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Karin SchonView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Brain Plasticity
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Karin Schon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Neuroscience at Boston University College of Arts and Sciences. She directs the Brain Plasticity and Neuroimaging Laboratory and serves as Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion. PhD in Psychology (2005) from Boston University Joint BA/MA in Psychology (1998) from University of Hamburg Her research examines how aerobic exercise, aging, and psychosocial stress modulate brain health, particularly in hippocampal and amygdala systems. She pioneered anti-racist neuroscience studies on racial discrimination's impact on neurocognitive aging in Black/African American populations. Methodological approaches include high-resolution fMRI, structural MRI, and biomarker assays for neurotrophins like BDNF. Recent publications focus on 2024 studies of perceived discrimination's neuroanatomical effects, 2024 cortical thickness analysis in spatial cognition, and 2022-2020 investigations into hippocampal connectivity and exercise-induced neuroplasticity. Awards include NIH Pathway to Independence (2010), CCAD Junior Investigator (2013), and multiple NIH/NIA/NIMH grants. Scientific Leadership : Organized DEIA events, co-directed BU PREP pipeline program, and contributed to university-wide policy changes including the removal of Myles Standish name from campus housing in 2024 Service : Chair of BU Faculty Council Equity and Inclusion Committee (until 2024), active in GMS Diversity Steering Committee, and advocate for universal design in STEM education

• Data management and data science
• Artificial intelligence
• Distributed computing and systems software
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Thomas C Henderson is a tenured Professor at the School of Computing within the College of Engineering at the University of Utah. His research focuses on autonomous systems , computational models , and intelligent machine systems , with specific interests in biosystem simulation, distributed systems, and adaptive algorithms. He has contributed to Bayesian sensor networks , UAS traffic management , and probabilistic logic frameworks for intelligent agents. Current academic appointments since 1989 Adjunct roles in Biomedical Engineering Active in IEEE committees (2024-2025) Research trends in recent publications emphasize autonomous aircraft coordination , probabilistic reasoning , and multi-sensor integration . Key subfields include lane-based airspace modeling, reinforcement learning for UAS, and pseudogradient navigation techniques. His work has received recognition through a Best Paper Award (IEEE 2008) and the US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship . Strategic deconfliction protocols Dynamic data-driven applications Structural health monitoring systems He actively mentors undergraduate research through courses like Deep Learning Capstone and Senior Capstone Design . Current grants include "Deep Learning in AI and Robotics" (2024-2029) and "Robust Reasoning using Geometric SAT/PSAT" (2022-2023).

Haiyang ChaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Control Systems Engineering
• Remote Sensing
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Haiyang Chao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kansas. His research focuses on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with emphasis on control systems, wind estimation, remote sensing, and cooperative UAV operations. Recent work includes FireCrowdSensing for prescribed fire monitoring Wake vortex hazard estimation for airport UAS operations Thermal imaging for fire spread measurement Vertical wind velocity analysis in fire plumes System identification techniques for flying-wing UAVs Honors include the 2016 Summer Faculty Fellowship at Air Force Research Lab. He leads the Cooperative Unmanned Systems Lab (CUSL) and collaborates with NASA on gust sensing projects. Teaching interests include Avionics, Control Systems, and Autonomous Aerospace Vehicles.

• Refugee Studies
• Migration Studies
• Urban Studies
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Dr. Sarah Linn serves as a Research Associate at Manchester Metropolitan University within the Applied Social Science Research division. Her work centers on refugee and migrant communities in urban environments across the Middle East and the United Kingdom, examining critical issues of space, mobility, security, identity, and belonging through feminist and creative qualitative methodologies. Her educational background includes: PhD in Urban Studies & Planning, University of Sheffield (2020) MA in International Development & Planning, University of Sheffield (2014) BA (Hons) in International History & Politics, University of Leeds (2009) Dr. Linn's research program investigates the lived experiences of marginalized populations, particularly refugees and migrants, in urban settings. She employs innovative qualitative and participatory approaches to explore how individuals navigate security, construct identities, and develop senses of belonging within complex urban landscapes. Her work often focuses on gendered dimensions and the impact of colonial and neo-colonial spatialities, with significant fieldwork conducted in Jordan and Lebanon. Analysis of her publication record from 2020-2025 reveals a strong emphasis on Syrian refugee communities in Jordan and Lebanon, with particular attention to youth and women. Her studies frequently utilize oral histories, diary methods, and participatory mapping to examine themes of return migration, urban mobility, leisure spaces, and the interplay between formal and informal security systems. A notable trend is her exploration of entangled mobilities and the role of material culture in displacement contexts. No scientific awards were mentioned in the available information. Information regarding doctoral advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations was not provided in the source materials.

Barbara KnowltonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Memory Systems
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Barbara Knowlton is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with affiliations to the Behavioral Neuroscience Division and the Brain Research Institute. She earned a B.A. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Stanford University, followed by postdoctoral work in Psychiatry at UC San Diego. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, memory systems, learning mechanisms, and their implications in schizophrenia and aging. Recent publications highlight her work on value-directed remembering, procedural learning, age-related memory differences, and neural correlates of decision-making. She employs advanced neuroimaging techniques (e.g., high-resolution fMRI, DTI) and neurostimulation (tDCS) to investigate memory encoding, reward processing, and brain connectivity. Key themes include the interaction between cognitive and emotional systems, habit formation, and interventions to enhance memory retention through targeted stimulation of prefrontal and medial temporal regions. Selected Research Grants: 2022: NIH grant for "Causal Role of Prefrontal Cortex in Value-Directed Memory Encoding" Techniques: High-resolution 7T fMRI Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) Collaborations: Prof. Susan Bookheimer (UCLA) Prof. Itzhak Fried (UCLA Neurosurgery) Dr. Adam Ekstrom (UCLA)

Longbing CaoView profile

Professor

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Professor Longbing Cao serves as a Professor at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, specifically within the Data Science Institute. He also holds the position of Distinguished Chair Professor in AI at Macquarie University and is an ARC Future Fellow (Level 3). As a pioneering researcher in AI, data science, and advanced analytics, Professor Cao founded the UTS Advanced Analytics Institute, the first data science initiative in Australia. Professor Cao's research interests span across data science fundamentals, machine/deep learning, behavior informatics, and enterprise data science applications. His work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical implementation, focusing on non-IID learning, actionable knowledge discovery, and complex behavior modeling. His research has addressed real-world challenges in government services, finance, insurance, banking, telecommunications, transport, and e-commerce sectors. His 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trend toward addressing distributional challenges in machine learning, developing transdisciplinary AI approaches, modeling complex temporal dependencies, and advancing negative sequence analysis. His work consistently integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in financial analytics, healthcare, and disaster resilience. Scientific Awards: Eureka Prize for Excellence in Data Science (2019) ACM Distinguished Scientist Professor Cao has made significant contributions to academic leadership and research supervision. He established world-first research degrees at UTS (Master of Analytics and PhD Thesis: Analytics), founded the IEEE Task Force on Data Science and Advanced Analytics, and served as general chair of the KDD conference in 2015 (the first edition in Australia). His funded research portfolio includes multiple ARC grants and industry collaborations focusing on complex data analytics, behavior informatics, and AI applications. He leads the Data Science Lab at UTS, which has become a prominent center for data science research in Australia. The lab focuses on developing fundamental theories and practical applications of data science, with strong industry partnerships that translate research into real-world impact. Professor Cao's leadership in establishing the annual Big Data Summit in 2012 created Australia's first platform for bridging academic research with industry and government applications.

• History of Science
• History of Technology
• Material Culture
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Simon Werrett is Professor of the History of Science in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London (UCL), where he has been employed since 2012, first as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer and then as Professor from 2019 onward. Previously, he was faculty at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he served as Assistant Professor (2002-2009) and Associate Professor (2009-2012) in the History Department. Werrett's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy from University of Cambridge (2000) Master of Philosophy from University of Cambridge (1996) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from University of Leeds (1994) Professor Werrett's research explores interactions between the arts and sciences from the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries, with particular focus on what he terms "thrifty science" - an experimental approach to natural inquiry that emphasizes re-use, adaptation, repair and exchange. His work spans several key areas including the history of experimentation, material culture studies, environmental history of science, and Russian/Soviet scientific traditions. Werrett has made significant contributions to understanding historical practices of resourcefulness in scientific work, examining how scientists throughout history have creatively managed limited materials. His scholarly output reveals consistent themes across centuries of scientific practice, with particular attention to material economies in experimental settings, the role of repair and maintenance in scientific work, and cross-cultural exchanges in scientific knowledge. Werrett's publications demonstrate expertise in both Western European and Russian scientific traditions, with notable work on fireworks history, exploration voyages, and gendered knowledge production networks. Among his professional recognitions, Werrett received the Paul Bunge Prize in 2020 from the German Chemical Society. He has served as External Examiner at the University of Cambridge's Department of History and Philosophy of Science (2019-2021) and held an editorial role with the British Journal for the History of Science Themes (2017-2022). At UCL, Werrett teaches across History and Philosophy of Science and Science and Technology Studies at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His teaching encompasses the history of science in ancient and early modern worlds, Russian and Soviet science history, and global perspectives on scientific development. With language skills in Russian, French, Spanish, and German, he brings multilingual capabilities to his historical research.

• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• Spatial Cognition
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Patric Jensfelt is a full-time Professor at the Robotics, Perception and Learning (RPL) division within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology . He contributes to robotics and autonomous systems through research, teaching, and industry collaboration. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Robotics, Perception and Learning (RPL) School: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) University: KTH Royal Institute of Technology His research focuses on robotics and autonomous systems , particularly spatial cognition for enabling robots to understand and model their environments. He integrates sensor data with high-level symbolic reasoning to advance navigation, mapping, and system integration. Recent work includes applications in service robotics, 3D foot scanning (via the company Volumental ), and drone-based perception. The 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in scene flow estimation, autonomous driving, LiDAR processing, and domain adaptation. They emphasize self-supervised learning , dynamic environment modeling , and robust spatial representations for autonomous systems. Patric supervises Master’s and PhD students, particularly in project courses like DD2410 Introduction to Robotics , DD2419 Project Course in Robotics and Autonomous Systems , and the doctoral course FDD3356 System Integration for Robotics . He is actively involved in the WASP Graduate School , teaching Autonomous Systems annually. He leads the Robotics, Perception and Learning (RPL) division, which fosters innovation in robotics through experimental projects and industry partnerships like Intelligent Machines . The division supports internships (unpaid) and encourages applicants to demonstrate prior engagement with his research.

Arathy KarthaView profile

Research Fellow

• Vision Rehabilitation
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
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Dr. Arathy Kartha is a vision rehabilitation researcher with affiliations to the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grant from the National Eye Institute and specializes in multisensory rehabilitation for ultra-low vision. Education: BS and MPhil in Optometry from Elite School of Optometry (Chennai, India) PhD in Pediatric Vision Rehabilitation (Australia) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University) Her research focuses on integrating virtual reality, augmented reality, and neuroprosthetics to develop assistive technologies for visually impaired individuals. Recent work explores spatial localization, head rotation patterns, and AI-powered smart vision glasses. K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Grant - National Eye Institute

Meredith HoyView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Art
• Cybernetics and systems theory
• Acoustic Ecology
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Meredith Hoy is Associate Professor of Contemporary Art and Media Theory at Arizona State University's Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Holding a PhD in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley (2010), she bridges art history and studio practice through interdisciplinary research connecting technological, ecological, scientific, and social systems. Education PhD 2010, Department of Rhetoric, University of California-Berkeley BA 2001, Program in Humanities with Honors, Stanford University Her research spans digital aesthetics , data art , and environmental systems , with a focus on intersections between historical art practices (like pointillism) and contemporary digital methodologies. Current projects explore digital memory systems' impact on human cognition and affect. Key publications include From Point to Pixel: A Genealogy of Digital Aesthetics (2017) and contributions to Leonardo, Media-N, and exhibition catalogs like Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age (2023). She has co-edited journal special issues on art infrastructure and digital culture. Hoy's creative practice includes curating exhibitions such as Water, Climate, Place (2015) and Mathematical Rhymes (2013). Her expertise areas cover critical theory , animal studies , biosemiotics , and posthumanism .

Wendy WoodsonView profile

Professor

• Interdisciplinary Performance
• Choreography
• Video Art
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Wendy Woodson serves as the Roger C. Holden Professor of Theater and Dance at Amherst College and the Five College Dance Department, where she has taught since 1987. Founder and Artistic Director of Present Co. Inc., she has created over 100 interdisciplinary performance works presented globally at venues including the Kennedy Center, Jacob's Pillow, and LaMaMa theaters in NYC and Melbourne. Her research centers on interdisciplinary performance , exploring tensions between individual voices through mediation, reconciliation, and translation across media. She emphasizes kinesthetic empathy and collaborative improvisation, developing frameworks where movement, text, and video interact to examine belonging and identity. Her artistic practice consistently investigates how individuals navigate relationships within specific cultural and physical contexts. Analysis of her 15 most recent works reveals an evolution from stage-based choreography toward video installations addressing displacement ( NELA , DORA ) and environmental change ( Shore ), while maintaining core interests in multilingual expression and psychological archetypes. Her pieces frequently engage refugee narratives, memory reconstruction, and cross-cultural dialogue. Prestigious Recognition: Fulbright Senior Scholar (2006-07), multiple international film festival Grand Prizes Major Residencies: Rockefeller Bellagio Center, Bogliasco Foundation, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Foundation Support: National Endowment for the Arts (6 fellowships), Massachusetts Cultural Council (12 awards) Woodson has mentored through guest artist residencies at 15+ institutions worldwide while developing innovative curricula like The Art of Noticing seminar. Her Present Company Inc. has sustained 40+ years of collaborative production with over 50 associate artists across dance, theater, and visual media, creating experimental works that challenge conventional performance boundaries through interdisciplinary integration.

Megan HofmannView profile

Assistant Professor

• Accessibility and Fabrication
• Digital Fabrication in Healthcare
• Machine Knitting Automation
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Megan Hofmann is an Assistant Professor holding dual roles at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (College of Engineering). She earned her PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University in 2022. Her research focuses on accessibility and digital fabrication, particularly in healthcare contexts, including automated machine knitting and medical making. She leads the Accessible Creative Technologies (ACT) Lab, which develops tools like Maptimizer (custom tactile maps), OPTIMISM (collaborative optimization frameworks), and KnitGIST (generative knitting design). Her work addresses challenges in assistive technology fabrication, such as creating accessible medical devices and optimizing rapid prototyping in healthcare. Recent projects include NSF-funded research on interactive smart textiles and studies on distributed manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hofmann’s contributions span interdisciplinary domains, blending computer science, mechanical engineering, and healthcare innovation. Grants & Awards: Recipient of a $550,000 NSF grant for smart textile tools (2024). Labs: ACT Lab focuses on inclusive digital fabrication systems.

Carsten FinkeView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimmunology
• Memory Consolidation
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Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Finke is a professor specializing in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimmunology, with a focus on memory consolidation, spatial navigation, and autoimmune neurological disorders. His research employs neuroimaging and behavioral methods to investigate conditions like encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, and post-COVID cognitive deficits. Research Focus: His work spans three core areas: Memory Systems: Examining consolidation mechanisms (e.g., pharmacological modulation via propofol) and developmental trajectories of spatial/navigational memory. Neuroimmune Disorders: Characterizing cognitive outcomes and brain network reorganization in autoimmune encephalitis (anti-NMDA, anti-LGI1) and multiple sclerosis. Post-COVID Neurology: Identifying neural correlates of fatigue/cognitive impairment and contributing to large cohorts (NAPKON) for phenotyping acute/chronic morbidity. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize: Dynamic brain network analysis in neuroinflammatory conditions Long-term cognitive sequelae of COVID-19 Multisensory influences on spatial memory Pediatric neuroimmunology (MOG-ADEM)

Miguel A. MartínezView profile

Professor

• Urban Sociology
• Housing Studies
• Social Movements
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Miguel A. Martínez is Professor in Sociology, especially Housing and Urban Sociology, at Uppsala University, where he is affiliated with both the Institute for Housing and Urban Research and the Department of Sociology. His academic work bridges rigorous scholarly research with direct engagement in social movements, particularly those focused on housing justice and urban rights. His research interests encompass a wide range of urban sociology topics including social movements, housing policies, socio-spatial segregation, sustainable mobility, local governance, gentrification, and urban politics. His methodological approach emphasizes qualitative methods and activist research, reflecting his commitment to public sociology that directly engages with social struggles. His work often examines how marginalized communities resist neoliberal urban policies and develop alternative practices of urban living. The analysis of Professor Martínez's recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on housing movements, particularly in Spain, with increasing attention to transnational connections between urban struggles in Europe and Latin America. His work consistently interrogates the relationship between social movements and urban governance, examining how movements challenge housing financialization, develop alternative housing models, and navigate complex political landscapes. A distinctive feature of his scholarship is the integration of theoretical analysis with practical movement strategies, often drawing on his own experiences as both researcher and participant in urban social movements. Professor Martínez leads significant research projects including 'The intersectional and sustainable impacts of housing movements: the Spanish case' (2020-2023, funded by FORMAS) and 'Urban Struggles for the Right to the City and Urban Commons in Brazil and Europe' (2019-2024, funded by STINT-CAPES). His work demonstrates how academic research can directly inform and be informed by social movement practices, creating a productive dialogue between scholarly analysis and grassroots activism. His teaching at Uppsala University includes courses on Urban Sociology and Qualitative Research Methods, where he incorporates both theoretical frameworks and practical case studies of urban movements. His pedagogical approach reflects his broader scholarly commitment to connecting academic knowledge with real-world social struggles.

• digital media studies
• technology and science studies
• gender and sexuality studies
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Jenny Sundén is a Professor at the Center for Gender Studies, Uppsala University, and Södertörn University. Previously, she held a professorship in Media and Communication Studies at Karlstad University and has been a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley, University of Surrey, Peking University, City University of New York, and University of Turku. Her work bridges digital media, gender, and sexuality studies across institutional contexts. Her research centers on the digital transformation of the body and sexuality, examining how platform capitalism and content regulation affect marginalized bodies and obscure networks. She investigates the politics of pleasure through erotic audiobooks where literature, sound, and spatiality intersect. Key areas include digital media studies, technology and science studies, gender and sexuality studies, sound studies, feminist theory, queer theory, posthumanist theory, affect theory, and ethnography. Her scholarly trajectory evolves from early work on online textual embodiment to contemporary studies of feminist tactics in social media and digital game cultures. Her forthcoming book 'Hot Connections' extends this to sexual platforms, highlighting material and political dimensions of digital intimacy and platform regulation while analyzing how pleasure operates within data-driven economies. She leads three major funded projects: 'Listening pleasures' (2024-2028) on audio fiction and sexual health; 'Digital sexual health' (2022-2025) on LGBTQ+ wellbeing in sextech; and 'Rethinking sexuality' (2020-2023) on Nordic-Baltic digital sexual cultures. These projects, funded by the Swedish Research Council, Forte, and Östersjöstiftelsen, involve interdisciplinary collaborations with Lund University, Södertörn University, Swinburne University, and Queensland University of Technology. Her research teams span Sweden, Australia, and the Nordic-Baltic region, combining ethnographic methods with platform analysis to examine how marginalized communities navigate digital sexual expression amid increasing content regulation and commercialization.