جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tim Wappenhansمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Political Behavior
• Right-Wing Radical Parties
• Democratic Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Wappenhans is a Research Fellow and doctoral candidate at the Department of Comparative Political Behavior, Institute for Social Sciences, Humboldt University. His work bridges experimental research on political behavior with data science applications in electoral analysis and redistricting. Education: Ph.D. candidate (DYNAMICS Research Training Group, 2021–present), M.A. in Social Sciences (Humboldt University, 2020), B.A. in Cultural History and Theory (Humboldt University, 2014) Affiliations: DYNAMICS Research Training Group, Humboldt Governance Lab Research focuses on radical right party dynamics, democratic resilience, and methodological innovations in electoral data analysis. He employs field experiments, conjoint studies, and large-scale ballot data mining to explore voter behavior and institutional accountability. Key publications analyze: Ticket splitting patterns in nationalized elections Racial polarization in congressional districts Gerrymandering's impact on electoral competition Privacy risks in transparent election results Scientific contributions include developing open-source tools for MRP analysis, redistricting simulations, and co-authoring datasets on U.S. elections.

Florian Irgmaierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• sociology of knowledge and technology
• feasibility and responsibility
• techniques of behavior change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Florian Irgmaier serves as a Research Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society, currently affiliated with the “Technology, Power and Domination” research group since September 2023. His career at the institute spans multiple roles including Visiting Researcher (2023) and prior Research Fellow positions in “Quantification and Social Regulation” (2017-2022), alongside earlier work at the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society. His academic foundation includes a Master’s in Social Sciences from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2013-2018) and a Bachelor’s in Political and Administrative Sciences and Sociology from the University of Potsdam (2009-2013), establishing interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of technology and social systems. Irgmaier’s research critically examines the sociology of knowledge and technology, with emphasis on feasibility/responsibility frameworks, behavior change techniques (particularly “nudging”), and automation’s impact on organizational action. His work consistently interrogates how digital technologies reshape societal power structures, regulatory paradigms, and human agency through empirical and theoretical lenses. Analysis of his 2017-2022 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring algorithmic governance (notably Uber case studies), ethical implications of AI-generated media, and behavioral economics in public policy. These works demonstrate methodological diversity across journal articles, book chapters, and policy reports, united by critical interrogation of digitalization’s societal consequences without technological determinism. As an active member of the “Technology, Power and Domination” research group, Irgmaier contributes to interdisciplinary investigations into digital power dynamics, organizational transformation, and regulatory innovation within contemporary networked societies.

Abhishek Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Abhishek Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington, where he leads the Washington Embodied Intelligence and Robotics Development (WEIRD) Lab. His research focuses on developing algorithms that enable robotic systems to learn complex tasks in unstructured environments like offices and homes. Dr. Gupta completed his Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Robotics at Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) at UC Berkeley, advised by Professors Sergey Levine and Pieter Abbeel. Prior to his faculty position, he was a post-doctoral scholar at MIT, collaborating with Russ Tedrake and Pulkit Agarwal. He also earned his bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley. His research interests span computer vision, machine learning, and robotics with particular focus on deep reinforcement learning algorithms that can learn in real-world environments with and around humans. His recent work explores deployment time reinforcement learning, foundation models from off-domain data, fast real-world adaptation, human-in-the-loop interaction, and real-to-sim-to-real policy learning methods. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on practical robotic applications, especially in dexterous manipulation, assistive robotics, and embodied intelligence. Dr. Gupta has received several prestigious recognitions including a Best Paper award at LLARLA workshop at ICML 2018, a RSS 2023 Best Systems Paper Finalist, and multiple spotlight/oral presentations at top conferences including NeurIPS, ICLR, and CoRL. As a principal investigator, Dr. Gupta leads the WEIRD Lab which focuses on developing embodied intelligence for robotics. He actively collaborates with major institutions including MIT, UC Berkeley, and industry partners. His research is funded by grants supporting fundamental advances in robotics and AI, with applications ranging from assistive technologies to industrial automation. Dr. Gupta is currently recruiting highly motivated Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers to join his lab.

• Civil Procedure
• Consumer Law
• Class Actions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Giacomo Pailli serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Palermo, specializing in civil procedure and consumer law. His academic activities are centered at Via Maqueda 172 with regular office hours held Wednesdays 10:00-12:00 via TEAMS or in-person. Research focuses on evolving civil litigation frameworks across three interconnected domains: technological integration in judicial systems (evidentiary digitalization, AI-assisted dispute resolution), transnational consumer protection mechanisms (cross-border redress, EU regulatory harmonization), and constitutional dimensions of collective redress. His work critically examines the tension between traditional Italian legal culture and global class action paradigms , particularly regarding mass tort litigation and arbitration. Publication analysis reveals consistent engagement with procedural innovation since 2012, shifting from foundational studies on Cappelletti's constitutional legacy toward urgent digital-age challenges in evidence management and global deterrence systems. Key trends include the declining US hegemony in transnational dispute resolution and emerging European models for collective redress . Professional engagement includes active participation in national legal discourse through specialized conferences and scholarly reviews, though no formal awards or major grants are documented in available sources. Teaching responsibilities encompass jurisprudence instruction with structured student consultation protocols, utilizing both physical and virtual office hour formats to accommodate graduate legal education demands.

• Digital Anthropology
• Material Culture
• Socio-Cultural Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hannah Knox is an Honorary Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology at University College London's Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences. She joined UCL in 2014 as a Lecturer in Digital Anthropology and Material Culture, having previously worked at the ESRC Centre for Research on Socio-Cultural Change at the University of Manchester and Manchester Business School. Her research spans digital anthropology, infrastructure studies, climate change, and energy futures. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Manchester (2003) focused on new media start-up firms and economic development organizations, examining cultural imaginaries associated with ICTs. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the Institute of Education, London. Professor Knox's research interests focus on the intersection of digital technologies with social and cultural practices, particularly in the context of infrastructure, climate change, and energy transitions. Her work explores how digital technologies frame ideas about economy, exchange, and work in contemporary society, with particular attention to how communities engage with energy futures and climate action through data practices and material interventions. Her extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on the social life of digital technologies, with recent work emphasizing energy futures, climate action, and infrastructure. Her articles demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach that bridges anthropology with environmental studies, data science, and energy policy, highlighting the political and social dimensions of technological systems. As co-editor of the influential 'Digital Anthropology' textbook (2nd Edition, 2021), Professor Knox has helped shape the field's theoretical and methodological frameworks, contributing significantly to anthropological understandings of digital culture and its global implications.

Shaked Spierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Transformations
• Information Ethics
• Political Aspects of Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shaked Spier is a Ph.D. candidate in Ethics and Technology at the Department of Philosophy, University of Twente , and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy, The New School . They are also affiliated with the 4TU.Centre for Ethics and Technology . Their research focuses on the ethical and political aspects of digital technologies and AI , particularly in the platform and sharing economy . They investigate how social media influences collective action , social movements, and democratic models like platform cooperatives . Key areas include disclosive computer ethics , critical theory , and interdisciplinary analysis of digital labor, information politics, and platform governance . Their publications since 2011 cover topics such as the political significance of digital platforms , resistance to platform capitalism , and the methodological contributions to ethics of technology . Notable works include analyses of Airbnb , platform cooperatives , and the role of algorithms in collective action . Spier is part of interdisciplinary research initiatives , including the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy , which explores finance, entrepreneurship, governance , and policy analysis in the context of cooperative digital systems .

• Climate Activism
• German Action on Climate Change
• Antisemitism on Social Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabine von Mering is a Professor of German and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University , where she chairs the Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature and serves as Director of the Center for German and European Studies. She is also affiliated with the Environmental Studies Program at Brandeis and the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies at Harvard University.

• Accessibility
• Deaf Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Abraham Glasser serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accessible Human-Centered Computing within Gallaudet University's School of Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health. His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses such as AHC-604 Applied Information Accessibility, AHC-691 Thesis Accessibility Project Planning, and specialized topics in accessibility standards and data visualization, reflecting his commitment to advancing accessible technology education. Professor Glasser's research centers on dismantling digital barriers for deaf and hard of hearing communities through innovative human-computer interaction solutions. His work pioneers sign language interfaces for personal assistants, investigates captioning system optimization, and explores AI-driven accessibility enhancements. Methodologically, he combines empirical user studies with technical development to create genuinely inclusive technologies that address real-world communication challenges faced by deaf users in digital environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward integrating artificial intelligence with accessibility needs, particularly through large language models for caption customization and robust sign language recognition systems. His research consistently prioritizes deaf user perspectives in technology design, with increasing focus on ethical AI implementation and workplace accessibility solutions as evidenced by his 2025 publications on employment barriers and AI action planning. Professor Glasser actively mentors graduate students, currently advising five master's candidates in accessibility-focused research. His professional service includes leadership roles as Chair for the ASSETS 2023 Student Research Competition and Associate Chair for ACM CHI 2024, demonstrating significant contributions to the accessibility research community. He has secured internal funding through Gallaudet's Faculty Development Committee grant to advance his accessibility initiatives.

James Muldoonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Political Economy of Technology
• Digital Democracy
• Gig Economy and Platform Labor
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr James Muldoon is a Reader (Research) in Management and Marketing at the Essex Business School , University of Essex. His research bridges political theory, digital labor, and critical AI ethics, focusing on the intersections of democracy, platform economies, and socialist thought. He is actively involved in supervising PhD research, including Dougie Booth's work on the political economy of the energy transition.

• Collective Behavior
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Cooperation Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammad Salahshour is a Research Fellow at the Department of Collective Behavior, Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Konstanz, Germany. His work focuses on understanding collective behavior, evolutionary game theory, and ecological dynamics across biological and robotic systems. Research interests include the mechanisms behind swarm intelligence, predator-prey interactions, cooperation dynamics in heterogeneous populations, and the interplay between ecological resources and evolutionary processes. He explores these themes through agent-based modeling, game theory frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches. Recent work highlights contributions to understanding how noise impacts cooperation, the evolution of moral norms, and the adaptability of robot swarms in dynamic environments. His studies often bridge ecological observations with theoretical models to uncover universal principles governing collective systems. Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Collective Behavior, collaborating on projects involving animal behavior, robotics, and computational ecology.

Jessica Feldmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• New Media Art
• Algorithmic Studies/AI
• Democracy Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Feldman is an Assistant Professor in the Communication, Media and Culture department at the American University of Paris. She holds a PhD in Media, Culture, and Communication from NYU (2017) and an MFA in Intermedia Art from Bard (2007). Her research focuses on the intersection of democratic values and digital technology design, particularly in social movements and decentralized communication systems. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University's Digital Civil Society Lab. Education: PhD in Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University, 2017 MFA in Intermedia Art, Bard College, 2007 MA in Experimental Music, Wesleyan University, 2005 BA in Music, Columbia University, 2001 Research Interests: Feldman explores how democratic values are inscribed into digital tools through ethnographic studies of movements like Nuit Debout and Occupy. Her current book project, Radical Protocols , examines decentralized communication technologies' potential for democratic practice. Key themes include surveillance studies, AI ethics, and the socio-technical dimensions of sound and listening. Awards: Cité international des arts Grant (2020-21) Ford Foundation Critical Digital Infrastructure Research Grant (2019) NSF CRISSP-INSPIRE Fellowship (2014-17) Teaching: Teaches courses on digital advocacy, global communications, media aesthetics, and AI ethics. Recent courses include DIGITAL TOOLKIT: COMMUNICATION DESIGN PRACTICUM and GLOBAL ADVOCACY . Labs/Teams: Active in the Civic Media Lab at AUP and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on projects like Coding Caring and Radical Protocols .

William Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William Cunningham is a Professor at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the Department of Computer Science. His research integrates artificial intelligence with multi-level approaches from neuroscience, psychology, sociology, and cultural anthropology to study social cognition and group dynamics. The Social Cognitive Science and SocialAI lab focuses on computational models of cooperation, competition, and social judgment, leveraging deep neural networks and multi-agent systems. Cunningham’s work addresses how societies navigate collective challenges through emergent behaviors and algorithmic frameworks like Sorrel and Concordia. Research interests include generative AI ethics, stereotype persistence, and the interplay between computational models and human social structures. He explores how technology and social systems co-evolve, examining topics like polarization, punishment psychology, and cultural influences on cognition. Recent projects use reinforcement learning to simulate generational social norms and analyze mental health in the context of autistic trait camouflage. Cunningham’s interdisciplinary approach bridges machine learning, neuroscience, and social science to address pressing questions about human behavior and societal progress. His work on societal and technological progress emphasizes adaptive systems through frameworks akin to 'patchwork quilts,' highlighting incremental innovation and cultural integration. Public health studies during the pandemic demonstrated how national identity influences policy support, reflecting broader interests in crisis-driven social coordination and computational epidemiology.

Kristine Bærøeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Translational Ethics
• Health Equity
• Social Inequality in Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristine Bærøe is Professor at the Centre for Medical Ethics, University of Oslo. Research focuses on translational ethics addressing public health challenges including social inequality, priority setting, and ethical implications of AI in healthcare. Holds leadership roles: Leader of medical ethics teaching Member of Norwegian Ethics Committees for Clinical Trials on Medicinal Products and Medical Devices Research areas span: Social inequality in health and governing determinants Priority setting and accountability in healthcare Ethics of AI and medical algorithms Climate change impacts on health ethics Teaches medical/health ethics and research ethics courses. Extensive publication record examines fairness in resource allocation, trustworthy AI implementation, and pandemic ethics frameworks. Leads projects on equitable health governance and ethical AI implementation in clinical settings. Research informs policy development through national ethics committees.

Eddy Bauwمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Private Law
• Liability Law
• Legal Proceedings
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Eddy Bauw is a Professor of Private Law and Legal Proceedings at Utrecht University’s Department of Law, serving as its Head since 2024. He leads research at the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law and the Montaigne Centre for the Rule of Law and Administration of Justice (2016–2024). His expertise spans liability law, judicial organization, and environmental law, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. A deputy judge at The Hague Court of Appeal since 2013, he previously held roles like Director of the Judicial Council’s Strategy Division (until 2015) and professorships at the University of Amsterdam (2009–2018). His research explores how liability law and judicial practices contribute to societal needs, with projects addressing crisis impact on courts, algorithmic decision-making in law, and proximity justice systems. Education: PhD (cum laude) in Private Law from the University of Amsterdam (1994), focusing on soil contamination liability. Career highlights include legislative roles at the Dutch Ministry of Justice (1993–2002) and early academic work at Amsterdam’s Centre for Environmental Law. Research projects include investigating the Netherlands Commercial Court’s potential, judicial responses to the pandemic’s impact on vulnerable litigants, and comparative studies on liability frameworks for corporate environmental harm. His ancillary activities include advisory roles for Dutch courts and government bodies.

Henk Aartsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Habit Formation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henk Aarts is a full Professor of Psychology at Utrecht University, leading the Social cognition and goal-directed behavior department within the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences. He holds a PhD from Nijmegen University and has held academic roles at Eindhoven University of Technology and Leiden University before joining Utrecht in 2006. Affiliations: Member of GOALLAB, AI Labs, Applied Data Science, Institutions for Open Societies (IOS), and Human-centered Artificial Intelligence initiatives. Research focuses on goals and motivation, habit formation, autonomy, and human-agent interactions. Key areas include social cognition, goal pursuit mechanisms, and the psychological basis of self-agency. Publications span topics like ideomotor effects, Pavlovian-to-instrumental transfer, and pandemic behavior. Notable collaborations include the European Network Agency processing program and advisory roles with the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice. Supervised PhD students include Mike Keesman, Merel Prikken, Kevin Qin, and Dan Sunday. Active in editorial roles for journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Social Cognition . Labs and teams: GOALLAB (Goal-Directed Action and Autonomy Lab), coordinating interdisciplinary projects on autonomy in technology and social transitions.