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Jeremy BailensonView profile

Professor

• Virtual Reality Psychology
• Augmented Reality
• Social Interaction in Virtual Environments
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Jeremy Bailenson is the founding director of Stanford University’s Virtual Human Interaction Lab and holds the Thomas More Storke Professorship in the Department of Communication. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and Professor (by courtesy) in the Graduate School of Education and Symbolic Systems Program. His research focuses on the psychology of Virtual and Augmented Reality, examining how immersive experiences alter perceptions of self and others. B.A., University of Michigan (1994) M.S. and Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Northwestern University (1996, 1999) Post-Doctoral Fellow and Assistant Research Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara (2000-2004) Bailenson’s lab develops systems for virtual social interaction, exploring transformations in education, environmental conservation, empathy, and health. His work has been continuously funded by the National Science Foundation for over 25 years and has produced over 200 academic papers across communication, computer science, education, environmental science, law, linguistics, marketing, medicine, political science, and psychology . He has received numerous accolades including the Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching at Stanford (2007) and IEEE’s Virtual/Augmented Reality Technical Achievement Award (2020) . Bailenson co-authored the Amazon Best-seller Infinite Reality , cited by the U.S. Supreme Court, and authored Experience on Demand , reviewed by major global publications. Bailenson’s lab has created six Tribeca Film Festival VR documentaries and exhibited at venues from The Smithsonian to The Superbowl. He has served as Director of Graduate Studies in Communication for over a decade and currently teaches courses like Advanced Topics in Human Virtual Representation and Virtual People .

• Computational Epidemiology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Social Media Analytics
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Dr. Yulin Hswen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UCSF's School of Medicine, with a joint appointment in the Computational Precision Health Program at UC Berkeley. She holds a Doctorate in Social and Computational Epidemiology from Harvard University and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. Her research integrates AI, machine learning, and social media analytics to study how information dissemination impacts public health outcomes, with focus areas including digital epidemiology, health equity, and social engineering. Education includes: ScD in Social and Computational Epidemiology, Harvard University (2019) Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Computational Epidemiology, Harvard Medical School (2019) Visiting Assistant Professor in Behavioral Economics, Aix-Marseille School of Economics (2020) Her research investigates how narratives—both factual and misleading—spread through digital spaces, influence population-wide perceptions, and impact health decisions. Key methodologies include generative AI and natural language processing to analyze emotional undertones in communication, detect patterns in discourse, and evaluate AI's role in public health surveillance. She maintains particular focus on cognitive complacency in AI-driven decision-making and ethical implications for healthcare. Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on AI applications in medicine, including predictive modeling for neurodegenerative diseases, health equity frameworks, clinical trial optimization, and ethical AI deployment. Recent work explores large language models, multimodal hate speech detection, and cross-cultural health communication. Awards and honors include: JAMA Associate Editor for AI & Medicine (2023) Two Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 'Most Innovative Manuscript' awards (2022) President Macron's Make Our Planet Great Again Fellowship (2019) Harvard Kennedy Fellowship (2018) CIHR Doctoral Research Award (2015) Active research grants include NIH-funded projects on Alzheimer's early detection ($7M Syrmount Award), racial bias impacts on birth outcomes, and digital health solutions for COVID-19. She mentors faculty in research and career development through the UCSF Data Science Training Program (DaTABASE). Additional roles include Associate Editor at JAMA, editorial board positions at Nature Scientific Reports, and previous visiting professorship at Aix-Marseille School of Economics. She maintains active media engagement with features in NY Times, Washington Post, and JAMA network publications.

Elizabeth WoodView profile

Lecturer

• Clinical Informatics
• Data Management
• Translational Research
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Elizabeth Wood is a Lecturer at Weill Cornell Medicine's Graduate School of Medical Sciences, with over 25 years of experience in clinical and translational informatics. She created and developed WebCAMP, a national software platform for tracking resource utilization and researcher productivity at Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) sites, building on her work with General Clinical Research Centers (GCRCs). Her leadership in informatics resources at WCMC's Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) has driven key innovations, including the introduction of REDCap in 2006 as one of the first 10 sites in the consortium. Collaborating with institutional groups such as the Information Technologies and Services Department (ITS) and Physician's Organization Information Services (POIS), she co-developed SUPER REDCap to integrate Epic EMR data into REDCap databases. Currently, she is spearheading the creation of a CTSC app development service to address emerging research needs through innovative digital solutions. Creator of WebCAMP for CTSA resource tracking Early adopter of REDCap (2006) for clinical data management Lead SUPER REDCap development for EMR integration Active in CTSC app development initiatives

• Wood Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
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Joffrey Viguier is an Associate Professor at the Laboratory of Mechanical, Modelling and Production (LaBoMaP) within Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology. His work focuses on wood mechanics, structural grading, and advanced imaging techniques for timber quality assessment. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Primary Affiliation: LaBoMaP, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology Research Interests : Wood fiber orientation and 3D reconstruction Timber strength grading and defect analysis Finite element modeling of wood structures Heat treatment and durability of plywood Traceability systems via image processing Open science initiatives like TreeTrace and WoodSun Scientific Contributions include 15+ publications from 2015–2025 on topics spanning fiber orientation measurement, knot impact on mechanical properties, and optimization of laminated veneer lumber. His work integrates laser scanning, X-ray imaging, and finite element analysis for structural applications. Key Collaborations involve projects such as TreeTrace (Douglas fir traceability database) and WoodSun (3D wood structure visualization).

• Plant Eco-Physiology
• Community Ecology
• Ecosystem Ecology
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Professor Will Cornwell is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences. His research integrates plant eco-physiology, community ecology, and ecosystem ecology, with a focus on functional traits to understand climate change impacts on biodiversity. Education: PhD in Biological Sciences, Stanford University (2006) MPhil in Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge (2001) BSci in Natural Resources, Cornell University (2000) Research Interests: Cornwell investigates climate change effects on vegetation, plant trait evolution, carbon cycle dynamics, and human-influenced community assembly. He emphasizes quantitative approaches (e.g., R programming) and citizen science integration for biodiversity monitoring. Recent Work: Publications focus on fire ecology, decomposition processes, species distribution modeling, and computational tools for ecological data. Research demonstrates strong trends in trait-based ecology, disturbance responses, and large-scale biodiversity informatics. Student Advising: Actively seeks students passionate about ecology and quantitative methods for projects involving functional traits, climate change, and community dynamics.

Drossos StamboulakisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Private Law
• Commercial Arbitration
• Contract Law
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Drossos Stamboulakis is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Monash University , specializing in international private law with a focus on commercial dispute resolution, contract law, and private environmental regulation. He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, an LLB (1st Class) and BCom (Economics) from Monash, and a European Masters in Law and Economics from Rotterdam, Bologna, and Haifa Universities. Admitted to practice, with experience at King & Wood Mallesons, The Hague Conference on Private International Law, and the Commercial Court of Victoria Certifications from the Hague Academy of International Law and the International Academy for Arbitration Law Contributor to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 15: Life on Land) His recent research explores trends in commercial arbitration, private international law, and environmental governance, with a focus on ethical sourcing and biodiversity regulation. His publications include analyses of transnational judgment enforcement, hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms, and pedagogical innovations in legal education. Scientific Awards: Certification from the Hague Academy of International Law Certification from the International Academy for Arbitration Law He has contributed to editorial responsibilities for the Monash University Law Review and participated in external academic engagements, including submissions to government committees on emerging legal technologies like smart contracts.

Larry CrowderView profile

Professor

• Marine Conservation
• Fisheries Management
• Ocean Ecosystems
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Larry Crowder is the Edward Ricketts Provostial Professor of Marine Ecology and Conservation at Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, with affiliations at the Woods Institute for the Environment and Hopkins Marine Station. His academic roles include Professor of Biology (courtesy) and co-director of the Osa and Golfito Initiative in Costa Rica. Previously, he held the Stephen Toth Professorship at Duke University. Education: Prior roles at Duke University and academic leadership in marine biology. His research focuses on marine conservation, food web dynamics, fisheries management, and interdisciplinary approaches to ocean governance. Key projects include DYNAMAR (Costa Rica dynamic management), STRETCH (sea turtle thermal migration), and GLOBAL (bycatch assessment). Research interests span bycatch mitigation, marine spatial planning, climate impacts on marine ecosystems, and socio-ecological systems. He pioneered frameworks like EcoCast for real-time fisheries management and contributed to global initiatives like the Pelagic Species Trait Database. Scientific awards include AAAS Fellow status, Duke’s Scholar/Teacher award, and a National Geographic Explorer honor. His work bridges academia and policy, emphasizing community engagement and cross-sector collaboration. Grants and lab activities include leadership at NCEAS and Ocean Studies Board. His lab focuses on applied conservation science, with ongoing projects in Costa Rica, the Gulf of California, and global high-seas governance. Recent articles emphasize climate adaptation, dynamic ocean management, and equitable marine spatial planning.

• Paleobotany
• Plant Evolutionary Biology
• Cenozoic Flora
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Kathleen Pigg is a Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), with affiliations to the Center for Biology and Society. She specializes in paleobotany, studying fossil plants to understand evolutionary relationships and ancient ecosystems. Her research focuses on Cenozoic flora, particularly in western North America, analyzing fossilized fruits, seeds, flowers, and leaves to trace plant adaptation through geological times. Educations: Ph.D. Botany, The Ohio State University (1988) M.S. Botany, The Ohio University (1982) B.S. Botany, The Ohio University (1980) Shawnee State Community College (1975-1977) Her work investigates processes like hybridization in Eocene plants and climate change impacts on flora. She has led field studies in northeastern Washington, examining fossil plants from high-elevation Eocene environments. Pigg’s research group explores how past climate changes influenced plant evolution, offering insights into modern ecological challenges. Notable contributions include studies of the Republic flora (Washington), McAbee flora (British Columbia), and Paleocene floras in North Dakota. She has published extensively on fossil angiosperms, gymnosperms, and ferns, with over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Pigg also serves as Editor of the International Journal of Plant Sciences and has curated significant fossil plant collections at ASU. Grants & Collaborations: Secured NSF funding for digitization projects (e.g., Pteridological Collections Consortium) and studies on Paleocene plant fossils. Her work bridges academia and public outreach through the Stonerose Interpretive Center in Republic, Washington. Labs & Teams: Leads the ASU Fossil Plant Collections, part of the Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center (BioKIC), housing over three million records of pteridophytes. Collaborates internationally on projects like the Glossopteris reproductive organs and Cenozoic plant migration patterns.

Dan HammarlundView profile

Professor

• Natural Climate Fluctuations
• Paleoecology
• Quaternary Ecosystem Responses
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Professor Dan Hammarlund is affiliated with the Department of Geology at Lund University, where he holds academic roles as Principal Investigator for the MERGE and BECC projects. His research focuses on reconstructing natural climatic and environmental changes using geological archives such as lake sediments and peat deposits, with emphasis on stable isotope geochemistry and paleoecological methods. Key interests include atmospheric circulation dynamics, hydrological variations, and ecosystem interactions across Scandinavia, the Arctic, Mediterranean regions, and Tristan da Cunha. He leads projects including BECC AG (quantifying environmental impacts of climate change) and Old Wood in a New Light (dendrochronology database development). Collaborations span global research networks, with recent activities involving 531 researchers advocating for urgent climate policy reforms in Sweden. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and biodiversity conservation. Research outputs include over 90 publications, with recent studies addressing deglaciation histories, iron cycling in lakes, and Holocene climate dynamics. He actively supervises graduate students and contributes to undergraduate teaching. Current projects investigate the role of iron in organic carbon sequestration and volcanic sulfate deposition effects on lake ecosystems.

Anton HanssonView profile

Academic

• Dendrochronology
• Environmental Archaeology
• Baltic Sea Studies
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Anton Hansson is a Research Engineer at the Department of Geology, Lund University, specializing in dendrochronology and environmental archaeology. His work focuses on submerged landscapes in the Baltic Sea region, including the Haväng early Holocene site and the Gribshunden shipwreck . Key Projects: Old Wood in a New Light (2021–2025): Digitizing dendrochronological archives into the SEAD database Past Solar Storm : Analyzing 10Be and 36C isotopes to reconstruct solar activity over 12,000 years Gribshunden Shipwreck Analysis : Dating and provenance studies of the 1495 Danish royal flagship Research Themes include: Submerged Mesolithic landscapes in the Baltic Sea Dendrochronological dating of archaeological wood Reconstructing Holocene environmental changes Isotope analysis for solar activity history Collaborative digital infrastructure development Recent Activities include presentations at the Timber Construction in Scandinavia conference (2025) and contributions to the ClimBEco graduate research school on coastal environments and climate change.

• Forensic Science
• Firearms Examination
• Forensic Physics
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Dr. Aylin Yalçın Sarıbey is a Professor of Forensic Sciences at Üsküdar University in Istanbul, Turkey. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics from Ankara University (2008) and has served as an Associate Professor (2019) and Professor (2024) in the Department of Forensic Sciences. Her research focuses on forensic ballistics, firearms examination, crime scene investigation, and forensic physics. She has supervised 30+ graduate theses and authored/co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Affiliations: Üsküdar University, Forensic Sciences Department; Member of Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA); Board Member of Turkish Forensic Sciences Association. Educations: B.Sc. Engineering Physics, Ankara University, 1998 M.Sc. Engineering Physics, Ankara University, 2004 Ph.D. Engineering Physics, Ankara University, 2008 Research Interests: Forensic ballistics (firearm modifications, toolmark analysis), forensic chemistry (material restoration, solvent effects), crime scene reconstruction, and forensic anthropology. Her work emphasizes advanced techniques like hyperspectral imaging, FTIR spectroscopy, and digital forensics. Recent publications highlight advancements in bloodstain pattern analysis, automatic ballistics systems (BALİSTİKA), and the application of AI in forensic identification. She has received awards including the 2022 Best Oral Presentation at the 16th International Anatolian Forensic Congress. Grants/Projects: Ongoing research includes underwater crime scene analysis, soil variation studies using FTIR, and the effects of legal reforms on illegal firearm seizures. She leads international collaborations, including the UK-Romanian Turkey Twinning Project to enhance forensic crime scene investigation capacity. Labs/Teams: Directs the Forensic Physics Lab at Üsküdar University, focusing on ballistics, material analysis, and virtual reality training for crime scene investigation. Active in interdisciplinary teams studying forensic ethics and AI applications.

Caroline Wood NewhallView profile

Assistant Professor

• 19th-Century United States History
• North American Slavery and Captivity
• Warfare and the Civil War Era
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Caroline Wood Newhall is an Assistant Professor of History at Oberlin College, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences and dual departments of History and Law and Society . She joined Oberlin in 2023 as part of the new faculty cohort. Her research focuses on 19th-century U.S. history, particularly African American soldiers’ experiences as prisoners of war (POWs) in the Confederacy. Her current projects include a book manuscript and a digital database mapping POW genealogies and movements in the American South. She also contributes blog posts, book reviews, and public talks featured on C-SPAN and YouTube. Dr. Newhall holds a PhD and MA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in history from Trinity College, Hartford. Her office is located in Rice Hall 308, and she offers weekly office hours Tuesdays 1-3PM.

Wendy A. UntereinerView profile

Professor

• Fungal Systematics
• Mycology
• Phylogeny of Ascomycetes
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Dr. Wendy A. Untereiner is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Brandon University. She holds a PhD in Botany/Mycology from the University of Toronto and has held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships including the A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Duke University. Her research focuses on fungal systematics, particularly the ecology and phylogeny of ascomycetes like Herpotrichiellaceae, Onygenales, and Chaetomiaceae. She investigates topics such as fungal biodiversity in northern environments and keratin-degradation mechanisms. Dr. Untereiner has received numerous awards including the BU Senate Award for Excellence in Research (2013) and the Mycological Society of America’s C.J. Alexopoulos Prize (2006). She has secured funding through NSERC Discovery Grants, the Canada Research Chairs Program, and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Her lab collaborates internationally with institutions like the University of Toronto and the Czech Republic’s mycological researchers. Her teaching includes courses on Biodiversity, Medical Mycology, and Microbiology. She actively supervises graduate students and has mentored numerous MSc candidates and undergraduate researchers through NSERC programs. Awards: BU Senate Award, C.J. Alexopoulos Prize, Canada Research Chair Tier II Funding: NSERC grants (2003–2018), CFI/Manitoba Funds (2000, 2005, 2013) Lab Collaborators: James Scott (U Toronto), Martina Réblová (Czech Republic) Her research emphasizes fungal diversity in extreme environments and contributes to global fungal taxonomy databases through projects like the Tree of Life Web Project.

Ahmet Tezcan TekinView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data
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Dr. Ahmet Tezcan Tekin is an Adjunct Professor at Boğaziçi University in the Department of International Trade and at Bahçeşehir University, where he teaches courses such as 'Information Systems for Trade' and 'Big Data Management in Industry'. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Boğaziçi University. His academic background includes a Ph.D. and MSc from Istanbul Technical University in Management Engineering, and dual BSc degrees in Information Systems Engineering and Computer Science from ITU and SUNY Binghamton. Ph.D. in Management Engineering, 2021, Istanbul Technical University MSc in Management Engineering, 2017, Istanbul Technical University BSc in Information Systems Engineering, 2013, Istanbul Technical University BSc in Computer Science and Information Systems Engineering, 2013, SUNY Binghamton University His research interests lie at the intersection of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Fuzzy Logic, and Industry 4.0 . He applies these areas to real-world problems in digital advertising, customer lifetime value prediction, demand forecasting, gaming analytics, and industrial malfunction detection. His work emphasizes the integration of fuzzy systems with ensemble learning and predictive modeling. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying machine learning and fuzzy logic to business and industrial challenges, particularly in digital marketing, financial prediction, and smart manufacturing. The keywords span Computer Science, Operations Research, Data Science, and Industrial Engineering , with subfields including demand forecasting, fairness in AI, anomaly detection, and personalized recommendation systems. A clear trend emerges in using hybrid fuzzy-ML models for decision support in complex, real-world environments. Dr. Tekin has not received any publicly listed scientific awards based on the provided text. He has extensive professional experience in the data and gaming industries, serving as Co-founder and Head of Data at Soft Towel Games (2020–present), CTO and R&D Manager at Cerebro (2018–2020), and Head of Data and Database Administrator at Kontra (2013–2018). While he teaches and publishes actively, there is no mention of formal student advising or research grants in the provided material. He is involved in academic instruction and research but does not appear to lead a formal lab or research team based on the text. His work bridges academia and industry, particularly in the application of advanced analytics to business operations and digital services.

Raina M. MerchantView profile

Professor

• Digital Health
• Social Media and Health Communication
• Public Health
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Dr. Raina M. Merchant is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Vice President at Penn Medicine. She directs the Penn Medicine Center for Digital Health and co-directs the Penn National Clinician Scholars Program , with secondary appointments in the Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Division of Health Policy. Education: BA (Yale University), MD (University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine), MS (University of Pennsylvania in Health Policy Research). Her research focuses on leveraging digital media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Reddit) for health behavior analysis and communication, merging social media data with health records. Key applications include cardiovascular health , mental health , and public health , with a longitudinal database project on 'banking language' for health insights. Dr. Merchant has received continuous NIH funding since 2011, authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications in journals like NEJM and JAMA , and served on JAMA's editorial board. She was recognized by Aspen Health Innovators and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for her potential impact on healthcare innovation.