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• Cybersecurity
• Cognitive Science
• Human Factors
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Benjamin James Knox serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), with his work based at the Gjøvik campus. His research bridges cybersecurity with cognitive science, focusing on human factors in cyber defense operations. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications through NTNU's institutional repository. Dr. Knox's research interests center on the intersection of human cognition and cybersecurity, with significant contributions in cognitive agility for cyber operators, neuroergonomic approaches to threat identification, and the psychological dimensions of cyber warfare. His work explores how cognitive processes, emotional states, and team dynamics influence cyber situational awareness and decision-making in high-stakes environments. Recent research has expanded into extended reality training environments, individual risk assessment for cybersecurity personnel, and the application of digital twins for critical infrastructure protection. His publication record demonstrates consistent output across multiple high-impact venues including Frontiers in Education, IEEE Access, and Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Dr. Knox frequently collaborates with researchers across European institutions, particularly in Norway, Lithuania, and Germany, indicating strong international research networks. His work with NATO Science and Technology Organization highlights the strategic relevance of his research to defense applications. While specific laboratory affiliations aren't detailed in the available information, his publications suggest involvement with cyber defense simulation environments and neuroergonomic testing facilities. His recent focus on extended reality and digital twin technologies indicates engagement with advanced simulation platforms for cybersecurity training.

• Immersive Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interface Design
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Volker Kuchelmeister is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), working as lead immersive designer at the UNSW felt Experience and Empathy Lab (feel). He has established and directed leading media-art research labs including the ZKM Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe Germany - Multimedia Studio; UNSW iCinema Centre Media Lab and the UNSW National Institute for Experimental Art - Immersive Media Lab. Kuchelmeister is an expert in presence, embodiment and place representation for immersive applications. His research spans immersive visualization, human-computer interaction, interface design, new media in the performing arts, cinematography, interactive narrative, experimental imaging, and spatial mapping. He explores how immersive technologies can transform understanding of memory, dementia, urban environments, and cultural heritage through projects like EmbodiMap VR, InSight AR, and waumananyi: the song on the wind. His recent work focuses on using immersive technologies for health applications, particularly dementia care and mental health. Projects like The Visit VR demonstrate his commitment to using immersive experiences to foster empathy and understanding of complex health conditions while exploring new forms of documentary and therapeutic applications. Dr. Kuchelmeister has received numerous awards for his work, including: Originality and Impact Award at the 25th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (2019) Dean's Award for Excellence in Research from UNSW Art & Design (2019) Gold IDEA Award for International Design Excellence (2009) Silver Medal at the Interactive Media Design Review (2001) Kuchelmeister has collaborated as Chief Investigator on multiple Australian Research Council, Australian Council for the Arts and University grants totaling over AUD 1.5 million. He has been a Senior Research Associate on groundbreaking immersive visualization projects and is a Co-Inventor of key iCinema technologies including AVIE (Advanced Visualization and Interaction Environment), iDome, and Spherecam 360º video capture system. These platforms have been deployed across twelve sites globally and generated $6.5 million in commercial sales. His immersive experiences, interactive installations and experimental video projects are exhibited internationally in prestigious venues including Centre Pompidou Paris, The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Powerhouse Museum Sydney, and Museum Victoria. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Robert Lepage, Saburo Teshigawara, Liz Lecompte and The Wooster Group, and William Forsythe.

Zerrin YumakView profile

Assistant Professor

• Virtual Humans
• Social Robotics
• Affective Computing
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Zerrin Yumak is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information and Computing Sciences, Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, specializing in virtual humans and social robotics. She leads Task 3.2: Embodiment and Physical Interaction in the RAGE project. Her research focuses on Social and emotional behavior analysis for virtual characters Machine learning applications in motion capture data Constrained motion graph search algorithms Lip-sync and gesture animation generation Real-time multimodal interaction systems Notable projects include the Virtual Human Controller asset for Unity 3D, integrated with BiP Media and Randstad applications. Recent work spans 2025: SemGes for semantics-aware gesture generation 2024: ProbTalk3D emotion-controllable facial animation 2023: Diffusion model-based facial animation (Facediffuser) 2020: Music-driven expressive gesture generation She contributes to workshops like GENEA (2021-2022) and MASSXR (2025), advancing non-verbal behavior modeling for embodied agents.

Katie Wood ClarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Level Design
• Video Game Development
• Educational Gaming
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Katie Wood Clark serves as an Associate Professor of Practice at the Guildhall School of Video Game Development within Southern Methodist University (SMU), returning to her alma mater in 2021 after nearly five years of industry experience. Her professional journey bridges academic theory with commercial game development across VR and mobile platforms. Her educational foundation includes: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Oklahoma State University Master of Interactive Technology specializing in Level Design from SMU's Guildhall (Cohort 23) Professor Clark's research and professional practice centers on video game design with emphasis on level creation, educational applications, and virtual reality systems. Her thesis work on "Effects of Educational Gaming" incorporated 2D motion capture technology, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. Industry experience spans PlayStation VR, Oculus, Steam, and iOS platforms through titles like Manifest 99 and Chex Quest HD. Her contributions to game narrative design have earned significant recognition: GDC Game Narrative Review Gold Award Winner D.I.C.E. Summit Intel Scholar recipient Prior to academia, she developed commercial games at Flight School Studio including St. Jude Hall of Heroes and Wonder's Land, demonstrating applied expertise in translating theoretical concepts to shipped products across multiple platforms and genres.

• Computer Science
• Knowledge Graph
• Representation Learning
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Huijuan Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Her research spans artificial intelligence, computer vision, and knowledge representation, with a focus on temporal modeling, semantic reasoning, and multimodal learning. She has contributed to advancements in virtual reality streaming, knowledge graph completion, and weakly-supervised video analysis. Research output: 32 publications (2015-2025), including 15 peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions Core research areas: Representation Learning (100% match), Knowledge Graph (100% match), Temporal Action Detection (86% match), and Motion Feature Learning (73% match) Her recent work explores: 2025 : Bandwidth-optimized VR streaming for edge devices 2024 : Neural concept reasoning for image retrieval and avatar generation from sparse data 2023 : Zero-shot scene graph generation and bias mitigation in visual QA

Nic DicksonView profile

Researcher

• Arts-Based Research
• Participatory Methodologies
• Marginalized Communities Engagement
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Dr. Nic Dickson is a part-time Research Associate at the University of Glasgow, holding dual appointments in the School of Health and Wellbeing (General Practice & Primary Care) and the School of Social & Political Sciences (College of Social Sciences). She is an active social researcher, educator, and artist specializing in visual methods for knowledge exchange with marginalized communities. Her work focuses on participatory, arts-based research approaches to engage seldom-heard populations, particularly in health and social justice contexts. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Glasgow's School of Education (2023), an M.Sc. in Marketing from the University of Strathclyde, and an M.Phil. in Medical Education from Queen's University Belfast. Prior to her academic career, she spent over 15 years as a social researcher working with 'hard to reach' groups in both private and public sectors. Dickson's research interests center on critically reflexive, creative, and feminist methodologies. She leads projects exploring experiences of people with multiple long-term health conditions in deprived communities (SysteMatic project) and South Asian women's conceptualizations of domestic abuse in Scotland. Her work emphasizes arts-based methods to capture narratives of marginalized populations, resulting in innovative outputs like public information comics. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on arts-based research with vulnerable populations, spanning health equity, domestic abuse, migration, and adult education. The publications reveal a methodological commitment to visual and creative approaches, with increasing emphasis on translating research into accessible formats like comics and graphic narratives for community impact. Dickson is actively involved in the University of Glasgow's Laboratory for Civic Arts Research (LCAR) engagement training program and maintains a fledgling consultancy business (visualinquiry.co.uk) focused on producing creative content for academic and third-sector audiences. As a visual note-taker, she creates live sketches at conferences which are digitized for marketing materials for third-sector charities. Her advisory work includes supervision of Houston, Craig on social connectedness and nature space research. She has delivered guest lectures on innovative research methodologies at the University of Glasgow and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant on various master's programs in Education and Medical Education. Her current projects demonstrate strong connections between academic research, community engagement, and creative dissemination strategies.

• Virtual Reality in Architecture
• Augmented Reality Applications
• Photogrammetry
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Tomasz Szuliński serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Design and Qualitative Research in Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Silesian University of Technology. His academic profile demonstrates active engagement in architectural research with specialization in digital technologies. His research focuses on three primary areas: (1) Virtual reality applications in architectural design, space analysis and project visualization; (2) Augmented Reality, photogrammetry and 3D scanning for digitizing physical environments; and (3) Methodologies for creating architectural models with emphasis on virtual space quality. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in architectural practice and education. Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent research trajectory in VR/AR technologies for architecture, with increasing technical sophistication from foundational concepts (2020) to advanced applications (2022). The publications demonstrate growing specialization in digital modeling methods and tools, with particular attention to practical implementation challenges. Ministerial Score: 225 His scholarly contributions focus on the intersection of architecture and digital technologies, with publications appearing in recognized industry journals that carry both academic and practical significance for the architectural field. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in evaluating digital tools for architectural applications while maintaining relevance to industry practice.

• Early intervention treatment of psychosis
• Clinical and personal recovery processes
• Technology integration in psychiatric treatment
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Stephen Fitzgerald Austin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on early intervention in psychosis, recovery processes, and technology integration in psychiatric treatment. With 65 research outputs including 52 journal articles and 7 reviews, he maintains active office hours (Mondays 9:00-10:00 by phone) and collaborates internationally across mental health disciplines. His research interests center on metacognition, patient-reported outcomes, and qualitative methodologies within evidence-based practice. Key areas include treatment-resistant schizophrenia, PTSD in complex cases, and digital interventions such as smartphone applications for shared decision-making and virtual reality therapy for paranoia. His work emphasizes patient perspectives in treatment decisions and the feasibility of integrating novel technologies into standard psychiatric care. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends toward patient-centered care, particularly regarding clozapine treatment perspectives in schizophrenia. Significant emphasis appears on digital health innovations including virtual reality CBT for paranoia and video consultation experiences. His collaborative research spans systematic PTSD treatment reviews, trauma-focused therapy feasibility studies for comorbid psychosis/PTSD, and metacognitive approaches to recovery processes, consistently employing mixed-methods designs to capture nuanced clinical insights.

Alexandra CovaciView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Multisensory Media
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Dr. Alexandra Covaci is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Arts and Technology at the University of Kent, where she also serves as Deputy Head of School. Her office is located in the Jennison Building on the Canterbury campus. She teaches the undergraduate module Introduction to Virtual Reality (EL681) , focusing on VR principles and hands-on development using mobile/desktop headsets. Her research intersects virtual reality, multisensory media, human-computer interaction, and psychology. Key interests include: Leveraging VR for transformative applications (e.g., skills training for cognitive disabilities) Designing systematic multisensory experiences (visual, auditory, haptic, olfactory) Perceptual media quality and collaborative VR environments for data visualization Her publications (2019–2025) reveal strong emphases on: Healthcare VR : Dementia care, wheelchair training, and autism support Multisensory QoE : Cross-modal perception, olfactory/haptic feedback, and AV synchronization Imaging & Interaction : Light-field reconstruction, passive haptics, and conversational agents She actively supervises students in VR social scenarios, AR interaction, and complex data visualization. No awards or grants are mentioned in the source material.

• Interaction Design
• User Experience
• Internet of Things
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Dr. Augusto Abreu Esteves is a Lecturer at the School of Computing , Edinburgh Napier University. His research focuses on Interaction Design , User Experience , and Wearable Computing , particularly motion matching input techniques and tangible interfaces. Current affiliation: School of Computing , Edinburgh Napier University Email: A.Esteves@napier.ac.uk Research Interests include motion-based interaction, smartwatch UX, and eco-feedback systems. He pioneered WaveTrace , a motion matching technique using wrist-worn sensors, and Wattom , an ambient eco-feedback smart plug. Scientific Recognition : Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) (2017) WaveTrace project received €5,000 funding from Design United (2017) Publication Trends show consistent contributions to Computer Science and Human Factors , with emphasis on Wearable Technology , Tangible Interfaces , and Internet of Things applications in user experience.

Pete WillemsenView profile

Professor

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Augmented Reality (AR)
• Mixed Reality (MR)
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Pete Willemsen is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Swenson College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on urban microclimate simulation, virtual reality education, and human-computer interaction. Current research includes One Night in Tarrytown (interdisciplinary VR learning environments) Development of Quick Environmental Simulation (QES) for urban wind and pollution modeling Investigation of radiance field content generation for VR applications Prior projects have explored: Locomotion mechanics in VR training systems GPU-accelerated environmental simulations Human spatial perception in virtual environments Low-cost Kinect-based tracking systems Collaborations span multiple disciplines including Communications, Digital Arts, and Mechanical Engineering. Current students include Asif Sijan (VR content generation), Christianah Adigun (spatial cognition), and Noah Miller (VR controller ergonomics).

• Animation
• 3D Modeling
• Motion Capture
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Dr. Ali Aycan Gürbüz serves as Doctor Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Cartoon and Animation at Dumlupinar University's Faculty of Fine Arts. With continuous service since 2011, he teaches extensive undergraduate and graduate coursework while leading research in animation production technologies and arts education methodology. His educational background includes: Bachelor's in Business Administration, Anadolu University (2004-2007) Bachelor's in Painting, Dumlupinar University (2006-2007) Bachelor's in Visual Communication Design, Dumlupinar University (2007-2010) Master's in Graphics, Dumlupinar University (2011-2014) Proficiency in Arts (doctoral equivalent), Eskişehir Osmangazi University (2015-2020) Research focuses on motion capture integration, 3D printing applications for animation assets, and optimizing physical learning environments for audiovisual education. His work bridges technical innovation with pedagogical practice in cartoon and animation production. Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate applied research in animation technology development and arts education, with significant contributions to motion capture documentation and workshop design principles. Key themes include hybrid digital-physical production workflows and environmental factors affecting creative learning. Current research leadership includes: 'Young Entrepreneurs on the Path to Creative Cultural Industries' (2022-2024) 'Increasing psychological well-being through art practices' (2024) 'Effects of Physical Features of Workshops on Learning' (2023-2024) He advises Master's students through Thesis Management courses and supervises undergraduate animation projects within the department's studio environment.

Bjørn SætrevikView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Situational Awareness
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Bjørn Sætrevik is a Professor at the Department of Social Psychology, University of Bergen. His work bridges cognitive and social psychology with applied human factors, emphasizing real-world problem-solving in high-stakes environments. Research Focus: He investigates cognitive processes (attention, decision biases, mental models) and social dynamics (team communication, situational awareness). Key themes include pandemic behavior (e.g., compliance drivers), maritime safety, and technology-enhanced collaboration. His studies often employ field experiments and large-scale surveys to capture nuanced human behavior. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2022–2025) show a strong emphasis on crisis response—particularly COVID-19 risk perception and containment—alongside innovations in augmented reality for teamwork. Replication studies and cross-cultural validations are recurring motifs, reflecting his commitment to robust psychological science. Projects and Impact: He leads projects on police decision-making simulations, clinical bias reduction, and maritime human factors. His dissemination efforts include accessible science writing on cognitive myths and AI ethics, extending academic insights to public discourse.

• Computer Vision
• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
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Takeo Kanade is the U.A. and Helen Whitaker University Professor of Robotics and Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He serves as director of the Quality of Life Technology Engineering Research Center and previously led the Robotics Institute (1992-2001). His work spans computer vision, robotics, and multimedia technology, emphasizing mathematical modeling of vision processes and system development. Education: Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering from Kyoto University (1974) Kanade's research focuses on foundational computer vision (factorization methods, multi-baseline stereo, facial recognition), virtualized reality systems for immersive media applications, and robotics innovations in medical surgery (HipNav) and autonomous helicopters. He pioneered computational sensors integrating VLSI technology. Recent publications emphasize 3D vision, pose estimation, and real-time facial alignment, reflecting his work in social motion capture and scene-specific object recognition. His projects include Informedia (NSF/ARPA/NASA-funded digital video libraries) and EyeVision for immersive sports broadcasting. Scientific Awards: Kyoto Prize (2016), Benjamin Franklin Medal, Bower Prize, IEEE Pioneer Award, ACM/AAAI Allen Newell Award, Joseph Engelberger Award He advises past PhD and Master's students like Omead Amidi, Vladimir Brajovic, and Richard LaBarca. He founded the Digital Human Research Center and leads the Human Sensing Lab at CMU.

Jason KaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Visual Perception
• Immersive Technologies
• Quantitative Research
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Dr. Jason Kao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Game Education – Game School within the Faculty of Film, TV and Games at University of Inland Norway. Based in Hamar since 2018, he specializes in visual perception and quantitative immersion evaluation, collaborating with researchers and industry professionals on projects involving augmented reality, virtual reality, and motion capture technologies. Prior to Norway, he worked as a lecturer in digital media at University of Malta and a teaching associate at University of Southampton (UK and China campuses). He holds a PhD from University of Leeds and an undergraduate degree from National Taiwan University of Arts. His research bridges academic and industrial applications in immersive media, though no scientific awards or publications are explicitly mentioned in the available texts.