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Kirk R. PruhsView profile

Professor

• Algorithmic problems related to green computing
• Fair allocation
• Resource management
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Professor Kirk R. Pruhs is a full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Computing and Information. He holds editorial roles at journals such as the Journal of Scheduling and ACM Transactions on Algorithms. His research focuses on algorithmic problems in green computing, scheduling, online optimization, and resource management. Pruhs has advised numerous PhD students and has a strong publication record in top venues like SODA, STOC, and FOCS. His work often addresses energy-efficient algorithms and computational resource management. Notable contributions include studies on stochastic scheduling, energy-efficient routing, and competitive analysis of online algorithms. Education: BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Iowa State University (1984), PhD in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1989). Research Interests: Algorithmic challenges in green computing, fair allocation mechanisms, scheduling under uncertainty, and online optimization techniques. He explores how computational methods can improve energy efficiency and resource allocation in distributed systems. Recent articles focus on robust scheduling strategies, stochastic systems, and algorithmic approaches to network design and resource optimization. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in sustainable computing. Students: Includes Jonathan Beaver (2006), Mohamed Aly (2008), Christine Chung (2009), Daniel Cole (2013), Neal Barcelo (2015), Michael Nugent (2015), and Alireza Samadian Zakaria (2021). Labs/Teams: Engaged in algorithm design and analysis within the Department of Computer Science, contributing to initiatives in computational sustainability and high-performance computing.

• Software Engineering
• Video Game Development
• Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI4SE)
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Cristiano Politowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Science. His research focuses on applying software engineering principles to video game development, with particular emphasis on software testing, artificial intelligence for software engineering (AI4SE), deep reinforcement learning, and empirical software engineering. Education includes a PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Concordia University (2022), supervised by Professors Yann-Gaël Guéhéneuc and Fabio Petrillo. Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral positions at Université de Montréal and École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal, Canada. Research interests span game engine architecture analysis, automated testing methodologies for games, and bridging gaps between academic theory and industry practices in software engineering. His work often involves empirical studies on software quality, framework impacts, and event-driven systems. Publications reflect a focus on game development challenges, including studies on API compatibility, subsystem coupling visualization, and AI-driven game balance assessment. He actively contributes to the understanding of software processes in the video game industry through surveys and dataset curation initiatives like PlayMyData.

Bryan A. BrownView profile

Professor

• Science Education
• Diversity and Identity
• Urban Education
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Bryan A. Brown is the Kamalachari Professor of Science Education and Senior Associate Vice Provost at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. His work focuses on science education in urban contexts, emphasizing discourse, identity, and equity. He holds administrative roles including College Director of Freshman Sophomore College and oversees the Stanford Provostial Fellows Program. Education: BS in Biology (Hampton University, 1996), MA and PhD in Science Education (UC Santa Barbara, 1999–2002). Research Interests: Student identity, classroom discourse, urban STEM equity, college access, and culturally relevant pedagogy. Advisees: Supervises doctoral students including Kendra Sobomehin, Brandi Cannon, and Derric Heck. Dr. Brown’s recent work explores virtual reality (VR) applications for culturally relevant science education and the impact of language ideologies on cognition. He teaches courses like Curriculum and Instruction in Science and Science, Engineering and Technology Education Seminar . His research highlights how race, language, and culture shape learning opportunities, particularly for urban students. He advocates for technology-based solutions to address educational disparities and has contributed to projects like VR-based ocean acidification education and culturally responsive STEM curricula. Key Themes: Bridging cultural relevance and technology, dismantling language barriers in science, and advancing equity through pedagogical innovation.

Casey ReasView profile

Professor

• Generative Art
• Digital Media
• Computer Graphics
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Casey Reas is a Professor in the Department of Design Media Arts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he also co-directs UCLA Social Software. He holds a Master's in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and a Bachelor's from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design. A pioneering figure in generative art and digital media, Reas co-founded the open-source programming language Processing, revolutionizing computational creativity for artists and designers. His work spans software installations, prints, and collaborative projects exhibited globally at institutions like the Centre Pompidou and the Whitney Museum. His research explores intersections of technology, art, and pedagogy, reflected in books such as Compressed Cinema and Making Pictures with Generative Adversarial Networks . Reas' practice emphasizes algorithmic processes and machine learning, exemplified in series like Untitled Film Stills and Compressed Cinema . He actively contributes to initiatives like UCLA’s Game Lab and the Conditional Studio, fostering interdisciplinary innovation. His work balances technical rigor with aesthetic exploration, bridging art, science, and technology.

David PorterView profile

Professor

• Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century British Literature
• Early Modern Comparative Studies
• Transcultural Translation
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David Porter is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Michigan's LSA (Literature, Science, and the Arts). He holds a MA from Cambridge University (1990) and a PhD from Stanford University (1996). His research focuses on transcultural translation, early modern China-Europe exchanges, and Great Lakes environmental humanities. Key projects include the Detroit River Story Lab and the Great Lakes Theme Semester. He has authored works such as The Chinese Taste in Eighteenth-Century England and edited Comparative Early Modernities: 1100-1800 . His recent work bridges environmental stewardship with community engagement in the Great Lakes region. Research interests span seventeenth/eighteenth-century British literature, postcolonial studies, material culture, and environmental humanities. His publications analyze cross-cultural aesthetics, global early modernity, and anarchist political thought. He teaches courses on literary journalism and research methodologies. Porter's interdisciplinary projects engage public audiences through initiatives like the Great Lakes Writers Corps and the Great Lakes Arts, Cultures, and Environments Summer Program. His scholarship integrates literary analysis with ecological and historical frameworks, emphasizing interconnected global histories.

Danfeng WuView profile

Research Fellow

• syntax-semantics interface
• syntax-prosody mapping
• ellipsis
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Dr. Danfeng Wu is a Research Fellow at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, conducting interdisciplinary research in syntax-semantics and syntax-prosody mappings. Her work focuses on ellipsis, focus in coordination, and the empirical interplay between syntactic structure and prosody, employing experimental phonetic methods. She investigates languages like English and Mandarin Chinese to explore the cognitive and computational aspects of linguistic structure. Her research themes include phonetics, prosody, semantics, and syntax, with a particular emphasis on how syntactic configurations interact with prosodic phrasing and stress patterns. She has contributed to studies on corrective constructions, clitic climbing in Wolof, and vowel lengthening in Zulu, demonstrating a broad methodological approach combining theoretical linguistics with experimental and computational methods. Dr. Wu is affiliated with the Phonetics Lab and Language & Brain Lab within the Faculty of Linguistics, Philology & Phonetics. She has organized interdisciplinary events such as the Oxford workshop on AI language models and developed linguistics courses for computer scientists and cognitive scientists at MIT. Her work bridges formal linguistics with cognitive science and computational linguistics, emphasizing realistic models of language acquisition and evolution.

Giovanna FassettaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Inclusion
• Multilingualism
• Refugee Education
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Dr. Giovanna Fassetta is a Senior Lecturer in Social Inclusion at the University of Glasgow's School of Education, specializing in the Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy department. With over 20 years of teaching experience across Italy, Eritrea, and the UK, she focuses on inclusive education for migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking youth, linguistic diversity, and crisis-affected contexts. She teaches on the MSc Education for Sustainable Future and MEd Inclusive Education programs, leading courses like Approaches to Inclusive Learning and Dissertation supervision. Research Interests: Her work explores multilingualism's role in inclusion, resilience in conflict zones, and decolonial pedagogies using qualitative and participatory methods. She emphasizes visual and arts-based methodologies, particularly in marginalized communities. Grants & Projects: Co-Investigator in Education in Conflict (2024) and LINEs4Palestine (2024) Principal Investigator of Welcoming Languages 2 (2023) and AHRC-funded projects on Palestinian Arabic education Contributor to the Culture for Sustainable and Inclusive Peace (CUSP) Network Teaching & Supervision: Supervises PhD students researching refugee education, trauma, and inclusion. Leads courses on inclusive pedagogy and dissertation methodologies. Additional Roles: Member of the School of Education Ethics Committee and co-convenor of Glasgow Refugee Asylum and Migration Network (GRAMNet).

Ed ChienView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Science
• Graphics
• Computational Engineering
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Ed Chien is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's Department of Computer Science within the College of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in applying differential geometry and topology to graphics, computational engineering, and machine learning. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at MIT's CSAIL and Bar-Ilan University. His work focuses on mathematically rigorous solutions to problems in geometric data processing and optimal transport. Education PhD in Mathematics, Rutgers University (2015) A.B. in Mathematics & Physics, Dartmouth College (2009) Research Highlights Dr. Chien's research includes fundamental studies on hexahedral mesh topology for Finite Element Modeling, optimal transport applications in machine learning, and singularity-free geometric algorithms. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with computational tools for engineering and graphics. Publications span top venues like NeurIPS, Eurographics, and SIGGRAPH, reflecting contributions to geometry processing and machine learning intersections. Program committee roles include Eurographics SGP (2019) and AAAI (2020). Awards & Recognition No specific awards listed, but notable service includes program committee memberships and peer-reviewed contributions to leading conferences. Grants & Advising Active in mentoring through academic positions but no explicit grant details provided. Research focuses on advancing geometric algorithms and optimal transport methodologies.

Margaret GroseView profile

Associate Professor

• Ecological Design
• Urban Ecology
• Sustainable Landscapes
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Associate Professor Margaret Grose is an academic at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design, specialising in Landscape Architecture. She holds an Associate Professorship and teaches ecological design principles in the Masters of Landscape Architecture and Bachelor of Environments programs. Her work bridges design and ecological science, with a focus on urban ecosystems, water management, and cultural landscapes. Education: Grose began in Agricultural Science (soils/water processes), completed a PhD in ecophysiology of Australian plants, followed by postdoctoral research at Oxford University and the University of Cambridge’s Mathematical Biology group. She later trained in Landscape Architecture and practiced as an environmental scientist in urban design projects. Research interests include integrating ecological science into design, the role of historical ecological knowledge in contemporary design, and urban water systems. Her recent Universitas 21 Fellowship explores teaching ecology to built environment students globally. Publications span topics like urban forestry in China, dryland river parks, and impacts of artificial light on ecosystems. She has received the 2011 Faculty Teaching Award for Excellence in the Masters program. Supervision focuses on river design, urban waterways, ecological planting resilience, and design of public spaces in Mediterranean climates. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining ecology, urban planning, and cultural heritage.

Mauro CalcagnoView profile

Associate Professor

• Opera Studies
• Early Modern Music
• Performance Studies
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Mauro Calcagno is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in opera studies, early modern music, performance studies, critical theory, and digital humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in Music from Yale University (2000) and previously taught at Harvard University (until 2008) and Stony Brook University (until 2013). His research focuses on Baroque opera, Monteverdi’s works, and digital editions of early music. Notable publications include From Madrigal to Opera: Monteverdi's Staging of the Self and contributions to the Journal of the American Musicological Society . His edition of Cavalli's Eliogabalo has been internationally performed and critically praised. He co-directs the Marenzio Online Digital Edition (MODE), funded by a NEH grant, and is involved in initiatives like the Bibliotheca Dantesca online journal and the Music in the Pavilion concert series. His awards include the Alfred Einstein Award for an essay on 17th-century vocal aesthetics. At Penn, he directs undergraduate education in the Music Department, chairs the Center for Italian Studies (2017–2021), and co-leads the Rodin Arts Collective. His teaching spans doctoral seminars on opera theory, Baroque music, and digital editing, as well as undergraduate courses on opera history. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Juilliard School and the Centre for Baroque Music in Versailles, offering workshops on Baroque performance practices. His current projects include a book on modern stagings of Baroque opera and a comparative literature initiative through Penn’s graduate programs.

Damian ArellanesView profile

Lecturer

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Algebraic Composition
• Models of High-Level Computation
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Dr. Damian Arellanes is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Computer Science at Lancaster University, UK, affiliated with the Software Engineering Group and Lancaster Centre for Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous Systems (LIRA). He holds a PhD from The University of Manchester (2020) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Lancaster University (2023). His research focuses on theoretical foundations of algebraic composition for high-level computation models, including emergent/self-organising systems and software composition. He has contributed to areas such as category theory, control-flow separation, and compositional programming for IoT systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Manchester (2020) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Lancaster University (2023) MSc in Computer Science, supported by CONACYT (2012–2014) BEng in Computer Engineering, supported by PRONABES (2009–2012) Research Interests: Damian’s work emphasizes algebraic semantics, compositional models for software, and theoretical computer science principles. He explores how abstract mathematical frameworks (e.g., category theory) can formalize computational systems and enable scalable IoT solutions. Publications: Damian has published extensively on algebraic composition, IoT systems, and formal methods. Key themes include compositional programming, self-organizing software, and scalable service architectures. Awards: Official Nominator for the VinFuture Prize (2024) Honourable Mention for Most Outstanding Mexican Student in STEM (2021) Nick Sanders Kickstarter Fund (2019) Outstanding Doctoral Paper Award (2019) Best MSc Thesis in AI (2015) Advising & Grants: Damian supervises PhD students, such as Mina Yavari, and actively reviews for journals like IEEE TSC and conferences like TASE. He has secured scholarships and fellowships from CONACYT and the Mexican government. Labs/Teams: Member of LIRA’s Fundamentals Section and the Software Engineering Group at Lancaster University.

Pablo AragónView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Computational Social Science
• Social Computing
• Wikipedia Studies
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Pablo Aragón is a Research Scientist at the Wikimedia Foundation and an Adjunct Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His work bridges computational social science, civic technology, and technopolitics, with a focus on Wikipedia's governance, digital democracy tools, and participatory systems. He co-founded the Democratic Innovation Lab in Barcelona and the DatAnalysis15M research network. Key research interests include analyzing knowledge integrity in Wikipedia, configuring digital participatory budgeting systems, and studying platform effects in civic technologies. He has led projects like DECODE (decentralized citizen engagement) and contributed to platforms like Decidim, which empower participatory democracy in cities like Barcelona. Recent conference engagements include KDD 2024 (data mining), ICWSM 2024 (social media analysis), and Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024. His work emphasizes cross-cultural collaboration, with studies published in ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction and peer-reviewed conferences like CIKM and ACM SIGKDD. Professional affiliations include the Decidim association, Amnistía Internacional España, and the open knowledge advocacy group Civio. His research often intersects with open science, free culture movements, and gender equity in urban mobility.

Vance ByrdView profile

Associate Professor

• German Literature
• Visual Culture
• Print Culture
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Vance Byrd is an Associate Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at the University of Pennsylvania , with a secondary appointment in History of Art. He serves as Special Advisor in the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty (2024–2025) and is completing an Ivy+ Mellon Leadership Fellowship. Education: Ph.D., M.A. University of Pennsylvania B.A., University of Georgia Research Interests: Byrd’s work focuses on late-eighteenth- and nineteenth-century German literature , visual and print culture , media history , and commemoration . He engages with race, gender, and sexuality studies , environmental humanities , and the history of books and periodicals . His scholarship examines how panoramic media, illustrated journals, and printed materials shaped cultural memory and identity. Scientific Awards: New Directions Fellowship, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (2019) Residential Fellow, National Humanities Center (2021–2022) Getty Scholar, Getty Research Institute (2021–2022) Ivy+ Mellon Leadership Fellow (2024–2025) Grants and Affiliations: His research has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright Commission, and the Quadrangle Historical Research Foundation. He serves on editorial boards for Monatshefte , The German Quarterly , and the Signale book series, and participates in international academic networks like the Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies.

Martin SavranskyView profile

Professor

• Climate Change
• Environmental Humanities
• Global Social Theory
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Dr. Martin Savransky is a Reader in Social and Environmental Thought at the University of Bath's Department of Social & Policy Sciences and a member of the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change. His work bridges philosophy, environmental humanities, and global social theory to address planetary instability and socioenvironmental transformations. He holds a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London (2014) and has held visiting positions at institutions including Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development and Leuphana University Lüneburg. His research focuses on decolonial approaches to climate adaptation, pluriversal politics, and critical Anthropocene studies. He has authored/co-edited works such as Around the Day in Eighty Worlds (2021) and co-edited Speculative Research: The Lure of Possible Futures (2017). His teaching includes pioneering climate change and environmental justice programs. He currently serves as Honorary Professor at Goldsmiths and holds international research fellowships. Research interests include exploring how modernity shapes planetary challenges and how communities craft resilient futures amid environmental crises. His work emphasizes Southern Theory perspectives and transformative ethics in social inquiry.

• Language Didactics
• Digital Technology in Education
• Online and Distance Learning
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Sophie Othman is a Lecturer at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA) and the DEFLET department. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in language didactics, digital education, and innovative pedagogical practices. Her work spans multiple roles in research coordination, program leadership, and international academic collaboration. Research Interests: Her primary research areas include digital technology in language teaching and learning, design of online and distance learning environments, digital engineering in education, pedagogical innovation, comodal and hybrid training models, MOOCs, e-portfolios, and teacher training in ICT. She explores how digital tools transform language education, especially in multilingual and multicultural contexts. The recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on post-pandemic educational transformation, AI integration in learning systems, and the design of flexible pedagogical scenarios. Her publications appear in journals such as ALSIC and in international conference proceedings, reflecting a strong engagement with digital pedagogy and language education innovation. Leadership and Service: Vice-President, Scientific and Pedagogical Commission, CLA – University of Franche-Comté (2021–present) Co-Responsible, TIPED Research Program, ELLIADD (2017–present) Scientific Coordinator, Innov'FLE Thematic Thursdays (2022–present) Former Coordinator, Master 2 FLE 'Political and Digital Environments' and FLE Track at CTU Besançon (2018–2020) Scientific Committee Member for international conferences (e.g., ADCUEFE, CEDIL, UBEST, EIAH) Expert reviewer for language didactics journals and collective works International trainer for the French Ministry and OIF in over 15 countries Projects and Grants: #ApproprIA: AI Appropriation in Education (2025–...) UNPEAA: Digital Use by Allophone Adults (2024–...) Innov'FLE: Innovation in FLE Teaching (2022–...) HUMANE: Digital Humanities for Education (2019–2022) ANR-IDEFI Innovalangues (2013–2016) Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, she has supervised research teams and mentored junior researchers through collaborative projects and editorial roles. She has secured national and international funding, notably through the ANR-IDEFI program, and contributes to large-scale educational initiatives supported by governmental and Francophone institutions. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the ELLIADD research laboratory (University of Franche-Comté) and was previously associated with LIDILEM (Université Grenoble Alpes). She leads and participates in interdisciplinary research groups focused on digital language education, teacher training, and innovation in didactics.