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Arnab NandiView profile

Professor

• Database Systems
• Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics
• Next-Generation Query Interfaces
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Arnab Nandi is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at The Ohio State University. His work bridges human interaction with data infrastructure, focusing on database systems, LLM-augmented analytics, and immersive query interfaces. Education: PhD in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan Leadership: Co-founder of OHI/O Hackathon Program and STEAM Factory interdisciplinary network Research spans human-in-the-loop data analytics , vibe querying (natural language + gestural interfaces), LLM integration into education, and climate response systems . Key projects include Omni (multimodal exploration), GestureDB , and Icarus (clinical pipelines). Recent publications analyze LLM-driven query stacks (HILDA 2025), video analytics (SIGMOD 2022), and data sunglasses for cognitive limits (HILDA 2025). Awards include NSF CAREER Google Faculty Research Award IEEE TCDE Early Career Award ACM Distinguished Member Advises students in database innovation , with alumni at Amazon, AWS, Roblox, and Meta. Teaches CSE 3241 (Database Systems), CSE 5889 (Software Startups), and CSE 5242 (Advanced Databases).

• Media Economics
• Artificial Intelligence in Communication
• Film and Audiovisual Studies
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Dr. Mei Nan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Tongji University's School of Art and Media. With a career spanning since 2004, she previously held positions at Chang'an University before joining Tongji in 2017. Her academic credentials include a Master's from Shaanxi Normal University, postgraduate studies at Communication University of China, and ongoing doctoral research at Xi'an Jiaotong University's School of Economics and Finance. Research Expertise Her research bridges media economics, AI-driven communication paradigms, and film studies, with specific focus areas including: Media economics and corporate governance interactions Artificial intelligence's impact on communication theory Film/audiovisual language analysis Media culture evolution Marketing models in digital ecosystems Teaching Portfolio Dr. Nan teaches both undergraduate courses ( Audiovisual Language, Chinese/Foreign Film History, Media Culture, Chinese Film Appreciation ) and graduate seminars ( Intelligent Communication Theory and Practice ). Her pedagogical approach integrates contemporary media developments with theoretical foundations. Awards and Grants Tongji University Hongda Award (2021) Tongji Cup General Education Course Paper Competition Teaching Teacher Excellent Organization Award (2021) Principal Investigator: Shanghai Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project (2018BGL025) studying media impact on corporate recovery

James HodkinsonView profile

Associate Professor

• German Literature
• Islamic Studies
• Romanticism
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Dr. James Hodkinson is a Reader (senior associate professor) in German at the University of Warwick’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures, with a focus on German culture from the 18th century to the present. He has held positions at UK and Irish universities since 1996, with visiting roles at Monash University, Stockholm University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. His academic roles include Head of German Studies (2017–19), Director of Recruitment and Admissions (2020–23), and future Faculty Public Engagement Lead (Arts) from 2025. BA (Dunelm) First Class Honours (1996) PhD (Trinity College Dublin) (2001) PGCE (Liverpool) with Distinction in Pedagogical Theory (2002) James specializes in Germanophone culture, with research intersecting Islamic studies, postsecular modernity, Romanticism, sound studies, and gender constructions. His work explores cultural representations of Islam, the 'sonic turn' in humanities, and 18th–19th century German intellectual history. He founded the Occident-Orient Research Network (2010–14) and co-founded the German Pop Music Studies network (2016), integrating public engagement into academia via projects like 'Re-imagining Islam' and 'Waswasa.' His 15 most recent articles span Islamic kinships in Lessing/Novalis, postsecularism, transnational German studies, sound installations, and historical representations of Islam. Themes include interfaith dialogue, colonial narratives, and cultural co-production with communities. Warwick Institute of Engagement Foundation/Senior Fellow (2020, 2022) WAPCE Award (2022) Multinational External Examiner James supervises PhD students across themes like German-French literary comparisons, music pedagogy, and anglophone fiction. He co-founded the DeutschZusammen network and led REF 2020 Impact Case Study 'Re-imagining Islam: From Alterity to Empathy.' Projects include 'Waswasa: Whispers in Prayer' (Leverhulme Fellowship, 2024–25), 'Together/Apart' (Partition/Displacement), and 'Re-imagining Islam' (community-focused outreach). He collaborates with Soul City Arts, fostering arts-academia-community partnerships.

Carandina ElisaView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Hebrew Literature
• Gender Studies
• Israeli Art
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Elisa Carandina, HDR lecturer and Associate Professor of Contemporary Hebrew Literature at INALCO's Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies, is a leading scholar in self-writing, gender studies, and sacrificial motifs in Hebrew literature and Israeli art. She serves as Deputy Director of CERMOM, Gender Equality Officer, and Master's Manager, integrating academic leadership with cultural critique. Education: Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (HDR) Her research explores body politics in Miriam Oren's poetry, Bracha Seri's pseudonymic practices, and Michal Heiman's art through "horizontal genealogies"—non-linear, community-based self-narration. She pioneers intersections between graphic narratives and Jewish identity, analyzing works like Noga Melzer's There's No Place Called Home and Rutu Modan's Ha-nekes . Recent publications include the 2020 edited volume Maternal Sacrifices and the 2021 monograph La Cura dell'Accidentale , which reframes contemporary Hebrew literature through "horizontal toledot"—genealogies of suppressed stories. Her work spans 22 books , 14 peer-reviewed articles , and 4 translations , with a focus on Israeli comics, gender performativity, and biblical intertextuality. Key Contributions: Mapping female corporeal resistance in Hila Lahav's poetry Deconstructing sabra identity crisis in Yehudit Katzir's fiction Translating modern Hebrew authors (e.g., Nir Baram, Shifra Horn)

Hagar KotefView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Early modern political thought
• History of political thought
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Hagar Kotef is a Professor of Political Theory in the Department of Politics and International Studies at SOAS University of London. Her work critically examines the intersections of violence, belonging, and territorial attachments in settler colonial contexts, with particular focus on Israel/Palestine. She currently leads an ESRC-funded project on torture and bureaucracy in Israel/Palestine through collaboration with the Public Committee against Torture in Israel. Professor Kotef's research explores how political belonging and territorial attachments are constructed in settler colonies, challenging conventional understandings by demonstrating how people develop attachment to space not despite violence but through violence. Her work spans early modern political thought, history of political thought, empire and colonialism, Palestine/Israel studies, postcolonial theory, and poststructuralism (particularly Foucault and Derrida). Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: C.B Macpherson Book Award Yale Ferguson Award Spitz Prize in Democratic Theory Honorable Mention, MESA Fatema Mernissi Book Award Honorable Mention, Sussex International Theory Prize Honorable Mention, IPS-ISA Book Award Professor Kotef actively supervises PhD students working on diverse projects related to political theory and postcolonial studies. Her current supervisees include Taylor Kenzie Borowetz, Mesrob Kassemdjian, Anna E. Kensicki, and Barbara Schenkel. The ESRC-funded research project on torture bureaucracy represents significant grant support for her ongoing investigation into state violence mechanisms. Her current project, 'Civic Infrastructures of Torture,' examines the array of state apparatuses and institutions implicated in sanctioning torture in Israel, analyzing torture as a political technology whose effects extend far beyond the torture chamber itself into broader social and political relations.

Feng ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Nonparametric and semiparametric statistics
• Point processes and self-exciting processes
• Statistical computing
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Associate Professor Feng Chen is a faculty member at the School of Mathematics & Statistics, University of New South Wales, specializing in statistical methodology development and applications. His research bridges theoretical statistics and practical implementations across financial modeling, spatiotemporal processes, and public health analysis. PhD in Statistics from University of Hong Kong (2008) MSc in Applied Probability & Statistics from Lanzhou University (2004) BSc in Mathematics from Lanzhou University (2001) Research focuses include: Nonparametric and semiparametric statistical methods Point process modeling with emphasis on Hawkes processes Statistical computing and algorithm development Applications to financial data, earthquake analysis, and public health Recent publications demonstrate methodological advances in: Hawkes process estimation with complex data structures Renewal process applications in seismology GARCH modeling with missing data Spatiotemporal clustering analysis Scientific recognition includes: UNSW Science Staff Impact Award (2023) Professional roles: Director of Research Postgraduate Studies (2023--) Associate Editor for multiple journals Statistics Honours Coordinator (2013-2018) Active participant in statistical societies

José Juan Morcillo PérezView profile

Visiting Professor

• Spanish Literature
• Renaissance Humanism
• Mysticism
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José Juan Morcillo Pérez is a Visiting Professor at the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca 's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Holding a 'Cum Laude' Doctorate in Hispanic Philology from the University of Salamanca (2002), he has held teaching positions at the University of St. Andrews, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, and the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca's International Courses. His research focuses on Renaissance Spanish literature Francisco de Osuna's linguistic innovations Lazarillo de Tormes authorship debates Historical linguistics Cultural intersections of law and literature His 2002 doctoral thesis presented a critical edition of Francisco de Osuna's Abecedario Espiritual (1528-1530), analyzing its linguistic registers and neological contributions. He has received recognition for educational innovation projects, particularly in bilingual education and technology integration (2006-2007). Academic contributions include: Pioneering textual editions of Spanish Golden Age mystical works Interdisciplinary analysis of legal discourse in picaresque novels Lexical studies connecting Renaissance humanism with theological expression Scientific recognition includes: Doctor 'Cum Laude' , University of Salamanca (2002) Award for innovative educational project in Castilla-La Mancha public education system

Imma PetitoView profile

Research Fellow

• Institutional History
• Cultural History
• Diplomatic History
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Imma Petito is a PhD student at the University of Salerno (UNISA) and a Research Fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. Her work focuses on medieval institutional, cultural, and diplomatic history across Italy, Europe, and the Mediterranean. She collaborates with institutions like the University of Naples Federico II (UNINA) and participates in the SHOC research group. Education: Master's in Historical Sciences (cum laude, UNINA, 2017); trained at State Archives of Naples and Vatican Secret Archives (2019) Key Research: Diplomatic ties between England and Italy (1463-1483), patrimony of medieval cathedrals, transnational archival evidence Her projects analyze discursive and cultural dimensions of medieval diplomacy, emphasizing languages, communication, and spatial perception. Recent outputs include critical editions of Sforza diplomatic correspondence and comparative studies of Aragonese geopolitics. Scientific Awards: Academic scholarship (2017) Italian Renaissance research grants (2018) Antico Del Libro fellowship (2019) She contributes to editorial committees like Serie I, Dispacci Sforzeschi da Napoli and participates in conferences on New Diplomatic History. Her work bridges medieval and early modern historiography through interdisciplinary methodologies.

Ayşe Zeynep AydemirView profile

Assistant Professor

• Architectural Education
• Design Studio Pedagogy
• Architectural Design Research
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Ayşe Zeynep Aydemir is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at MEF University's Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture since 2017. She earned her PhD in 2017 from a joint program between Istanbul Technical University and KU Leuven, focusing on architectural design studio practices. Her academic journey includes a TÜBİTAK 2219 Research Fellowship at Royal College of Art (2019–2020) and a TÜBİTAK 2214 fellowship at KU Leuven (2014–2016). Her research interests span architectural education, design studio pedagogy, adaptive reuse of urban structures, and the intersection of architectural humanities with practice-based research. She emphasizes process-driven design, horizontal learning, and the role of spatial experience in education. Key publication trends include studies on adaptive reuse of office buildings for housing practice-led research in small architectural firms parallax views in metropolitan analysis Her work bridges academic theory with real-world applications, particularly in Istanbul's urban context. Scientific awards include TÜBİTAK 2219 and 2214 fellowships. She also led the Kilyos Boathouse design-build studio (2018), which won recognition in Turkey.

• Digital Archaeology
• 3D Visualization
• Spatial Technology
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Nicolò Dell'Unto serves as Professor of Archaeology at Lund University's Department of Archaeology and Ancient History within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. His research pioneers digital methodologies for archaeological analysis, specializing in 3D visualization, spatial technology, and virtual reality applications that transform how we perceive and investigate the past. Based at Helgonavägen 3 in Lund (Room LUX:A122), he directs the Digital Archaeology Laboratory (DARKLab) and oversees undergraduate/postgraduate digital archaeology programs. His educational background includes: Archaeology studies at University of Rome, La Sapienza PhD in Technology and Management of Cultural Heritage from IMT Lucca, Italy Postdoctoral fellowship at University of California Merced Dell'Unto's research focuses on how laser scanners, photogrammetry, GIS, and virtual reality technologies fundamentally reshape archaeological practice. His work bridges technical innovation with theoretical frameworks in landscape archaeology, emphasizing practical field applications while addressing methodological challenges in data interpretation. Key themes include digital documentation standards, 3D data management, and the cognitive impact of visualization tools on archaeological reasoning. His publication trends reveal a shift toward AI integration in archaeological data interpretation, infrastructure development for 3D data sharing, and cross-disciplinary collaborations examining Mediterranean connectivity. Recent works emphasize practical frameworks for implementing digital tools in fieldwork while addressing sustainability challenges in digital heritage preservation. Award highlights: Einar Hansen Prize for Humanities (2017) Royal Physiographic Society of Lund election (2024) Best Paper Award (2014) Highly Cited Research recognition (2017) Dell'Unto supervises PhD and master's students while leading major projects including RE-OSTRAKON (3D artifact scanning), TETRARCHs (data reuse), and AIR (Archaeological Interactive Report). His DARKLab serves as Sweden's national infrastructure for digital archaeology, collaborating with institutions like University of Oslo's Museum of Cultural History where he holds a visiting professorship since 2019. He actively shapes digital archaeology policy as Domain Specialist for Swedish National Data Service, Board Member for Statens historiska museer, and Open Science Champion at Lund University, driving national standards for archaeological data management and open science practices.

Daniel NemserView profile

Associate Professor

• Colonial Latin American Studies
• Race and Racialization
• Political Economy
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Daniel Nemser is an Associate Professor of Spanish at the University of Michigan, specializing in colonial Latin American studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (2011). His research focuses on race, materiality, political economy, and indigenous studies/Nahuatl within the context of Spanish colonialism. Nemser is affiliated with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and serves on the LACS Faculty and Brazil Initiative Advisory Committee. His first book, Infrastructures of Race: Concentration and Biopolitics in Colonial Mexico (2017), examines how spatial concentration techniques shaped racial categories and colonial governance. Current research explores the colonial history of logistics through road networks in 16th-century Mexico. Nemser's work bridges historical analysis with critical theories of race, capitalism, and colonial spatiality. Recent publications include contributions to Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies , History of the Present , and Colonial Latin American Review , addressing topics like the Iberian slave trade, racialization processes, and archival methodologies. His scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to colonial history.

Nikitas KaranikolasView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing and Understanding
• Computational Linguistics
• Computational Phonology
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Nikitas Karanikolas serves as Professor in the Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering at the University of West Attica since March 2018, following a distinguished career progression from Assistant Professor (2004) to Associate Professor (2010) and Professor (2014) at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. His professional trajectory includes significant roles as Systems Head of TEI Athens Library (1996-1997) and Chief of Informatics at Aretaieio University Hospital (1997-2004), alongside leadership positions in the Greek Computer Society as Board Member (2004-2006) and Secretary General (2006-2008). His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's in Statistics and Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1988) PhD in Applied Informatics from Athens University of Economics and Business (1994) with thesis "Technological and Linguistic approaches in Natural Language Understanding" Dr. Karanikolas maintains an exceptionally broad research portfolio spanning Natural Language Processing , Computational Linguistics , Medical Informatics , and Green Energy systems. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational frameworks with practical healthcare applications, particularly evident in recent dementia care technologies and Greek language processing systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects computational phonology with medical diagnostics and e-government applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward AI-driven healthcare solutions (particularly dementia patient monitoring), multilingual NLP systems (Greek and Polish), and urban safety applications . His work demonstrates consistent methodology development in ontological representations and multimodal fusion techniques, with increasing emphasis on real-world clinical and governmental implementations since 2023. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. With 16 journal papers, 68 conference publications, and six authoritative Greek university textbooks, Dr. Karanikolas maintains an active research trajectory. His advising capacity is evidenced through extensive publication mentorship, particularly in medical informatics and NLP projects. While specific grant details are unavailable, his hospital information system implementations and textbook authorship suggest successful research funding acquisition. Current research activities focus on multimodal aggression prediction systems for dementia care, Greek language ontological frameworks, and urban navigation safety applications, primarily conducted through the University of West Attica's informatics infrastructure.

• Transcultural Studies
• Chinese Literary Theory
• Modern History of Chinese Poetics
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Jin Siyan is a Professor of Chinese Literature in the Department of Oriental Studies at the University of Artois, France, where she has been teaching since 2006. She serves as co-director of the research axis 'Études transculturelles: Occident et Orient: l'imaginaire de l'autre, Identité, réception et critique' and is a full member of the 'Textes et cultures' Research Center. Her academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions across France and China. Her educational background includes: Doctorat ès Lettres Modernes from Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) in 1992 Habilitation to Direct Research in Literature and Languages from Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 in 2005 Maîtrise de langue et littérature françaises from Université de Pékin in 1984 Licence ès lettres from Université de Pékin (1978-1982) Jin Siyan's research focuses on transcultural studies between China and the West, with particular emphasis on the three historical encounters between Chinese and Western civilizations. Her work explores the modern history of Chinese literary theory, examining subjectivity in contemporary Chinese writing, Chinese feminine writing, and the complex relationship between language consciousness and identity. She has conducted groundbreaking research on the history of literary reception between China and France, and has pioneered studies on cultural transfers, particularly the translation of Buddhist sacred texts in 5th century China and its impact on the formation of classical Chinese language and poetics. Her work on the Wenxin Diaolong (The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons) by Liu Xie represents a major contribution to understanding classical Chinese literary theory. Her extensive publication record includes 14 monographs (7 in Chinese, 7 in French), 21 edited volumes, 10 literary works, 19 translations, and over 90 scholarly articles. Her recent research focuses on transcultural methodology, Buddhist text translation, and the relationship between Chinese poetics and Western literary theory. She has supervised 14 doctoral theses and 4 cotutelle theses covering topics in literary criticism, reception theory, and Chinese women's literature. As an active academic, Jin Siyan has participated in 168 scientific events (including 101 international conferences, 25 study days, and 42 doctoral seminars), organizing 30 of these events herself. She co-directs the journal 'Dialogue Transculturel' and the 'Espace transculturel' book series, fostering scholarly exchange between Chinese and Western academic communities.

Maria Luísa CoelhoView profile

Lecturer

• Comparative Literature
• Gender Studies
• Transnational Studies
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Dr. Maria Luísa Coelho is a Camões Lector in Portuguese and College Lecturer at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary and transcultural approaches to Portuguese art and literature, emphasizing feminist perspectives, transnational dialogues, and diasporic identities. She teaches Portuguese language modules, specialized literature papers (e.g., Lídia Jorge), and contributes to the MSt in Women's Gender and Sexualities Studies through a course on 'Gender Bodies in Visual Art and Culture.' Her work bridges art and literature, exploring themes like gendered identities, cultural hybridity, and migration. Her research themes include Brazilian and Portuguese studies, contemporary creative multilingualism, critical theory, and visual/material culture. Notable projects analyze Anglo-Portuguese cultural relations and Afropean women artists. She has edited special issues on transnational Portuguese women writers and published extensively on artists like Helena Almeida and Bartolomeu Cid dos Santos. Teaching responsibilities include supervising theses and lecturing on art theory for the Sarah Lawrence Programme. Her publications (2016–2024) reflect deep engagement with feminist art practices, diasporic narratives, and the interplay between art and political contexts such as Estado Novo Portugal.

Ted MouwView profile

Professor

• Demography
• Social Stratification
• Economic Sociology
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Ted Mouw is a Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds a B.A. in English Literature from Oberlin College, an M.A. in Economics, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on demography, social stratification, and economic sociology, with emphasis on labor markets, globalization’s impact, and immigration. Current projects include studies on social mobility in the U.S., economic effects of globalization in Indonesia and Mexico, and labor market dynamics for Hispanic immigrants in North Carolina. He has taught courses such as Social Stratification, Economy and Society, and Applied Regression Analysis, reflecting his expertise in quantitative methods and social theory. His work frequently intersects with the Carolina Population Center and addresses topics like occupational segregation, wage inequality, and transnational social networks. Mouw’s research also explores the interplay between spatial diffusion, migration patterns, and racial/ethnic integration in urban areas.