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Mehera San RoqueView profile

Associate Professor

• Evidence Law
• Feminist Analysis of Law
• Law and Surveillance/Visual Cultures
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Associate Professor Mehera San Roque is affiliated with the School of Law, Society & Criminology at UNSW, specializing in evidence law, feminist legal analysis, and law's intersection with surveillance, visual cultures, and sound. Her research includes an ARC-funded project on deaf jurors' participation and collaborations with linguists, legal aid, and interpreters. She is a member of the Evidence-Based Forensics Initiative and the Australian Academy of Forensic Sciences Council. Research Interests: Her work spans cross-disciplinary projects in forensic science, identification evidence reliability, and legal safeguards. Notable projects include improving jury accessibility for deaf citizens and analyzing facial recognition technology's role in criminal trials. She emphasizes ethical and equitable legal practices, particularly in cases involving marginalized groups. Advising & Grants: Supervises research on juror decision-making biases and judicial social media impacts. Her ARC-funded work highlights collaborative approaches to legal challenges. Teaching includes courses on evidence law, criminal law, and forensic psychology. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Evidence-Based Forensics Initiative and interdisciplinary teams in law, psychology, and medicine to enhance evidence evaluation in trials.

Niels PeekView profile

Professor

• Health Informatics
• Translational Data Science
• Risk Prediction
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Niels Peek is Professor of Health Informatics in the Division of Informatics, Imaging & Data Sciences within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester. He serves as Director of the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation, Co-director of the International Centre for Translational Digital Health, and Digital Infrastructure Lead for the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre. His leadership extends to roles as Academic Lead for the North West Secure Data Environment and Theme Lead for Health and Care within Digital Futures. Peek holds a PhD in Computer Science from Utrecht University (2000) and MSc degrees in both Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the same institution (1994). His methodological expertise spans the design and evaluation of informatics interventions, computerized decision support systems, statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, qualitative research methods, and technology acceptance models. His research program focuses on translational data science applications in healthcare, particularly in risk prediction, personalized and precision medicine, patient safety, and managing patients with multiple conditions (multimorbidity). Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of AI and data science in clinical settings, with particular attention to electronic health records, clinical decision support, and the evaluation of digital health interventions across various healthcare contexts including primary care, hospital settings, and chronic disease management. Peek has received significant recognition for his contributions to the field: Fellow of the Alan Turing Institute Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics Fellow of the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics President of the Society for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (2013-2017) His editorial leadership includes serving as Associate Editor for BMJ Health & Care Informatics and on the editorial boards of npj Digital Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, and Health Data Science journals. He has secured substantial research funding including participation in the BHF Centre for Research Excellence 2024-2029 and leadership roles in multiple active projects focused on digital health, AI applications in medicine, and opioid management research. Peek leads the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation and co-directs the International Centre for Translational Digital Health, creating collaborative environments that bridge computer science, statistics, and clinical practice to develop practical healthcare solutions. His work contributes significantly to UN Sustainable Development Goals through the University of Manchester's research beacons in Digital Futures, Data Science and AI, Sustainable Futures, and Healthier Futures.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
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Federico Tavella is a Research Associate in Machine Learning and Robotics at The University of Manchester, affiliated with the CRADLE Robotics initiative. He holds a PhD from The University of Manchester (2023) and MSc/BSc degrees from Università degli Studi di Padova. His research focuses on AI, deep learning, reinforcement learning, and human-robot interaction. Teaching roles: Delivered courses like COMP34212 Cognitive Robotics and supervised labs. Grants: Awarded UK-Italy Trustworthy AI Programme (2023) and IEEE PROGRESS Grant (2022). Research interests span embodied AI, sign language acquisition for robots, and bio-cyber DNA storage systems. He has published extensively on topics like social robotics, multimodal learning, and threat detection in novel storage systems. Recent work includes computational models for theory of mind in social agents and generative approaches to abstract concept learning. Active in workshops/conferences such as DeepMind (2022), IEEE PROGRESS (2022), and the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI Inaugural Workshop (2022).

Elizabeth SchotterView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Language Processing
• Reading Comprehension
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Elizabeth Schotter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a core faculty member in the Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social program, where she conducts research at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience, and psycholinguistics. Her work is centered on understanding the neuro-cognitive mechanisms of language processing and reading comprehension, using methodologies such as eye tracking and EEG. Education: Ph.D. in (Cognitive) Psychology, University of California, San Diego (2013) M.A. in (Cognitive) Psychology, University of California, San Diego (2008) B.A.s in Psychology and Classics, Washington University in St. Louis (2007) Her research focuses on eye movements and cognition , language processing , visual processing , and reading . Using both behavioral and neurophysiological methods, she investigates how readers extract meaning from text, with particular interest in parafoveal processing, semantic integration, and the role of expectations during reading. Her lab, the EMaC Lab (Eye Movement and Cognition Laboratory), employs co-registration of eye tracking and EEG to gain deeper insights into real-time cognitive processing during natural reading. The recent publications (2018–2024) reflect a strong trajectory in experimental cognitive psychology, with a focus on parafoveal processing , phonological and orthographic preview benefits , semantic integration , and differences between hearing and deaf readers . These studies employ rigorous methods and are published in leading journals such as Journal of Experimental Psychology: General , Psychophysiology , and Brain & Language , indicating high scholarly impact. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Schotter actively mentors students, as evidenced by frequent co-authorship with graduate students on her publications. She teaches courses such as Psychology of Language (undergraduate), and graduate-level courses in Writing & Reviewing, Presentation & Data Visualization, and Eye Tracking Research. While specific grants are not listed, her sustained publication output suggests active external funding. She leads the EMaC Lab, which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on eye movements and cognition, supporting both theoretical and applied investigations into human language comprehension.

Ali FarzamniaView profile

Lecturer

• Signal Processing
• Bio-Medical Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Ali Farzamnia is a Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the Department of Engineering , School of Computing and Engineering , University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. He is actively involved in research and supervises PhD students. Research focus areas: Signal Processing, Deep Learning, and Wireless Communications His recent work demonstrates interdisciplinary applications of machine learning in diverse domains including sign language recognition, financial trading, agricultural stress detection, and software testing automation. Dr. Farzamnia employs cutting-edge techniques like third-generation transformers and few-shot learning frameworks in his research projects.

Adriana MajdzińskaView profile

Professor

• Sculpture
• Spatial Form
• Material-Based Art
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Adriana Majdzińska is a Polish Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk's Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia, where she has been professionally active since 2006. She earned her postdoctoral degree in 2019 and currently serves as Vice-Dean of the Sculpture Program. Her artistic practice combines sculpture, drawing, and social initiatives with materials like wood, metal, stone, and ceramics. Faculty: Sculpture and Intermedia University: Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk Academic Rank: Professor Current Vice-Dean of Sculpture Program Research & Practice Focus: She explores the harmony between content and form in sculpture, focusing on spatial forms where materials subordinate conceptual content. Her work spans classical sculpture, public installations, and experimental series like "Natural Killers" (2021) and "my truth/your truth" (2019), with themes addressing moral allegory, gender studies, and material philosophy. Scientific Contributions: Notable series include "Reliquaries" (2011), "Perygeum" (2018), and "Signum II" (2014). These works demonstrate her expertise in symbolic abstraction, material transformation, and conceptual continuity across multiple media platforms including wood, steel, concrete, and glass. Honors & Recognition: Recipient of 1998 Minister of Culture scholarship Gdańsk Society of Friends of Art Award (2000) Gold medal at Sculpture Salon in Warsaw (2003) Multiple Cultural Scholarships from City of Gdańsk Community Initiatives: Co-founder of WL4 Przestrzeń Sztuki artistic community in Gdańsk (2015-2017), and current President of WL4 Przestrzeń Sztuki Association. She has been actively involved in public art projects across Poland, Austria, and Finland.

Kalin StefanovView profile

Research Fellow

• Affective Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Accessible Computing
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Kalin Stefanov is an ARC DECRA Fellow and Research Fellow in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on Affective Computing, exploring systems that recognize and simulate human affects, with applications in social robotics, neurodiverse communication, and multimodal interaction. He has led projects on sign language translation and large-scale deepfake detection datasets. Key collaborations include work at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technologies and National Institute of Informatics. He has received accolades such as the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (2023) and Best Paper Awards (2019, 2024). His research also contributes to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through accessible technologies for neurodiverse groups and visually impaired learners. Projects include the 'Active Generation of fingerspelling in Australian Sign Language' and 'Research Towards automated Australian Sign Language translation,' funded by the Australian Research Council. Stefanov’s work spans AI ethics, multimodal data platforms (e.g., OpenSense), and systems for social signal processing in human-robot interaction.

William Arctander O’BrienView profile

Associate Professor

• Literature and Philosophy
• Romanticism
• Critical Theory
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William Arctander O’Brien is an Associate Professor of German and Comparative Literature at the University of California San Diego, affiliated with the Literature Department within the Division of Arts and Humanities. He joined UCSD in 1986 and holds a Ph.D. from The Humanities Center at Johns Hopkins University, alongside studies at the Universität Stuttgart and Université de Paris. His academic career includes teaching awards such as the UCSD Alumni Association Award for Distinguished Teaching (2005) and recognition from Revelle and Eleanor Roosevelt Colleges. His research focuses on Literature and Philosophy, Romanticism, and Critical Theory. Teaching spans Comparative Literature (Marx, Nietzsche, Freud, Frankfurt School), German Literature (Romanticism, Enlightenment, Novalis, Brecht), Literatures in English (Allen Ginsberg, Edgar Poe), and Cultural Studies (Bob Dylan). His current work includes a monograph *The Late Nietzsche*. Publications include *Novalis: Signs of Revolution* (Duke UP, 1995) and contributions to *The Oxford Handbook of European Romanticism* (2016). His scholarship explores themes like Novalis' symbolism, Romanticism boundaries, and textual deconstruction.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Graphics
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Yue Jiang is an incoming Assistant Professor at the University of Utah (Fall 2025) and is completing their PhD at Aalto University and the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI). Their research focuses on computational user interface understanding, eye tracking, and adaptive GUI layouts. They have held roles such as Accessibility Chair for CHI2023/2024 and have organized workshops on computational UI methodologies. Education : PhD in Intelligent Systems (Aalto University & FCAI, Finland) Visiting PhD Student (CMU's BIG Lab, 2024) Master's in Computer Graphics (UMD, USA) Bachelor's in Computer Science & Mathematics (U of Toronto, Canada) Research Interests : Developing human-centered technologies for adaptive UIs, eye tracking analysis, and AI-driven HCI. Key projects include Graph4GUI, EyeFormer, and computational methods for GUI layout optimization. Awards : Meta PhD Fellowship (2023-2025) Google Europe Students with Disabilities Scholarship (2022) CHI2022 Best Paper Honorable Mention Heidelberg Laureate Forum Young Researcher (2024) Service : PC Member for VL/HCC2025, CHI2026 Associate Chair for CHI2025/2026 Organized three Computational UI Workshops at CHI Labs & Collaborations : Collaborates with Prof. Jeffrey Bigham (CMU), Prof. Wolfgang Stuerzlinger (SFU), and Prof. Christof Lutteroth (U of Bath). Former internships at Apple AIML Lab and Adobe Research.

• Translation Studies
• Semiotics
• General Translation Theory
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Ritva Hartama-Heinonen serves as a Docent in Translation Studies at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Arts, Department of Finnish, Finno-Ugrian and Scandinavian Studies, and acts as Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Language Studies. Previously employed as a University Lecturer (Senior Lecturer) in Swedish Translation and Interpreting Studies from 2009 to 2023, she maintains active research and supervisory roles through her Docent Contract. Her research centers on semiotic approaches to translation, with pioneering work on intracultural translation dynamics in Finland's bilingual environment and Easy Language adaptation (covering both Easy Finnish and Easy Swedish). She investigates translator training methodology and Swedish translation studies, bridging theoretical frameworks like Charles S. Peirce's semeiotics with practical applications in accessibility-focused translation. Current projects emphasize multimodal translation strategies and knowledge transfer mechanisms. Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward accessibility-driven translation research, particularly analyzing Easy Language adaptation as intralingual translation. Her work consistently explores how semiotic theory informs translation strategies for bridging knowledge gaps in Finnish-Swedish contexts, with increasing focus on multimodal communication and sociocultural interventions. Hartama-Heinonen's scholarly recognition includes: Knight of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2022) The Pearl of Wisdom Award 2024 Golden Merit Badge of the Finnish Association of Translators and Interpreters (2023) Oscar's Prize in Semiotics (2021) Golden Merit Badge of the Scientific Community (2021) She actively supervises Master's theses in Translation and Interpreting (Swedish-Finnish and English-Finnish tracks) and contributes to major research initiatives including the ongoing 'Klart & Lätt' (Plain and Easy) project since 2022 and 'Selkokielelle kääntäminen' (Translation into Easy Language) since 2019. Her grant portfolio spans historical analyses of Swedish translation in Finland (1500-2000) and multimodality studies, demonstrating sustained funding for interdisciplinary work connecting semiotics with practical translation challenges. As a core contributor to the academic community, she organizes international symposia (including KäTu2025), serves on editorial boards, and conducts peer reviews, maintaining robust scholarly engagement across 242 recorded activities through 2025.

Laurence MeurantView profile

Researcher

• Sign Language Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics (French-LSFB)
• Corpus Linguistics
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Laurence Meurant is a Qualified Researcher at the University of Namur since 2011, leading the LSFB-Lab - the first and only research team dedicated to French Belgian Sign Language (LSFB). She has been instrumental in establishing sign language linguistics in the French-speaking Belgium region since her 2006 PhD thesis on gaze in LSFB. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in bilingual education, serving as scientific expert for Sainte-Marie Inclusive School since 2004. Education: Doctor of Letters (2006) from University of Namur Awards: Van Goethem-Brichant Prize (2004) Beloeil Clinic Prize (2006) Namur Citizen of the Year (2012) Best Educational Book Prize (2022) Her research focuses on LSFB linguistics through corpus studies (including the first representative LSFB corpus), contrastive analysis with French, and multimodal approaches to discourse markers. She leads an 11-member interdisciplinary team working on parallel corpora development and sign language video recognition systems. Recent publications emphasize bilingual education frameworks , sign language technology , and discourse reformulation across spoken and signed modalities. Her scientific activities demonstrate continuous collaboration with educational institutions and technology developers to improve accessibility for deaf communities. As academic spokesperson for technological platforms and member of various university committees, she promotes methodological innovation in human sciences while maintaining active involvement in deaf education policy and sign language recognition .

• Corpus linguistics
• Machine translation
• Semantic analysis
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doc. Svitlana Goloshchuk, PhD is a Researcher at the Department of Intercultural Communication within the Faculty of Applied Languages at the University of Economics in Bratislava . She previously held academic roles as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Lviv Polytechnic National University (2012-2022), and earlier positions as Instructor at Lviv Polytechnic and Lviv University of Management and Law. Second Degree Higher Education: English Language and Literature , Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (2001) Third Degree Higher Education: Filology (Germanic Languages) , Ivan Franko National University of Lviv (2011) Her research spans corpus linguistics , machine translation , and language technology , with interdisciplinary applications in financial market analysis , sign language recognition , and international relations . Recent work includes LSTM-based translation models, semantic analysis of Ukrainian text, and migration securitization studies. She actively integrates machine learning with linguistic theory across domains. Her scientific output includes 8 Web of Science/Scopus-indexed publications (32 citations) and collaborations with researchers like Victoria Vysotska and Roman Holoshchuk. Projects range from NLP-driven socialization systems to digital pedagogy in online language instruction. While current awards and student supervision details are unspecified, her career reflects a blend of academic rigor and technical innovation.

• Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law
• Disability Discrimination
• Deaf Legal Theory
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Dr Rob Wilks is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the Bristol Law School, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Fluent in British Sign Language (BSL) and English, he teaches Employment Law, Equality, and Legal Skills through BSL across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. He is an active researcher in equality law as it affects Deaf people and is pioneering the development of Deaf Legal Theory as a new legal framework. Education: PhD, University of Leicester (2020) LLM in Law of Employment Relations with Distinction PGCDPPHE PGDipLP PGDipL BA (Hons) Rob Wilks' research centers on transformative equality for Deaf communities, focusing on legal recognition of sign languages, anti-discrimination law, and Deaf epistemology in jurisprudence. His work bridges legal theory, education policy, and social justice for marginalized linguistic communities. He has conducted comparative studies on BSL education in Wales, alongside Gaelic- and Welsh-medium education, and analyzed the impact of the BSL (Scotland) Act 2015. His current research outputs include a forthcoming monograph, Challenging Equality Law: The Deaf Legal Dilemma (Hart Publishing, March 2026), and leadership of the AHRC IAA-funded project Co-Producing Deaf Legal Theory . He is also Co-Investigator on a £1.04 million AHRC project addressing health inequalities in Deaf BSL-using communities in Wales, collaborating with Bangor University and others. Though recent publications are not listed here, his scholarly focus consistently explores structural inequities and legal reform for Deaf people. Scientific Awards and Honors: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Dr Wilks has held prior academic roles as Senior Lecturer and Legal Practice Course Leader at the University of South Wales and Lecturer in Professional Law at Cardiff University. His collaborative research includes partnerships with the University of Edinburgh (with Rachel O’Neill) and Bangor University (with Dr Christopher Shank). He is actively involved in advising on curriculum development for BSL in the new Curriculum for Wales and exploring ethical challenges in deaf education. While no formal students are listed, his supervisory and co-research roles suggest mentorship of junior researchers and students in legal and educational research. Research Groups and Collaborations: Co-Producing Deaf Legal Theory (Principal Investigator) Tackling Health Inequalities with and for the Deaf BSL-using Communities in Wales (Co-Investigator, AHRC) Collaboration with University of Edinburgh (Rachel O’Neill) Collaboration with Bangor University (Dr Christopher Shank)

• Answer Set Programming
• Logic Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
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Carmine Dodaro is an active researcher in Answer Set Programming (ASP) at the University of Calabria's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. With over 130 publications from 2011-2025, his work bridges theoretical advances in logic programming with practical healthcare applications. His primary research interests include: Answer Set Programming theory and implementation Compiler techniques for ASP solvers Healthcare scheduling optimization (operating rooms, nurse staffing, chemotherapy) Integration of ASP with other AI paradigms Real-world constraint satisfaction problems Dodaro's recent work demonstrates exceptional focus on healthcare applications of ASP, with multiple 2023-2024 publications addressing nurse scheduling, operating room management, rehabilitation planning, and nuclear medicine scheduling. His approach typically involves developing specialized ASP encodings that handle complex real-world constraints while maintaining computational efficiency. He maintains a highly productive collaboration network, particularly with Marco Maratea (52 co-authored papers), Mario Alviano (40), and Giuseppe Galatà (23), forming one of Italy's leading ASP research groups. His publications appear consistently in top venues including Theory and Practice of Logic Programming, IJCAI, AAAI, and specialized logic programming conferences. Dodaro has contributed significantly to both theoretical foundations (unsatisfiable core analysis, paracoherent reasoning) and practical implementations (WASP solver extensions, CNL2ASP translation tools). His 2024-2025 publications indicate ongoing research momentum with no signs of reduced activity.

Myrthe PlaisierView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multisensory Technology
• Sensory Substitution
• Haptic Perception
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Dr. Myrthe Plaisier is an Assistant Professor at the Human Technology Interaction group within the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences school at Eindhoven University of Technology . She holds a PhD in Experimental Physics from Utrecht University (2010) and conducted postdoctoral work at Bielefeld University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Research Interests : Multisensory technology for sensory substitution Haptic perception and tactile feedback systems Assistive technology for deafblind individuals Audiovisual temporal integration in virtual environments Vibrotactile spatial acuity Article Trends : Her research spans haptic device design, spatial perception studies, sensory substitution methodology, and tactile communication frameworks. Recent works focus on outdoor virtual reality synchronization, wearable navigation aids, and vibrotactile co-design tools for accessibility. Scientific Awards : 2010: Thesis award from Dutch Psychonomics Society 2011: NWO Rubicon grant 2013: NWO VENI grant 2024: Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant #812719 Grants & Collaborations : She has secured multiple competitive grants including NWO VENI and Rubicon, and participates in European consortiums like SUITCEYES. Her work involves cross-disciplinary collaboration with institutions across Germany and the Netherlands.