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Damir IsovicView profile

Associate Professor

• Real-Time Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Scheduling Algorithms
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Damir Isovic is an Associate Professor and Vice-Chancellor for Internationalization at Mälardalen University's Academy of Innovation, Design and Technology. Previously, he served as Dean of the School of Innovation, Design and Engineering. His roles include leadership in academic administration and participation in national boards. He holds a PhD and has extensive international teaching experience. Research focuses on real-time systems, embedded systems design, and scheduling algorithms. Notable contributions include seminal work in real-time scheduling recognized by the IEEE Technical Community on Real-Time Systems. He has organized major conferences and delivered keynotes globally. His publications emphasize hybrid scheduling approaches, real-time operating systems (RTOS), media processing in resource-constrained systems, and MPEG standards. Recent work integrates memetic algorithms with fuzzy controllers and explores multi-core scheduling fairness. His research bridges theoretical scheduling models with practical embedded system implementations. No scientific awards explicitly listed in the text. Advising activities include supervising PhD students, though specific names are not provided. Lab affiliations include the Division of Networked and Embedded Systems, where he develops frameworks like GENESIS for embedded system engineering. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships in education and technology development.

• STEM Education
• Mathematics Education
• Interdisciplinary Learning
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Professor Lyn English is a leading academic in STEM and mathematics education at Queensland University of Technology's College of Education, Department of Curriculum. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches, particularly integrating engineering and data science into early years education. She has authored or co-edited numerous books and journal articles, emphasizing the role of design-based problem solving and mathematical modeling in fostering critical thinking. English has contributed extensively to curriculum frameworks, including the 'Pattern and Structure Mathematics Awareness Program' (PASMAP), and has explored gender dynamics in mathematics achievement. She collaborates with institutions globally, such as Routledge, Springer, and the Australian Council for Educational Research, to advance educational methodologies. Her work highlights the importance of bridging theory and practice in STEM education. English’s research spans cognitive development in statistical and probabilistic reasoning, foundational mathematical concepts in primary education, and teacher professional development. She advocates for accelerating students' learning through innovative curricula like the RAMR framework and has conducted studies on pedagogical practices in diverse educational settings. Her edited volumes, including Handbook of International Research in Mathematics Education and Ways of Thinking in STEM-based Problem Solving , consolidate cutting-edge perspectives in the field. English’s contributions to conferences and symposia underscore her commitment to advancing STEM integration and addressing challenges in mathematics education research.

Katherine Mason CramerView profile

Professor

• LGBTQ+ Education
• English Education
• Teacher Preparation Programs
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Dr. Katherine Mason Cramer is a Professor and Program Chair for Middle/Secondary English Education at Wichita State University's School of Education. Her work focuses on affirming LGBTQ+ identities, inclusive pedagogy, and leveraging Young Adult Literature (YAL) to address gender diversity and intersectional identities in educational settings. She leads initiatives to disrupt heteronormative school cultures and develop queer-inclusive curricula. Education background: Holds a Ph.D., with expertise in English education and teacher preparation. Professional roles include program leadership, curriculum development, and fostering collaboration between university and K-12 educators. Research emphasizes LGBTQ+ representation in literature, teacher training for inclusive practices, and leveraging YA narratives to address societal issues. Key themes include queer youth visibility, intersectional identities, and creating safe educational spaces. Publications consistently address LGBTQ+ topics across education and literature, with recent work exploring transgender identities in middle grades texts and queer narratives in sports contexts. Her 2023-2024 articles highlight professional development strategies and curriculum integration of inclusive materials. No awards listed in available materials. Active in service roles related to teacher education program coordination and K-12/university partnerships. Operates from Hubbard Hall on Wichita State's main campus, coordinating initiatives that bridge theory and practice in English education. Engages in continuous program improvement through reflective pedagogical frameworks and digital tool integration.

• Neurosymbolic AI
• Answer Set Programming
• Visual Question Answering
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Nelson Nicolas Higuera Ruiz is a PreDoc Researcher at the Vienna University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics' Knowledge-Based Systems research group. His work bridges logic programming and deep learning for explainable AI. Research Focus: Neurosymbolic AI, Visual Question Answering (VQA), Answer Set Programming (ASP), and hybrid reasoning systems Projects: Leads optimization research in the LCS (2017–2025) project, developing neurosymbolic approaches for intelligent systems Key Contributions: Pioneering adaptive large-neighbourhood search algorithms for ASP optimization, modular neurosymbolic architectures, and contrastive explainability frameworks for VQA Collaborations: Active in international workshops and conferences including IJCAI, AAAI, and CLeaR, frequently collaborating with researchers like Thomas Eiter and Johannes Oetsch Publications: Focus on neurosymbolic integration, optimization algorithms, and explainability across AI, logic programming, and computer vision domains

Jedediah E. BlantonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Education-Based High School Sport
• Leadership Development Through Athletics
• Life Skills Development in Sport
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Jedediah E. Blanton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies at the University of Tennessee, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences . He serves as the Director of the PASS Research Team in the Applied Sport Psychology Laboratory and teaches courses such as Introduction to Sport Psychology, Exercise Psychology, and Psychosocial Aspects of Youth Sport. PhD in Kinesiology (Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity), Michigan State University MS in Kinesiology (Sport Psychology), Georgia Southern University BA in Sports Administration, Fort Lewis College His research focuses on education-based high school sports , exploring how athletics can foster leadership and life skills. He has pioneered curriculum design and pedagogical approaches to enhance college student learning, including gamified grading systems and online leadership training programs. Recent publications examine topics like goal-setting in course onboarding, gamification in higher education, and the role of relationship quality in athlete development. Blanton emphasizes the application of self-determination theory to teaching, aiming to cultivate intrinsic motivation in students. 2024 - Faculty Innovators Award, Teaching & Learning Innovation 2022 - Exceptional Faculty Service Award, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences 2019 - Graduate Professor of the Year, University of Tennessee 2018 - George F. Brady Teaching Award, Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies Blanton advises graduate students in kinesiology and has mentored projects related to leadership development in club soccer, team captain training, and minor league baseball leadership. His work bridges theoretical frameworks from skill acquisition and practical applications in sport settings.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Technology for Elderly Care
• User-Centered Design
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Aino Ahtinen is a University Lecturer in Computing Sciences at Tampere University's Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. Her work focuses on human-robot interaction, particularly in educational and healthcare contexts. She has extensive experience designing socially assistive robots, wellness technologies, and participatory design frameworks for diverse populations including older adults, children, and professionals. Her research emphasizes co-learning models involving social robots, accessibility in senior-robot interactions, and the integration of robotics into primary education and workplace well-being. Notable projects include the ROBOTOUR co-learning initiative for seniors and ROBOCAMP programs for youth. She has pioneered studies on robot literacy metrics and ethical design considerations in social robotics. Dr. Ahtinen has contributed to over 60 peer-reviewed publications since 2003, with recent work focusing on robot-assisted physical activity, privacy-aware robotic systems, and cross-generational technology education. Her research bridges human-computer interaction, gerontechnology, and educational technology, consistently prioritizing user-centered design principles.

Emily BouckView profile

Professor

• Special Education
• Mathematics Education
• Technology in Education
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Emily Bouck is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the College of Education, Michigan State University. Her research focuses on mathematics education for students with disabilities and at-risk populations, emphasizing response to intervention (RtI), virtual manipulatives, and technology integration. She holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Her work addresses instructional strategies for students with disabilities, including virtual manipulatives, non-immersive VR, and evidence-based practices in math interventions. Key areas include life skills development, transition planning for students with intellectual disabilities, and online education post-pandemic. Bouck’s research spans elementary to secondary levels and explores topics like fraction instruction, algebra support, and computational fluency through games and technology. Bouck advocates for inclusive education practices and has contributed to systematic reviews on math interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities. Her studies often compare virtual and concrete manipulatives, emphasizing accessibility and generalization of skills. Recent work highlights the use of video modeling, schema-based instruction, and collaborative teacher leadership in special education settings. Her role as Associate Dean for Research underscores her commitment to advancing research in special education policies, transition services, and technology-driven solutions for students with extensive support needs.

• Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Quality Improvement in Healthcare
• Sepsis Management
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Sarah Kandil, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Critical Care) at Yale School of Medicine and a pediatric intensivist at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH). She specializes in pediatric critical care medicine, sedation services, and quality improvement initiatives. Dr. Kandil holds leadership roles as Deputy Quality and Safety Officer at YNHCH and has spearheaded collaborative projects to improve outcomes in pediatric sepsis, reduce CLABSI rates, and optimize antibiotic timing in critically ill children. Education: MD from McGill University (2004), residency at Baystate Children’s Hospital (2008), fellowship at Yale SOM (2011). Her research focuses on systematic methods for quality improvement, sepsis care protocols, and metabolic changes during critical illness. Notable contributions include the Transport Risk Assessment in Pediatrics (TRAP) score for transport triage and studies on glucose control in PICU patients. Key Awards: 2011 Travel Award (Eastern Society of Pediatric Research), 2010 Best Research Abstract (AAP Transport Medicine Section). Leads the IPSO Collaborative to reduce pediatric sepsis mortality. Developed the CLABSI Rapid Response Team to proactively address infection risks. Published extensively on pediatric sepsis, antibiotic timing, and quality improvement strategies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Program and the Quality and Safety Division at YNHCH.

Simone MarinoView profile

Research Fellow

• Ethnic Identity Construction
• Dementia Care for Migrant Populations
• Music and Narrative Interventions
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Dr Simone Marino is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Edith Cowan University's School of Education, collaborating with Professor Narelle Lemon on the Citizen Wellbeing Scientist Project. His interdisciplinary work bridges gerontology, anthropology, and music therapy to address migrant wellbeing, particularly focusing on dementia care through cultural engagement. His research centers on ethnic identity construction among Italian-Australian communities and innovative interventions like Comusichiamo —a music and narrative engagement program using home languages, life soundtracks, and storytelling to support migrants with dementia and their caregivers. As Music & Cultural Engagement Consultant for WA InCasa Aged Care, he implements culturally responsive care models informed by his ethnographic expertise. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in migrant wellbeing , dementia interventions , and cultural identity transmission . His work increasingly integrates multi-modal approaches, with recent publications emphasizing practical applications in aged care settings amid contemporary challenges like pandemic restrictions. TASA Sociology in Action Bursary (2024) Inpress Magazine Autori in Viaggio Prize for ethnographic research (2020) ACIS Honorary Research Fellow Award (2020-2023) TASA Precarious Work Conference Scholarship (2019) Three Minutes Thesis Competition Finalist (2015) Marino co-leads major research initiatives including the $1.48M NHMRC-funded BEFRIENDING WITH GENIE project addressing dementia care for culturally diverse populations, and the Let's Sing Together intervention combating social isolation among older migrants. His community engagement extends through WA InCasa Aged Care and the SAGE Futures Lab, where he develops practical applications of his theoretical work on cultural wellbeing. As an Adjunct Research Fellow at ECU's SAGE Futures Lab, he contributes to collaborative research on social ageing while maintaining active roles in the Australian Association of Gerontology, Australian Anthropological Society, and Asian Australian Studies Research Network.

Anke I. LiefbroerView profile

Professor

• Spiritual Care
• Chaplaincy
• Interfaith Dialogue
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Prof. dr. Anke I. Liefbroer is a Professor by special appointment in Religion and Practice at Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, Tilburg University. She focuses on interfaith spiritual care, palliative care dynamics, and the intersection of psychiatry and theology. Her work emphasizes narrative approaches to spiritual well-being and the impact of religious diversity in healthcare settings. Her research explores chaplaincy practices, faith-concordance in therapeutic relationships, and the methodological challenges in studying nonreligion. She has led projects like PLOEG-2 (focusing on palliative care) and contributed to initiatives like the Interfaith Leadership Program Emoena. She serves on editorial boards (e.g., Tijdschrift Psyche & Geloof ) and advisory bodies like the Kenniscentrum voor levensbeschouwing en geestelijke volksgezondheid. Recent studies include analyzing fundamentalism conceptualizations, evaluating spiritual care interventions, and examining client-clinician dynamics in faith-diverse contexts. Her 2025 inaugural speech Met je ziel onder je arm addresses spiritual well-being in secular societies. She was awarded Tilburg University's Teacher of the Year (2023) for integrating academic and practical work. Key research themes include: spiritual care mechanisms, interfaith dialogue in healthcare, and the role of narrative therapy in palliative care. Over 50 publications span peer-reviewed articles, books, and edited volumes, with frequent contributions to Politics and Religion , Palliative Medicine , and Pastoral Psychology .

• Inclusive Education
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Access to Mainstream Services
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Dr. Ana Garcia Melgar is a Lecturer in Disabilities and Inclusive Education at the School of Education, La Trobe University, Australia. She also holds a Research Fellow position at the Living with Disability Research Centre at the same institution, demonstrating her dual commitment to teaching and research in inclusive education and disability support. Her educational background includes a PhD and a Master of Education from La Trobe University, and a Bachelor of Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. She is fluent in Spanish and English, enabling broad academic collaboration. Ana's research is centered on inclusive education, with a strong focus on reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, peer mentoring, and access to mainstream services. She has developed a peer-assisted learning framework grounded in cognitive and social learning theories, which has been applied in programs like the Peer Learning Advisers (PLA) at La Trobe and In2Science mentoring. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to improve teacher capacity and educational equity. Her recent research outputs reveal a consistent trend in evaluating inclusive practices through mixed-methods and experimental designs. She has contributed significantly to the development and validation of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education (RAIE) rating scale and has explored online training interventions for educators. Her publications span topics including co-teaching, AAC research in schools, collaborative team approaches, and peer mentoring across school and university contexts. Reliability Testing of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education Rating Scale (2024) Toward the Improvement of Inclusive Education via Online Intervention (2023) Collaborative team approaches to supporting inclusion (2022) Peer assisted academic support: mentors’ and mentees’ experiences (2021) Ana has served as a program evaluator for large-scale educational initiatives in Victoria, including school improvement and teacher education programs. She is currently leading a research evaluation of the 'Passions & Pathways' program for Goldfields LLEN and is supported by a grant from the Bertalli Family Foundation (2023–2027), indicating sustained funding for her work. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary teams including the Living with Disability Research Centre and has collaborated extensively with colleagues such as Teresa Iacono, Julie Spong, and Kathy Bagley. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), underscoring its societal impact.

Daniel FruminView profile

Assistant Professor

• Logic
• Type Theory
• Program Verification
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Daniel Frumin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fundamental Computing Science at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Bernoulli Institute. His research focuses on Logic, Type Theory, and Program Verification, with a particular emphasis on formal methods for concurrency, type systems, and homotopy type theory. He has contributed to foundational work in denotational semantics, modular programming language design, and mechanized verification of concurrent systems. His expertise includes the application of logical frameworks to concurrency models, such as ReLoC (Relational Logic for Concurrent Programming) and the integration of type theories with operational semantics. Recent work explores guarded interaction trees, interval domains in homotopy type theory, and compositional security properties for fine-grained systems. Frumin has published extensively in top-tier venues like ESOP, CONCUR, and ACM POPL, with peer-reviewed contributions on topics ranging from bunched implications in session-based concurrency to formal verification of data structures like concurrent queues. His research often bridges theoretical computer science and practical formal verification, leveraging tools like Coq for mechanized proofs. Collaborations include projects with institutions such as Aarhus University (Denmark) and the University of Bologna, focusing on univalent foundations, categorical semantics, and security verification. His work is supported by grants from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and industry partnerships like Meta's Folly Library verification efforts. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Bernoulli Institute's Formal Methods Group and the Univalent Foundations initiative. His research group specializes in applying type-theoretic and categorical methods to concurrency and verification challenges.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Social Robotics
• Group Dynamics
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Sarah Gillet is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Division of Robotics, Perception, and Learning at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, where she focuses on developing social robot behaviors to foster collaboration and inclusion in human groups. Her research addresses challenges like in-group favoritism through computational approaches to shape group interactions. She holds a Doctoral Thesis (2024) titled Computational Approaches to Interaction-Shaping Robotics . Her work emphasizes group dynamics , robot-mediated inclusion , and pedagogical robotics , particularly in children and adolescent populations. Key areas include gaze behavior analysis, equitable participation promotion, and social robot roles such as mediators in educational settings. Dr. Gillet teaches the Social Robotics (DD2413) course and supervises master theses. Her recent publications explore robot gaze behaviors for participation balance, socially appropriate listening, and influence prediction models like RoSI. She actively participates in conferences like ACM/IEEE HRI and IEEE RO-MAN. Her research integrates computational methods with social science insights to design robots that actively improve human group interactions, with applications in education, collaboration, and bias mitigation.

Jonathan GloverView profile

Professor

• Financial Accounting & Auditing
• Managerial Accounting
• Corporate Governance
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Jonathan Glover is the George O. May Professor of Financial Accounting at Columbia Business School’s Accounting Division. His research focuses on the economics of accounting practices, including corporate financial reporting, governance, and incentive design. He holds editorial roles in journals like Foundations and Trends in Accounting and previously served as Head of the PhD Program at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. With over 50 publications, his work spans earnings management, managerial compensation, and multi-agent contracting. Glover earned his PhD from The Ohio State University (1992) and received the Beta Alpha Psi Alumnus of the Year Award (2016). His research interests include corporate governance mechanisms, the role of accounting in long-term firm performance, and the interplay between financial reporting standards and preparer behavior. Recent studies explore team incentives, diversity impacts on collusion prevention, and relational contracting dynamics. He has advised the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and contributed to debates on financial engineering’s regulatory challenges. Key awards include recognition for his academic contributions and editorial leadership. His courses focus on earnings quality and fundamental analysis for MBAs, and advanced topics in accounting economics for PhD students.

Mehmet Uğur KAHRAMANView profile

Assistant Professor

• Interior Design Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Design
• Sustainable Materials
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Mehmet Uğur KAHRAMAN is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Antalya Bilim University, where he has served since 2017. Previously, he held a faculty position at Kayseri Nuh Naci Yazgan University (2015–2017). His academic journey includes a Doctorate from Hacettepe University (Interior Architecture and Environmental Design), a Master of Design (Interior Design) from Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), and a Bachelor’s degree from Hacettepe University’s Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. Before academia, he worked as a construction site manager at KG Architecture in Istanbul, co-founded the food and beverage brand 'Shot&Bite' in Ankara, and later served as a designer at QUBİ Design Office. His research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into design education, neurocognitive aspects of spatial design, sustainable materials, and pedagogical innovations in interior architecture education. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from AI-driven furniture design to multisensory hospitality spaces. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, such as developing curriculum models for design studios and exploring waste-to-art construction techniques. KAHRAMAN’s studies also address health impacts of building materials and the psychological dimensions of housing during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. He maintains active research collaborations, particularly in Turkey and Australia, and has contributed to public infrastructure projects involving material conservation and adaptive reuse. His educational philosophy emphasizes student-centered learning, interdisciplinary approaches, and leveraging digital tools for contemporary design challenges.