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Lindsay JibbView profile

Assistant Professor

• Pediatric Nursing
• Psychosocial Health
• mHealth/eHealth Technologies
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Lindsay Jibb is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto’s Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, a Scientist with Child Health Evaluative Sciences at the SickKids Research Institute, and holds the Signy Hildur Eaton Chair in Pediatric Nursing Research. Her work focuses on psychosocial health in pediatric cancer families, parental distress, and digital health interventions for pain management. University of Toronto, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (2019–present) SickKids Research Institute, Child Health Evaluative Sciences (2019–present) Institute of Medical Sciences, Associate Member (2019–present) Research Interests: User-centered digital health tools, family caregiver support, home-based cancer care, and co-design of pediatric research agendas. Her work integrates mHealth/eHealth technologies to address pain management and psychosocial stressors in childhood cancer contexts. Grants: Funded by CIHR, Canadian Cancer Society, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Rally Foundation, and SickKids Foundation for projects including virtual traumatic stress interventions (EASE-FC), home blinatumomab administration studies, and digital pain management app development. Awards: Dorothy M. Pringle Award (2024) Scholarship into Practice Award (2024) Victoria Mock New Investigator Award (2024)

John HawboldtView profile

Associate Professor

• Infectious Diseases
• Respirology
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Dr. John Hawboldt is an Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), cross-appointed to the Faculty of Medicine (Respirology) and Eastern Health's Department of Pharmacy. He is a key faculty member in the School of Pharmacy, where he contributes to both academic and clinical training. His educational background includes a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Washington (2004), a Hospital Pharmacy Residency at Alberta Children’s Hospital (1993), and a degree from the University of Saskatchewan (1992). Dr. Hawboldt’s research and teaching focus on infectious diseases , respirology , antimicrobial stewardship , and the scholarship of teaching and learning . He is particularly interested in curriculum development, assessment, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmacy practice. His clinical work is centered on the Cystic Fibrosis Program at Eastern Health, serving both pediatric and adult patients. His recent publications highlight a strong trend in chronic respiratory disease management , especially COPD and cystic fibrosis, with a focus on mobile health interventions , medication adherence , and pharmacist-led care models . He also contributes significantly to infectious disease pharmacotherapy and antibiotic stewardship , with numerous reviews and clinical studies on pneumonia, C. difficile, and antimicrobial resistance. He serves on both Eastern Health and Provincial Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees, demonstrating leadership in improving healthcare delivery. His collaborative research involves multidisciplinary teams and includes pragmatic trials and mixed-methods studies. Dr. Hawboldt has supervised or collaborated on several projects related to pharmacy education and patient care, though formal advisees are not listed. He is actively involved in curriculum assessment and outcome achievement, contributing to the evolution of pharmacy education at MUN. His work is supported through institutional affiliations and clinical partnerships, with no specific grants mentioned. He is affiliated with research groups such as CHERP (Collaborative Health Evaluation and Research Program) and participates in Pharmacy Research Day and the Undergraduate Summer Research Program.

• Games Technology
• 3D Modelling
• Computer Animation
• +13 more

Alain Simons is a Senior Lecturer in Games Technology Programming at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication, within the Department of Games Technology and Games Programming. His work bridges technical innovation and educational application in game development, 3D modeling, and digital imaging. His research focuses on novel imaging technologies such as VectorPixels , which aim to reduce bandwidth usage by representing photographic images through vector-based rendering. He also pioneers Scale Model Games (SMG) , integrating physical miniatures with online multiplayer systems for immersive tactical gameplay, and eScale Model Racing , simulating real-world racing conditions in scaled environments. Additional work includes avatar-based support for online learners and gamification of historical and engineering education. His publications span augmented reality, game engines, architectural visualization, and educational technology. Trends show a consistent focus on blending physical and digital interactivity, optimizing visual data, and enhancing learning through gamification. Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2018) Alain supervises final-year student projects and integrates research into teaching. He has secured multiple grants from EPSRC, HEFCE, HEIF, and the Paul Mellon Centre, supporting projects in immersive simulation, structural behavior gamification, and VR for STEM outreach. He is actively involved in consultancy, including advising on Innovate UK bids. He leads initiatives in broadcasting student work across university screens and developing automated marking tools. His lab activities center on the Center for Games and Music Technology , where students engage in modeling, programming, and historical research for gameplay development.

• Educational Technology
• Physical Education Didactics
• Movement and Music Integration
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Jose Diaz Barahona is a Professor at the Universitat de València , affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Training and the Didactics of Body Expression department. His work spans two research groups: COS Body, movement, music and curricular practices and LiTerart Multimodal Education and Multiliteracy through Literature, Art, Foreign Languages and Learning & Knowledge Technologies . Education: PhD in Physical Education Teaching (2015), Universitat de València, thesis on digital competence of primary physical education teachers. Research focuses on educational technology integration in physical education, movement-music programs , and body expression curricula . Recent publications address mobile technology challenges, digital stereotype analysis, and pandemic-era tutoring systems. Collaborations include the MoviMusi cluster study on motor/sleep behaviors and multi-level teacher training projects . His work emphasizes ICT adoption , digital literacy , and curricular innovation through multimodal tools. He has explored immediate response evaluation systems like Plickers and contributed to validating digital application analysis instruments. No scientific awards are mentioned in available records.

Kelly DernView profile

Lecturer

• Product Design
• User Experience (UX)
• Design Systems
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Kelly Dern is a Lecturer in the Department of Advertising, Public Relations and Design at University of Colorado, while also serving as a Senior Product Designer and illustrator at Google. She leads the Video AI team, focusing on inclusive design for Google Workspace products like Meet and Duo, and contributes to design systems across Google Payments and Nest. Beyond Google, she advises Boost Thyroid app and ILLA, and co-founded the Old Girls Club think tank. 14+ years experience in product design Specializes in AI-driven inclusive design Advocate for women in tech Research interests center on inclusive design systems, AI-assisted creativity, and accessible UX for health technology. Her work emphasizes emotional design in wellness apps, ambiguity navigation frameworks, and scalable design processes through Figma variables. Recent publications explore AI productivity, modular type scales, and design under uncertainty. Her articles highlight practical applications in energy simulation, debt management systems, and chronic illness UI. Scientific contributions include: Google Product Excellence Award for Inclusive Design Works Advising & speaking includes teaching with Girls Who Code, advising Boost Thyroid, and keynotes at UXDX, SXC2023, and DesignOps Summit. She advocates for design ethics and cross-functional collaboration. Labs & teams include Google's Video AI team, Nest hardware team, and renewable energy design initiatives. She also mentors through platforms like Medium and LinkedIn, promoting design education and systems thinking.

• Public Health
• Digital Health
• Cardiology
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Apurv Soni, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor at the UMass Chan Medical School , affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences . His work spans Medicine , Population and Quantitative Health Sciences , and Translational Science . Education: BA in Biology/Neurobiology, Boston University MD/PhD, University of Massachusetts Medical School Research Interests include digital health innovations for chronic disease management ( e.g. , COPD, atrial fibrillation), epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 and long-term sequelae, and public health interventions in India . He explores machine learning applications for diagnostics (ECG, rapid antigen tests) and health disparities. Publications highlight 2025-2024 studies on telehealth COPD programs, AI conversational agents in mental health, digital infrastructure for pandemic response, and smartwatch-based cardiac monitoring. His work bridges clinical medicine , data science , and global health equity .

Jeroen van der VeldenView profile

Associate Professor

• Strategic Management
• Digital Transformation
• Organizational Development
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Dr. Jeroen van der Velden is an Associate Professor of Strategy Alignment and Director of the Faculty Research Center for Strategy, Organization & Leadership at Nyenrode Business University. His work focuses on how new technologies reshape organizational structures and daily human interactions, particularly in dynamic environments. He has been affiliated with the university since 2003, teaching courses on strategic management, digital transformation, and change management. His research explores strategy alignment, organizational agility, and the integration of technology into organizational processes. Key themes include digital transformation, organizational ambidexterity, and the role of leadership in managing change. Van der Velden has advised numerous industries, including finance, utilities, and telecom, supporting large-scale transformations at firms like ABN AMRO, ING, Shell, and government bodies. His scholarly contributions span over three decades, with articles addressing strategic frameworks, collaborative technologies, and organizational dynamics. Notable work includes studies on video-mediated communication, hybrid collaboration models, and the interplay of innovation and competitive advantage. He has pioneered user-centered evaluations of information systems and remains a thought leader in strategy execution and organizational adaptation. Van der Velden’s advisory engagements emphasize practical implementations of theoretical frameworks, bridging academic research with real-world organizational challenges. His research center at Nyenrode serves as a hub for interdisciplinary studies on leadership, strategy, and organizational resilience.

Michael Bernard TwidaleView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL)
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Michael Bernard Twidale is a Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He holds a PhD in Computing from Lancaster University (UK) and is affiliated with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and the Information Trust Institute. His research focuses on HCI, CSCW, and sociotechnical systems with emphasis on collaborative technologies, user interface design, and agile research methods. Teaching excellence is central to his career, having won the 2017 ASIS&T Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award and consistently appearing on UIUC’s “excellent in teaching” lists since 1998. He has pioneered courses in Entrepreneurial IT Design and Museum Informatics, emphasizing design thinking and societal impact. Current research projects explore metaphors in voice user interfaces, search literacy, and long-term database sustainability. He advocates for "Agile Research Methods" to democratize knowledge production and improve technology accessibility. Over 25 years of academic work include leadership roles in CHI, iConference, and JCDL, plus collaborative initiatives with museums and open-source communities. His work bridges theory and practice through projects like the ARIADNE Collaborative Browsing Project and the Information Forum for knowledge-sharing infrastructures. Recent explorations include cultural informatics with community music archives and rethinking metadata for inclusive data practices.

Patricia DeLuciaView profile

Professor

• Human Factors
• Transportation Safety
• Health Care Systems
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Patricia DeLucia is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University, specializing in human factors research with applications across transportation, healthcare, and military domains. Her work bridges cognitive psychology with practical applications to improve safety and performance in complex systems. Dr. DeLucia earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1989 followed by a National Research Council postdoctoral associateship at Wright Patterson Air Force Base from 1989-1991. Her expertise spans perception of collision across multiple sensory modalities, multisensory integration in normal and impaired vision, and virtual reality applications. Her research interests focus on human factors in transportation (manual and automated driving, pedestrian street-crossing), health care applications (nursing, medication administration, patient safety, minimally-invasive surgery, telehealth), and military applications (UAVs, night vision goggles). She has made significant contributions to understanding time-to-collision judgments, driver behavior, and perceptual processes in real-world contexts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on automated driving systems, human-machine interaction in healthcare settings, and perceptual processes related to collision avoidance. Her work increasingly addresses the challenges of human-automation interaction across multiple domains. Dr. DeLucia has received numerous professional honors including: Texas Tech University Faculty Distinguished Leadership Award (2016) Human Factors and Ergonomic Society's Paul M. Fitts Education Award (2015) American Psychological Association Division 21's Franklin V. Taylor Award (2014) Texas Tech University Barnie E. Rushing, Jr. Faculty Distinguished Research Award (2012) She previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Human Factors (2014-2021) and held leadership positions including President of APA Division 21 (2011) and Chairperson of the Accreditation Committee for the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (2010-2013). Her professional service includes standing review panels for NASA and the Agency for Health Research Quality, demonstrating her impact across multiple scientific domains.

Philip KortumView profile

Professor

• Usability
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Medical Human Factors
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Philip Kortum is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Rice University, with a focus on human factors and human-computer interaction (HCI). He serves as Associate Department Chair and Chairman of the Undergraduate Committee, contributing to academic leadership and student engagement. Prior to joining Rice, Kortum spent 15 years in industry, applying human factors in telecommunications and defense sectors. Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering (University of Nebraska, 1985) M.S. in Industrial Engineering (Human Factors concentration, Northeastern University, 1990) Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (University of Texas at Austin, 1994) Kortum’s research spans usability evaluation across mission-critical systems, including voting, medical devices, and transportation. He has pioneered work on cryptographically secure voting systems, neonatal medical device design, and usability metrics like the System Usability Scale (SUS). His lab conducts both lab and field studies to assess interface effectiveness. His publications emphasize usability trends in diverse domains: Voting systems (e.g., STAR-Vote, smartphone voting) Mission-critical healthcare and educational technologies SUS benchmarking for consumer goods and software Pandemic-driven usability challenges (face masks, remote voting) Scientific awards include the CTE Faculty Fellow (2023-26), recognizing his contributions to education and research. Kortum mentors graduate students in areas like medical human factors, voting usability, and trust in autonomous systems. His lab at Rice University (Sewall Hall, Room 121) explores non-traditional interfaces (haptic, auditory) and usability in low-resource settings.

Roger BeechamView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Visualization
• Spatial Statistics
• Transport Analytics
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Roger Beecham is Associate Professor in Visual Data Science at the School of Geography, University of Leeds, and Director of Research & Innovation at the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA). He co-leads LIDA's Visualization and Science of Data Science programmes and serves as Programme Leader for GISc Distance Learning. His academic home resides within the Faculty of Environment, where he bridges geographical analysis with cutting-edge data science methodologies. His research spans Data Visualization, Spatial Statistics, and Applied Data Science across transport, health, crime science, and political geography domains. Beecham develops visualization techniques for analyzing large social science datasets, with particular focus on uncertainty quantification and methodological rigor. His work addresses the 'Forking Paths' problem in data analysis and promotes transparent scientific practices through visual analytics. Current projects include INFUZE (zero-carbon mobility) and SaferActive, funded by EPSRC, ESRC, ERC, NIHR, and Wellcome Trust. Beecham's scholarly contributions manifest in top-tier journals like IEEE TVCG, Accident Analysis & Prevention, and Transport Research Part C. His upcoming 2025 CRC Press book Visualization for Social Data Science synthesizes his methodological innovations. Research outputs demonstrate consistent focus on visual inference frameworks, spatial pattern analysis, and open-source implementation. EPSRC-funded transport safety research Alan Turing Institute Methods Challenge leadership Wellcome Trust health geography projects ERC spatial data science collaborations He supervises doctoral researchers including Juan P. Fonseca-Zamora, Juliana Novaes, and Seán Ó Héir through the SENSE CDT program. Teaching responsibilities include GEOG5009 Visualization for Social Data Science and GISc Distance Learning MSc coordination. Beecham maintains active GitHub repositories demonstrating reproducible research practices and collaborates extensively through the Institute for Spatial Data Science.

Robert TurerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Clinical Informatics
• Emergency Medicine
• Patient-Facing Technologies
• +7 more

Robert Turer, MD, MSE, MSACI, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is a core faculty member in the Clinical Informatics Center, Program Director for the Clinical Informatics Fellowship, and Deputy Chief Medical Informatics Officer (DCMIO) for Analytics, highlighting his leadership in health informatics and academic medicine. Dr. Turer earned his undergraduate and Master's degrees in engineering from the University of Michigan, completed medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and returned to Michigan for emergency medicine residency, where he served as chief resident. He completed fellowship training and a Master's in clinical informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center before joining UT Southwestern in 2021. His research focuses on patient-facing technologies, particularly patient portals, telehealth, and digital health equity. He studies how patients interact with online health systems, especially in underserved populations, including Spanish-speaking communities in Dallas. His work addresses health disparities, usability, and policy impacts such as the 21st Century Cures Act's open notes mandate. He has published extensively on clinical informatics, emergency care, and pandemic response. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in leveraging digital tools to improve patient engagement, provider safety, and clinical documentation, with a consistent emphasis on equity, usability, and system-level innovation in emergency and primary care settings. Texas Health Resources Clinical Scholars grant (with Dr. Robin Higashi) to study language-related disparities in patient portal use Dr. Turer leads the Clinical Informatics Fellowship program, indicating active mentoring and curriculum development. While specific advisees are not listed, his role as Program Director implies significant educational and advisory responsibilities. He has not reported major external grants beyond the Clinical Scholars award, but his institutional leadership roles suggest internal funding and operational support. His research is highly collaborative, often involving teams across emergency medicine, pediatrics, and health informatics. He is a key figure in the Clinical Informatics Center at UT Southwestern, contributing to institutional analytics and informatics strategy. His work integrates clinical care, technology innovation, and policy, positioning him at the forefront of academic emergency informatics.

• Educational Sciences
• Educational Psychology
• Student Assessment
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Mari-Pauliina Vainikainen is a Researcher in the Department of Educational Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland. She serves as a Supervisor in the doctoral program and as Research Director at the Centre for Educational Evaluation (HEA). Her work focuses on educational psychology, student assessment, and technology-enhanced learning, with a strong emphasis on longitudinal studies and equity in education. Role: Supervisor, Research Director Institution: University of Helsinki Department: Department of Educational Sciences Research Interests: Dr. Vainikainen's research explores how chronotypes affect adolescent school adjustment and health, the role of digital technology in learning, and gender-related disparities in educational outcomes. She leads projects on cognitive competences, pandemic impacts on schooling, and scalable eLearning solutions in STEM disciplines. Recent Work Trends: Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining psychological, technological, and policy-driven analyses. Themes include improving learning joy, deep learning strategies, and leveraging augmented reality for informal science education. Collaborative Activities: She actively participates in European research initiatives like the EU's Research and Innovation Actions and has collaborated with institutions such as Tampere University and Springer Nature. Her projects often involve national datasets and cross-institutional teams.

Constance RichterView profile

Professor

• Human-Centered Design
• User Experience (UX)
• Information Design
• +12 more

Professor Dr. Constance Richter is a faculty member at Aalen University, affiliated with the Faculty of Optics and Mechatronics and the Human Centricity department. She serves as Vice Dean and Dean of Studies, demonstrating significant academic leadership. Her work spans teaching, research supervision, and applied projects in human-centered design and user experience. Her research interests lie at the intersection of human-computer interaction, information design, and digital transformation. She focuses on user experience in automotive interfaces, virtual reality for education, AI in technical communication, and organizational UX maturity. Her work emphasizes practical application, often in collaboration with industry leaders like Porsche, Bosch, and Mercedes-Benz. The supervised theses reflect a strong trend toward applied research in adaptive interfaces, usability, digital twins, and immersive technologies. Her publications, inferred from thesis titles and abstracts, span topics from VR learning environments to AI integration in product development, indicating a multidisciplinary and industry-relevant research profile. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. She actively supervises numerous bachelor's and master's students, guiding research in UX, technical communication, and digital innovation. Her projects often involve prototyping, user testing, and real-world implementation, supported by industry partnerships. She is involved in educational innovation, including hybrid learning and virtual workspaces. She leads and contributes to initiatives in digital transformation, including the development of digital mindsets, lean UX practices, and the use of VR in academic settings. Her work extends to organizational change, as seen in projects on becoming UX-driven companies and adapting to post-pandemic work environments.

• Software Engineering
• Human-Centred Computing
• Information Systems
• +4 more

Tanjila Kanij is a Lecturer at the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies , Swinburne University of Technology, with an ORCID identifier 0000-0002-5293-1718 . Her research focuses on gender inclusion in software engineering, user-centred design , and human-computer interaction . Research Themes : Software Engineering, Human-Centred Computing, Information Systems Teaching : Final-year Capstone project units Her recent publications address ethical challenges in Generative AI , gender bias in IT/SE job ads , and privacy-awareness applications . She explores persona development for diverse user groups like children and the elderly, and knowledge graph construction for fisherfolk communities. She is funded by the Digital Shores grant (2024-2025) from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Cwlth), focusing on empowering coastal communities through technology.