جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sylvain Wagnonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Education
• Alternative Pedagogies
• History of School Practices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sylvain Wagnon is a Professor of Educational Sciences at the Faculty of Education, University of Montpellier, where he serves as head of the Cedrhe (Center for the History of Education UM) and is a member of the Lirdef research unit. Holding both agrégation and a doctorate in history, his academic work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary educational challenges. His research focuses on the history of alternative and libertarian education pedagogies, the evolution of school practices and tools, and the current challenges facing non-traditional educational approaches. Wagnon examines how historical educational practices inform contemporary debates, particularly regarding material culture in schools, children's rights in public spaces, and the relationship between urban environments and educational experiences. Wagnon's recent publications reveal a consistent thematic thread exploring how physical objects and spaces shape educational experiences. His work on school bags as cultural artifacts, anarchist educational figures like Spirus Gay, and the 'no kids' movement demonstrates his commitment to understanding education through historical and material lenses. His research consistently connects historical educational practices to contemporary policy debates, particularly regarding children's autonomy and rights in public spaces. His scholarly contributions address critical questions about how educational spaces can be reimagined to better serve children's developmental needs while respecting their rights as citizens. Through examining historical precedents, Wagnon provides valuable perspective on current debates about outdoor education, school gardens, urban design for children, and alternative pedagogical approaches. Wagnon actively contributes to public discourse through publications in platforms like The Conversation, where he translates academic research into accessible commentary on pressing educational issues. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical implications for educators, policymakers, and parents seeking to create more child-friendly educational environments.

Tyson Govan Phillipsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Autonomous Systems
• Robotics
• Mining Automation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tyson Phillips serves as Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching and Learning at The University of Queensland's School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. He is an active Affiliate of the Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies research group, focusing on translating robotics innovations into practical mining applications. His academic leadership includes curriculum development for engineering programs and direct industry engagement with major mining equipment manufacturers. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Queensland in 2016, with thesis research centered on LiDAR-based perception systems for autonomous excavators. His doctoral work established foundational methods for object pose verification in mining contexts. Phillips' research specializes in robotics perception for extreme mining environments, developing LiDAR-centric solutions for autonomous equipment operation amid dust, fog, and unstructured terrain. Key contributions include evidential reasoning frameworks for uncertainty management, real-time pose estimation algorithms, and sensor fusion techniques for excavators and bulldozers. His work bridges theoretical computer vision with industrial deployment, targeting operational safety and efficiency in mineral extraction. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on mining robotics since 2012, with recent works (2021-2024) emphasizing minimal-sensor configurations, probabilistic terrain mapping, and vibration-assisted gripper technology. His 14 scholarly outputs demonstrate evolution from sensor evaluation (2012-2015) toward integrated autonomy systems (2018-2024), predominantly in Journal of Field Robotics and Sensors . He actively supervises graduate researchers as Principal Advisor for a PhD on multimodal perception mapping and Associate Advisor for two PhD projects involving spreader systems and physics-informed neural networks. Completed supervision includes a 2024 PhD on bulldozer terrain mapping and a 2021 Master's on shovel/hopper interaction strategies. Research funding spans 14 projects from 2012-2026, including current Australian Coal Association Research Program support (2025-2026) and major Caterpillar Inc. collaborations for ERS self-protection and articulated truck automation. Phillips operates within The University of Queensland's Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies group, which develops field-deployable autonomy solutions for mining partners. This team conducts real-world testing of perception systems using Caterpillar and FMG operational sites as validation environments.

• Agricultural Engineering
• Robotics
• Computer Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ard Nieuwenhuizen is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research in the Agro Field Technology Innovations department. His expertise spans Agricultural Engineering , Robotics , and Machine Learning , focusing on AI-driven solutions for crop management and harvesting automation. Agro Field Technology Innovations, Wageningen University & Research Research Interests Robotics and intelligent systems for agricultural operations Digital twin technology and precision agriculture Computer vision for weed and crop detection Human-robot collaboration in farming Machine learning for agricultural automation Publication Trends : His recent work emphasizes agricultural robotics , digital twins , and AI-driven crop monitoring , with applications in apple/pear harvesting, soybean weed detection, and spray optimization. Articles highlight collaborations with European institutions and contributions to journals like Smart Agricultural Technology . Projects : He leads initiatives such as Smart Autonomy for Precision Agriculture (SMP25029) and Redesigning future food production systems through AI and robotics (KB-53-000-010), focusing on integrating robotics and data science into sustainable farming practices.

Ming Jinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Trustworthy AI
• Cyber-physical systems
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ming Jin is an Assistant Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and a B.Eng. from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on trustworthy AI, CPS security, and energy systems, with affiliations to the Power and Energy Center and Autonomy and Robotics @ VT. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (UC Berkeley, 2017), B.Eng. (Honors) in Electronic and Computer Engineering (HKUST, 2012). Postdoc in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at UC Berkeley. Research interests include safe reinforcement learning, foundation models, cybersecurity, and power systems. Awards include the Siebel Scholarship (2018) and first place in the 2021 CityLearn Challenge. Active in conference organization (e.g., ICML, AAAI) and tutorial development on topics like Safe RL and CPS security. Grants include NSF support for embodied optimization (2025), Amazon-VT Initiative (2023), and Commonwealth Cyber Initiative projects. Involved in labs focused on AI, robotics, and energy systems. Publications span AI safety, RL frameworks, and CPS resilience, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2015.

• Educational Psychology
• Positive Psychology
• Student Wellbeing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Geetanjali Basarkod is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education within the Faculty of Education and Arts at Australian Catholic University. Her research spans educational psychology, positive psychology, and student wellbeing, with a focus on understanding how academic self-concept, social-emotional skills, and intercultural factors influence educational outcomes. Her research interests primarily center on academic self-concept formation, particularly through the lens of the Big-Fish-Little-Pond Effect and related psychological comparison processes. She investigates how students' perceptions of their academic abilities are shaped by their educational environments and social contexts. Her work also explores social-emotional skills, mindfulness, and intercultural education as factors influencing student wellbeing and academic success. She frequently employs cross-national analyses using large datasets like PISA to examine these phenomena across diverse educational systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on how contextual factors shape academic self-perception and wellbeing. Her work demonstrates consistent application of self-determination theory and social comparison frameworks across multiple educational contexts. She has made significant contributions to understanding how school composition affects individual outcomes, how gender equality interacts with wellbeing, and how social-emotional skills translate to academic and life success. While no specific awards are mentioned in the available materials, her extensive publication record in top-tier journals across educational psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology demonstrates significant scholarly impact. Her work appears in journals such as Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Educational Psychology Review, and Learning and Instruction. Dr. Basarkod collaborates extensively with a research network including Herbert Marsh, Philip Parker, Theresa Dicke, and Jiesi Guo, among others. Her research often involves large-scale, cross-national datasets and sophisticated statistical approaches to address complex questions in educational psychology. Her Six Ways to Well-Being (6W-WeB) framework represents a significant contribution to wellbeing measurement and theory.

Jonas Bakkenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Norwegian Didactics
• Rhetoric
• Children's Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonas Bakken is a Professor of Norwegian Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education and School Research, University of Oslo. His work bridges rhetoric, children's literature, and sustainable development education through innovative didactic approaches. As academic director of the Associate Professorship Program, he shapes teacher education and curriculum design. Research Interests: Norwegian language arts, rhetoric integration in education, ecocriticism, multicultural narratives, and bilingual pedagogy. Projects: Evaluation of bilingual education (ETOS), Linking Instruction and Student Experiences (LISE), Scandinavian Narratives of Guilt and Privilege (Scanguilt), Minority Literary Voices in Scandinavia. Publications span textbook analysis, rhetorical strategies in Sámi literature, CLIL education equity, and oral creativity pedagogy. His recent works focus on task culture conflicts and curriculum renewal in Norwegian language arts.

Elizabeth A. Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Communication
• Health Communication
• High Reliability Organizations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications. Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health Recent work includes: Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024) Emotional sustainability in human services (2022) Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018) Virtual team communication dynamics (2011) She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.

Hakki Erhan Sevilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Autonomous Navigation
• Fault Detection and Isolation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hakki Erhan Sevil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Intelligent Systems and Robotics at the University of West Florida, within the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and has extensive research experience in robotics, intelligent systems, and autonomous control. His work spans theoretical and applied domains, focusing on resilient and intelligent robotic systems. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology Dr. Sevil's research interests lie at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and control systems. He specializes in autonomous navigation, fault detection and isolation (FDI), multi-agent coordination, computer vision, and bio-inspired computational methods. His work emphasizes real-world implementation in unmanned and self-sustained systems, particularly in challenging environments. His recent publications and projects highlight a strong trend toward intelligent, resilient, and distributed robotic systems. Themes include entropy-based behavior modeling for UAV swarms, assistive robotics for household tasks, post-disaster damage assessment using aerial vision, and advanced guidance for GPS-denied navigation. These reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining machine learning, control theory, and robotics engineering. 2024 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, UWF 2024 Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award, UWF DURIP Grant ($478,000) from ONR (with IHMC) USDA Grant ($728,000) with New Mexico State University US Air Force SBIR/STTR Grant ($110,000) with Catalano Aerospace AFWERX Funding for Distributed Behavior Research Dr. Sevil actively mentors Ph.D. and M.S. students and leads the Sevil Research Group, which has secured multiple internal and external grants from NSF, NASA, ARL, ONR, and USDA. He has served as PI and Co-PI on funded projects and advises student teams that have won national awards. His lab, the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Lab, is highlighted in university communications and national challenges. The group collaborates with IHMC, NMSU, and industry partners, fostering innovation in autonomous systems. The Sevil Research Group operates within the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Lab at UWF, conducting cutting-edge research in autonomous navigation, swarm intelligence, and resilient robotics. The lab collaborates with the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), New Mexico State University, and private aerospace firms. It supports student-led projects, participates in national robotics challenges, and maintains active GitHub repositories for open research dissemination.

Arlen C. Mollerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motivation Science
• Intrinsic Motivation
• Behavioral Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Arlen C. Moller is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology since 2013. He leads the Motivation Science and Digital Health Lab , supervising students across multiple degree programs including Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) and Game Design. Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology (2007) - University of Rochester B.A. in Psychology (2000) - Cornell University His research focuses on digital health interventions that promote physical and mental wellness through motivation science and self-determination theory , particularly examining how digital technologies like wearable monitors, video games, and extended reality can be designed to support intrinsic motivation and behavioral change . This work spans multiple domains including occupational health , human-computer interaction , and game design . Current research trends include: Developing digital tools that balance competition mechanics with psychological needs Understanding social identity influences on health behaviors Examining long-term effects of extrinsic rewards on motivation Implementing self-determination theory in healthcare settings Creating peer-to-peer mental health support systems Optimizing digital behavior change through autonomy support Dr. Moller collaborates with institutions such as the Center for Self-Determination Theory , Society of Behavioral Medicine , and University of Lisbon's PANOS*SR Research Group . His lab team includes three Ph.D. candidates investigating specific applications of their research.

• Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Tax Accounting
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ivana Barišić, PhD , is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting , Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Public Sector Cost Governance (2006), MSc in Accounting and Finance (2005), and BSc in Accounting (1999), all from the University of Zagreb. Research Focus: Cost accounting in public sectors, managerial accounting for higher education and healthcare, telecommunications cost modeling, and internal audit frameworks. Teaching: Delivers courses in accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, and managerial accounting at the University of Zagreb, with guest lectures at institutions like Alpen-Adria University Klagenfurt and FH Campus 02 Graz. Projects: Led ABC implementation at Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb and BSC performance measurement projects. Participated in EU-funded initiatives and Croatian Science Foundation grants. Publications: 15+ articles on internal audit, cost management, and corporate governance, with recent work on risk-based auditing and digital transformation in accounting education. Academic Recognition: No explicitly mentioned awards in provided data. Her email is ibarisic@efzg.hr, and office hours are Tuesday 13:00-15:00.

• Educational Psychology
• Motivation
• Self-Determination Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chantal Levesque-Bristol serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Instructional Excellence and Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology & Research Methodology at Purdue University. Her work focuses on student-centered pedagogy, course transformation, and self-determination theory in higher education. Role: Executive Director, Center for Instructional Excellence Affiliation: Purdue University, College of Education Research Interests: Levesque-Bristol's research examines motivational dynamics through Self-Determination Theory (SDT) , particularly in: Autonomy-supportive learning environments Faculty development for educational reform International student academic adjustment STEM education outcomes Publication Trends: Her recent work emphasizes: Application of SDT across disciplines (STEM, nursing, teacher education) Structural factors influencing student achievement Scalable course transformation models Intersection of motivation with cultural responsiveness Leadership: As director of Purdue's IMPACT Program , she drives institutional change through faculty-driven course redesign initiatives.

Katja Heimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Didactics of English
• Social Inclusion in Education
• Blended and Digital Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Katja Heim is a prominent academic in the field of English Didactics, currently serving at the Institute of English Philology (WE6) at Freie Universitaet Berlin . With extensive experience in primary and secondary English education, her work focuses on social inclusion , learner autonomy , and hybrid/digital learning environments . She has held various academic positions including Freie Universitaet Berlin since 2024, after roles at Duisburg-Essen and other institutions. PhD in English Didactics Specializes in project-based teacher education Expert in bilingual learning in primary schools Her research emphasizes democratic classroom practices , multimodal texts , and technology integration in language teaching. Notable contributions include coordinated projects on digital media in teacher training and publications on inclusive education strategies. While her recent articles highlight hybrid learning and learner autonomy frameworks, her career spans over two decades of academic development in English education. Key research trends include: Blended learning implementation Bilingual education models Action research methodology

• Ageing
• Smart Cities
• Digital Health
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

David Prendergast is a Professor in Science, Technology & Society at Maynooth University's Faculty of Social Sciences, where he also serves as Head of the Departments of Anthropology and International Development. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2002), his career spans academic roles at Maynooth and industry leadership at Intel, focusing on technology design for aging populations. Research interests: Ageing, Smart Cities, Digital Health, Visual Ethnography, East Asia, Human-Centred Design Key projects: Global Ageing Project, Urban Living Labs in London/Dublin/San Jose, Smart Stadium with Croke Park, Autonomous Vehicles for Older Adults (SFI-funded) His work bridges anthropology with digital innovation , particularly in East Asia contexts. Recent publications explore IoT applications in age-friendly cities , robotics in Japanese elder care , and visual ethnography for aging-in-place solutions. Scientific recognition includes: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title (2016) Intel Involved Global Hero Award Fortune 500 Hero designation Intel Labs Gordon E. Moore Award As advisor to PhD graduates like Rebekah Maguire (2016) and Ciaran Walsh (2020), he leads Living Lab initiatives on air pollution monitoring and flood management systems . His Circuits of Care documentary (2021) examines human-robot interactions in Japan's aging society .

Peter Kazanzidesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Kazanzides is a Research Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, where he joined the faculty in 2002. His research focuses on robotics, medical robotics, augmented reality, and computer-assisted interventions with primary applications in computer-integrated surgery. His educational background includes multiple degrees from Brown University: ScB (1983) in Electrical Engineering AB (1983) in Computer Science ScM (1985) in Electrical Engineering ScM (1987) in Applied Mathematics PhD (1988) in Electrical Engineering Kazanzides is a member of the Robotics, Vision, and Graphics research group and directs the Sensing, Manipulation, and Real-Time Systems (SMARTS) laboratory. His work spans surgical robotics, mixed reality, and systems engineering, with emphasis on computer-assisted surgery in extreme environments including minimally invasive surgery, microsurgery, and space teleoperation. The SMARTS lab develops real-time sensing systems, augmented/mixed reality interfaces using head-mounted displays, high-performance motor control, and sensor fusion technologies, with strong focus on system integration and open-source platforms like the da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK). Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant trends in surgical robotics autonomy, augmented reality navigation, force estimation, and digital twin technologies. Key themes include AI-driven task automation, haptic feedback enhancement, real-time instrument segmentation, and simulation environments for surgical training, primarily leveraging the da Vinci Research Kit framework. As director of the SMARTS lab within the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR), Kazanzides leads a collaborative ecosystem including the Computer Integrated Interventional Systems (CIIS) Lab, Advanced Medical Instrumentation and Robotics (AMIRO) Lab, Dynamical Systems and Controls Lab (DSCL), Computer Aided Medical Procedures (CAMP) Lab, Medical UltraSound Imaging & Intervention Collaboration (MUSiiC) Lab, and Photoacoustic & ULtrasonic Systems Engineering (PULSE) Lab. His lab maintains responsibility for the development and support of the open-source da Vinci Research Kit, a critical resource for surgical robotics research worldwide.

Kimberly Tamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maritime Cybersecurity
• Autonomous Systems Security
• IT/OT/IoT Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kimberly Tam is an Associate Professor in Cybersecurity at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth. She specializes in maritime cybersecurity, focusing on ship IT/OT/IoT security, port infrastructure protection, autonomous vessels, offshore renewable energy systems, and smartphone security. She is affiliated with the Alan Turing Institute as the Theme Lead for Marine and Maritime. Her research addresses critical challenges in maritime autonomy, cyber-physical systems, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IMO MASS). She has supervised 7 PhD students and 7 research staff across multiple projects, contributing to cyber resilience training and risk assessment tools like CERP and MaCRA. Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as penetration testing frameworks (BridgeInsight) and cost-benefit analysis methods for energy infrastructure cybersecurity. Teaching responsibilities include leading modules like Security Operations & Incident Management , Cyber-Physical Systems Security , and unmanned maritime systems operations. She has developed specialized courses in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, integrating industry-relevant training. Her recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in adversarial AI defense, ransomware mitigation in maritime contexts, and digital twin technologies for port optimization. She collaborates internationally, hosting visiting researchers from China, Turkey, and Norway, and supports early-career professionals through work experience programs.