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Marek Hetmańskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind
• Cognitive Science
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Professor Marek Hetmański is a faculty member at the University of Maria Curie-Skłodowska (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, serving as Head of the Department of Ontology and Epistemology within the Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology. His academic career spans over four decades, with a habilitation in humanities (2000) and a formal professorship since 2016. His research bridges philosophy, cognitive science, and information theory through interdisciplinary analysis. Academic Background: M.A. in Philosophy (1979, UMCS) Ph.D. in Philosophy and Sociology (1988, UMCS) Habilitation in Humanities (2000, UMCS) Research Interests: Professor Hetmański specializes in naturalized epistemology using analytical philosophy and neopragmatism. His work examines: (1) cognitive processes and states, (2) computational mind theories, (3) communication models, and (4) technology's epistemic conditioning. Recent projects focus on metaphorical cognition, embodied metaphors in art, and epistemological frameworks for expert knowledge. Scientific Contributions: With 25+ publications and an h-index of 4 (Google Scholar), his 2018 monograph Rationality and Decision Making: From Normative Rules to Heuristics and 2021 co-authored work Metafory ucielśnione demonstrate sustained scholarly impact. His 15 most recent articles (2014-2020) reveal consistent focus on metaphor theory, cognitive systems, and information epistemology across disciplines. Grants & Projects: Currently leads three major projects: (1) Philosophy of Science, Epistemology, Semiotics, Logic, and Axiology (NPRH Universalia 2.1, 2020-2022), (2) Embodied Metaphors in Choreographic Problem-Solving (NCN Preludium-19, 2020-2022), and (3) Epistemological-Cognitive Analysis of Expert Stereotypes (Diamentowy Grant, 2019-2023). Professional Involvement: President of Polish Philosophical Society (Lublin branch) Board member of Polish Cognitive Science Society Member of International Society for Knowledge Organization Media Ecology Association member

• Speech Recognition
• Neural Networks
• Medical Informatics
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Jerzy Sas, PhD is a faculty member in the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology. His academic work spans over 15 years with consistent publication output in speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and medical informatics applications. Dr. Sas's research primarily focuses on speech recognition systems, particularly for the Polish language in medical contexts. His work encompasses neural network approaches, language modeling, acoustic modeling, and optimization for resource-constrained devices. He has made significant contributions to handwriting recognition, document analysis, and image processing, with applications in patent analysis, diagram understanding, and medical documentation systems. His research demonstrates a strong emphasis on practical implementations that bridge theoretical AI approaches with real-world medical applications. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent focus on Polish language processing within medical contexts, with increasing incorporation of neural network techniques in recent years. His work shows progression from traditional pattern recognition methods toward deep learning approaches, while maintaining a strong focus on practical applications in healthcare systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his research combines computer science, linguistics, and medical informatics to solve real-world problems in healthcare documentation and information systems. Dr. Sas has contributed to the academic community through numerous publications in reputable conferences and journals, with work appearing in IEEE conferences, the Journal of Medical Informatics & Technologies, and Information Sciences. His research has addressed challenges in mobile medical applications, hands-free systems for healthcare professionals, and optimization of speech recognition for specialized medical terminology.

• Game Design
• Digital Media
• History
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Dr Iain Donald is a Lecturer in Design & UX at Edinburgh Napier University’s School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. With a PhD in History and an MSc in Information Systems, his work bridges games, digital media, and historical commemoration, focusing on collective memory in virtual communities. PhD in History MSc in Information Systems Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) His research explores Cultural Heritage , Digital Media , and Military Studies , with a focus on Commemoration and Interactive Technology . Recent projects analyze historical accuracy in games, VR for veteran narratives, and data reuse for third-sector collaboration. Key publications include frameworks for historical narratives in games, studies on virtual football fandom, and investigations into war comics’ authenticity. He has contributed to Journal of Gaming and Virtual Worlds , DiGRA , and IGI Global publications. Scientific awards include: Senior Fellow (SFHEA) He supervises postgraduate research on topics like Mixed Reality in Higher Education and Ethical Metadata Frameworks . His external roles include advising the Imperial War Museum and serving as an External Examiner for multiple institutions.

Leah Sprainمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Democratic Engagement
• Environmental Communication
• Social Movement Rhetoric
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Leah Sprain of the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Communication focuses on democratic engagement through communication practices. As Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and a deliberative practitioner with the Colorado State University Center for Public Deliberation, her work bridges normative theory and practice in environmental communication, social movements, and small group dynamics. Ph.D. in Communication, University of Washington (2009) B.A. and B.F.A. in Communication, Pacific Lutheran University (2003) Her research programs include: Climate change governance and community resilience Deliberative democracy and facilitation Discourse analysis in public participation Praxis-based environmental communication training Recent publications (2024-2018) address: Deliberation in challenging speech cultures Critical race discourse analysis Speech code theory Climate math communication Expertise dynamics in forums Small story analysis Scientific recognition includes: Provost's Faculty Achievement Award (2017) NCA Environmental Communication Division Awards (2015, 2010) NCA Language and Social Interaction Division Dissertation Award (2010) Teaching areas include group interaction, discourse analysis, qualitative methods, and graduate research theory. International activities span Australia, China, Finland, Japan, and Central America.

• Collective Foraging
• Social Decision Making
• Collective Intelligence

Alexander Schakowski is a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany, where he contributes to the Adaptive Rationality research group. His work focuses on unraveling collective cognitive processes in group decision-making contexts. His academic background includes: Master of Science in Psychology from Heidelberg University (2019-2021) Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Heidelberg University (2016-2019) Dr. Schakowski's research centers on three interconnected domains: Collective Foraging examines resource acquisition strategies in group settings; Social Decision Making investigates how interpersonal dynamics shape individual choices; and Collective Intelligence explores emergent problem-solving capabilities in decentralized systems. His approach integrates experimental psychology with computational modeling to decode adaptive behaviors in complex environments. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material. Professional activities show no recorded graduate student supervision or externally funded research grants. His current role within the Adaptive Rationality group emphasizes collaborative experimentation and theoretical development. As a core member of the Adaptive Rationality Research Team, Schakowski participates in interdisciplinary projects examining human and artificial collective cognition. The team employs methodologies spanning behavioral experiments, agent-based simulations, and real-world observational studies to advance understanding of rationality in social contexts.

Antoine Bouletمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Many-Body Problem
• Density Functional Theory
• Ultracold Atomic Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antoine Boulet is an Assistant Professor and Higher Education Teacher at ISMANS CESI engineering school in Le Mans, France, where he teaches physics, chemistry, mathematics, and programming at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Previously, he held Research Associate positions at Warsaw University of Technology (2021–2022) and Michigan State University (2019–2020), focusing on theoretical physics. His research centers on quantum many-body problems, density functional theory (DFT), and ultracold atomic systems, with applications to nuclear physics and condensed matter. Notable contributions include developing non-empirical density functionals for strongly interacting Fermi systems and studying superfluid vortices and Higgs modes. Boulet earned his PhD in Theoretical Physics from Paris-Saclay University (2019), following a M.Sc. in Fundamental Concepts of Physics (2016) and B.Sc. in Fundamental Physics (2014). His work bridges theoretical frameworks like effective field theory and many-body perturbation theory, addressing challenges in quantum turbulence, superfluid dynamics, and neutron matter properties. Boulet’s open-source contributions include the W-SLDA Toolkit for solving Bogoliubov-de Gennes equations. He has published extensively in journals such as Physical Review and Scientific Reports , focusing on topics like vortex dynamics, Higgs mode decay, and functional formulations in quantum systems.

Marko Kršuljaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mechanical Engineering
• Transportation Systems
• Safety Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marko Kršulja is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Rijeka. He teaches courses such as Engineering Fundamentals and Transportation Equipment. His research focuses on mechanical engineering, transportation systems, and safety engineering, with a particular emphasis on practical problem-solving through published collections of solved problems. He is reachable via email or Microsoft Teams and holds office hours on Mondays (3:30–4:30 PM, week A). In his research, Dr. Kršulja addresses challenges in equipment design, reloading processes, and hazard mitigation. His work bridges theoretical concepts with real-world applications, as evidenced by his publications like Reloading equipment: a collection of solved problems and Physical hazards; collection of solved problems .

• Institutional Economics
• Digital Economy
• Media Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr hab. Sławomir Czetwertyński, prof. UEW, serves as the Head of the Department of Microeconomics and Institutional Economics at the University of Economics in Wrocław. His research focuses on institutional economics, digital economy dynamics, and the socio-economic implications of technological advancements. Key areas of interest include the evolution of institutional frameworks, digital piracy challenges, transport infrastructure's role in regional development, and the interplay between collective intelligence and economic systems. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications, addressing topics like policy effectiveness, behavioral economics, and the governance of information goods. He actively contributes to debates on copyright law enforcement, peer production mechanisms, and the adaptation of economic systems during crises such as the pandemic. Notable publications include analyses of streaming portal perceptions during the pandemic, transport infrastructure in resort towns, and institutional change theories. His research frequently highlights the tension between regulatory frameworks and evolving digital realities, emphasizing the need for adaptive policies in an interconnected global economy. Prof. Czetwertyński’s articles consistently explore themes of institutional stability, economic behavior in digital contexts, and the socio-economic consequences of technological shifts. His work underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding modern economic challenges.

• Human-AI Collaboration
• Computational Social Science
• Applied Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthew Groh is an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Kellogg School of Management and holds a courtesy appointment as Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University. His research bridges human-AI collaboration, focusing on applications in deepfake detection, medical diagnosis, and empathic communication. He earned a BA from Middlebury College and MA/PhD in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT. Education: BA in Economics (2010), Middlebury College MA in Media Arts and Sciences (2019), MIT PhD in Media Arts and Sciences (2023), MIT Research Interests: Groh's work explores how humans and AI systems can form hybrid systems that outperform either alone. Key areas include: Deepfake detection mechanisms and human perception AI-driven medical diagnostics with equity considerations Computational empathy and its role in creative problem-solving Transparency in AI-generated content Awards: Recipient of the Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award for excellence in pedagogy. Labs: Leads the Human-AI Collaboration Lab , investigating real-world AI partnerships and their societal implications.

• Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• X-ray Scattering Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Abbamonte is the Fox Family Professor of Engineering in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and an affiliate of the Seitz Materials Research Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from UIUC (1999), with postdoctoral stints at the University of Groningen (Netherlands) and Cornell University. Prior to UIUC, he was a scientific staff member at Brookhaven National Laboratory (2003–2005). His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly developing novel scattering techniques and studying quantum materials. His key contributions include pioneering resonant soft X-ray scattering (discovering Wigner crystals and charge stripes in cuprates), solving the phase problem for inelastic X-ray scattering, and inventing the momentum-resolved electron energy-loss spectroscopy (M-EELS). He is renowned for discovering excitonium in TiSe₂ and founding Inprentus, a company manufacturing high-precision XUV diffraction gratings. Research interests span charge density waves, superconductivity, broken symmetries, and collective phenomena in quantum materials. His work integrates cutting-edge experimental techniques with theoretical insights, often revealing hidden phases and dynamic processes. Major honors include the Moore Foundation EPiQS Investigator award and Fellow of the American Physical Society. Inprentus, his startup, produces diffraction gratings for synchrotrons and EUV lithography, supported by NSF Phase II SBIR and venture capital. Abbamonte’s teaching excellence is reflected in repeated rankings as an outstanding instructor at UIUC.

• Business Analytics
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Complex Problem Solving
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Kailash Awati is a Casual Academic at the UTS Business School and an Adjunct Fellow in Human-Centred Data Science at the Connected Intelligence Centre, University of Technology Sydney. He concurrently serves as a Data and Insights Manager at a government agency. His professional journey spans over two decades in developing data and analytics capabilities across diverse sectors including nonprofits and multinational organizations. Awati’s research focuses on business analytics, decision-making under uncertainty, and collaborative problem-solving in large organizations. He has co-authored influential books such as The Heretic’s Guide to Best Practices and Data Science and Analytics Strategy: An Emergent Design Approach , which address complex organizational challenges and data strategy implementation. His funded research includes the Deliberation Analytics for SWARM grant (2019–2020) focusing on decision-making frameworks. Awati teaches courses in business analytics and decision-making at the UTS Master of Data Science & Innovation program, emphasizing practical pedagogy for ambiguous management scenarios. Key contributions include integrating sensemaking techniques with rational decision models, and advancing methodologies for organizational data capability building. His work bridges academic research with real-world applications in project management and strategic decision-making.

Aviva Dorfmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teacher Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum Design
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Aviva Dorfman is a Professor in the Department of Education within the College of Arts, Sciences and Education at the University of Michigan-Flint. Her office is located in French Hall room 430. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and Psychology from the University of Michigan, earned in 1997. Contact information includes email (adorfman@umich.edu) and phone (810-762-3260). Her research focuses on transformative approaches in education, particularly in: Teacher education and professional development Early childhood curriculum design Constructivist teaching methodologies Educational assessment systems Innovative pedagogical strategies Publications over her 30-year career show evolving interests from foundational assessment systems (1990s) to contemporary studies in virtual learning environments. Recent works demonstrate strong emphasis on teacher development, community-engaged projects, and technology integration. Her 2020-2024 publications highlight interests in project-based learning, text-based pedagogy, and online instructional design. No scientific awards or student advising relationships are documented in available materials. Similarly, no information is available regarding research grants, laboratory affiliations, or team collaborations.

Abby Boehm-Turnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Teacher Education
• English Education
• Critical Literacies
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Abby Boehm-Turner is a Lecturer in English Education at the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. She serves as the Licensure Program Lead for the Secondary English Education Licensure Program, guiding aspiring educators through undergraduate and graduate training. Her career spans nearly two decades in Saint Paul Public Schools, where she taught middle and high school English/Language Arts and coached debate teams. Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Curriculum & Instruction: Literacy Education (2020) M.A., Hamline University, Education (2004) B.A., Grinnell College, English (1998) Her research focuses on narrative inquiry and critical pedagogies, examining how beginning teachers navigate institutional barriers to antiracist, anti-oppressive education. She investigates identity crises through storytelling and writing as transformative tools in educational spaces. The trends in her publications emphasize qualitative methodologies, critical whiteness studies, and emotional labor in teaching. Her work explores systemic inequities, self-study in pedagogy, and the use of collective memory to address power dynamics in education. Boehm-Turner prioritizes responsive advising for M.Ed. students and advocates for transparent communication. She teaches courses like Teaching Literature in the Secondary School and Clinical Experience in Teaching Secondary English , integrating her K-12 experience into curriculum design.

Jane Palmerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Social and Cultural Geography
• Indigenous Studies
• Heritage Conservation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jane Palmer is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the Centre for Heritage and Culture and the Institute for Resilient Regions. Her work bridges the humanities, environmental studies, and Indigenous research, focusing on climate change adaptation, oral history, ethnography, and transdisciplinary methodologies. Education: BSc (Sydney), BA(Hons) (Queensland), BArch(Hons) (Newcastle), PhD (UTS) Key Collaborations: University of Southern Queensland, University of Technology Sydney, ResearchGate Palmer’s research explores the intersection of Indigenous resurgence, environmental ethics, and futures studies. She has led projects like the Surat Aboriginal Corporation’s Indigenous Cultural Trail and developed evaluation strategies for heritage initiatives. Her work emphasizes the role of storytelling, trauma narratives, and multispecies entanglements in addressing sustainability challenges. She has collaborated with institutions in Australia, Indonesia, and the UK, contributing to transdisciplinary frameworks for tackling wicked problems. Palmer’s recent publications examine environmental law reform, climate crisis responses, and the role of art in reimagining human-nonhuman relations. Scientific Awards: Endeavour Fellowship (2008) Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship (2007) Elizabeth Munro Scholarship (1992) Her methodological innovations include using life stories and ethnographic practices to understand resilience, adaptation, and ethical engagement in post-disaster and climate-affected contexts. She is also a registered architect in Queensland, informing her spatial and design perspectives in housing and sustainability research.

Alfonso Montuoriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creativity
• Complexity
• Transdisciplinarity
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Alfonso Montuori, Ph.D., is a Professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies in the School of Consciousness and Transformation , where he teaches courses on Transdisciplinarity, Creativity and Personal Transformation, Transformative Leadership, and Planetary Consciousness. A polymath with a transnational background—he was born in the Netherlands to an Italian father and Dutch mother and raised in Lebanon, Greece, and England—Montuori combines academic rigor with artistic practice as an active musician (saxophone, flute, electronic wind instrument) and founder of Banana Records. Education : Ph.D. from Saybrook Institute, MIPS from Monterey Institute of International Studies, and B.A. from University of London Research : His work spans Complexity, Creativity, Epistemology, Future Studies, Leadership, and Human Possibilities, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches and postnormal times Publications : Author of Integrative Transdisciplinarity (in press) and co-editor of Routledge Handbook for Creative Futures , with over 20 recent publications Global Engagement : Has lectured at Central South University (China), Miami University (USA), and Sapienza University of Rome (Italy) Artistic Career : Active musician since the 1970s, collaborating with artists like Roy Hargrove and his wife Kitty Margolis