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• Perception
• Metacognition
• Subjective Experience
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Megan Peters is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine, with appointments in both the Department of Cognitive Sciences and the Department of Logic and Philosophy of Science within the School of Social Sciences. She serves as president and co-founder of Neuromatch.io and is a Fellow in the Brain, Mind & Consciousness program at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). Her research focuses on the intersection of perception, metacognition, and subjective experience, employing methodologies including fMRI, computational modeling, and artificial intelligence. Peters investigates how humans form metacognitive judgments about their perceptions and decisions, examining the neural and computational mechanisms underlying confidence, uncertainty, and conscious awareness. Her work spans theoretical frameworks in philosophy of science to practical applications in neuroscience methods. Peters' recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on metacognitive processes across various domains, with particular attention to how uncertainty is represented in the brain and communicated through behavior. Her research integrates computational neuroscience with philosophical approaches to consciousness and perception, creating a unique interdisciplinary perspective. She has made significant contributions to understanding the representational geometry of psychological spaces, the dynamics of perceptual decision-making, and the development of novel methods for analyzing neural data. Fellow, CIFAR Brain Mind & Consciousness Program As co-founder and president of Neuromatch.io, Peters has created a global platform for computational neuroscience education that has democratized access to advanced training. Her leadership in organizing large-scale virtual conferences has demonstrated innovative approaches to scientific collaboration across geographical boundaries. Through her work with Neuromatch, she has mentored numerous students and early-career researchers in computational neuroscience methods. Peters maintains active involvement in the consciousness science community, regularly participating in and organizing events such as the Metacognitive Science Satellite meeting and CCN (Cognitive Computational Neuroscience) conferences. Her research laboratory investigates fundamental questions about how the brain generates subjective experiences and metacognitive awareness, with implications for both theoretical understanding and potential clinical applications.

Tim TraceyView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Architecture
• Healthcare Design
• Higher Education Facilities
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Tim Tracey serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University while leading as Vice President and Midwest Region Director at SmithGroup, an international architecture firm. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in healthcare, higher education, and cultural projects, emphasizing the integration of space, light, and nature through charismatic leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL His research focuses on lean construction and agile methodologies applied to architectural design, particularly in healthcare and corporate environments. Tracey investigates how iterative processes and stakeholder engagement enhance project outcomes, with publications exploring integrated design delivery systems and workplace innovation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in facility planning and user experience optimization. Recent publications reveal a consistent emphasis on merging lean principles with agile practices to transform healthcare facility design and office environments, highlighting cross-disciplinary teamwork as critical for solving complex spatial challenges. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: 2010 AIA Chicago Divine Detail Award for The Transparent House II 2008 AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award for The Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 2007 SEAI Award of Merit for The Transparent House II 2006 AIA Chicago Honor Award for SR Crown Hall Restoration In academia, Tracey teaches PROJ_MGT 479: Advanced Business Strategies at Northwestern University. His professional service includes active roles in the American Institute of Architects (Chicago Chapter), Illinois Council, and Lean Construction Institute's Chicago Community of Practice, where he advances industry standards through leadership in design innovation and process improvement. At SmithGroup, he directs the Midwest Region studio, fostering a collaborative culture that has produced award-winning projects for institutions including Advocate Aurora Health, Northwestern University, and the Museum of Science and Industry.

• Visual Thinking
• Data Visualization
• Cognitive Science
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Steven L. Franconeri is a Professor of Psychology at Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, Northwestern University, and holds courtesy appointments in the Department of Design at McCormick School of Engineering and in Marketing at Kellogg School of Management. He directs the Visual Thinking Laboratory and the Northwestern Cognitive Science Program. Ph.D. in Cognition, Brain, & Behavior, Harvard University, 2004 M.A. in Psychology, Harvard University, 2001 B.A. in Cognitive Science and Computer Science, Rutgers University, 1999 His research focuses on visual thinking , data visualization , and cognitive science , exploring how visual processing enhances memory, communication, and information efficiency. His work bridges psychology , computer science , and design to optimize visual communication. His 15 most recent articles (2014) span visual attention , perceptual grouping , spatial cognition , and graph interpretation , with subfields including multiple object tracking , attentional deployment , mental rotation , and language-visual interaction . Early Career Award, Psychonomic Society, 2013 CAREER Award, National Science Foundation, 2011 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Izaak Walton Killam Memorial, 2004-2006 Graduate Fellowship, National Defense Science and Engineering, 2001-2004 His Visual Thinking Laboratory investigates leveraging the visual system to improve cognitive efficiency, funded by the National Science Foundation , Department of Education , and Department of Defense . His teaching expertise earned Certificates of Distinction in Teaching at Harvard University (2000-2001) and Phi Beta Kappa recognition (1999).

• Interior Architecture
• Sustainable Architecture
• Design Education
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Didem Baş is a Professor at Trakya University’s Faculty of Architecture, Department of Interior Architecture. She previously held academic and administrative roles at Istanbul Arel University, Çukurova University, and Istanbul Kültür University, including Department Head, Vice Rector, and Dean positions. Her career spans over 25 years, focusing on interior architecture, sustainable design, and architectural detailing. High School: Malatya Anatolian High School / Adana College (1991) Bachelor's: Mimar Sinan University / Architecture (1996) Master's: Çukurova University / Interior Architecture (1998) Proficiency in Arts: Mimar Sinan University / Interior Architecture (2001) Her research interests include sustainable architecture, material studies, design education, and creative thinking in architectural detailing. She has contributed to methodologies for adaptive design, ecological material use, and integrating digital tools into architectural practice. Didem Baş has published extensively, including 15 recent works on prefabrication, detail design, and cultural landscapes. Her projects involve TUBITAK-funded research on post-disaster housing and Erasmus+ collaborations in youth education and cultural heritage. She has served as a peer reviewer for journals like ICONARP and Athens Journal of Architecture and edited books on design and urban culture.

• cognitive linguistics
• linguistic worldview
• value language
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Dr. Andrzej Kominek, DSc, is a Professor at Jan Kochanowski University (UJK) in Kielce, Poland, affiliated with the Department of Polish Philology. His academic career focuses on linguistic research with particular emphasis on cognitive approaches to language and communication patterns in neurodiverse populations. As a habilitated doctor and full professor, he represents a senior academic position within the Polish university system. Professor Kominek's research interests encompass multiple specialized areas of linguistics including: Cognitive Linguistics Linguistic Worldview Value Language Studies Theolinguistics Psycholinguistics Language of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder His work particularly emphasizes how cognitive processes shape language use, with significant contributions to understanding communication patterns in individuals with autism. Analysis of Professor Kominek's recent publications (2014-2020) reveals a consistent focus on autism spectrum disorders and cognitive linguistics. His research examines metaphorical thinking, communication challenges, and linguistic patterns among individuals with autism. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges linguistics, psychology, and special education, with particular attention to how language reflects cognitive differences. His publications appear in both Polish and international journals, demonstrating the broad relevance of his research to understanding neurodiverse communication. Professor Kominek has served as editor for several significant publications in his field: The world needs minds of all kinds. Stories about people with autism (2014) Aspirations. The scientific image of people with Asperger syndrome in cultural, therapeutic and communication aspects (2016) Let's open the world... About communication, contact with the world and disorders in people with autism spectrum disorder (2018) Through his editorial leadership and research contributions, Professor Kominek has established himself as a leading voice in the study of language and autism in Poland. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical applications for understanding and supporting neurodiverse communication patterns, particularly through his analysis of metaphor comprehension, non-verbal communication, and linguistic worldview in autism spectrum disorders.

Sharenda BarlarView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Spanish Language
• Spanish Literature
• Foreign Language Education
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Sharenda Barlar is a PartTime Lecturer specializing in Spanish language and pedagogy. With a Master's degree from Vanderbilt University and a dual Bachelor's in Spanish and French from Union University , she has extensive experience in foreign language education. Key Affiliations: Modern Language Association, Christian Association of World Languages, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Tennessee Foreign Language Teacher Association Academic Roles: Section Coordinator for Spanish 103 (2001-2005), Freshman Advisor (2002-2005), Student Teacher Advisor (2000-2005) Her research focuses on language acquisition, literature pedagogy, and cultural transmission. Notable publications address faith integration in language education, oral traditions in Spain, and psychological themes in Spanish drama. She has taught courses ranging from elementary grammar to 20th-century Spanish theater. Selected publications span topics like student motivation, proverb analysis, and literary representation of disability, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement with education, psychology, and cultural studies.

Angela BezoldView profile

Lecturer

• Mathematics Education
• Primary School Didactics
• Argumentation Competencies
• +5 more

Dr. Angela Bezold is a Lecturer at the Chair of Mathematics V (Mathematics Education) at the University of Würzburg . She specializes in primary mathematics didactics , with a focus on fostering argumentation competencies and self-differentiated learning environments . Her work is closely tied to the SINUS and CO-SINUS projects, which aim to improve mathematics education through research tasks and teacher training. Project leader of CO-SINUS (2024) for primary school research tasks Co-creator of the mathematics textbook series Zahlenzauber (2015–2021) Founder of Emil's Research Camp for children Her research emphasizes exploratory learning in geometry and arithmetic, including projects like Mathematik und Kunst and Modellieren und Problemlösen . Recent activities include workshops on LehrplanPlus implementation and digital teaching models like the Inverted Classroom . She actively collaborates with regional institutions on teacher training programs.

• Architectural Design Education
• Urban Isolation and Transformation
• Remote Working Spaces
• +3 more

Bengi Yurtsever is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture , Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University , Turkey. She holds a Doctorate in Architecture (2017) from Yıldız Technical University, a Master's in Architecture (2011) from Istanbul Technical University, and a Bachelor's in Architecture (2008) from Karabük University. Her academic career spans teaching, research, and editorial roles across international journals. Research Interests : Architectural Design Education Critical Thinking in Studio Pedagogy Urban Isolation and Pandemic-Induced Space Transformation Blended and Distance Learning Models Computational Design Nature-Integrated Architecture Recent Publications focus on pandemic-era educational spaces, urban utopias, and reimagining Bauhaus principles. Her work appears in journals like GRID: Architecture Planning and Design Journal , International Design and Art Journal , and Bodrum Journal of Art and Design . Scientific Awards : Mimarca Mekan Anlatımı Metin Yarışması Special Selection (2019-2022) TUCSA-TYÇD Ulusal Çelik Yapı Ödülü (2014) Professional Involvement : She has served on national art and design juries, edited journals like Civil Engineering and Architecture and A|Z ITU Journal , and led TÜBİTAK-funded projects on remote learning environments and nature-based architectural design.

Youcef BousalhamView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Culture
• Alternative Organizations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Youcef Bousalham serves as Associate Professor at EDHEC Business School within the Faculty of Management & Humanities, where he combines theoretical frameworks from organizational sciences, philosophy, and anthropology to analyze how organizations translate social values into practice amidst competitive pressures. His research critically examines tensions between proclaimed organizational ideals and actual business practices, with particular focus on alternative organizations and corporate social responsibility implementation. Dr. Bousalham holds an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), PhD in Organizational Science, and multiple Master's degrees including Organizational Science (MPhil.), Mass Retailing Management (MSc.), and Project Management (MSc.). His academic journey includes Visiting Researcher positions at Cardiff Business School (UK), Lund University (Sweden), and ESG (Canada), reflecting his international scholarly engagement. His research explores how organizations promoting social responsibility navigate market competition while maintaining authentic practices. Drawing on Joanne Martin's work on organizational culture pluralism, he investigates 'cultural consistency' in alternative organizations—how they sustain meaningful connections between social values and daily operations despite competitive pressures that often neutralize transformative potential. His methodology combines ethnographic sensitivity with interpretative frameworks, examining how ethical practices get reabsorbed by market logic. Professor Bousalham's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on organizational culture dynamics and alternative organizational forms. His recent work analyzes coworking spaces as 'syntopies' and examines how competitive contexts threaten alternative organizational models. His interdisciplinary approach bridges management sciences with humanities, reflecting Martin's intellectual legacy of pluralistic organizational analysis. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with multiple awards: Best Paper Award from Academy of Management (Atlanta 2017) Best Paper Award from International Association of Strategic Management (2020) Best Paper Award from CIESS (International Conference on Organizations of the Social Economy, 2010) Mentored by Stanford's Joanne Martin—the first tenured woman at Stanford GSB—Professor Bousalham embodies 'tempered radicalism' in his academic practice, fostering critical thinking while supporting meaningful organizational change. His current HDR research extends this tradition, developing frameworks to understand how social values can be upheld against market forces, emphasizing that the challenge today is not proclaiming values but 'upholding' them against competitive distortions. He actively mentors emerging scholars while continuing his ethnographic investigations into organizational tensions between idealism and pragmatism.

Yvonne FranzView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Geography
• Urban Studies
• Social Geography
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Yvonne Franz is a Senior Lecturer and Postdoc Researcher at the Department of Geography and Regional Research (University of Vienna), with dual affiliation to the Department of Sociology. She directs the postgraduate program Cooperative Urban and Regional Development , serves as vice director of geography studies, and coordinates the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Urban Studies (4CITIES). As a core member of the Urban Futures research platform, she investigates multi-scalar urban transformation, focusing on neighborhoods, gentrification, super-diversity, and social innovation. Urban Futures Research Platform INTERREG Central Europe project "GEtCoheSive" (Vienna, Berlin, Bologna, Ljubljana) Urban Sustainability Living Lab Her research emphasizes participation in governance, urban living labs, and interdisciplinary methodologies. She has co-authored over 89 publications and contributed to 3 projects (including INTERREG) since 2010, with recent work on Ukrainian refugee housing in Europe and climate-resilient urban development. Franz has received 8 scientific prizes and actively engages in policy-oriented research, citizen science, and comparative urban studies across New York City, Vienna, and Slovenian contexts. Editorial roles in academic collections Radio/web interviews on urban exclusion and DIY urbanism Teaching focus on urban fieldtrips and living lab design Her scientific awards include recognition for impactful research in urban studies, with over 168 Mendeley readers for her 2022 student housing article. Franz's work bridges academic inquiry with practical urban interventions, emphasizing equity in housing, governance, and social infrastructure.

Rebecka Katz ThorView profile

Lecturer

• Cultural Memory Studies
• Commemoration Processes
• Museology
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Rebecka Katz Thor is a Lecturer at the Institute for Research on Migration, Ethnicity and Society (REMESO) , part of Linköping University's Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) . Her research focuses on cultural memory, commemoration processes, and ethical-political dimensions of cultural heritage in contemporary art. She contributes to academic discourse through projects like Remember Us to Life (2021-2025) examining Swedish Holocaust museums and monuments, and Distrusting Monuments (2022-2025) analyzing post-Yugoslav memory culture. She co-edited the anthology Public Memory, Public Art (2022) and curates exhibitions such as Life as Cloth (2024) featuring Holocaust survivor Lenke Rothman. Katz Thor earned her PhD in Aesthetics from Södertörn University. Her scholarly output spans museum studies, post-conflict memory, and feminist frameworks in art, engaging with thinkers like Judith Butler and Hannah Arendt. Recent articles explore 'monumental tiredness' in Public Art, Public Memory (2022) and 'vulnerable memories' in Thinking through GIBCA (2022). Her artistic collaborations include the long-term feminist project And All is Yet to Be Done (2015-2020), which reinterprets early feminist movements through spatial/temporal structures. She critiques static commemoration models, advocating for dynamic memory practices that foreground marginalized narratives, as seen in her 2020 Dagens Nyheter essay on statues as 'ungrievable lives.'

Ashanté ReeseView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical food studies
• Food justice
• Plantation geographies
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Ashanté Reese is an Associate Professor in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. With a PhD in Anthropology from American University, her work bridges critical food studies, Black geographies, and abolitionist frameworks through ethnographic practice. Current research explores sugar production's carceral and economic implications in Sugar Land, Texas Recipient of 2020 Best Monograph Award from Association for the Study of Food and Society Co-editor of Black Food Matters (2020), a seminal collection on food justice Recipient of 2020 Margaret Mead Award for outstanding anthropological contributions Her methodological interests focus on speculative Black geographies and ethnographic innovation. Recent publications examine food apartheid, spaces of care, and the afterlives of plantation economies. As a committed educator, she received the 2020-21 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship while teaching courses like Embodied Ethnography and Black Studies Methods. Key awards include: 2020 Best Monograph Award (Association for the Study of Food and Society) 2020 Margaret Mead Award (AAA & Society for Applied Anthropology) 2020-21 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship

• Social Semiotics
• Multimodal Communication
• Digital Humanities
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Morten Boeriis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Culture and Language, University of Southern Denmark. His research focuses on Social Semiotics, Multimodal Communication, and Visual Communication, with a particular emphasis on digital environments and consumer interactions. Institution: University of Southern Denmark Department: Department of Culture and Language Research Areas: Social Semiotics, Multimodal Communication, Digital Humanities, Visual Discourse Boeriis explores the stratification and organization of multimodal structures in both offline and online shopping environments, bridging semiotic theory with cognitive and digital perspectives. His work includes collaborations with scholars like Theo van Leeuwen and projects such as RESEMINA (Digital (Re)semiotization of Buying and Selling Interaction) and REED (Remediation of Education). He has contributed to advancing multimodal analysis through methodologies like the Mode Instantiation Model and theories connecting Kress/van Leeuwen's social semiotics with Peirce's semiotic framework. His teaching includes workshops on visual communication and courses in Danish textual analysis. Boeriis has supervised PhD students such as J. R. Dakwar and participated in interdisciplinary research networks like the Centre for Multimodal Communication.

• Choreography
• Contemporary Dance
• Dance Studies
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Eric Handman is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's Department of Modern Dance since 2014, with prior academic positions at the same institution from 2003-2014. He holds an MFA from the University of Utah (2003) and BA in English from Skidmore College (1991). As a choreographer and educator, he has created works for companies across the United States and performed internationally with New York-based dance groups including Doug Varone and Dancers, Nicholas Leichter Dance, and Joy Kellman and Company. His research focuses on Choreographic thinking and mobile technology integration Contemporary dance criticism and theory Contact improvisation pedagogy Interdisciplinary performance systems Eric's choreographic works from 2016-2024 demonstrate Exploration of ecological themes through 'greenland' (2023) Philosophical inquiry in 'The Cause of Itself' (2024) Archival experimentation in 'The Weight of Dust' (2018) Mythological reinterpretation in 'Galatea Prime' (2018) Academic recognition includes Fulbright Specialist designation (2013) Pretty Creatives International Choreography Competition winner (2014) New Visions Choreography Competition winner (2014) Professional leadership roles encompass Board membership at American College Dance Association Previous directorship at Congress on Research in Dance His teaching extends to international venues in technique, composition, and improvisation.

• Architectural design
• Urban planning
• Urban redevelopment
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Silvia Gron is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she has been actively teaching and conducting research in architectural and urban composition. Her academic career spans multiple doctoral programs, including the Architectural Heritage and Architectural and Landscape Heritage programs at Politecnico di Torino. She serves as a scientific director for numerous research agreements with municipalities and cultural organizations across Italy. Professor Gron's research interests focus on typological and morphological analyses, architectural design, urban planning, urban redevelopment, and living spaces. Her work explores the relationship between historical urban landscapes, cultural heritage, and contemporary urban challenges. She examines how cities evolve through time, with particular attention to spatial appropriation, urban memory, and the role of cultural institutions in urban transformation. Her interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications for urban regeneration and heritage conservation. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on urban transformation processes, particularly how historical contexts inform contemporary design interventions. She investigates the relationship between museums and urban spaces, the significance of everyday practices in shaping urban identity, and innovative approaches to revitalizing historic centers. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainable urban development aligned with UN SDG Goal 11 for sustainable cities and communities. Professor Gron has supervised PhD students including Cristiano Tosco, whose thesis examined post-earthquake interventions on rural heritage in southern Marche, and Caterina Di Felice, who researched new spaces of the urban museum as dynamic operators in city transformation processes. She leads numerous research projects focused on urban regeneration, including agreements with municipalities like Candiolo and Castelluccio Inferiore, as well as cultural organizations like the Barriera Design District APS Association. She is actively involved in the Transitional Morphologies research center at DAD and serves as editor for the Elzeard magazine. Her teaching spans multiple levels, from undergraduate Atelier City and Territory courses to doctoral programs in Architectural Heritage, demonstrating her commitment to architectural education across generations of students.