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Katrina Bartow Jacobsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Literacy Education
• Sociocultural Theory in Education
• Teacher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katrina Bartow Jacobs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leading at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education. Her work focuses on sociocultural perspectives of literacy, critical pedagogy, and early childhood education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and previously taught elementary education in California. Research Interests: Jacobs examines how literacy educators define their profession and classroom practices within urban contexts, particularly through sociocultural frameworks. She investigates children’s gender identity development through picture books and early career teachers’ adoption of critical literacy pedagogies. Her work bridges theory, practice, and policy in teacher preparation. Publications: Her recent scholarship includes studies on pre-service teachers’ emotional engagement with narratives (2022), gender representation in children’s literature (2020), and culturally relevant pedagogy in urban field experiences (2019). Notably, she received the Alan C. Purves Award in 2017 for her contributions to literacy research. Awards: Jacobs is the recipient of the 2017 Alan C. Purves Award, recognizing her impactful work in literacy education. Her research emphasizes equity and solidarity in literacy assessment and teacher preparation practices. Grants & Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, her CV indicates sustained engagement with educational equity initiatives. She mentors teacher candidates in critical literacy methodologies and urban education contexts. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Falk School on research partnerships enhancing teacher education through community engagement and critical inquiry.

Chuan Khooمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Interaction Design
• Physical Computing
• Tangible Embodied Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chuan Khoo is a Lecturer in the Department of Design at Monash University, specializing in interaction design, digital media, and physical computing. He holds a PhD from RMIT University and an MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. His work explores the dual edges of technology through projects like Touchstone (interactive public art) and Lumogram , which interrogate the relationship between humans and digital systems. Khoo’s research focuses on 'slow data'—design perspectives that critically engage with digital augmentation. He has exhibited internationally and developed tools like the mote mini , an IoT microcontroller for design students. His academic roles include teaching at RMIT and heading the Interaction Design program at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore. Key projects include When Echoes Find Light (2019), an interactive public bench installation, and Slow Data in the Age of Digital Things , his PhD work critiquing tech velocity. He co-designed the Alfred Health Universal Design Principles project (2024) and received a 2024 DIA Award shortlist for Lumogram . Khoo maintains Technologies for Interactivity , an open-source resource for physical computing, and collaborates globally on projects blending art, tech, and critical design.

Simon Mochrieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Single Molecule Biophysics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Simon Mochrie is a Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Yale University, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on experimental biophysics and condensed matter physics, with emphasis on chromatin dynamics, nuclear mechanics, and super-resolution microscopy. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (1985) and has pioneered techniques such as optical tweezers and STED microscopy to study biological systems like the ubiquitin-proteasome system in yeast. Current projects include single-molecule measurements on nucleosomes and developing novel imaging methods like LIVE-PAINT for live-cell super-resolution imaging. Educations: Ph.D., Physics, MIT (1985) Research interests center on understanding how chromatin organization influences nuclear mechanics, with studies on heterochromatin condensation, cohesin-driven loop extrusion, and chromatin-envelope interactions. His lab develops advanced microscopy techniques to visualize protein dynamics and subnuclear structures in real time. Recent work explores diffusive states of membrane proteins and the role of phase separation in heterochromatin mechanics. His articles demonstrate a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, combining biophysical experimentation with computational modeling to elucidate fundamental mechanisms in cell biology and soft matter physics. Notable themes include the interplay between chromatin structure and nuclear stiffness, loop extrusion dynamics, and quantitative analysis of intrachromosomal contacts. Teaching contributions include developing introductory physics courses tailored for life sciences students, emphasizing applications in biology and medicine. He actively participates in STEM education initiatives, including collaborative research networks for graduate students in physical biology. The Mochrie Lab also emphasizes instrumentation innovation, such as building fast-scanning STED microscopes and reversible peptide-based imaging systems.

Konstantinos Avramidisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Research through design
• Architectural design
• Architectural communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Konstantinos Avramidis is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture of the University of Cyprus , where he focuses on architectural design, urban cultural studies, and visual communication. He earned his PhD in Architectural Design from the University of Edinburgh as a fellow of the Edinburgh College of Art, following a Master's in Architecture and Spatial Design with distinction from the National Technical University of Athens and undergraduate training at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Current position: Assistant Professor, University of Cyprus Previous teaching: Drury University, University of Portsmouth Academic honors: Fellow of UK Higher Education Academy His research explores intersections between architectural design, graffiti/street art, and urban spatial practices. He has co-edited the book Graffiti and Street Art: Reading, Writing and Representing the City (Routledge, 2017) and founded the Drawing On research journal and Routledge Advances of Graffiti and Street Art Research series. His work analyzes urban inscriptions as critical spatial practices, examining how crises reshape architectural representation. Scientific distinctions include first prizes in the 'Kozani x4' and 'Thesprotia Chamber of Commerce' architectural competitions. His research has been presented at institutions like TU Delft, ICA, and University College London, with publications in journals such as City: Analysis of Urban Change and The Design Journal . He actively supervises student projects that have won multiple awards.

Svend Brinkmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychology
• Philosophy of Psychology
• Qualitative Research Methodology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Svend Brinkmann is a Professor of General Psychology and Qualitative Methods at Aalborg University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , where he has worked since 2009. His research and teaching focus on fundamental problems in psychology , philosophy of psychology , qualitative research methodology , and cultural analysis . Department of Communication and Psychology Center for Cultural Psychology Situated Psychology research group Academic Qualifications PhD in Psychology (2006) MSc in Psychology (2002) BA in Philosophy (1999) Research Themes include psychiatric diagnoses' societal implications , qualitative interviewing , and happiness studies , with methodological expertise in discourse analysis and cultural psychology . Scientific Awards : Søren Gyldendal-prisen (2020) Årets humanist (2018) Karin Michaëlis Pris (2017) Hadsten Højskoles Elevpris (2016) Gyldendals formidlingspris (2015) PhD Supervision includes 15 students since 2007, with active supervision in 2025 for Jonas Norgaard Mortensen and Sebastian Tobias-Renstrøm . His work spans trauma care , stress research , and diagnostic cultures .

Paulomi Bhattمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Midwifery
• Birth Equity
• Reproductive Justice
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Mimi (Paulomi) Bhatt, PhD, MPH, CNM, is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She is a certified nurse-midwife, researcher, educator, and theorist whose work centers on birth equity, reproductive justice, and the integration of midwifery care in public health systems. She actively provides clinical care within NYC Health + Hospitals and contributes to national and global maternal health policy. PhD in Nursing Theory, NYU Meyers College of Nursing MSN, Frontier Nursing University MPH in Global Health Leadership, NYU Global Institute of Public Health BSN, NYU Steinhardt School of Education BA in Comparative Literature and English Education, NYU College of Arts & Science Dr. Bhatt’s research is grounded in critical feminist theory and qualitative methodologies. Her work investigates how midwifery models can advance health equity, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized communities. She explores themes such as autonomy in childbirth, respectful maternity care, perinatal mental health, and systemic barriers faced by midwives of color. Her scholarship emphasizes anti-oppression frameworks and community-based participatory research. Her recent publications analyze experiential outcomes in maternity care, revealing that midwife-led care—especially in community settings—leads to higher autonomy, respect, and lower mistreatment. She has also published on the experiences of sexual and gender-diverse parents, cervical cancer screening in the Dominican Republic, and midwifery integration in India. Her work consistently highlights structural inequities and advocates for transformative change in maternal health systems. Scientific awards and honors include: NYU University-wide Dissertation Award – Allied Health & Social Services (2020) Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Award (multiple years) Johnson & Johnson Minority Faculty Nurse Scholar Award (multiple years) Herman Biggs Health Policy Fellow Women’s Leadership Initiative at NYU Dr. Bhatt mentors future nurse-midwives and contributes to policy through service on the NYC Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the International Confederation of Midwives’ Americas Regional Committee. She received postdoctoral training at the Birth Place Lab, University of British Columbia, and as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU. Her clinical and academic work is deeply informed by her identity as a first-generation immigrant and her mother’s legacy as a nurse-midwife in India. She is affiliated with the Birth Place Lab and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams focused on respectful maternity care, midwifery practice climate, and global maternal health capacity building.

Daniel Chicksandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Strategy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Chicksand is a faculty member in the Department of Management at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham , where he holds the rank of Professor of Operations and Supply Management . He also serves as the Director of the Distance Learning MBA programme. Daniel has held academic positions at Warwick Business School and Aston Business School prior to joining Birmingham in 2016 as a Reader, being promoted to full Professor in 2021. Education: PhD in Commerce, University of Birmingham (2009) MBA in Business Strategy & Procurement, University of Birmingham (2003) MSc in Industrial Logistics, University of Central England (1996) BSc in Industrial Information Technology (2:1 hons), University of Central England (1995) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic and Professional Practice, University of Warwick (2011–2013) Daniel’s research is centered on Operations and Supply Chain Management , with a strong theoretical foundation in Resource Dependency Theory (RDT) . His work explores power dynamics , value appropriation , and relationship management in buyer-supplier interactions across sectors such as food, construction, and sustainable supply chains. He has a growing interest in servitization and its impact on value creation. His methodological approach is primarily qualitative, using case-based research. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on power and negotiation in procurement , resilience and disruption in supply chains (including simulation modeling), and sustainability reporting . His research spans both private and public sectors and often involves international collaboration with institutions in the UK, Europe, and the US. Scientific Engagement and Awards: Visiting Lecturer at Audencia Nantes School of Management (France) Visiting Lecturer at Ecole des Ponts ParisTech and Solvay Business School (France/Belgium) Educator for Duke Corporate Education Collaborator with leading researchers from Aston, Cardiff, Cranfield, Loughborough, Linkoping, and Fox Business School Daniel supervises multiple doctoral students and is involved in pilot research projects funded by the British Academy and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply. He also leads two consultancy firms— DDC Solutions Ltd and Opsworks Ltd —delivering bespoke training and education programmes to corporate clients like UBS, KPMG, and Adams Foods. His prior experience as a business owner in African arts and crafts importation provides practical insights into supply chain and operations management, enriching his teaching and research. Laboratories and Research Teams: Member of the Aston Centre for Seritization Research and Practice (2015–present) Collaborative research network across UK, European, and US universities Lead on projects involving discrete-event simulation and gamification in SCM

Torsten Steinhoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Writing Didactics
• Vocabulary Didactics
• Digital Communication in Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Torsten Steinhoff is a Professor of Didactics of the German Language at the Department of Germanic Studies, University of Siegen, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research and teaching focus on theoretical, methodological, and empirical aspects of language acquisition and instruction from elementary to university levels. His primary research interests include: Writing didactics (Schreibdidaktik) Vocabulary didactics (Wortschatzdidaktik) Language-specific and disciplinary learning (Sprache im Fach) Digital communication and AI in education Development of complex learning arrangements (Lernarrangements) Steinhoff investigates how digital tools like ChatGPT can be integrated into writing instruction, promoting argumentative writing through structured learning tasks. His recent work (2023–2025) analyzes human-AI collaboration in writing, proposing models such as GPT as Ghost, Partner, or Tutor. He emphasizes a post-digital didactic approach, balancing traditional literacy with digital competencies. His publications reflect a strong trend in digital transformation of writing, multilingual education, and empirical interventions in secondary classrooms. He leads research projects funded by BMBF and MKW NRW, including the "AI Writing Arrangements" project tested in 8th-grade classes. Scientific contributions and collaborations: Co-editor of research handbooks on empirical writing didactics Collaborator with scholars like Nicole Marx, Katrin Lehnen, and Joachim Grabowski Active contributor to journals such as Didaktik Deutsch , BiSS-Journal , and Waxmann publications Hosts a research team at lernarrangements.de He advises on academic language development, text procedures, and vocabulary transfer across modalities and subjects. His lab develops open educational resources (OER) for digital writing and communication, contributing to platforms like Twillo.

• Printmaking
• Lithography
• Art Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Paweł Frąckiewicz is a Professor at the Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław (ASP Wrocław), serving as Chairperson of the Election Committee of the Faculty of Graphics and Media Art (2020-2024). He holds a position in the Department of Printmaking, specifically in the Studio of Lithography and Printmaking Promotion. His academic career includes teaching courses such as Printmaking and Fundamentals of Printmaking. Education: Graduated from the State Higher School of Visual Arts in Wrocław (now ASP Wrocław) in 1982. His artistic philosophy focuses on nature-inspired imagery, emphasizing individualized approaches to each creative situation. He avoids traditional synthesis/analysis methods, favoring variant-based processes that condense matter into 'boiling' states. Contours serve as sketches, with each work acting as a study for future pieces. Research Interests : Lithography techniques, printmaking innovation, contemporary art expression, material studies, and the intersection of nature and artistic form. Awards: Notable recognitions include the 2019/2020 Honorary Distinction in LITHO-Kielce, a 2005 Mayor of Pilsen Award, and a 1989-1990 U.S. State Department Scholarship at the Tamarind Institute. Exhibitions and Conferences: Active in international exhibitions (e.g., individual shows in Wrocław, Nuremberg, and collective shows in China, Korea, India, and Portugal) and conferences (e.g., Impact 5 in Tallinn, Tidaholm Lithographic Symposium).

Hayley Bermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Art Therapy
• Psychosocial Studies
• Psychoanalytic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hayley Berman is a Teaching Professor and Programme Leader for the MA in Art Therapy at the University of Hertfordshire's School of Creative Arts. She holds a PhD in Psychosocial Studies from the University of the West of England (2012). Her work integrates art psychotherapy with social entrepreneurship, focusing on psychosocial change, trauma recovery, and social justice. She founded Lefika La Phodiso, a nonprofit addressing mental health disparities in South Africa, training over 200 Community Art Counsellors. Her research explores embodied methodologies, including social dreaming matrices and group art psychotherapy. Her research interests span applied psychoanalytic frameworks, relational dynamics in art therapy, and materiality in artistic practice. Collaborative projects include work with governmental and NPO entities in South Africa and the UK. She has exhibited artwork in venues like the Johannesburg Art Gallery and published through Lefika Publications. Recent projects include partnerships on child health in Stevenage and medical humanities training for empathy in healthcare. Her work bridges clinical practice, community development, and educational innovation.

Chao Huمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Engineering Design under Uncertainty
• Battery Health Diagnostics and Prognostics
• Machine and Structural Health Monitoring
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chao Hu is the Collins Aerospace Professor in Engineering Innovation and Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on engineering design under uncertainty, battery health diagnostics, and structural health monitoring. He holds a B.E. from Tsinghua University (2007) and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland (2011), with prior roles at Medtronic and Iowa State University. Research interests emphasize physics-informed machine learning for prognostics, battery degradation modeling, and reliability-based design optimization. Key publications include work on digital twin models for lithium-ion batteries, federated learning for fleet-wide fault diagnosis, and probabilistic machine learning pipelines for real-time state estimation. He has received awards like the ASME Design Automation Young Investigator Award and highly cited paper recognitions. Dr. Hu serves as Senior Editor for Engineering Optimization and Review Editor for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization . His work spans academic leadership in journals and industrial collaborations. Current projects include battery aging datasets (UConn-ILCC and UConn-ISU-ILCC), design for remanufacturing frameworks, and high-rate structural health monitoring techniques.

• Climate Change
• Global Environmental Change
• Sustainability Transformations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karen O'Brien is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo, where she has been a full-time faculty member since 2005. She is internationally recognized for her work on the human and social dimensions of global environmental change, with a focus on climate change, adaptation, and transformative pathways to sustainability. She currently serves as co-chair of the IPBES transformative change assessment and has contributed to major scientific assessments including the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report. Her educational background includes a BA in International Relations from the College of William and Mary (1985), an MS in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990), and a PhD in Geography from Pennsylvania State University (1995). She completed a postdoc at the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation in 1996 and was a Senior Research Fellow at CICERO from 1997 to 2005. Karen O'Brien's research centers on integrative and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, emphasizing the role of beliefs, values, and worldviews in driving social and systems change. She is a leading proponent of quantum social science as a framework for understanding and scaling transformative change. Her recent scholarly output explores youth activism, climate education, and the philosophical underpinnings of transformation in the Anthropocene. Her publications reveal a strong thematic focus on transformation, adaptation, and the intersection of climate change with social theory. Articles consistently engage with interdisciplinary frameworks, action research, and innovative methodologies such as SenseMaker, reflecting her commitment to bridging science, policy, and societal action. BBVA Foundation's Frontiers of Knowledge Award for Climate Change (2021) Member of Academia Europaea (2022) University of Oslo Student Parliament's Teaching Award (2015) Burtoni Prize for Adaptation Research (2011) AAG Meridian Book Award (2008) Shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as part of the IPCC Karen O'Brien has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. She has led significant research projects such as the AdaptationCONNECTS project and co-founded cCHANGE, an organization dedicated to sustainability transformations. Her advisory roles include membership on the Science Committees of Future Earth and Our Common Future in a Changing Climate, as well as leadership in the transition to global sustainability research initiatives. She has no reported grants listed, but her involvement in large-scale international assessments implies substantial funding support. She is affiliated with key research platforms including the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo, where she has served on the Board, and the Research Center for Socially Inclusive Energy Transition (Include). Her work is deeply collaborative, involving networks such as IPBES, IPCC, and Future Earth, and she frequently publishes with interdisciplinary teams across Europe and North America.

• Autofiction
• Life Writing
• Cultural Memory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Hywel Dix is Professor in English at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication, where he teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including BA English, BA Communication and Media, MA Creative Writing, and supervises doctoral research in English, Creative Writing, and History. He plays a significant leadership role in academic quality assurance as a leading member of the Quality Assurance and Enhancement Group (QAEG), chairing programme reviews across all faculties. He is also the Faculty Lead for TeachBU, supporting staff in achieving Fellowship of AdvanceHE. PhD in English, University of Glamorgan, 2006 MA in Literatures of Conflict, University of York, 2003 BA (Hons) in English, University of Cambridge, 2001 Hywel Dix’s research centers on autofiction, life writing, cultural memory, and the intersection of literature with social and political change . He is a leading international scholar in autofiction, particularly through his edited collection Autofiction in English (2018) and monograph The Late-Career Novelist (2017), which applies Career Construction Theory to literary careers. His recent work explores cultural identity in post-Brexit Britain, as seen in Compatriots or Competitors? (2022) and Autofiction and Cultural Memory (2023). He also investigates the therapeutic potential of creative writing for mental wellbeing. His recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong focus on autofiction, cultural memory, national identity, and narrative theory , with increasing interdisciplinary reach into psychology, education, and political discourse. Articles and books examine Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish writing in the context of Brexit, trauma and colonial memory, and the role of narrative in personal and professional development. Raymond Williams Research Fellowship (University of Glamorgan, 2003) Grant from Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK), 2025 (on Salman Rushdie’s memoirs) Hywel Dix has supervised numerous PhD students and is actively involved in staff development through Action Learning sets and TeachBU. He has secured competitive research grants and leads public engagement projects such as Write Your Future Self and Telling (My) Stories , which explore narrative and wellbeing. His work bridges academic research, pedagogical innovation, and community outreach. He is affiliated with the Centre for Journalism, Culture and Community at Bournemouth University and is a member of professional associations including MeCCSA, the Association for Welsh Writing in English, and the American Comparative Literature Association. He regularly delivers invited lectures and keynotes internationally, including at Goldsmiths, University of London, Bard College Berlin, and UNICAMP, Brazil.

Karim Aliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Programming Languages
• Static Analysis
• Software Security
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Karim Ali is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), where he leads research in programming languages, static analysis, security, and compilers. He is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science within the College of Arts and Science. Prior to joining NYUAD, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta. His academic training includes a BSc from The American University in Cairo, and MMath and PhD degrees from the University of Waterloo, completed in 2014. BSc: The American University in Cairo MMath: University of Waterloo PhD: University of Waterloo (2014) His research focuses on making static analysis tools more practical by enhancing their scalability, precision, and usability. He investigates program analysis techniques applicable to real-world software, with applications in security, just-in-time compilation, and mobile app development. His work spans theoretical foundations and tool development, including the SWAN framework for Swift and contributions to secure cryptographic API usage through CogniCrypt. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in developer-centric static analysis, secure coding, energy efficiency in mobile apps, and compiler optimization. His work combines empirical studies with tool-building, emphasizing usability and integration into developer workflows. Scientific Awards: Dahl-Naygaard Junior Prize (2021) ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Paper Award Distinguished Artifact Award, ECOOP 2014 Karim Ali has mentored numerous students and collaborated extensively with researchers worldwide. His lab has contributed tools adopted by major static analysis frameworks like Soot, WALA, and DOOP. He has secured research recognition through awards and industrial impact, including helping Symantec fix a security vulnerability. He teaches core courses such as Computer Systems Organization and supervises capstone projects, guiding students in original research. His lab conducts research on programming languages and static analysis, with projects including SWAN for Swift analysis, usability studies of static analysis tools, and development of precise pointer analysis techniques. The team works on both academic research and practical tooling for developers.

Max Schleserمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immersive Media
• Cinematic VR
• Interactive Filmmaking
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Max Schleser is Associate Professor in Film and Television at Swinburne University of Technology, where he also conducts research with the Centre for Transformative Media Technologies (CTMT). He is an Adobe Creative Educator Innovator, Founder of the Mobile Innovation Network & Association (MINA), and Screening Director of the International Mobile Innovation Screening & Festival. His work spans academic, artistic, and community domains, with a focus on innovative screen practices. Max holds a PhD in Creative Arts from the University of Westminster, an MA in Art and Media Practice with Distinction, and a BA Hons. His research centers on immersive media, documentary film, and creative arts 4.0, particularly cinematic VR and interactive filmmaking. He investigates screen production, emerging media, and smartphone filmmaking as tools for community engagement, creative transformation, and transmedia storytelling. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating Generative AI into documentary and city film genres, exploring the 'AI eye' and computational non-fiction. He also investigates novel immersive production methods in VR, HyFlex pedagogies in film education, and collaborative mobile storytelling through workshops. His work consistently bridges creative practice with theoretical inquiry. Best Cinematography, International Cell Phone Cinema - Cannes (2025) Best Mobile Film, Nitiin International Film Festival (2024) Dean's Award for Teaching and Research, Swinburne University (2023) International Visiting Research Scholar, Auckland University of Technology (2024) Early Career Award - Research, Massey University (2012) Max leads multiple research grants focused on health storytelling, intergenerational connection, AI in screen industries, and sustainability education. He supervises creative projects and has conducted digital storytelling workshops for cultural institutes and government bodies worldwide. As founder of MINA and director of major festivals, he leads international networks in mobile media innovation. He also serves on the editorial board of the Media Practice and Education journal and has co-edited several key volumes on mobile media and storytelling.