جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stefanie Ullmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Corpus Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefanie Ullmann is a Researcher at the University of Cambridge's Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy . She holds a PhD in Linguistics from University of Marburg, Germany, where her thesis analyzed metaphorical framing of the 2011 Arab Spring revolutions in media/political discourse. Her research spans functional linguistics, critical theory, and digital ethics with particular focus on algorithmic bias, counterspeech strategies, and socio-political conflict discourse. Current affiliation: University of Cambridge, UK Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Marburg, Germany) Key research areas: Critical metaphor analysis, corpus linguistics, machine translation ethics, digital democracy Recent projects: Giving Voice to Digital Democracies (AI communication impacts) Her publications include: Discourses of the Arab Revolutions in Media and Politics (Routledge, 2022) - monograph on metaphorical framing Counterspeech: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Routledge, 2023) - co-edited volume on dangerous speech mitigation Contact: su272@cam.ac.uk

Lisa S. Villadsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetorical citizenship
• Public debate and dissent
• Official apologies
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Lisa S. Villadsen is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in rhetorical studies. She leads research on rhetorical citizenship, public debate, dissent, and official apologies, with a particular focus on political rhetoric and its societal implications. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in democratic discourse. Education: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Northwestern University, USA (2000). Dissertation: "The Rhetoric of Seduction" M.A. in Communication Studies, Northwestern University, USA (1995). Thesis: "Robert G. Ingersoll's Eulogy for Walt Whitman: Toward a Popular Aesthetic of Communication" B.A. in Rhetoric with Law, University of Copenhagen, Department of Philosophy, Education and Rhetoric (1993) Lisa S. Villadsen's research centers on how rhetorical practices shape and reflect societal norms, particularly in political contexts. Her theoretical framework of "rhetorical citizenship" examines how individuals engage in public discourse as citizens. She investigates the dynamics of political debate, dissent, and the evolving norms of public argumentation, including the importance of listening in democratic dialogue. Her work on official apologies explores how societies address historical wrongs through rhetorical means, with recent focus on Denmark's potential apology for colonial slavery in the Danish West Indies. Her scholarly contributions reveal consistent engagement with contemporary political discourse, from analyzing populist rhetoric to examining leadership communication during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Villadsen's work demonstrates how rhetorical analysis can illuminate power dynamics in public conversations and institutional responses to societal challenges. Professional Leadership: Member and Vice-Chair of the Board of the Danish Language Council (2021-2024) Editor-in-Chief of Rhetorica Scandinavica (2011-2014) Leader of the research group "Retorikforum" at the University of Copenhagen Organizer of international conferences including "Rhetorical Citizenship and Deliberative Democracy" (2008) Member of the Board of Directors of the Rhetoric Society of America (2012-2014) Villadsen has supervised numerous students on topics ranging from Danish political rhetoric to concepts like "WOKE" and parrhesia in contemporary practice. She has taught extensively at all levels, from undergraduate rhetorical criticism to PhD courses across Scandinavia and Belgium. Her leadership extends to organizational roles including department head, study program director, and coordinator of research initiatives focused on public debate. She directs the research network "Retorisk Medborgerskab: Perspektiver på deliberativt demokrati" (Rhetorical Citizenship: Perspectives on Deliberative Democracy), which has hosted seminars, guest lectures, and international conferences exploring the intersection of rhetoric and democratic participation.

• Machine Learning
• Computational Biology
• Medical Informatics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Günter Klambauer is a Professor at the Institute for Machine Learning , Johannes Kepler University Linz, and leads the LIT Artificial Intelligence Lab in Austria. His research bridges artificial intelligence with life sciences , focusing on deep learning applications in retinal imaging , drug discovery , and hydrological modeling . Affiliation: JKU Institute for Machine Learning & LIT Artificial Intelligence Lab Key Research Areas: Medical Imaging AI, Biological Sequence Modeling, Generative Models for Molecules, Time-Series Forecasting His recent publications highlight extended LSTM architectures (xLSTM) for biological sequence modeling, contrastive learning in retinal imaging, and in-context learning for low-data drug discovery. He has pioneered frameworks like TiRex for zero-shot forecasting and LaM-SLidE for spatial dynamical systems. Scientific Awards: Austrian Life Science Award (2012) Award of Excellence (2014) ELLIS Society Scholar (2020) Director, ELLIS Machine Learning for Molecules Discovery Program (2023) Professor Klambauer collaborates extensively on AI-driven biomedical projects , including retinal image analysis and antibody design, while advancing foundational neural network architectures for diverse domains from healthcare to climate modeling.

Alessandro Lameiras Koerichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Pattern Recognition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Lameiras Koerich is a Professor in the Department of Software Engineering and IT at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), part of the Université du Québec network in Montreal, Canada. He is affiliated with the LIVIA (Imaging, Vision and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory), where he conducts research in machine learning, computer vision, and pattern recognition. His work focuses on developing AI solutions for real-world applications in healthcare, security, and multimedia analysis. His research interests span multiple domains of artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on multimodal machine learning, affective computing, and trusted machine learning systems. Dr. Koerich's work explores how AI can interpret human emotions through facial expressions and audio analysis, develop robust models resistant to adversarial attacks, and create efficient learning systems that can adapt to changing data streams. His research bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in healthcare monitoring, security systems, and multimedia content analysis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on multimodal emotion recognition, with increasing emphasis on transformer architectures, knowledge distillation techniques, and addressing challenges in real-world settings (in-the-wild recognition). His work consistently combines computer vision with audio processing, demonstrating expertise in both visual and auditory modalities for affective computing applications. Recent trends show growing interest in large language models for audio classification and addressing challenges of concept drift in text stream mining. Dr. Koerich actively supervises numerous graduate students across various research projects, with a particular focus on multimodal expression recognition, music genre classification, and robust machine learning systems. His collaborations span multiple institutions and research groups, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work in artificial intelligence. He is a key member of the LIVIA laboratory, which has established ÉTS as a leading institution in computer vision research in Canada (ranked 6th according to CSRankings). The laboratory focuses on solving real-life problems through AI engineering, particularly in developing complex deep learning models with massive amounts of data that have incomplete annotations.

Sam Georgeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Global Migration
• Diaspora Mission
• Refugees
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam George serves as the Director of the Global Diaspora Institute at Wheaton College, where he is also a Scholar in Residence at the Billy Graham Center. Holding a PhD in Theology from Liverpool Hope University, he combines expertise in global migration with missiological insights to address diaspora communities. PhD – Theology, Liverpool Hope University (UK) MA – Practical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary MA – Business Management, Birla Institute of Technology and Science BS – Mechanical Engineering, Anna University (India) His research focuses on Diaspora Missiology , Refugee Theology , and World Christianity , examining how migration reshapes faith communities. He has pioneered frameworks for discipling diaspora populations and reimagining mission paradigms in the context of global mobility. Recent publications like Asians in Diaspora and Diasporas in Asia (2025) and Africans in Diaspora and Diasporas in Africa (2024) reveal trends in migration theology , climate-induced displacement , and intercultural ministry . His work emphasizes hospitality as theological action and justice as central to mission. As a catalyst for the Lausanne Movement , he connects diaspora leaders globally. While no scientific awards are listed, his influence spans theological education, refugee advocacy, and shaping missiological responses to forced migration through partnerships like the Global Diaspora Network and Edinburgh Companions to Global Christianity .

• Museum Education
• Museum Studies
• Early Childhood Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Despina Kalessopoulou serves as Assistant Professor of Museum Education in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Care at the University of West Attica. With over two decades of professional experience, she has held leadership roles at the National Archaeological Museum (Athens), Hellenic Children's Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art "Skironio Museum Polychronopoulos," where she specialized in educational programming and exhibition development for diverse audiences including children and vulnerable groups. Her academic credentials include: Archaeology and Art History studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Museology degree from the University of Leicester, UK PhD in psycho-pedagogical design of child-centered museum exhibitions from the University of Thessaly Dr. Kalessopoulou's research centers on museums' educational, social, and communicative functions, with particular emphasis on child-centered exhibition design, children's interaction with museum environments, critical pedagogy, and experiential learning. Her work consistently advocates for museums as transformative spaces that foster social responsibility and inclusive learning experiences for young audiences. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on contemporary museum challenges including social justice awareness in children's play, multilingual approaches to museum education, and strategic development of museums for major anniversaries. Her scholarship frequently examines the National Archaeological Museum as a case study for understanding evolving visitor experiences and institutional transformation. She actively contributes to academic discourse as a reviewer for international journals and member of scientific museum associations. Her institutional collaborations span the Interinstitutional Postgraduate Programme "Museum Studies" (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens/University of West Attica), Interdepartmental Postgraduate Programme "Pedagogy through Innovative Technologies & Biomedical Approaches" (University of West Attica), and the Training Institute of the National Centre for Public Administration. Dr. Kalessopoulou maintains significant professional engagement through frequent invitations as lecturer at multiple Greek universities (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Thessaly, University of Ioannina, University of the Aegean, Economic University of Athens, Athens University of Applied Sciences) and the Ionian University (2017-18 academic year). She currently serves on the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Children's Museum, continuing her lifelong commitment to advancing museum education for children.

Katja Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Celebrity Studies
• Women's Life Writing
• Persona and Identity Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katja Lee is a Lecturer in Media and Communication and Course Coordinator of the Master of Strategic Communication program at The University of Western Australia's School of Social Sciences. Her research examines self-representation through media across historical periods, with particular focus on women's public storytelling from early twentieth-century magazine articles to contemporary social media platforms. Education: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow: Simon Fraser University (2015-2017) PhD, McMaster University (2015) J'explore French Language Program, Université Laval (2011) MA, University of British Columbia (2003) BA (Honours), Simon Fraser University (2001) Her research centers on celebrity culture and women's life writing across media forms, investigating how technological and cultural conditions shape women's public self-representation. Current projects include examining life stories of women in Australia's mining and resources sector, while her past work established foundational analysis of celebrity autobiography through her monograph Limelight . Her scholarship bridges persona studies, life writing, and digital media theory with strong emphasis on gendered experiences. Lee's publication portfolio reveals consistent thematic focus on persona construction and autobiographical practices, with increasing attention to Australian contexts in recent years. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary methodology connecting historical analysis with contemporary digital culture, particularly examining how women navigate public representation across different media ecosystems. The research shows strong engagement with Canadian cultural history evolving toward Australian resource sector narratives. Scientific Awards: Shortlisted for the Gabrielle Roy Prize (2020) for Limelight Recipient of 2024 UWA Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Seven-year tenure as Managing Editor of Persona Studies Dr. Lee actively supervises PhD and higher degree research students in women's fame, life writing across media, and representation strategies in the mining sector. Her GenAI literacy framework development demonstrates commitment to innovative pedagogy, particularly in first-year curriculum design. While specific grant details aren't provided, her SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship indicates competitive research funding success. Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels with courses including COMM1001, COMM1002, COMM3004, and COMM5701. Though no formal lab structure is mentioned, Lee's research approach integrates creative methodologies and industry-aligned assessment design. Her current work on women in mining represents a significant pivot toward Australian resource sector narratives, building on her established expertise in life writing and persona studies while developing new collaborative frameworks with industry partners.

Ross Horneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Security protocols
• Privacy-preserving technologies
• Concurrency theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ross Horne is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. He is a member of the StrathCyber and Mathematically Structured Programming research groups. Education: PhD (University of Southampton, 2012), BA (Oxford University, 2005) Prior Appointments: Research Fellow at University of Luxembourg (2018-2023), Senior Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University (2015-2018), Associate Professor at Kazakh-British Technical University (2012-2015) Research Interests: Dr. Horne's work focuses on security and privacy protocols for digital systems, particularly addressing threats in payment technologies, ePassports, and decentralized identity management (e.g., Solid protocol). His theoretical contributions bridge concurrency theory, proof theory, and logic through applications to security verification and process calculi. Developed formal models for unlinkability in EMV payment protocols Created intuitionistic logical frameworks for process equivalence Explored graphical proof systems beyond formulaic representations Investigated legal-compliant AI for space systems (CubeSat anomaly detection) Scientific Contributions: He has published extensively in top venues including ACM CCS, IEEE CSF, LICS, and CONCUR. His 2017 CONCUR best paper introduced intuitionistic characterizations of bisimilarity. Principal Investigator for EU COST Action on Distributed Knowledge Graphs Co-developed privacy models adopted in Luxembourg parliamentary responses Advising: Currently accepting PhD students with strong mathematical and computer science skills for research in security/privacy of emerging systems. Former student Semen Yurkov completed a thesis on privacy-preserving smart card payments. Interdisciplinary Work: Collaborates with space lawyers through the Interdisciplinary Master Program in Space Resources. Projects include AI for CubeSat reliability and legal-compliant software certification frameworks.

Anne-Marie Morrisseyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Childhood Education
• Play-based Learning
• Outdoor Learning Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne-Marie Morrissey is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Deakin University, Australia, with a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Melbourne (2007). Her dual background as an academic researcher and former early childhood practitioner informs her evidence-based approach to pedagogy and policy. Doctor of Philosophy, University of Melbourne, 2007 Her research centers on play-based learning as a catalyst for 21st-century skill development, emphasizing how intentional teacher-child interactions during play enhance problem-solving, creativity, and cognitive growth. She investigates the critical role of outdoor environments in fostering wellbeing, sociodramatic play, and physical activity, while also examining teacher agency within educational reforms and gifted education frameworks. Her work consistently bridges theory with practical classroom applications. Analysis of her recent publications (2017-2025) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) The transformative impact of naturalized outdoor playspaces on child development, particularly post-pandemic redesigns; (2) Teacher empowerment through mentoring, advocacy, and intentional pedagogy in play-based settings; and (3) Critical examinations of environmental risks and policy implications in early childhood contexts. These threads converge on optimizing learning ecosystems through child-centered, nature-integrated approaches. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Dr. Morrissey has secured competitive research funding from the International Baccalaureate Organisation, the Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies, and Fleming's Nursery. Her grants specifically target play-based program efficacy and outdoor playspace innovation. While formal student advisement records aren't disclosed, her work with preservice teachers through enhanced kindergarten placements and mentoring initiatives demonstrates significant educational leadership.

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Danyal Farsani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Teacher Education , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in mathematics education through the lens of embodied cognition and cultural responsiveness . His work bridges teacher training , gesture-based learning , and cross-linguistic analysis in educational contexts. Key Research Themes: Embodied mathematical concepts, cognitive load in arithmetic, cultural/ethnomathematical practices, and multimodal communication in classrooms. Recent Collaborations: Focus on global North-South educational dynamics, robotics integration in teacher training, and metaphorical processing in language learning. Methodological Focus: Empirical studies using mental arithmetic tasks, gesture analysis, and cross-cultural curriculum evaluations. Publication Trends (2022–2025): Analysis of 15 recent articles reveals recurring emphasis on embodied cognition , mathematical metaphors , visual attention mechanisms , and culturally adaptive teaching tools like the Ethiopian Gebeta game. Subfields span gesture studies , cross-linguistic pedagogy , and innovative teacher education frameworks . No scientific awards or student advisories are explicitly mentioned in the provided data.

Benjamin Frantaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Litigation
• Environmental Law
• Climate Change Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Franta is an Associate Professor of Climate Litigation at the University of Oxford, where he serves as a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Climate Litigation Lab at the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme within the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment. His multidisciplinary work bridges legal studies, climate science, and policy implementation. His research focuses on climate litigation as a mechanism to drive climate action globally. Franta's work spans legal frameworks for corporate climate accountability, international environmental law, and policy implementation strategies for net zero transitions. His research has appeared in 10 languages and been cited in the U.S. Congressional Record. Franta's publications in high-impact venues like Nature Climate Change demonstrate his significant contribution to climate policy discourse. His work analyzes how legal mechanisms can accelerate climate action and create binding frameworks for net zero commitments. As Head of the Climate Litigation Lab, Franta leads a multidisciplinary research initiative designed to inform, supercharge, and accelerate climate change litigation globally. The lab serves as a nexus for legal scholars, climate scientists, and policy experts working to develop effective climate litigation strategies.

Karen Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Mind
• Grounding Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Bennett is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, on sabbatical during the 2024-2025 academic year. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and a B.A. from Oberlin College, and has held academic positions at Cornell University (11 years), Princeton University (Assistant Professor), and the Australian National University (postdoc). Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy (University of Michigan), B.A. in Philosophy (Oberlin College) Her research focuses on contemporary metaphysics and philosophy of mind, particularly issues related to grounding, fundamentality, and the metaphysical structure of reality. She has written extensively on topics like emergence, causal powers, and the determination-first approach to plexology, challenging dominant views in the field. Recent publications address central metaphysical debates, including the role of causal powers in metaphysical emergence, the nature of grounding, and the relationship between kinds and social groups. Her work engages with philosophers like Jessica Wilson and David Lewis, often defending deflationary or alternative frameworks against robust realism. She has taught at major institutions and held visiting positions, including at New York University as a Visiting Associate Professor. Karen Bennett is currently working on new papers about precommitment strategies, laws as partial grounds, and the metaphysics of kinds and groups, with drafts expected soon. Her personal life includes residing in Princeton with her husband, poet/critic David Orr, and their child, as well as sharing her home with an old grey cat after the recent loss of Snoop, their previous pet. She also humorously notes her own grey hair and the need for an updated photo.

Chloé Froissartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Study of citizenship
• State-society relations and evolution of the Chinese regime
• Collective actions, legal mobilizations, civil society
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chloé Froissart serves as a Professor at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (Inalco) within the Department of Chinese Studies, concurrently holding the position of Head of Axis II. Her institutional affiliation centers on advanced research and teaching in Chinese political and social dynamics. Her scholarly focus spans critical dimensions of contemporary Chinese governance and society, including citizenship frameworks, state-society interactions, regime evolution, collective action mobilization, civil society development, political representation mechanisms, and environmental/workplace intersections. Her historical analysis extends to political ideation trajectories in China, with concentrated regional emphasis on mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan across 20th-21st century contexts. She delivers specialized instruction in Contemporary History of China and Hong Kong, Power Structures and Societal Dynamics in Greater China, Socio-Political Actors and Institutions in Modern China, and Politics-Society Interrelations in Contemporary China. As Head of Axis II, she directs a defined research domain within Chinese Studies, though specific laboratory or team structures remain undocumented in available materials.

Collin F. Lynchمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intelligent Tutoring Systems
• Adaptive Educational Technologies
• Argument Mining
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Collin F. Lynch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, specializing in intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive educational technologies. His research addresses complex domains like scientific writing, law, and software development through AI integration. Education Ph.D. in Intelligent Systems (2014), University of Pittsburgh M.S. in Intelligent Systems (2011), University of Pittsburgh B.A. in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (2000), Hampshire College Research Focus Lynch's work combines artificial intelligence, learning science, and human-computer interaction. Key areas include: Argument mining and natural language processing Real-time classroom support for writing-to-learn Student modeling and hint generation Embodied cognitive agents in collaborative learning Social network impacts on education Grant Leadership Validating Automated Measures of Student Writing (2021-2026, $634,620, IES) RET Site: Socially Relevant Computing (2021-2025, $598,913, NSF) IGE: Learning the Entire Pipeline (2021-2024, $332,184, NSF) FLECKS: Collaborative CS Learning (2017-2023, $1,399,088, NSF) Integrated Teaching Platforms (2018-2022, $597,529, NSF) Evaluation for Actionable Change (2016-2021, $799,837, NSF) His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration and address challenges in blended learning environments, data-driven educational interventions, and socially relevant computing.

• Psycholinguistics
• Language Production
• Individual Differences in Language
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Zeshu Shao is a Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Aberdeen, specializing in psycholinguistics with primary interest in individual differences in language psychology. Affiliated with the School of Psychology since 2018, Shao serves as MSc Programme Coordinator, Education Committee Member, School Disability Officer, and International Study Centre link tutor. Education: BSc in Applied Psychology at Nankai University (2004, China) MSc in Psychology at University of Nottingham (2006, UK) PhD at Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (2013, Netherlands) Post-doctoral research fellow at Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (2013-2017) Shao's research centers on cognitive, linguistic, and social factors affecting first and second language communication. Key areas include language production mechanisms, individual differences in lexical access, naming paradigms, and the role of executive control in speech. Current work examines orthographic influences on spoken word production, contextual effects in question answering, and social network impacts on language processing. The research employs experimental paradigms like blocked cyclic naming, picture-word interference, and Stroop tasks with EEG analysis. Publication trends show consistent focus on psycholinguistic mechanisms since 2011, with increasing emphasis on individual differences and neural correlates. Recent work (2020-2023) explores orthographic processing, contextual priming, and frequency effects in noun phrase production, demonstrating methodological evolution toward neurocognitive approaches. Scientific Awards: Shao provides academic leadership as MSc Programme Coordinator and serves on the Education Committee. While specific grants aren't detailed in available materials, research spans multiple international collaborations including Max Planck Institute, University of Nottingham, and Dutch institutions. The work supports Aberdeen's research vision in cognitive psychology and language sciences. Laboratory work appears centered in the School of Psychology's research facilities, with emphasis on experimental psycholinguistics and cognitive testing environments. Current projects continue investigating language production mechanisms and individual variability factors.