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Rachael MuszkiewiczView profile

Associate Professor

• Library outreach and marketing
• Information literacy
• Librarian accessibility
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Rachael Muszkiewicz serves as an Associate Professor and librarian at Valparaiso University's Christopher Center. Since joining the faculty in 2010, she has coordinated library marketing, outreach, and programming while functioning as library liaison for multiple academic departments including General Studies, History, and World Languages & Cultures. Her teaching responsibilities include library instruction sessions. MLIS with archival administration certificate from Wayne State University MA in archaeology for screen media from University of Bristol BS in anthropology from Michigan State University Research interests focus on innovative library engagement strategies, with particular emphasis on: Humor as an outreach tool Display/exhibit curation Information literacy instruction Student wellness programming Accessibility initiatives Creative service delivery Recent publications demonstrate consistent innovation across multiple library science domains, including marketing strategies for academic libraries, ESL student support systems, and humor-infused instructional methods. Her work examines intersections between traditional library services and novel engagement approaches. Professional member of American Library Association (ALA) Active in ACRL Division Contributing member of Anthropology and Sociology Section Archaeological Institute of America member Muszkiewicz advises the Athena Society student organization and previously served on the Faculty Concerns Committee. She combines scholarly rigor with playful elements, famously wearing an inflatable T-Rex costume for outreach events, blending her archaeological background with creative library practices.

• Autonomous Navigation for Robots
• Deep Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Jesús Tordesillas Torres is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics, Automation, and Communications at the School of Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University. He joined the institution in June 2024, bringing extensive experience from postdoctoral research at MIT and ETH Zurich, and prior academic training from MIT and the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Education: PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 2022 MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT, 2019 MS in Industrial Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid, 2019 BS in Industrial Engineering, Polytechnic University of Madrid, 2016 His research focuses on robotics, particularly autonomous navigation, trajectory planning, and optimization under uncertainty. He integrates deep learning and control theory to develop systems capable of safe, fast, and perception-aware navigation in dynamic and unknown environments. His work spans aerial and ground robots, multiagent systems, and challenging terrains, with strong emphasis on real-world deployment and robustness. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in trajectory optimization, perception-aware planning, and multiagent coordination. His work bridges theoretical advances in optimization and learning with practical robotic applications, especially in safety-critical and communication-constrained scenarios. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, IEEE ICRA 2023 1st Place, Urban Circuit, DARPA Subterranean Challenge (2020) 2nd Place, Tunnel Circuit, DARPA Subterranean Challenge (2021) Finalist, Best Paper, IEEE IROS 2019 Jesús Tordesillas Torres has been actively involved in research grants and projects, including the ADS FERRARI WP-2 Project funded by Airbus Defence and Space (2025–2025). He mentors students and collaborates with leading institutions such as MIT, ETH Zurich, and the University of Pennsylvania. He also serves as a reviewer for top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Robotics , International Journal of Robotics Research , and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters , as well as major conferences like ICRA and IROS. He leads and participates in research teams focused on autonomous systems, with affiliations to the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) at Comillas. His invited talks at ETH Robotics Summer School and University of Pennsylvania reflect his growing influence in the robotics community.

Amy OdwarkaView profile

Assistant Professor

• First Generation Students
• Academic Library Support
• Active Learning
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Amy Odwarka serves as an Assistant Professor and First Year Experience/Student Success Librarian at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library, with 25 years of teaching experience specializing in culturally responsive information literacy instruction and community-building events to support new student onboarding and library engagement. Her research centers on first-generation student academic library support, active learning methodologies in library instruction, and visualization techniques for research assistance. Key disciplines include Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Library and Information Science, and Information Literacy, with emphasis on innovative pedagogical approaches that foster student success through culturally responsive practices. Her 2023 publication demonstrates a trend toward creative, hands-on instructional methods in information literacy education, using art-based activities to develop critical reflection skills. This work bridges Library Science, Educational Theory, and Art Education, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in academic library settings. Scientific Awards: Achievement and Contribution Award - Primary Duties/Teaching (2024) Dr. Odwarka maintains active campus partnerships across multiple departments to enhance student success initiatives, though no student advising or research grant details are publicly documented. Her collaborative approach extends to diversity initiatives including participation in DEI Week workshops.

Tom S RichardsonView profile

Professor

• Control Systems
• Aerial Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Tom S Richardson is Professor of Aerial Robotics in the School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering at the University of Bristol, where he lectures in Flight Mechanics and Control. With over 105 research outputs and leadership in 7 projects including WildDrone (2023-2026) and WildBotics (2026-2029), his work bridges theoretical control systems and real-world UAV applications. His educational foundation includes an M.Eng. and Ph.D. from the University of Bristol, establishing his expertise in aerospace engineering. Research interests focus on control systems spanning classical flight control to high-level autonomy, with significant contributions to UAV swarm coordination, real-time decision-making, and applications in wildlife conservation and emergency response. His fingerprint highlights Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Engineering (100%), Fixed Wings Engineering (65%), and Real Time systems (50%). Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward practical implementations: wildlife monitoring via real-time visual tracking and firefighting UAV swarms using mutual shaping frameworks. These works emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering mathematics and conservation biology, showing strong growth in Kenya and Ohio field deployments. Scientific recognition includes: Engineer Technology & Innovation Awards 2010 for Autonomous Systems development Richardson has supervised 11 students, including Nguyen Ngoc, D. and Meier, K. on the WildDrone project. His grant portfolio features nature conservation-focused initiatives like WildDrone (with Bullock, Watson, Burghardt, and Mirmehdi) and the RAIN expansion project, totaling over £1.2M in active funding. Current advising emphasizes UAV applications for ecological monitoring and disaster response. He collaborates extensively through the University of Bristol's Dynamics and Control research group, with recent network activity spanning Guatemala (58%) and Kenya (33%) field sites. Public engagement includes The Sir Alan Cobham Lecture (2012) on UAV societal impacts.

Meenakshi BalakrishnanView profile

Professor

• Embedded Systems
• Assistive Technologies
• System-Level Design
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Meenakshi Balakrishnan is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, where he leads the ASSISTECH Lab. His work focuses on system-level design and embedded systems, particularly through cost-effective assistive technologies for the visually impaired. He has developed solutions like the SmartCane, OnBoard bus system, and DotBook Braille laptop, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, electrical engineering, and product design. ACM Fellows (2021) ACM Eugene L. Lawler Award (2018) ACM Senior Member (2009) His research spans mobility and education challenges in the developing world, integrating hardware, software, and firmware for real-world deployment. The lab trains students in full-cycle solution development, including visually impaired researchers, and collaborates with non-profits, government agencies, and for-profit organizations globally. The ASSISTECH Lab's innovations, such as tactile diagrams via the non-profit Raised Lines Foundation, aim to democratize access to STEM education and reduce costs to 5% of Western alternatives. Ongoing projects include MAVI (Mobility Assistant) and RAVI (Reading Assistant) for the visually impaired.

• Business Application Systems
• ERP Systems
• Method Engineering
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Professor Florian Johannsen is a faculty member at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in the Faculty of Business and Economics, where he leads research and teaching in Business Application Systems. His office is located in Building B, Room 0213, and he holds regular office hours on Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 PM, with appointments available during semester breaks. Professor Johannsen's research spans business application systems, method engineering, chatbots for internal business use, quality management for Smart Services & Industry 4.0, and social media analysis. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in developing modeling tools for business process improvement. He has led the WiWiNow Campus App project in collaboration with the University of Bremen, which received the Comenius EduMedia Seal in 2021 for its innovative approach to integrating technology into university teaching contexts. His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent productivity with a focus on digital transformation in business processes, mobile learning applications, and the integration of sustainability principles into quality management systems. These works appear in top-tier information systems journals and conferences, showing his strong standing in the academic community. Best Associate Editor Award at WI 2022 Best Paper Award at DESRIST 2021 Comenius EduMedia Seal 2021 Best Associate Editor at ECIS 2019 Teaching Award from University of Regensburg (2017) Hilti Best Paper Award BDVB Award 2007 Professor Johannsen teaches advanced courses in business application systems, including specialized topics on ERP systems, service management, and social media analysis. His teaching reflects his research expertise, with courses designed to prepare students for the digital transformation challenges in modern business environments. His recent work on mobile learning applications demonstrates his commitment to innovative educational approaches that support student success, particularly in the transition to higher education.