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Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Corpus Building
• Digital Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal serves as a Professor at the Digital Humanities Lab within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Basel, Switzerland. His work bridges humanities disciplines with computational methods, focusing on digitization, digital archiving, and cultural heritage preservation. Research Interests : Dhaliwal’s research explores the intersection of analog/digital photography, computational imaging, and sustainable digital infrastructure. He contributes to projects involving 3D visualization, color science, and the development of virtual research environments for humanities scholarship. Labs & Collaborations : As part of the Digital Humanities Lab , he collaborates with institutions like the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF) , e-codices , and Swiss Art Research Infrastructure . The lab, founded in 1924 as the “Abteilung für Wissenschaftliche Photographie,” specializes in digital editions, corpus building, and computational analysis of cultural artifacts. Teaching & Programs : He is affiliated with the University of Basel’s Master’s program in Digital Humanities and its Doctoral program , which emphasize interdisciplinary methodologies for analyzing large-scale digital data in humanities contexts.

• Human Interaction
• Ethnomethodology
• Conversation Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sofian Bouaouina is a postdoctoral researcher and assistant at the Chair for French and General Linguistics , University of Basel. His work focuses on Interactional Linguistics , Conversation Analysis , and Ethnomethodology , with special emphasis on multimodal conversation analysis and sensoriality-in-interaction . Affiliated with the Department of Linguistics and Literature (Faculty of Humanities) and the Professorship Mondada, he investigates how participants achieve intersubjectivity through spoken language, bodily conduct, and material environments. PhD in General Linguistics (University of Basel, SNSF-funded intSenses project) Current SNSF-funded projects: InterSensoriality , Everybody speaks about the weather , and Human Sociality in the Age of Covid-19 His research explores sensorial practices in diverse settings including cooking activities, museum visits, firefighting training, and athletic performance. Key contributions include analyzing instruction sequences , perceptual restrictions , and Covid-19's impact on social interaction . Publications examine topics like multisensorial communication , touch accountability , and masked discourse . Recent articles investigate sensorial coordination in museum visits, visual impairment interactions, and acrobatic communication . Workshop presentations address data sharing , series organization , and hand-puppet theatre practices. Collaborations include projects on sensoriality , expert practices , and Covid-19 sociality .

François-Karl Gschwendمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Chinese and Japanese Languages
• Chinese and Japanese Cultures
• Translation Studies (Contemporary Chinese Literature)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

François-Karl Gschwend is a Lecturer at the Chinese Studies Unit of the University of Geneva . His academic work spans Chinese and Japanese languages, cultures, lexicology, and the translation of contemporary Chinese literature, with particular expertise in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Focuses on micronarratives and cultural representation Active in translation studies and lexicological analysis Engages in both academic and public-facing writing Research Trends : Gschwend’s publications emphasize contemporary Chinese short fiction, cross-cultural translation practices, and the intersection of cultural studies with historical analysis. Key themes include urban life depiction, linguistic evolution, and Sino-Japanese literary exchange. His 2021 conference presentation interrogates Western interpretations of Ming dynasty political thought. Scientific Recognition : 2021: Publication elected among ten most significant Chinese micro-story events Teaching & Public Engagement : Delivers courses on Chinese language and culture while contributing to public discourse through op-eds in La Liberté (2007-2010) covering topics from language learning to societal perceptions of China.

Martina Wernsdörferمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Museum Ethnology
• Material Culture
• Immaterial Culture
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martina Wernsdörfer is a Deputy Director and Curator for Asia at the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zurich. She earned her doctorate in Sinology in 2006 with a focus on Tibet's education system and has been affiliated with the museum since 2011. Education: Doctorate in Sinology (University of Zurich, 2006), studies in Sinology, East Asian Art History, Religious Studies, and Ethnology at University of Zurich, National Cheng Kung University, and Heidelberg University Her research focuses on: Human craftsmanship and practical knowledge in material/immaterial culture Ethnographic collecting practices and historical collections Museum ethnology, particularly Tibetan and Japanese studies Textile art and cultural heritage Intersections of museums and societal engagement Her publications and exhibitions explore: Tibetan ethnographic legacies (Harrer/Aufschnaiter collections) Textile knowledge in Southwest China (Miao women) Japanese Buddhist art and pilgrimage imagery Historical mapmaking in Tibet Cultural exchanges in ethnographic fieldwork Martina Wernsdörfer collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like: «The Tibetan Scientific Legacy of Peter Aufschnaiter» (2023–2026) «Maps as Knowledge Resources» with Universität Hamburg «Partners in a Trading Zone» with Digitalisierungsinitiative Zürich She has contributed to media discussions on topics including: Tibetan cultural heritage (Radio Oe1, 2025) Comparative textile studies (UZH-Journal, 2020) Japanese Buddhist art (FAZ, 2015) Decolonization in ethnographic museums (Züritipp, 2012)

Sylvia Bendel Larcherمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Conversation Analysis
• Text Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sylvia Bendel Larcher serves as a Lecturer at the Institute for Communication and Marketing within the School of Business at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. With appointments spanning multiple institutions including the University of Bern and University of Innsbruck, her academic career demonstrates deep expertise in linguistic analysis of professional communication. She maintains active research collaborations while contributing to editorial work at the Reformed Church of Uri since 2024. Her educational background includes a Dr. phil. from the University of Zurich and a PD Dr. habil. from the University of Bern, establishing her scholarly foundation in linguistic analysis. These qualifications support her extensive research in conversation patterns across various professional contexts. Bendel Larcher's research focuses on the intersection of linguistic theory and practical business communication. Her work examines conversation structures in agile teams, institutional discourse patterns, and historical advertising rhetoric. Recent publications reveal growing interest in technology-mediated communication, particularly how AI tools like ChatGPT interact with traditional linguistic analysis methods. She investigates how personality manifests in professional interactions and how communication quality can be systematically evaluated in organizational settings. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent output across multiple formats - books, journal articles, and conference presentations - with increasing attention to digital communication environments. The research shows evolution from traditional discourse analysis toward hybrid methodologies incorporating computational approaches while maintaining core linguistic principles. Her professional activities extend beyond academia to practical applications in organizational settings. She has served as Public Relations Officer for the Evangelical-Reformed Parish of Einsiedeln (2012-2016) and currently edits for the Reformed Church of Uri. Her work bridges theoretical linguistic research with real-world communication challenges in business and institutional contexts. Bendel Larcher leads several research initiatives including 'Videotaped professional practice for the business world,' 'Business book summary using natural language generation,' and 'Interaction profile and personality.' These projects reflect her commitment to applying linguistic analysis to contemporary business communication challenges while exploring the relationship between individual personality and professional discourse patterns.

Teresa Galí-Izardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Landscape Architecture
• Regenerative Agriculture
• Soil Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Teresa Galí-Izard is a Professor at ETH Zurich where she directs the Being Alive Chair within the Institute of Landscape and Urban Studies (LUS) in the Department of Architecture. She also serves as director of the Master's program in Landscape Architecture at ETH Zurich and is a director at Arquitectura Agronomia, a landscape architecture firm based in Barcelona. As a trained agronomist from the Technical University of Catalonia, she brings interdisciplinary expertise to her work bridging landscape architecture, ecology, and agricultural science. Her research focuses on translating the hidden potential of landscapes through understanding climate and geology as foundational elements for design. She has developed innovative methodologies including the BeingAliveLanguage software integrated with Rhino/Grasshopper that revolutionizes visualization of soil-centric information. Her work emphasizes fieldwork as essential practice, with particular attention to soil systems, geological conditions, and climate patterns as primary matter for landscape design. Professor Galí-Izard leads the global Garden of the XXI Century project with installations in Spain, Switzerland, USA, and Chile, exploring regenerative landscape cultivation and experimental gardening practices. Her publications and research demonstrate a consistent focus on translating landscapes through drawing, cartography, and digital tools while maintaining deep engagement with living systems and their evolutionary processes. Nominated for Schelling Architecture Prize (2024) for revolutionary contributions to landscape architecture understanding President of the Jury of the European Prize for Urban Public Space (2022) Member of the Oberlander Prize Jury She actively supervises student work through foundation studios and seminars at ETH Zurich, with recent projects including 'Regenerative Practices for Exhausted Landscapes' and 'Slow Water: Exploring Keyline Design in Switzerland.' Her Being Alive Chair functions as a laboratory for developing new approaches to landscape architecture that emphasize care, translation, and understanding of living systems. The chair organizes fieldwork weeks, research colloquia, and public lectures that foster interdisciplinary dialogue about landscape practices in the Anthropocene.

• Fine Arts
• Design
• Drawing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ursula Bachman is a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Design & Art, where she has been affiliated since 1995. She served as Professor until 2011, then as Vice Director for Interdisciplinarity & Public Relations until 2020. Her external roles include Vice President of the Swiss-Arab Cultural Center (2000-2010), member of the Swiss UNESCO Commission (2004-2010), and board member of Fumetto (2015). Her educational background includes a teaching diploma from the Lucerne School of Art and Design and a Master of Arts in Fine Arts from Birmingham University, UK. Bachman's artistic practice spans drawing, installation, and animation, with expertise in Middle Eastern cultural contexts developed through residencies in New York and Cairo. Her intercultural teaching modules and public art projects—including installations at the Lucerne State Archives and Zofingen Train Station Square—demonstrate her integration of artistic practice with community engagement and cross-cultural dialogue. Her publications reveal consistent themes in design history and cross-cultural visual interpretation, from the 2017 "Pattern Book" documenting 140 years of Swiss design to her 2014 analysis of line perception across Egyptian and artistic contexts, highlighting interdisciplinary connections between art, sociology, and urban studies.

• Art History
• Medieval Art
• Art Theory
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Brückle is a Professor at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) in the School of Design & Art, Department of Visual Communication. He has held this position since 2013 and additionally teaches at the universities of Basel, Bern, Freiburg im Breisgau, Lucerne, and Zurich. His academic background includes studies in art history and literary studies in Marburg, Dijon, and Hamburg, where he received his doctorate in art history in 2001 with a thesis on 'art in the service of power representation in medieval France.' Brückle's research interests span multiple interconnected fields including medieval art, art theory, museum history, contemporary art, media history, and visual culture with a particular focus on photography and post-photography. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary media theory, examining how visual practices evolve and transform across different historical periods. He has conducted extensive research on medieval art, art theory, museum history, and contemporary photography practices. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of historical visual practices with contemporary media culture. Brückle's scholarship demonstrates a trajectory from medieval art studies through 20th century photography to contemporary digital image culture, with particular attention to how photographic practices are transforming in networked environments. His research on post-photography examines how traditional photographic concepts are being reconfigured in digital contexts. Brückle has led several significant research projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), including 'Post-Photography' (2018-2022), 'Curating Photography in the Networked Image Economy' (2019-2020), and 'Collecting the Ephemeral' (2019-2023). Since 2023, he has been leading the 'Real Abstractions' research project in collaboration with Julia Gelshorn from the University of Freiburg. He is also the co-editor of the HSLU academic series '745' with Rachel Mader. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Camera Arts, Scientific Working Methodology, Art History Lecture Series, History of Visual Media, Transdisciplinary Lecture Series, Collecting and Showing: Exhibition Concepts, Critical Image Practices, and Visual Culture. These courses reflect his interdisciplinary approach that connects historical scholarship with contemporary visual practices.

• Art
• Design
• Film

Johanna Bruckner serves as an Artistic Professor at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts within the Design Film Art school, based at Nylsuisseplatz 1, 6020 Emmenbrücke, Switzerland. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Art, forming the foundation of her creative practice. This qualification anchors her interdisciplinary approach across visual and performative disciplines. Professor Bruckner's research spans the interconnected domains of Art, Design, and Film, emphasizing experimental methodologies and cross-medium exploration. Her work investigates contemporary visual culture through conceptual frameworks that challenge traditional boundaries between artistic disciplines, with particular focus on material innovation and narrative structures in digital and physical spaces. Her institutional role centers on advancing pedagogical practices within applied arts education, fostering collaborative projects that integrate theoretical inquiry with studio-based experimentation. The Design Film Art school provides the structural context for her engagement with emerging creative technologies and cultural production.

• Visual Communication
• Graphic Design
• Film Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Corina Flühmann serves as a Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts within the School of Design, Film and Art, contributing to Switzerland's applied arts education sector. Her academic focus spans core creative disciplines: Visual Communication Graphic Design Film Studies Art Education Digital Media Typography She primarily teaches in the BA Visual Communication program at the Emmenbrücke campus (Nylsuisseplatz 1), emphasizing practical design application through Switzerland's applied sciences framework. Her role centers on developing student competencies in visual storytelling and contemporary media production within a professional educational context.

• Visual Communication
• Data Visualization
• Storytelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel Frei serves as a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Design, Film and Art, where he teaches Visual Communication and Data Visualization across Bachelor's and Master's programs including the Applied Information and Data Science and MA Design curricula. His academic journey began after a career shift from biology and finance, completing a Master's in Design in 2011 followed by dissertation research at University College Dublin's SMARTLab (2012-2020). His research focuses on the intersection of analog and digital media, particularly in immersive technologies (AR/MR/VR) , cultural heritage digitization , and data storytelling . Key projects include the Digital Storytelling Lab, ALE (UNESCO World Heritage mobile experiences), and IDN-Kommunale Energie-Transformation. His work consistently explores how mobile and immersive technologies transform learning in cultural institutions and tourism contexts. Frei's 2024-2022 publications reveal a strong trend toward geospatial data visualization in tourism, cultural heritage preservation through mixed realities , and participatory digital archiving , often involving Swiss parks, museums, and indigenous communities like Amazonian collectives. His work bridges technical development with human-centered design principles. Nomination for Swiss Design Prize 2017 (Research category) Best of Swiss App Award 2016 (2x Bronze for ALE project) As former coordinator (2013-2023) and director (4 years) of continuing education programs, he managed interdisciplinary collaborations with cultural institutions, nature conservation groups, and educational organizations. His current leadership of the Investigative Methods in Research Practice module (2025) demonstrates ongoing curriculum development. Frei also maintains professional practice as an illustrator and concept designer, applying research to real-world projects in conservation and cultural sectors. His Visual Narrative research group serves as the primary laboratory context, producing projects like the Digital Storytelling Lab and Virtuelles Museum that integrate mobile technologies, indigenous knowledge systems, and emerging AI/AR platforms for cultural engagement.

Monica Gasparمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Design Cultures
• Craft Theory
• Critical Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Monica Gaspar is a Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), specifically within the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art. She works as a lecturer in the BA Product Design program and serves as a mentor for BA thesis in product design (object, jewelry, textile, spatial) and supervisor for Master Research Thesis in Design. Her professional profile extends beyond academia as she is also an active freelance curator and author with international recognition. Universitat de Barcelona (Art History) Zurich University of the Arts (Cultural and Gender Studies) Escola Massana Barcelona (Jewelry Design) Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (Doctoral candidate) Gaspar's research focuses on redefining the "applied" as an experimental and socially relevant field of action. Her work explores design cultures, craftsmanship as critical practices, cultures of wearing (bodies, objects and identity), exhibitions as research devices, and intersectional and decolonial perspectives in design and art. She has developed a distinctive approach that bridges art, design, and activism through curated exhibitions and theoretical contributions. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory exploring the intersections between material culture, critical theory, and social practice. Gaspar's work increasingly engages with decolonial perspectives, examining how design practices can challenge dominant narratives and power structures. She has developed innovative methodologies that position exhibitions themselves as research devices for investigating cultural interstices. Editorial Advisory Board Member, Journal for Jewellery Research (2017-present) Board Member, NDG Network for Design History (2019-present) Peer Reviewer, ICDHS International Committee for Design History and Design Studies (2018-present) Foundation Board Member, FHD Design History Foundation Barcelona (2016-present) Co-Convenor, DHS2021 Design History Society Annual Conference (2020) Gaspar has shaped teaching at the interface between theory and practice through collaborations with art and design universities across Scandinavia, England, the Netherlands, and the USA. Her research projects include "Accelerating the pursuit of the SDGs in Swiss design education: Design Action Labs" and "Craft Round Tables: Shaping of digital transformation of work environments through human-centered craft competences." She previously served as a research associate at the Institute for Theory at Zurich University of the Arts (2013-2016) for the research project "Aesthetic Practices."

• Work and Health
• Health Diagnostics
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patric Wyss is a Research Associate at the School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and concurrently serves as a Research Associate at the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, data science, and healthcare, focusing on innovative approaches to health diagnostics and workplace mental health. Dr. Wyss completed his academic training at the University of Bern, Switzerland with a Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences (2019-2022), Master's degree in Statistics and Data Science (2017-2020), Master's degree in Psychology (2014-2017), and Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Mathematics (2010-2014). His research interests center on work and health, predicting health variables with complex algorithms, and data-driven personalized health diagnostics. Dr. Wyss has made significant contributions to dementia diagnosis through data-driven approaches, cognitive assessment tools, and digital interventions for mental health. His work often integrates machine learning with clinical psychology to develop predictive models for health outcomes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia and cognitive decline in aging populations. His research increasingly incorporates digital health technologies, virtual reality, and algorithmic approaches to develop personalized diagnostic tools. The publications demonstrate a progression from fundamental cognitive neuroscience to applied health diagnostics with practical workplace applications. Dr. Wyss has been actively involved in several significant projects including Digital Balance, Healthy@Work, and work-related stress and mental disorders in the workplace. His current position at the Institute for Mental and Organizational Health at FHNW focuses on how digitalization, social upheavals, and new forms of work present both opportunities and challenges for mental and organizational health. His professional activities include research collaboration across multiple institutions, development of digital assessment tools, and investigation of HR analytics applications for health monitoring. Dr. Wyss has also contributed to the development of serious games for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, particularly for older adults and patients with neurological conditions.