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John M. HendersonView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Psychology
• Visual Cognition
• Scene Perception
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John M. Henderson is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Davis , affiliated with the Visual Cognition Lab . He holds additional roles at the Center for Mind and Brain , Center for Vision Science , Center for Neuroscience , and Plasticity and Memory Program . As an editor for Collabra: Psychology and associate editor for Journal of Experimental Psychology: General , he contributes to open science and cognitive research dissemination. Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988) M.S. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1986) B.S. in Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1983) Professor Henderson’s research investigates how visual information is acquired, recognized, and integrated into cognitive systems to guide behavior. His work combines scene perception , reading processes , and visual memory using eye tracking , fMRI , brain stimulation , and computational modeling . Recent studies explore semantic guidance of attention in natural scenes, neural correlates of fixation duration, and developmental attentional patterns. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reflect a focus on semantic processing in visual cognition , scene perception , and computational modeling of attention . Topics include meaning-based attentional guidance, deep learning applications in scene analysis, and neural mechanisms of memory-guided eye movements. Collaborations span cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, and AI-driven scene understanding. Scientific honors include: Google Scholar Classics recognition (2017) for groundbreaking 2006 paper Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, American Psychological Association, and Psychonomic Society Grants from the National Eye Institute and National Institute on Aging support his work on visual cognition and aging. His lab trains students in cognitive methods and interdisciplinary research, bridging psychology, neuroscience, and computational modeling.

Monica GermanaView profile

Professor

• Contemporary Fiction
• Gothic Studies
• Popular Culture
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Monica Germana is a Reader in Gothic and Contemporary Studies at the University of Westminster since 2020, with a focus on Gothic literature, contemporary fiction, Scottish culture, and fashion studies. She has previously taught at the University of Derby and Roehampton University, and was a tutor at the University of Glasgow during her PhD studies. Executive Secretary, International Gothic Association (2011–present) Member, International Association for the Study of Scottish Literatures Member, Scottish Society for Northern Studies Her research spans interdisciplinary intersections of gender, Gothic traditions, and cultural identity , including Scottish literature, Arctic narratives, and James Bond studies. She has explored hauntings in postcolonial spaces, 21st-century monsters, and the Gothic's role in environmental humanities. Recent publications analyze the James Bond franchise's gendered fashion, Gothic landscapes in Scottish and Italian cinema, and Arctic-Scottish cultural links. Her work has been recognized with the Emily Toth Award honourable mention (2020) and a shortlisting for the Allan Lloyd Smith Prize (2019). Supervision: Currently advising Valeria Ryrak (autofiction/memory) and Kevin MacNeil (Buddhism in writing) Former Students: Aisling McKeown (migrancy in Irish narrative), Kate Turner (queer Scottish fiction)

Charless C. FowlkesView profile

Professor

• Computational Vision
• 3D Scene Understanding
• Image Segmentation
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Charless C. Fowlkes is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and a member of the UCI Vision Group. His research focuses on computational vision, integrating visual recognition with 3D scene understanding and developing tools for biological image analysis. UCI Chancellor's Fellow (2019-2022) NSF CAREER Award recipient (2013) Helmholtz Prize winner (2015) Research Interests His work spans computational vision, image understanding, 3D scene reconstruction, and machine learning applications in biological and forensic domains. He develops methods for automated pollen classification, cardiac tissue analysis, and forensic shoeprint matching. Recent Publications His recent work includes 3D scene reconstruction with epipolar transformers, forensic shoeprint analysis, and image inpainting techniques. These show trends in integrating geometric understanding with deep learning. Scientific Awards Awarded the Marr Prize (2009), Helmholtz Prize (2015), and NSF CAREER Award (2013), he has received recognition for both theoretical and applied contributions to computer vision. Teaching & Advising He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in computer vision since 2008 and advised numerous PhD, MS, and BS students who now work at institutions like Google, Apple, and CMU. Collaborations He collaborates with labs at UIUC (Punyasena Lab), Harvard (DePace Lab), and UCI (Cinquin Lab, Khine Lab) for biological applications of computer vision.

Fabien MontcherView profile

Associate Professor

• Social History
• History of Ideas
• Political History
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Fabien Montcher is an Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center for Iberian Historical Studies (CIHS) at Saint Louis University. His research focuses on the social history of ideas and politics in early modern Iberian worlds, with interests spanning empire studies, the history of knowledge, and environmental history. He holds a Ph.D. from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2013) and has held fellowships at institutions including the IAS Princeton and the Huntington Library. Montcher’s work includes Mercenaries of Knowledge (Cambridge UP, 2023), examining the strategies of displaced scholars in early modern politics, and a forthcoming book on citrus diplomacy in early modern empires. His research integrates global and interdisciplinary approaches, blurring lines between humanities and sciences. He teaches courses such as Seeds of Empires: Food and Environmental History and actively fosters collaborations through CIHS, connecting SLU’s St. Louis and Madrid campuses. Awards include the ACLS Fellowship (2017) and the Oliveira Marques Prize (2018). Research Highlights: Bibliopolitics, rhizomatic empires, and the role of citrus in diplomacy. Grants: NEH Institute ‘Global Geographies of Knowledge’ ($200k+, 2023). Labs/Teams: Co-edits Rhizome series on early modern Iberian networks at the Newberry Library.

Jafari S. AllenView profile

Professor

• African Diaspora Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Social Movements
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Jafari S. Allen is a Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University, where he directs the Institute for Research in African American Studies (IRAAS). He holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Columbia (2003), and previously served as Director of the Program in Africana Studies and Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Miami. His research bridges anthropology, Black studies, and queer studies, focusing on transnational Black queer life, diasporic identity, and ethnographic methodologies. Major works include There’s a Disco Ball Between Us (2022) and ¡Venceremos? (2011), exploring Black queer theory and Cuban self-making. He has been awarded the 2023 Gregory Bateson Book Prize for his theoretical contributions. Allen’s interdisciplinary work spans curatorial projects, museum collaborations, and global initiatives like the Miami Initiative on Global Black Studies. His research emphasizes decolonial praxis, Black fullness, and the intersections of art, activism, and scholarship. Education: Columbia University (Ph.D. 2003), New York University (1998), Morehouse College (1990). Awards: Gregory Bateson Book Prize (2023), Ruth Benedict Prize Honorable Mention (2022). Research Interests: Queer Black diasporic theory, cultural anthropology, ethnography, Black feminist thought, transnational social movements, and the politics of memory.

• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Image Analysis
• Medical Imaging
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Professor Jinman Kim is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney and Director of the Biomedical Data Analysis and Visualisation (BDAV) Lab. He also serves as Research Director of the Telehealth and Technology Centre at Nepean Hospital. His research focuses on machine learning applications in biomedical image analysis, visualization, and multi-modal data processing. Kim holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sydney (2006) and has held roles including Senior Lecturer (2013), Associate Professor (2016), and Professor (2022). He is an Area Editor for Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine and actively contributes to AI-driven healthcare initiatives. His academic journey includes a Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Geneva (2010) and leadership roles in projects like the ARC Training Centre in Innovative Biomedical Engineering. He co-leads the Digital Health Imaging initiative under the Faculty of Engineering’s Digital Science Initiative. Kim has developed teaching programs such as the Master of Digital Health and Data Science, co-taught with the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Research interests span AI in medical imaging, telehealth systems, and interdisciplinary biomedical engineering. His work includes advancements in PET/CT fusion, tumor segmentation, and medical visual analytics. Kim’s lab explores applications like AI in dental education, cutaneous lymphoma detection, and fair AI models for healthcare. Notable collaborations include the Telehealth Remote Monitoring System for chronic patients and contributions to datasets like the HRDC Challenge for hypertension classification. His labs prioritize translating AI innovations into clinical tools for improved healthcare accessibility and precision.

Jennifer WhyteView profile

Professor

• Infrastructure Projects
• Project Leadership
• Systems Integration
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Professor Jennifer Whyte is a Professor and Director of the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership at the University of Sydney's School of Project Management (Faculty of Engineering). Her research focuses on project leadership, systems integration, digital transformation in construction, and future-making practices. She previously led the School of Project Management (2021-23) and holds a retained Professorship at Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is a Policy Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, contributing to industry policy and advisory boards such as the UK Construction Leadership Council. Education: Holds a PhD and is a Fellow (FICE) of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Her work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical impact through tools like digital twins and visualization technologies. Current projects include the Alan Turing Institute's Data-Centric Engineering Programme (Grand Challenge III) and the EPSRC-funded VENTURA Project's Virtual Decision Room initiative. Research interests span infrastructure projects, innovation ecosystems, and leadership in complex environments. She actively supervises doctoral students exploring areas like risk management in construction and digital transformation in public institutions. Awards include recognition for policy contributions and leadership in project-based organizations. Grants include funding for Big Data-driven stakeholder engagement in mega-projects and collaborations on new energy technologies. Her global links include Imperial College London and ongoing partnerships with institutions in the UK and Australia.

• Medical Imaging
• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
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Madeleine Wyburd is an Associate Member of the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on advancing medical imaging technologies through deep learning and computer vision, particularly in the domain of fetal ultrasound analysis. She specializes in developing algorithms for 3D ultrasound reconstruction, anatomically plausible segmentation, and automated assessment of fetal brain development. Her work bridges computer science and clinical medicine, emphasizing applications in obstetrics and prenatal care. Key contributions include techniques like RapidVol for real-time 3D ultrasound volume reconstruction and TEDS-Net, a topology-preservation network for medical image segmentation. She also explores test-time adaptation methods to improve subcortical segmentation accuracy in fetal brain imaging. Wyburd's research integrates interdisciplinary methodologies from biomedical engineering and algorithm design. Recent projects analyze cortical plate development in second-trimester fetuses and compare 3D ultrasound with MRI volumetric measurements to enhance clinical diagnostic reliability. Her work aims to improve prenatal care through AI-driven tools that standardize fetal biometry assessment and reduce human error in clinical workflows. She collaborates with global institutions, as evidenced by her participation in the 34th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her studies often address practical challenges like sparse-sampling in intrapartum ultrasound and normative brain maturation tracking up to 2 years post-birth.

• Primary Science Education
• Early Years Science
• Teacher Professional Learning
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Associate Professor Christine Preston at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Education and Social Work specializes in primary science education with a focus on early childhood development. She maintains active classroom experience through her kindergarten science teaching and leads research on science diagrams, toy-based learning, and teacher professional development. Her work integrates embodied learning and representational pedagogies to enhance conceptual understanding in STEM subjects. Dr. Preston's research examines innovative approaches including citizen science integration, digital technologies, and adaptive curriculum design. She currently lectures in primary science and technology education, while supervising doctoral candidates exploring computational thinking and marine biology education. Her scholarly contributions emphasize practical classroom applications and teacher support resources. Award recognition includes multiple Excellence in Teaching awards (2007, 2016) and the 2001 NSW Quality Teaching Award. She maintains active membership in international science education associations including ASTA, ESERA, and NSTA, serving on editorial boards for science education journals.

Glen McGillivrayView profile

Associate Professor

• Performance and Emotion
• Eighteenth-Century Acting
• Theatricality and Theatrical Metaphor
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Glen McGillivray is an Associate Professor and Research Director in the Discipline of Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Sydney. He holds a BA (Honours) from Flinders University (1988) and a PhD from the University of Sydney (2004). His research focuses on performance and emotion, eighteenth-century acting practices, and the role of archives in preserving theatrical history. McGillivray has held academic roles at Western Sydney University and NIDA, where he developed the graduate program in Practice-Based Research. He currently serves as President of the Australasian Association for Theatre, Drama, and Performance Studies (ADSA) and chairs the editorial boards of Australasian Drama Studies and About Performance . His recent research explores emotions in Argentine tango performance and the emotional dynamics of eighteenth-century theatre, challenging conventional views of empathy in actor-audience interactions. He has led major ARC-funded projects, including AusStage (2007–2012), and authored influential works like Actors, Audiences, and Emotions in the Eighteenth Century (2023). McGillivray has supervised over ten PhD and master’s students, focusing on topics like fringe theatre economics and Shakespearean performance techniques. His teaching includes courses on acting methodologies and Shakespearean rehearsal practices.

Ricarda RogganView profile

Professor

• Photography
• Contemporary Art
• Visual Representation
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Ricarda Roggan has served as Professor of Photography at the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart since 2013, where she teaches in the Department of Art. She previously earned her Master of Arts from the Royal College of Art in London (2003-2005) and completed her photography studies at the Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig under Prof. Timm Rautert, receiving her Diploma in 2002. Her research explores the intersection of photography, spatial representation, and object studies, with a particular focus on how everyday objects and environments transform when captured through the photographic lens. She examines the relationships between materiality, space, and perception in contemporary visual culture. Roggan's artistic publications demonstrate consistent examination of spatial relationships and object representation. Her works frequently document architectural spaces, industrial environments, and everyday objects through carefully composed photographic series that invite contemplation of material presence and absence. Awards & Honors: Shortlist VHV-Preis (2012) Dorothea-Erxleben-Stipendium, Lower Saxony (2011-2013) Sachsen LB Art Prize (2004) Vordemberge-Gildewart Foundation Grant (2003) Alfred Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung Grant (2002) Her extensive international exhibition record includes solo shows at Kunstverein Hannover, Kunst-Werke Berlin, Museum der bildenden Künste Leipzig, and participation in prestigious events like the Berlin Biennale and Biennale de la Photographie et des Arts visuels in Liège.

Rachael Miyung JooView profile

Associate Professor

• Transnational Media
• Sports and National Identity
• Korean Diaspora Studies
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Rachael Miyung Joo is an Associate Professor in American Studies at Middlebury College, where she has taught since 2007. She holds a B.A. from Pomona College and an M.A./Ph.D. in Cultural and Social Anthropology from Stanford University. Her academic work centers on the intersections of race, nationalism, immigration, globalization, food culture, and sports media within transnational Korean/American communities. Joo's research examines how mass media—particularly sports—shapes diasporic identities and national imaginaries. Her book Transnational Sport: Gender, Media, and Global Korea (Duke UP, 2012) analyzes sports as sites of nation-building. Current research investigates golf's cultural politics, including mass-mediated desires, racial dynamics, and environmental landscapes. She co-edited A Companion to Korean American Studies (Brill, 2018) and publishes extensively on Asian American cultural studies. Joo teaches courses including 'Immigrant America,' 'Critical Studies of Sport,' 'Asian Americas,' and 'Race and Ethnicity in the US,' employing interdisciplinary approaches to explore embodiment, power structures, and cultural production. She engages in public scholarship through platforms like Public Seminar and podcasts, addressing topics from Olympic diplomacy to immigration reform.

Vinod NamboodiriView profile

Professor

• Assistive Technologies
• Applied Computer Vision
• Smart Health
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Prof. Vinod Namboodiri is the Forlenza Chair in Health Innovation and Technology at Lehigh University's Department of Computer Science & Engineering and College of Health. He leads the Accessibility and Assistive Technologies (ACCESS) Lab, focusing on computing technologies to address health disparities affecting people with disabilities. His NSF-funded research develops navigation solutions for individuals with disabilities, with emphasis on smart communities and built environment accessibility. He holds a Ph.D. from UMass Amherst and previously served as Full Professor/Associate Director at Wichita State University and Adjunct Senior Scientist at Envision Research Institute. His research spans assistive technologies, applied computer vision, and smart health systems. Notable work includes MABLESim (indoor accessibility simulation), NaVIP (visually impaired navigation), and economic analyses of accessibility investments. His publications explore both technical innovations and policy implications of assistive technologies. Prof. Namboodiri has received multiple awards for research, teaching, and innovation. His work bridges computer science with disability studies, emphasizing real-world impact through interdisciplinary collaboration. Current projects address indoor navigation systems, cost-benefit analysis of accessibility infrastructure, and human-agent interaction platforms for disability empowerment.

Janette HughesView profile

Professor

• Digital Literacies
• STEAM Education
• Maker Pedagogies
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Janette Hughes is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Technology and Pedagogy at the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education, Ontario Tech University. Her work focuses on transforming literacy practices through digital technologies and maker-oriented pedagogies. She holds a PhD in Curriculum (Language and Literacy) from the University of Western Ontario and has taught courses ranging from undergraduate programs to doctoral research methods. Education: PhD in Curriculum (Language and Literacy), University of Western Ontario, 2006 MA in Teaching (Curriculum/English), OISE/University of Toronto, 1995 BEd (Concurrent IS English/History), Queen’s University, 1988 Bachelor of Arts (Honours English Literature), Queen’s University, 1987 Research Interests: Digital literacies, maker pedagogies, STEAM education, critical making, social media and identity construction, and fostering global competencies through design thinking. Her work emphasizes how digital tools empower learners to critique, create, and drive social change. Awards & Recognition: Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Early Researcher Award Ontario Research Fund—Research Excellence Award UOIT Research Excellence Award Lab & Collaborations: Directs the STEAM-3D Maker Lab, exploring innovative learning spaces and technologies. Engages in collaborative research on topics like virtual professional learning and inclusive curriculum design.

Fergus HeronView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Landscape Photography
• Urban Environment
• Photography as Medium
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Fergus Heron is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Art and Media, University of Brighton, specializing in landscape and urban photography through analogue processes. His work explores intersections between the man-made and natural environments, emphasizing stillness and photographic materiality. Education : PG Cert LTHE (University of Plymouth, 2006), MA Photography (Royal College of Art, 2000), BA (Hons) Photography (University for the Creative Arts, 1997) Research focuses on landscape photography as a disclosive practice, examining place, historical continuity, and the role of photographic technology. His methodology employs view cameras, color film, and darkroom printing to investigate realism and temporal ambiguity in visual representation. Exhibition activity (2007-2025) includes Tate Britain, Royal West of England Academy, and Brighton-based Phoenix Art Space. Publications include chapters in A Companion to Photography (2020) and Emerging Landscapes (2014), alongside edited works like Visible Economies (2012). Conference engagements span international presentations on photography's relationship with architecture, landscape, and memory at institutions including Sheffield Hallam University (2018) and Plymouth University (2014-2016). Supervision interests include practice-based photography research exploring place, analogue technologies, and authorship in photographic art.