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Samantha JonesView profile

Lecturer

Charles Sturt UniversityAustralia

Samantha Jones is a Lecturer in Policing Studies and Terrorism and Intelligence at Charles Sturt University's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, serving as Discipline Lead for the Bachelor of Policing and Bachelor of Policing-Investigations programs. Her expertise spans terrorism analysis, intelligence operations, and criminology with emphasis on counter-terrorism strategy development. Her research focuses on evolutionary profiling of terrorist cells through transhistorical, cross-cultural, and transnational frameworks. She actively investigates right-wing extremism, biological terrorism, state-sanctioned terrorism, femicide patterns, and Australian serial homicides. This interdisciplinary approach integrates criminology, political science, and forensic methodologies to address contemporary security challenges. Recent publications demonstrate concentrated exploration of femicide profiling techniques across cultural contexts, far-right extremism in American politics, counter-terrorism legislation, and police training innovations. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in law enforcement education and policy development. Dr. Jones teaches postgraduate intelligence disciplines and undergraduate Terrorism Awareness courses while providing specialist instruction on serial homicide investigations. She maintains active professional engagement through government consulting, industry advisement, and media commentary on security matters.

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Stefania ConsonniView profile

Professor

University of BergamoItaly

Stefania Consonni is a Professor at the University of Bergamo, affiliated with the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. She holds a PhD in Text Theory and Analysis and is recognized for her extensive research in narratology, semiotics, and intermedial studies. Her scholarly focus encompasses the theory and history of the novel, aesthetics, visual culture, and the morphology of genres across literary, artistic, and media texts. Education: PhD in Text Theory and Analysis Research Interests: Consonni's research delves into the intersections of narrative theory, semiotics, and visual culture. She explores how stories are constructed and understood across different media, including literature, film, and digital platforms. Her work on narratology examines the structural and temporal aspects of storytelling, while her studies in semiotics investigate the interplay between verbal and visual languages. Her publications reflect a deep engagement with modern and contemporary culture, analyzing texts from an intersemiotic and intermedial perspective. Notable works include Geometries of Time. The Eighteenth-Century English Novel (2012) and the forthcoming The Line and the Letter. A Structural Analysis of Beauty (2025). Teaching and Advising: Consonni teaches a range of courses, including "English Language II (English in Intercultural Contexts)" and "Theory and Technique of Narrative." She actively advises students on final projects and theses, emphasizing rigorous academic standards and the use of APA formatting. Her office hours are held weekly, and she encourages continuous engagement with students throughout their research process. Contact: Email: stefania.consonni@unibg.it

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Renée Lambert-BrétièreView profile

Associate Professor

Boston CollegeUnited States

Renée Lambert-Brétière is an Associate Professor of Linguistics, French, and Intercultural Communication at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She specializes in documenting endangered languages and cross-linguistic typology, with a focus on Fon (Benin), Kwoma (Papua New Guinea), and Innu (Canada). Education: Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Université du Québec à Montréal Master of Arts in Linguistics, Université du Québec à Montréal Master of Advanced Studies in Theoretical, Descriptive, and Computational Linguistics, Université de Paris Doctor of Philosophy, Université de Lyon Her research integrates functional-cognitive linguistics with community-engaged methodologies to analyze typologically diverse languages. She investigates polysynthetic morphology (Innu), serial verb constructions (Fon), and language revitalization strategies, particularly through democratizing digital documentation tools for Indigenous communities. Recent publications and conferences highlight her work on Kwoma identity, Innu clause chaining, and Fon grammaticalization. She collaborates with scholars like Lynn Drapeau and Claire Lefebvre, emphasizing Construction Grammar and typological frameworks. Her projects, such as the Documentation linguistique de l’innu featured in The Academic Minute , address ethical challenges in language documentation and leverage technology to bridge gaps between researchers and Indigenous speakers. Key affiliations include UMBC’s Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication. She teaches courses like Syntax , Linguistic Typology , and Contact Languages , reflecting her expertise in language structure, sociopolitical contexts, and creole genesis.

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Tobias WeinertView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Dr. Tobias Weinert is a Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator (PI) at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory of Biomolecular Research . His work focuses on advancing time-resolved serial crystallography at synchrotrons and X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs) to study protein structural dynamics, particularly enzymes. He integrates computational tools like dimensionality reduction and machine learning with experimental methods to resolve transient structural states under functionally relevant conditions. Senior Scientist & PI at PSI Active in serial crystallography and method development His research emphasizes designing triggering strategies for non-photoactive proteins, enabling controlled molecular process initiation. He also supports serial crystallography activities at PSI’s Laboratory of Biomolecular Research (LBR), contributing expertise in experimental design, data acquisition, and processing. Key publications highlight applications in enzyme mechanisms , photoreceptors , and time-resolved structural analysis , with a focus on bridging experimental and computational approaches. Recent articles demonstrate trends in serial synchrotron crystallography , light-activated proteins , and X-ray free-electron laser applications , often addressing conformational changes and kinetic modeling.

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Valérie PanneelsView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Dr. Valérie Panneels is a Senior Scientist at the Laboratory of Biomolecular Research within the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland. Her research focuses on the structural dynamics of integral membrane proteins, particularly G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and light-sensitive pumps, using advanced biophysical techniques. Her primary research interests include: Molecular mechanisms of cellular signal transduction via receptors and transporters Structural characterization of membrane proteins using X-ray free electron lasers (SwissFEL), synchrotrons, and electron microscopy Development of methodologies for membrane protein expression, purification, and crystallization Time-resolved studies of photoreceptor dynamics at femtosecond-to-millisecond timescales Dr. Panneels' publications demonstrate a consistent focus on time-resolved structural biology of photoreceptive proteins, with recurring themes in rhodopsin dynamics, bacteriorhodopsin photocycles, and innovative crystallography methods. Her work frequently employs cutting-edge X-ray sources and contributes to methodological advances in membrane protein studies. She leads research projects at PSI's biomolecular laboratory, collaborating with international teams on structural biology initiatives involving synchrotron radiation and free-electron laser facilities.

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Ching-Ju TsaiView profile

Researcher

Paul Scherrer InstituteSwitzerland

Dr. Ching-Ju Tsai is a Research Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, affiliated with the Laboratory of Biomolecular Research. Her work focuses on G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and their role in signal transduction, employing advanced structural biology techniques like X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). Research Highlights: Deciphering GPCR-G protein coupling selectivity, structural characterization of bistable rhodopsins, and development of novel crystallization supports. Technical Expertise: X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, biochemical techniques, serial femtosecond crystallography, and membrane protein stabilization. The trends in her recent publications emphasize structural insights into GPCR activation mechanisms, chemokine receptor signaling, and methodological advances in membrane protein crystallography. Her work bridges structural biology and pharmacology, targeting GPCRs as key drug discovery elements. PhD Supervision: Lea Jänisch (ETH Zurich, 2024–present) Oliver Miguel Tejero (ETH Zurich, 2020–2024) Filip Karol Pamula (ETH Zurich, 2017–2021)

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Charlotte MelanderView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of GothenburgSweden

Charlotte Melander is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Social Work, University of Gothenburg, where she has been working as a lecturer and researcher since completing her PhD in 2009. Her academic career focuses on the intersection of migration, family dynamics, and social work practice, particularly examining transnational social contexts and care systems for migrant children and families. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Work from Gothenburg University (2009) Bachelor degree in Social Work from Lund University (1997) Charlotte's research primarily investigates migrant families and their children within transnational social contexts. She examines care and social support systems within migrant families both locally and across borders, with particular attention to unaccompanied children in the Gothenburg region and children serving as young carers in Sweden. Her methodological approach often combines qualitative interviews with visual techniques to explore the complex social worlds of migrant children and families. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on transnational childhood experiences, with recent work examining language brokering as care, transnational friendships, and the role of religious communities in migrant integration. The research consistently employs innovative visual methodologies and focuses on Central and Eastern European migration to Sweden, particularly from Poland and Romania. Charlotte actively participates in multiple research networks, including the Nordic research network 'Significant Others' funded by NOS-HS, the Global Childhood Research Network, and the Swedish Network for Family and Kinship Studies. She coordinates a local network of researchers and social workers focused on social work and migration at Gothenburg University and University West, and is connected to the Centre of Global Migration at Gothenburg University. She currently teaches at both bachelor and master levels, with courses focusing on social work and migration, family dynamics, children and parenting, antiracist social work, and transnational perspectives on families. She supervises students at all academic levels, from bachelor to PhD, and has been involved in multiple research projects funded by organizations including FORTE and the Swedish Research Council.

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Chris SmithView profile

Associate Professor

University of TorontoCanada

Chris Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, affiliated with both the Mississauga (UTM) and St. George (UTSG) campuses. His office locations include Maanjiwe nendamowinan building at UTM and 700 University Avenue (17th floor) at UTSG. Contact is available via email at cm.smith@utoronto.ca, and additional professional details can be found through his institutional profiles. Professor Smith's research spans multiple interconnected domains: Core methodologies : Computational/quantitative analysis and historical research methods Thematic focus : Crime dynamics, gender studies, and urban sociology Specialized areas : Organized crime networks, feminist criminology, police violence, illicit markets, and social inequality His publications demonstrate consistent emphasis on structural analysis of crime through social network methodologies, with evolving focus on intersectional perspectives (gender, race, sexuality) in policing and intimate relationships. Recent works show increased attention to LGBTQ+ communities and policy impact studies. No scientific awards, student advisees, research grants, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available sources.

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Peter LovibondView profile

Professor

University of New South WalesAustralia

Professor Peter Lovibond is affiliated with the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) . His research focuses on associative learning and its applications to clinical disorders such as anxiety and addiction. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of cognitive processes like reasoning and expectancy in learning mechanisms. PhD in Psychology, UNSW, 1980 MSc in Clinical Psychology, UNSW, 1985 His work bridges classical Pavlovian conditioning with modern cognitive theory, emphasizing the abstract and complex nature of human learning. Recent publications explore topics like inhibitory learning , generalization , and causal reasoning . Research grants include funding from the ARC and NHMRC . Professor Lovibond supervises graduate students such as David Ng (PhD on false beliefs) and Michelle Satkunarajah (MSc on eyeblink conditioning). He is a Fellow of multiple prestigious societies, including the Australian Psychological Society and Association for Psychological Science . He maintains the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) website, a widely used tool in clinical assessment. His leadership roles at UNSW include Deputy Dean of Science (2009–2016) and Acting Dean of Science (2016–2017).

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Timothy NealView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of New South WalesAustralia

Dr Timothy Neal is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and a member of the Institute for Climate Risk & Response at the University of New South Wales. His work integrates panel data econometrics , machine learning , and climate change economics to address critical issues in environmental, agricultural, and behavioral economic research. Current research includes Modeling the economic implications of climate change Exploring synergies between machine learning and econometric methods Analyzing climate impacts on agricultural productivity Investigating behavioral responses during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic Assessing child labor effects on cognitive development His recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate expertise in areas such as Instrumental variable analysis Regression discontinuity designs Comparative modeling techniques Environmental policy evaluation Consumer behavior in pandemics Climate risk assessment Scientific recognitions include Paul Bourke Award for Early Career Research (2021) Contact: timothy.neal@unsw.edu.au Media appearances: 'Panic index' analysis (The Sydney Morning Herald, 2020) Climate policy commentary (The Conversation, 2020)

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Colin CliffordView profile

Professor

University of New South WalesAustralia

Colin Clifford is a Professor at the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales. His laboratory investigates vision, contextual effects on perception, and the neural basis of visual awareness. His academic credentials include a PhD from University College London (1994–1996), an MSc from Sussex University (1991–1992), and an MA from Pembroke College, Cambridge (1985–1989). Clifford's research explores visual perception, neural coding, gaze processing, and sensory adaptation. His work emphasizes how context modulates perception and how visual awareness links to underlying neural mechanisms, spanning topics like face perception, motion processing, and geometric illusions. His publications reveal a focus on gaze perception, facial processing, motion adaptation, and perceptual illusions. Trends include neural and behavioral studies of visual biases, contextual modulation, and ecological aspects of vision. Scientific Awards: Future Fellowship (2011–2015) for research on parallel and generative binding in human visual cortex Grants & Advising: National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant (2012–2014): Functional anisotropies in orientation and motion processing Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2012–2014): Gaze perception and adaptation He leads a vision research laboratory investigating neural and perceptual aspects of visual processing.

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Jose E Schutt-AineView profile

Professor

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUnited States

Jose E Schutt-Aine is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering. With an office in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Building and contactable at jesa@illinois.edu, he has established himself as a leading researcher in high-speed digital systems and signal integrity. His research focuses on critical challenges in modern high-speed communication systems, particularly addressing the bottleneck created by limited physical interconnect resources against growing data throughput demands. Dr. Schutt-Aine's work spans machine learning applications for system modeling, signal integrity CAD tools, high-performance electromagnetic modeling, X-parameter simulation, and mixed-signal design. The trajectory of his recent publications demonstrates a clear evolution toward machine learning applications for high-speed link modeling and signal integrity analysis, while maintaining strong foundations in electromagnetic modeling and circuit simulation techniques. His work consistently addresses the critical challenge of increasing data throughput requirements against physical limitations of interconnect systems. IEEE Fellow (2007) for contributions to modeling and simulation of distributed circuits with applications to signal integrity Multiple Best Paper Awards at IEEE conferences (EPEPS-2014, EDAPS-2013, EPEPS-2013, EPEPS-2011) CPMT-IEEE Education Award (1998) NSF MRI Award (1991) NASA Faculty Award for Research (1992) Dr. Schutt-Aine has advised over 50 graduate students through their PhD and MS theses, covering topics from latency insertion methods to machine learning applications in signal integrity. His research has been supported by various grants focusing on power delivery for AI systems, heterogeneous integration, and advanced circuit simulation techniques. He leads research in the Electromagnetics Laboratory at UIUC, where his team develops innovative solutions for next-generation high-speed communication challenges.

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Alex CsiszarView profile

Professor

Harvard UniversityUnited States

Alex Csiszar is a Professor at the Department of the History of Science, Harvard University , and serves as Director of Graduate Studies . His research bridges Book History , Media Studies , and Science & Technology Studies , focusing on how scientific formats (journals, databases, lists) shape knowledge validation and trust in science. Harvard University History of Science Department Professor, Director of Graduate Studies His work interrogates the interplay between scientific authorship and institutional credibility. Key publications include his 2018 book The Scientific Journal and essays on peer review , bibliometrics , and algorithmic judgment in scholarly communication. Recent articles explore the transformation of knowledge systems through digital tools and historical precedents for AI in academic publishing. He teaches courses like History of Science 100 and Algorithms , emphasizing information ethics and media epistemology . His full publications list includes studies on scientific periodicals , datafication , and histories of retraction . He is active on Bluesky ( @alexcsiszar.bsky.social ) and collaborates on projects like the Design Justice AI network .

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Kathryn WhiteView profile

Researcher

Newcastle UniversityUnited Kingdom

Kathryn White is a Researcher at Newcastle University, focusing on diabetic nephropathy, mitochondrial biology, and retinal development. Her work spans cellular ultrastructure analysis, stem cell-derived organoid modeling, and therapeutic approaches for genetic disorders like Joubert syndrome. Collaborated on mitochondrial morphology studies in diabetes and skeletal muscle Developed protocols for retinal organoid differentiation Explored gene therapies for ciliopathies Her scientific contributions include studies on diabetic kidney disease mechanisms, retinal regeneration, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Recent publications highlight her expertise in quantitative 3D imaging and translational therapies. She received the EFSD/Merck travel fellowship for young scientists in 2000. Current research involves collaborations with multidisciplinary teams in nephrology, ophthalmology, and mitochondrial medicine.

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Moritz BaßlerView profile

Professor

University of MünsterGermany

Professor Moritz Baßler, born in 1962, is a distinguished scholar of Modern German Literature at the University of Münster's Institute of German Studies. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including the International University Bremen where he served as Professor of Literature until 2005. Baßler maintains an active presence with office hours scheduled through summer semester 2025, demonstrating his continued engagement in academic life. Baßler's research focuses on the intersection of literary tradition and contemporary cultural phenomena, with particular expertise in realism, literary theory, and the relationship between high literature and popular culture. His scholarly approach bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary media studies, creating innovative frameworks for understanding narrative evolution. His publications reveal consistent thematic interests across decades, with recent work examining postdigital literature, the aesthetics of waste, NPC representations in contemporary fiction, and the structural analysis of anthology television series. These investigations demonstrate his ability to connect classical literary scholarship with emerging cultural forms, particularly in how contemporary narrative techniques draw from historical traditions while adapting to modern media environments. Baßler's academic leadership extends to his role as co-founder of the influential journal POP – Culture and Criticism (since 2012), which has become a key platform for interdisciplinary scholarship on popular culture. His editorial work spans numerous significant volumes addressing topics from pop literature to literary modernism. His teaching and research activities reflect a commitment to understanding how literature functions within broader cultural contexts, particularly examining the 'International Style' of contemporary narrative that balances accessibility with artistic ambition. Baßler's work consistently challenges conventional boundaries between academic literary studies and popular cultural forms, creating productive dialogues between these often-separated domains.

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