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David BrinleyView profile

Associate Professor

• Editorial Illustration
• Fine Art Painting
• Digital Art
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David Brinley is an Associate Professor of Art and Design at the University of Delaware, where he teaches within the College of Arts and Sciences. An award-winning artist and illustrator, his work has appeared in major publications including Time magazine, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, GQ, The Washington Post, and The New York Times magazine. Brinley specializes in editorial illustration, fine art painting, and digital art, with particular expertise in portraiture and conceptual illustration. His work often addresses contemporary political and social issues through a distinctive visual language that combines traditional painting techniques with digital media. His artistic practice spans commercial editorial work, gallery exhibitions, and personal projects that explore themes of identity, politics, and cultural commentary. Brinley's work has been featured in numerous prestigious annuals including American Illustration, Communication Arts, and the Society of Illustrators. His recent output shows a consistent focus on American politics, celebrity culture, and social commentary, with increasing attention to digital techniques while maintaining strong foundations in traditional painting. His 2022-2025 works demonstrate remarkable versatility across diverse subject matter while maintaining a distinctive visual signature. Notable Awards and Recognitions: GRAPHIS GOLD award for Protest Posters 2 (2021) BEST OF SHOW at Phillustration 9 Selected for Illustration West Annual 63 (2024/25) Multiple selections in American Illustration 43 annual (2024) Included in Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Digital Artists, Edition 7 (2025) Honorable Mention in 3x3 annual competitions Brinley maintains an active professional practice while teaching at the University of Delaware. His studio work continues to evolve, with recent projects showing increased integration of digital techniques while maintaining strong connections to traditional painting methods. He has developed notable long-term relationships with publications like Pakn Treger magazine, for which he has created work for twelve consecutive years.

Georgina KeaneView profile

Teaching Professor

• Naval Architecture
• Ship Design
• Maritime Engineering
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Georgina Keane is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the Maritime Engineering department at the University of Southampton, specializing in Ship Design education since 2011. With a background as a qualified Naval Architect trained by the UK Ministry of Defence, she integrates real-world industrial context into her studio-based teaching, collaborating with practicing designers from industry partners. BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University College London MSc in Naval Architecture, University College London Her teaching emphasizes concept design, structural analysis, resistance estimation, sea-keeping, stability, and vessel layout for undergraduate and postgraduate students. She contributes to curriculum development and maintains strong ties with maritime industries to enhance practical learning experiences. The single documented publication from 2012 explores collaborative learning strategies in naval architecture education, reflecting her focus on pedagogical innovation.

Aleksandra PrusinowskaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Visual Arts
• Painting
• Graphic Design
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Aleksandra Prusinowska is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Graphic Arts within the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. Born in 1986 in Gdynia, she holds a PhD (2018) and two Master's degrees in Painting from the studios of Professors Maciej Świeszewski and Czesław Tumielewicz. Academic Focus: Female Figure Depiction Techniques: Linocut, Collage-inspired Methods Influences: Pop Culture, Film, Comics Key Themes: Dream States, Color as Energy, Figurative Dynamics Her work explores the female form through dual representations: hyperrealistic figures in domestic spaces and flat, dynamic silhouettes. Pop art references manifest in saturated colors and patterned backdrops like wallpapers and draperies, where color serves both narrative and autonomous aesthetic purposes. She has received prestigious awards including the 1st Prize in the Józef Gielniak Graphic Art Competition and Grand Prix from the Franciszka Eibisch Foundation . Her scholarship funding includes support from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage, Pomeranian Voivodeship, and Gdynia City. Her teaching role in Professor Janusz Akermann's linocut studio complements her practice-based research in painting and graphic design. Artworks like Little Ass (2023) and Naomi (2014) demonstrate consistent engagement with linocut techniques and psychological figuration.

Merve ATMACAView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Smart Building Systems
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Merve ATMACA is an Assistant Professor at Beykent University within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture , Department of Interior Architecture. She has been actively contributing to academic duties since 2016, teaching courses such as Design Studio, Physical Environmental Control, and Smart Indoor Systems. Academic focus: Energy efficiency, smart building systems, and climate-responsive design Active in international conferences (e.g., REHVA World Congress, Clima, ICEBO) Her research explores sustainable design solutions, including passive cooling strategies, energy retrofitting of historical buildings, and renewable energy integration in commercial structures. She has supervised master’s theses on topics like healthcare facility transformations and corporate identity in interior design. Key article trends include energy performance analysis, climate-balanced architectural parameters, and post-pandemic adaptable design. She frequently collaborates with researchers like Ayşe Zerrin YILMAZ and Gülten MANİOĞLU.

• Islamic Geometry
• Quasicrystals
• Architectural Mathematics
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Rima Ajlouni serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Utah's School of Architecture since July 2015. Her academic profile integrates architectural theory with advanced mathematical principles, particularly focusing on Islamic geometric traditions and their applications in contemporary structural design. Her research centers on the intersection of historical Islamic geometry and modern material science, with emphasis on quasicrystalline structures and symmetry analysis. Through rigorous case studies of historical patterns with 7-fold, 8-fold, 10-fold, and 12-fold rotational symmetries, she develops methodologies for generating non-periodic sequences applicable to architectural and material design. Her work bridges ancient craftsmanship techniques with cutting-edge theoretical models for quasicrystal formation. Dr. Ajlouni's publications in the Journal of Mathematics and the Arts and Structural Chemistry demonstrate consistent contributions to understanding the structural logic of complex symmetries. Her research reveals how historical Islamic architectural patterns provide critical insights into forbidden symmetries observed in quasicrystals, establishing connections between cultural heritage and advanced material science. She actively teaches architectural communication courses and research methods at the University of Utah, with recent teaching activities including Basic Architectural Communication I/II/III, Advanced Architectural Design Work, and Architectural Studio IV through December 2024. Fluent in Arabic and English, she maintains an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-2296-2839) for scholarly tracking.

Eric OlsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Figurative Art
• Narrative Illustration
• Portraiture
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Eric Olsen is an Associate Professor in the Illustration department at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit. He holds an MFA in Painting from Wayne State University and has maintained an active professional career in figurative art and narrative illustration. His research focuses on figurative compositions , visual memory representation , and architectural decay aesthetics . He has developed extensive educational content on formal perspective , with 112 hours of high-definition lectures available through New Masters Academy since 2014. Recent exhibitions include: 2024 International Fantasy Show (Lucca, Italy) 2024 D&D Artwork Book publication 2022 American Illustration Archive inclusion Scientific awards: 2021 Livonia Civic Center Mayor’s Choice monetary award Professional roles: 18-year full-time faculty at College for Creative Studies 10-year adjunct professor at Art Center College of Design 14-year freelance illustrator for major studios and publishers

• Venetian glass techniques
• Modern glass industry
• Contemporary glass art
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Elizabeth Coy is an Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer in the Studio Art & Craft department at College for Creative Studies (CCS Detroit). She earned a BFA from CCS Detroit and specializes in Venetian glass techniques, their evolution in modern American industry, and the role of studio glass artists within the contemporary fine art world. Her work bridges historical craftsmanship with current artistic and industrial demands. Education: BFA from College for Creative Studies. Professional Experience: Hired part-time at Greenfield Village (later promoted to full-time), collaborated with local glass artists on fabrication projects. Research Interests: Coy explores the adaptation of Venetian glass methods to modern contexts, the intersection of glass art with broader fine art movements, and how studio artists navigate evolving mediums and market shifts. Her practice emphasizes material innovation and cultural relevance in glass artistry. Additional Contributions: While her work is not yet displayed on the CCS Detroit website, she actively engages with the glass art community through hands-on fabrication and teaching.

Kristina SheufeltView profile

Lecturer

• Environmental Art
• Ecology
• Environmental Psychology
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Kristina Sheufelt serves as an Adjunct Faculty/Lecturer in the Studio Art & Craft department at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit. Her interdisciplinary practice bridges art, ecology, and psychology through object-making, ephemeral installations, and human-nature collaborations. She holds an MFA from the University of Michigan (2022) with secondary studies in Ecology and Behavioral Psychology, and a BFA from CCS (2013). Her educational background includes: BFA in Studio Art and Craft, College for Creative Studies (2013) MFA in Interdisciplinary Studio Arts, University of Michigan (2022) with secondary studies in Ecology, Environment and Sustainability, and Behavioral Psychology Sheufelt's research investigates the psychology of human ecological behaviors, focusing on permanence/impermanence themes across human-ecological relationships. Her work utilizes personal bodily experiences as symbolic references for broader human-nature dynamics, addressing ecological intimacy needs amid environmental crises. Key research domains include environmental psychology, conservation biology (phytoremediation, soil regeneration), ecologically regenerative urban design, and kinetic systems for ecological conservation. Her publications reveal a focused trajectory in ecological art integrating scientific methodologies, particularly physiological data-driven installations and interdisciplinary conservation approaches. Recent works demonstrate increasing sophistication in merging biological systems with interactive art forms. Notable recognitions include: International Sculpture Center Outstanding Student Achievement award (2022) Jean Paul Slusser Best in Show award (2022) Center for the Education of Women Bruce Scholar (2021) Smucker-Wagstaff Grant (2020) Sheufelt's professional activities encompass teaching pre-college sculpture at the University of Michigan, international presentations, and field research including Alaska National Maritime Wildlife Refuge conservation work. Her 2023 residencies at Sculpture Space and Cedar Point Biological Station directly inform her pigment extraction research with freshwater algae. She actively contributes to ecological discourse through workshops like the University of Nebraska Lincoln botanical printmaking session. Her collaborative practice manifests through research-based residencies and field projects rather than formal lab structures, emphasizing hands-on ecological engagement and community-centered art interventions.

• Design Education
• Visual Design
• Design Thinking
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João Batalheiro Ferreira is an Assistant Professor and coordinator of the Undergraduate Degree in Design at IADE–Faculty of Design, Technology and Communication. He holds a PhD in Design from Delft University of Technology (2018) and a Master’s degree in Communication Design from the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon (2010). His affiliations include REDES–Research & Education in Design and CIAUD–Center for Research in Architecture, Urbanism, and Design. PhD in Design (Delft University of Technology, 2018) Master’s in Communication Design (University of Lisbon, 2010) Bachelor’s in Product Design (University of Lisbon) João’s research focuses on Design Education , exploring pedagogical frameworks for design studios, teacher-student communication, and reflective practices. He also contributes to Visual Design and Design Thinking through analytical tools and methodological innovations. His work bridges Knowledge Generation & Management with interdisciplinary design practices. Recent publications highlight trends in design research, including sustainable design philosophies, studio pedagogy, and visual communication strategies. His studies analyze PhD thesis structures, textile-user interactions, and writing as a designerly process. João has taught at Delft University of Technology, the University of Minho, and the University of Lisbon. He worked as a communication designer at Diagonal Design (2007–2009) and continues freelance design projects.

Qian JiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health
• Health Education
• Health Disparities
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Qian Ji serves as an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University's School of Public Health. A Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) with a PhD in Health Education from Texas A&M (2021), she teaches health-related courses while conducting research on population health interventions and health disparities. Her educational background includes: PhD in Health Education, Texas A&M University, 2021 MS in Health Education, Texas A&M University, 2007 BS in Natural Resources Management, Texas A&M University, 2004 Mental Health First Aid USA Certification (2024-present) Dr. Ji's research spans critical public health domains with emphasis on: Health disparities and cultural diversity in healthcare access Worksite health promotion and stress management programs Women's health initiatives and college health interventions Emotional health frameworks and disease prevention strategies Her publication record reveals dual expertise: early technical work in food safety (microfluidic pathogen detection systems) evolving toward current health education research. The 15 most recent articles demonstrate consistent innovation in rapid pathogen detection methods, particularly for E. coli and coronavirus, bridging engineering solutions with public health applications. Her scholarly contributions have earned significant recognition: PHLEx Award from Texas A&M School of Public Health (2024) Two Outstanding Oral Presentation Awards (International Conferences on Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, 2017-2018) National Student Award for APHA Genomics Forum (2014) Dr. Ji leads POWER (Promoting Outstanding Writing for Excellence in Research), providing academic writing workshops globally since 2013. She serves in leadership roles within the American Public Health Association's Applied Public Health Statistics section as Secretary and Governing Council member, while also contributing to university committees including the Departmental Faculty Annual Evaluation Committee. Her POWER initiative represents sustained programmatic support for academic development. Through collaborations in the Department of Health Behavior and School of Public Health, Dr. Ji advances health education through POWER writing studios and APHA conference workshops, building international networks focused on effective health communication and professional development.

• Art History
• Visual Culture
• Graphic Design
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Ethan Chandler is an Adjunct Professor at Whittier University's School of Art & Visual Studies. His teaching and research engagements align with the university's commitment to interdisciplinary visual arts education and creative practice. Research Focus Art History & Visual Culture Graphic Design Studio Art Visual Media His work emphasizes the intersection of traditional artistic methods with contemporary digital media, reflecting the school's balanced curriculum combining technical skill development and conceptual exploration.

Amy N. S. DoddsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pedagogical methodologies in music theory
• Music of British women composers
• Efficient practice methods for college students

Amy N. S. Dodds is a Senior Lecturer of Music and Director of the Strings Area at Whitman College, where she has taught since 2001. Her expertise spans violin, viola, chamber music, and music theory instruction, with a focus on supporting students' holistic development. She maintains a collaborative studio environment and prioritizes works by underrepresented composers. Education: M.A. and D.M.A. in violin performance from Claremont Graduate University Instrument: Plays a 1714 Claude Pierray violin after a 1672 Andrea Guarneri Research emphasizes innovative music pedagogy and the works of British women composers. She actively engages in community outreach through performances at retirement homes and collaborations with local organizations like the Walla Walla Symphony and Artists for Human Rights. Notable contributions include founding the Pickett Performing Scholar Series and organizing masterclasses with renowned artists such as Rachel Barton Pine. Her teaching philosophy integrates practical skills with career preparation, benefiting students pursuing diverse professional paths.

• Participatory Design and Planning
• Children's Participation in Planning
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications
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Trish Machemer is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University , affiliated with the School of Planning, Design and Construction and holding dual appointments in the Landscape Architecture Program and Urban & Regional Planning Program . She focuses on participatory design and planning, particularly emphasizing children and youth involvement, while integrating geographic information systems (GIS) into land use studies and teaching methodologies. Education: PhD in Resource Management from Michigan State University; Master’s degrees in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Michigan. Her research spans participatory design , children’s roles in planning , active learning pedagogy , and GIS applications . She has published on study abroad programs, alumni surveys, and program updates, reflecting her commitment to engaged scholarship. Her methodological approaches include qualitative survey research , principal component analysis , and image preference studies . Additional interests include property rights, alternative land pricing methods, and gender equity in landscape architecture. Her work bridges disciplinary boundaries, offering practical land use and planning solutions.

Luis Rodrigo Callejas MujicaView profile

Professor

• Urbanism
• Landscape Architecture
• Architectural Design
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Luis Rodrigo Callejas Mujica is a Professor in the Department of Urbanism and Landscape Architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO). His academic and professional work bridges architecture, landscape design, and urban theory with a distinctive focus on spatial patterns and environmental systems. His research interests center on innovative approaches to landscape architecture and urban design, particularly examining forest clearings as architectural archetypes, island models as representations of oceanic systems, and the relationship between form and function in architectural design. Callejas explores how geometric patterns emerge in natural landscapes and how these can inform contemporary architectural practice, with notable work on urban archipelagos, spatial organization in challenging environments, and the intersection of digital analysis with physical landscapes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory exploring spatial patterns in natural environments and their translation to architectural design. His work on forest clearings demonstrates sophisticated use of Lidar data for landscape analysis, while his island models provide frameworks for understanding complex oceanic systems. Callejas frequently examines the relationship between form and function across diverse contexts from Colombian residential architecture to European forest landscapes. Professor Callejas actively contributes to architectural education through pedagogical experiments focused on climate-responsive design. His collaborations with colleagues like Maximilian Vinzenz Schob, Tulay Atak, Jonathan Scelsa, and Jørgen Johan Tandberg demonstrate his commitment to interdisciplinary approaches. His teaching experiments at AHO, particularly during remote instruction periods, show innovation in architectural education methodologies. His professional practice, often conducted through LCLA (Luis Callejas Arquitecto) office, includes notable projects like the Ocarina House in Colombia and research on Ballen houses. Callejas maintains an active presence in architectural discourse through lectures at prestigious venues including the Venice Biennale and Versailles Biennale, and contributes to major architectural publications like Casabella, Abitare, and The Architectural Review.

• Critical theory
• Subjectivities
• Urban political ecology
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Camilo Vladimir De Lima Amaral is a Researcher at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) , affiliated with the College of Architecture and Design . His research focuses on Critical Theory , Subjectivities , and Urban Political Ecology , with a scientific disciplinary sector in Urban Planning (Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture). Uses critical theory to analyze design processes , environmental planning , and architecture . Key research lines: (Re)production of Subjectivities in Architecture, Nature and Cities and Architectural Labor Theory . Recent publications explore neoliberal urban architectures, ecological transitions, and the social performance of nature. He serves on editorial boards for The Journal of Public Space (since 2016) and VIRUS (since 2010). Teaching includes Architecture for Sustainability and Spatial Planning for Climate Change at the graduate level.