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Professor
Otmar Bock is a professor at the German Sport University Cologne, where he leads the Institute for Training Science and Sports Informatics. His research focuses on the intersection of training science and sports informatics, with a particular emphasis on human performance and technology in sports. He has published extensively on these topics, contributing significantly to the field of sports science.
Senior Lecturer
Natalie Yates-Bolton serves as Senior Lecturer in Nursing and International Lead for the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford, where she develops global educational partnerships and knowledge transfer initiatives. She teaches Master’s programs in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership while supervising PhD candidates, though currently not accepting new doctoral students. Dr. Yates-Bolton holds a PhD investigating meaning and purpose in care home life, with educational expertise in qualitative research methodologies and leadership development. Her academic journey includes international teaching engagements in Saudi Arabia, Malta, and China focused on nursing leadership and global healthcare issues. Her research centers on Leadership, Aged Care, Dementia Care, and Cancer Care through qualitative exploration of resident lived experiences and evidence-based practice. Current work examines meaning in care home life, incident reporting systems, and pandemic impacts on nursing education, emphasizing person-centered approaches and global citizenship in healthcare. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on elderly care quality through resident perspectives, incident reporting analysis, and dementia service design. Her 2024-2020 works demonstrate methodological rigor in interpretative phenomenological analysis, while 2014-2007 outputs establish foundational contributions to dementia inclusivity and nursing values education. Scientific Awards: No notable scientific awards documented in source materials Dr. Yates-Bolton has supervised PhD students and led five significant research projects including Wolfson Foundation-funded innovation hubs and dementia service evaluations for Salford City Council and University Hospital South Manchester. Her consultancy for Australian dementia organizations involved national service evaluations and knowledge translation, supported by Garfield Weston Foundation and KTP funding. As Centre for Applied Health Research affiliate, she collaborates internationally through WHO/Health Education England workforce programs and delivers executive coaching for NHS leaders. Her global impact extends through leadership programs in Saudi Arabia, Malta, and China, alongside pandemic-era coaching for UK healthcare executives.
Lecturer
Samuel Frei serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Design, Film and Art, where he teaches Visual Communication and Data Visualization across Bachelor's and Master's programs including the Applied Information and Data Science and MA Design curricula. His academic journey began after a career shift from biology and finance, completing a Master's in Design in 2011 followed by dissertation research at University College Dublin's SMARTLab (2012-2020). His research focuses on the intersection of analog and digital media, particularly in immersive technologies (AR/MR/VR) , cultural heritage digitization , and data storytelling . Key projects include the Digital Storytelling Lab, ALE (UNESCO World Heritage mobile experiences), and IDN-Kommunale Energie-Transformation. His work consistently explores how mobile and immersive technologies transform learning in cultural institutions and tourism contexts. Frei's 2024-2022 publications reveal a strong trend toward geospatial data visualization in tourism, cultural heritage preservation through mixed realities , and participatory digital archiving , often involving Swiss parks, museums, and indigenous communities like Amazonian collectives. His work bridges technical development with human-centered design principles. Nomination for Swiss Design Prize 2017 (Research category) Best of Swiss App Award 2016 (2x Bronze for ALE project) As former coordinator (2013-2023) and director (4 years) of continuing education programs, he managed interdisciplinary collaborations with cultural institutions, nature conservation groups, and educational organizations. His current leadership of the Investigative Methods in Research Practice module (2025) demonstrates ongoing curriculum development. Frei also maintains professional practice as an illustrator and concept designer, applying research to real-world projects in conservation and cultural sectors. His Visual Narrative research group serves as the primary laboratory context, producing projects like the Digital Storytelling Lab and Virtuelles Museum that integrate mobile technologies, indigenous knowledge systems, and emerging AI/AR platforms for cultural engagement.
Professor
Dr. Abimbola Asojo serves as Dean and Professor at Morgan State University's School of Architecture & Planning since August 2023, following her role as Associate Dean for Faculty and Professor of Interior Design at the University of Minnesota's College of Design. With 26+ years of global leadership, she has directed over forty community-based service-learning projects addressing societal challenges through design. Her academic credentials include: PhD, University of Oklahoma MS, University of East London, UK MS, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria BS, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria Dr. Asojo's research pioneers intersections of cross-cultural design, architectural lighting, African architecture, and K-12 educational spaces. Her work demonstrates how design solutions advance social equity, health outcomes, and educational access—particularly through sustainable interventions in healthcare, workplace, and learning environments. She co-edited the seminal text African Humanity Creativity, Identity and Personhood (2021), establishing frameworks for decolonizing design education. Recent publications reveal three critical trajectories: 1) Health-focused design for pandemic resilience and elderly care, 2) STEAM education initiatives bridging digital divides for underrepresented youth, and 3) Evidence-based workplace evaluations validating sustainable design impacts. These threads converge in her commitment to community-centered, culturally responsive design practices. Her accolades include: 2023 FAIA (American Institute of Architects College of Fellows) Multiple Nuckolls Fund Lighting Education Awards (2021, 2018, 2013) 2018 Obafemi Awolowo University Distinguished Alumni Award 2017 IIDA Diversity Award and Design Intelligence Most Admired Educator 2002 Nuckolls Edison Price Fellowship As principal investigator, she secured $1.2M+ in grants from NEA, Best Buy Foundation, and EPA for projects like 'Bridging the Digital Divide in STEAM' and 'Community-Based Participatory Research for BIPOC Sanctuaries.' Her mentorship framework engages students in real-world problem-solving, notably through the Diversity and Design program that has exposed 500+ K-12 students to architecture careers since 2013. Dr. Asojo co-founded the University of Minnesota's lighting design minor (2019) and developed West Africa's first Master of Interior Design program (inaugural class 2021). She currently leads Morgan State's Built Environment Career Fair and Home U initiative, expanding pathways for HBCU students in design professions while advising the Journal of Interior Design and IESNA BIM committee.
Professor
Sven Bertel is a Professor at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences in the Faculty of Information and Communication, where he leads the CIVU – Center for Interaction, Visualization and Usability. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in usability engineering, spatial cognition, and educational technology applications. Professor Bertel's research interests span several interconnected domains. His primary focus is on spatial cognition and mental rotation, where he investigates how people solve spatial problems and how these abilities can be trained through technology. A significant portion of his work applies these principles to medical ultrasound training through the development of SonoGame, a serious game designed to improve visuospatial skills for medical professionals. He also explores digital competencies development, particularly how user-centered software development can be integrated into educational contexts to prepare students for a digital world. His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on spatial abilities and educational technology since 2017, with recent work (2021-2024) increasingly emphasizing medical applications of spatial cognition research. His collaborations span multiple disciplines, particularly with medical researchers in ultrasound imaging and educators working on digital transformation in teaching. Professor Bertel is actively involved in several research projects related to digital competencies and medical training technologies. His leadership of the CIVU center indicates his role in coordinating interdisciplinary research efforts focused on interaction design, visualization techniques, and usability engineering. His teaching responsibilities include courses in the Applied Informatics program, with a specific focus on usability engineering. Through his work, he bridges theoretical research in spatial cognition with practical applications in medical training and educational technology.
