جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sharon Stroverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Telecommunications Policy
• Digital Divide
• Rural Broadband Deployment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sharon Strover is the Philip G. Warner Regents Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, holding a dual affiliation in the School of Journalism and Media and the Department of Radio-Television-Film. Her research focuses on telecommunications policy, digital inequality, artificial intelligence ethics, and rural broadband strategies. She co-directs the Technology and Information Policy Institute, a hub for interdisciplinary policy research. Strover earned her degrees in communication studies, with a career spanning over three decades. She has held visiting scholar positions at institutions worldwide, including the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Stockholm University. Her work is supported by grants from the USDA, FCC, European Union, and tech companies like Google and Facebook. Her research examines how technology shapes communities—particularly rural areas—through studies on broadband's economic impact, disinformation strategies, and public library roles in digital inclusion. Key themes include bridging the digital divide, ethical AI governance, and the interplay between technology and social capital. Strover teaches courses on communication law, technology's cultural impacts, and AI ethics. Her recent publications analyze local surveillance policies, smart city frameworks, and the role of libraries in mitigating digital inequities. She collaborates internationally, contributing policy insights to governments and NGOs.

Mark Warnerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Information Security
• Social Computing
• Online Harms Reduction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Warner is a Lecturer in Information Security at University College London (UCL), part of the Information Security Research Group. His work bridges computer science with psychology and sociology to address online harms such as cyberbullying, misinformation spread, and child abuse. Previously, he held roles in digital forensics and policing over 10 years. He supervises PhD students researching topics like online privacy and community-based surveillance. Current projects include developing triage tools for police and investigating usable privacy in female health apps (Google Faculty Award-funded). His research also explores HIV status disclosure in dating apps and the impact of non-disclosure in social platforms. Education : PhD in Computer Science (UCL, 2020), MSc in Security Management (University of Portsmouth, 2016). Key Research Interests : Social computing technologies, technology-crime intersections, online privacy, and proactive content moderation systems. He has secured grants from ESRC (£550k), REPHRAIN, and Google. Publications : Focus on online behavior, privacy, and harm reduction in digital spaces. Recent work analyzes toxicity detection algorithms and misinformation dynamics within families. Awards : Google Faculty Award (2023), multiple REPHRAIN and ESRC grants. Grants & Projects : Includes the TRIAGE project (ESRC), UseCRT (REPHRAIN), and CSAC dataset development. He also chairs CHI Understanding People committees.

• Design Theory
• Philosophy of Technology
• Algorithmic Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Betti Marenko is a transdisciplinary theorist and academic currently serving as Reader in Design and Techno-Digital Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, where she also leads Contextual Studies for Product and Industrial Design. She simultaneously holds the position of WRHI Specially Appointed Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology from the University of East London, and a BA (Hons) from Universita di Urbino, Italy. She is fluent in Italian, with full professional proficiency. Marenko's research spans process philosophies, design studies, and critical technologies, with a particular focus on algorithmic culture, digital uncertainty, and future studies. Her work investigates the relationships between design, society, and culture, and their role in shaping futures through transdisciplinary approaches that bridge philosophy, design, and technology critique. She develops speculative and pragmatic interventions that mobilize design practice to address contemporary challenges. Her publication record reveals consistent engagement with themes of techno-animism, hybrid ecologies, and the implications of planetary computation. Recent work shows increasing focus on uncertainty frameworks, the politics of algorithmic systems, and the development of alternative methodologies for engaging with technological futures. Her research demonstrates a trajectory from earlier work on body modification to contemporary concerns with digital materiality and speculative design. As Principal Investigator for the Erasmus+ project FUEL4Design [Future Education and Literacy for Designers], she develops curriculum innovation tools for teaching futures to designers. She is currently completing a monograph titled 'The Power of Maybes. Between Prediction and Potential in Algorithmic Culture,' which examines how algorithmic governmentality shapes knowledge-production and modes of existence. Marenko serves as Associate Editor of the journal Design and Culture and has co-edited significant volumes including 'Designing Smart Objects in Everyday Life' (Bloomsbury 2021) and 'Deleuze and Design' (Edinburgh University Press 2015), which established new theoretical frameworks for design practice and research.

Kelly Best Lazarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sedimentology
• Coastal Geology
• Geoscience Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelly Best Lazar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education and the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University. She holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from The Ohio State University (2014), an M.S. in Geology from East Carolina University (2010), and a B.S. in Geology from North Carolina State University (2007). Her research spans sedimentology, coastal geology, and geoscience education, focusing on Quaternary environmental change, hurricane history reconstruction, ocean acidification, and broadening participation in STEM. Dr. Lazar also leads initiatives in virtual reality field experiences and experiential learning to enhance geoscience education. Her professional experience includes roles at Clemson since 2018, a postdoctoral fellowship (2016–2018), and prior teaching/research positions at The Ohio State University and Capital University. She is actively involved in professional organizations like the Geological Society of America and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Lazar’s research has produced over 40 refereed publications and conference presentations, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and student-centered pedagogy. Key contributions include developing the GeoXploration mobile app and advancing VR tools for geoscience education. She has secured multiple NSF grants totaling over $3M, including leadership in projects like BASIC Needs and PROSPECT S-STEM. Her awards include the 2019 CNSF Exhibition invitation and QRM Scholar recognition (2021–2022). Lazar advises numerous graduate students, focusing on geoscience education and coastal systems. She actively promotes diversity in STEM through outreach programs and serves on university-wide committees, including the Faculty Senate and Global Engagement initiatives.

• Social Media in Political Conflicts
• Human-Computer Interaction
• ICT for Social Activism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Konstantin Aal is a researcher at the Department of Business Informatics and New Media within the Faculty of Information Systems and New Media at the University of Siegen, Germany. Having joined the university in 2012 after completing his studies in Business Informatics there, Dr. Aal has established himself as a prominent researcher at the intersection of technology, social activism, and human-computer interaction. Dr. Aal's educational background is rooted in Business Informatics at the University of Siegen, where he also completed his major dissertation on the social platform come_NET and its use by children as part of the come_IN project. His academic journey reflects a consistent focus on the social implications of technology. His research interests span several critical areas in contemporary socio-technical studies. Dr. Aal investigates how social media platforms are used in political conflicts and activism, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, with specific attention to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and content moderation practices. He also explores human-technology interaction in contexts of aging and dementia care, human-wildlife conflict, and the digital transformation of rural communities. His work consistently emphasizes participatory design approaches, ethical considerations in technology development, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in global technology deployments. Dr. Aal's publication record shows a strong trajectory of impactful research, with particular emphasis on understanding how marginalized communities appropriate technology for their needs. His recent work on the "PlurAIverse" concept expands design paradigms for artificial intelligence to be more inclusive and culturally sensitive, while his ethnographic work in conflict zones reveals critical insights about digital activism under surveillance. Member of the research team for iStoppFalls (fall prevention for elderly) Contributor to multiple EU-funded projects on digital inclusion and socio-informatics Active participant in the Socio-Informatics research program at the University of Siegen Dr. Aal's work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, often developing technologies in close collaboration with community stakeholders. His approach emphasizes "grounded design" - developing technological solutions that emerge from deep understanding of local practices and needs.

Yael Bennمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Numerical Cognition
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Psychology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yael Benn is a Senior Lecturer and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion co-lead at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research bridges cognitive neuroscience, social psychology, and clinical applications, focusing on numerical cognition, information processing, and digital behavior change interventions. She holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Strathclyde and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Sheffield. Benn's work examines how numerical information processing affects decision-making and health behaviors, with projects including smart algorithms for behavior monitoring, numerical deficits after brain injury, and digital food environments. She serves on editorial boards for Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Neuroscience , and holds memberships in the Mathematical Cognition Society and British Association of Cognitive Neuroscience. Her teaching spans cognitive psychology, educational psychology, and neurocognitive development. Benn actively promotes public engagement as a STEM Ambassador and contributes to policy discussions on technology ethics and health numeracy.

Kenneth Haggertyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Library and Information Science
• Digital Initiatives
• Open Access Publishing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth Haggerty is Associate Dean for Innovation and Scholarly Engagement and Associate Professor at the University of Memphis Libraries. He provides leadership for institutional repositories, open access journal publishing, open educational resources, strategic planning, and digital initiatives. His administrative responsibilities include oversight of the Digital Commons platform and scholarly engagement programs. Education includes: Ph.D. in Information Science & Learning Technologies, University of Missouri (2016) M.L.I.S. in Library & Information Science, University of Alabama (2011) B.A. in History, Rhodes College (2009) Research focuses on transformative approaches in library science, including digital resource integration, open educational models, information literacy pedagogy, and usability of library systems. His work critically examines how libraries adapt to technological change while maintaining core educational values. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on digital innovation in academic libraries, with recurring themes in open access publishing (21% of works), information literacy instruction (29%), and usability/digital interface design (21%). Recent scholarship shows increased emphasis on institutional repository management and open educational resources.

Christopher G. Wrightمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• STEM Equity
• Engineering Education
• Racial Identity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christopher G. Wright is Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and PhD Program Director in Drexel University's School of Education. His research investigates equity in STEM education through frameworks like culturally sustaining pedagogies, with focus on identity formation for underrepresented groups in engineering contexts. Research examines racial and gender equity in engineering education, identity development in STEM, and culturally responsive teaching practices. Recent publications analyze teacher identity formation, counter-narratives of Black female educators, and engineering design pedagogy in urban elementary settings. Articles consistently explore themes of racial equity, identity negotiation, and transformative learning environments. Education: PhD (Tufts University) MS (University of Maryland) B Arch (Hampton University) Funded Grants: Workshop for Writing Grants for Early Career Scholars in STEM and Learning Sciences Focused on Racial Equity (NSF #2133577) Collaborative Research: Using Culturally Sustaining Learning Environments to Explore Computational Learning & Identity (NSF #1842272) CAREER: Investigating the Engineering Expansive Learning Spaces for Boys of Color (NSF #1554194)

Swapna Gottipatiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Swapna Gottipati is a Full-time Associate Professor of Information Systems (Education) and Associate Dean (Undergraduate Education) at the School of Computing and Information Systems , Singapore Management University . Holding a PhD from SMU (2014) , she specializes in text analytics, education technology, and digital business. Current focus areas: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Technology-Enhanced Learning Interdisciplinary applications: Health Informatics, Social Media Analytics Research Interests span text analytics, opinion mining, curriculum analytics, and digital transformation. She applies machine learning and data mining to educational systems, business processes, and health domains. Scientific Contributions: 2016 Best Paper Award (AIS SIG-ED) 2016 MOE TRF Grant 2017-2020 Conference Best Paper Nominations 2013 Best Paper Finalist (CIKM) Academic Leadership includes: Director of Undergraduate Education Co-developer of SMU-X pedagogy Founder of MyCompetencies mobile platform Organizer of curriculum analytics workshops Grant Projects include the Learning Analytics on Qualitative Student Feedback system (MOE TRF 2016) and ICDL-funded digital literacy studies. She has delivered 12+ invited talks on digital transformation in education and industry.

Tian Hongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systems Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Cancer Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tian Hong is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Texas at Dallas , with a joint appointment as Research Associate Professor at the Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville . His research focuses on systems biology, bioinformatics, cancer biology, and mathematical biology , particularly the plasticity and heterogeneity of epithelial and immune cells during development and cancer progression . He develops computational and mathematical models for gene regulatory networks, pattern formation, and dynamical systems. Education : PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from Virginia Tech; MS in Bioinformatics from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; BS in Biological Sciences from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Previous Appointments : Associate Professor (2023–2024) and Assistant Professor (2017–2023) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His recent publications explore noncoding RNA-driven oscillations , Turing pattern formation without feedback , and epithelial-mesenchymal transitions using single-cell transcriptomics and mathematical modeling . He has received the Professional Promise in Research and Creative Achievement Award (2024) and the Transdisciplinary Team Science Fellow (2009). His work is funded by NIH grants including R35GM149531 (PI) and R01GM140462 (completed PI). Dr. Hong advises PhD and Master’s students and collaborates with researchers at the Center for Systems Biology, UT Dallas . His lab ( link ) actively seeks undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers interested in interdisciplinary computational biology .

Emily Kangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Statistics
• Environmental Statistics
• Data Assimilation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emily Kang is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cincinnati, where she leads the Group on Data Analytics and Decision Sciences (GDADS). Her research develops statistical methodologies for spatial and spatio-temporal data, with applications in environmental science, climate modeling, and remote sensing. Kang specializes in hierarchical Bayesian models, data assimilation techniques, and scalable algorithms for large environmental datasets. Her work includes developing the EcoPro framework for ecological projections using Earth system models and remote sensing data, creating statistical downscaling methods for climate variables, and designing visualization tools for global environmental data on multi-resolution grids. Kang received the American Statistical Association's ENVR Early Investigator Award for contributions to environmental statistics. Current projects focus on neighborhood-scale extreme heat projections, coral reef habitability under climate change, and recursive co-kriging models for multi-fidelity spatial data. Her research advances uncertainty quantification in remote sensing products and climate impact assessments.

Guy Lacroixمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Categorization Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Guy Lacroix is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department at Carleton University, within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Université de Montréal. His research focuses on cognitive psychology, particularly categorization processes, learning mechanisms, and the intersection of psychology with educational practices. Current research explores topics such as handwritten vs. typed notes' impact on learning, psychological science perception among students, and the 'uncanny valley' phenomenon in digital human likenesses. His academic contributions span experimental psychology, with publications in journals like Journal of Writing Research , Memory & Cognition , and Computers in Human Behavior . He has advised numerous students on projects related to cognitive and educational psychology. Lacroix's work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in education and technology. He is based in the Loeb Building (Office A311) and can be reached at guy.lacroix@carleton.ca.

Luke Tredinnickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Culture
• Digital History
• Information Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Luke Tredinnick is a Reader in Media, Information, and Communications at London Metropolitan University, serving as Course Leader for the Media and Communications BSc program. He holds editorial roles for the Sage journal Business Information Review and the Edinburgh University Press journal Journal of Library and Information History . His academic background includes a BA in English and American Literature from the University of Kent, an MSc in Information Science from City University London, and a PhD in Media and Communications from London Metropolitan University. His research focuses on digital culture, digital history, and information theory, with specializations in post-structuralist methodologies and semiotics. Tredinnick has authored three books, including Digital Information Culture (2008) and Digital Information Contexts (2006), and has published widely on topics such as complexity theory, artificial intelligence, information security, and social media. He is a member of the Media, Culture, and Communications Association (MECCSA) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Tredinnick’s recent work examines trends in information warfare, ubiquitous information systems, and the evolving role of technology in business contexts. His contributions to the field span academic publications, editorial leadership, and keynote presentations on digital transformation and ethical information practices.

Ravinder Barnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Policy
• Criminology
• Racial and Ethnic Inequalities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ravinder Barn is Professor of Social Policy and Head of Department at the Department of Law and Criminology, Royal Holloway, University of London. She co-directs the Gender, Families and Children Research Cluster and serves as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Her work bridges social policy, sociology, social work, and criminology with policy-relevant research. Current affiliations: Royal Holloway, University of London Research clusters: Gender, Families and Children; Digital Organisation and Society Her research focuses on racial/ethnic and gender inequalities, particularly in child welfare, migrant family dynamics, and gender-based violence. She employs mixed-methods approaches and has secured funding from major UK and international organizations including ESRC, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, and European Union. Current projects address transracial adoption, early childhood education in Palestine, gender policing in India, and environmental impacts on child well-being in South Asia. Key collaborations include institutions across UK, Europe, India, Palestine, and South Africa. Recent articles examine REF2021 policy impacts, social media risks for youth, and justice access challenges for gender violence survivors in India. Scientific recognition includes: Reid Research Fund Award 2024 (£1,500) 2024 collaborative prize with international colleagues As principal investigator, she has secured grants from: Economic and Social Research Council Joseph Rowntree Foundation Social Tech Trust European Union Framework Programmes Her supervised PhD students now hold academic positions at institutions including University of Surrey, Brunel University, and Appalachian State University. She welcomes new PhD applicants in related fields.

• Educational Technology
• Digital Pedagogy
• Teacher Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Enda Donlon is an Associate Professor at Dublin City University's School of STEM Education, Innovation & Global Studies, part of the DCU Institute of Education. He specializes in ICT integration in education, digital technologies for teacher training, and AI in education. As APF leader for the AI and Emerging Technologies strand of DCU's Doctor of Education Programme, he drives innovation in educational technology. His professional roles include former presidency of the Educational Studies Association of Ireland (ESAI) and governance roles in European educational research bodies like EERA. Research interests focus on digital pedagogy, teacher professional development, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in education. He has received prestigious awards including the DCU President’s Award for Innovation (2014) and Excellence in Teaching (2021 team award). Enda contributes to academic governance through editorial roles in journals like International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education and Irish Educational Studies . His work bridges theory and practice, exploring topics such as cybersecurity professionals’ learning needs, pandemic-era academic collaboration, and AI’s role in reshaping educational landscapes. Ongoing projects include frameworks for computational thinking education and virtual/augmented reality applications in teacher training.