Daniel Livingstone is a researcher at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) specializing in the application of games and 3D technologies to enhance learning and public engagement. His work spans medical visualization, heritage interpretation, and broader educational technology domains. Current PGR supervisee: Shaojie Ni (AR & Gamification in Museums) Email: D.Livingstone@gsa.ac.uk Research Themes : Serious games, virtual reality, 3D anatomical modeling, disease education, digital heritage preservation, and AI-driven simulations. Highlights include AR tools for rheumatology engagement, VR applications in diabetes management, and digital reconstructions of historical surgical instruments. Article Trends : Focus on merging immersive technologies with healthcare education, heritage storytelling, and interdisciplinary applications of game engines. Recurring keywords: Augmented Reality , 3D Visualization , Medical Education , Public Health , Virtual Environments .
Dr. Erik Linstead is an Associate Professor and Senior Associate Dean at Chapman University, affiliated with the Fowler School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy, and George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. His expertise spans Machine Learning, GPU Programming, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Assistive Technologies, Predictive Analytics, and Virtual Reality. Education: Bachelor of Science, Chapman University Master of Science, Stanford University Ph.D., University of California, Irvine Dr. Linstead's research integrates machine learning with diverse domains, including autism treatment, environmental monitoring, and software engineering. His recent publications focus on coral reef health, land surface temperature trends, and embedded machine learning systems. His scholarly work includes collaborations in remote sensing, medical informatics, and neurodiversity support. Articles highlight his interdisciplinary approach, applying AI to ecological challenges (e.g., Red Sea coral reefs, Nile Basin droughts) and human-centered technologies (e.g., VR therapy for autism, medication adherence analysis).
Sergiu Nisioi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bucharest, with expertise in computational linguistics, machine translation, and text simplification. He bridges cognitive science with NLP through eye-tracking and EEG research, while also exploring sound art and digital autonomy via initiatives like HYPHA.ro. Current projects include PN-IV-P2-2.1-TE-2023-2007 (text complexity/readability), Legal Document Processing , and Europarl Dialectal Corpora Research spans computational psycholinguistics , LSTM-based translation models , and algorithmic composition for sound art His work integrates interdisciplinary methodologies, combining EEG signal processing for architecture data with the University of Architecture, and DSP for ecological projects at chlorophylla.live.
Kostas Triantis is an Associate Professor of Biodiversity of Ecosystems at the Department of Ecology and Taxonomy, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds a PhD from the University of Crete and has held post-doctoral positions at institutions including Oxford University and the University of Azores. His research focuses on island biogeography, macroecology, conservation biology, and the biogeography of Aegean invertebrates. He has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Bayreuth and held roles in Greece’s Ministry of Environment. Triantis is a leading expert in land snail biodiversity and has contributed to over 70 peer-reviewed articles. Awards include Marie Curie Fellowship and editorial roles in journals like Journal of Biogeography . His work addresses species-area relationships, island ecosystems, and conservation strategies for endangered species. Current projects include understanding biodiversity patterns in the Aegean under the Anthropocene and global avian extinction dynamics. Education: PhD and MSc in Biology, University of Crete Post-doctoral fellowships at Oxford, Azores, and Patras Research Interests: Island biogeography, conservation biology, macroecology, ecological modeling, Aegean biodiversity His articles explore topics like ant biodiversity on Aegean islands, global avian functional diversity loss, and extinction debt on oceanic islands. Triantis collaborates internationally on projects such as the European Red List of terrestrial molluscs and biodiversity databases like MEDIS. He actively contributes to conservation policy through IUCN Red Listing assessments for over 200 Greek land snail species. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator: 'Understanding the Anthropocene: the case of the Aegean Islands' (Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation, 2020–2023) Co-PI: 'Biodiversity on Oceanic Islands' (Portugal’s FCT, 2012–2015) Triantis leads the University of Athens’ Ecology and Taxonomy Department’s research on island ecosystems, emphasizing the interplay between ecological theory and conservation practice. His lab focuses on integrating spatial data and evolutionary dynamics to address biodiversity challenges.
Dr. Bart Jaski is a Researcher at the Utrecht University Library , specializing in Special Collections and Research Data Support . His work bridges Medieval History , Celtic Studies , and Digital Humanities , with a focus on digitized heritage and manuscript analysis. He has contributed to projects like Annotating History: Managing Digitized Heritage Interactively and The Miracle of St. Martin - The Happy City (2022), which celebrated Utrecht’s 900th anniversary through medieval music and historical exhibitions. His recent publications, including co-edited works on A.G. van Hamel and Adriaan Reland, highlight intersections of Celtic scholarship , oriental studies , and digitization . While no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, he has secured grants from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) for collaborative projects involving Brill Publishers , Museum Huis Doorn , and other heritage institutions. Bart Jaski teaches Medieval Palaeography and serves on the editorial board of the journal Kelten: Proceedings of the AG van Hamel Foundation for Celtic Studies . His research emphasizes historical annotation tools , manuscript fragment recovery , and Celtic cultural narratives , reflecting a dedication to both academic scholarship and public engagement with medieval heritage.
Ding Fan is an Assistant Professor and Master's Supervisor at the School of Art and Media , Tongji University . Holding a PhD in Engineering (Architecture), he serves as Deputy Director of Academic Development Department and leads the "Urban-Rural Communication and Development Strategy" research team. His work bridges architecture with communication studies through interdisciplinary urban research. Education : Tongji University (B.Arch 2011, M.Arch 2014, PhD 2019), with visiting studies at Polytechnic Institute of Madrid (2012-2013) and Columbia University (2017-2018) Research Interests : Urban-rural communication systems, Media-space interactions, Urban cultural studies, Waterfront regeneration theory, Crossmedia urban analysis, City branding strategies His publications focus on urban transformation through media-theoretical frameworks, with 50+ works in journals like Residential Science & Technology and Urban Planning . Notable monographs include Water-City Symbiosis and Globalization and Localization . He received multiple awards including National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Incentive Plan. As academic service, he reviews for national science funds and serves on editorial boards of Urban and Rural Communication and Global Contemporary Media Theory . His recent 2024 curriculum on "Media, City and Crossdisciplinary Communication" earned national first-class course recognition. Current projects examine media-architectural intersections in urban regeneration processes.
Dr Peter Long is a researcher at the University of Oxford specializing in satellite remote sensing and environmental modeling to study biodiversity, ecosystem services, and land cover dynamics. His work focuses on algorithm development for processing satellite data, high-performance computing, and GIS/RS software applications. Key projects: Biodiversity monitoring in Madagascar, Marine LEFT/LEFT tools, NaturEtrade, and Community-Based Conservation evaluation Technical expertise: Databases, R programming, web-based environmental tools, stakeholder engagement Research trends indicate interdisciplinary applications of remote sensing in conservation biology, agroforestry, and climate resilience. His publications span ecological modeling, historical land-use impacts, and wetland bird conservation. He has not been documented receiving scientific awards or mentoring students. No information is available about laboratory affiliations or team memberships.
Sebastiano Vascon is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics (DAIS), and affiliated with the European Center for Living Technology. He earned his PhD in 2016 from the Italian Institute of Technology and University of Genoa, focusing on evolutionary game theory in pattern analysis and computer vision. His postdoctoral work spanned institutions like the Technical University of Munich and ETH Zurich, where he specialized in Active Learning and multi-object tracking. His research merges AI with interdisciplinary challenges, including climate change, environmental science, and cultural heritage preservation. Key areas include graph neural networks, computer vision, and game-theoretic models. He leads projects like RePAIR (AI for cultural heritage reassembly) and EasyWalk (AI-driven mobility solutions), and contributes to initiatives like MEMEX (digital storytelling). Teaching spans courses in Deep Learning, Machine Learning for Environmental Applications, and AI in Cultural Management. Research projects include: RePAIR: AI-driven 3D puzzle solving for artifact reconstruction EasyWalk: Socially-aware navigation systems MEMEX: AI for inclusive digital storytelling Climate modeling with IceBoost framework Publications highlight innovations in trajectory forecasting, environmental risk assessment, and graph-based methods. He actively reviews for top conferences (CVPR, ECCV) and journals.
Birgit Öhlinger is a Research Associate and Co-Excavation Director of the Monte Iato Project at the Leopold Franzens University of Innsbruck . Her work focuses on the archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean, particularly social transformation processes in cultural contact zones and identity formation through material culture, with a regional emphasis on Sicily. Education: Doctoral studies in Classical and Provincial Roman Archaeology (2010–2014), University of Innsbruck Master’s in Ancient History and Classical Studies (2005–2009), University of Innsbruck Master’s in Classical and Provincial Roman Archaeology (2002–2008), University of Innsbruck Research Interests: Öhlinger specializes in the archaeology of cultural contact zones, ritual and religious practices, and ceramic studies in the Archaic Mediterranean. Her methodological expertise includes digital excavation documentation, experimental archaeology, and material culture analysis, particularly focusing on Monte Iato in Western Sicily. Recent Publications: Her work examines technological choices in local ceramic production, neutron activation analysis applications in Mediterranean archaeology, and ritual consumption practices. She has contributed to debates on cultural hybridity, social identity, and the role of sanctuaries in elite formation. Awards: Anniversary Prize of Böhlau Verlag Vienna (2015) Prize of the Principality of Liechtenstein (2015) Merit Scholarship (2003–2007), University of Innsbruck Doctoral Scholarship (2013–2014), University of Innsbruck Professional Activities: Öhlinger leads projects like "Monte Iato Pots - Experimental Study on Organic Residue Analysis" and "Crime Scene Monte Iato around 500 BC: Microbiological Forensics" . She organizes international conferences and contributes to public outreach through media appearances and exhibitions.
Professor Alan Penn is a leading academic at University College London's The Bartlett School of Architecture , where he holds the title of Professor in Architectural and Urban Computing. He previously served as Dean of the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment from 2009 to 2019 and has been instrumental in establishing Space Syntax Ltd , a UCL knowledge transfer spin-out company. His affiliations include membership in the Space Syntax Laboratory, board membership of UCL Consultants Ltd, and trustee status at Shakespeare North Trust. Education: BSc (1978), Dip Arch (1980), MSc (1983) - all from University College London Alan Penn’s research investigates how spatial design influences social and economic behaviors through innovative space syntax methodologies . Key areas include: Agent-based simulations of human behavior Spatio-temporal representations of built environments Urban spatial network analysis Urban sustainability across multiple dimensions Cognitive markers in architectural design Historical urban growth modeling His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on computational urbanism, evolutionary city patterns, and behavioral architecture. Research trends show interdisciplinary approaches combining architectural theory with: Machine learning applications Network science analysis Behavioral psychology insights Historical GIS techniques Complex systems modeling Public health considerations Scientific recognition includes: HEFCE Business Fellowship (2001-2005) KTP SE Region Award (2010) Multiple UCL Enterprise awards ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award (2008) As Principal Investigator he leads the £5m EPSRC-funded Urban Dynamics Lab , demonstrating sustained research excellence. His work extends to public engagement through: Shakespeare North Trust educational theatre development Media appearances (New Scientist, Slashdot) Public policy contributions
Daniele Fusi is a Lecturer at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, with a focus on Digital Humanities and Computational Philology. He teaches courses on XML databases and digital/public humanities, bridging classical studies with modern technology. University: Ca' Foscari University of Venice Department: Department of Humanities His research spans digital edition frameworks, metrical analysis, and XML markup for classical texts. Recent works explore AI applications in textual dynamics and forensic linguistic tools for legal corpora, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches between humanities and computer science. Notable projects include: EpiSearch for ancient inscriptions Chiron framework for metrical analysis AttiChiari digital corpus He actively publishes in journals like Journal of Data Mining and Digital Humanities and Rivista di Cultura Classica e Medioevale , with over 20 years of contributions to digital philology, epigraphic databases, and computational linguistics.
Robin J. S. Sloan is a Professor of Game Design and Culture at Abertay University, based in the Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business within the Department of Games and Arts. He is a Research Leader for the Faculty and leads the Art and Design research portfolio for the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Sloan also plays a key role in the Abertay Game Lab, a practice-research collective focused on games innovation. Education: PhD in Computer Animation (Emotional Avatars), Abertay University, 2011 PGCE in Higher Education Teaching, 2010 BA (Hons) in Computer Arts, 2005 His research lies at the intersection of game design, digital art, and cultural studies, with a focus on practice-based research exploring media archaeology, technological nostalgia, and the aesthetics of retro gaming. He investigates imbalance, frustration, and the use of retro elements to critique contemporary politics and culture. His work extends to game accessibility, inclusive design, and game production studies. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in critical game design, feminist pedagogy, international collaboration (particularly UK-China), and the cultural and psychological dimensions of gaming. His work combines theoretical rigor with creative practice, evident in both academic outputs and digital artifacts. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Member, AHRC Peer Review College Member, UKRI Talent Peer Review College Sloan has supervised nine postgraduate research students to completion and is currently accepting PhD proposals in game design, game art, fan cultures, and computer arts. He has secured over £5.97 million in research funding from bodies including AHRC, EU Commission, Wellcome Trust, and British Academy. His leadership in projects such as InGAME and Living Histories of Sugar underscores his impact on both academic and industry-facing research. He is actively involved in public engagement through lectures, exhibitions, and outreach events, and contributes to the academic community as an editorial board member for the Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds and as an external examiner for multiple institutions.
Bruce Sterling is a Professor of New Media and Science Fiction at The European Graduate School (EGS), where he has taught intensive summer seminars since 2003. He also served as "visionary in residence" at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles starting in 2005. Sterling is internationally recognized as a science fiction writer, net critic, and cyberspace theorist, with significant influence in the cyberpunk movement. Sterling graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1976. His academic journey was followed by a prolific writing career that began with the publication of Involution Ocean in 1977. Sterling's research interests span the intersection of technology, culture, and narrative. He is particularly known for his work on cyberpunk literature, new media theory, and futurism. His concept of "design fiction" has influenced how designers and technologists think about future scenarios. Sterling's Viridian Design Movement promoted environmental awareness through design, while his Dead Media Project documented obsolete communication technologies. His writings consistently explore how technological change reshapes human experience, society, and our understanding of the future. Sterling's recent publications reveal a continued focus on the cultural implications of emerging technologies. His articles examine topics ranging from wearable computing and hyperlocal media to sustainable design and energy transitions. A recurring theme is the relationship between technological progress and environmental sustainability. Sterling frequently employs speculative approaches, using science fiction techniques to explore possible futures and challenge current assumptions about technology's trajectory. Sterling's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Campbell Award (1989) for Islands in the Net Hugo Award (1997) for Bicycle Repairman Hugo Award (1999) for Taklamakan Hayakawa Award (1999) for Taklamakan Clarke Award (2000) for Distraction Sterling has been instrumental in shaping digital culture discourse through his teaching, writing, and activism. As a co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, he has advocated for digital rights and freedoms. His work bridges academic theory, creative practice, and public engagement, making complex technological issues accessible to diverse audiences. Sterling founded both the Dead Media Project, an archive of obsolete media technologies, and the Viridian Design Movement, an environmental aesthetic initiative. These projects reflect his unique approach to understanding technology through both historical and future-oriented perspectives. His work often explores the lifecycle of technologies, from emergence to obsolescence, and considers how design choices today shape possible futures.
Age Chapman is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southampton. She leads research in data provenance, decentralized systems, and ethical AI through projects like ESPRESSO focused on secure personal data search. Her work bridges computer science with healthcare, heritage preservation, and social justice applications. Research interests include: privacy-preserving data architectures, algorithmic fairness in healthcare, and provenance tracking for AI systems. She directs PhD research across these domains and collaborates with the Alan Turing Institute and healthcare organizations. Publications demonstrate strong focus on decentralized data management (80% of recent papers) with growing emphasis on AI ethics. Awards include the SIGMOD Test of Time Award for seminal provenance research. Current grants support work on sovereign data ecosystems and healthcare AI fairness. She leads the Digital Health and Biomedical Engineering research group and collaborates internationally through the Alan Turing Institute and European partnerships. Manages labs exploring data trust architectures and healthcare AI systems.
Seamus Ross is a Professor at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, where he served as Dean from 2009 to 2015 and currently directs the Bachelor of Information Program. He is also a Senior Fellow at Massey College and a Fellow at St Michael’s College. Previously, he was Professor of Humanities Informatics and Founding Director of HATII at the University of Glasgow (1997–2009), where he is now Professor Emeritus. He has held visiting roles at institutions such as IMIS-Athena Research Centre and has been active in numerous international research initiatives. His educational background includes a DPhil from the University of Oxford, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from Vassar College. Seamus Ross’s research centers on digital preservation, curation, digital humanities, and cultural heritage informatics. His work explores semantic extraction, genre classification, emulation, digital archaeology, and knowledge representation. He has contributed significantly to the development of digital curation frameworks and post-custodial models for archives and libraries. His recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with FAIR principles, open access, and the ethical dimensions of digital cultural heritage. The trends in his scholarly output highlight a strong focus on the intersection of technology and cultural memory, with an emphasis on practical frameworks for long-term access, digital stewardship, and interdisciplinary collaboration in digital humanities. Elected Corresponding Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (2016) He has supervised multiple graduate students, including Cassandra D’Amico-Mazza and Hassan Asif, and has led numerous funded research projects, such as BlogForever, PLANETS, SHAMAN, and DL.ORG, supported by the European Commission, JISC, EPSRC, and others. He has also developed academic programs including the MSc in eDiscovery and Computer Forensics and the MA in Arts and Media Informatics. Ross has been actively involved in leadership and service, chairing committees such as the BI Admissions and Curriculum Committees, and serving on the Scientific Committee for international symposia and editorial boards including IFLA Journal , KULA , and Studies in Digital Heritage . He has organized key events like the Semantic Digital Archives workshops and the ALISE/ASIST accreditation panel, shaping discourse in LIS education and digital curation.
