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• Neuroimaging
• Neurosurgery
• Brain Tumors
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Natalie Voets is an Associate Professor at the FMRIB Centre, part of the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging (WIN) at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on translational neuroimaging, particularly using MRI to study how brain functional networks and structural pathways adapt to disease, injury, and treatment. She collaborates closely with the Oxford Neuro-Oncology Surgery service, Glioma research group, Epilepsy Surgery Programme, and Oxford Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research Group, with multidisciplinary ties to the Department of Engineering. Education: MA in Experimental Psychology (University of Oxford, 2002), D.Phil in Neuroimaging (FMRIB Centre, 2005) Professional Roles: Associate Professor, Principal Investigator, and Awake Intraoperative Neurosurgery Technician at OUH NHS Foundation Trust Her research explores brain plasticity in patients undergoing neurosurgery for brain tumours and traumatic brain injury, aiming to identify predictive biomarkers for surgical outcomes and recovery potential. Recent work emphasizes deep learning integration in hippocampus segmentation, clinical fMRI advancements, and longitudinal TBI studies in pediatric populations. She contributes to consensus guidelines like those from the Organization for Human Brain Mapping. Publications highlight her expertise in functional MRI for surgical planning, neural plasticity analysis, and hippocampal network studies, with a focus on bridging imaging innovations to clinical workflows. She has secured funding from prestigious sources such as the Medical Research Council and British Medical Association.

Jingjing ZhangView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Technology
• Learning Analytics
• Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Jingjing Zhang is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the Beijing Normal University (BNU) Faculty of Education. She leads the Big Data Centre for Technology-mediated Education and holds a DPhil in Education from the University of Oxford. Research Interests span educational technology, learning analytics, open educational resources (OER), and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Her work focuses on data mining techniques like network analysis to study human relationships and activities in digital learning environments, with applications in knowledge visualization and collaborative learning. Scientific Contributions include 103 publications and 2.3+ billion citations. Key research trends involve: Temporal network analysis of learner interactions Knowledge convergence mechanisms in open learning Design thinking for creativity in primary education MOOCs as agents of educational transformation Awards : ORS Scholarship, Clarendon Scholarship. Collaborations include Jiang Zhang's Lab and international partnerships with researchers from University College London, University of Oxford, and global institutions.

Henning TrsekView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Industrial Automation
• Internet of Things
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Prof. Henning Trsek serves as Director of the Institute Industrial IT (inIT) at OWL University of Applied Sciences since 2024, leading research in Interconnected Automation Systems. He concurrently contributes to the Cybersecurity Training Lab, a Fraunhofer IOSB-INA collaboration, and teaches graduate courses in Network Security and Industrial Communication. His academic journey spans over two decades with deep industry integration through rt-solutions.de GmbH. Educational Background: PhD in Information Technology (2015, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg) MSc in Information Technology (2003-2005, Halmstad University/Aalborg University) Diploma in Electrical Engineering (2000-2003, Fachhochschule Lippe und Höxter) Trsek's research centers on industrial cybersecurity and intelligent automation , with seminal work in isochronous wireless networks and OT security frameworks . His current focus integrates large language models for automated risk assessment and TSN-based security architectures , addressing critical gaps in Industry 4.0 security validation. Recent publications demonstrate methodological evolution from protocol-specific analysis (2016-2020) toward holistic security automation (2023-2025). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes: automated security risk assessment (60% of works), industrial network security (25%), and emerging threat landscapes (15%). The research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on AI-driven security validation and modular security frameworks for flexible production systems. Scientific Recognition: Best Paper Award at ETFA 2012 Trsek actively supervises graduate theses through inIT's research projects while securing industry partnerships for applied cybersecurity initiatives. His committee leadership includes IEEE Industrial Electronics Society roles and technical program coordination for ETFA (2020-2025) and INDIN conferences. Current grants focus on AI-enhanced OT security validation through the Cybersecurity Training Lab collaboration. He directs the Interconnected Automation Systems research group at inIT, operating from Lemgo's Campusallee facility. The team maintains close ties with Fraunhofer IOSB-INA for industrial testbed development and participates in Germany's Allianz für Cybersicherheit for national security standardization.

Ryan CarterView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Composition
• Computer Music
• Electronic Music
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Ryan Carter is an Associate Professor of Music at Hamilton College, specializing in contemporary music composition and digital arts. His work bridges acoustic composition with computer programming, exemplified by his interactive app iMonkeypants. Education: Ph.D. in Music Composition from New York University, M.A. from Stony Brook University, B.Mus. from Oberlin Conservatory. Carter's research focuses on algorithmic composition, electronic music, and real-time interactive sound synthesis using the RTcmix audio programming language. His compositions have been performed by renowned ensembles including the Cleveland Chamber Symphony and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Recent commissions include works for Carnegie Hall, the Calder Quartet, and the National Flute Association. His publications and recordings have been released by major labels such as KAIROS Records and Navona Records. Selected Awards: Red Jasper Award (2022), National Endowment for the Arts grants, LA Phil Prize (2017), and multiple recognitions from Meet the Composer. Carter has taught courses like Introduction to Music, Sound, and Technology and Advanced Audio Production , reflecting his expertise in integrating technology with traditional music education.

Christine BeckerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Language Education
• Cultural Memory Studies
• Digital Media in Language Instruction
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Christine Becker is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Slavic and Baltic Languages, Finnish, Dutch and German at Stockholm University. She specializes in cultural learning, historical memory, and digital media applications in language education. Her work integrates intercultural competence with technological innovation, focusing on asynchronous communication and blended learning models. Degree in literary translation and German as a foreign language from Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf PhD in 2017 on cultural learning in computer-mediated communication Director of Studies for doctoral program (2020-2023) Deputy Head of Department (2024-2025) Research explores memory culture in language teaching, postcolonial perspectives, and digital learning tools. She co-founded the international network HolDaF/Z for Holocaust education in German as a foreign language contexts and leads the Swedish network for empirical research in German language education. Recent publications examine digital competencies in language teaching, discourse analysis of historical memory, and pedagogical frameworks for blended learning. Supervises doctoral research on AI-assisted writing and community representations in textbooks, utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous online platforms for collaborative learning.

Mohammad HamadView profile

Researcher

• Cybersecurity
• Automotive Security
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Mohammad Hamad is a leading researcher in the field of Automotive and IoT Cybersecurity at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within the Department of Computer Engineering. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from TU Braunschweig (2020) and serves as Group Leader for the "Security for IoT and Autonomous Systems" research group under Prof. Sebastian Steinhorst. Education : PhD in Computer Engineering (TU Braunschweig, 2020) Current Role : Research Group Leader (TUM) Hamad's research focuses on cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicles , addressing challenges in intrusion detection, secure communication, and real-time threat mitigation. His work bridges theoretical security models with practical implementations in embedded systems, including time-sensitive networking and decentralized identity management. His recent publications highlight trends in automotive threat modeling , secure MQTT communication , and gamified cybersecurity education through capture-the-flag competitions. He has supervised 25+ student theses on topics spanning attack simulation frameworks, intrusion detection systems, and secure data models. Scientific Contributions: Organized First Workshop on Real-Time Autonomous Systems Security (2024) Co-chaired Security Program Committees for DATE, NordSec, and RTCSA Key projects include EU-funded CyberSecDome (Co-PI) and PANDORA initiatives, alongside tool development like the Simutack attack simulation framework and SEEMQTT secure communication protocol.

• Silent Cinema
• Film Studies
• Media Theory
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Claire Dupré La Tour is an affiliated researcher at Utrecht University's Media and Performance Studies department within the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry. Her work focuses on silent cinema, particularly the role of intertitles in narrative construction and film theory. Doctoral research on intertitle evolution in American narrative films (1895-1916) Co-editor of the peer-reviewed journal Iris (1994-2013) Member of DOMITOR (International Society for Early Cinema Study) and The Magic Lantern Society Her scholarship analyzes how intertitles functioned beyond mere dialogue replacement, emphasizing their role in character development, narrative continuity, and cinema's linguistic processes. She has conducted archival research at institutions including MoMA, Library of Congress, and Cinémathèque française, with key publications in The D.W. Griffith Project and Scrittura e immagine: La didascalia nel cinema muto . Current research explores intertitle restoration practices and their implications for film historiography. She has organized international colloquia like "Intertitle and Film. History, Theory, Restoration" (1999) and contributed to major publications on cinematic intertitles across multiple languages.

• Variation and Language Change
• Multilingualism and Language Contact
• Creole Studies
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Evelyn Wiesinger is a Junior Professor for Romance Philology (Linguistics) at the University of Tübingen , focusing on variation, language change, multilingualism, creole studies, and construction grammar. She leads the DFG-funded international network CoPrEspa (2023–2025) and collaborates on German-Spanish projects like Gramática de Construcciones (2020–2023). Her habilitation (2021) explores Spanish verb-particle constructions through a usage-based lens. Research Highlights : Specializes in verb-particle constructions in Spanish and French creoles. Analyzes language contact in Caribbean and Guianese creoles. Uses corpus linguistics and cognitive frameworks for diachronic studies. Recent Publications examine motion events in creoles, constructional approaches to Spanish, and multilingual strategies in heritage speakers. She has presented at conferences across Europe and online, including the International Conference on Construction Grammar (2021) and Deutscher Romanistentag (2023).

Georgiana BURBEAView profile

Associate Professor

• French Linguistics
• Romanian as a Foreign Language
• Applied Linguistics
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Georgiana BURBEA is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics at the Faculty of Letters , Transilvania University of Brașov . Her work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of language studies. Her research focuses on: French linguistics Romanian as a foreign language Discourse analysis Translation theory Recent publications analyze: Discursive ethos construction Proper name semantics Wordplay translation challenges Academic activities center on linguistic theory and intercultural communication.

• Lexicography
• Audiovisual Translation
• Technical Translation
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Raluca Sinu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics at the Faculty of Letters, Transilvania University of Brașov. Her research focuses on lexicography, audiovisual translation, technical translation, and humor. She has contributed to multiple publications on dictionary design, subtitling challenges, and language pedagogy. Univeristy: Transilvania University of Brașov Department: Department of Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Academic Rank: Associate Professor Email: raluca.sinu@unitbv.ro Research Interests: Dr. Sinu investigates the intersection of lexicography and digitalization, emphasizing multimodal approaches to language documentation. Her work on audiovisual translation explores challenges in subtitling, punctuation synchronization, and cultural adaptation for Romanian audiences. Recent publications highlight prescriptivism in lexicography, contextualization in bilingual dictionaries, and the role of humor in media translation. Publication Trends: Her research spans theoretical and applied linguistics, with a focus on translation studies (particularly subtitling and cultural references), lexicography (dictionary design, corpus-based methods), and pedagogy (digital tools for language teaching). Articles from 2011-2024 reflect evolving methodologies in lexicographic practices and audiovisual translation strategies. Collaborations and Projects: Dr. Sinu has co-authored works with scholars like Marinela Burada and Oana Tatu. She contributes to initiatives like the Dictionary of the Romanian Language Project and explores web-based tools for translation education.

• Term Rewriting Systems
• Tree Languages
• XML Schema Evolution
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Pierre RETY serves as a Lecturer with HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) at the University of Orleans, France, affiliated with the Laboratoire d'Informatique Fondamentale d'Orléans (LIFO). His academic position grants him the qualification to supervise doctoral research within the French higher education system. LIFO operates within the university's Faculty of Sciences, focusing on fundamental computer science research. RETY's research spans theoretical computer science with significant contributions to term rewriting systems and tree languages, later expanding into XML schema evolution and data management applications. His work demonstrates a progression from foundational theoretical frameworks to practical implementations in data systems. Key research themes include prefix-constrained rewrite systems, synchronized tree languages, and conservative XML schema evolution techniques. His methodological approach combines formal language theory with practical applications in data representation and transformation. Analysis of his publication timeline reveals a strategic research trajectory: early work (1996-2006) concentrated on term rewriting theory and tree automata, while later research (2007-2022) increasingly addressed XML data management challenges. This evolution reflects both the maturation of XML as a data standard and RETY's ability to adapt theoretical frameworks to emerging practical needs. His publications consistently appear in international peer-reviewed venues, demonstrating sustained scholarly contribution over 26 years. RETY maintains active research collaborations, most notably with Jacques Chabin, Yohan Boichut, and Nirina Andrianarivelo across multiple publications. His work at LIFO positions him within France's national computer science research ecosystem, contributing to theoretical foundations while addressing real-world data management challenges.

• General and Indo-European Linguistics
• Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics
• History of the Spanish Language
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Prof. Maria Kitova-Vasileva is a Professor at the New Bulgarian University in the Department of Romance and Germanic Philology . With a career spanning decades, she specializes in General and Indo-European Linguistics , Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics of Romance Languages , and the History of the Spanish Language . Her research focuses on: Temporal and modal systems in Spanish and Bulgarian Historical morphosyntax of Romance languages Epistemic modality and posteriority markers Philological achievements in Renaissance and medieval periods Language teaching methodologies at university level Her 15 most recent publications (2012–2017) explore medieval Spanish grammatical structures, cross-linguistic comparisons with Bulgarian and Portuguese, and the evolution of philological thought. Her work bridges historical linguistics with cultural studies , including analyses of ancient writing systems and Enlightenment-era intellectual contributions. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of ФИЛОЛОГИЯ (1994–1999) and contributed to international journals like MOENIA . She has lectured at universities in Madrid, Stockholm, Salamanca, Barcelona , and other institutions across Spain and Latin America.

• Cryptography
• Computer Science
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
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Dr. Michał Klisowski is a Lecturer at the Fundacja Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej , affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science and the Department of Information Systems Software . His research focuses on cryptography, high-performance computing, and media truth detection. Research Highlights: Cryptographic protocols, energy-efficient computation, media credibility analysis Email: michal.klisowski@mail.umcs.pl His recent publications address topics such as multicore key exchange protocols , RAPL power monitoring , and fake news detection using machine learning. He holds an ORCID identifier and has published in information and communication technology domains. Collaboration & Tools: Utilizes ORCID and Scopus for academic visibility, with a focus on integrating theoretical cryptography with practical computational efficiency.

• Bulgarian Linguistics
• Balkan Languages
• Language Education
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Assoc. Prof. PhD Velin Dimitrov Petrov is a distinguished linguist at the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language within the Faculty of Modern Languages at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. With a prolific academic career spanning over a decade, he has established himself as a leading scholar in Bulgarian linguistics, particularly focusing on morphological systems, Balkan language features, and historical developments in the Bulgarian language. Dr. Petrov's research interests encompass Bulgarian Linguistics, Balkan Languages, Language Education, Historical Linguistics, Comparative Linguistics, Morphology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Toponymy, and Corpus Linguistics. His work demonstrates a particular focus on collective nouns, grammatical gender systems, language contact phenomena between Bulgarian and Greek, and contemporary language changes in digital communication environments. His scholarship bridges traditional linguistic analysis with modern language phenomena, making significant contributions to understanding how Bulgarian language functions within the Balkan linguistic context. Analysis of Dr. Petrov's publication record from 2013-2023 reveals a consistent research trajectory focusing on morphological patterns, particularly collective nouns and their development in Bulgarian. His work shows increasing attention to contemporary language changes in digital communication, as evidenced by his 2021 study on capitalization in internet communication. He maintains strong connections with historical linguistics through studies of Naiden Gerov's dictionary and the contributions of scholars like Afanasy Selishchev, while simultaneously examining current language policy issues, as seen in his 2022 national roundtable on Bulgarian language problems. Dr. Petrov has participated in significant research projects including Подобряване възможностите за научноизследователска дейност (2024), Българският език в глобализиращия се свят (2022), and Езиково и езиковедско наследство (2017), demonstrating his commitment to advancing Bulgarian linguistic studies through collaborative research initiatives that address both contemporary challenges and historical foundations of the language.

Sudhin A. ShahView profile

Associate Professor

• Traumatic brain injury
• Neuroimaging
• Neurorehabilitation
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Sudhin A. Shah, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College, jointly appointed in the Brain and Mind Research Institute, the Department of Radiology (Neuroscience in Radiology), and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. His federally funded program centers on understanding and treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) through multimodal neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and neuromodulation. Education Ph.D., Cornell University, 2010 M.S., Columbia University, 2005 B.Sc., Drexel University, 2002 Research Interests Dr. Shah’s work addresses the full spectrum of TBI consequences—from acute pathophysiology to chronic cognitive and psychiatric sequelae. Using advanced MRI, PET, and high-density EEG, he investigates neural network disruption, glymphatic clearance, inflammatory biomarkers, and the efficacy of targeted neuromodulation such as thalamic deep brain stimulation. His pediatric collaborations extend these questions to developing brains, seeking biomarkers that predict recovery and guide rehabilitation. Grant Portfolio & Current Projects Brain fluid clearance and misfolded protein dynamics following TBI — Co-Principal Investigator, NIA (2023-2028) Multi-Modal Imaging of Mechanisms Underlying Impaired Executive Attention After TBI — Principal Investigator, NIH (2017-2022) Missing Activity — Co-Principal Investigator, NIH (2017-2024) External Relationships & Translation Dr. Shah serves as a paid consultant to Supernus Pharmaceuticals and maintains equity as well as professional services roles with Cognitive Signals INC, ensuring that bench-to-bedside translation of neurotechnology remains a cornerstone of his research agenda.