جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sean Bechhoferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Web
• Ontologies
• Knowledge Representation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sean Bechhofer is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manchester, specializing in teaching and scholarship. His research focuses on Semantic Web technologies, ontologies, knowledge representation, and linked data. He has held roles including Discipline Head of Education for Computer Science (2019–2023) and contributed to projects like the Information Management Group and WF4EVER initiative. Education: BSc Mathematics from the University of Bristol (1988), postgraduate work in Category Theory at the University of Manchester. Research interests include ontology engineering, semantic web languages, and workflow preservation. He co-developed the OWL API and contributed to standards like SKOS and the Research Object Model. Teaching responsibilities include courses on Operating Systems, Computational Thinking, and Algorithms. Key projects include the SCAPE preservation framework and myExperiment workflow repository. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals through contributions to Digital Futures and data science initiatives.

Ken Zolotمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Entrepreneurship
• Technology Commercialization
• Innovation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ken Zolot is a Senior Lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Professor of Creative Entrepreneurship at Berklee College of Music . He is affiliated with MIT's Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Mechanical Engineering departments, as well as Berklee's Music Business/Management department. Education Master of Science in Management of Technology, MIT Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Syracuse University Research and Teaching Ken Zolot specializes in entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and innovation. His work focuses on transforming academic research into startups through programs like MIT's Innovation Teams (I-teams) and courses such as The Founder's Journey , Designing Virtual Worlds , and How to Change the World . He also contributes to mobile application development and social entrepreneurship education. Scientific Awards and Recognition Senior Fellow, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (2009) Mashable's "15 People Shaping Boston's Tech Scene" (2010s) Professional Roles and Contributions Zolot founded the Innovation Teams Initiative at MIT's Deshpande Center and co-created courses with institutions like MIT CSAIL, Harvard, and MIT Solve. He serves on Berklee's Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship (BerkleeICE) steering committee. As a serial entrepreneur, he co-founded Rethink Robotics, Egenera, and Meach Cove Capital, and advises organizations like TechStars, MassChallenge, and FIRST Robotics. His work bridges academia, industry, and social innovation.

Nurbay Irmakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metaphysics
• Bioethics
• Ontology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Nurbay Irmak is an active academic specializing in Metaphysics and Bioethics, with a Ph.D. from the University of Miami, USA. He teaches courses such as Introduction to Philosophy, Bioethics, Ontology, and Metaphysics of Art Objects, indicating a strong engagement with both theoretical and applied philosophy. His research interests focus on: Metaphysics of abstract artifacts Philosophy of language and art Medical and professional ethics Ontological debates in science and technology Authorship and creation in the age of AI His recent publications (2021–2024) reflect a consistent trajectory in analytic metaphysics and bioethics, particularly exploring the nature of artifacts, musical works, and ethical challenges in healthcare. There is a noticeable integration of traditional philosophical inquiry with contemporary issues such as generative AI and digital ontology. He has led significant research projects funded by TÜBİTAK and BAP, including studies on the right to refuse medical treatment in Turkey and the metaphysics of abstract artifacts. While no scientific awards are listed, his work appears in top-tier journals like Synthese , Erkenntnis , and Journal of Medical Ethics . Prof. Irmak serves as the Third Year Advisor, suggesting an active role in student mentorship. He maintains an office (JF510) and holds regular office hours, indicating ongoing academic presence. Affiliation details such as university, school, and department are not specified in the provided text.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sound and Music Computing
• Multisensory User Experience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nuno Correia is an Associate Professor in Digital Transformation at Tallinn University , with affiliations including Aalto University (visiting lecturer) and ITI/LARSyS (associated researcher). He holds a PhD in Art and Design in New Media from Aalto University (2013) and has taught at multiple institutions globally since 2000. Research Interests : Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Sound and Music Computing, Multisensory User Experience, Media Art and Design. His work bridges interactive technology with dance, digital art, and AI applications, focusing on performance ecologies, screen scores, and VR environments. Scientific Awards : Best paper award at ACM DIS 2022 Tallinn University best article in exact sciences 2022 Recent Trends in Articles : 2024 papers on AI-driven dance interaction; 2023 work on multisensory feedback systems; 2022 studies on body mapping and composite animation; 2021 contributions to hackathons, screen scores, and VR design; 2020 projects on live motion capture and glitch workflows. Creative Contributions : Co-founder of SIIDS symposium; organizes art-science residencies (e.g., Bio Elektron, MODINA project); collaborates with Eesti Kontsert on brain-wave visualization performances.

• Internet of Things
• Assisted Living Environments
• Smart Sensors
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Mariana Catela Jacob Rodrigues is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Digital Technologies at Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon and an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Telecommunications – IUL, where she works within the Instrumentation and Measurements Group. She holds a PhD in Information Technologies and Systems from Iscte, completed in 2024, following a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Computer Engineering from the same institution. Her research interests span a multidisciplinary range of topics, including: Internet of Things (IoT) Assisted Living Environments Smart Sensors and Wearable Devices Cardiorespiratory and Physiological Monitoring Environmental and Air Quality Monitoring Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Mobile Application Development Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on the integration of sensor technologies and AI for health and environmental applications. Her work frequently involves the development and evaluation of unobtrusive monitoring systems in ambient assisted living contexts, with specific attention to indoor localization, fall detection, and the impact of environmental stimuli—such as lighting and music—on autonomic nervous system responses. Much of her research is published in IEEE conferences and journals related to instrumentation, sensors, and medical measurements. Her scientific achievements include: Best Student Paper Award at the IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications (2022) ISTA Top Talent 2018-2019 (awarded in 2020) Best Student Paper Award at the 2nd International Symposium on Sensing and Instrumentation in IoT Era (2019) Mariana Rodrigues is actively involved in academic service and outreach. She has served on the organizing committees of multiple scientific events, including the International Symposium on Sensing and Instrumentation in IoT Era and several summer schools on Smart Systems for Ambient Assisted Living. She currently holds leadership positions in IEEE, serving as Chair of the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group and the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society Chapter at Iscte. She has also contributed to science communication through events like the ISCTE Summer School on “Healthy and Sustainable Environment.”

Marusa Levstekمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Music Education
• Psychology of Social Change
• Immersive Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marusa Levstek is a Research Fellow in Technology & Culture at the Department of Media Arts, Royal Holloway, University of London. Her work bridges psychology, sociology, and technology, focusing on inclusive music practices for social change and immersive technologies for environmental behavior modification. Education: She holds a PhD in Psychology/Sociology from the University of Sussex (2022), with a thesis titled 'Our Future Music: Psychology of Social Change Through Marginalised Young People’s Engagement with Inclusive Group Music-Making Activities.' Research Interests: She investigates how music education impacts marginalized youth empowerment, virtual reality's role in cultural participation, and augmented reality's potential in pro-environmental behavior campaigns. Her work is strongly aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education quality and climate action. Her recent studies include analyzing music's influence on secondary education outcomes, virtual group music-making during pandemic lockdowns, and multisensory VR experiences at the Royal Opera House. Cross-sector collaborations include projects with environmental scientists (e.g., Green Planet AR) and arts institutions. The 2023 presentation 'Changing people’s minds with immersive technology' gained significant attention, referenced in 1 patent and covered by 4 news outlets.

Cynthia Liemمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Classical Music
• Knowledge Engineering
• Music Information Retrieval
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cynthia Liem is an Associate Professor at the Multimedia Computing Group of Delft University of Technology, uniquely bridging classical music and computer science. Her interdisciplinary career includes dual master’s degrees in classical piano performance and computer science, as well as a PhD in Music Information Retrieval (MIR). She focuses on making information accessible while addressing systemic blind spots in AI, data quality, and annotation practices, with applications in classical music, library domains, and fair hiring. Liem also advocates for ethical AI through public debates, notably analyzing algorithmic bias in the childcare benefits scandal. Key Roles: Associate Professor (TU Delft), Co-founder of ICT Next Generation (ICTng) Expertise: Music Information Retrieval, Responsible Artificial Intelligence, Data Validity Research Interests: Liem’s work examines how AI systems can better accommodate nuanced domains like classical music, where traditional metadata frameworks (e.g., artist, album) fail to capture multi-movement compositions and interpretive differences. She extends this to broader societal challenges, including fair data-driven decision-making and reducing translational barriers between technical and non-technical disciplines. Scientific Awards: Google Scholarship for PhD Research Advisory & Societal Impact: Liem actively engages in public discourse on algorithmic accountability and co-founded ICTng to amplify junior ICT academics' voices in national policy discussions. Her career reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical technology design.

Shohei Moriمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Augmented Reality
• Diminished Reality
• Human-Centered Visual Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shohei Mori is a Junior Research Group Leader at the Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VISUS) within the University of Stuttgart. His work centers on computational Mediated Reality , integrating Augmented Reality (AR) and Diminished Reality (DR) to advance human-centered visual computing applications. Key Research Areas: Mediated Reality, Visual Computing, and Computational Photography Applications: Education, Entertainment Technology, and Cinematography Recent publications highlight his focus on neural rendering techniques, RGB-D inpainting methodologies, and addressing reproducibility challenges in immersive technologies. Collaborations with researchers like Dieter Schmalstieg and Denis Kalkofen underscore interdisciplinary efforts in both technical innovation and educational applications. Dr. Mori’s contributions to AR/DR include: Developing Neural Bokeh for cinematographic mixed reality effects Advancing DeepDR for structure-aware scene editing Proposing frameworks to resolve replication issues in DR research Creative educational tools like the AR Hero guitar tutorial system

• German Studies
• Austrian Literature
• Literary Networks
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Straub is a part-time lecturer and researcher in German Studies, currently affiliated with the University of Vienna and the University of Salzburg. He holds a PhD and Master’s in German Studies from the University of Vienna and has held project leadership and research positions at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Danube University Krems, and the University of Vienna. His academic work centers on Austrian literature, intermediality, and digital humanities. PhD in German Studies, University of Vienna (2001) Mag. in German Studies, University of Vienna (1991) His research interests include Austrian post-war literature, digital scholarly editions, intermediality, and literary networks. He is particularly known for his work on Werner Kofler, Hans Weigel, and Elisabeth Löcker. His work bridges traditional literary scholarship with digital innovation, especially in annotated and multimedia editions. The most recent publications reflect a strong focus on annotated editions, intermedial analysis (especially between literature, music, and radio), and the role of key cultural mediators in post-war Austria. His scholarly output combines monographs, journal articles, and digital interactive resources, showing a clear trajectory toward digital and collaborative humanities. Wolfgang Straub has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He has led multiple externally funded research projects, primarily through the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), including the annotated complete works of Werner Kofler and studies on remigration and literary networks. While no formal advisees are listed, his collaborative projects involve significant team-based research. He contributes extensively as an editor, writer, and project leader. He leads the Forschungsplattform Werner Kofler and has been involved in creating digital research environments and interactive editions, particularly through FWF-funded projects. His work often involves interdisciplinary teams focused on digital publishing, textual scholarship, and literary history.

Nikki Moranمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Music as social interaction
• Situated cognition
• Performance research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nikki Moran serves as Senior Lecturer in Music and Subject Area Director of Education at the University of Edinburgh's Reid School of Music within Edinburgh College of Art. Her interdisciplinary work bridges musicology, psychology, and ethnography with focus on musical performance as social interaction. Her educational background includes: PhD in Measuring Musical Meaning: analysing communication in embodied musical behaviour (Open University, 2007) MMus in Interaction in and as North Indian classical music (University of Cambridge, 2002) Bachelor of Music (City University London, 2001) Research interests center on situated cognition in musical performance, examining interpersonal processes among North Indian instrumentalists, jazz improvisers, and classical ensembles. Her current RSE Personal Research Fellowship (2024-5) investigates accompaniment as creative-relational interaction through musical ethnographies. Methodologically, she combines ethnography, motion capture, and experimental design to explore non-verbal communication in musical contexts. Her publication trends reveal growing emphasis on ecological perspectives in music cognition, interdisciplinary methodology, and critical examination of scientific discourse. Recent work increasingly engages with AI-mediated interaction and planetary-scale sonic thinking. Award recognition includes: Finalist: 2022 Open Education Awards for Excellence As lead author of the University of Edinburgh's Coursera MOOC Fundamentals of Music Theory (300,000+ learners), she has transformed music education access. She supervises PhD candidates through the Musical Situations study group and serves as incoming Editor-in-Chief of Psychology of Music. External roles include External Examiner at Queen's University Belfast and former President of the International Society for Interdisciplinary Musicology. Her Musical Situations study group (co-led with Una MacGlone) fosters interdisciplinary collaboration within the Edinburgh Futures Institute's 'Creativity, AI, and the Human' cluster, connecting researchers across cognitive science, ethnomusicology, and digital humanities.

• Semantic Web
• Linked Data
• Cultural Heritage
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Annastiina Ahola is a Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science , specializing in Semantic Web technologies and their applications in Digital Humanities. She contributes to projects like BookSampo and OperaSampo , bridging cultural heritage data with modern computational methods. Her research integrates Semantic Web , Linked Data , and Cultural Heritage to develop tools and frameworks for analyzing Finnish fiction literature and historical music theater performances. The ArtSampo , ConfermentSampo , and Sampo-UI projects highlight her work in creating semantic portals and enriching metadata for art collections. Her publications demonstrate a focus on Knowledge Graphs , Data Analytics , and User Interface Design within Digital Humanities. While no scientific awards are documented in this dataset, her collaborative efforts with researchers like Eero Hyvönen and Heikki Rantala underscore her interdisciplinary impact.

Henrik Wimeliusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Information Systems
• Digital Transformation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henrik Wimelius is an Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, Umeå University . His research focuses on digital entrepreneurship, technology renewal, and innovation networks. He has extensively studied Spotify's platform growth and digital transformation dynamics. Research Themes : Digital Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Digital Transformation, Platform Growth Key Collaborations : Active in the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation Recent publications address volatile digital markets, paradoxical technology renewal, and scalable platform strategies. His work bridges business and computer science, emphasizing innovation ecosystems and digital disruption . Contact: Email: henrik.wimelius@umu.se Office: MIT.F.432, MIT building, Campustorget 5, Umeå

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Martins de Matos is an Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Universidade de Lisboa , and a senior researcher at INESC-ID Lisbon within the Human Language Technology Lab . With a career spanning over three decades, he has taught subjects such as Compilers and Object-Oriented Programming since 1993. His research focuses on Natural Language Engineering , Automatic Natural Language Generation , Music Information Retrieval , and Machine Learning Applications in Healthcare . Education: B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (IST, 1990) M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (IST, 1995) on object-oriented programming in distributed systems Ph.D. in Systems and Computer Science (IST, 2005) on automatic natural language generation Research Interests: His work bridges Natural Language Processing and Computational Music Analysis , with applications in Health Informatics . He investigates semantic frame induction, dialog act recognition, and multimodal systems for chronic pain assessment, Alzheimer's detection, and music generation. His recent articles explore cross-modal retrieval, deep learning for pain narratives, and embodied semantics via fMRI. Scientific Contributions: He has published over 161 works, including 15 recent articles on chronic pain datasets, dialog act recognition, and music-language correlations. His awards include Senior Member status in ACM (SIGMM, SIGIR) and IEEE (Signal Processing Society, Computer Society) , and membership in the Order of Portuguese Engineers . Advising & Collaborations: He has supervised 111 doctoral and master's theses, mentoring students in topics like Visual Story Generation , Music Summarization , and Health Informatics . He collaborates with institutions such as IBM Research , Northwestern University's Feinberg School , and Universidade de Lisboa .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Sound Design
• Embodied Music Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Balandino Di Donato is a Lecturer in interactive audio at Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing Engineering and the Built Environment. His research focuses on soundscapes in mountaineering environments and embodied human-computer interaction in music. He led AHRC-funded projects on Sound Design Pipeline for Cross-platform 360 Virtual Productions BSL in Embodied Music Interaction and chaired the Audio Mostly 2023 conference. Education includes a 2021 PhD from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (Birmingham City University) in Designing Embodied Human-Computer Interactions in Music Performance . Prior academic roles featured collaborations with Goldsmiths (ERC BioMusic project), De Montfort University (Creative AI Dataset), and University of Leicester (INCITE project). Research spans Mountain soundscape analysis Accessible audio-visual-haptic systems Biosignal-driven musical instruments 360 audio design British Sign Language integration Interactive sound art installations Scientific achievements include Biennale awards (2018, 2019) Audio Mostly steering committee Conference chair and session roles EPSRC and AHRC grant reviewer

• Platform Governance
• Influencer Culture
• User Practices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Taylor Annabell is a postdoctoral researcher at Utrecht University School of Law, affiliated with the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law and the Governing the Digital Society focus area. She contributes to the ERC Starting Grant HUMANads project, collaborating across legal, computer science, and media studies disciplines to examine platform governance and creator economies. PhD from King’s College London MSc in Communication Studies from Auckland University of Technology Former Research Associate at University of Leeds and Sheffield Research Themes : Her work interrogates platform society , focusing on: Platform governance mechanisms Influencer monetization practices Digital memory work through Spotify/Instagram User-agent interactions with algorithmic systems Legal frameworks for platform accountability Discursive constructions in digital spaces Recent Publications : 2025 articles span TikTok monetization ethics, influencer labor rights, memory assemblages, and DSA compliance challenges. Earlier works (2019-2023) analyze postcolonial commemoration, pandemic memory practices, and digital cultural identity. Methodological Expertise : Employs ethnography, narrative inquiry, scroll-back methodology, and policy analysis. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Europe, including ERC-funded researchers and EU Commission consultants.