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Alexis Serio HughesView profile

Professor

• Painting
• Drawing
• Abstract Art
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Alexis Serio Hughes is a Professor of Studio Art and MA/MFA Graduate Program Coordinator at the University of Texas at Tyler. She holds a B.F.A. from Syracuse University and an M.F.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where she received the Charles Addams Memorial Prize. Her work explores themes of time, memory, and perception through abstract paintings that investigate light, color, and the interplay between reality and imagination. Educations: B.F.A. in Painting, Syracuse University M.F.A. in Painting, University of Pennsylvania Her research focuses on visual perception and the philosophical dimensions of art, creating works that challenge viewers to interpret personal memories through abstract landscapes and luminous color fields. Major exhibitions include the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University, with collections held by institutions like Houston Airports and Lankenau Hospital. Recent works emphasize vibrant abstract landscapes that blend natural elements with symbolic abstraction, as seen in her 2024 series exploring fluid dynamics and light interactions. The 2023 Shimmering series exemplifies her interest in transient phenomena like sunrise and rainfall. Awards: Charles Addams Memorial Prize (University of Pennsylvania) As a mentor, she coordinates the graduate program and has advised students through her studio practice. Her work is represented by Edgewater Gallery and documented in Perennial Earth , a book pairing her paintings with Wallace Stevens' poetry. Her art often integrates literary references, as seen in Haiku (2023), which translates poetic structure into visual abstraction. Technical innovations include experimental oil techniques and luminous watercolor compositions.

Pavel AndradeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mexican Literary Studies
• 20th/21st Century Latin American Literature
• Theory of the Novel
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Pavel Andrade is an Assistant Professor of Spanish at Texas Tech University, specializing in Mexican literary and cultural studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (2022) and previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Mexican/Latinx Literature at the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on 20th/21st-century Latin American literature, theory of the novel, geocriticism, and hemispheric modernisms, with an emphasis on spatial and economic dimensions of cultural production. Education: Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2022 Research Interests: Dr. Andrade examines countertopographical perspectives in Mexican literature, post-revolutionary spatial narratives, and the interplay between capitalism and literary form. His work engages critical theory, spatial literary studies, and modernist aesthetics. Professional Roles: He leads the Mexican Studies Research Collective and serves on the MLA’s LLC Mexican Forum Executive Committee. As book reviews editor for Mexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos , he contributes to scholarly discourse on Mexican cultural production. Teaching: Courses include graduate seminars on 20th-century Mexican novels and undergraduate surveys of Mexican life/culture and Latin American studies. Lab/Teams: Co-founder of the Mexican Studies Research Collective, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on Mexican literary and cultural history.

Twan StoffersView profile

Researcher

• Fish Ecology
• Freshwater Biodiversity
• River Ecology
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Dr. Twan Stoffers is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Berlin, affiliated with the Community and Ecosystem Ecology Department. His work focuses on fish ecology, freshwater biodiversity, river restoration, and conservation biology. He leads the Aquatic Ecogeography research group and actively contributes to projects like BioAgora, which bridges scientific research with policy and societal needs. His expertise includes fish population dynamics, elasmobranch biology, and transboundary conservation strategies. Research Interests: Ontogenetic shifts in fish populations Habitat heterogeneity and connectivity in river systems Conservation of migratory fish species Ecological impacts of river restoration policies Global swimways for freshwater biodiversity Publications highlight his work on river restoration efficacy, shark conservation, and policy interfaces. He has collaborated extensively across Europe and the Caribbean, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration for effective conservation. Current projects include analyzing the EU Nature Restoration Law’s implementation challenges and advancing science-policy dialogue through BioAgora. Key Achievements: Published in high-impact journals like Nature Ecology & Evolution and Conservation Biology Developed frameworks for assessing river restoration longevity Promoted transboundary conservation strategies for migratory fish

Madeline E. SchreiberView profile

Professor

• Chemical Hydrogeology
• Solute Transport
• Water Quality
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Madeline E. Schreiber serves as Professor of Hydrogeosciences in the Department of Geosciences within Virginia Tech's College of Science. Her research program develops quantitative predictions of solute behavior in natural waters to address critical questions about release mechanisms, transport processes, and fate of contaminants, with a practical focus on protecting water quality through integrated field, laboratory, and modeling approaches. Her work is published in leading hydrogeology and environmental science journals and supported by diverse funding sources including NSF, federal agencies, industry, and non-profits. Dr. Schreiber's educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Geology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1999) M.S. in Geology from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995) B.S. in Geology from Yale University (1991) Her research spans chemical hydrogeology with emphasis on solute transport dynamics, groundwater chemistry, and environmental contamination. Key investigations address metal cycling in reservoirs, arsenic mobilization in aquifers, and biogeochemical processes controlling contaminant fate. She employs advanced methodologies including high-frequency sensor networks, laboratory experiments on mineral-water interactions, and numerical modeling to resolve complex hydrogeochemical systems across temporal and spatial scales. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in reservoir management, particularly examining hypolimnetic oxygenation effects on iron/manganese removal, drawdown impacts on reservoir ecosystems, and arsenic contamination mechanisms. Her work increasingly integrates real-time forecasting systems for water quality management under climate change, leveraging extensive time-series data from Virginia reservoirs. This research bridges fundamental hydrogeochemistry with practical water resource protection needs. Dr. Schreiber actively mentors graduate students in hydrogeology and related disciplines while securing competitive funding from multiple sectors. Her research group maintains strong industry and agency partnerships focused on solving pressing water quality challenges. The VT Hydrogeosciences lab conducts field studies across southwestern Virginia reservoirs (Falling Creek, Beaverdam, Carvins Cove), utilizing cutting-edge instrumentation for high-frequency water quality monitoring. Current projects examine metal cycling dynamics, sediment-water interactions, and biogeochemical responses to oxygenation management, directly informing drinking water protection strategies.

Nancy MorrowView profile

Associate Professor

• Mixed Media Art
• Contemporary Painting
• Identity and Personhood
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Nancy Morrow is an Associate Professor and MFA Program Director in the Department of Art at Kansas State University (KSU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds an M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from the University of Washington (1991) and a B.F.A. in Painting from the same institution (1983). A recipient of the Kansas Arts Commission Mid-Career Fellowship (2009), Morrow’s work explores themes of identity, memory, and personhood through mixed media, blending watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and digital elements. Her research investigates the blurred boundaries of human cognition and care, particularly in contexts of dementia and aging. Exhibitions include over 100 shows across the U.S. and internationally, including solo exhibitions at the A.I.R. Gallery (Brooklyn), Eastern Washington University, and Kansas Wesleyan University. Group exhibitions include the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (India), the Fitchburg Art Museum (MA), and the Springfield Art Museum (MO). Recent works like Synchronicity (2025) and Water Meets Land Meets Water (2024) exemplify her layered, interdisciplinary approach. Awards include Best of Show (2011 River Market Regional Exhibition) and a 2024 University Small Research Grant. Morrow’s career also includes residencies at Banff Centre (2020) and the Skowhegan School (1990). She has been represented by the A.I.R. Gallery since 2005, and her work is in collections at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and the Wichita Art Museum. Her grants include multiple USRG awards (2024, 2020, 2016) and a 2011 faculty sabbatical. Teaching and outreach activities include lectures at Lesley University, Trinity College, and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale. Morrow’s artistic practice bridges fine art, cultural critique, and interdisciplinary dialogue, reflecting her commitment to exploring human experiences through visual innovation.

Jeff DiezView profile

Associate Professor

• Population and community ecology
• Climate change ecology
• Phenology
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Jeff Diez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding mechanisms of species coexistence, plant invasions, and climate change ecology. He leads the Diez Ecology Lab, which investigates ecological dynamics at multiple scales, from soil microbial communities to large-scale plant distributions. Key themes include phenology shifts, plant-soil feedbacks, and the impacts of global change on biodiversity. Dr. Diez's work integrates field experiments, large-scale datasets, and modeling to address questions about how species interactions, environmental gradients, and human activities shape ecological communities. He has secured grants including the NSF CAREER Award for studying climate-competition interactions in plant phenology and coexistence. His research has produced over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on invasive species impacts, fungal community responses to temperature, and the legacy effects of shrub expansion. He collaborates extensively across disciplines and institutions, leveraging pan-European fungal datasets and national ecological observatory networks. Awarded grants include 'CAREER: Climate and competition interact to determine species' phenology and coexistence' (2019) and 'DIGGING DEEPER – HOW SOIL BIOTA DRIVE AND RESPOND TO PLANT INVASIONS' (2016). His lab's work is accessible via their dedicated website: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/diez/ .

Erik LjunggrenView profile

Associate Professor

• Electronic Music
• Popular Music Studies
• Sound Art
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Erik Ljunggren is an Associate Professor at the Department of Popular Music at the University of Agder (UiA). His work focuses on electronic music composition, sound art, and interdisciplinary performance practices. He has collaborated extensively with artists and institutions to create innovative soundscapes and experimental music projects. Research interests include the intersection of technology and music performance, spatial audio design, and the application of sound in cultural spaces. Notable projects include the Global Tour - Simple Minds and Satyricon + Munch , which explore collaborative art and genre fusion. Publications from 2022-2024 reflect his expertise in live performance sound design, experimental music composition, and interdisciplinary art practices. He has no listed awards but maintains active involvement in Norway's contemporary music scene.

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Proteomics
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Eleanor Drummond is a Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, and holds a Bluesand Senior Research Fellowship at the Brain and Mind Centre. She is also a member of the Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, Epilepsy, and Down syndrome, using proteomics and neuropathology approaches to identify protein drivers and therapeutic targets. She received her PhD from the University of Western Australia in 2012 and held postdoctoral roles at Murdoch University and New York University School of Medicine, where she was an Assistant Professor of Neurology until 2018. Her education includes a PhD in Neuroscience and prior academic training at the University of Western Australia. She has developed novel proteomics techniques to analyze proteins in neuropathological lesions like amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. Eleanor’s work emphasizes translating proteomic discoveries into drug targets and biomarkers for clinical applications. In research, she explores protein mislocalization, tau interactions (e.g., with APOEε4), and the mechanistic roles of newly identified proteins in disease progression. Key themes include Alzheimer’s pathogenesis, tauopathies, and cross-disease proteomic patterns. Her recent grants include funding from the Alzheimer’s Association (AARG), Brain & Mind Centre, and the National Institutes of Health (USA). Eleanor has received multiple awards, including the Blas Frangione Early Career Achievement Award (2021), and actively mentors PhD, Master’s, and Honours students. Her international collaborations include work with New York University School of Medicine and institutions in the USA, focusing on therapeutic vaccines and conformational antibodies.

Stephen Andrew TaylorView profile

Professor

• Music Composition
• Data Sonification
• Genetics and Music
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Stephen Andrew Taylor is Professor of Composition-Theory at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he co-directs the Illinois Modern Ensemble. His interdisciplinary work bridges music composition with scientific exploration, creating innovative works that transform complex data into compelling musical experiences. With a career spanning over three decades, Taylor has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary classical music. Northwestern University Cornell University California Institute of the Arts Taylor's research focuses on the intersection of music and science, particularly data sonification where he transforms genetic sequences, astronomical phenomena, and environmental data into musical compositions. His work spans multiple genres including orchestral, chamber, choral, and electronic music, often incorporating live electronics and multimedia elements. He has developed specialized techniques for representing DNA sequences, protein structures, and environmental data through sound, creating what he calls "data-driven music." His theoretical writings explore African rhythm, the music of György Ligeti, and popular artists like Björk and Radiohead. Taylor's recent compositions demonstrate a consistent exploration of scientific concepts through musical form. His works frequently engage with genetics (Winged Helix, Indian Hedgehog), astronomy (Piranesi, Ocean of Air), and environmental concerns (Maumee River Index). The composer employs sophisticated sonification techniques while maintaining strong musical integrity, creating works that are both scientifically informed and artistically compelling. His approach often involves direct collaboration with scientists, resulting in pieces that illuminate complex phenomena through musical expression. Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (2014-15) American Academy of Arts and Letters Award Howard Foundation Award Conservatoire Américain de Fontainebleau Award Debussy Trio Composition Contest (First prize, 2000) Multiple ASCAP Foundation Awards As an educator, Taylor follows the philosophy of Olivier Messiaen, focusing on helping students develop their own musical personalities rather than imitating his style. His teaching emphasizes the importance of prolific composition as the path to mastery. Taylor has received numerous commissions from major institutions including the Chicago Symphony, Northwestern University, University of Illinois, Pink Martini, and the American Composers Orchestra. His collaborative work extends to popular music, with arrangements performed by orchestras worldwide including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, and Chicago Symphony. Taylor co-directs the Illinois Modern Ensemble, which serves as a laboratory for contemporary music performance and exploration. His creative partnership with visual artist Hua Nian (his spouse) has resulted in numerous multimedia works where visual elements complement his musical compositions. Through his work with data sonification projects and scientific collaborations, Taylor has established interdisciplinary connections between the School of Music and other departments across the University of Illinois campus.

Chris TerryView profile

Research Fellow

• Community Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• Ecological Networks
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Dr Chris Terry is a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Biology. His research focuses on community ecology, particularly the impacts of global change on species coexistence, metacommunity dynamics, and ecological networks. He employs theoretical modeling, Drosophila mesocosm experiments, and large-scale simulations to investigate how climate change, competition, and environmental stochasticity affect species ranges. Education: DPhil in Ecology (2018, Oxford University). Research interests include ecological network stability, climate change adaptation strategies, and improving statistical robustness in coexistence studies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical validation, addressing gaps in understanding species persistence under environmental shifts. Key achievements include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship and contributions to methodologies for analyzing ecological interactions. His research also explores transgenerational effects in host-parasitoid systems and the implications of skewed temperature dependence on species persistence. Awards: Leverulme Trust Early Career Fellowship (2021–present). Advising and grants: His fellowship supports research on climate change impacts, with outputs including experimental validations of coexistence theory. Collaborations involve integrating citizen science data through computer vision advancements. Labs/Teams: Active in Oxford's ecological networks research group, with a focus on experimental mesocosm systems and computational modeling frameworks.

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Population Health
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Kevin Murray is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia's School of Population and Global Health, where he serves as Head of the Division of Population Studies and is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Research Centre (CERC). With over 20 years of experience as an applied biostatistician, he has extensive expertise in clinical trials, epidemiological studies, intervention studies, surveys, longitudinal studies, and studies involving linked data. Dr. Murray's research spans multiple disciplines including biostatistics, epidemiology, cardiovascular disease, population health, and medical statistics. His work contributes significantly to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and well-being. His research fingerprint reveals strong focus areas including Cardiovascular Disease (100%), Symptomatic Treatment (90%), Cardiovascular System (78%), Human Milk (77%), and Malignant Pleural Effusion (75%). He employs methodologies in biostatistical methodology, constrained modeling, and big data analysis to address complex health questions across diverse populations. His recent publications demonstrate a focus on cardiovascular epidemiology, nutrition studies, aging research, and biostatistical methodology. Current research examines dietary patterns, hormone levels, cardiovascular disease markers, and aging biomarkers using large cohort studies like the Busselton Healthy Ageing Study and the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle study. Scientific Awards: The ICD-Syd Dobbin AM Research Grant 2020 Dr. Murray actively supervises students as principal supervisor for 3 PhD students and co-supervisor for 8 students. He currently chairs the Research Committee and serves as a Board Member of the Busselton Population Medical Research Institute. He represents Australasia on the International Biometrics Society council. His grant portfolio includes 16 projects with 4 currently active, funded by organizations including the Medical Research Future Fund, Healthway, and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation. Research areas include childhood physical activity interventions, osteoarthritis treatment, methoxyflurane safety, and mental health disorders in craniofacial anomalies. He previously served as Director of the University of Western Australia's Centre for Applied Statistics (2009-2016), where he developed research collaborations and mentored biostatisticians. His work continues to advance methodological approaches in biostatistics while addressing critical population health questions through large-scale epidemiological studies.

Mitko VetaView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Image Analysis
• Deep Learning
• Histopathology
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Mitko Veta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in medical image analysis. His research focuses on developing deep learning methods for histopathology image analysis to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce pathologist workload. He leads the Medical Image Analysis group, contributing to automated quantitative tools for pathology reporting and treatment planning. Academic Background: Veta earned his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (Macedonia, 2009), followed by a Ph.D. in histopathology image analysis at University Medical Center Utrecht (2014). He joined TU/e as a postdoc in 2014 and became an assistant professor in 2016, advancing to his current role in 2021. Research Interests: His work spans histopathology image analysis, deep learning, domain adaptation, and applications in oncology (e.g., breast cancer, melanoma). He develops algorithms for mitosis detection, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte assessment, and AI-driven clinical decision support. Key contributions include the MIDOG++ dataset and the LYSTO benchmark. Projects: He co-leads the Spectralligence AI project (2021–2024), focusing on AI-driven medical imaging solutions. His research addresses clinical challenges like myocardial scar quantification and checkpoint inhibitor treatment outcomes. Teaching: Veta teaches courses such as Machine Learning in Medical Imaging and Biology and AI for Medical Image Analysis , emphasizing practical applications of AI in healthcare.

Teresa BrunsdonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Time Series Analysis
• Compositional Data
• Data Science
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Dr. Teresa Brunsdon is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Statistics at the University of Warwick, part of the Faculty of Science. She holds a PhD in Time Series Analysis of Compositional Data from the University of Southampton (1997) and has over three decades of academic experience, including 31 years at Sheffield Hallam University before joining Warwick in 2019. Education: BSc in Mathematics Sciences, Loughborough University MSc in Applied Statistics, University of Southampton PhD in Time Series Analysis of Compositional Data, University of Southampton Research Interests: Time Series Analysis Compositional Data Analysis Machine Learning Applications (e.g., interpretable classifiers) Statistical Methodology Education Technology in Data Science Teaching: Delivers core modules such as Introduction to Statistical Practice (ST952) and Designed Experiments (with Advanced Topics) (ST305/ST410) at Warwick. Publications: Focuses on time series methodologies, compositional data, and applications in social media and language processing (e.g., Sinhala documents). Recent work explores ethical AI and interpretable machine learning. Affiliations: Office: MSB 2.11 Email: teresa.brunsdon@warwick.ac.uk Office Hours: Monday 16:30–17:30 and Thursday 11:30–12:30

Helen GrahamView profile

Associate Professor

• Museum Studies
• Cultural Heritage
• Democratic Theory
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Dr Helen Graham is an Associate Professor in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies at the University of Leeds. She serves as Director of Research and Innovation and Research Ethics Lead. Her work focuses on museums, heritage, democratic theory, and participatory research, emphasizing experimental methods and institutional critique. Graham co-led the Bradford's National Museum project (2017–2021), exploring collaborative museum practices, and co-facilitated the Congruence Engine (2020–2023), redefining 'national collections' as dynamic social processes. She also collaborates on urban regeneration projects like My York Central, forming YoCo: York Central Co-Owned to co-design equitable neighborhoods. Graham teaches on MA programs in museum studies, arts management, and curating science. Her research integrates political theory, affect theory, and speculative writing to challenge liberal participation frameworks. Current projects include a book on museums' 'cunning of liberalism' and experimental heritage writing focused on York's composite heritage. She emphasizes ethics in community-based research, authoring guides on participatory methodologies and informed consent. Her scholarship spans over 50 articles, exploring participatory practices, heritage policy, and institutional transformation. Notable outputs include critiques of museum representation, analyses of co-production in heritage decision-making, and interdisciplinary studies linking art, activism, and urban planning. Graham’s work bridges academic theory and grassroots action, prioritizing equitable collaboration across scales.

• Marine Ecology
• Remote Sensing
• Coral Reef Biology
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Dr Borrego Acevedo Rodney is a Research Fellow at the School of the Environment , University of Queensland , within the Faculty of Science. His expertise lies in marine and environmental sciences, with a focus on coral reef ecosystems and remote sensing applications. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Queensland (2014), specializing in microphytobenthos dynamics using remote sensing technologies. His research integrates field data collection, spectral analysis, and spatial modeling to understand benthic habitats and coral reef health. Research Interests : Coral reef ecology, microphytobenthos distribution, remote sensing techniques, environmental monitoring, and geospatial data analysis. His work emphasizes global-scale coral reef habitat mapping and ecosystem conservation strategies. Publications : His work includes high-impact studies on global coral reef mapping, benthic habitat classification, and microphytobenthos abundance modeling. Key contributions involve developing methodologies for expert-derived training data in remote sensing and applying multiscale earth observation frameworks for coral reef assessment. Grants & Supervision : Available for postgraduate supervision in marine remote sensing and coral reef science. Active in collaborative projects with international research teams. Additional Contributions : Data collection on microphytobenthos composition at Heron Reef (Australia) using HPLC analysis, published via Pangaea datasets. Presented research at the IGARSS 2013 conference on coral reef spatial modeling.