جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joseph Katzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerodynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Automotive Safety
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Joseph Katz is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU), part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, automotive safety, and propulsion systems. He holds a Ph.D. and DSc from Technion University, Israel. Professor Katz has received numerous awards, including multiple SDSU Outstanding Faculty Awards and a NASA Space Act Award for his work on the PMARC code. His research interests span internal combustion engines, heat transfer, wind tunnel measurements, naval propulsion, and UAV design. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, propulsion, fluid dynamics, and aerodynamics. Notable publications include books on Low-Speed Aerodynamics and Race-Car Aerodynamics . Education: Ph.D., DSc from Technion University, Israel Awards: Over a decade of SDSU Outstanding Faculty Awards, NASA Creative Development Awards Labs/Teams: Active in aerodynamics research groups at SDSU, focusing on automotive and UAV applications His advising and grants highlight contributions to automotive aerodynamics and fluid dynamics research. Ongoing work includes optimizing race car performance and exploring novel propulsion systems.

Patrick Bennettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Combinatorics
• Graph Theory
• Probabilistic Combinatorics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patrick Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization from Carnegie Mellon University and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Toronto prior to joining WMU in 2015. His research focuses on probabilistic and extremal combinatorics, specializing in randomized combinatorial algorithms for proving existence theorems about mathematical objects with specific properties. Dr. Bennett's research interests center on graph theory and combinatorial optimization, particularly using algorithmic approaches to solve fundamental problems in discrete mathematics. His work often employs probabilistic methods to achieve rigorous analysis of complex combinatorial structures. His publications predominantly explore combinatorial problems through advanced probabilistic methods and algorithmic frameworks, with consistent focus on Ramsey theory, graph coloring, random graph processes, and combinatorial game theory. The work demonstrates sophisticated applications of probability to extremal combinatorics problems. Awards: Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant (2016-2026) National Science Foundation Conference Grant (2017-2019) Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (2018-2019) He has supervised PhD candidate Ryan Cushman (graduated 2021) and founded the annual Lake Michigan Workshop in combinatorics. His research is funded by multiple grants from the Simons Foundation and National Science Foundation.

Peter Wolcottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Information Technology for Development
• Service Learning
• Assessment for Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Wolcott is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Information Science & Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona (1993). His research focuses on information technology for development, service learning, assessment in higher education, and student cognitive processes. He has authored numerous publications on ICT adoption by micro-enterprises, assessment frameworks, and educational technology. Teaching interests include data management and IT applications for development. Notable awards include the 2013 Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award (OTICA). His work bridges academic research with practical community engagement through service learning initiatives. Active in global IT diffusion studies, he has explored technology adoption challenges in developing economies and cultural impacts of digital media in education. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international teams on assessment culture projects and IT for development initiatives. His research often involves cross-cultural comparative studies, such as examining internet diffusion in India, Turkey, and Pakistan. Current projects emphasize integrating feedback mechanisms into student learning processes through innovative assessment methods.

Chris Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Engineering Education
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Mechanical Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Chris Rogers is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University School of Engineering and a Professor of Education at Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences. He serves as the John R. Beaver Professor and a CEEO Fellow , focusing on Engineering Education , Human-Robot Interaction , and Educational Robotics . His work bridges Mechanical Engineering with Artificial Intelligence and Music Engineering . Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (1989) MS in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University (1985) BSME, Stanford University (1984) Research Interests center on STEM Engagement , Educational Technology Development , and Teacher Professional Development . He designs tools like Smart Motors and LEGO-based platforms to enhance K-12 engineering education. His work explores Augmented Reality , Reinforcement Learning , and Accessible Makerspaces . Recent Publications demonstrate trends in Robotics Education , AI Integration , and Collaborative Learning Frameworks . Key themes include Low-Cost Hardware , K-12 AI Literacy , and Visual Instructional Design . Scientific Awards Tufts ASME 'Best Professor Award' Harry C. Bigglestone Award National Science Foundation Director’s Distinguished Teaching Scholar Award LabVIEW Programming Prize Robert Knapp Award for Best Paper (ASME) Grants and Projects include collaborations with LEGO Foundation , National Science Foundation , and Parametric Technology Corporation . His initiatives span Preparation for Indonesian STEM Education , Autism Therapy Robotics , and Novel Engineering-Literacy Integration . Labs & Outreach: As founding member of the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) , he develops global teacher training programs and tools like LEGOEngineering.com , impacting thousands of educators annually.

Alex Wheatleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Creative Writing
• Children's Literature
• Young Adult Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alex Wheatle MBE is a Lecturer in Creative Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in Writing for Children and Young Adults. He joined the institution in January 2018 and contributes to the MFA and MA programs in Creative Writing. His work focuses on urban narratives, multicultural experiences, and coming-of-age themes. Awarded MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) Wheatle’s research and creative output explore themes of identity, social inequality, and youth culture, often set against the backdrop of London’s urban landscape. His publications span novels, short stories, and collaborative works, blending literary fiction with accessible storytelling. His notable publications include Brixton Rock (1999), East of Acre Lane (2001), and the Crongton series. These works consistently address issues of race, class, and community through vivid, character-driven narratives. Key Awards: MBE (2020) Wheatle’s teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering young writers to craft authentic narratives rooted in diverse experiences. He has no listed grants or labs but maintains active engagement in literary communities through public readings and workshops.

Ruthann Robsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• Sexuality and Law
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruthann Robson is a University Distinguished Professor and Professor of Law at The City University of New York School of Law, where she has taught since 1990. Her research focuses on constitutional law, sexuality and law, and feminist legal theory. She is the author of numerous books, including *Dressing Constitutionally: Hierarchy, Sexuality, and Democracy* (2013) and *Lesbian (Out)Law* (1992), and co-editor of the *Constitutional Law Professors Blog*. Professor Robson is recognized for her innovative pedagogy and was featured among the 26 best law teachers in *What the Best Law Teachers Do* (Harvard UP, 2013). Her scholarly work bridges legal analysis with interdisciplinary perspectives, addressing topics such as same-sex marriage, judicial review, and the intersection of gender and legal norms. Robson’s creative works include novels, poetry, and essays that explore lesbian identity and feminist narratives. She has held leadership roles in academic organizations and contributed to public discourse on issues like sexual misconduct and pandemic governance. Award: Featured in *What the Best Law Teachers Do* (2013) Key Publications: Over 30 articles and 8 authored/edited books Professional Affiliations: CUNY School of Law, Constitutional Law Professors Blog Her recent scholarship critiques governmental responses to crises and examines the role of law in shaping sexual citizenship. Robson’s interdisciplinary approach integrates legal theory with creative writing, reflecting her commitment to accessible and transformative scholarship.

• AI Education
• Social Media Literacy
• Gamification in K-12 Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Pope is a Senior Researcher at the School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland. He actively contributes to AI education research, focusing on social media literacy, gamification in K-12 education, and pedagogical frameworks that cultivate data agency among children. His work spans projects like Generation AI (2017-present) and Technologies for Learning and Development (since 2017). nicolas.pope@uef.fi | +358 50 528 8449 University of Eastern Finland, School of Computing His research addresses critical gaps in children's understanding of data traces, profiling, and algorithmic biases in digital platforms. He develops interactive classroom games and no-code tools to demystify social media mechanics and generative AI for young learners. Recent work explores mixed reality remote learning and interdisciplinary approaches to increase diversity in computer science education. Key publications (2023-2025) include studies on gamified AI education, social media literacy frameworks, and bias-awareness tools for text-to-image generative AI. His projects often involve collaboration with Finnish schools and international research teams. Pope's work bridges technical AI concepts with pedagogical strategies to foster critical thinking about data-driven technologies among children.

Katie Jukesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Socio-Legal Studies
• Gender and Sexuality Law
• LGBTQI+ Rights
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Katie Jukes is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Law School, Manchester Metropolitan University, working part-time. Her academic background includes Modern Chinese Studies (University of Leeds), Area Studies (SOAS), and legal qualifications including the Common Professional Examination and Legal Practice Course. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education (Distinction) from BPP University and an MA in Creative Writing. Her research examines socio-legal issues including gender, sexuality, human rights, LGBTQI+ rights, legal ethics, and the intersection of law with language and creative pedagogy. She has contributed to human rights journalism as Editor and Contributor at EachOther.org, focusing on transgender rights, workplace discrimination, and historical LGBTQ+ narratives. Current projects include the Queer Judgments Project, reimagining legal decisions affecting queer lives through collaborative analysis of landmark cases. Her poetry incorporates legal themes, with works like 'Queen's Gambit Accepted' exploring structural power dynamics. Her teaching includes Professional Ethics on the Bar Training Course and Public Legal Education projects in the LLB program. She supervises LLM Legal Practice students and maintains active legal credentials as a non-practicing solicitor.

• Music Technology
• Interactive Music Systems
• Musical Expression and Gesture Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Teresa Nakra is a Professor and Director of Music & Technology at Stevens Institute of Technology’s School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Previously, she held roles as Professor of Music and Design at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her research focuses on musical expression, gesture analysis, and interactive systems, with notable contributions like the Conductor’s Jacket and the Digital Baton. She has collaborated with institutions like the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital on music & health initiatives. Education: PhD (2000) and MS (1996) in Media Arts & Sciences from MIT, BA (1992) in Music (magna cum laude) from Harvard University. Her 2024 book Constructing Music: Musical Explorations in Creative Coding (Oxford University Press) is a seminal work in the field. Research Interests: Quantifying conducting gestures for interactive systems, music technology education, health applications of music, and interdisciplinary collaboration between arts and sciences. Her work bridges music performance, computer science, and robotics, as seen in projects like conducting robots and museum installations. Articles highlight her focus on synchronous audience-conductor dynamics, immersive pedagogy, and robotics in music education. Awards include the Excellence in Technology Education Award (2008) and induction into Phi Kappa Phi (2018). Grants and Projects: Over $400K in funding for initiatives like TCNJ’s Center for Creative Technology, health communication projects with Colgate-Palmolive, and NSF grants for conducting robotics research. She advises on curriculum design at K-12 and university levels, including a 6th-grade music program in NJ. Labs/Teams: Founder of Immersion Music, Inc. (1999–2021), a nonprofit developing music technologies for artists and institutions. Current collaborations include a music & health design project with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

Massimo WARGLIENمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Behavior
• Cognitive Science
• Experimental Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Massimo Warglien is a retired Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Management. His research focuses on organizational behavior, cognitive science, and complex systems, with interdisciplinary work in economics, sociology, and digital humanities. He holds positions in multiple research institutes including the THE NEW INSTITUTE Centre for Environmental Humanities (NICHE), Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage, and Research Institute for Complexity. Warglien's academic career spans experimental studies on organizational dynamics, innovation processes, and language structures. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical methods, employing mathematical modeling and network analysis to explore topics like collaborative behavior, bias in decision-making, and historical discourse analysis. He has contributed to understanding collective performance through shared mental models and the application of cognitive architectures to organizational challenges. His research often intersects with contemporary issues such as pandemic-related scientific literature analysis (via tools like LDA2Net) and the study of partisan debates in digital contexts. Warglien maintains active involvement in interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing the interplay between human cognition and organizational systems. Publications highlight themes of innovation through conceptual combination, the emergence of labor division in experimental settings, and the application of swarm intelligence principles to organizational design. His work frequently appears in journals spanning economics, management science, and computational social science.

Ronja Trischlerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Work
• Media and Cultural Production
• Visuality and Materiality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ronja Trischler is a Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Sociology at TU Dortmund University. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Goethe University Frankfurt (2020) and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Siegen and Goethe University. Her research focuses on digital work, media and cultural production, and the materiality of sociotechnical practices. She is currently representing a professorship at Goethe University Frankfurt during the summer semester of 2025. Education : PhD in Sociology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2020) M.A. Cultural Studies, University of Leipzig (2014) M.A. Creative and Critical Analysis, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2013) B.A. Cultural Studies, University of Leipzig (2011) Research Interests : Her work explores digital labor practices, visual effects production, and the intersection of technology and society. She employs qualitative methodologies, including ethnography and trans-sequential analysis, to study cooperative work and material culture. Recent projects include investigations into hackathons as socio-technical rituals and the role of waiting in digital workflows. Teaching : She teaches courses on qualitative research methods, digital ethnography, and sociology of technology at TU Dortmund and previously at Goethe University. Topics include 'Ethnography of Infrastructure,' 'Digital Audiences,' and 'Body & Technology.' Labs/Teams : Her research often involves collaborations within interdisciplinary teams, such as the DFG Collaborative Research Center 1187 'Media of Cooperation.' She contributes to projects analyzing sociotechnical systems and digital materiality.

Maya Ackermanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Creativity
• Generative AI
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maya Ackerman serves as Associate Professor of Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering at Santa Clara University while concurrently leading WaveAI as CEO. This dual role positions her at the critical intersection of academic research and commercial AI innovation, specializing in computational creativity and human-AI collaboration systems. Her work focuses on transforming theoretical AI concepts into practical creative tools that empower users globally. Her research spans three interconnected domains: foundational clustering algorithms (2007-2014), computational creativity frameworks (2015-2020), and ethical human-AI collaboration (2021-present). Early work established theoretical properties of clustering paradigms published in NIPS and JMLR, while recent research develops musical AI systems like ALYSIA that enable accessible song creation. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical rigor with real-world impact, particularly in creative domains where AI augments rather than replaces human expression. Runner-up Best Paper Award (Association for Computational Creativity, 2017) Women in Tech Awards Data Scientist Finalist (2019) NSERC Alexander Bell Canadian Graduate Scholarship (2009-2012) First-Year Assistant Professor Award (Florida State University, 2015) Office of Naval Research grant ($400,000 for clustering research) As mentor, Ackerman has guided numerous graduate students through interdisciplinary projects combining computer science with creative arts, evidenced by asterisked co-authors on publications spanning musical AI, poetry generation, and therapeutic applications. Her WaveAI startup, serving millions globally with tools like LyricStudio, demonstrates successful research commercialization. Current work explores AI's role in bereavement support and gender bias mitigation, reflecting her commitment to socially impactful technology.

Judd Morrisseyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Poetry
• Computational Poetics
• Web Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Judd Morrissey is an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, affiliated with the Art and Technology Studies department. He earned a BA in Languages and Literature from Bard College (1997) and an MFA in Literary Arts from Brown University (2000). His work bridges digital art, computational poetics, and web-based creative practices, with performances at venues including Sonoscopia (Porto), Eyebeam (NYC), and Haus der Kulturen der Welt (Berlin). His research explores the intersection of language, technology, and interdisciplinary art forms, focusing on innovative applications of AI-generated texts, digital embroidery, and hypertext. He emphasizes self-directed creative inquiry and collaborative experimentation in his courses. Notable awards include the Creative Capital / Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant, a Fulbright Scholar Award, and support from the Illinois Arts Council. These honors highlight his contributions to digital and literary arts. Morrissey teaches courses such as Web Art , Poetic Systems , and Graduate Projects: Art & Technology , emphasizing technical skills (HTML, creative coding), conceptual frameworks, and professional practices in a networked art world.

• Design Process
• Community Engagement
• Digital Storytelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dylan Davis is a Lecturer and Manager of Multimedia Design at Swinburne University's School of Design and Architecture. His interdisciplinary work bridges design research, audio production, and electronic music composition. Research interests include: Design process innovation and community-centered methodologies Digital storytelling through interactive media Electronic music production, particularly acid house and techno genres AI-assisted creative workflows and generative music systems His scholarly output reflects a consistent exploration of technology-mediated creativity, with publications spanning computer music algorithms, community design practices, and electronic music history. Creative works frequently experiment with analog synthesizers (especially Roland TB-303 techniques) and explore the intersection of coding and composition.

Dimitrios Grammenosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Creative Thinking
• Learning through playing, making & coding
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dimitrios Grammenos is a Principal Researcher at the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) of the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), leading the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Laboratory. He specializes in Universal Design, Universal Access, and Ambient Intelligence. With a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Crete and an M.Sc./Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Kent, UK, he also holds a Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking certification. Affiliations: HCI Lab, ICS-FORTH. Education: B.Sc. (University of Crete), M.Sc./Ph.D. (University of Kent). His research focuses on Creative Thinking, Game Accessibility, and Interactive Systems for museums/public spaces. Notable achievements include the roboTwin award (2016), Interactive Wall Platinum Award (2014), and the ICS-FORTH Outstanding Contribution Award (2009). He has led projects like Macedonia from Fragments to Pixels and COMnPLAY SCIENCE, promoting informal science education. Grammenos designs workshops on creativity and delivers global talks on innovation. He authored The Orchestra of Colors and co-created the GDPR-themed interactive comic. His work bridges technology, education, and accessibility, emphasizing playful learning and inclusive design.