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Helen Georgiouمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Science Education
• Student Understanding in STEM
• Legitimation Code Theory (LCT)
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Helen Georgiou is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong, Australia. Her research focuses on enhancing student understanding in STEM disciplines, particularly through the lens of Legitimation Code Theory (LCT). She holds a PhD from The University of Sydney on student misconceptions in thermodynamics. Her work addresses curriculum design, teacher training, and gender representation in physics. Georgiou has led projects such as 'Developing Transferable Skills' (NSW Department of Education) and 'LIFT as we climb' (Department of Industry), focusing on STEM education and entrepreneurship. She supervises multiple higher-degree research students exploring topics like science teacher perceptions, blended learning adoption, and academic literacy in EFL contexts. Her research interests include diagnostic assessment techniques, multimodal learning tools (e.g., makerspaces), and peer observation in professional development. She contributes to policy debates through publications analyzing curriculum reforms and international science assessment outcomes. Key collaborations include the LCT Centre for Knowledge-Building (Associate Member since 2017) and interdisciplinary projects with nursing, architecture, and engineering disciplines. Her teaching focuses on preparing educators to address persistent student challenges in STEM through evidence-based practices.

• 18th and 19th Century African-American Fiction
• Poetry
• Prose
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Cedrick May is a Professor at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in the Department of English, with a focus on African-American literature, screenwriting, and digital humanities. He has been affiliated with UTA since 2007 (as Associate Professor) and became Professor in 2020. Previously, he held academic positions at Texas Christian University and Auburn University. Education: PhD in English from Pennsylvania State University (2003), MA (1998) and BA (1996) in English from UTA. His research spans 18th–19th century African-American literature , archival recovery , and creative writing (fiction, screenwriting). He has edited foundational texts like The Collected Works of Jupiter Hammon and published in journals like Early American Literature and African American Review . His creative works appear in Aphelion , Coffin Bell , and Dark Horses Magazine . Recent publications include Bachelard Forgets the Kitchen (2023), a surreal narrative exploring identity and trauma , and The Fifth Stage of Grief (2023), blending dark fiction with psychological themes . His academic articles focus on the intersection of religion and resistance in early African-American writing, while screenwriting projects like Healthy Love (2020) and Police Like Me! (2020) demonstrate narrative versatility. Scientific Awards include the Pushcart Prize Nomination (2023), Best Overall Domestic MicroShort (2020), and College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award (2013). He has advised PhD and Master’s students such as Shewanda Riley , Michael Dennis , and India Miles in topics ranging from African-American Christian Fiction to Postcolonial Queer Theory . Cedrick May also serves on committees like the Digital Humanities Coordinator (2018–present) and Graduate Studies Committee (2016–present).

Kevin Cordiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Content and Disciplinary Literacy
• Equity Education
• Narrative Pedagogy
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Dr. Kevin Cordi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Ohio University’s Patton College of Education. He serves as Middle Childhood Coordinator at the Lancaster Campus and holds a doctorate in Storytelling and Education from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on content literacy, equity education, narrative pedagogy, and the Currere Method. Dr. Cordi is actively involved in professional organizations, including the National Advisory Board for Teaching Tolerance (Southern Poverty Law Center) and chairs the Storytelling division of the National Council of Teachers of English. Education: Ph.D. in Storytelling and Education (Drama, Literature, Reading, Language, and Culture) from The Ohio State University. Research interests emphasize equitable teaching practices, narrative-based instruction, and integrating digital tools into literacy education. His work highlights the importance of student voice, play in learning, and creating inclusive classroom environments. Recent publications explore multicultural curriculum reform, authentic teaching practices, and digital storytelling’s role in bullying prevention. Dr. Cordi’s articles reflect a commitment to narrative pedagogy, with trends spanning reflective teaching methods, youth storytelling, and leveraging technology for educational equity. His books, including You Don’t Know Jack (2019), delve into narrative’s impact on learning and teacher identity. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to equity-focused education are widely recognized. He advises no listed students but leads curricular initiatives and collaborates on grants promoting inclusive education. He chairs NCTE’s Storytelling division and serves on Teaching Tolerance’s advisory board, advocating for anti-bias education. His work bridges traditional storytelling methods with modern digital practices to foster engaged, equitable learning spaces.

William H. Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science Education
• Curriculum Development
• Technology Integration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. William H. Robertson is a Professor in the Teacher Education Department within the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso. His academic expertise focuses on science education, curriculum development, and K-12 technology integration. He has held significant administrative roles including Dean of the College of Health Sciences (2021-2024) and Interim Dean of the College of Education (2017-2018). Education: BA in Spanish, UTEP (2009) PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, University of New Mexico (2000) MA in Education, University of Colorado (1992) BS in Zoology, Northern Arizona University (1987) BA in History, Duke University (1985) Robertson's research emphasizes innovative pedagogical approaches including problem-based learning, action science, and STEM/STEAM integration. He developed 'Dr. Skateboard’s Action Science,' using extreme sports to teach physics concepts to marginalized students. His work bridges academic concepts with real-world applications to enhance educational mobility. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in educational technology (AI integration, adaptive courseware), STEM teacher preparation, and multicultural science education. His research consistently explores technology-enhanced active learning models across diverse educational contexts. Awards & Honors: Distinguished Research Fellow - Smithsonian (2024, 2021, 2020) Daw Yetter Professorship (2024) UT Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award (2009) Fulbright US Scholar (2008) Academy of Distinguished Teachers (2019) Robertson leads major grants including the NSF-funded Louis Stokes STEM Pathways alliance ($4.5M). He advises graduate students through dissertation courses and directs STEM outreach initiatives. His 'Dr. Skateboard' project represents a significant interdisciplinary lab/team effort combining physics education with action sports.

Lauro Snidaroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Fusion
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lauro Snidaro is an Associate Professor at the Università degli Studi di Udine , Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on Information Fusion , Data Fusion , Autonomous Vehicles , and Context-Aware AI Systems . He co-organized the 2024 International Conference on Information Fusion (FUSION 2024) in Venice and has led NATO-funded research projects (e.g., IST-165 RTG on High-level Fusion). Research highlights include the Context-Enhanced Information Fusion book (Springer, 2016) and a widely-downloaded paper on Context-based Information Fusion . He actively collaborates with industries for autonomous vehicle data fusion and defect detection systems . Teaching includes the Intelligent Multimedia Systems course, emphasizing openFrameworks and C++ for creative programming. He advises PhD candidates and research fellows in Computer Vision and Machine Learning domains. Key contributions span multi-sensor fusion for surveillance, context-aware tracking, and AI applications in crisis computing and healthcare.

Wan-Chen Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Knowledge Organization
• Metadata and Classification Theory
• Cultural Context in Information Work
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Wan-Chen Lee is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Information Studies. She holds a PhD and multiple master's degrees from the University of Washington Information School. Her research focuses on knowledge organization in cultural contexts, metadata design for multimedia resources, and ethical AI in librarianship. Dr. Lee investigates inclusive data practices, including metadata for video games, anime, and fiction, emphasizing cultural stewardship and global-local tensions. Education: PhD in Information Studies, University of Washington Master of Science in Information Science, University of Washington Master of Library and Information Science, University of Washington Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science, National Taiwan University Research Interests: Her work addresses challenges in cataloging, classification theory, and metadata standards across cultures. Recent projects include AI ethics in libraries, mood metadata for fiction using emojis, and genre analysis of anime. Dr. Lee’s research has been funded by the American Library Association and the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute. Grants & Awards: ALA Carnegie-Whitney Grant (2024-2025) for Ethical AI and Librarianship: A Resource Guide NMDSI Student Research Scholars Program (2024-2024) on Ethical AI UWM Research Assistance Fund (2022-2023) for Emoji and Emotion Categories in Fiction Teaching: Courses include Organization of Information, Data Curation, and Doctoral Seminars in Knowledge Organization.

• Photography
• Art History
• Contemporary Art
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Mark Durden is a Professor of Photography and Director of the European Centre for Documentary Research at the University of South Wales, UK. He holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Kent and has taught at institutions including Staffordshire University and the University of Derby. His research focuses on photography’s intersection with art theory, modernist architecture, and documentary practices. Durden has supervised over 20 doctoral students, many of whom have produced groundbreaking work on topics ranging from Holocaust memory to post-Yugoslav identity. His academic career spans roles at multiple universities, with notable periods as Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) in Photography at Derby and as Reader in Photography. His creative output includes collaborations like the Aldo Rossi San Cataldo Cemetery project with João Leal, exploring architectural melancholy through photography. Durden frequently engages with media and public lectures, recently presenting at events like the Modernism Architecture Photography Symposium and the Sophia Journal International Conference. Research interests include the photographic book form, contemporary art criticism, and the ethics of documentary practice. He has published extensively in journals like 1000 Words and 1854 Photography, with a focus on curation and visual analysis. His work bridges artistic practice, academic research, and public engagement, emphasizing photography’s role in cultural and historical discourse.

Maria Abranchesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Anthropology
• Migration Studies
• Refugee Experiences
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Abranches is an Associate Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of East Anglia's School of Global Development. She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (UK) and has extensive experience in migration-related consultancy, training, and research across Portugal, Lusophone Africa, and the UK. Her work bridges academic research with community engagement through projects like the ESRC-funded Coastal Transformations initiative and the British Academy Innovation Fellowship exploring refugee family experiences post-reunion. She coordinates heritage research in East Anglia and collaborates with museums and NGOs like Together Now. Abranches' research focuses on migration, displacement, and arts-based methodologies, with recent work addressing temporal experiences of refugees and Brexit impacts in Great Yarmouth. Education: PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Sussex (UK) Professional research career in Portugal (IOM, High Commission for Migration) Research Interests: Migration dynamics in Africa and Europe Arts-based methodologies (photography/film) Refugee post-reunion experiences Coastal heritage and environmental memory Food systems in transnational contexts Key Projects: "When the Dust Settles": British Academy Fellowship on refugee family reunion impacts ESRC-funded Coastal Transformations (EQUIP): Fisher wellbeing in India/Europe Arts Council project on migration narratives in Norfolk Awards: UEA Engagement Project Award (2018) Media Contributions: Featured on BBC Radio Norfolk discussing migration misconceptions

David Hearneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Design Thinking
• Multi-actor Approach
• User Experience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Hearne is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing at South East Technological University and serves as a Senior UX Designer/Developer in the Department of Computing and Mathematics. He is part of the compuCORE research group. His work focuses on design thinking, multi-actor approaches, and user experience in technology development. Education: BSc Honours in Multimedia Applications Development from Waterford Institute of Technology (2003–2007) MSc in Interactive Media from University College Cork (2007–2009) Research Interests: Dave’s research emphasizes applying design thinking to solve complex challenges, particularly in multi-actor environments such as farming communities. He explores user experience (UX) in emerging technologies like smart devices and geotagged photo apps, aiming to create human-centered solutions for agricultural contexts. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on innovation and education. Research Output Trends: His publications address the intersection of technology and agriculture, advocating for farmer-centric approaches to on-farm experimentation and smart device applications. Recent work includes collaborations on the DEMETER project and developing tools for farming communities. Labs/Teams: Active within compuCORE, a research cluster focused on computational and creative technologies.

Stephanie Khouryمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ethnomusicology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Southeast Asian Performing Arts
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Dr. Stephanie Khoury is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. With extensive fieldwork experience in Southeast Asia and diasporic communities in France/USA, her research examines performing arts through social structures, collective memory, and intangible heritage frameworks. PhD in Anthropology (Université de Paris Ouest Nanterre, 2014) Co-editor for Brill Publishing's Global Arts of Performance book series Her research focuses on: Music's role in mass atrocities and social justice Soundscapes and musical place construction Digital humanities applications for sound archives Cambodian performance traditions and diaspora expressions Music as political dissent Intangible heritage intersectionality Recent publications analyze: Digitized oral history preservation (2020) Cambodian theatre's role in memory (2017) Sound archives' impact on ethnomusicology (2014) Scientific awards include: Florence Gould Foundation Fellowship (2006) Quai Branly Museum Fellowship (2007) Sorbonne Postdoctoral Fellowship (2015) Autoritas Program Fellowship (2017) Mentoring students through: Tufts' Laidlaw Scholars program Summer Scholars and GREAT initiatives Tufts University Prison Initiative (TUPIT, since 2024)

Atau Tanakaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Embodied Interaction
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Musical Performance Technology
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Prof Atau Tanaka is a Professor of Media Computing at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on embodied musical interaction, integrating physiological sensing, machine learning, and participatory design methodologies. He leads the EAVI (Embodied AudioVisual Interaction) group, exploring gestural interfaces, bio-interfaces, and audiovisual systems. Tanaka has held roles at institutions worldwide, including Sony CSL and Apple, and his work spans academic research and artistic performance. His educational background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stanford University and degrees from Harvard and Peabody Conservatory. Research Interests: Embodied interaction, gestural computing, EMG-based musical interfaces, HCI, machine learning for live performance, and interdisciplinary art-science collaborations. Awards include recognition from Ars Electronica and Fraunhofer Institute. Publications highlight his work on telematic performance, EMG-based instruments, and audiovisual user interfaces. He explores topics like latency in networked performance and the entanglement of body signals with artistic expression. Tanaka’s projects include installations like Sonic Womb and collaborations with institutions such as the ZKM and SFMOMA.

Bob Parisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electronic Art
• Mass Media
• Social Critique
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bob Paris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinetic Imaging at Virginia Commonwealth University. As an electronic artist, his work critically examines mass media, social duplicity, and cultural violence, with exhibitions at global venues such as the Whitney Biennial and Sarajevo Winter Festival. He earned a BA in English and an MA in Journalism from the University of California at Berkeley. His research focuses on multimedia artworks intersecting weapons, war, civilian casualties, and pop culture through projects like The Cluster Project . Paris also maintains a professional website ( bobparis.net ) showcasing his creative practice.

Manuella Blackburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sound-Based Music Composition
• Digital Arts
• Electroacoustic Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Manuella Blackburn is a Reader in Electronic Music and Sound Design at Keele University's School of Humanities. Her internationally recognized work spans sound-based music composition, digital arts, and intercultural creativity. She holds a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and teaches courses on digital sampling, sound applications, and musicology. Her research focuses on sound sampling ethics, cultural representation in media, and EDI policies in academia, funded by AHRC grants including a 2021 EDI Engagement Fellowship. Her awards include top prizes in global competitions such as Musicworks (2019) and Digital Arts Awards (2007). Key research outputs include works on Indian music integration in compositions and Fairlight CMI sound libraries. She advises UKRI's EDICa initiative promoting equity in research careers, reflecting her commitment to inclusive academic practices. Supervising Lizzy Hardman's AHRC CDA project on concert programming diversity Funded projects: AHRC Early Career Fellowship (2012), EDI Engagement Fellowship (2021) Publications in Organised Sound and Journal of the Royal Musical Association Her work bridges artistic innovation with academic rigor, addressing both technical sound design and societal representation challenges through collaborative, policy-informed approaches.

Anna Thurmayrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Urban Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Open Space Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Thurmayr is a Professor and Head of the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Architecture. She holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (equivalent to a Master of Landscape Architecture) from the Technical University of Munich and additional certifications in vocational education and multimedia design. Her professional practice, co-founded with Dietmar Straub as Straub Thurmayr Landscape Architects, emphasizes innovative, low-budget, and community-focused design solutions. Anna’s work bridges academia and practice, with a focus on sustainable strategies for urban landscapes, green infrastructure, and biodiversity conservation. **Education:** Diplom-Ingenieur in Landscape Architecture (Technical University of Munich) Certificates in Professional Desktop Publishing, Vocational Pedagogy, and Educational Psychology **Research & Interests:** Anna’s research explores visualization techniques, sustainable urban design, and material innovation. Her projects, such as the Folly Forest and WY Garden , demonstrate her commitment to reusing urban waste, fostering biodiversity, and creating accessible public spaces. She advocates for design that challenges conventional norms while remaining cost-effective and community-driven. **Awards:** 2021 CSLA National Award of Excellence (Residential Landscapes) 2019 LILA International Landscape Award (Gardens) 2016 Carl R. Nelson Jr. Teaching Award 2014 AZ Award (People’s Choice) **Teaching & Outreach:** Anna teaches courses in landscape architecture and environmental design, emphasizing professional rigor and innovation. Her practice’s pro bono work in underserved communities reflects her belief in design’s social responsibility. **Key Projects:** - Folly Forest: Revitalized urban schoolyard using reclaimed materials and perforated asphalt. - Rooted in Clay: Private garden integrating dynamic topography and local ecology. - Collaborations with Chenshan Botanic Garden and Instant Garden showcasing sustainable design.

• Documentary Photography
• Experimental Film
• Video Installation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Richard Billingham is Professor of Creative Industries at Middlesex University, working across photography, film direction, and video installation. His influential 'Ray's a Laugh' photobook series documenting family life received the Deutsche Borse Photography Prize, while his BAFTA-nominated film 'Ray & Liz' earned international acclaim. Billingham's practice explores themes of marginalization, landscape, and domestic environments. Recent works include the 2024 republication of 'Ray's a Laugh' and solo exhibition 'We Ran Together' exploring Welsh landscapes. His research examines how visual media represents social realities and environmental contexts. Billingham has exhibited internationally at venues including Venice Biennale and MoMA, with over 40 solo exhibitions and 200 group shows. His artistic practice integrates documentary traditions with experimental approaches to representing place and social experience. Current projects include developing a feature film adaptation of 'At Hawthorn Time' with BFI support.