جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jennifer Howellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Online Learning
• Educational Technologies
• Digital Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer Howell is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Western Australia (UWA), overseeing internationalisation strategy and global partnerships. She holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology and is a Harvard Graduate School of Education alumna. Her research focuses on digital pedagogy, online learning technologies, and the operationalisation of international collaborations. Key interests include digital badging for learning pathways and immersive virtual/augmented learning tools. With 21+ years in higher education leadership, her career spans roles as Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) at Curtin University and Dean of Learning & Teaching in the Faculty of Humanities. She has pioneered strategic initiatives like micro-credentials, learning platforms, and offshore campus redevelopments. Howell actively contributes to education policy through roles on national committees including the Australian Council of Deans in Education and the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her $1.6M externally funded research explores STEM education through robotics, digital pedagogy frameworks, and accessibility in e-learning. Notable projects include usability studies for adaptive exercise apps and collaborative learning tools for students with disabilities. Howell advocates for embedding technology innovations into operational educational practices to ensure effective transformation. Education: PhD (Queensland University of Technology), Harvard Graduate School of Education Key Roles: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement), UWA; Formerly Deputy VC (Learning & Teaching), Curtin Committees: Australian Technology Network (ATN) Universities Australia DVCA Group TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) Grants: $1.6M in external research funding across international collaborations Her advisory work includes school boards (e.g., Lesmurdie Senior High School) and curriculum bodies like the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCASA). Howell’s publications emphasize bridging theory-practice gaps in digital learning and leveraging technology for inclusive education.

Victoria Talwarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Child Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Victoria Talwar: Academic Profile Roles & Affiliations: Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), McGill University Director, Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development Canada Research Chair Tier I in Forensic Developmental Psychology (2024–present) Former Chair of ECP Department (2020–2023), Interim Dean of McGill Faculty of Education (2023) Associate Member, Institute for Human Development and Well-Being (IHDW) and McGill Department of Psychology Education: Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Queen's University M.A. in Psychology, University of St. Andrews Research Focus: Dr. Talwar’s groundbreaking work bridges developmental psychology and legal systems, with a focus on: Children’s lie-telling behavior and moral development Credibility assessment of child witnesses Cyberbullying dynamics and intervention strategies Ethical implications of technology in education and justice Her research has directly influenced Canadian legal reforms and forensic interviewing practices. Awards & Recognition: Recipient of prestigious accolades including: SSHRC Canada Research Chair (Tiers I and II) Fellow, Association for Psychological Science (2016) David Thomson Award for Graduate Supervision (2017) Member, Royal Society of Canada (2017) Teaching & Mentorship: Recognized for excellence in graduate education: James McGill Professor designation Supervised over 50 graduate students in Human Development and School Psychology Advances interdisciplinary training in forensic developmental psychology Lab & Outreach: Leads the Talwar Child Development Lab , conducting cutting-edge studies on: Children’s social cognition and deception Forensic assessment methodologies Technology’s role in child development Collaborates internationally on cyberbullying prevention and legal policy development.

Rishabh Dabralمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• 3D Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Multi-Modal Interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rishabh Dabral is a Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics since August 2024, leading the "3D Visual Intelligence" group. He is also affiliated with the Research Training Group on Neuro-Explicit Models of Language, Vision, and Action at Saarland University. Expertise: 3D computer vision, computer graphics, human-object interaction modeling, and motion synthesis. Leadership: Conducts cutting-edge research on 3D human performance capture and physical plausibility in motion. His research focuses on: 3D human pose estimation under gravity constraints Multi-modal gesture synthesis using neural architectures Quantum auto-encoding for 3D representations Wearable robotics informed by human behavior Temporal dynamics in human-object interaction Recent publications at top venues like SIGGRAPH , CVPR , and ICCV demonstrate his work on: Music-driven motion synthesis Egocentric motion capture systems Reactive two-person interaction models Diffusion-based gesture generation Object-aware motion prediction Wearable robotic limb design

Metin Işıkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Relations
• Advertising
• Communication Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Metin Işık is a distinguished Professor at Sakarya University's Faculty of Communication, Department of Public Relations and Advertising. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has held academic positions at several prominent Turkish universities including Yalova University, Inonu University, and Erciyes University. His academic journey began as a Research Assistant at Selcuk University and progressed through Assistant Professor and Associate Professor ranks before achieving full Professor status. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Advertising and Promotion from Selcuk University's Institute of Social Sciences (1998-2002), a Master's in Journalism from Gazi University's Institute of Social Sciences (1995-1998), and a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Publicity from Gazi University's Faculty of Communication (1990-1994). Doctorate: Selcuk University, Institute of Social Sciences/Advertising and Promotion (1998-2002) Master's: Gazi University, Institute of Social Sciences/Journalism (1995-1998) Bachelor's: Gazi University, Faculty of Communication/Department of Public Relations and Publicity (1990-1994) Prof. Işık's research interests center around public relations theory, digital communication, political communication, and city branding. His work explores the intersection of traditional communication practices with emerging digital platforms, examining how organizations and cities can effectively manage their reputation in the digital age. He has made significant contributions to understanding body language in business settings and the role of communication in political campaigns. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on communication theory and practice, with recent work emphasizing digital transformation in media and public relations. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between communication studies, political science, and sociology, particularly examining how communication strategies influence public perception and organizational success. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows a clear evolution toward digital communication topics, reflecting broader trends in the field. Prof. Işık has supervised numerous master's theses throughout his career, mentoring the next generation of communication professionals. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Health Communication, Body Language in Business Life, Political Communication Campaigns, and Critical Communication Theories, demonstrating his comprehensive expertise across multiple communication subfields. He has also been actively involved in various academic service roles, including editorial board memberships and conference organization. His professional activities extend beyond academia through numerous consulting engagements with government institutions, healthcare organizations, and private sector companies seeking expertise in communication strategy and public relations.

Sunka Simonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• German Literature
• Film Studies
• Television Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sunka Simon is the Henry C. and Charlotte Turner Professor at Swarthmore College with a joint appointment in German and Film and Media Studies. She currently serves as the interim chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and holds affiliations with Global Studies, Environmental Studies, Film & Media Studies, and German Studies programs. M.A. in German and American Literature from Universität Hamburg Ph.D. in German and Literary Theory from Johns Hopkins University Professor Simon's research focuses on German literature, film, television, and popular culture with special emphasis on television studies, transnational media formats, and epistolary forms in postmodern contexts. Her work examines how media formats negotiate cultural specificity within global frameworks, with particular attention to German television crime dramas, popular music shows, and diaspora representations. Her publications reveal strong trends in examining German media through transnational and historical lenses, with increasing focus on digital media's impact on traditional formats. Simon's research connects German cultural production to broader European and global contexts, particularly exploring how regional identities interact with global media flows. Simon has been instrumental in developing globally networked teaching models, co-creating Swarthmore's first internationally connected classroom with Ashesi University in Ghana. Her teaching innovations include student television production projects and interactive media installations like PERCEPTICON that challenge unconscious bias in media reception.

Wei Aiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Science for Social Good
• Machine Learning
• Causal Inference
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Wei Ai is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the College of Information (INFO) and the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS). His research focuses on data science for social good (DSSG), integrating machine learning, causal inference, and experimental design to address societal challenges in education, virtual collaboration, and quantum computing. He leads the Center for Educational Data Science and Innovation (EDSI) and has secured grants from the NSF, Gates Foundation, and Walton Family Foundation for projects like M-Powering Teachers and classroom quality assessment tools. Education: PhD in Information from the University of Michigan (advised by Qiaozhu Mei). Previous academic roles include teaching at the University of Michigan and Peking University in courses like Data Mining and Information Retrieval. Research Interests: Machine Learning and Causal Inference, AI for Education, Virtual Teams and Social Identity, Large Language Models for Social Applications. He has published in venues such as PNAS, Management Science, ACL, and the Web Conference. Grants: Major awards include a NSF grant on middle-grade math instruction analysis (with Min Sun) and a Gates Foundation grant for classroom dataset development (with Jing Liu). Labs/Teams: CLIP Lab member, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects with UMIACS and the Joint Quantum Institute. Prospective students: Open to mentoring PhD students through INFO and Computer Science programs. Actively supervises current students in education technology and quantum computing domains.

Funda Durupinarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Graphics
• Animation
• Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Funda Durupinar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research bridges computer graphics, animation, and psychology to develop believable virtual humans with nuanced emotional and personality-driven behaviors. Education: B.S. from Middle East Technical University, M.S. and Ph.D. from Bilkent University's Department of Computer Engineering Postdoctoral: Center for Human Modeling and Simulation, University of Pennsylvania Her work focuses on: Multimodal personality expression in virtual agents Nonverbal behavior synthesis for immersive environments Emotion contagion in crowd simulations Integration of psychological models into XR systems Data-driven approaches for realistic avatar animation Ethical considerations in affective computing Recent publications highlight trends in: Personality-embodiment interplay for LLM-based agents Dataset creation for facial expression analysis Motion-driven personality expression frameworks Crowd behavior modeling with affective parameters Leadership Roles: Program Chair for ACM Symposium on Applied Perception (SAP 2025) Organizer of MASSXR workshops at IEEE VR (2023-2025) Editorial Board Member, ACM Transactions on Applied Perception Co-organizer of BostonGFX computer graphics education initiative

Gudrun Klinkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Augmented Reality
• Sensing
• Ubiquitous Tracking (Sensor Fusion)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Overview Prof. Gudrun Klinker is a Professor at Technische Universität München (TUM), leading the Chair of Computer Science Applications in Medicine & Augmented Reality. She holds a PhD from Carnegie-Mellon University and has extensive experience in academia and industry, including roles at Digital Equipment Corporation and Fraunhofer Institute. Affiliations Professor (C3/W2) since 2000 Head of the FAR (Augmented Reality) research group Member of the CAMP (Computer Aided Medical Procedures) interdisciplinary team Research Dr. Klinker specializes in augmented reality (AR) with focuses on industrial applications, sensor fusion, 3D interaction, and healthcare integration. Her work bridges computer science with medical and industrial challenges, emphasizing user-centric design and real-world deployment. Key projects include: AR-based maintenance systems for complex machinery Healthcare applications like serious games for nutrition education VR/AR training environments for medical and aerospace domains Awards and Recognition Robert Sauer Prize (2010) for contributions to Bavarian science ISMAR Lasting Impact Award (2014) for influential AR research Teaching and Mentorship Prof. Klinker teaches courses on 3D user interfaces, AR fundamentals, and game design. She advises students in thesis projects, focusing on AR applications, HCI, and medical computing. Labs and Collaborations Her research is supported by partnerships with industry and institutions, leveraging TUM's interdisciplinary environment to advance AR/VR systems for real-world impact.

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Francesco Strada is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino. He serves as a Course Lecturer for Virtual Reality and Technical Art for Cinema and Video Games, and as a Course Collaborator for multiple courses across Computer Engineering, Film and Media Engineering, and Architecture programs. He is an active member of the College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering and the College of Architecture and Design teaching committees. Dr. Strada's research focuses on Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction with particular emphasis on Embodied Conversational Agents, emotion recognition, and serious games applications. His work bridges technical computer science with psychological and human factors considerations to create more believable and effective virtual experiences. His research spans applications in education, healthcare, automotive interfaces, cultural heritage, and emergency response training. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward emotionally intelligent virtual agents, VR/AR applications in specialized domains, and technical innovations in latency management and digital human representation. His work often combines psychological principles with technical implementations to enhance user experience and system effectiveness. Dr. Strada actively supervises PhD students including Alessandro Emmanuel Pecora, Stefano Calzolari, and Leonardo Vezzani, whose research focuses on Emotionally Aware Embodied Conversational Agents (E2CA) and Car AR-HUD design. He leads significant research projects including Holo-BLSD (2024-2025), a Mixed Reality tool for first aid emergency response training, and '50 shadows of AI' (2025), focusing on personalized education in corporate settings. He is a member of the CGVG - Computer Graphics and Vision Group at DAUIN, where his team develops cutting-edge applications in AR/VR, Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. His research has practical applications in education, training, healthcare, automotive interfaces, and cultural heritage preservation.

Jon Hindmarshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Workplace Interaction
• Organizational Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jon Hindmarsh is Professor of Work and Interaction at King's Business School, King's College London. His research focuses on social interaction in organizational contexts, particularly examining how communication, embodied practices, and technology intersect in workplaces like operating theatres, dental clinics, and museums. He has conducted interdisciplinary studies funded by ESRC, EPSRC, and NIHR, and co-authored over 60 publications. Professor of Work and Interaction, King's Business School (2011–present) Head of Department, Public Services Management & Organisation Research Interests: Hindmarsh specializes in workplace interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and sociomaterial approaches. His work combines ethnomethodology and conversation analysis to study team communication, technology integration, and the role of bodily conduct in organizing work. Article Trends: His publications span healthcare technology, robotics, education, and museum studies, emphasizing video-based methods and the interplay of physical and digital environments. Notable themes include robot-assisted surgery, haptic learning systems, and interactional practices in high-stakes settings. Grants & Projects: Hindmarsh leads studies on AI in healthcare, robotic surgery, and haptic education tools, with funding from national research councils. He co-edits Sociology Compass and serves on the editorial board of Sociology of Health and Illness . Practical Contributions: Beyond academia, he co-founded an outstanding state secondary school in East Finchley (2013), demonstrating commitment to educational innovation and community engagement.

• Psychiatry
• Medical Education
• Bioethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David B. Mallott, MD serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, maintaining a primary academic appointment in Psychiatry with secondary administrative responsibilities. Based in Health Sciences Facility 1, Room 134, he is contactable via dmallott@meded.umaryland.edu and directs institutional communications through primary (410-706-6613) and secondary (410-706-0922) telephone lines alongside dedicated fax services (410-706-7607). His research program exhibits exceptional interdisciplinary range across Psychiatry , Medical Education , Bioethics , and Medical Simulation . Key investigations include emotion-reading mechanisms (2013), psychiatric-metabolic disease intersections (2009), and cognitive simulation frameworks for clinical training (2007, 2005). His scholarship consistently bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, particularly in professionalism development (2006) and affective domain assessment in medical admissions (2006). Publication analysis reveals sustained scholarly productivity from 1984-2013 with thematic evolution from foundational schizophrenia research (1988) and chronobiology (1984) toward contemporary medical education technologies and bioethics integration. His work demonstrates consistent methodological diversity spanning historical clinicopathological conferences (1998), pharmacological studies (1990), and cognitive modeling approaches. Administrative engagement is evidenced through his secondary appointment in Administration, though specific leadership roles remain unspecified. While advising activities and grant funding details are unreported in available sources, his institutional presence spans clinical psychiatry, educational innovation, and academic administration within the School of Medicine ecosystem.

Lisa Chinnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Child Development
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lisa Chinn is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the HEDCO Institute for Evidence-Based Educational Practice within the University of Oregon's College of Education, and a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Houston. Her research focuses on evidence synthesis of school-based interventions, child development, neuroscience, and cognitive control, employing methods like EEG, virtual reality, and behavioral studies. She has mentored undergraduate and graduate students in research and serves as an editorial fellow at Psychological Review . Education: PhD in Developmental Science (2019), Tulane University MS in Cognitive Neuroscience (2016), Tulane University BS in Psychology (with honors, 2009), University of Oregon Research Interests: Dr. Chinn’s work bridges developmental psychology, neuroscience, and education. She investigates how sensory-motor experiences influence infant cognition (e.g., tactile localization for self-recognition), the neurodevelopmental impacts of institutional care, and auditory processing deficits in learning disorders. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (EEG), and virtual reality. Publications: Her recent work examines infant motor development, the long-term effects of institutionalization on semantic processing, and systematic reviews on learning disorders. These studies highlight her focus on translational research linking basic science to educational practice. Awards: NIH Loan Repayment Program in Pediatric Research (2021–2023) University of Houston Postdoctoral Travel Award (2021, 2022) Babybot Challenge Co-Winner (IEEE ICDL-EPIROB, 2017) Advising & Grants: Dr. Chinn has mentored students in research labs and contributed to grants supporting her work on child development and evidence-based interventions. Her editorial role at Psychological Review reflects her commitment to advancing academic rigor in psychological sciences. Labs & Affiliations: She is affiliated with the HEDCO Institute, focusing on evidence-based educational practices, and collaborates across disciplines to address developmental challenges in underserved populations.

Wendi Adairمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Organizational Behavior
• Conflict Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wendi Adair is a Professor and Industrial/Organizational Research Area Head, specializing in cross-cultural communication, organizational behavior, and conflict management. Her work emphasizes the impact of cultural context on workplace outcomes, including trust, negotiation, and team performance. She holds a BS from Georgetown University and MS/PhD degrees from Northwestern University. Her research includes the Indigenous Workways project, collaborating with Indigenous communities and employers to foster culturally safe workplaces. She co-authored a 2024 Springer publication on culture and workplace communication and serves as a former Associate Editor of Negotiation and Conflict Management Research . Key research themes include low/high context communication, Indigenous workplace inclusion, multicultural team dynamics, and the role of nonverbal cues. She has secured grants from the Ontario Research Fund and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, focusing on reconciliation in workplaces and intercultural communication practices. Her articles analyze nonverbal communication, virtual negotiations, and cultural impacts on workplace incivility. Grants and projects highlight her commitment to bridging cultural divides through relational practices and employer-Indigenous partnerships.

Winslow Burlesonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Robotics
• Assistive Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Winslow Burleson is a Professor at the University of Arizona's School of Information, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Robotics, and Assistive Technology. His research focuses on developing innovative systems for education, healthcare, and marine engineering. Notable projects include the DRESS system for dementia care, CrowdMuse for collaborative creativity, and underwater robotics interfaces. He has received the James Chen Annual Award for Best Journal Article (2012) and leads interdisciplinary teams in cyberlearning and adaptive tutoring systems. Education background includes advanced studies in computer science and engineering, though specific details are not provided. His work integrates robotics, affective computing, and smart environments to address real-world challenges such as aging, education, and environmental exploration. Research interests span robotics applications in education (e.g., co-robotic learning agents), assistive technologies for independent living, and multimodal learning environments. His contributions include adaptive systems for creative crowdsourcing, emotion-aware tutoring platforms, and underwater human-robot interaction frameworks. Current projects emphasize scalable crowd ideation tools and sensor-driven behavior change interventions. Awards include recognition for impactful journal contributions, while grants fund initiatives like cyberlearning with teachable robots and precision oncology IT tools. Advising and grant activities are central to his academic contributions, though specific student names are not listed. Collaborations involve cross-disciplinary teams in engineering, healthcare, and arts to create impactful technologies. Burleson's lab focuses on developing responsive emotive systems, wearable assistive devices, and immersive multimedia applications. Ongoing work explores scalable solutions for dementia support, marine technology interfaces, and creative human-computer interaction paradigms.

Josep Casanovasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modelling and Simulation
• Internet and Information Systems
• Urban Mobility
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Josep Casanovas is a Full Professor at the Statistics and Operations Research Department of the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC), affiliated with the Barcelona School of Informatics. He previously served as head of inLab FIB (2012-2020) and as dean (1998-2004) and vice-rector (2006-2011) of UPC, leading strategic initiatives in university governance and ICT policies. His research focuses on Modelling and Simulation , Internet and Information Systems , and Urban Mobility . He has led projects for the European Union, including C-ROADS Spain, REMEDiAL, and ECHORD++, addressing intelligent transport, software automation, and robotic innovation. Recent publications highlight his work on agent-based simulation for urban health, deep learning applications in traffic and energy savings, and wildfire management tools . He co-directs LogiSim and coordinates the Severo Ochoa Research Excellence Program at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS).