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George AlvarezView profile

Professor

• Visual Cognition
• Attentional Selection
• Visual Memory
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George Alvarez is a Professor of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, where he leads the Vision Sciences Laboratory. His research lies at the intersection of cognitive science, neuroscience, and computational modeling, focusing on how the human visual system efficiently encodes and processes information through mechanisms such as attention, memory, and statistical learning. His research interests center on the cognitive and computational foundations of visual intelligence. Specifically, he investigates attentional selection , visual and working memory storage , fluid resource allocation , and ensemble coding . A key focus is understanding how the brain extracts regularities from visual input to form efficient representations. He explores whether detailed visual memory recall involves reactivation in the primary visual cortex, how learning statistical covariances alters object representations in the ventral visual stream, and where in the visual hierarchy ensemble statistics first emerge. His lab combines behavioral studies , fMRI , neurostimulation , and deep neural network models to probe these questions and bridge human and machine vision. Alvarez is affiliated with Harvard’s Mind, Brain, and Behavior (MBB) consortium and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research. He mentors students and researchers in the Vision Sciences Laboratory, fostering innovation in cognitive and computational neuroscience. While no specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text, his work is supported through institutional and research funding mechanisms at Harvard. His lab collaborates across disciplines, leveraging AI advances to refine models of human visual cognition. The lab maintains active participation in public science through platforms like TestMyBrain.org and MechanicalTurk.com, enabling large-scale behavioral data collection. Future work aims to deepen the integration between artificial and biological vision systems, uncovering fundamental principles of perception and cognition.

Lauro H. FloresView profile

Professor

• Latin American Literature
• Chicana/o Literature
• Visual Culture
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Lauro H. Flores is a Professor of Chicano and Latin American literatures and cultures at the University of Washington, Seattle. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Literature and a B.A. in French & Spanish Literature from the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on Latin American and Chicano/a literature, visual culture, film, and public scholarship. Flores has held leadership roles including Chair of American Ethnic Studies (AES), Director of the Center for Chicano Studies, and Acting Chair of Spanish and Portuguese Studies. He is a recipient of numerous awards, including the UW Distinguished Teaching Award (2007), the Tomás Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award (2008), and Mexico’s OHTLI Award (2016). His publications include critical editions of literary works and art monographs, such as The Floating Borderlands (1998) and Beyond Aztlán (2016). Flores has editorial experience with journals like The Americas Review and Metamorfosis , and has served as a Ford Foundation Fellow and Regional Liaison for their Minority Fellowships Program. His work bridges literary analysis with visual arts, exploring themes of memory, identity, and cultural hybridity. Education: Ph.D., Spanish Literature, UC San Diego B.A. (summa cum laude), French & Spanish Literature, UC San Diego Awards: UW Distinguished Teaching Award (2007) American Book Award (for The Floating Borderlands ) OHTLI Award (2016) Leadership: Chair, American Ethnic Studies Director, Center for Chicano Studies Acting Chair, Spanish and Portuguese Studies Flores’ research and publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to Chicano and Latin American cultural production, addressing transnationalism, memory, and the intersections of art and literature. His work has contributed significantly to understanding the Pacific Northwest’s Chicano and Mexican artistic communities.

• Mobile and cloud computing
• Energy-efficient computing
• Image and video processing
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Yung-Hsiang Lu is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University's Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on mobile/cloud computing, energy-efficient computing, and image/video processing. He holds a BSEE from National Taiwan University (1992), an MSEE (1996), and a PhD (2002) from Stanford University. Dr. Lu's academic background includes significant contributions to VLSI and circuit design, with primary emphasis on computer engineering. His work spans theoretical and applied domains, including optimizing neural networks for edge devices, securing deep learning models, and leveraging large language models for software development. Recent research trends in his articles emphasize energy efficiency in AI systems, interdisciplinary applications of transformers (e.g., music analysis), and challenges in model interoperability and security. His publications also highlight innovations in global camera networks and real-time visual data analysis. While no specific grants or awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive list of publications reflects sustained academic engagement. His educational contributions include developing C programming resources and teaching large-scale image processing using global camera networks. Dr. Lu's professional address is at Purdue's Materials and Electrical Engineering Building in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he maintains an active research lab focused on embedded systems and low-power computing innovations.

Frieda EkottoView profile

Professor

• Race and Ethnic Studies
• Gender and LGBTQIA2S+ Studies
• Francophone Literature
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Frieda Ekotto is the Lorna Goodison Collegiate Professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, Comparative Literature, and Francophone Studies at the University of Michigan. Her work bridges critical race theory, gender studies, and postcolonial literature with a focus on Francophone Africa and the diaspora. Ekotto earned her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Minnesota and has held leadership roles, including chair of the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (2014–2018). She is renowned for groundbreaking studies of Jean Genet, African cinema, and LGBTQIA2S+ narratives in Sub-Saharan contexts. Education: Ph.D., Comparative Literature and French Literature, University of Minnesota (1994) Affiliations: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Program in International and Comparative Studies, CMENAS Faculty, African Studies Center Ekotto’s research interrogates how race, law, and sexuality intersect in literary and visual culture. Notable works include Race and Sex across the French Atlantic (2011) and Don’t Whisper Too Much (2019), a novel exploring same-sex relationships in Cameroon. She has produced documentaries like Vibrancy of Silence (2017), amplifying Sub-Saharan women’s creative voices. Awards include the MLA presidency and honorary doctorates. Her teaching spans innovative courses on postcolonial narratives, Francophone cinema, and legal discourse. Ekotto’s interdisciplinary approach challenges Eurocentric frameworks, emphasizing decolonial methodologies and African intellectual traditions.

• Archival Studies
• Oral History
• Community Heritage
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Andrew Flinn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Studies at University College London (UCL), serving as Vice Dean for Postgraduate Research and Faculty Graduate Tutor in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He teaches on the Archives and Records Management MA programme and has been at UCL since 2002. His research focuses on radical public history, independent archives, community heritage projects, oral history, and the intersection of digital technologies with cultural memory. Flinn holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (1999), an MA from the University of Liverpool (1989), and a BA from the University of Manchester (1987). Key research projects include the AHRC-funded 'Dig Where You Stand' (2012–2013), examining community heritage collaboration, and 'Community Archives and Identities' (2008–2010), exploring heritage initiatives by UK minority groups. He previously held roles as an archivist at the National Museum of Labour History and research officer on the ESRC-funded Communists in British Society project. His work emphasizes participatory approaches, digital archiving, and social justice, with publications addressing oral history methodologies, digital infrastructure challenges, and the role of archives in activism. Flinn has collaborated internationally, including as an Allan Smith Visiting Scholar at Simmons College (2011). He actively engages in grant reviews, academic supervision, and outreach, advocating for open government data and ethical recordkeeping practices. Recent research highlights include co-designing the Sloane Lab (2023–2024), advancing frameworks for person-centred recordkeeping in child welfare (2022), and critiquing digital heritage processes through feminist and critical heritage lenses (2020).

Aida A. HozicView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy
• Cultural Studies
• International Security
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Aida A. Hozic is an Associate Professor of International Relations and Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Florida, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research bridges political economy, cultural studies, and international security, focusing on crime and state dynamics in Southeastern Europe, visual representations of race, and global arts markets. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (1997) and has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Fulbright Fellowships, MacArthur Foundation grants, and teaching honors like the UF Student Government’s Dr. Julie A. Sina Award (2011). Education : Ph.D. with Distinction, Political Science, University of Virginia (1997) M.A. in International Affairs, Johns Hopkins SAIS (1989) B.A., Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo (1985) Research Interests : Intersection of culture, political economy, and security Visual and aesthetic dimensions of global politics Post-conflict dynamics in Southeastern Europe Gender and financial crises Her work includes books such as Hollyworld: Space, Power and Fantasy in the American Economy (Cornell, 2002) and co-edited volumes like Scandalous Economics: Gender and the Politics of Financial Crises (Oxford, 2016). Recent publications analyze global capitalism’s gendered impacts, post-conflict taxation policies, and the role of art in war narratives. Awards : Fulbright Specialist Award (2011) UF Term Professorship (2017–2020) Colonel Allan R. and Margaret G. Crow Term Professorship (2015–2018) Reubin Askew Mentor Award (2016) Teaching and Service : Developed courses on race, art, and divided cities Served as Undergraduate Coordinator (2010–2013) and Chair of the Department’s International Relations field Editorial roles for journals like Review of International Political Economy and Millennium: Journal of International Studies Labs/Teams : Member of the Center for Gender, Sexualities and Women Studies Contributor to global studies initiatives at UF

David EltisView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Atlantic World
• Slavery
• Transatlantic Slave Trade
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David Eltis serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History at Emory University, where he focuses on the early modern Atlantic World, particularly slavery and migration patterns. His distinguished career spans several decades with significant contributions to understanding the transatlantic slave trade through quantitative and historical analysis. Dr. Eltis earned his BA from Durham University (1962), BEd from Dalhousie University (1965), MA from the University of Alberta (1969), and PhD from the University of Rochester (1979). His educational background provided the foundation for his specialized research in economic history and the Atlantic slave trade. His research primarily centers on the early modern Atlantic World, with particular emphasis on slavery systems, the transatlantic slave trade, and migration patterns (both coerced and free). Eltis has pioneered quantitative approaches to studying the slave trade, developing extensive databases that have transformed scholarly understanding of the scale, structure, and economic dimensions of this historical phenomenon. His work examines the demographic impact of slavery, the economic forces driving the trade, and the experiences of enslaved Africans. Eltis's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on quantitative analysis of the transatlantic slave trade, with increasing emphasis on digital humanities approaches in his later work. His research has evolved from broader economic analyses of slavery's role in Atlantic development to more specific studies of individual regions, trade routes, and the experiences of liberated Africans. The integration of database methodologies with traditional historical analysis represents a significant contribution to the field. British Trevor Reese Memorial Prize (for Economic Growth and The Ending of the Transatlantic Slave Trade ) Frederick Douglass Prize John Ben Snow Prize Wesley-Logan Prize (for The Rise of African Slavery in the Americas ) John T. Hubbell Prize for best article in Civil War History (2008) W.E.B. Dubois Medal from Harvard (2025) Dr. Eltis has received significant research funding, including a two-year NEH grant for his collaborative project on the origins of Africans in the transatlantic slave trade. This project analyzes records of 67,000 Africans liberated from slave vessels in the 19th century. He serves as co-editor of the influential Transatlantic Slave Trade database at www.slavevoyages.org, which represents one of the most comprehensive digital resources on this historical phenomenon. While specific student mentorship isn't detailed in the available information, his extensive publication record suggests he has likely advised numerous graduate students throughout his career. As principal investigator of the NEH-funded project analyzing liberated African records and co-editor of the Transatlantic Slave Trade database, Eltis leads significant collaborative research efforts. These projects involve international teams of scholars working with historical records from multiple archives to reconstruct the experiences and origins of enslaved Africans. His work bridges traditional historical research with digital humanities methodologies, creating resources that benefit scholars across multiple disciplines.

James A. FlathView profile

Professor

• Modern Chinese History
• Material Culture
• Heritage Studies
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James A. Flath is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Western Ontario. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (2000). His research focuses on material culture of modern China and the history of Canada’s Prairie West. He is known for works such as Traces of the Sage (2016) and The Cult of Happiness (2004), which won the Raymond Klibansky Prize. His current project explores the boom-and-bust cycle of Fielding, Saskatchewan. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Chinese history and material culture supervision. Education: PhD in History, University of British Columbia, 2000 Research interests span Confucian monuments, folk art (nianhua), and prairie town dynamics. His work bridges art history, cultural memory, and spatial studies. The Nianhua Gallery website showcases his interdisciplinary approach to Chinese folk prints. Awards include the Raymond Klibansky Prize for The Cult of Happiness . Awards: 2005/06 Raymond Klibansky Prize Flath’s publications analyze sites like the Kong Temple, Lugou Bridge, and Yangliuqing woodblock prints. His recent work on Prairie ghost towns examines environmental and economic collapse. He supervises graduate research in modern China and Canadian regional history. Office: Lawson Hall 2234.

• Cinema Studies
• Critical Theory
• Cultural Studies
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Lynne Joyrich is a Professor of Modern Culture and Media at Brown University, with affiliations in American Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Theater and Performance Studies. She co-edits the journal Camera Obscura and has authored influential works on television, gender, and queer theory. Her research spans film, television, cultural theory, and feminist studies, with a focus on media's role in constructing gender, sexuality, and identity. Education: PhD (1990), MA (1984), and BA (1981) from Brown University and University of Michigan Research interests include television’s epistemologies of gender and sexuality, queer theory, feminist media studies, and Holocaust representation. Recent work examines U.S. TV’s role in shaping gender/sexuality knowledge. Awards include the Harriet W. Sheridan Award for Teaching (2009) and multiple fellowships. Her 15 most recent articles (2024–1996) explore topics like pandemic media, superhero TV, queer representation, and race in media. Key themes include cultural critique, identity politics, and media historiography. Awards: Over 15 honors, including fellowships at Pembroke Center and Cogut Humanities Teaching includes courses on television studies, queer theory, and media representation of race. Current projects involve a book on U.S. TV’s gender/sexuality epistemologies and Holocaust media studies.

• Statistics Education
• Cognitive Psychology
• Data Science
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Dr. Jamie Trost is a Lecturer of Statistics at Brown University's Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences. With roots in cognitive psychology and a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, she specializes in integrating data science education into statistical methodologies and has a strong focus on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Her research bridges cognitive psychology and statistics education, emphasizing adaptive teaching strategies. She serves as a statistical consultant for graduate students in the CoPsy department and is affiliated with Brown's Data Science Institute and Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning. 2019 MA in Psychology from Ball State University 2024-2025 Sheridan Junior Faculty Teaching Fellow Recent publications highlight her work on attention mechanisms, cognitive control, and science communication. Awards include the Sheridan Center fellowship for excellence in pedagogy. Her teaching philosophy prioritizes student-centered learning and continuous feedback integration.

• Participatory Geography
• Collaborative Mapping
• Sustainable Territorial Regeneration
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Federica Burini is a Full Professor of Geography at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures of the University of Bergamo . She serves as Scientific Coordinator of the Imago Mundi Lab, member of the Center for Territorial Studies, and Scientific Director of OrobieLab. Her academic career spans participatory processes, collaborative mapping, and sustainable territorial regeneration. Full Professor of Geography Imago Mundi Lab Coordinator Center for Territorial Studies member OrobieLab Scientific Director Research Focus : Federica specializes in participatory geography through collaborative mapping techniques for environmental governance in both rural and urban contexts. Her work emphasizes sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa and European mountainous regions, with particular attention to landscape valorization via participatory processes and responsible tourism. Key projects include digital co-mapping initiatives for community engagement and territorial regeneration. Participatory mapping tools Sustainable tourism frameworks Mountainous area development Rural community empowerment Digital geospatial applications Landscape perception studies Publications : Recent works explore digital collaborative mapping tools (2024), industrial heritage interpretation for slow tourism (2024), and water resource-driven community regeneration (2024). Earlier contributions examine pandemic impacts on tourism (2020) and participatory cartography methodologies (2016). Her research consistently bridges geographical theory with practical territorial governance solutions.

Judith MaxwellView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Anthropological Linguistics
• Mayan Languages
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Judith Maxwell is Professor of Anthropology at Tulane University, specializing in linguistic anthropology with primary focus on Mayan languages (Kaqchikel, Chuj, Nahuatl) and discourse analysis. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language revitalization, particularly through the Tunica-Biloxi language project since 2010. Education PhD in Anthropology, University of Chicago (1982) Research Focus : Maxwell investigates discourse structures in Mayan languages regarding artistry canon, cultural constructs, coherence mechanisms, and societal relationships. Her colonial manuscript analysis explores language change in Kaqchikel/Nahuatl, while contemporary work examines bilingual education, language shift, and gender performance across English and Indigenous varieties. She pioneered the revival of Tunica language through community-academic collaboration. Publication Trends : Recent works (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Mayan language documentation ( Kaqchikel chronicles , Chuj Narratives ), revitalization pedagogy ( Maja'il Kaqchikel ), and sociopolitical dimensions of language ( Mayan Languages and Guatemala Law ). Key themes include decolonizing methodologies, Indigenous knowledge systems, and practical applications for endangered language communities. Advising & Grants : Maxwell leads the Tunica-Biloxi Language Revitalization Project training Tulane students in documentation techniques. Her collaborative model integrates tribal knowledge with academic research, securing sustained community engagement despite specific grant details being unreported. Research Teams : Directs the Tunica-Biloxi collaborative team comprising Tulane students, tribal scholars, and native speakers, developing e-learning tools like the Q'anil Kaqchikel lessons filmed in Guatemala with native instructors.

• Gender Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Modernism
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Carole-Anne Sweeney is a Professor of Modern Literature at Goldsmiths, University of London, specialising in gender, feminism, race, modernism, and contemporary women's writing. Her work bridges literary analysis with socio-political contexts, focusing on anti-colonial responses to cultural modernism and post-war British experimental fiction. She holds a DPhil from the University of Sussex (2001) and an MA from Simon Fraser University (1992). Research Interests : Sweeney explores themes of gender, race, and feminism in literature, with particular attention to mid-20th century experimental works by women like Anna Kavan, Brigid Brophy, and Christine Brooke-Rose. She also examines neoliberalism and anti-feminism in contemporary fiction, including the works of Michel Houellebecq. Teaching : She convenes modules on modern and contemporary literature, feminist criticism, and creative writing. Her courses emphasize cutting-edge, research-led content addressing Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and queer homemaking. Publications : Her monographs include Vagabond Fictions (2020) and Michel Houellebecq and the Literature of Despair (2013). Recent articles analyze Anna Kavan’s mid-century writing and Christine Brooke-Rose’s Life, End Of . Advocacy : Sweeney runs a Feminist Reading Group, fostering inclusive discussions on gender, sexuality, and critical theory. She supervises PhDs on topics like queer modernisms and feminist life-writing.

Manca BajecView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Socio-Political Studies
• Art and Politics
• Post-Conflict Memorialization
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Manca Bajec is a Programme Leader for the BA Fine Art and History of Art at Goldsmiths, University of London within the Department of Visual Cultures. Her interdisciplinary work examines socio-political issues through art, focusing on memorialization in post-conflict regions, migration, and cultural diplomacy. She holds a PhD in Sculpture (Royal College of Art, 2019), MA in Sculpture (Ljubljana, 2016), MA in Curating (Chelsea College of Art and Design, 2011), and a dual BA in Visual Arts and Performance (Academy of Fine Art, Venice, 2007). Her research explores how monuments and artworks construct national histories and identities, particularly in unresolved conflict zones like the former Yugoslavia. She investigates the Non-Aligned Movement’s legacy, migration patterns, and the role of art in challenging state narratives. Recent projects include collaborations with Igor Rogelja on Infrastructure Soundscapes (2024) and a public artwork Peripheral Visions (2024–2025) in Gorizia, Italy/Slovenia. Grants & Awards: European Commission Grant (2022) British Academy Special Research Grants (2020) British Council Artist Residency (2019) Andrew W. Mellon Travel Grant (2019) Manca has delivered guest lectures on memory and memorialization in the Western Balkans at institutions such as the University of the Arts and UCL’s European Language, Culture, and Society department. She also organized the Visual Writing Workshop (2024) with Igor Rogelja and Yoav Galai, aimed at interdisciplinary research methods.

Lianying ZhaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Trusted Computing
• Hardware/Architectural Security
• Systems Security
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Lianying Zhao is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University and serves as a Director of the Carleton Computer Security Lab (CCSL). His research focuses on low-level platform security, including hardware, firmware, hypervisor, and operating systems, with an emphasis on trusted computing, authentication, privacy preservation, and security metrics. He leads the CCSL research group, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address critical security challenges in IoT, cloud systems, and web applications. Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts. Roles: CCSL Director, Research Supervisor, and Graduate Program Advisor. Dr. Zhao’s work spans hardware security improvements, firmware vulnerability analysis, and user-centric security metrics. Recent research highlights include studies on router configuration habits, tracker detection in web browsers, and CVSS score discrepancies. He has supervised numerous graduate students in cybersecurity domains, contributing to over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2013. His lab affiliations include CCSL and CISL, where he collaborates on projects such as secure deletion frameworks, TLS validation vulnerabilities, and hybrid decision-making models for cloud security. Current research also explores cross-regional login throttling mechanisms and AI-driven vulnerability detection in embedded systems.