advised several PhD students to completion, including Michael Färber, Thibault Gauthier, Yutaka Nagashima, Stanisław Purgał, and Liao Zhang, and is currently supervising Daniel Ranalter and Neil Vyas. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. His work involves leadership in collaborative systems such as ProofWeb and HOL Import, and participation in major formalization efforts including the Mizar library integration with Isabelle. He is actively involved in the development of tool ecosystems for formal mathematics and automated reasoning.

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Automated Reasoning
• Formal Methods
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Orna Kupferman is a Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she has been a faculty member since 1998 and a full professor since 2008. She currently serves as the Vice Rector of the Hebrew University (since 2012) and has previously held leadership positions including Chair of the School of Engineering (2008-2011) and Head of the Computer Science Department (2005-2007). Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from The Technion, Israel (1995). She has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including Rice University, UC Berkeley, and Microsoft Research. Professor Kupferman's research focuses on the theoretical foundations of formal verification and synthesis of computer systems. She is renowned for her work on the automata-theoretic approach to branching-time model checking and synthesis, as well as her influential work on safraless decision procedures for automata on infinite words. Her research spans several key areas: Formal verification and synthesis of reactive systems Automata theory and temporal logic Model-checking and game-based verification approaches Sanity checks in formal methods (vacuity, coverage, query checking) Formal measures of quality for reactive systems Professor Kupferman has published extensively with over 40 journal papers and 140 conference papers. She chaired the IEEE Symposium on Logic in Computer Science (LICS) in 2013 and has been a keynote speaker at major conferences including LICS, CONCUR, ICALP, and TACAS. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of the ACM Transactions on Computational Logic and is on the Editorial Board of Formal Methods in System Design and Logical Methods in Computer Science. Her notable awards include: ERC starting grant (2012-2017) for "From Correct to High-Quality Reactive systems" Michael Milken Prize for long-standing Excellence in Teaching Professor Kupferman has advised 5 PhD students and has secured numerous competitive grants, including those promoting international research cooperation between Israel and the United States, and Israel and Germany. Beyond her academic work, she volunteers by giving encouraging talks at high schools and drug-addiction centers.

• Formal verification
• Reactive systems
• Automata theory
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Orna Kupferman is a Full Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Hebrew University since 2008, where she has held multiple leadership roles including Head of the Computer Science Department (2005-2007), Chair of the School of Engineering (2008-2011), and Advisor on Gender Issues to the University President (2011-2013). She currently serves as Vice Rector of the Hebrew University. Professor, Hebrew University (2008-present) Vice Rector, Hebrew University (2012-present) Editor-in-Chief, ACM Transactions on Computational Logic Keynote speaker at LICS, CONCUR, ICALP, and TACAS conferences Her research focuses on the theoretical foundations of formal verification and synthesis of computer systems, with notable contributions to automata-theoretic approaches for branching-time model checking and synthesis of reactive systems. She pioneered 'safraless decision procedures' for automata on infinite words and developed formal measures for system quality analysis. Prof. Kupferman received an ERC Starting Grant (2012-2017) and secured competitive international grants for collaborations between Israel and the US/Germany. Her editorial roles include membership on the Editorial Board of Formal Methods in System Design and Logical Methods in Computer Science . Published over 40 journal papers and 140 conference papers Chaired the IEEE Symposium on Logic in Computer Science (LICS) in 2013 Volunteer speaker at high schools and drug-addiction centers

• Formal verification
• Synthesis of reactive systems
• Automata theory
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Timo Fleischer is an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Didactics Working Group at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with both the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences and the School of Education. He leads key educational innovation projects including EXBOX-Digital, ChemGerLab-VR, and RECC Salzburg, and plays a significant role in digital science education development. Education: Bachelor of Science in Geography and Chemistry, University of Kiel (2011) Master of Education in Geography and Chemistry, University of Kiel (2013) PhD in Science Education, TUM School of Education (2017) Habilitation in Chemistry Didactics, University of Salzburg (2024) His research focuses on the effectiveness of digital media in teacher education and chemistry classrooms, the development of digital teaching and learning materials, and the integration of experimentation and modeling in science education. He is particularly interested in how digital tools support the learning of chemical language and representations. His work bridges educational theory and practical classroom innovation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on digital scaffolding, augmented and virtual reality in chemistry labs, eye-tracking during experiments, and the use of fiction as an anchor in science teaching. These works reflect a trend toward immersive, technology-enhanced, and student-centered learning environments in science education. Scientific Awards: Ehrenurkunde Polytechnik-Preis 2022 – Projekt EXBOX-Digital Kulturfondspreis 2020 für das Projekt MINT:labs Science City Itzling Comenius-EduMedia-Siegel für EXBOX-Digital (2020) Qualitätslabel „Regional Educational Competence Centre“ (RECC) (2018–2021) Junior-Fellowship, Kolleg Didaktik:digital (2016–2017) Timo Fleischer has supervised various research projects and collaborated with numerous colleagues and students, though specific advisees are not listed. He has secured recognition and funding for initiatives such as EXBOX-Digital and MINT:labs, indicating successful grant acquisition. He is actively involved in teacher training, curriculum development, and science communication. He leads several innovative labs and teams, including ChemGerLab-VR (a virtual reality chemistry lab), EdTechAll, and the development of MINT:labs Science City Itzling. These initiatives focus on creating digital, hands-on, and inclusive science learning environments for both students and teachers.

• Chemistry Education
• Science Education
• Digital Media in Education
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Dr. Christian Büsel is a researcher at the Department of General Psychology I, Institute of Psychology, University of Innsbruck . His work focuses on visual attention mechanisms, including top-down and bottom-up processing, and their relationships with working memory. Email: Christian.Buesel@uibk.ac.at Research Interests: Visual attention, visual search, and the interplay between working memory and intentional visual attention. He employs behavioral experiments, meta-analyses, and mobile eye tracking to study suppression of irrelevant stimuli and contingent capture effects. Methodological Contributions: A key developer of the open-source Experimenters' Tools project, which provides resources for psychological research, including visual angle calculations, color conversions, power analyses, and diffusion modeling. His textbook on empirical-experimental methods is available via Springer. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize attentional control, feature-based suppression, and cross-modal cognitive processes (e.g., music reading and auditory discrimination). Technical contributions highlight mobile experimentation frameworks and OpenSesame-based methodologies.

• Visual Attention
• Visual Search
• Top-Down and Bottom-Up Processing
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Michael Wimmer is a Full Professor at TU Wien, leading the Rendering and Modeling Group and directing the Center for Geometry and Computational Design. He holds a M.Sc. (1997) and Ph.D. (2001) from TU Wien. His research focuses on real-time rendering, procedural modeling, computational design, and point-based graphics. He has co-authored over 200 papers and the book *Real-Time Shadows*. He serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Computer Graphics Forum , chairs SIGGRAPH Asia 2025, and received the Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award (2023). Education: M.Sc. in Computer Science (1997), TU Wien Ph.D. in Computer Science (2001), TU Wien Research Interests: Real-time rendering and visualization Procedural modeling and computational design Point-based graphics and neural rendering Applications in computer games and urban environments Awards: Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award (2023) Wolfgang Straßer Award (Best Paper, 2022) Eurographics Fellow (2018) Outstanding Service Award (2012) Advising & Grants: Coordinator of the Special Research Programme Advanced Computational Design Key researcher at VRVis Research Center Labs & Teams: Rendering and Modeling Group Center for Geometry and Computational Design

• Computer Graphics
• Real-Time Rendering
• Procedural Modeling
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Helmut Hlavacs is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, leading the Research Group on Education, Didactics, and Entertainment Computing. His expertise spans serious games, game design, virtual reality, and health informatics. He has contributed to over 218 publications since 2005, focusing on topics like hedonic experiences in gaming, VR applications in therapy, and AI-driven behavior trees. His work intersects technology, education, and healthcare, with notable projects such as Conquer Catharsis (VR anxiety treatment) and PhyLab (VR physics experiments). Hlavacs has secured research funding for initiatives like Programmieren lernen durch Computerspielentwicklung and Dig-Equality FF , emphasizing digital equity and education. In 2019, he won the Best Poster Award at IFIP for his work on health data from serious games. Research Interests: Serious Games for health and education Virtual Reality applications in therapy and learning Game design methodologies and AI-driven NPC behavior Psychological impacts of gaming and digital consumption Procedural content generation for games Key Projects: Programmieren lernen durch Computerspielentwicklung (2008): Game-based learning for programming skills Dig-Equality FF (2020-2021): Digital competence promotion for equity TP1 PRECIOUS (2013-2016): VR conferencing and stress management Grants and Advising: Hlavacs has advised on projects involving AI in military command systems, VR therapy for anxiety disorders, and participatory design of social media literacy tools. He collaborates internationally on topics like gamification for behavior change and multicultural health interventions. Labs/Teams: His research group focuses on Serious Storytelling and Entertainment Computing , developing tools like the Prototypical game framework and InvisibleSound for blind musicians. Current work includes FiGHT (a web-based tool for eating disorder communication) and OutSmart! (a serious game for social media literacy).

• Serious Games
• Game Design
• Virtual Reality
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