Rana Hanocka is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Chicago, leading the 3DL research group focused on AI-driven 3D geometry processing. She earned her Ph.D. in 2021 from Tel Aviv University under Professors Daniel Cohen-Or and Raja Giryes. Her work explores neural networks for unstructured 3D data, including mesh convolutional networks and self-priors for shape reconstruction. Key research areas include geometric deep learning, human-AI collaboration in 3D modeling, and interpretable neural networks. Notable contributions include MeshCNN (SIGGRAPH 2019) and Point2Mesh (NeurIPS 2020), advancing mesh analysis and point cloud processing. Awards include the 2023 Pazy Research Award and 2020 Rising Star in EECS. Education : Ph.D. Computer Science, Tel Aviv University (2021) Labs/Groups : 3DL Group at UChicago Grants : NSF Grant for AI-driven 3D modeling tools (2023) Research directions emphasize creative human-AI partnerships, unsupervised learning from shape collections, and explainable 3D neural networks. Ongoing projects include style-aware 3D synthesis, interactive segmentation, and multimodal shape interfaces.
Stefan Helmreich is the Elting E. Morison Professor of Anthropology at MIT, where his research examines how scientists conceptualize fundamental phenomena—especially waves—across oceanography, biology, acoustics, and computing. His interdisciplinary work bridges anthropology, science studies, and media theory. Core research themes include: Cultural and scientific constructions of ocean waves Marine microbial ecologies and alien oceans Sound studies and transduction theories Multispecies ethnography Scientific visualization practices Helmreich's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with wave phenomena as both physical forces and cultural symbols, exploring how scientific representations of waves shape environmental understanding. His award-winning books trace connections between marine science, cosmology, and media technologies. He has received numerous prestigious awards including a Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple book prizes from anthropological associations. Helmreich maintains creative collaborations through projects like 'Wave Count'—a musical exploration of wave representations across genres.
Michael Goldsmith is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Computer Science and Worcester College, University of Oxford. He holds multiple leadership positions including Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on AI Threat Detection, Associate Director of the Cyber Security Centre, and Co-Director of the Centre for Doctoral Training in Cybersecurity. His research bridges formal methods, concurrency theory, and practical cybersecurity applications. Goldsmith's research focuses on cybersecurity analytics including threat detection, risk management, and trust frameworks. He pioneered automated cryptoprotocol analysis and investigates multidisciplinary projects spanning mathematical models to socio-technical systems. His core interests include formal verification, AI threat landscapes, privacy architectures, and security protocol design. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on practical cybersecurity challenges: 63% focus on threat detection (especially insider threats), 22% on trust/risk frameworks, and 15% on formal methods applications. His work consistently integrates technical security mechanisms with human factors and organizational contexts. He currently advises Ahmed Salman and has supervised 10+ students including Mary Bispham, Rodrigo Carvalho, and Elizabeth Phillips. His research teams collaborate on projects funded by Technology Strategy Board, government agencies, and industry partners. Goldsmith leads the Oxford Martin Programme on AI Threat Detection and co-directs the Centre for Doctoral Training in Cybersecurity. His research group develops tools for security visualization (CyberVis), trust metrics, and identity management frameworks.
Miguel Nacenta is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria (UVic), Canada, and a founding member of the Victoria Interactive eXperiences with Information (VIXI) research group. Previously affiliated with the University of St Andrews (UK), his work bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Information Visualization, and Cognitive Science. He specializes in designing interactive systems that enhance human cognition, with a focus on Infotypography (using typography to encode data), collaborative problem-solving tools, and perceptual input/output devices. Research Interests: His key areas include cognitive augmentation, visualization techniques for complex tasks, multi-display environments, and tools for constraint problem-solving. Notable projects include the WriteReason tool for essay writing, InfoTypography studies on perceptual typographic parameters, and Solvi for visual constraint modeling. Grants & Collaborations: He collaborates internationally, including with the University of St Andrews on PhD scholarship programs. His work is supported by grants focusing on HCI innovations and accessibility. He actively mentors students (e.g., Adam Binks, Johannes Lang) and supervises postdoctoral researchers. Affiliations: Member of the VIXI group,他曾是St Andrews计算机科学学院的教授, 并参与多个学术服务活动, including conference program committees and journal reviews. Labs & Teams: Leads the VIXI lab at UVic, focusing on interactive technologies for cognitive tasks. Collaborates with industry partners on projects like TypoCartographer for infoTypographic maps and HaptiQ for accessible graph exploration.
Dr. Jules Rawlinson is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Design at the Reid School of Music , University of Edinburgh. He serves as Programme Director for the MSc Sound Design and contributes to MSc Design and Digital Media, ESALA undergraduate courses, and the Reid School's MSc Digital Composition and Performance. PhD in Composition (University of Edinburgh, 2011) MSc Sound Design (University of Edinburgh, 2006) BA Combined Arts (Sunderland University) Jules investigates audiovisual composition , live electronics , and interactive performance systems , blending machine learning , virtual environments , and corpus-based sound synthesis . His work explores non-linear narrative structures , graphical scores , and political sound-art through collaborations like Raw Green Rust and projects such as Lie Still My Sleepy Fortunes and w[i]nd . His 15 most recent outputs span audiovisual installations , generative sound systems , and collaborative performances , focusing on virtual reality , spectral transformation , and digital improvisation . Jules co-founded the LLEAPP network and has secured grants from EPSRC and New Media Scotland's Alt-w Fund . He supervises PhD students Tim Bentley, Hal Xu, Benjamin Cantil, and Liam Peacock, with works showcased at festivals including Sonorities , Edinburgh International Film Festival , and Edinburgh Festival Fringe . His Requiem for Edward Snowden was featured in BBC Radio 3's Hear and Now and selected for Creative Scotland's Made In Scotland Showcase.
Prithvi Ravi Kantan is a full-time Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on developing sound-based and multimodal feedback systems for motor rehabilitation, integrating principles from music technology and biomedical engineering. Education: PhD in Embodied Sonification Design (2021-2023) M.Sc. in Sound and Music Computing (2018-2020) B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunications (2009-2013) Research interests include real-time auditory feedback systems for neurological rehabilitation, user-centered design of clinical technologies, and the application of generative music in data sonification. He actively contributes to projects like HearWalk (2023-2027), exploring sound-facilitated motor learning in cerebral palsy patients. Notable achievements include winning the Danish Sound Day Research Pitch Battle (2023) and receiving the Best Student Paper Award at ICAD 2024. His work aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Teaching responsibilities include coordinating bachelor and master-level courses in PBL-based learning, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He has supervised multiple student projects and contributed to over 39 publications since 2013.
Dr. rer. nat. Thomas Hermann is a faculty member at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Engineering, leading the Ambient Intelligence Group and coordinating the Computer Science program. He specializes in sonification, auditory data science, and smart environments. Head of Ambient Intelligence Working Group Computer Science Program Coordinator Member of multiple academic advisory boards His research focuses on interactive sonification for biomedical applications, quantum systems, and smart environments. Key projects include ECG sonification for cardiac diagnosis, real-time auditory feedback in swimming, and sonic interfaces for AR cooperation. Recent publications span 2025 with Python-based sonification tools ( pya AGen ), quantum system sonification, and ST-elevation myocardial infarction monitoring. He contributes to open-access supplementary materials and interdisciplinary workshops. As a researcher , Hermann develops practical sonification frameworks like Panson for facial behavior analysis, CardioScope for portable ECG monitoring, and Base Cube One for smart environments. His work bridges academic research with industry applications.
Mehrdad Salehi is a researcher at the Chair of Computer Science Applications in Medicine at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) . His work focuses on the intersection of computer science and medical imaging, with expertise in ultrasound technology, deep learning, and surgical navigation systems. Key research areas include sonification of medical data, 3D ultrasound reconstruction, and machine learning-based segmentation. He has contributed to innovative projects like PRO-TIP calibration phantoms and ColibriDoc autonomous docking systems. His publications highlight trends in acoustic feedback mechanisms, neural radiance fields for medical imaging, and real-time image analysis. He can be reached at mehrdad.salehi@tum.de .
Gagan Wig is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, with adjunct appointments in Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He directs the Wig Neuroimaging Lab, focusing on brain network connectivity across lifespan, healthy/pathological aging, and brain health disparities. His research employs structural/functional MRI, DTI, and TMS to study large-scale brain networks and their relationship to memory and attention. Professional preparation includes: Post-doctoral Associate in Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine (2012) Post-doctoral Associate in Psychology, Harvard University (2009) Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Dartmouth College (2006) B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, University of British Columbia (2001) Research explores how brain networks change during aging and how socioeconomic status moderates these changes. His work reveals that education protects against brain network decline and that participant diversity is crucial for advancing brain aging research. Publications focus on neuroimaging of lifespan changes, Alzheimer's biomarkers, socioeconomic impacts on brain health, and methodological innovations in network analysis. Recent work demonstrates how functional network organization supports cognition despite Alzheimer's pathology and how data quantity affects network segregation measures. Awards include the Understanding Human Cognition Scholar Award from James S. McDonnell Foundation (2006). He has received significant funding including a $2.9M NIH grant studying socioeconomic links to Alzheimer's susceptibility and DARPA support for novel data sonification approaches.
Morten Søndergaard is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Communication and Psychology, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is part of the Art, Aesthetics & Health Research Laboratory and the MASSHINE initiative. His research focuses on sound art, media art curation, and transdisciplinary practices, emphasizing the exclusion mechanisms in 20th-century art systems and unarchived avant-garde movements. Søndergaard has curated exhibitions globally, including at Kiasma and ZKM, and co-founded the POM conference series and ISACS symposia. He leads the Erasmus Master of Excellence in Media Arts Cultures, collaborating with institutions in Austria, Poland, and Hong Kong. His work bridges art, science, and technology, with recent projects exploring sonic archives and participatory curatorial frameworks. Key collaborations include roles with the European NeMe network, SUNY College New York, and the Momentum Biennial. He has organized over 20 projects since 2008, including the 2025 Momentum Biennial as head curator. His teaching spans media art theory, sound art practices, and curatorial methodologies at both bachelor and master levels. Søndergaard’s research outputs include over 145 publications, with a focus on sound art’s theoretical and practical dimensions. His current projects emphasize ‘uncurating’ methodologies and the reactivation of marginalized avant-garde practices. Notable activities include editorial roles, international conference organization, and advisory roles in art and science networks. His work has been featured in media outlets like Artdaily and the Biennial Foundation, highlighting his contributions to contemporary art discourse and curatorial innovation.
Sageev Oore is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, a Research Faculty Member at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, and a Canada CIFAR AI Chair. He previously served as Associate Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science at Saint Mary’s University and spent 2016–2018 as a Visiting Research Scientist at Google Brain, working on the Magenta team. Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence Google Brain (2016–2018) Saint Mary’s University (former) Sageev Oore's research centers on machine learning and deep learning, with a strong focus on creative applications in music, audio processing, and computational creativity. His work bridges the gap between technical innovation and artistic expression, developing systems that generate and interact with music using neural networks. He has made significant contributions to generative models for music, including the development of PerformanceRNN and other interactive systems. His recent publications highlight advancements in out-of-distribution detection (Gram-OOD), interactive music generation, and deep learning tools for creative domains. These works reflect a consistent trend toward building intelligent, user-centered systems that enhance human creativity through AI. Canada CIFAR AI Chair (2018) Best Paper Award, CVPR ISIC Workshop (2020) Outstanding Demonstration Award (Runner-up), NeurIPS (2020) Best Demonstration Award, AAAI (2017) Best Demonstration Award, NeurIPS (2016) Sageev Oore actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, with well-funded research positions available for motivated candidates. His collaborations span academia and industry, including major projects with Google Brain and interdisciplinary work with artists. He leads research initiatives in AI-driven creativity and is deeply involved in the Canadian AI ecosystem through the Vector Institute and CIFAR. His work is supported by significant grants and affiliations, including the Canada CIFAR AI Chair program, which funds his research in foundational AI and its applications. He is also part of the Magenta project at Google, contributing to open-source tools for art and music generation. Sageev Oore leads a research group focused on deep learning for creative applications, with projects in music generation, audio synthesis, and human-AI interaction. His lab collaborates with musicians, artists, and healthcare researchers, fostering a transdisciplinary approach to AI innovation.
Keith Obadike is a Professor in the Department of Art at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP), where he also serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. He is an acclaimed interdisciplinary artist and composer, known for his collaborative work with Mendi Obadike, which spans sound art, digital media, public installations, performance, and internet-based projects. His artistic and academic work critically engages with technology, race, history, and identity. Obadike earned a B.A. in Visual Art from North Carolina Central University and an M.F.A. in Sound Design from Yale University. Prior to joining Cornell, he taught at William Paterson University and held visiting positions at Princeton University, Columbia University, Northwestern University, and the Art Institute of Chicago. His research and creative practice focus on sound art, digital media, public art, performance, and collaborative practice , with strong interdisciplinary connections to Afrofuturism, data sonification, and social justice. He explores how sound and technology mediate racial identity, memory, and liberation, notably through the concept of acousmatic blackness , which he and Mendi developed to describe the racial perception of sound when its source is unseen. Obadike’s selected works include large-scale public sound installations such as Blues Speaker (for James Baldwin) , Free/Phase , Compass Song (Times Square Arts), and GuideStar (Space Needle, Seattle). His projects often use data sonification, archival research, and mythic storytelling, blending historical inquiry with futuristic vision. Notable series include the Opera-Masquerades , Americana Suites , and Numbers Station works, which transform databases of violence into sonic experiences. His honors include: Rockefeller New Media Arts Fellowship (2004) Louis Comfort Tiffany Biennial Award (2015) New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship in Fiction New Music USA Creator Development Fund (2022) Obadike has received commissions and support from institutions such as the Vera List Center, Harlem Stage, Times Square Arts, the American Composers Orchestra, and the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities. He has exhibited and performed at The New Museum, The Whitney Museum of American Art, MoMA, and The Studio Museum in Harlem. His writings and publications include contributions to Studies into Darkness (2022), and artist books such as Four Electric Ghosts and Big House / Disclosure (both 2014). He has also released albums like Crosstalk (2008) and created internet artworks such as Blackness for Sale (2001) and The Interaction of Coloreds (2002), which are foundational in new media and critical race art. While specific advisees are not listed, his role as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Professor indicates active mentorship. His work is deeply collaborative, often co-created with Mendi Obadike, and supported by interdisciplinary teams and institutions.
Henrik von Coler is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Music within the College of Design. His work bridges engineering, electronic music, and empirical research, focusing on spatial audio systems, live electronics, and human-computer interaction in musical contexts. He joined Georgia Tech in 2023 after serving as director of the TU Studio for Electronic Music at Technische Universität Berlin from 2015 to 2023, where he founded the Electronic Orchestra Charlottenburg (EOC) to explore live electronic ensembles in multichannel environments. His research emphasizes the integration of sound, space, and HCI to enhance compositional and performative expressiveness. Notable projects include immersive audio installations, virtual instrument design, and AI-assisted composition. Coler has performed globally on immersive audio systems and curated international concerts. His technical contributions span spatial sound synthesis algorithms, networked music systems, and real-time signal processing tools. Key areas of exploration include volumetric music performances in metaverse environments, hybrid spatial interaction via ARCube, and statistical models for spectral synthesis. He has developed open-source systems like Orchestra (for metaverse performances) and SPRAWL (for ensemble interaction). Coler’s work often combines empirical research with artistic practice, aiming to redefine the boundaries of live electronic music through technological innovation. His academic output spans over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2011, with recent focus on metaverse applications, AI-human collaboration, and immersive audio design. While no formal awards are listed, his leadership roles and project outcomes highlight significant contributions to music technology and spatial audio engineering.
R. Luke DuBois is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Technology, Culture and Society Department at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he also directs the Integrated Design & Media program and the Brooklyn Experimental Media Center. He holds a DMA in music composition from Columbia University and is a renowned artist, composer, and performer whose work explores intersections between technology, sound, and visual media. His research focuses on digital media, human-computer interaction, and emerging technologies applied to artistic expression and accessibility. Key roles include directing the SONYC initiative (addressing urban noise pollution via AI) and leading the NYU Ability Project (advancing disability studies through technology). He has collaborated with institutions like the Smithsonian and artists such as Maya Lin, and his work has been exhibited globally, including at the Sundance Film Festival and the Aspen Institute. DuBois co-developed the Jitter software suite for real-time data manipulation and performs in avant-garde groups like Bioluminescence and Fair Use. His artistic practice combines time-lapse phonography, interactive installations, and interdisciplinary projects that critique cultural ephemera while advancing accessibility in STEM and the arts. Recent contributions include browser-based tools for accessible music notation (SoundCells) and sonification techniques for calculus education. He serves on the Board of the ISSUE Project Room and has been featured in major publications like the New York Times and TED Conference talks.
Jessica Roberts is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech. She holds a PhD in the Learning Sciences and directs the Technology-Integrated Learning Environments (TILEs) Lab. Her work focuses on technology-mediated learning in informal environments like museums and citizen science projects, emphasizing geospatial analysis, data visualization, and accessibility. Prior to academia, she was a middle school teacher. Education: PhD in Learning Sciences (specific institution not listed) Postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute Postdoctoral work at Northwestern University's Tidal Lab Research Interests: Dr. Roberts explores how interactive technologies can foster inclusive, socially meaningful learning experiences. Her projects include: Data sonification systems for visually impaired audiences AI literacy frameworks for K-12 classrooms Citizen science platforms that democratize environmental data exploration Embodied interaction designs to enhance public engagement with scientific data Article Trends: Recent work highlights innovations in AI education, climate data visualization, and accessibility technologies. Over half of her 2023-2025 publications address data sonification systems for marginalized audiences or AI literacy challenges in K-12 contexts. Awards: Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Faculty Fellow Advising & Grants: Leads the TILEs Lab, which collaborates with institutions like the Field Museum of Natural History. Projects have been exhibited at major science museums, indicating significant external partnerships. Labs/Teams: Director of the TILEs Lab, affiliated with GVU Center at Georgia Tech. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across education, computer science, and environmental science domains.
