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Rebecca K. IvicView profile

Professor

• Health Communication
• Public Health
• Computational Social Science
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Dr. Rebecca K. Ivic is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Alabama's College of Communication & Information Sciences. She holds a PhD and MA in Health Communication from Purdue University. Her research bridges health communication, public health, and computational social science to address global health challenges such as vaccine promotion and health equity. She currently serves as Senior Editor of the Journal of Health Communication and Co-Secretariat Lead for the Nature Medicine Commission's Quality Health Information for All initiative. Dr. Ivic has secured over $1.6M in research funding and contributed to 60+ peer-reviewed publications. She leads institutional research strategies, including a pilot funding program and strategic plans to enhance faculty and student research support. Her work emphasizes digital health directions, global partnerships, and evidence-based health information systems. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and international organizations to advance health equity through strategic communication frameworks. Key contributions include special journal collections, grant review roles for NIH and NSF, and partnerships with the CUNY School of Public Health. Dr. Ivic's research spans computational social science methodologies, social media discourse analysis, and health campaign effectiveness. Her recent work explores algorithmic impacts on misinformation, community support dynamics in online health spaces, and environmental health communication through social media networks.

Narges MahyarView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Information Visualization
• Digital Civics
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Narges Mahyar is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) . She is currently on sabbatical with the Aviz team at the Inria Center, University of Paris-Saclay . Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Information Visualization , and Digital Civics , aiming to empower communities through technology. Education: She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Victoria, an MS in Information Technology from the University of Malaya, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Tehran Azad University. She completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of British Columbia (2014–2016) and the University of California San Diego (2016–2018). Research Interests: Her work addresses complex societal challenges like climate change, urban planning, and healthcare by designing inclusive technologies. Key areas include civic engagement, data visualization for equity, and integrating AR/VR for public participation. Notable projects include CommunityClick and RisingEMOTIONS , which enhance public input in decision-making. Publications & Awards: With over 50 publications, her work has received prestigious awards including Best Paper Awards at CHI 2023 , Eurovis 2022 , and CSCW 2020 . Her research emphasizes ethical design and inclusivity, particularly involving marginalized communities. Grants & Advising: She has secured grants totaling over $1.4 million, including NSF funding for projects like "Mapping Instability" . Advises PhD student Mahmood Jasim and collaborates with Ali Sarvghad and Pari Riahi on interdisciplinary research. Labs & Teams: Leads the HCI-VIS Lab at UMass, focusing on social computing and visualization. Collaborates internationally with teams like Aviz and Inria on civic tech initiatives.

Gerome MiklauView profile

Professor

• Data Privacy
• Database Systems
• Differential Privacy
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Gerome Miklau is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS). He leads the DREAM Lab and focuses on privacy, security, and equitable data management, particularly in differential privacy and fair data analysis. His work includes designing algorithms for private data synthesis, privacy-preserving SQL engines, and auditing systems like AuditGuard. He co-founded Tumult Labs to commercialize privacy technology and advised the U.S. Census Bureau on privacy for the 2020 decennial census. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Washington (2005), B.S. in Mathematics and Rhetoric from UC Berkeley (1995). Research Interests: Differential privacy, secure data management, fairness in algorithms, privacy-preserving data synthesis, and forensic database analysis. His lab develops tools like Ektelo and PrivateSQL, addressing challenges in privacy-accurate tradeoffs and scalable private data processing. Awards: 2006 ACM SIGMOD Dissertation Award, 2007 NSF CAREER Award, 2013 ICDT Best Paper Award, and two ACM PODS Test-of-Time Awards (2020 and 2012). Grants & Service: Co-chair of OpenDP Advisory Board, steering committee member for TPDP workshops, and organizer of the 'Data, Responsibly' Dagstuhl workshop. His service includes program committees for SIGMOD, ICML, and FAT*. He teaches courses on databases, privacy, and programming. Labs/Teams: DREAM Lab (Data systems Research for Exploration, Analytics, and Modeling) and collaborations with the Center for Data Science and Cybersecurity Institute at UMass Amherst.

Griffin WeberView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Informatics
• Social Network Analysis
• Team Science
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Griffin Weber, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He directs the Biomedical Research Informatics Core (BRIC) at BIDMC. His research focuses on expertise mining, social network analysis, and biomedical informatics. Key contributions include developing Profiles RNS (an open-source research networking platform) and i2b2 / SHRINE federated query tools for clinical data. He holds MD and PhD degrees from Harvard (2007), and earlier degrees in bioengineering and computer science. Education: SB in Bioengineering (Harvard, 2000), SM/PhD in Computer Science (Harvard, 2004/2005), MD (Harvard, 2007). He served as Harvard Medical School's first Chief Technology Officer, building educational platforms for 500+ courses. His work spans DNA microarrays, breast cancer tumor modeling, and EHR bias analysis. Research Interests: Leveraging informatics to improve healthcare through federated data systems, team science dynamics, and EHR analysis. Projects include Profiles RNS for researcher networks and i2b2 for clinical data queries across institutions. He explores biases in EHR data filtering and visualizing healthcare system dynamics in biomedical data. Grant Leadership: Principal investigator on NIH grants addressing EHR biases (R01LM013345), healthcare system dynamics (U01CA198934), and scientific workforce networks (U01GM112623). Collaborator on PCORI and NIH-funded initiatives. Awards: 2020 Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics; 2011 Top Podium Presentation (AMIA); 2007 Medical Technology Award (Massachusetts Medical Society). Labs/Teams: Leads BRIC at BIDMC, collaborates on i2b2/SHRINE, and contributes to the 4CE consortium for federated healthcare data analysis.

Maya DanevaView profile

Associate Professor

• Requirements Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Software Engineering
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Maya Daneva is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Digital Society Institute and part of the Semantics, Cybersecurity & Services research group. With over 200 research outputs, her work focuses on Requirements Engineering , Cybersecurity , and Agile Methodologies , particularly in digital transformation and enterprise systems. Academic Role: Associate Professor in Computer Science Institution: University of Twente Her research spans Model-Driven Engineering , security risk mitigation, and quality requirements prioritization, often employing empirical studies and systematic reviews. Recent articles explore phishing detection ontologies (2025), secure data storage architectures (2024), and digital consulting service modeling (2024). Scientific Awards: CBI 2021 Best Paper Award for work on digital IT consulting platforms EMMSAD 2025 Best Paper Award for phishing attack modeling She actively organizes academic events, serves on editorial boards (e.g., Empirical Software Engineering ), and contributes to conference peer-review, reflecting her leadership in the field.

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Food Security
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Professor Henny Osbahr is a faculty member at the University of Reading, specializing in climate change adaptation, agricultural sustainability, and gender dynamics in rural development. Her work focuses on understanding how farmers perceive and adapt to climate variability, with a particular emphasis on Africa and South Asia. She has collaborated extensively on projects addressing soil fertility, groundwater management, and the socio-cultural dimensions of agricultural practices. Her research interests span environmental policy, participatory methodologies, and the empowerment of marginalized groups through sustainable farming practices. Notable contributions include studies on Zero Budget Natural Farming in India and the role of cultural beliefs in shaping climate responses in Ghana. Recent articles highlight her focus on biodegradable agricultural materials' environmental impacts, gender equity in sugarcane farming, and youth perspectives in Philippine agriculture. She has authored reports on groundwater resilience in Burkina Faso and co-developed the RAINWATCH climate monitoring system, demonstrating practical applications of her research in development contexts. Professor Osbahr's interdisciplinary approach integrates quantitative analysis with qualitative insights from farming communities, ensuring her work bridges academic research and actionable policy recommendations.

• Cartography
• Geomatic Engineering
• Historical Map Analysis
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Dr. Yizi Chen is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Cartography at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. Their work focuses on advancing cartographic techniques through AI-driven methods, historical map analysis, and geospatial technologies. Key contributions include automated map vectorization, semantic segmentation of historical maps, and integrating multimodal data for robotic systems. They have published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, addressing challenges in deep learning applications for geomatic engineering. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. Research interests include semantic segmentation, generative AI for cartography, and steganography in image translation. Notable publications span topics from eye-tracking segmentation to urban land use mapping, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Chen collaborates on projects involving historical map digitization and benchmarking datasets for computer vision tasks. No awards or grants are mentioned. Their work contributes to advancing geomatic engineering through innovative solutions in digital mapping and spatial data analysis.

James MitchellView profile

Professor

• Public Policy
• Devolution Studies
• Scottish Politics
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James Mitchell is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Social and Political Science . He holds a MA (Political Studies) from the University of Aberdeen and a D.Phil. (Oxford). His research focuses on British politics, devolution, public policy, territorial politics, and Scottish nationalism. He has supervised over 30 years of PhDs and Masters in public policy, devolution, and constitutional politics. Key research themes include fiscal accountability in Scotland, party membership surges post-referendum, and multi-level governance. Research Projects: ESRC-funded study on SNP and Scottish Greens’ post-referendum membership growth Investigation of fiscal devolution’s accountability gaps Analysis of Scotland’s constitutional questions and local governance Research Interests: Mitchell explores territorial politics, public service reform, and political behavior in sub-state governments. He has contributed to debates on Scottish independence, EU referendum impacts, and intergovernmental relations. Recent work includes studies on the SNP leadership contest (2023) and Holyrood’s fiscal structures. Grants & Awards: He has secured grants from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for projects on party membership and constitutional dynamics. No specific scientific awards are listed, but his work is widely cited in political science and public policy. Labs & Teams: He is part of the Territorial Politics Research Group and has collaborated on regional economic forecasting and governance studies. His work often bridges academia and policy, influencing debates on devolution and public finance.

Sandra ReimannView profile

Professor

• Applied Linguistics
• Media Communication
• Business Communication
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Sandra Reimann is a Professor of German Philology at the University of Oulu's Faculty of Humanities, leading the German Language and Culture department. She holds a habilitation in linguistic studies of online self-help communication and has held visiting professorships at institutions like Karl Franzens University in Graz. Her career includes roles at the University of Regensburg since 2001 and radio journalism since 1992. Her research focuses on applied linguistics, media communication, business communication (including advertising), and health communication. She investigates technical language in medicine/psychology, emotional linguistics, digital corpus analysis, and interdisciplinary communication challenges. Key projects include leading the Regensburg Advertising Research Archive and exploring sustainability messaging in cross-cultural contexts. Reimann's recent work examines gender language in job advertisements, sustainability communication strategies, and online health information quality. Her publications span 40+ years of advertising analysis, from historical radio spots to modern digital campaigns. She contributes to both academic conferences and practitioner-oriented research through the Regensburger Verbund für Werbeforschung network. Her professional service includes roles as spokesperson for the Regensburg Advertising Research Network and oversees the advertising archives. Though no formal awards are listed, her extensive research collaborations across European universities highlight her disciplinary influence. She actively bridges academic and corporate sectors through applied linguistic studies in branding, health communication, and technical language mediation.

• Media Studies
• Gender Studies
• Cultural Studies
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Claudia Álvares is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) in the Department of Sociology at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon, where she researches Media Studies, Gender Studies, and Cultural Politics. She serves as an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology), focusing on Communication and Culture. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Media & Communication Studies from Goldsmith's College, University of London (2001), a Master's in Journalism from the same institution (1996), and a Bachelor's in Social Communication from New University of Lisbon (1992). She completed her Aggregation in Communication Sciences at ISCTE in 2023. Álvares leads groundbreaking research in media platformization , disinformation ecosystems , and gendered media representations . Her projects analyze how digital platforms reshape European identity, civic engagement, and journalistic practices. She employs critical theory frameworks to examine power dynamics in algorithmic systems and identity politics. Current international collaborations include coordinating EUMEPLAT (European Media Platforms) and researching for IBERIFIER Plus (Iberian Digital Media Observatory). Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on digital democracy , gender asymmetry in media , and discursive polarization . Recent articles explore AI's societal impact, fiscal citizenship, and toxic online debates, often using comparative methodologies across European contexts. Works consistently intersect technology studies with critical cultural analysis. Honors and Evaluations Member, European Science Foundation College of Experts President, European Communication Research and Education Association (2012-2016) Editor, Routledge Studies in European Communication Research Senior Editor, Cogent Social Sciences Evaluator for European Research Council, British Academy, and national research agencies Academic Leadership Supervises 23 doctoral candidates and 81 Master's students researching media populism, digital activism, and gender representation. Coordinates courses including: Media and Sociocultural Mediations (PhD) Research Design (Master's) Media Geopolitics Discursive Practices Leads research groups at CIES-Iscte investigating platform governance and cross-cultural communication. Secured multiple EU grants for projects combating disinformation and analyzing media externalities.

• Policing
• Private Security
• Security Governance
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Dr. Adam Aitken is a Lecturer at the School of Health and Society, University of Salford, Manchester, UK. His career spans over a decade in criminology and security studies, with prior roles as a Criminology Lecturer at De Montfort University (2017-2021) and Assistant Lecturer at the University of Glasgow (2013-2017). Education: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2023-2024), University of Salford PhD in Criminology (2013-2017), University of Glasgow MSc in Applied Social Research in Criminology (2011-2012), University of Stirling BSc (Hons) in Criminological Studies (2004-2008), Abertay University Research Interests: Adam's work focuses on security governance , police legitimacy , private security dynamics , and community resilience , particularly in contexts like sporting mega-events and environmental disasters. His current BA/Leverhulme-funded project examines placemaking and rural resilience to UK flooding. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2024-2025) address digital policing, community resilience, and semiotic approaches to security signals. Earlier works analyze mega-event security, democratic governance, and environmental harms. Scientific Awards: Shortlisted 2nd Place (2015) for poster on mega-event policing at SIPR Postgraduate Student Symposium PhD Supervision: Adam has supervised PhD completions (Michael Mathura, 2020) and is primary supervisor for Brian Roberts' ongoing work on AI in UK policing. He contributes to the Centre for Research on Inclusive Society and aligns with UN SDGs for health, urban sustainability, and climate action.

Robert VaughanView profile

Associate Professor

• Psychology
• Sport Psychology
• Mental Health
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Dr. Robert Vaughan is an Associate Professor and Head of Psychological Sciences at the University of West London's School of Human and Social Sciences since 2023. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer in Psychology at York St John University (2014–2023). His academic journey includes a BSc in Psychology (2008), MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology (2014), and a PhD on 'The Role of Intelligence in Sports' (2016) from Ulster University. Research focuses on executive functions in athletes, emotional intelligence, burnout prevention, and pandemic impacts on mental health. He has published over 35 peer-reviewed works, secured £60k+ external funding, and contributed to outlets like BBC interviews. Collaborations span international researchers and students. Teaching spans undergraduate/postgraduate courses in Sport Psychology, Personality, Health Psychology, and research methods. Editorial roles include Stress & Health and Perceptual and Motor Skills, plus Research Lead for British Psychological Society's Sport and Exercise Psychology Division. Recent articles emphasize neurocognitive aspects of athletic performance, smartphone use effects, and pandemic mental health implications. His work bridges clinical psychology with applied sport science, emphasizing practical interventions for athletes' wellbeing.

Christophe CharrierView profile

Professor

• Digital Image Forensics
• Video Forensics
• Biometrics
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Christophe Charrier is a Full Professor in Forensics and AI at Université de Caen Normandie, affiliated with GREYC UMR CNRS 6072 and IUT Grand Ouest Normandie's Multimedia and Internet Department (Dept. MMI). He obtained his PhD in Computer Science from Université Jean Monnet (Saint-Etienne) in 1998, followed by an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in 2011 from Université de Caen Normandie. His academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Université Laval (1998-2001), Associate Professor at IUT Saint-Lô (2001), and Visiting Scholar/Professor positions at University of Texas at Austin (2008) and University of Sherbrooke (2009-2011). His research focuses on Digital Image and Video Forensics (e.g., deepfake detection), Image/Video Quality Assessment , Computational Vision , and Biometrics (fingerprint quality, template update, presentation attack detection). He leads the SAFE research group since 2016 and collaborates with the E-payment & Biometrics team at GREYC. His work integrates machine learning for quality metrics, biometric system evaluation, and forensic analysis. Recent publications highlight advancements in deepfake detection , 3D mesh quality assessment , and biometric security . Articles span journals like Intelligent Service Robotics (2024), IEEE Access (2024), and conferences such as CORESA (2024) and Cyberworlds (2023-2024). His studies on fingerprint systems, behavioral biometrics, and environmental impacts on data quality underscore his interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards : Best PhD Paper Award (ASONAM 2022) Best Full Paper Award (CW2022) He has mentored 14 PhD students since 2003, including notable alumni like Xinwei Liu (Zhejiang Wanli University) and Antoine Cabana (ALTEN, Toulouse). His projects span biometric certification, latent space manipulation, and 3D mesh evaluation, often in collaboration with institutions in Canada, Norway, and Morocco.

• Biometrics
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Marina L. Gavrilova is a Professor at the University of Calgary, Canada. Her research focuses on biometric systems, computer vision, and machine learning with an emphasis on multimodal recognition and security applications. She has authored numerous publications in top journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in fields like emotion-aware de-identification, generative adversarial networks, and ethical AI frameworks in healthcare. Her work spans social behavioral biometrics, gait recognition, masked face recognition, and aesthetic-based person identification. Key contributions include frameworks for ethical AI in care systems, fusion algorithms for multi-biometric systems, and innovations in visual and audio signal processing. Collaborations with experts like Osvaldo Gervasi, Jon G. Rokne, and Padma Polash Paul highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Publications emphasize practical applications such as privacy-preserved biometrics, emotion detection from social media, and adaptive systems for template aging. Despite no explicit mention of grants or labs, her extensive co-author network and frequent citations indicate significant academic influence.

• Rococo art
• Women artists
• Gendering of aesthetic culture
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Melissa Hyde is Professor and Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the University of Florida's College of the Arts, School of Art and Art History. She holds a PhD in Art History from UC Berkeley and an honorary doctorate from Colorado College. Specializing in 18th-19th century European art, her research examines gender, identity, and cultural contexts in visual culture. Education: PhD, History of Art, University of California, Berkeley Honorary Doctorate, Colorado College (History major) Hyde's research explores Rococo aesthetics, women artists, color symbolism, and self-portraiture through interdisciplinary frameworks. She has curated major exhibitions like Becoming a Woman in the Age of Enlightenment and collaborates internationally. Her scholarship reinterprets gender dynamics in art historical narratives. Publication analysis reveals sustained focus on 18th-century French art, particularly: gender representation in portraiture; women artists' professional strategies; Rococo revivalism; and color politics. Recent work engages with contemporary artists reinterpreting historical techniques. Awards: UF Research Foundation Professor (twice) UF Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars (2018) COTA Outstanding Doctoral Mentoring Award (2022) Mellor Prize, National Museum of Women in the Arts (2009) CASVA Senior Fellowship (2020) Advised 9 PhD students including current advisees and completed dissertations on feminist art history, portraiture politics, and cross-cultural representation. Secured grants from Getty Research Institute, Clark Art Institute, and AAUW. Directed the Harn Eminent Scholar Chair Lecture Series and served as President of ASECS and HECAA. Leads research initiatives on women artists through the Getty-sponsored Illuminating Women Artists publication series.