جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Justin Shawمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Game Design
• Animation
• Digital Illustration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Justin Shaw is a full-time Professor and Chair of Game Design and Animation at the Department of Visual Art, Oklahoma City University. His expertise spans commercial animation, 3D modeling, digital illustration, and traditional art forms. He has collaborated with major clients like 3M, the Federal Aviation Administration, and multiple gaming platforms. Professionally, Shaw specializes in character design, 3D commercial machinery, and rebranding initiatives. His skillset includes website development, print media design (business cards, billboards), and sculpting/painting in traditional media. He maintains dual roles as an academic and industry practitioner, balancing teaching with freelance projects across diverse mediums.

Nesip Ömer Eremمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural Design
• Architecture and Environmental Psychology
• Information Technologies in Architecture and Design

About Nesip Ömer Erem Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nesip Ömer Erem is a faculty member at the Department of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University, specializing in Architectural Design, Environmental Psychology in Architecture, and Information Technologies in Architectural Design. He holds a Doctorate (1994-2003) and Master's (1992-1994) from İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi. His academic career includes roles such as Department Chair, Project Course Leader, and Visiting Scholar at Carnegie Mellon University (2009-2010). He has supervised over 13 theses, including studies on healthcare design, cultural heritage preservation, and sustainable urban planning. Research & Projects Lead researcher in projects like Balikesir Rural Architecture Study (2010) and Hospital Polyclinic Design (2016) Co-organized international workshops on urban interventions, digital design, and Mediterranean tourism (2005–2021) Published extensively on topics like vernacular architecture, spatial cognition, and architectural education Awards & Recognition Recipient of the EMİN ONAT ÖĞRENCİ 3. LÜK ÖDÜLÜ (1991) from Istanbul Technical University. Teaching & Service Teaches courses such as Architectural Design VI, VII, and Theory of Architectural Design Served on academic committees including Thesis Boards, Curriculum Committees, and Study Abroad Programs Key Contributions His work integrates cultural heritage preservation with modern design techniques, emphasizing sustainable solutions for rural and urban contexts. Notable projects include adaptive reuse of traditional housing typologies and studies on hospital spatial planning.

Cheryl Stuntzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sport Psychology
• Moral Development
• Positive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cheryl Stuntz is a Professor and Department Chair of the Psychology Department at St. Lawrence University. She holds a PhD in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia (2005) and a dual BA in Chemistry and Psychology from Bowdoin College. Her research focuses on social influences on motivation and moral development in sport, often involving undergraduate students in collaborative projects. She teaches courses in sport psychology, personality psychology, positive psychology, and first-year seminar programs on lifestyle behaviors and happiness. Dr. Stuntz has served as Faculty Athletics Representative for 16 years and contributed to university initiatives through roles like Faculty Associate for the Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership. Her editorial experience includes serving as Associate Editor for Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport and membership on the editorial board of Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology . Her research spans topics like psychological needs, character strengths, and the impact of sport programs on youth development. She has published extensively on motivational dynamics, coach-athlete relationships, and ethical considerations in sports. Dr. Stuntz’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in sport and exercise psychology. Advising and service contributions include leading Psi Chi (psychology honor society) and contributing to committees such as the First Year Program Council. Her research collaborations with students reflect a commitment to hands-on academic engagement.

Kate Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Operations Management
• Applied Data Analytics
• Health Information Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kate Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information System and Operations Management at Suffolk University. Her research focuses on healthcare operations management and applied data analytics, particularly examining drivers of superior healthcare outcomes through health information technology and hospital capacity management. She holds a PhD and MS from Pennsylvania State University and a BS from Peking University. Education Background: PhD, MS: Pennsylvania State University BS: Peking University Research Interests: Dr. Li specializes in healthcare analytics, predictive modeling, and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. Her work bridges empirical research methodologies (observational, experimental, and survey studies) with practical applications in hospital performance improvement and health IT adoption. She has contributed to understanding how staffing levels, electronic medical records, and value-based purchasing frameworks impact healthcare outcomes. Publications Overview: Her recent work emphasizes pandemic-related healthcare challenges, including analyses of hospital mortality rates during the second wave of the pandemic and the financial impacts of the pandemic. Earlier research includes Bayesian email campaign analysis and Chinese text mining techniques. Awards and Grants: Top 20 Most Downloaded Paper Award (Decision Sciences, 2020) ICCM Best Paper Silver Award (2020) Grants from Suffolk University and Wharton Customer Analytics Institute Teaching and Academic Contributions: Dr. Li instructs courses in operations management, predictive analytics, and healthcare analytics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has developed curricula integrating real-world healthcare data analysis and decision-making frameworks.

• Social Signal Processing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Group Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beatrice Biancardi is an Associate Professor at CESI, affiliated with the Learning and Innovating research team. Her work focuses on Social Signal Processing, Human-Computer Interaction, and Virtual Agents, with a strong emphasis on non-verbal behavior analysis and group dynamics. She holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from Sorbonne University (2016-2019) and has co-supervised multiple PhD theses in areas like AI-driven collective intelligence and public speaking feedback systems. Education: PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Sorbonne University (2016–2019) International Master in Cognitive Science, University of Trento (2013–2015) Bachelor in Applied Cognitive Psychology, University of Trento (2010–2013) Research Highlights: Biancardi’s research explores how virtual agents and AI can enhance human interaction in immersive environments. Key projects include developing the 3MT_French dataset for public speaking analysis and investigating transactive memory systems in collaborative teams. Her work bridges cognitive science, social signal processing, and technological innovation. Recent Publications Trends: Her articles emphasize multimodal interaction analysis, virtual agent design, and AI’s role in education and human judgment. Notable contributions include studies on public speaking persuasion, human-likeness in AI agents, and team collaboration frameworks. Advising & Grants: She co-supervises three active PhD theses, including Tristan Lannuzel’s work on AI-driven collective intelligence and Alisa Barkar’s research on public speaking feedback systems. Her collaborative projects involve institutions like Inria Paris and Télécom Paris. Labs/Teams: Her primary affiliation is with CESI LINEACT’s Learning and Innovating team, focusing on applied research in virtual environments and human-agent interaction.

• Social Work Practice
• Community-Based Programming
• Faith-Based Programming
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Morgan Braganza is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Redeemer University, specializing in improving encounters across contentious differences. She holds a PhD from Wilfrid Laurier University (2020) and has taught at institutions like Wilfrid Laurier and Martin Luther University College. Her research focuses on community-based programming, faith-based interventions, and program evaluation. Key interests include domestic violence, mental health, and inter-organizational collaboration. She has received grants from SSHRC and Redeemer University, and awards like the Vandezande Restoring Hope Award. Education: PhD (Social Work, 2020), MSW (2009), BA (Psychology & Sociology, 2007), all from Wilfrid Laurier University. Research spans diverse topics including perinatal mood disorders, character strengths in therapists, and restorative practices in faith communities. Recent publications address LGBTQ+ interactions, Muslim-non-Muslim engagement, and theoretical frameworks for navigating differences. Grants include multiple SSHRC Explore Grants and Redeemer’s Instructional Development Grants. Her work emphasizes practical application of research, such as training sessions on difficult conversations and evaluating mobile crisis services. She collaborates with agencies on program improvements and advocates for culturally sensitive social work practice.

• 3D Computer Animation
• Virtual Human Modelling
• Physics-Based Animation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jian Jun Zhang is a leading academic in 3D Computer Animation at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA) , Bournemouth University. He has held academic positions at institutions including University of Bristol , University of Newcastle upon Tyne , Chongqing University , Queen's University Belfast , and Brunel University . Research focus: Physics-based animation , Virtual human modelling , Medical visualisation , and Conversational AI Funding: £10 million+ grants from EPSRC , AHRC , EU FP7 , and EU Horizon 2020 Co-founder: Centre for Digital Entertainment (CDE) with Professor Phil Willis Recent publications emphasize 3D reconstruction , SPH simulation , and Transformer-based architectures for graphics and medical data. He received the CGI Outstanding Career Award (2021) . His work bridges computational mathematics and real-time visual systems , impacting virtual reality , train collision dynamics , and character animation through partial differential equation (PDE) modelling and machine learning integration.

• Natural Language Processing
• Sentiment Analysis
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nikolai Rusnachenko is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Bournemouth University's CfACTs PLUS and NLP-MMI research groups, affiliated with the Talbot Campus. His work focuses on advancing natural language processing through interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in targeted sentiment analysis, multi-document summarization, and biomedical search interfaces. His research spans multiple domains, including: Developing deep learning models for sentiment attitude extraction in Russian and Vietnamese Creating context sampling frameworks for relation extraction in large texts Enhancing dialogue systems with literary personality traits Designing biomedical search interfaces He has published extensively in venues like SemEval, IEEE WIC, and ACM conferences, working with collaborators across Russia, Vietnam, and the UK. Recent publications highlight his expertise in: Applying LongT5 for Vietnamese media summarization Implementing chain-of-thought reasoning in emotion detection Advancing attention-based models for legal document analysis Optimizing biomedical information retrieval

• Antenna Engineering
• Tumor Detection
• Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Preetha Ramiah is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Research Centre for Business in Society. She holds a Doctorate in Information and Communication Engineering from Anna University (2012-2017), specializing in 3D localization of brain tumors using MR images. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary areas including antenna engineering, tumor detection algorithms, pattern recognition, and decision analysis. Notable work includes contributions to microwave imaging for early tumor detection and stakeholder-focused project management methodologies. Her research interests span technical and social domains: technical areas include antenna design, microwave imaging systems, and pattern matching algorithms; social science applications involve stakeholder requirement analysis and focus group methodologies. Recent projects include the EU-funded KEYSTONE initiative (2023-2024), where she contributed to developing focus group reports analyzing stakeholder expectations. Publications highlight innovations in medical imaging applications and security decision analysis. Her work demonstrates cross-disciplinary impact bridging engineering solutions with societal needs. Over 75 citations and an h-index of 4 reflect growing academic influence in these fields.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Virtual Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fabian DI FIORE is a Lecturer and Research Coordinator at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Sciences, Hasselt University. He is affiliated with the Expertise Center for Digital Media (EDM) and leads research in Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Extended Reality (XR). His roles include coordinating research projects and teaching courses such as Operating Systems, Computer Animation & Simulation, and Computer Graphics & Visual Computing. His research focuses on modeling and simulation, computer vision, and digital media applications. Notable projects include XR innovations for manufacturing, digital support for industrial processes, and collaborative virtual environments for education. He coordinates 16 active research projects, emphasizing XR infrastructure and applied technologies in industry and healthcare. Prof. DI FIORE supervises PhD candidates in Extended Reality applications, such as Psychomotor Task Assistance and Training using XR. He is involved in education initiatives like the International interdisciplinary project and the International School program. His work bridges academic research and practical applications, with a focus on innovation in digital media and educational technology. His teaching responsibilities include coordinating courses on operating systems, computer animation, and project management. He is a co-owner of key training components such as Computer Architecture and International interdisciplinary projects, reflecting his dual role in education and research leadership.

Jenny Kanellopoulouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Socio-Legal Studies
• Intellectual Property Law
• Competition Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou is a Reader in Socio-Legal Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, where she has been employed since September 2019. She holds a PhD in Intellectual Property and Competition Policy from the University of Edinburgh (2018), an LLM in IP and Competition Law from the University of Glasgow, and an LLB (Hons). Additionally, she is qualified as a lawyer with the Athens Bar (non-practicing) and holds a PGCAP and FHEA certification. Previously, she served as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Salford (2014-2019) and as a tutor and research assistant at the University of Edinburgh. Her research explores the intersection of culture, law, place, and space, with specific focus areas including: Intellectual Property Law's impact on creative industries business models Urban squatting as alternative forms of urban participation Legal geographies of cultural expression Metal music's relationship with legal frameworks XR/Metaverse compliance challenges Dr Kanellopoulou has secured significant research funding including: British Academy/Leverhulme Grant (£9,310) for Ljubljana's urban squat research Slovenian Ministry project on short-term rental policies (2024) MMU International Collaborative Fund (£4,035) for heritage management Seed funding (£1,742) for XR Law in the Metaverse She currently supervises PhD candidates Harry Houlden (fictional characters protection) and Alexandra Taylor (eSports socio-legal implications), and welcomes further supervision in spatial-cultural legal studies. External roles include editorial positions at the Journal of Place Management and advisory committee membership for the International XR-Metaverse Conference.

• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health
• Addiction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ágoston Schmelowszky is an Habil. Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Addiction at Eötvös Loránd University. His research focuses on trauma, mental health stigma, pandemic psychological impacts, personality disorders, and cross-cultural mental health dynamics. He has published widely on topics such as childhood trauma in psychiatric patients, rumination in mood disorders, and the lived experiences of long-term psychiatric care recipients. Key research interests include: (1) Trauma and its clinical implications, (2) Stigma and its societal impacts on mentally ill individuals, (3) Psychiatric patient experiences in institutional settings, and (4) Cross-cultural variations in mental health attitudes. He has conducted studies on healthcare workers during the pandemic and explored rumination mechanisms in borderline personality disorder and depression. His recent work highlights innovative approaches to measuring perceived loss among mental health patients and analyzing temporal trends in stigmatizing attitudes in Hungary. He has also contributed to theoretical discussions merging psychoanalytic concepts with empirical dream research.

Leni Ribeiro Leiteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Latin Poetry of the Flavian Era
• Rhetoric and Poetics in Latin Literature
• Epideictic Genre
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leni Ribeiro Leite is an Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Department of Classics and interdisciplinary programs like Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies. Previously, she held positions at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (Brazil) as Associate (2017-2021) and Assistant Professor (2009-2016). Her research focuses on Flavian Latin poetry, rhetoric in classical literature, epideictic genres, and the role of Latin in Latin America and colonial Brazilian contexts. Her work bridges ancient and modern studies, emphasizing classical legacies in Luso-Hispanic worlds. Key interests include Lucan’s historiographical approach, Statius’ epic prologues, and the adaptation of classical models in colonial Brazilian literature. She actively promotes Latin pedagogy through textbooks like Latine Loqui and innovative teaching methods, advocating for communicative Latin instruction in Brazilian universities. Publications span over two decades, with recent contributions examining Domitian’s portrayal in Flavian epic, translingualism in Latin American Neo-Latin texts, and the intertextuality between Camões’ Os Lusíadas and colonial-era works. She co-edits volumes on classical reception and collaborates with institutions like the Renaissance Society of America and Brazilian Classical Studies Society. Her research integrates archaeology, literary analysis, and cultural studies, addressing themes like ancient historiography, rhetorical strategies in colonial texts, and the sociohistorical dimensions of classical education.

Turid Borgenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Journalism
• Media Management
• Media Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Turid Borgen is an Associate Professor in Television Journalism/Production at the University of Stavanger , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Media and Social Studies . She holds a PhD in Journalism from Stockholm University and has served as a former vice-dean for education and dean at her faculty. Prior to academia, Borgen worked extensively in the media industry , including roles as a journalist and editor at NRK Rogaland . Research Interests : Journalism, Media Management/Editor Role, Media Structures, Documentary Filmmaking, and Ethics in Documentary (which she leads as a research group). Recent Publications explore themes like: Government-media relations and cultural policy challenges Intimate documentary storytelling and narrative ethics Digital transformation in Norwegian news media Local journalism sustainability through ownership changes Social impact of media narratives Technological tools in journalistic practice

Kiyoko Gotandaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecology
• Evolution
• Animal Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kiyoko Gotanda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University. She holds affiliations with the Universidad de San Francisco Quito and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge and Université de Sherbrooke. Her research focuses on ecology, evolution, and animal behavior, particularly investigating how human activities influence selection pressures and biodiversity. Key interests include rapid adaptation to urbanization, climate change, and invasive species impacts. Education includes a PhD and BSc (First Class Honours) in Biology from McGill University. Her work spans diverse taxa such as Darwin’s finches, Trinidadian guppies, and three-spine stickleback, with future projects targeting black-capped chickadees. She has co-edited special issues on human-driven evolutionary changes and contributed to global urban evolutionary studies. Research highlights include analyzing phenotypic variation in adaptive responses, urban microbiome effects on Darwin’s finches, and systematic reviews on behavioral ecology applications. Her lab emphasizes collaborative, transdisciplinary approaches to address eco-evolutionary dynamics and conservation challenges. Notable contributions include a 2022 Science paper on urban white clover adaptation and a 2020 Journal of Animal Ecology study on human impacts on antipredator behavior. Her work bridges theoretical evolution with practical conservation, emphasizing rapid adaptation mechanisms. Current projects include global horizon scans for urban evolutionary ecology and developing tools for inclusive, collaborative research. She advises on eco-evolutionary experiments for restoration and has mentored students in guppy evolution and microbiome studies.