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• Human-Computer Interaction
• Child-Computer Interaction
• Serious Games
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Lynne Hall is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies at the University of Sunderland. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Professor Hall has established herself as a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, particularly focusing on child-computer interaction, serious games, and virtual environments for educational purposes. Her research interests center on social and emotional learning through technology, empathic agents, bullying intervention systems, and cultural sensitivity in educational technologies. Professor Hall has pioneered work in developing virtual environments and serious games that address critical social issues including child mental health, bullying prevention, and cultural understanding. She has extensively researched methods for engaging children in the design and evaluation of interactive technologies, developing specialized techniques appropriate for young users. Professor Hall's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on creating technologies that promote social and emotional development in children. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, educators, and domain specialists to create evidence-based interventions. Her research has evolved from early work on virtual anti-bullying interventions like the FearNot! system to more recent projects addressing child suicide prevention in Japan and transformative learning during the pandemic. Her leadership in the field is evident through her numerous publications in top-tier journals including the International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction, Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Education, and IEEE Transactions. Professor Hall has also contributed significantly to methodological advances in evaluating technologies with children, developing approaches like the 'Five Degrees of Happiness' smiley face Likert scales. Professor Hall has been actively involved in third stream activities, exploring university-industry collaboration and knowledge exchange, as evidenced by her publications on academic engagement with SMEs and third stream activities. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications that address real-world challenges in education and social development.

Soheil GholamiView profile

Researcher

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Ergonomics
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Soheil Gholami is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Learning Algorithms and Systems Laboratory (LASA) at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) since March 2022. His research bridges robotics and human motor control , focusing on human-robot interaction , task/motion planning , ergonomics , and skill assessment . Prior affiliations include the Human-Robot Interfaces and Interaction (HRII) group at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Neuroengineering and Medical Robotics Laboratory (Nearlab) at the Polytechnic University of Milan . Ph.D. in Bioengineering (2022) from Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy) and Italian Institute of Technology (IIT, Genoa) M.Sc. in Control Engineering (2015) from K. N. Toosi University of Technology (Tehran, Iran) His work explores teleoperation interfaces , ergonomic assessment , and scalable control schemes for robots. Key areas include microrobotics for surgery , industrial human-robot collaboration , and adaptive control methods . Articles highlight applications in telerobotics , supernumerary robotic arms , and bio-inspired control systems .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Usability Engineering
• User Experience (UX)
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Andreas Sonderegger is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology , University of Fribourg , and group leader of the Human Factors Lab . His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Usability Engineering , and User Experience (UX) , with particular emphasis on: Web accessibility for diverse user groups Neurofeedback systems for cognitive enhancement Human factors in automated driving Cross-cultural usability testing Physiological computing for user state assessment His recent publications analyze: Neurofeedback applications for tinnitus treatment Human-AI decision-making comparisons Physiological indicators in automated driving Usability of no-code robotics programming He has contributed to journals such as: Computers in Human Behavior Scientific Reports Ergonomics International Journal of Human Computer Studies

Felix DobslawView profile

Associate Professor

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Education
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Felix Dobslaw is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University , affiliated with the Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems (KKI). He leads the cross-disciplinary Software Engineering and Education (SEE) research group, focusing on the intersection of technology and human use in software development, with a particular emphasis on Generative AI applications.

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Optimization
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Muhammet Enis BULAK is an Associate Professor at Uskudar University's Industrial Engineering Program and Master of Engineering Management Program. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Istanbul University (2018), MSc and BSc from Fatih University, and a visiting professorship at Qatar University (2019). As a peer reviewer for Industrial Engineering journals, he specializes in digital transformation, sustainability, and multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM). Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (Istanbul University, 2018), MSc/BSc in Industrial Engineering (Fatih University, 2012/2010) Current Roles: Associate Professor, Distance Learning Commission member, and ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Research: Focuses on green supply chains, circular economy, and AI-driven optimization Recent Publications in Journal of Cleaner Production , Sustainable Cities and Society , and International Journal of Innovation and Technology Management highlight applications of AHP, TOPSIS, and DEA in e-commerce usability, smart city sustainability, and food consumption analysis. His work bridges industrial engineering with sustainability challenges. Scientific Leadership: He serves on academic boards, curriculum development commissions, and as a student club advisor. His Google Scholar profile (h-index: 10) demonstrates impact across 653 citations.

Višnja Kabalin BorenićView profile

Lecturer

• Language in International Business
• Second Language Motivation
• English as a Global Language
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Višnja Kabalin Borenić, Ph.D., is a Lecturer at the Department of Business Foreign Languages within the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. She holds a doctoral degree in European Studies (Languages and Cultures in Contact) from the University of Zadar (2013) and has participated in advanced training programs, including the Erasmus+ International Staff Week (2024) and Belt & Road Advanced Training (2019). Her research focuses on language in international business communication , L2 motivation , and globalization of English , with additional interests in academic skills and multilingualism. She teaches courses like Business English 1/2 , Advanced English , and English for International Communication . Ph.D., European Studies (Languages and Cultures in Contact), University of Zadar (2004-2013) M.A., English Language and Literature, University of Zagreb (earlier education) Her research explores language dynamics in business contexts , including student motivation and attitudes toward English, multilingualism, and the impact of EU policies on language education. She has published extensively on topics such as online learning tools , game-based language teaching , and language myths in tourism , with recent work on lexical error taxonomy adaptation (2025) and digital engagement (2024). Key trends in her publications include technology integration in language education , student-centered methodologies , and cross-cultural language challenges . Scientific awards include a 2005 University of Zagreb Certificate for advancing internationalization. She is a member of the European Association for Languages for Specific Purposes (AELFE) , Croatian LSP Teachers' Association , and the International Research Group on Management & Language (GEM&L) . Her teaching emphasizes business communication , academic writing , and language policy , with grants and projects tied to EU initiatives and the Bologna Process.

• Rehabilitation Technology
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Digital Media in Education
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Prof. Dr. Michael Wahl is a Professor for Rehabilitation Technology and New Media at the Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences , Humboldt University of Berlin. His work bridges neurology , speech therapy , and digital innovation , focusing on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and rehabilitation robotics . Education: Dr. phil. (2007), Clinical Linguist (BKL) certification, ISAAC Basic Certificate in AAC Key Research: Digital media in rehabilitation, teletherapy, AAC implementation, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, eye movement analysis for reading disorders Awards: No explicit awards mentioned Recent Publications: Focus on digital inclusion , robot-assisted therapy , and user-centered design in rehabilitation technologies Teaching: Lecturer at University of Potsdam and German Federal Association for Academic Speech Therapy

• health services research
• medical informatics
• population health
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Ron Gimbel is a Professor and Director of Clemson Rural Health at Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. He served as Department Head of Public Health Sciences from 2014 to 2021. His leadership focuses on reducing disparities in rural health through mobile clinics, telehealth, and remote monitoring technologies. PhD in Public Administration & Policy, SUNY Albany (2005) MA in Management, Webster University (1990) BS in Liberal Arts, SUNY Albany (1989) Dr. Gimbel’s research bridges health services research, medical informatics, and population health. He investigates how technologies like mobile health, telehealth, and electronic health records (EHRs) can enhance clinical decision-making and health outcomes in rural and underserved communities. His work spans diabetes, asthma, lung cancer, radiology, and emergency medicine, emphasizing technology-driven interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration. His publications highlight trends in leveraging digital health tools (e.g., mobile apps, speech recognition, CT imaging AI) to address clinical challenges. He critiques EHR efficacy and explores cost and liability factors in diagnostic imaging. Scientific Award : Editor’s Choice, JAMIA (2011) for co-authored paper on military health system personal health records. Dr. Gimbel mentors graduate students and leads sponsored projects advancing Clemson Rural Health’s mission. He has taught courses like Clinical & Translational Science and Health Information Systems. His team develops the SC Rural Primary Care Research Network for clinical and population-health research in underserved areas.

Kenrick D CatoView profile

Professor

• Clinical Informatics
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning for Healthcare
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Kenrick D Cato serves as Professor of Informatics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Nurse Scientist for Pediatric Data and Analytics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. His research integrates data science with clinical practice to enhance healthcare delivery through informatics-driven solutions, focusing particularly on reducing documentation burden and improving patient safety systems. Dr. Cato's work centers on clinical informatics with emphases in natural language processing, machine learning applications for healthcare, and health equity. Key research areas include detection of stigmatizing language in clinical documentation (especially in obstetrics/pediatrics), development of early warning systems like CONCERN for patient deterioration, mitigation of algorithmic bias, and optimization of electronic health record workflows. His scholarship consistently addresses the intersection of technology, clinical practice, and social determinants of health. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals dominant trends in applying computational methods to real-world healthcare challenges. He pioneers techniques for bias detection in clinical NLP, evaluates equity in AI decision support systems, and investigates documentation burden impacts across diverse populations. His work with the National COVID Cohort Collaborative demonstrates expertise in large-scale data analysis for public health crises. Dr. Cato's scholarly contributions are recognized through prestigious fellowships: Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (FACMI) As Nurse Scientist at CHOP, he leads pediatric data analytics initiatives translating research into clinical tools. His leadership extends to AMIA's diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and he actively shapes policy through publications addressing documentation burden and AI ethics. While specific grant details aren't provided, his extensive 2025 publication output indicates robust research funding across multi-site collaborations. Embedded within CHOP's pediatric analytics team, Dr. Cato collaborates with clinicians and data scientists to develop implementable informatics solutions for child health, with current projects focusing on real-time surveillance systems and pediatric risk prediction models.

Jack BartonView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Urban Modeling
• Geospatial Analysis
• 3D Mapping
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Dr. Jack Barton is a Casual Academic at the School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales (UNSW), and an Adjunct Professor at Far Eastern University, Philippines. He specializes in geospatial research, urban modeling, and three-dimensional mapping applications. Current Role: Manages the Geospatial Research Innovations and Development (GRID) cluster at UNSW Past Roles: Associate (Digital Delivery) at SGS Economics and Planning (2018–19), Urban Data and eResearch Facilitator at AURIN (2013–17) His research focuses on integrating geospatial technologies with urban sustainability, digital twins, and spatial decision support systems. Recent work includes real-time bushfire messaging and voxel-based urban analytics . Dr. Barton combines consultancy (20+ years), academic research, and education. He has contributed to over 15 publications since 2003 in journals like ISPRS Annals and Housing Studies , with an emphasis on smart cities and urban resilience . He leads the GRID research cluster at UNSW, fostering interdisciplinary projects that bridge architecture, geospatial science, and urban policy.

Michael SalvoView profile

Professor

• Professional and Technical Writing
• Digital Rhetoric
• Usability Research
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Michael Salvo is a Professor in the Department of English at Purdue University, where he serves as Director of Professional Writing. His research focuses on professional and technical writing, digital rhetoric, and ethical issues in digital technology, particularly in academic and nonacademic settings. He specializes in teaching technical writing and usability research. Ph.D. in English, Texas Tech University (2000) Joined Purdue after three years at Northeastern University Lead usability researcher for Purdue’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) Salvo’s research explores the intersection of digital ethics , information architecture , and community formation . He co-edited Rhetoric and Experience Architecture (Parlor Press, 2018) and authored Writing Postindustrial Place: Technoculture Amid the Cornfields (Routledge, 2017). His work has been published in IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication , Technical Communication Quarterly , and Kairos , where he is a founding member and editorial board member. Recent publications (2017–2025) emphasize postindustrial infrastructure , human-machine collaboration , and dialogic ethics . Themes include usability in digital environments, ethical AI, and global collaboration in technical communication. Hugh Burns Award in computers and writing Ellen Nold Award for research in Computers and Composition Kairos Best Webtext Award At Purdue, Salvo leads a usability research team for the Online Writing Lab and contributes to program assessment and strategic decision-making through data cultivation. His editorial work includes co-founding and managing Kairos , a leading journal in digital rhetoric and pedagogy.

Sarah HelsethView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Services Research
• Implementation Science
• Behavioral Health Interventions
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Dr. Sarah Helseth is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with dual appointments in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Medical Social Sciences. As a licensed clinical psychologist and core faculty member of the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDIS), she specializes in developing and disseminating technology-based behavioral health interventions for underserved populations and high-risk youth. Key affiliations: Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), Substance Use Disorder Implementation Support Core (RASC) Education: BA (2008) from Case Western Reserve University, PhD (2017) from Florida International University, Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020) at Brown University Her research spans four complementary domains: (1) behavioral health intervention development, (2) patient-directed dissemination strategies, (3) provider-directed implementation approaches, and (4) technology-enabled access solutions. She leads the NIDA-funded TECH App trial (K23DA048062) targeting marijuana use reduction in court-involved youth, with trial completion expected in 2026. Recent publications focus on suicide screening in pediatric care, digital health implementation frameworks, nicotine replacement therapy trials, and Latinx caregiver networks. Awards include LEAP program fellowship (JCOIN), top-rated research posters, and predoctoral honors from Florida International University. Scientific awards: Learning Experiences to Advance Practice (LEAP) Program Fellow (2020) Addiction Health Services Research Conference Poster Award (2021) Dissertation Year Fellowship (2015) STEM Manuscript Award (2015) As a Team Scientist, she contributes to NIH-funded hybrid trials like Parent SMART for residential treatment families and FreSH for dental tobacco cessation. She also works with the JCOIN network to address opioid use in justice-involved populations.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Communication Systems
• Procurement Processes
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Ann Lantz is a Professor and Head of School at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, working within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She specializes in Human-Computer Interaction with a focus on behavioral science. Research areas: email systems, digital meeting systems, procurement processes, accessibility design, challenge-driven education Affiliation: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Contact: alz@kth.se Her scholarly work examines: Accessibility for cognitively disabled users in digital communication Challenge-driven education models in global contexts Procurement processes in interaction design Remote collaboration tools and digital work environments Publications show strong trends in: Usability and accessibility research International education collaborations Workplace technology evaluation Design for cognitive disabilities

Jami L. CotlerView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Career Readiness in Technology
• Emotional and Social Intelligence in Education
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Jami L. Cotler is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Siena College, where she has served for over twenty-five years across multiple roles. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Informatics from University at Albany, an M.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and an M.S. in Computer Information Systems from The College of St. Rose. Her research centers on career readiness and emotional intelligence in technology education, with significant focus on Human-Computer Interaction applications. Key interests include: Agile software development pedagogy Emotional analytics in learning environments Cyberbullying dynamics in gaming communities Mindfulness integration in CS curricula Social media's role in professional development Her work demonstrates consistent evolution from technical lab instruction toward holistic student development frameworks. Cotler's publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends, combining computing with psychology and education research. Her 2022-2015 work increasingly emphasizes emotional intelligence and career advancement, while earlier research (2013-2009) focused on technology-mediated learning effectiveness. The shift from video/text lab comparisons to pandemic-era online learning studies shows responsive adaptation to educational challenges. Professional contributions include: Yearlong Software Engineering Senior Capstone with real-world client projects Summer Scholars program mentorship Yoga instruction as complementary wellness practice Design Thinking integration in agile classroom environments Her teaching philosophy actively supports "the development of the whole person" through innovative course materials aligned with professional career goals, emphasizing creativity, active learning, and competitive advantage in job markets.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Usability Engineering
• Web Development
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Lee Griffiths is a seasoned Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment , where he has held academic positions since 1998. As Programme Leader for Computer Science, he oversees the core program that serves as a gateway to Software Engineering and Cybersecurity specialisms, working closely with School Management and Associate Deans. His institutional affiliations include the Informatics Research Centre and collaborative work with the School of Health & Society on virtual environment applications for occupational therapy education. Griffiths' research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Usability Engineering , and Web Development , with particular emphasis on cross-cultural web usage patterns. His work examines how users from different linguistic backgrounds (Arabic RTL vs English LTR, Chinese vs European) interact with digital interfaces, utilizing innovative methodologies like mouse tracking. He has also made significant contributions to learning technologies , developing tools like MediaSurface for BBC North West Tonight and investigating flexible learning approaches in higher education. His publication record spans over two decades with consistent output in user interface and learning technology fields. Recent work shows a trend toward practical applications of HCI research in media, emergency planning, and international development contexts. His 2019 mouse tracking study represents the culmination of his cross-cultural interface research that began with his 2007 Chinese-European user comparison study. Salford Learning Technology Fellow As an educator, Griffiths has supervised hundreds of student projects across all academic levels and developed innovative teaching approaches that prioritize student engagement and real-world application. His commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion manifests through encouraging students to explore diverse cultural contexts in their work, resulting in more socially relevant technological solutions. He maintains exceptional student relationships through flexible communication channels including Discord alongside traditional university platforms, ensuring accessibility for students balancing academic and external commitments.