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Martin KraskaView profile

Professor

• Finite Element Analysis
• Computational Mechanics
• Materials Science
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Professor Martin Kraska is a faculty member at Brandenburg University of Technology in the Department of Technology within the College of Engineering. His office is located in the Engineering Science Center (IWZ), Room 401, at Magdeburger Straße 50, 14770 Brandenburg an der Havel. He teaches core engineering subjects including Technical Mechanics, Materials Science, Product Planning, and Finite Element Method, with specialized Master's level courses in Materials Selection and Component Optimization. His research spans computational mechanics with a strong focus on finite element analysis, particularly through his work with CalculiX, an open-source nonlinear finite element program. He has developed extensive parametric examples demonstrating various analysis types, which have gained significant recognition with over 350 GitHub stars. His research interests include structured materials properties, metal foams, 3D printed parts, and digital education tools for technical mechanics. Professor Kraska has made substantial contributions to the CalculiX ecosystem through his GitHub repository 'CalculiX-Examples,' which demonstrates parametrized geometry generation in CGX and meshing with GMSH. His work shows expertise in both theoretical mechanics and practical software implementation, with recent publications covering beam sections, modal analysis, plane stress/strain conditions, and Hertz contact problems. The repository serves as an excellent educational resource for mastering parametric modeling with CGX and CCX. His scientific activities include development of SMath Studio resources, including German-language documentation and bilingual interactive tutorials. He also serves as an advisor for the 'German Center for Digital Tasks' project, focusing on interactive graphical input tasks in Moodle using STACK-type questions. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical educational applications and software development.

Artur TarassowView profile

Professor

• Macroeconometrics
• Machine Learning
• Business Forecasting
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Artur Tarassow is a Professor of Economics at the Brandenburg University of Technology , specializing in empirical economic research . His work bridges macroeconometric methodologies with cutting-edge applications in machine learning and forecasting . Teaches courses in Applied Macroeconometrics, Time Series Analysis, Machine Learning, and Business Forecasting Focuses on developing open-source tools like Gretl for econometric analysis Research interests span macroeconomic modeling , asymmetric cointegration , LLM applications in coding , and structural vacancy analysis in real estate markets. His projects involve collaborations with institutions such as the University of Melbourne and TH Brandenburg. Recent publications emphasize forecast evaluation , financial constraints , and AI-driven software development . He actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses with a focus on empirical rigor and practical relevance. Contact: artur.tarassow@th-brandenburg.de

Beata MegyesiView profile

Professor

• Computational Linguistics
• Historical Cryptology
• Artificial Intelligence in Humanities
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Beata Megyesi is a Professor of Computational Linguistics at Stockholm University , leading groundbreaking work in Historical Cryptology and Digital Humanities . Her research bridges Artificial Intelligence with Philology to decode secret historical documents through projects like DESCRYPT (2025-2032) and DECRYPT (2018-2024), funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond and Vetenskapsrådet . Current Chair of Swedish Research Council's Linguistics Review Group (2024-2025) Director of the international Master's Program in AI and Language Advisor to PhD candidates Micaella Bruton and Crina Tudor Research Focus includes: Automatic analysis of 17th-19th century ciphers with AI Development of Linked Open Data infrastructure for cryptology Decryption of papal and diplomatic correspondences from 1500-1965 Creation of HistCorp multilingual historical corpus collection Key Collaborations span institutions in Sweden, Norway, Spain, Germany, Hungary, and the USA , with notable projects like DECODE2LOD and Swe-CLARIN . Her lab has pioneered automated key extraction and neural network-based alignment of encrypted manuscripts to plaintext.

• Social Sciences
• Education
• Elementary School Education
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Asst. Prof. Cevdet ŞANLI is a distinguished scholar in Turkish Language and Literature at Yıldız Technical University's Faculty of Education . His career spans over 25 years, with prior roles at Sakarya University and Trakya University. His work bridges Old Turkish Poetry , Modern Turkish Dialects , and Elementary Education Curriculum Development . Doctorate: Trakya University (1992) Postgraduate: Trakya University (1990) Undergraduate: Atatürk University (1986) Research focuses on Turkish dialects (particularly Kosovo/Prizren variations), epigraphic studies in Ottoman Turkish, and language policy in education. He has authored over 68 publications, including Scopus-indexed works and AHCI articles. As Deputy Director of the Faculty Academic Council since 2016, he shapes institutional academic strategy. His educational contributions include designing courses like Postgraduate Thesis Work and Öğretmenlik Uygulaması for undergraduate Turkish language training.

Sabine HylandView profile

Professor

• Andean Studies
• Anthropology of Religion
• Philology
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Sabine Hyland is a Professor of World Religions at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews , where she serves as Deputy Head of School . Her research focuses on Andean khipus , South American religion , and Indigenous writing systems , with particular attention to Peru and Bolivia . She leads the Centre for the Critical Reimagining of Human Rights and collaborates with the Centre for Amerindian, Latin American and Caribbean Studies . PhD in Anthropology, Yale University MPhil in Anthropology, Yale University AB in Anthropology, Cornell University (magna cum laude) Hyland’s work bridges anthropology , archaeology , and cultural heritage preservation , examining how Andean khipus functioned as record-keeping systems and their relevance to modern decolonization efforts . Her recent publications analyze knot typologies , isotopic analysis of khipus , and Indigenous responses to pandemics . She has secured major grants including a British Academy Fellowship and Leverhulme Trust funding for khipu decipherment projects. Hyland’s 15+ peer-reviewed articles and 5 datasets highlight her contributions to Andean epistemology , colonial religious texts , and non-Western information systems . She actively supervises postgraduate research students and organizes academic conferences like ASA14: Anthropology and Enlightenment .

Flavia PompeoView profile

Associate Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Morphosyntax
• Semantics
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Flavia Pompeo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Letters and Cultures , Sapienza University of Rome. Her work focuses on morphosyntax , semantics , and historical sociolinguistics of ancient Indo-European and Balkan languages, with specialization in Old Greek and Old Persian corpora. She employs methodologies from Construction Grammar and cognitive linguistics , analyzing case functions, possessive expressions, and argument alternations. Her research integrates digital corpora for Old Persian studies and examines the Achaemenid cuneiform script and metalinguistic phenomena. Her recent publications (2024–2019) explore case systems , verbal semantics , epigraphic dating formulas , and multilingualism in ancient empires , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining traditional linguistics with digital tools. She has been Director of the Linguistics Degree Program (2020–2023, reappointed 2023–2026) and contributes to international research projects on ancient language contact and writing systems . Active in academic community-building, she organizes conferences and participates in scholarly societies.

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• System Administration
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Erik Hjelmås is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) campus in Gjøvik. He has been employed at NTNU (formerly HiG) since 1996 and currently serves as the study program manager for the Bachelor in Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity program. His educational background includes: Cand.mag (1994) in computer science from Hedmark District University College and mathematics from Telemark District University College M.Sc. (1996) in information science with a specialization in artificial intelligence from University of Pittsburgh Dr. scient. (2005) in computer science with a thesis in facial recognition from University of Oslo Hjelmås has extensive expertise spanning information security, system administration, and digital infrastructure. His primary research interests include Information Security, Cybersecurity, System Administration, Facial Recognition, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Automation, Data Storage/Retrieval, and Network Security. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications in cybersecurity education and infrastructure management, with particular focus on integrating security practices into system administration workflows and developing comprehensive cybersecurity curricula. His publication record demonstrates an evolution from early work on facial recognition algorithms (2001-2006), to more contemporary research on cybersecurity education, digital forensics, and information assurance in system administration. The recent publications particularly address practical cybersecurity challenges in higher education institutions, password policies, and professional community building within digital infrastructure. Hjelmås plays a central role in building the professional community within digital infrastructure/IT operations and information security/cybersecurity at NTNU campus Gjøvik. He teaches core courses including 'Operating systems' and 'Infrastructure: secure basic services' and has previously taught Infrastructure as Code, system administration, data communication and network security, computer system security, artificial intelligence, IT for teachers and computer engineering.

Eren ÜnlüView profile

Researcher

• Philology
• Turkish Language
• Modern Turkish Language
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Eren Ünlü is a Research Assistant at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature within Gaziantep University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on Turkic languages, dialectology, and historical linguistics, with particular emphasis on Tatar Turkish, Old Turkic scripts, and Anatolian dialects. PhD in Turkish Language and Literature (Gaziantep University, 2017) MA in Turkish Language and Literature (Adiyaman University, 2015) Bachelor's in Turkish Language and Literature (Kilis 7 Aralık University, 2011) His research explores linguistic structures across Turkic dialects, including anatomical terminology in Tatar Turkish and phonetic patterns in Gümüşhane's Şiran and Köse districts. He has presented at multiple international and national symposia, including the 14th International Turkish Language Symposium. Key projects include comprehensive linguistic studies of Barak Turkmens' village names in Gaziantep and co-authoring the 2013-2015 national research project on Gümüşhane dialects. His publications span topics from preposition usage to phonological documentation, contributing to Turkic language preservation.

Galip Savaş İLGİView profile

Lecturer

• Software Engineering
• Computer Programming
• E-Health Systems
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Galip Savaş İLGİ is a Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems Engineering at Near East University’s Faculty of Engineering. He has held academic roles since 2012, including prior teaching positions at the Information Systems Management Department. Beyond academia, he has contributed to software development projects for institutions like Turkcell, Tusaş Aerospace Industries (TAI), and the Security Forces Director’s Office. Born in 1974 in Ankara Graduated from Computer Engineering at Near East University (2002) Military service as an officer in ADESTİM (2003–2004) His technical expertise includes: Programming languages: PHP, C, Java, WML Script, Smalltalk Database systems: DB2 Projects: E-Health initiatives, Tablet PC follow-up programs, accounting data systems for healthcare institutions

Liam MageeView profile

Professor

• Digital inclusion
• Artificial Intelligence
• Disability studies
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Liam Magee is a Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership within the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His academic journey began with a B.A. in English and Philosophy from the University of Melbourne, followed by a Ph.D. in Global Studies, Social Sciences and Planning from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Dr. Magee's research spans the critical intersection of technology, society, and education, with particular focus on digital inclusion, artificial intelligence ethics, disability studies, migration, and sustainability. His work examines how technological systems shape social relations and how marginalized communities navigate and transform these systems, often employing interdisciplinary methodologies that bridge computational analysis with qualitative social research. His recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on the societal implications of AI, particularly regarding intersectional bias, digital inclusion for refugees and people with disabilities, and the philosophical underpinnings of technological systems. Magee's research combines qualitative social analysis with computational methods to investigate how AI systems imagine and respond to diverse human identities, demonstrating how bias compounds at intersections of disability, race, ethnicity, and cultural identity. Dr. Magee teaches courses including EPOL 479: Machine Learning and Human Learning, which examines differences between machine and human learning, and EPOL 490/590: Special Study and Investigation/Advanced Graduate Seminar, where he explores emerging developments in education and technology. His scholarship has significant implications for understanding the relationship between technological systems and social justice, particularly regarding digital inclusion for marginalized communities.

Dragana IlićView profile

Lecturer

• English Language and Literature
• Applied Linguistics
• Language Education
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Dragana Ilić is a Lecturer in English Language at the Faculty of Forestry, University of Belgrade, since 1998. She also teaches Business English at the Belgrade Hotel Management School since 2003. Her work focuses on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) tailored to forestry-related disciplines. Graduated from the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade (1995) with a Master Professor title in English Language and Literature. Developed the ESP program for forestry students, emphasizing practical language skills for professional tasks. Authored the textbook Learn about Trees and an electronic script English 2 for students of Tourism Management. Her translations of over 100 scientific and professional papers in forestry and related fields have been published in domestic and international journals. She has served as a reviewer for university textbooks and dictionaries since 2009.

• Slavic Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Proper Name Equivalence
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Stanislava Špačková serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Slavic Studies within Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, with correspondence address at Arna Nováka 1/1, 602 00 Brno. Her academic profile indicates active engagement in Slavic linguistic research with specialized focus on Czech-Russian translation dynamics. Her research interests center on proper name equivalence in translation, gender linguistics in Slavic contexts, and phraseological systems across Slavic languages. Notable contributions include monographs on Russian-Czech proper lexicon equivalence (2017) and analyses of gender-correct language usage in Czech (2019), reflecting her expertise in cross-linguistic challenges between Czech and Russian. Publication trends over the past decade demonstrate consistent scholarly output in Translation theory (particularly proper noun transfer) Gender-inclusive language development Historical evolution of Slavic linguistic systems Machine translation applications for Slavic languages with recent work extending into computational linguistics as evidenced by 2024 publications on machine translation mysteries. Her academic service includes membership in the Industry Council for Slavic languages and participation in editorial activities as indicated by review publications. Teaching responsibilities within the Department of Slavic Studies encompass Slavic linguistics and translation studies at Masaryk University.

• Ancient Egyptian History
• Socio-economic History
• Egyptology
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Fredrik Norland Hagen is a Professor in the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen, where he has been employed since 2009 (as Associate Professor until 2017). His research centers on the socio-economic history of Egypt during the Second Millennium BC, including the Middle and New Kingdoms, with additional focus on ancient Egyptian literature and writing culture. Current projects include preparing an archive from the mortuary temple of Thutmose III at Thebes for publication through the Spanish-Egyptian excavation project (directed by Myriam Seco Alvarez), where the ostraca volume was published in 2021 and papyrus volume is in preparation. He also co-edits a Cambridge University Press volume on Ancient Egyptian Tomb Construction stemming from the Velux-sponsored project he directed from 2015-2019. His research portfolio spans Ancient Egyptian History, Socio-economic History, Hieratic Script, and Funerary Architecture, analyzing primary sources like ostraca and papyri to explore administrative practices, workforce dynamics, and material culture of writing. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on New Kingdom documentation systems and archaeological contexts. Professor Hagen has directed significant grant-funded projects including the Velux Foundation's Tomb Construction in Ancient Egypt (c. 1500-1000 BC): Infrastructure and Economy initiative. His international collaborations feature partnerships with Spanish, French, and UK institutions through excavation projects and multi-authored volumes.

Maximilian WehnerView profile

Researcher

• German Philology
• Medieval Literature
• Digital Humanities
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Maximilian Wehner is a researcher at the Chair of German Philology, Senior Department, at the University of Würzburg. He holds a doctoral position in the Graduate School of Humanities under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Joachim Hamm, Prof. Dr. Thomas Baier, and Prof. Dr. Brigitte Burrichter. His work focuses on medieval and early modern German literature, with a particular emphasis on spatiality in Sebastian Brant’s Ship of Fools and its adaptations. Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Humanities (2020–2025) Former part-time lecturer and research associate at the Chair of German Philology and the Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Systems Member of academic networks including the DHd OCR working group and the Oswald von Wolkenstein Society Wehner’s research explores the narragonic space in Brant’s satirical work as a didactic structure for Renaissance humanism and moral guidance. He connects literary analysis with digital humanities methods, contributing to projects like OCR4all for historical text recognition. His publications highlight transformations of spatial concepts in Ship of Fools adaptations and digital methodologies for textual scholarship. Wehner has presented at international conferences including the International Medieval Congress (Leeds 2022) and DHd Annual Conference (2022). Teaching activities include courses on medieval epics like Hartmann von Aue’s Iwein and Heinrich von Veldeke’s Eneasroman , integrating digital humanities approaches into literary studies.

Sylvie DonnatView profile

Professor

• Egyptology
• Ancient Egyptian History
• Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
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Sylvie Donnat is a Professor in the History Department of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Lille. She specializes in Egyptology with a focus on the history, language, and archaeology of ancient Egypt. Her academic work is associated with UMR 8164 - HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND LITERATURE OF THE ANCIENT WORLDS, a research laboratory dedicated to the study of ancient civilizations. Dr. Donnat's research focuses on several key areas within Egyptology: Religious anthropology of ancient Egypt Hieratic papyrology (study of ancient Egyptian cursive script) Iatromagic texts (medical and magical texts from ancient Egypt) History of writing practices in ancient Egypt Her recent scholarly contributions demonstrate a strong focus on New Kingdom Egyptian texts and Karnak Temple studies. Dr. Donnat's work often involves detailed analysis of hieratic script and the interpretation of religious and medical-magical texts from ancient Egypt, contributing significantly to our understanding of writing practices and religious beliefs in ancient Egyptian society. Dr. Donnat maintains her office at E1.15, Building E, Pont de Bois Campus at the University of Lille, where she conducts her research and teaching activities in Egyptology.