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Wooyoung KimView profile

Associate Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Systems Biology
• Computational Biology
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Wooyoung Kim is an Associate Professor in the Division of Computing and Software Systems at the University of Washington Bothell's School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. With PhD and MS degrees in Computer Science from Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology, and dual MS/BS in Mathematics from Yonsei University, he bridges computer science and bioinformatics through interdisciplinary research. Ph.D., Computer Science, Georgia State University (2012) M.S., Computer Science, Georgia Tech (2010) M.S./B.S., Mathematics, Yonsei University (Korea) His research focuses on bioinformatics and systems biology , particularly network motif analysis in biological networks. This work spans pattern recognition, machine learning, and cloud computing applications for analyzing genome sequencing data and immunotherapy research. Current projects include: iBioML: Collaborative interpretable ML platform for bioinformatics VIA-QMI: Visualized immunotherapy data analysis tool NemoSuite: Web-based network motif analytics Dr. Kim has received multiple awards including the Best Research Award (2024) and NSF RUI grant (NSF RUI 1257525) . He has developed software tools like NemoLib (C++/Java/Python libraries) and NemoMap for motif detection. Collaborators include Dr. Kristina Hillesland (UW Bothell), Dr. Stephen Smith (UW Seattle), and Dr. Serghei Mangul (USC) Active in IEEE-BIBM, ISBRA, and ACM-BCB program committees

Michele HansonView profile

Lecturer

• Creative Writing
• Fiction Writing
• English Composition
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Michele Hanson is an Instructor of English and French at Colorado Mesa University, affiliated with the Department of English in the College of Arts and Humanities. She teaches English Composition and First-Year French, emphasizing critical thinking, writing processes, and cultural context in language learning. Educational Background: Master of Library Science (MLS), University of Arizona Master of Arts in English-Fiction Writing, University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Arts in French and English, University of California, Santa Barbara (with high honors) Coursework completed at l'Université de Toulouse-le Mirail, France Her research and creative interests center on creative writing , particularly fiction and personal essays, as well as pedagogy in composition and second language instruction. She integrates interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from library science and cultural studies to enrich student learning. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes writing as a process of drafting, revising, and audience awareness, while her French courses balance linguistic skills with cultural immersion through multimedia. Her publications span literary journals and anthologies, with notable works including Copper Nickel , The Dr. TJ Eckleburg Review , and A Mother's World: Journeys of the Heart . Her creative output reflects themes of personal identity, travel, motherhood, and existential reflection, often blending narrative and introspective styles. Earlier scholarly work explores the role of libraries in interdisciplinary education and collaborative learning environments. Selected Creative & Scholarly Contributions: Author of the novel Dakini Lounge (Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, 2013) Regular contributor to literary journals and anthologies Public reader for Poets & Writers of Colorado Mesa University Michele Hanson has delivered public readings of her fiction and personal essays at venues such as the Planet Earth Gallery in Grand Junction, CO, featuring works like "About the Dog," "Hippy Twist," and "A Hotdog in Paris." While no formal advising or grant activity is documented, her sustained creative and pedagogical engagement demonstrates a commitment to the literary and educational missions of her institution. She actively contributes to the cultural and intellectual life of the campus through creative expression and innovative teaching. Laboratories, Teams, and Creative Affiliations: She is associated with the Poets & Writers of Colorado Mesa University , participating in public readings and literary events. This group supports creative writing and community engagement, providing a platform for faculty and student writers. Her work bridges academic instruction and artistic practice, fostering a vibrant literary culture on campus.

• Semantic Web
• Internet of Things
• Ontology Reasoning
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Floriano Scioscia is a researcher at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, with extensive contributions to the Semantic Web, Internet of Things, and knowledge-based systems. His work focuses on developing frameworks for semantic reasoning, resource discovery, and intelligent systems in ubiquitous computing environments. His research interests span multiple domains within computer science: Semantic Web technologies and ontology reasoning Internet of Things and Cyber-Physical Systems Cloud-Edge computing architectures Knowledge representation and semantic matchmaker systems Mobile and ubiquitous computing applications Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on edge-based semantic reasoning, with significant work on the Tiny-ME and Cowl frameworks for lightweight OWL reasoning on resource-constrained devices. His research has increasingly incorporated blockchain technologies into IoT systems and explored the concept of "Internet of Conscious Things" with social capabilities for smart objects. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges computer science with healthcare applications, particularly in clinical decision support systems. Dr. Scioscia has collaborated extensively with researchers including Michele Ruta, Eugenio Di Sciascio, Giuseppe Loseto, and Filippo Gramegna across numerous projects spanning more than 15 years of research output.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
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Prof. Dr. Virginijus Marcinkevičius is a Professor at Vilnius University , serving as the head of the Smart Technologies Research Group and the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory within the Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies . He is also a Senior Researcher , Project Lead Researcher , and Group Leader . Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, he has been instrumental in advancing research in machine learning , artificial intelligence , cybersecurity , and natural language processing . Research Interests: Machine Learning & AI Cybersecurity & Threat Detection Natural Language Processing Hyperspectral Imaging & Remote Sensing Autonomous Systems & Robotics Big Data & Cloud Computing His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects, including IoT security , visual analytics , and intelligent decision support systems . Recent projects include the development of propaganda detection systems , hyperspectral unmixing algorithms , and autonomous driving agents . Doctoral Supervision: He has supervised 19+ PhD students and 5+ consultants , covering topics from machine learning in cybersecurity to neural machine translation and autonomous UAV navigation . Projects & Grants: He has led or contributed to 15+ national and EU-funded projects , including: CognitiveSTATS – COVID-19 data literacy platform Propaganda and Disinformation Research – ML-based detection DAMIS – Data mining system for national research Raštija 2 – Lithuanian language resource integration Publications: He has authored or co-authored 60+ peer-reviewed publications in journals like IEEE Access , Informatica , Frontiers in Psychology , and Machine Vision and Applications . Professional Memberships: He is a member of the Lithuanian Computer Society , Lithuanian Mathematical Society , and Lithuanian Operations Research Society .

• Data Science
• Big Data
• Natural Language Query Processing
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Prof. Dr. Kurt Stockinger is a Professor of Computer Science at ZHAW School of Engineering and holds a doctorate at the University of Zurich . He serves as Head of the MAS Data Science program and co-leads the ZHAW Datalab . His research focuses on Intelligent Information Systems , bridging information systems, natural language processing, and machine learning. Affiliated with the University of Zurich, he contributes to Quantum Machine Learning and Open Data Exploration initiatives. Stockinger's educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (University of Vienna & CERN), a Master in Business Informatics (University of Vienna), and a CAS in Didactics & Methodology (ZHAW). He has taught courses in Quantum Computing , Big Data for Natural Sciences , and Data Science programs at ZHAW and University of Zurich. His research spans Data Science , Big Data , Natural Language Query Processing , Knowledge Graphs , and Quantum Machine Learning . Recent publications focus on quantum autoencoders , hybrid quantum neural networks , and prompt engineering for knowledge graph question answering. He has developed frameworks like ScienceBenchmark for real-world NL-to-SQL evaluation and NQuest for natural language query exploration. Scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at 7th Swiss Conference on Data Science (2020) He leads major projects such as DataGEMS (Data Discovery Platform, Horizon Europe) Digital Health Zurich (Clinical Innovation Lab) INODE4StatBot.swiss (NL-to-SQL Translation) GraphQueryML (Graph Database Optimization) ScienceBenchmark (NL-to-SQL Evaluation) Stockinger's work intersects with computer vision , biomedical data , and industrial applications , demonstrated through collaborations with institutions like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CERN, and University of Washington. He has contributed to establishing QuantumBasel and ZHAW Datalab as research hubs.

• Rich Web-based Applications Engineering
• Software Design
• Software Architectures
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Nalaka R. Dissanayake serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Westminster, where he contributes to the Software Systems Engineering Research Group. With 17 years of academic experience since 2007, he progressed from student instructor to his current senior position while completing his doctoral studies. His foundational education includes a B.Sc. in Information Technology from the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (2007), an M.Phil. from the University of Colombo School of Computing (2017), and a Ph.D. from the University of Westminster (2024). Dr. Dissanayake's research centers on rich web-based applications engineering, where he has established significant contributions through architectural style development and design methodology formalization. His work introduces specialized concepts including RiWAArch Style, BAW-MVC, and delta communication principles that address core challenges in web application state management and communication efficiency. Current research frontiers actively explore prompt engineering techniques for integrating AI/ML capabilities into rich web applications, demonstrating adaptation to emerging technological paradigms while maintaining focus on architectural fundamentals. His publication portfolio reveals a clear research trajectory evolving from AJAX application foundations (2013-2014) through architectural pattern specification (2017-2020) toward comprehensive design methodology development (2023-2024). This progression demonstrates increasing theoretical sophistication while maintaining practical implementation relevance, with consistent output across journals like the Journal of Web Engineering and major conferences including FTC and ICTer. As an active academic contributor, Dr. Dissanayake serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Web Engineering and various conferences. His research group membership provides access to collaborative opportunities within the university's software engineering ecosystem, while his extensive teaching experience across multiple institutions offers valuable mentorship perspective for graduate students.