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Hasan AyazView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroergonomics
• Functional Neuroimaging
• Biomedical Signal Processing
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Hasan Ayaz, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, and the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a core member of the CONQUER Collaborative and has affiliations with the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His research focuses on neuroengineering, neuroergonomics, and clinical applications of optical brain imaging, particularly using fNIRS and EEG. He has over 200 publications and has secured funding from federal agencies and industry partners. Dr. Ayaz serves on editorial boards for journals like PLOS One and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience and has organized international neuroergonomics conferences. Education: BSc (Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Turkey), MSc and PhD (Drexel University). Research Interests: Neuroergonomics, functional neuroimaging, biomedical signal processing, neuroengineering, fNIRS, EEG, brain-computer interfaces, and mobile neuroimaging. His work aims to develop next-generation brain imaging technologies for applications ranging from aerospace to healthcare. Key Awards: Received a Wellcome LEAP Grant for Addiction Research in 2024. Grants & Advising: Extensive federal and corporate funding; no explicit student list provided. His research involves interdisciplinary collaborations and clinical partnerships. Labs/Teams: Leads the CONQUER Collaborative and contributes to the Cognitive Neuroengineering group at Drexel.

John EckView profile

Professor

• Criminology
• Problem-Oriented Policing
• Crime Prevention
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John Eck is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Criminology. He earned his Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Maryland in 1994. Prior to academia, he spent 17 years as Research Director at the Police Executive Research Forum, focusing on police reform and problem-oriented policing strategies. His work emphasizes practical crime prevention solutions rooted in rigorous research, including the development of guides for law enforcement and community initiatives. Eck played a pivotal role in the Cincinnati Collaborative Agreement, addressing racial discrimination in policing, for which he received the 2016 Collaborative Agreement Award and the Ronald V. Clarke Award in 2016. His research interests span problem-oriented policing, crime analysis, environmental criminology, and police reform. He has authored and co-authored numerous books and articles, including Problem-Solving Detective and Mapping Crime: Understanding Hot Spots . Eck teaches courses on policing and crime prevention, contributing to both academic and practitioner communities. Eck's publications reflect a focus on crime prevention strategies, evaluation methods, and policy implementation. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, such as using GIS and crime mapping to identify and address high-crime areas. He has served on the National Academy of Sciences panel on police research and policy, further highlighting his influence in shaping criminal justice practices. Awards: 2016 Collaborative Agreement Award 2016 Ronald V. Clarke Award Grants and Advising: Eck has contributed to projects funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Police Foundation, though specific grant details are not disclosed here. His advisory role in the Cincinnati Collaborative Agreement exemplifies his commitment to bridging academic research and community action. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the University of Cincinnati Criminal Justice Research Center, focusing on empirical studies of crime prevention and policing strategies.

• Feminist Geography
• Decoloniality
• Memory Studies
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Dr. Laura Rodriguez Castro is a Vice-Chancellor Senior Research Fellow at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Education, specializing in Feminist Geography and Decolonial Studies. She leads the Sustainability, Environment and the Arts in Education Research Cluster and serves as Secretary for the Association of Iberian and Latin America Studies of Australasia. Her work bridges critical pedagogies, memory studies, and rural studies through arts-based and participatory methodologies. Her research focuses on Southern knowledges, decolonial feminisms, and the intersections of memory and place. Notable contributions include her 2021 Palgrave monograph exploring rural women's decolonial feminist praxis in Colombia. She also critiques settler colonial representations in Australian rural media and examines Latin American migrant memory practices in Australia. Research Interests: Decolonial methodologies, feminist geographies, rural social movements, memory politics, participatory research Awards: 2024 Southern Cross University Outstanding Contribution to Research Impact Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, Journal of Intercultural Studies

Krista LynesView profile

Professor

• Feminist Media Studies
• Queer Theory
• Migration Studies
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Krista Lynes is a Professor of Communication Studies at Concordia University, holding the Canada Research Chair in Feminist Media Studies and directing the Feminist Media Studio. Their research focuses on intersectional frameworks addressing feminist media studies, queer theory, migration studies, critical race studies, environmental humanities, and infrastructure studies. Lynes employs research-creation methodologies to interrogate systems of power and mobility. Thesis supervision: Media Studies (MA), Communication (PhD), Humanities (PhD) Labs/Teams: Director of the Feminist Media Studio, a space for interdisciplinary art and activism Recent work examines vital energy in greenhouse infrastructures, queer migrant activisms, and decolonizing corporeal representations in art. Their scholarship bridges media theory with global social justice concerns, emphasizing transnational circuits and planetary aesthetics.

Steven MansonView profile

Professor

• Geographic Information Science
• Environmental Science
• Biocomplexity
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Dr. Steven Manson is a Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Society at the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts, where he also served as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. He directs the Human-Environment Geographic Information Science (HEGIS) laboratory and leads major data science initiatives like the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS) and IPUMS Terra. PhD in Geography, Clark University (2002) BA Honours in Geography, University of Victoria (1995) His research focuses on geographic information science and human-environment systems , using agent-based modeling and big data to analyze land use change, urban dynamics, and sustainability challenges. Recent work explores spatiotemporal data harmonization and geospatial cyberinfrastructure . The articles reveal trends in GIScience methodology , urbanization analysis , and data-intensive sustainability research . Key contributions include self-organizing map applications for health data and hybrid statistical-GIS techniques for environmental policy. Scientific accolades include: Ecological Society of America Sustainability Science Award NASA Earth System Science Fellow McKnight Land Grant Professorship As Principal Investigator for NHGIS and IPUMS Terra, he secured over $40M in NSF, NIH, and DOJ grants for spatiotemporal data infrastructure. Outreach initiatives include developing open geospatial textbooks adopted globally and collaborating with Twin Cities K-12 programs.

Alison L BainView profile

Professor

• Urban social geography
• Arts-led urban development
• Geographies of artistic labour & creative practice
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Alison L Bain is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. She specializes in feminist urban social geography, focusing on LGBTQ2S suburban place-making, artistic labor, and queer geographies. Her research spans Canada and Germany, examining cultural production, spatial politics, and municipal policies in urban and suburban contexts. Education: PhD Geography, University of Cambridge MA Geography, University of Toronto BA (Honours) Geography, Queen’s University Her work interrogates queer suburban identities, LGBTQ2S service needs, and contested governance dynamics in arts districts. Notable projects include a SSHRC-funded study on LGBTQ2S suburban lives in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. She teaches courses on urban cultures, public space, and geographies of gender/sexuality. Research Trends: Recent articles emphasize queer spatial practices, suburban LGBTQ+ activisms, and the infrastructural politics of inclusion. Key themes include queer suburbanisms, cultural policy interventions, and the interplay of art, urban planning, and municipal governance. Awards: Joint sabbatical leave fellowship (YUFA/York University) International travel conference awards (Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies) Advising & Grants: Principal Investigator for the SSHRC-funded 'Queering Canadian suburbs' project (2016–2021). Mentors students in feminist methodologies and queer spatial theory. Courses include GEOG 5314 (Cultures of Cities), GEOG 2220 (Urban Geography), and GEOG 3400 (Geographies of Genders/Sexualities). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary urban geographers and LGBTQ2S advocacy groups to advance inclusive urban policy frameworks and queer spatial praxis.

Ranu BasuView profile

Professor

• Urban Social and Political Geography
• Anti-Imperialism and Postcolonial Geographies
• Critical Geographies of Education
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Ranu Basu is a Professor at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, specializing in urban geographies of marginality, anti-imperialism, and social justice. Her work bridges education, migration, and geopolitical dynamics across Canada, Cuba, and India. Education: PhD (Human Geography, University of Toronto), MA (Human Geography, University of Toronto), BA (Geography, University of Bombay). Research: Explores urbanization, forced migration, and critical spatial methodologies. Current projects include a SSHRC-funded study on subalterity in education and welfare cities (Havana, Toronto, Kolkata) and a working group on education for peace. Awards & Affiliations: Long-term roles at the Centre for Refugee Studies, York Centre for Education and Community, and SSHRC grants. Recognized as a John A. Sproul Fellow and Visiting Scholar at the University of Havana and UC Berkeley. Teaching: Courses include Migration and Displacement (EU/GEOG 2320), Critical Geographies of Education (EU/GEOG 4700), and Urban Social Analysis (EU/GEOG 3380).

Samuel D. GoslingView profile

Professor

• Personality Psychology
• Environmental Psychology
• Social Psychology
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Samuel D. Gosling is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas, leading the Gosling Lab. His research focuses on how personality is expressed in physical environments (e.g., offices, bedrooms), virtual spaces (e.g., social media), and through preferences like music. He has pioneered studies on the link between personal spaces and occupant traits, as well as the accuracy of personality judgments from online profiles. His work also explores animal personality and innovative methods for collecting social science data via the internet. Collaborators include experts in environmental psychology, music preferences, and behavioral research. The Gosling Lab develops scales like the Ten Item Personality Measure (TIPI) and studies geographic correlations of psychological traits. Key research areas: Environmental psychology, social media analysis, music personality links. Lab contributions: Over 150 publications, including seminal works on Facebook and World of Warcraft studies. His research emphasizes real-world applications, such as matching pets to owners and identifying traits through physical/virtual environments. Current projects include exploring how spatial environments influence cognitive-emotional regulation and large-scale geographic personality trends.

• Urban Heritage
• Cultural Geography
• Tourism Development
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T.C. Chang is Professor of Geography at NUS, specializing in urban cultural geography and tourism development in Asia. His research examines arts, heritage, and gentrification in cities, with focus on Singaporean and Chinese urban contexts. Education includes a PhD from McGill University. Research investigates creative placemaking, heritage conservation, and community engagement in urban redevelopment. Authored works include 'Joo Chiat: A Living Legacy' and edited volumes on Asian tourism. Awarded multiple teaching honors including NUS Outstanding Educator Award (2006) and Annual Teaching Excellence Awards. Teaches courses on tourism geography, global cities, and field studies in Southeast Asia.

• Antenna Measurement
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Near-Field to Far-Field Transformation
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Dr. Alexander Paulus serves as a Researcher at the Chair of High-Frequency Engineering within the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), School of Computation, Information and Technology. Working under Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Eibert, he contributes to advanced electromagnetic research and measurement systems development at TUM's Arcisstr. 21 campus in Munich. Research Expertise His core specialization lies in near-field antenna measurement and transformation techniques, with significant contributions to phase retrieval algorithms, inverse source methods, and UAV-based electromagnetic field measurements. He addresses critical challenges including probe correction with unknown antennas, sparse sampling for directive antennas, and electromagnetic modeling of environmental effects like rain attenuation. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetics with practical antenna characterization solutions. Publication Trends From 2014-2025, Paulus has published 25+ papers focusing on near-field to far-field transformations, particularly in phaseless and multi-probe scenarios. Recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates innovation in spectral filtering, sparse reconstruction, and UAV-based systems for defect localization and wet antenna modeling. His research increasingly integrates computational techniques to solve complex inverse problems in antenna measurements. Scientific Recognition No formal awards documented in available information Academic Contributions Student Mentoring: No advisees listed in provided materials Research Funding: Grant details not specified in source text Research Environment Paulus operates within TUM's Chair of High-Frequency Engineering facilities, which include advanced near-field measurement ranges, UAV-based electromagnetic characterization systems, and laboratories for metamaterials research and electromagnetic compatibility testing. His work supports applications in 5G/6G communications, aviation navigation systems, and precision antenna diagnostics.

• Causal Inference
• Machine Learning
• Global Health
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Dr. Laura B. Balzer is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work focuses on causal inference, machine learning, and addressing methodological challenges in both randomized trials and observational studies, particularly in global health contexts. She leads collaborations in East Africa, focusing on HIV elimination and community health in rural regions. Her research emphasizes translating academic findings into real-world impact. Education: PhD in Biostatistics, UC Berkeley (2015) MPhil in Computational Biology, University of Cambridge (2009) BS in Applied Mathematics, University of Vermont (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Balzer’s work addresses causal inference in complex settings, including semi-parametric methods, measurement challenges, and dependence structures. Her global health projects target HIV prevention, tuberculosis transmission, and hypertension management in sub-Saharan Africa. She designs interventions like the SEARCH Dynamic Choice model, which offers flexible HIV prevention options, and evaluates community health worker programs. Publications highlight her contributions to HIV/AIDS research, including studies on PrEP uptake, viral suppression in adolescents, and tuberculosis-HIV co-infection. Methodologically, she advances causal inference frameworks to handle missing data and clustered designs. Awards: While no specific awards are listed, her work has been funded by initiatives like the SEARCH trials, reflecting its scientific and public health significance. Advising & Grants: Balzer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in Uganda and Kenya, focusing on translational research. Her grants support interventions linking statistical innovation to healthcare delivery improvements in resource-limited settings. Labs/Teams: Her research is embedded within global health partnerships, particularly within the SEARCH trials network, which integrates biostatistics with clinical and community-based implementation.

Hatice GunesView profile

Professor

• Affective Computing
• Affective Robotics
• Social Robotics
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Prof. Hatice Gunes is a Full Professor of Affective Intelligence and Robotics at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, leading the Affective Intelligence and Robotics Lab (AFAR Lab). She holds an EPSRC Fellowship and is an EPSRC Fellow. Her research focuses on multimodal affective and social intelligence for AI systems, particularly embodied agents and robots, integrating Machine Learning, Affective Computing, and Human Nonverbal Behaviour Understanding. Key projects include the CHANSE initiative (2025–2028) for child mental health assessment via social robotics, the EPSRC Fellowship on robotic EQ for wellbeing (2019–2025), and the EU Horizon 2020 WorkingAge project. Prof. Gunes has pioneered systems like the EU SEMAINE project's SAL system, recognized with Best Demo and Paper Awards, and co-founded SensingFeeling, a spin-out company from the Innovate UK Sensing Feeling project. Her work emphasizes ethical AI and fairness, earning awards like the Best Paper Award in Responsible Affective Computing (IEEE ACII'23). She has delivered keynote talks at IEEE FG’19 and ICPR’22 and collaborates with the Department of Psychiatry and wellbeing professionals. Education: PhD in Computer Science from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) under Australian Government IPRS Scholarship Postdoctoral Research at Imperial College London (SEMAINe project) Research Interests: Multimodal affective computing, social robotics for mental wellbeing, fairness in AI systems, human-robot interaction (HRI), and ethical deployment of AI technologies. Her lab develops robots for workplace wellbeing coaching and child mental health assessment, with over 700 media coverages and partnerships with industry and healthcare sectors. Notable Achievements: Runner-up Collaboration Award (2023 VC Research Impact) Better Future Award (2023 Hall of Fame) Finalist RSJ/KROS Interdisciplinary Research Award (2021) Shortlisted Sony Women in Technology Award 2025 Labs & Teams: AFAR Lab drives interdisciplinary research in Cambridge, focusing on socially intelligent robots and AI systems that address critical societal challenges in wellbeing and mental health.

Chris RussellView profile

Associate Professor

• Algorithmic Fairness
• Explainable AI
• Responsible AI Governance
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Chris Russell is the Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI, Government & Policy at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford. His work bridges computer vision, machine learning, and ethical AI governance. He leads the Governance of Emerging Technologies programme, focusing on algorithmic accountability, transparency, and fairness. Prior roles include Group Leader at the Alan Turing Institute and Reader at the University of Surrey. Russell’s research has been recognized with awards, including the ICRA Best Paper Prize for autonomous driving mapping work. Research interests span algorithmic fairness, explainable AI, and responsible AI design. Notable projects include collaborations with the British Antarctic Foundation on climate modeling and causal approaches to algorithmic fairness. His work with Sandra Wachter and Brent Mittelstadt informs GDPR guidelines and tools like TensorFlow’s 'What-if Tool.' Current projects include advancing medical machine learning for inflammatory arthritis prediction and governance frameworks for emerging tech. Russell advises PhD students on socio-technical AI evaluations and teaches courses in machine learning and AI ethics. Recent publications address deepfake proliferation, LLM regulation, and fairness in foundational models. He co-leads initiatives like the Digital Good Network to align tech development with societal benefit.

Hyung Min KimView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Planning
• Globalisation and Global Cities
• Urban Economics
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Hyung Min Kim is an Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne School of Design. His research focuses on globalisation's urban impacts, including FDI spatial dynamics, smart cities, liveability, and Asia-Pacific urbanisation. Before joining Melbourne in 2016, he worked at RMIT University (Australia), Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China), and Korea Appraisal Board. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, supported by an Endeavour Postgraduate Award. His work examines global cities' economic and spatial transformations, emphasizing FDI, international real estate investments, and urban policy in Korea, China, and Vietnam. Key themes include urban renewal strategies, land value capture mechanisms, and the interplay between ICT and urban development. Notable research areas include: Global urban governance and expertise export Spatial mismatch in FDI distribution Pedestrian-centric city design Smart city frameworks for productivity and sustainability Historical urban trajectories in North Korea His publications span 20+ countries, analyzing urban phenomena from Hanoi to Suzhou. Current projects explore FDI-urban growth linkages in Southeast Asia and the role of land readjustment in creating walkable cities. He advises on international urban development strategies and has collaborated with governments on smart city implementation frameworks.

David AndersonView profile

Professor

• African History
• Colonial Studies
• Counter-Insurgency
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David Anderson is a Professor in African History at the University of Warwick's Faculty of Arts. His academic career spans over four decades, including roles as Professor in African Politics at the University of Oxford (2006-12) and Senior Lecturer in History at SOAS, University of London (1991-2002). His research focuses on colonial history, counter-insurgency, decolonization, and environmental politics. Anderson holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Cambridge (1978-82) and a B.A. in History from the University of Sussex (1975-78). His notable works include Histories of the Hanged (2005), examining British counter-insurgency in Kenya, and Eroding the Commons (2002), analyzing colonial environmental policies. He has been honored with the 2025 Award for Research Communications, Fellow of the British Academy (2022–), and the Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar (2021–23). Anderson has supervised over 20 doctoral students, many of whom now hold academic positions globally. His research extends to public engagement, including documentaries on colonial history and Mau Mau rebellion. He is affiliated with the Global History & Culture Centre at Warwick and collaborates internationally on projects like the Stellenbosch-Warwick Partnership. Key themes in his work include colonial violence, environmental change, and postcolonial governance, reflected in his lectures and publications on topics such as Kenya’s detention camps, climate-driven conflicts, and the 'Migrated Archive' controversy.