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Joshua McVeigh-Schultz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Communication Design at San Francisco State University. His research bridges design, anthropology, and media studies, focusing on speculative design, ritual, and emerging technologies. He holds a PhD in Media Arts and Practice from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, an MFA from UC Santa Cruz, and degrees from UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago. His work explores the intersection of ritual and technology, with projects like the Sloan-funded LoveLog short film and investigations into social VR design through collaborations with Steelcase and Intel Labs. He has published widely on topics including immersive design, affordance theory, and civic media. Key contributions include developing 'immersive design fiction' methodologies and studying interaction rituals in virtual environments. Awards include an Intel PhD Fellowship (2013) and recognition for his design research in social VR interfaces. McVeigh-Schultz has also contributed to academic platforms like Culture Digitally and worked in industry with Microsoft Research and the Institute for the Future. His teaching and research emphasize bridging speculative design with practical applications, often using VR to prototype future social systems and mediate human relationships through technology.

• Immersive Design
• Design Fiction
• Animistic Design
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Robert Stock is an Associate Professor for Cultures of Knowledge at the Department of Cultural History and Theory at Humboldt University Berlin. He is also the Principal Investigator (PI) in the cluster of excellence "Matters of Activity. Image Space Material" . His research focuses on cultures of knowledge, digital media and disability, museum accessibility, Luso-African cultural decolonization processes, and environmental humanities. He completed his PhD in 2017 at Justus Liebig University Giessen, exploring cultural decolonization and documentaries between Mozambique and Portugal. As a postdoc, he worked at the University of Konstanz in the project "Media and Participation" . Robert Stock collaborates extensively with international institutions, including Jagiellonian University (Krakow) and the University of São Paulo, on projects like "Multi-species homemaking in toxic coastal zones" . He co-edited Techniques of Hearing (2022) and has published widely on disability activism, urban mobility, and material agency. He organizes interdisciplinary events such as the STS HUB 2025 conference and the Symbiotic Futures symposium, emphasizing collaborative and critical approaches to contemporary challenges. Education: PhD in Cultural Studies, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 2017 Postdoctoral Research at University of Konstanz Research Interests: His work bridges cultural theory, disability studies, and environmental humanities. Notable themes include: Accessibility in digital and physical spaces More-than-human material agency (e.g., symbiotic wood, paraffin pollution) Critical approaches to technology and decolonial methodologies Grants & Projects: Leads the "Matters of Activity" cluster and collaborates on EU-funded initiatives. Recent projects include: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) programs on mangroves and toxic zones Exhibitions like Symbiotic Wood and Vegetal Companions Public engagement through workshops and film screenings Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Network Dis/Ability and Digital Media and mentors researchers like Rahel Kesselring. His team includes collaborators such as Karola Dierichs and Claudia Mareis in interdisciplinary material studies.

• Cultures of Knowledge
• Digital Media and Disability
• Museum Accessibility
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Kyle B. Reed serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida's College of Engineering. His academic career at USF has progressed from Assistant Professor (2009-2016) to his current position as Associate Professor (2016-present), following postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University. He teaches specialized courses including Haptics (EML 4593/6594), Mechanical Controls, and Advanced Engineering Mathematics. Dr. Reed earned his Ph.D. (2007) and M.S. (2004) in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (2001). Prior to his faculty position, he completed postdoctoral research at Johns Hopkins University's Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (2007-2009) and worked as a researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1998-2001). His research focuses on rehabilitation engineering, haptics, human-robot interaction, and medical robotics, with applications in medical devices and rehabilitation technologies. The REED Lab (Rehabilitation Engineering and Electromechanical Design Lab), which he directs, develops innovative solutions for human motion analysis and assistive technologies. His work bridges fundamental engineering principles with clinical applications, particularly in stroke rehabilitation and assistive device development. Analysis of his publication record shows consistent contributions to haptics research, human-robot interaction, and rehabilitation engineering. His work spans theoretical investigations of human motor control to practical applications in medical devices, with publications appearing in venues like IEEE Transactions on Haptics, EMBC, and Haptics Symposium. Recent work emphasizes wearable haptic devices, rehabilitation robotics, and human factors in medical technology. Developed the Gait Enhancing Mobile Shoe (GEMS) prototype during postdoctoral work Created minimally invasive steerable needle system for biopsies at Johns Hopkins Established REED Lab focusing on rehabilitation engineering and haptic technologies Developed innovative haptic devices for communication, rehabilitation, and education Dr. Reed actively mentors students through the REED Lab, supervising both graduate and undergraduate researchers. His teaching philosophy emphasizes building intuition while providing frameworks for logical problem-solving. He incorporates substantial project components into his courses, with students regularly developing haptic devices and robotics applications that sometimes lead to publications. The lab maintains strong outreach connections, working with K-12 students to promote engineering education. The REED Lab, located in the Interdisciplinary Research Building Room 114 on USF's Tampa campus, serves as the hub for his research activities. Current projects include wearable haptic devices for communication, diagnostic tools for Parkinson's disease, and rehabilitation technologies for gait analysis. The lab maintains strong connections with both clinical partners and industry, facilitating translational research from concept to application.

• Rehabilitation engineering
• Haptics
• Human-robot interaction
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Dr. Michael Decker is the Maroulis Professor of Byzantine History and Orthodox Religion at the University of South Florida, serving in the Department of History within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an Associate Professor rank and has been affiliated with USF since August 2004. His academic career includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Rice University (2002-2004) and a Mellon Fellowship. Educated at the University of Oxford, he earned a Ph.D. (2001) and M.St. (1995) in Modern History, focusing on late antiquity and the Byzantine era. His research interests span Byzantine history, Mediterranean archaeology, agricultural technology in antiquity, and trade networks. Notable projects include the Cambridge Handbook to Byzantine Archaeology (under contract) and studies on Sicily’s history (535-1061 AD) and Sasanian warfare. Dr. Decker also explores overland trade in the Levant and the Oxford Archaeological Survey in Syria. Education: Ph.D., Modern History, Oxford University, 2001 M.St., Oxford University, 1995 Dr. Decker’s publications reflect his interdisciplinary approach, blending history, archaeology, and digital humanities. Recent works include The Byzantine Art of War (2012) and Tilling the Hateful Earth (2010). He actively contributes to academic journals like Ancient West & East and serves as a referee for Cambridge University Press and other publishers. Awards and Fellowships: Fulbright Scholarship (2007) Center for the Defense of Democracies Fellow (2008) Craven Committee Award (1998-2000) He has held leadership roles in university committees, including the USF Department of History Executive Council and the Center for 21st Century Teaching Excellence. His teaching innovations include integrating digital archives of Middle Eastern travel narratives into curricula.

• Byzantine History
• Mediterranean Archaeology
• Ancient and Medieval Warfare
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Fernando Lopez-Lezcano is a Lecturer at Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) where he has been working since 1993. His work combines music composition, electronic engineering, and programming with a focus on spatial audio and sound diffusion technologies. He was the Edgar Varese Guest Professor at TU Berlin during the Summer of 2008 and is the 2014 winner of Stanford's Marsh O'Neill Award for Exceptional and Enduring Support of Stanford University's Research Enterprise. Lopez-Lezcano's research interests center on computer music, spatial audio technologies, and sound diffusion systems. He has pioneered work in High Order Ambisonics (HOA), developing novel decoders and reverberation architectures for immersive sound environments. His work on the SpHEAR Project has created innovative 3D-printed soundfield microphone arrays, while his development of the GRAIL (Giant Radial Array for Immersive Listening) has revolutionized concert speaker arrays for HDLAs (High Density Loudspeaker Arrays). He has also created numerous open-source tools and software environments for spatial sound composition and diffusion. His recent creative output demonstrates a consistent exploration of 3D sound spatialization, modular synthesis, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Across his compositions, he frequently integrates custom-built hardware like his modular synthesizers (including the famous 'El Dinosaurio' built in 1980-81) with sophisticated software environments written in SuperCollider. His work often bridges acoustic and electronic sound sources, creating rich spatial experiences that explore the relationship between technology and artistic expression. Among his notable achievements is the 2014 Marsh O'Neill Award, recognizing his exceptional support of Stanford's research enterprise. This prestigious award was inspired by Marsh O'Neill, Associate Director of the W.W. Hansen Laboratories, and honors outstanding staff members who support faculty research activities. Lopez-Lezcano has mentored numerous students in the development of musical instruments and performance systems, most notably the 'Ensemble AnaLocos' (Analógicos Locos or 'Crazy Analogs') which created the 'Noise Toaster' synthesizers. He has also developed important infrastructure for CCRMA including 'Planet CCRMA,' a collection of open-source audio software for Linux. His teaching includes the 'Sound in Space' course (Music 222), which covers historical background, techniques, and theory on the use of space in music composition and diffusion. He directs the CCRMA Stage concerts and has been instrumental in developing CCRMA's spatial audio infrastructure, including the GRAIL system used in Bing Concert Hall. His work with the SpHEAR Project has advanced 3D sound recording techniques, while his collaborations with performers like Michiko Theurer (violin) and Chris Chafe (celletto) have produced innovative interdisciplinary performances.

• Computer Music
• Spatial Audio
• 3D Sound Diffusion
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Akshay Narayan is a Senior Lecturer (Educator Track) at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS), where he teaches senior undergraduate and graduate-level courses in AI Planning and Decision Making, as well as introductory and intermediate-level Software Engineering courses. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from National University of Singapore (completed in 2020) M.Tech. in Information Technology from International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, India B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Visveswaraya Technological University, India Research Interests: Dr. Narayan's research spans multiple domains within computer science with a primary focus on artificial intelligence and its applications. His current research centers on transfer learning in reinforcement learning, multi-agent decision making, and AI planning. He has also made significant contributions to cloud computing research, particularly in areas such as smart metering, chargeback systems, power-aware cloud metering, and workload analysis for virtual machine sizing. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, addressing real-world challenges in computing systems. He has recently expanded his research to include technology in education, exploring how AI can be integrated into teaching and learning processes. Publication Trends: Dr. Narayan's publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational work in cloud computing to more recent explorations in reinforcement learning and AI education. His early work focused on practical applications in cloud systems, including smart metering and QoS monitoring. More recently, his research has shifted toward AI planning, decision making, and the educational applications of AI. This progression shows his ability to adapt to emerging fields while maintaining a strong foundation in systems research. Awards and Recognition: Teaching and Mentoring: Dr. Narayan teaches a variety of courses at NUS including CS2113 Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming, CS3219 Software Engineering Principles and Patterns, CS3268 Responsible AI: From Algorithms to Impact, and IT5100F Industry Readiness: Data Analytics and AI in Practice. He has also taught CS4246/CS5446 AI Planning and Decision Making. His teaching approach integrates his research expertise with practical applications, providing students with both theoretical foundations and hands-on experience. He has taught these courses across multiple academic years from AY-2013/14 through AY-2020/21. Research Groups and Collaborations: Dr. Narayan has collaborated with researchers across multiple institutions, including work with Prof. Tze Yun Leong at NUS (his PhD advisor), Shrisha Rao, Zhuoru Li, and others. His research has often involved interdisciplinary collaborations that bridge theoretical computer science with practical system implementations.

• Artificial Intelligence
• AI Planning
• Reinforcement Learning
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Bernadette Cochrane is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at the University of Queensland (UQ), School of Communication and Arts. She holds affiliations with the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and the Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing. Her academic career began in 2014 after completing a dramaturgical PhD at UQ in 2013. She specializes in teaching European theatre of the 20th century, directing, dramaturgy, and Early Modern performance practice. Research interests include dramaturgy, liveness in performance, theatre and digital humanities, and contemporary representations of Otherness. She co-edited New Dramaturgy: International Perspectives on Theory and Practice (2014) and contributes to The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stage Directors and Directing . As Board Member of the Migrant Dramaturgies Network, she explores theatrical responses to global migration. Award-winning educator, she received the 2018 UQ Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and a 2016 Teaching Excellence Commendation. Her research bridges live performance, cinema, and cultural production, with recent works addressing pandemic impacts on theatre and paratextual augmentation. Supervision focuses on directing, digital humanities applications in theatre, and liveness studies. Active in international networks, she has presented at conferences including the International Federation of Theatre Research and the Australasian Association for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies.

• Dramaturgy
• Theatre Directing
• Theatre and Digital Humanities
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Julie Boland is a Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, affiliated with the Psychology and Linguistics departments. She holds a PhD from the University of Rochester and leads the Psycholinguistics Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary language processing research. Her work explores interfaces between word recognition, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistic variables, with special attention to bilingual processing and executive function roles. Education: PhD, University of Rochester. She teaches research methods and language psychology, advising numerous PhD candidates. Key research themes include sociolinguistic priming, bilingual ambiguity resolution, and language processing in digital contexts. Her findings highlight how dialect variation, cultural background, and technology impact comprehension and production. Research Interests: Psycholinguistics, sentence processing, lexical access, sociolinguistic influences, bilingualism, and cognitive mechanisms. Labs: Director of the Psycholinguistics Lab, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across Psychology and Linguistics. Teaching: Courses on language psychology and research methods for Psychology undergraduates/graduates. Recent work addresses conversational dynamics in Zoom interactions, cultural differences in visual attention, and L2 structural priming effects. She emphasizes practical applications of psycholinguistic insights for education and technology design.

• Psycholinguistics
• Sentence comprehension and parsing
• Lexical access and representation
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Scott Moffat is a Professor of Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychobiology & Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Western Ontario (1998). His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of aging, particularly the interplay between hormonal systems (e.g., cortisol, testosterone, insulin) and spatial cognition, navigation, and brain aging. He employs neuroimaging (fMRI/PET), behavioral assessments, and biochemical assays to study these topics. A key innovation is his use of virtual reality environments to evaluate spatial memory in older adults. Research interests emphasize stress physiology, including cortisol’s role in hippocampal atrophy and Alzheimer’s risk, testosterone’s impact on cognitive aging, and insulin’s effects on neural function. His work highlights individual differences in cognitive aging and the biological mechanisms underlying such variability. He has published extensively on spatial navigation strategies, age-related neural changes, and the application of virtual technologies for cognitive assessment. Labs/Teams: Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging Lab at Georgia Tech’s Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. His lab investigates brain-behavior relationships in aging using multimodal neuroimaging and endocrine measures.

• Spatial Cognition
• Navigation
• Cognitive Aging
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Professor Adrian Hilton is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Surrey, serving as Director of the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) and Director of the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI. He is affiliated with the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering and leads the Visual Media Research Lab (V-Lab). His research focuses on pioneering next-generation 4D computer vision technologies that enable machines to understand and model dynamic real-world scenes. Key areas include 3D/4D shape capture, computer vision, machine learning, graphics, and animation for applications in sports analysis, film/TV production, virtual reality, and medical imaging. His work bridges the gap between real and computer-generated imagery, with notable contributions in volumetric capture, motion capture, and free-viewpoint video. Hilton's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward multimodal integration, particularly combining audio and visual processing for spatial audio applications, while advancing 4D reconstruction techniques for human performance capture. His work increasingly incorporates transformer architectures and neural rendering techniques for improved illumination estimation, shadow modeling, and multi-view consistency. Scientific Awards and Recognition Two EU IST Innovation Prizes Manufacturing Industry Achievement Award Royal Society Industry Fellowship (2008-2011) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award in 4D Vision (2013-2018) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition (FIAPR) Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET) Hilton actively mentors PhD and post-doctoral researchers through his leadership of CVSSP, which has a grant portfolio exceeding £31M and comprises 170 researchers. He has successfully commercialized several technologies, including systems used by the BBC for sports commentary visualization. His research collaborations span major industry partners including BBC, BT, Sony, Framestore, and The Foundry. He co-founded the G3 Games forum and the CVMP Conference on Visual Media Production, demonstrating strong engagement with the creative industries. Current research projects include the S3A Programme Grant in Future Spatial Audio and InnovateUK's ALIVE project for 360 video reconstruction.

• Computer Vision
• 4D Vision
• Machine Learning
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Christian Jacob is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary . He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and a Doctor of Engineering Science from Erlangen University . His research focuses on nature-inspired algorithms, biocomputing, and agent-based simulations applied to biological systems and education. Key initiatives include the LINDSAY Virtual Human Project , which uses immersive virtual reality to explore human anatomy and physiology. He contributes to the university's strategic priorities in Digital Worlds and Health and Life initiatives. His work integrates evolutionary algorithms, cellular automata, and swarm intelligence into creative and medical applications. Notable achievements include the ASTech Award (2015) from Alberta Science and Technology. His projects emphasize interactive education through tools like LeukemiaSIM , Eukaryo , and the Giant Walkthrough Gut . Jacob also explores visualization techniques, such as evoVision3D and LifeBrush , to enhance scientific understanding. His research bridges computational methods with real-world applications in healthcare, architecture, and game design. Collaborative efforts include developing agent-based models for immune systems, nervous responses, and crowd behavior. Jacob's work spans interdisciplinary fields, blending computer science with biology, engineering, and the arts.

• Algorithms gleaned from nature
• Biocomputing
• Bioinformatics
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Alissa Ruth is an educational anthropologist and faculty member at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change, serving as Director of Strategic Initiatives. She focuses on improving educational access, student success, and innovative pedagogies. Her work includes research on undocumented immigrant youth, undergraduate research experiences (UREs), and critical pedagogy. She leads the Innovations in Social Science Instruction and Training Lab and directs education for the NSF Cultural Anthropology Methods Program (CAMP). Ruth has over 22 years of experience in higher education, including teaching, curriculum design, and mentoring students and community members. She co-edited The Handbook of Teaching Qualitative and Mixed Methods (2023) and contributes to journals like Social Science & Medicine . Her research projects address higher education equity, methods training, and social entrepreneurship pathways for underserved students. Affiliations: Director of Strategic Initiatives, ASU; Institute for Social Science Research; NSF CAMP. Education: Ph.D. Anthropology (ASU), M.S. Justice Studies (ASU), B.A. Anthropology (University of Florida). Research Interests: Critical Issues in Higher Education, First-Generation Students, Ethnographic Methods, College Student Wellbeing, Immigration Policy, and Pedagogical Innovation. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, emphasizing methods training, UREs, and marginalized student success. Awards: None explicitly listed, but recognized through editorial roles and program leadership. Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses on cultural anthropology, ethics, and global health. Advises students through honors programs and internships. Leads initiatives like the Global Ethnohydrology Study and Methods4all.

• Higher Education
• First-Generation Students
• Critical Pedagogy
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Victoria J. Gallagher is a Distinguished University Professor of Communication at North Carolina State University (NC State), affiliated with the Department of Communication within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She has been a faculty member since 1990 and previously served as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Academic Affairs (2008–2015). Her research focuses on rhetorical theory and criticism, communication ethics, civil rights discourse, and digital humanities. Notably, she leads the Virtual Martin Luther King Project, a major digital humanities initiative supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. She has also contributed to projects on gender and communication in engineering teams and authored/co-edited works such as Communicative Cities in the 21st Century . Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Communication Studies from Northwestern University (1990 and 1989), B.A. in Communication from Michigan State University (1983). Her research interests emphasize the intersection of rhetoric, materiality, and public spaces, particularly museums, memorials, and urban parks. She explores how these sites mediate public memory and civic engagement, blending rhetorical analysis with technology and community collaboration. Her work on public art and urban communication aims to enhance public life through communicative spaces and ethical discourse. Dr. Gallagher’s funded research exceeds $450,000, including grants from the NEH and Engineering Information Foundation. Her recent articles highlight themes like virtual reality in education, sonic rhetoric in digital projects, and the role of visual imagery in social movements. She is a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures at institutions like DePaul University and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and has been featured in media outlets such as the Washington Post and WUNC/NPR’s The State of Things . Awards: Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal of Excellence (NC State’s highest honor), Robert M. Entman award, Graduate Mentorship Award, and others. As a mentor, she has advised over 70 graduate students and received multiple teaching accolades. Her leadership roles include serving as president of the Southern States Communication Association (2017–2018) and on the Rhetoric Society of America’s Career Development Taskforce. She actively engages with community organizations, including the North Carolina Freedom Park Advisory Board and the former Exploris Children’s Museum. Her projects integrate digital technologies to recover historical narratives and foster civic engagement, such as the Virtual MLK Project and analyses of urban parks as communicative spaces. She also advocates for ethical communication practices in academia and urban development.

• Rhetoric
• Communication Ethics
• Digital Humanities
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Dr. Mike Seymour is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Digital Humans, and AI ethics. He holds a BSc, MBA, and PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on photorealistic digital faces for immersive interfaces, blockchain socio-technical systems, and agile project management in creative industries. Dr. Seymour is a member of the Sydney Nano Institute and leads the Motus Lab. He has published in top journals like *Harvard Business Review*, *Communications of the ACM*, and *Information Systems Research*. His current projects include ARC-funded research on digital humans for anti-racism initiatives and adaptive AI for brain injury patients. He has received awards such as the SOAR Prize and ECR Researcher of the Year. His teaching spans CX, UX, and project management courses (e.g., INFS2040, INFS3080). Media engagements include ABC News, Sky News, and *The Australian Financial Review* for commentary on AI ethics and film industry trends. Education: BSc (University of Sydney) MBA (University of Sydney) PhD (University of Sydney) Research Themes: Real-time photorealistic avatars Deepfake ethics Agile methodologies in VFX Grants: A$450K ARC DP25 grant for anti-racism digital humans Earned $200K in industry partnerships (e.g., Epic Games) Labs/Teams: Leads the Motus Lab and collaborates with the Digital Human Research Group.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Humans
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Federico Becattini is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics (DIISM), University of Siena, Italy. He is an active member of the Siena Artificial Intelligence Lab (SAILab), where he contributes to cutting-edge research in computer vision, deep learning, and artificial intelligence. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary domains, including autonomous driving, human behavior understanding, cultural heritage, neuromorphic vision, and fashion recommendation. His research interests center on memory-based neural networks , which he has applied in numerous publications at top-tier venues such as CVPR, ECCV, IEEE TPAMI, and ACM TOMM. He has also delivered tutorials on this topic at international conferences including ICIAP 2022 and ACM MM 2022, and taught a Ph.D. course at the University of Florence. His recent work is aligned with the Collectionless AI paradigm, which emphasizes continual learning and interaction with dynamic environments. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in human-centric AI , focusing on understanding people through multimodal analysis of face, body, and clothing, as well as generating 3D virtual avatars. There is also a clear emphasis on memory-augmented architectures for temporal reasoning, explainability, and adaptive learning. His editorial role as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval further underscores his standing in the research community. Associate Editor, International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval (IJMIR) Organizer, Workshop on Facial and Body Expressions (ICPR2020) Co-organizer, T-CAP Workshop (ICIAP2021, ICPR2022) Co-organizer, MCFR Workshop (ACM MM 2022) Co-organizer, WCPA Workshop and Challenge (ECCV 2022) Federico Becattini actively advises students and researchers within SAILab, particularly in the context of Ph.D. theses and research projects related to Collectionless AI and memory-based models. While specific grants are not mentioned, his extensive publication record and leadership in workshops and editorial roles suggest involvement in funded research initiatives. He collaborates with both academic and international research communities, serving as a reviewer for top-tier conferences and journals. He is a core member of the SAILab research group, which is pioneering the Collectionless AI initiative—a framework for continual learning over time, interacting with humans and agents without relying on pre-built static datasets. This lab serves as a hub for innovation in adaptive and sustainable AI systems.

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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