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William W. Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Neuro-Symbolic Reasoning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William W. Cohen is a Visiting Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Machine Learning Department and holds a 20%-time appointment at Google. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from Rutgers University in 1990 and has held roles at AT&T Bell Labs, Whizbang Labs, and CMU. His research focuses on machine learning, NLP, neuro-symbolic reasoning, and knowledge representation. Education: B.S. (Duke, 1984), PhD (Rutgers, 1990). Research Interests: Cohen's work spans question answering, NLP tasks, and neuro-symbolic systems. He emphasizes scalable reasoning methods and has contributed to systems like Never-Ending Learning (NELL) and knowledge graph construction. Recent efforts include improving large language model evaluation and retrieval-augmented generation. Awards: AAAI Fellow (2006), 2008 SIGMOD Test of Time Award, 2014 SIGIR Test of Time Award, 2023 Semantic Web Science Ten-Year Award. His work on subtopic retrieval (SIGIR 2003) and data integration (SIGMOD 1998) are foundational. Grants & Advising: Supervised over 50 students, including notable figures like Bhuwan Dhingra (now at Duke) and Zhilin Yang. Active in funding projects related to AI ethics, knowledge graphs, and scalable learning systems. Labs & Teams: Core contributor to the NELL project and collaborator on initiatives like the Knowledge Vault and Open Information Extraction systems. Currently involved in developing robust AI evaluation frameworks and multimodal reasoning systems.

Suresh Venkatasubramanianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithmic Fairness
• Automated Decision-Making Systems
• Privacy in Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Suresh Venkatasubramanian is a Professor of Data Science and Computer Science at Brown University, serving as Interim Director of the Data Science Institute and Director of the Center for Technological Responsibility, Reimagination, and Redesign (CNTR). He holds affiliations with the Cogut Institute for the Humanities and the Department of Computer Science. His research focuses on algorithmic fairness, automated decision-making systems, and their societal impacts. Notable contributions include work on privacy, bias mitigation in AI, and auditing black-box models. He received a NSF CAREER Award and ICDE 2017 Test-of-Time Award for his foundational research in geometry of probability and privacy. Prof. Venkatasubramanian has advised governmental and civic bodies, including service as Assistant Director for Science and Justice in the White House OSTP (2021–2022), where he co-authored the AI Bill of Rights Blueprint. He actively participates in policy councils like NYC’s FTA Research Advisory Council and Utah ACLU’s board. He teaches CSCI 1951Z - Fairness in Automated Decision Making , integrating ethical principles into technical curricula. His work has been featured in NPR, CNN, and Fast Company’s AI20 Thinkers list.

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Literature
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stevie Edwards, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Clemson University’s Department of English, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities. She serves as Poetry Editor of The South Carolina Review and Editor-in-Chief of Elysium Review. Her work focuses on poetry, creative writing pedagogy, and feminist poetics, with a particular emphasis on trauma narratives, identity exploration, and contemporary cultural critique. Education: PhD: Creative Writing – Poetry, University of North Texas (2020) MFA: Creative Writing – Poetry, Cornell University (2013) BA: English with Creative Writing Emphasis & Economics/Management, Albion College (2009) Research Interests: Contemporary Poetry Feminist Poetics Trauma Representation Gender Identity Domestic Imagery Cultural Critique Her publications include poetry collections like Quiet Armor (2023) and Sadness Workshop (2018), alongside over 100 poems in journals such as Poetry , American Poetry Review , and TriQuarterly . Her work frequently explores intersections of personal experience with broader societal themes. Awards: VSC Fellowship (2023) Tennessee Williams Scholarship (2022) Button Poetry Contest Winner (2017) Write Bloody Publishing Prize (2011) Teaching & Editorial Roles: Teaches courses on 20/21st-century literature, creative writing, and composition Founded and edits MUZZLE Magazine (2010–2020) Senior Editor at YesYes Books (2013–2022) Public Engagement: Featured at the Southern Festival of Books (2023) Panelist at AWP Conferences (2022–2024) Residencies at Vermont Studio Center and Sundress Academy

Michael Donمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Creative Writing
• Literature
• Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Don is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, specializing in Creative Writing and Literature. He is the author of the short story collection Partners and Strangers (2019) and co-editor of Kikwetu: A Journal of East African Literature . His work spans fiction, humor writing, and creative nonfiction, often exploring themes of human relationships, cultural dynamics, and existential inquiry. Don holds an M.F.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a B.A. from Tufts University. His research interests include contemporary fiction, narrative techniques, and the intersection of humor with social commentary. Don has taught at institutions such as Tufts University, Penn State, and St. Paul’s University in Kenya. He actively contributes to literary communities through roles like fiction editor of Porcupine Literary and co-founder of the Fox City Lit reading series in Fairfax, Virginia. Don’s publications reflect a blend of fictional narratives and nonfiction essays, often addressing themes like nostalgia, societal conflict, and personal reflection. His recent works, such as “Dads in Shorts” (2025) and “Organic Milk Is Over: Fund the Arts!” (2025), showcase his versatility in blending humor with deeper social critiques. He has also been featured in media outlets like the DC Public Library podcast and World Literature Today . Don’s academic and creative contributions are further highlighted through his involvement in literary journals and his dedication to fostering community through literary events. His work bridges academic and popular audiences, emphasizing storytelling’s power to interrogate human experiences.

Leeya Mehtaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• International Literature
• Trauma Studies
• Postcolonial Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leeya Mehta is an Instructor in the Department of English at George Mason University and serves as Director of the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center. She received her Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University, a Human Rights fellowship from United Nations University in Tokyo, an MA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University, and a BA in Economics with Mathematics minor from St. Xavier's College, University of Mumbai. Her research examines nationalism, intergenerational trauma, and breaking cycles of violence through literature. Using multidisciplinary approaches integrating economics, public policy, and human rights, she teaches international literature courses featuring contemporary writers, including those in exile. Her scholarly focus includes: Transgenerational cultural displacement in diasporic communities Feminist reinterpretations of historical trauma Interdisciplinary connections between literary and social justice frameworks Publications predominantly explore cultural memory and identity, with recent works analyzing diaspora experiences through poetic forms and speculative fiction. Research topics consistently engage with migration, cultural hybridity, and postcolonial identity. Significant honors include the 2024 Faculty Civic Excellence Award for classroom innovation and Baldwin100 project curation, the 2025 Faculty Member of Year award, and dual American Graphic Design Awards for exhibition design. Her Baldwin100 project commemorated James Baldwin's centennial through year-long programming. As Center Director, she organizes international writer residencies and public humanities initiatives. Her forthcoming novel Extinction continues her exploration of cultural displacement narratives.

Michał Paweł Markowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polish Literature
• Literary Theory
• European Modernism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michał Paweł Markowski serves as Professor, Head of Department, and Stefan and Lucy Hejna Family Chair in Polish Language and Literature at the University of Illinois Chicago's Department of Polish, Russian, and Lithuanian Studies. Based in University Hall 1630. Research specializes in 20th-century Polish literature, literary theory, and comparative literature, with emphasis on European modernism, avant-garde movements, translation theory, Continental philosophy, and literature's political dimensions. Publications include 15 recent scholarly works examining philological imagination, Polish cultural identity, Bruno Schulz's philosophical dimensions, Central European dialectics, and Roland Barthes' political thought. Ongoing book projects explore European modernity history and aesthetic askesis. Creative works include photo-essay collections ( American Notebook; Indian Notebook; Andalusian Notebook ) and novel Day on Earth (Angelus Prize nominee). Academic honors include the Gdynia Prize nomination for essay collection Dribble .

Trudy Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Women's and Gender Studies
• Fiction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Trudy Lewis is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois-Chicago and has authored notable works such as The Empire Rolls and The Bones of Garbo , the latter earning the Sandstone Prize in Short Fiction. Her research focuses on creative writing and women’s literature, with recent teaching topics including Feminist Citizenship and Autofiction. Education: BA, University of Tulsa (1983) MA, Vanderbilt University (1985) MFA, University of North Carolina-Greensboro (1987) PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago (1992) Her creative and scholarly work has appeared in Atlantic Monthly , New England Review , and Chicago Quarterly Review . She has received prestigious awards like the Gold Chalk Award for Graduate Education (2015) and the William Goyen Prize in Fiction (1994). Lewis is currently working on FestZero , a speculative novel exploring identity erasure. Her recent publications include stories in Four Way Review , New England Review , and South Dakota Review , reflecting her expertise in narrative experimentation, character dynamics, and thematic depth. Lewis’s work often intertwines personal and societal narratives, with a focus on marginalized voices and identity exploration. Awards: Gold Chalk Award for Graduate and Professional Education (2015) Graduate Mentor Award (2009) Glenna Luschei Award (2007) In advising and grants, Lewis has mentored students in creative writing and women’s studies, fostering academic and artistic growth. Her lab and team collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to storytelling and gender studies.

Kevin Brockمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Rhetoric
• Composition Studies
• Software and Code Studies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kevin Brock is an Associate Professor and Director of First-Year English in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in Composition Studies, Digital Rhetoric, Software and Code Studies, and Technical Communication. Brock holds a PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media from North Carolina State University (2013). His research explores intersections between rhetoric, technology, and code, focusing on procedural persuasion, algorithmic discourse, and computational creativity. Notable works include Rhetorical Code Studies (2019) and articles analyzing the rhetoric of games, programming practices, and digital literacies. He teaches courses such as Technical Writing, Digital Writing, and Advanced Writing. Brock's presentations span topics like 'The Rhetorical Work of Collaborative Software Development' (2017) and 'How Programmers Write' (2019). His work bridges traditional rhetoric with modern computational practices, emphasizing the persuasive potential of code and digital tools.

• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• African Literature
• Black Feminisms
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Z'étoile Imma is an Assistant Professor of English and Africana Studies at Tulane University, where she is affiliated with the Gender and Sexualities Studies Program and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies. She previously held positions as Assistant Professor of English and Gender Studies at the University of Notre Dame and Visiting Lecturer of English at the University of Witwatersrand. Education: Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Virginia B.A. in Black Global Literature from CUNY/Brooklyn College Dr. Imma specializes in gender and sexuality in contemporary African literature, visual culture, performance, and new media. Her work intersects with African Diasporic feminisms, Caribbean literature and film, and Haitian studies, aiming to decolonize knowledge production. She teaches courses such as 'Sexual Politics in South Africa' and 'Black Women Writing Home' and is developing new courses on 'Queer Africa' and 'Black Decolonial Thought'. Research Projects: Her first project, Our Queer Mandela: Simon Nkoli, the Archive, and the Uses of an African Queer Icon , investigates the archival legacy of South African activist Simon Nkoli. Her second project, Love Economies: Queering Erotic and Intimate Geographies in the Postcolony , examines how Black queer erotics in African texts challenge colonial discourses and homonationalist ideologies. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Mellon Mays Fellowship Carter G. Woodson Institute Predoctoral Research Fellowship Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Board of Regents Award to Louisiana Artists and Scholars Institute Citizens and Scholars Career Enhancement Fellowship Grants and Academic Contributions: Dr. Imma has served as co-editor for The Journal of African Cultural Studies and Agenda , South Africa's leading feminist studies journal. She was also a technical editor for Ìrìnkèrindò: Journal of African Migration . Her research has been published in Callaloo , Research in African Literatures , and Journal of Lesbian Studies , among others. Creative Work: A poet mentored by Sonia Sanchez, Cheryl Clarke, Elizabeth Nunez, and June Jordan, Dr. Imma's poetry appears in African Voices , ShadowBox , and Role Call: A Generational Anthology of Social and Political Black Literature and Art .

Giovanna Castellanoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giovanna Castellano is a Full Professor at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, where she serves in the Department of Computer Science. She coordinates the Computational Intelligence Laboratory (CILab) and has been active in academia since at least May 2015. Her extensive publication record with 354 publications demonstrates her significant contributions to the fields of Computational Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Explainable AI. Dr. Castellano earned her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Bari Aldo Moro between September 1988 and March 1993. Her academic journey has led her to become a prominent researcher in artificial intelligence applications across various domains including healthcare, education, and digital art analysis. Her research interests span a wide range of computational intelligence topics, with current focus on Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Explainable AI (XAI), and Fuzzy Systems. Dr. Castellano's work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, applying AI techniques to solve real-world problems in healthcare diagnostics, precision agriculture, educational analytics, and cultural heritage preservation. Her research consistently emphasizes model interpretability, recognizing the importance of transparent AI systems, particularly in critical domains like healthcare where trust in AI decisions is paramount. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward more interpretable and explainable AI systems across multiple application domains. Her work spans medical imaging analysis, stress prediction in educational contexts, art analysis, and precision agriculture. A notable trend is the integration of large language models with computer vision techniques to enhance both performance and explainability of AI systems, particularly in medical and artistic contexts. Excellent Presentation Award at 1st International Conference on Soft Computing and Intelligent Systems 2002 Dr. Castellano leads the Computational Intelligence Laboratory (CILab) at the University of Bari, where she supervises research projects and collaborates with numerous researchers including Gabriella Casalino, Gennaro Vessio, and Gianluca Zaza. Her research group has secured various grants for projects in healthcare AI, educational data mining, and digital art analysis. The CILab research team works on diverse projects including medical diagnostics using AI, analysis of digital art collections, educational data mining, and precision agriculture applications. Their work often involves collaboration with healthcare institutions, cultural organizations, and agricultural technology companies, demonstrating the practical impact of their theoretical research.

John Frederick Bailynمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Generative Syntax
• Slavic Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John Frederick Bailyn is a Professor of Linguistics at Stony Brook University, specializing in theoretical linguistics, cognitive science, and Slavic languages. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1995) and serves as co-Director of the NY-St. Petersburg Institute of Linguistics, Cognition and Culture (founded 2003). His research focuses on generative syntax (case, word order, movement), Slavic syntax/morphology/phonology, and the intersection of linguistics with cognitive modularity and musical perception. Notable contributions include *The Syntax of Russian* (Cambridge UP, 2012), which won the 2013 AATSEEL Prize, and co-editing volumes in the *Formal Approaches to Slavic Linguistics* series. He has published extensively on Slavic syntax, scrambling phenomena, and cross-linguistic variation, contributing to debates in Minimalist Theory and formal syntax. Education: Ph.D. in Linguistics, Cornell University, 1995 Labs/Teams: Co-Director, NY-St. Petersburg Institute of Linguistics, Cognition and Culture Awards highlight his impact: his work bridges formal syntax and sociopolitical issues, such as language unity debates in post-socialist contexts. His research spans theoretical frameworks while addressing practical questions in Slavic language structure and historical change.

Janneke van der Looمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Academic Writing
• AI Impact on Education
• Writing Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janneke van der Loo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Communication and Cognition within the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University. Her research focuses on academic writing processes, the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on education, and pedagogical frameworks integrating technology. She teaches courses like 'Academic Dutch CIW' and 'Knowing Language,' emphasizing writing methods and second language acquisition. Her work explores how AI tools like ChatGPT and GPT-4 can transform writing education while addressing ethical and practical challenges. Recent projects include co-designing VR pedagogical frameworks with teachers and analyzing writing processes through digital platforms. She collaborates with institutions on AI integration and hosts workshops on responsible AI use in education. Van der Loo has contributed to publications on AI-driven writing tools, teacher collaboration in tech integration, and Dutch language pedagogy. Her research bridges educational theory with practical applications in both secondary and higher education settings.

Ali Ayubمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Interactive Machine Learning
• Continual Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Ayub is an Assistant Professor at the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (Concordia University). His research focuses on advancing human-robot interaction through continual learning and interactive machine learning, particularly in domains like healthcare, household assistance, and collaborative robotics. He investigates how robots can adapt to user preferences over time and learn from limited human input in dynamic environments. Research Interests His core interests span Artificial Intelligence , Interactive Machine Learning , and Continual Learning , with applications to Human-Robot Interaction , Robotics , and Computer Vision . He explores topics such as: Long-term personalization of robots through user feedback Adaptive learning architectures for home service and assistive robots Cognitive models for incremental learning in robotics Human teaching patterns and trust dynamics in HRI Key Research Trends His recent work emphasizes few-shot learning for robots to acquire new tasks with minimal demonstrations and continual learning frameworks that avoid catastrophic forgetting. He also studies how robots can interactively gather data through curiosity-driven exploration and adapt to human preferences in collaborative tasks. His projects often bridge theory (e.g., Markov decision processes for deceptive robotics) with practical applications like grocery reminder robots and episodic memory systems for companion robots. Grants & Advising No specific grants or advising information is provided in the text, but his prolific publication record suggests sustained research activity in these areas.

• Indigenizing Mathematics Education
• Place-Based Education
• Narrative Inquiry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stavros Stavrou is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on Indigenizing mathematics education through narrative inquiry, place-based education, and the intersection of Euro-Western and Indigenous perspectives. Key themes include anti-racist pedagogy, decolonizing curricula, and spiritual dimensions in learning. He explores Cree epistemologies and methodologies, emphasizing cultural revitalization and holistic educational practices. His work bridges mathematical theory with sociocultural contexts, addressing challenges in curriculum design and policy. He has published extensively on tensor analysis in algebraic structures, showing interdisciplinary connections between education and pure mathematics. Collaborative research with Indigenous educators highlights community-driven approaches to educational equity. Stavrou’s recent publications (2020–2024) emphasize narrative methodologies to critique and reimagine mathematics education systems. His articles consistently address the imperative of ethical relationality and tribal critical theory in supporting Indigenous students. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His research extends across institutional and community partnerships, though specific teams or labs are not detailed here.

Louis Busbyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Machine Learning for Audio Generation
• Social Robotics
• Musical Robotics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Louis Busby is Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MSc Data Science and AI at UAL's Creative Computing Institute. His research explores machine learning applications in audio generation and musical robotics. He developed the MIMIC creative ML platform used by 70k+ students and secured multiple Google grants for AI projects. His curriculum development focuses on NLP, machine learning, and creative computing applications. Previously at Goldsmiths, he researched motion sensor feature engineering for interactive ML systems. Commercial experience includes senior developer roles at AI firms. His robotic drummer Mortimer appeared on BBC's Christmas Lectures. Grants include Alan Turing Institute funding for open-source AI music tools. He continues performing music using neural networks and maintains several open-source libraries.