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Ilona Krawczykمشاهده پروفایل

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Norwich University of the ArtsUnited Kingdom

Dr. Ilona Krawczyk is a Lecturer in Acting at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in post-Grotowskian performance training and interdisciplinary artistic research. She holds a Practice-as-Research PhD from the University of Huddersfield, focusing on embodied voicework and performer wellbeing. Her work bridges physical theatre, experimental music, and sound art, emphasizing ethical and aesthetic innovation in performance. Education: PhD in Drama, Dance & Performance (University of Huddersfield) MA in Acting (Manchester Metropolitan University, joint program with Song of the Goat Theatre) Graduate Diploma in Musical Theatre (CAPITOL, Poland) Her research investigates the intersection of voice, body, and technology, particularly through collaborations with institutions like the Replica Institute for Creative Anticipation and Performing Arts. She explores how wearable design and AI intersect with ethical performance practices. Key projects include the DreamVoice practice and site-specific performance-sound installations like Wild Symphonies and Soundings . Notable Projects: Founder of DreamVoice practice Co-founder of Insoundout collective Artistic director of Soundings (site-specific performances) Grants & Funding: Recipient of the North of England Consortium for Arts and Humanities studentship for her doctoral research. Labs/Teams: Collaborates actively with the Replica Institute, focusing on AI and ethical performance, and maintains ties with international groups like Mechanical Animal Corporation and Drift Ensemble.

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Jacob Beckمشاهده پروفایل

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York UniversityCanada

Jacob Beck is a Professor of Philosophy at York University’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and holds the York Research Chair in the Philosophy of Visual Perception. He is affiliated with York’s Cognitive Science Program (served as Director 2018–2022) and the Centre for Vision Research. His research bridges philosophy and cognitive science, focusing on pre-linguistic mental representation, perception, and numerical cognition. He has published in top-tier journals like Mind , Noûs , and The Journal of Philosophy , and co-edited the Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Animal Minds . Beck earned a PhD from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, with postdoctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis. He has received grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and fellowships from ACLS and NEH. His teaching includes courses on perception, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. His recent work explores analog mental representation, the perception-cognition boundary, and the nature of perceptual confidence. Key themes include how sensory systems interact with higher cognition, the role of non-linguistic representation, and the philosophical implications of cognitive neuroscience findings.

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Omar Lizardoمشاهده پروفایل

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University of California, Los AngelesUnited States

Omar Lizardo is the LeRoy Neiman Term Chair Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he conducts empirical and theoretical research at the intersection of multiple sociological fields. He holds office in Haines Hall and maintains an active research program that spans cultural sociology, historical sociology, social movement studies, cognitive sociology, and network science. His research interests focus on the relationship between social position and cultural taste across multiple levels of analysis and time scales, with particular emphasis on patterns of cultural change and cultural stratification. He also contributes to the interdisciplinary field of Network Science, examining social tie formation, the dynamics of social networks, and the influence of personal attributes on network structure. His work bridges sociology with physics, computer science, and complex systems theory. Lizardo's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersections of culture, cognition, and networks, with articles appearing in top sociology journals including American Sociological Review, Sociological Theory, and Social Forces. His research often employs innovative methodological approaches to analyze cultural patterns and social networks. American Sociological Association Section on Theory Theory Prize for Outstanding Article (Honorable Mention), 2017 American Sociological Association Section on Emotions Recent Contribution Award (Honorable Mention), 2015 American Sociological Association Section on Comparative and Historical Sociology Charles Tilly Best Article Award, 2014 Best Paper Award at The Fifth ACM Hotplanet Workshop, 2013 American Sociological Association Section on Theory Lewis Coser Award for Theoretical Agenda Setting, 2013 American Sociological Association Section on Culture Clifford Geertz Prize for Best Article, 2008 Lizardo has successfully secured significant grant funding from multiple sources including the National Science Foundation, Army Research Laboratory, and National Institutes of Health, with projects focused on network science, social dynamics, and health behaviors. He has advised graduate students like Isaac Jilbert and collaborates extensively with scholars across disciplines. Beyond his research, he serves in important editorial roles, having been former co-editor of American Sociological Review and currently co-editing Sociological Theory, while also serving on the Board of Reviewing Editors for the journal Science.

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Azadeh Emadiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GlasgowUnited Kingdom

Dr. Azadeh Emadi is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre, Film & Television Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her research bridges Eastern/Western philosophies with digital media arts, focusing on cross-cultural approaches to new media, sensory perception, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. She holds a PhD from Auckland University of Technology (2014) and has taught globally, including at Auckland University of Technology (2008-2017). Her work explores intersections between Persian-Islamic philosophies and contemporary digital arts, with key projects addressing tactile perception (e.g., deafblind communities during COVID-19) and materiality of digital media. Notable exhibitions include 'Touch Screen: Rethinking Perception' (2022) and 'Interactive Harmony' (2020). She leads the Substantial Motion Research Network (2018) exploring motion aesthetics across cultures. Recent publications emphasize sensory alternatives to visual-centric paradigms, including haptic technologies for accessibility. Her teaching innovations integrate global/local perspectives, encouraging students to draw from personal cultural backgrounds in creative research. Current supervision focuses on ecofeminist multimedia art, VR documentary storytelling, and material performance practices in MENA regions.

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Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonsoمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MurciaSpain

Maria de Los Angeles Rodriguez Alonso is a Professor at the Universidad de Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities within the Department of Spanish Literature, Literary Theory and Comparative Literature . Her academic work focuses on critical discourse analysis and contemporary Spanish theater studies. Doctoral thesis: El discurso crítico sobre el teatro del franquismo a la transición (1966-1982) Research group: History and Epistemology of Literary Theory Research Interests span: Spanish Literature and Francoist Memory Comparative Dramaturgical Analysis Post-Transition Theater Evolution Critical Discourse Theory Publication Trends over the last decade reveal deep engagement with: Memory and Trauma in Spanish Theater Metaphorical Language in Performance Transatlantic Cultural Exchange Body Politics under Censorship

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Franziska Hellerمشاهده پروفایل

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Martin Luther University Halle-WittenbergGermany

Prof. Dr. Franziska Heller is a full professor of Media Studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, focusing on audiovisual and digital cultures. Her work bridges media theory, history, and aesthetics, examining how digital transformation influences sociocultural practices and vice versa. She leads the Media and Communication Studies department within the Philosophical Faculty II. Research Interests: Digital media cultures, film historiography, media preservation, affective communication, and interdisciplinary projects on digital ethics. Notable collaborations include the HTW Berlin on film restoration and the MeReDiaN network on media-law interactions. Key Achievements: Awarded Dr. Klaus-Marquardt-Preis (2009) for her dissertation Filmästhetik des Fluiden . Published major works like Update! Film- und Mediengeschichte im Zeitalter der digitalen Reproduzierbarkeit (2020) and Alfred Hitchcock. Einführung in seine Filme und Filmästhetik (2015). Active in international networks including Domitor and NECS. Recent Activities: Curator of the 2023 exhibition Streit. Menschen, Medien, Mechanismen , co-lead of Open Media Studies initiatives, and frequent speaker on digital film history and AI’s role in media literacy.

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Christiana Wernerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Duisburg-EssenGermany

Dr. Christiana Werner is a Research Associate at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) within the AHRC/DFG project How Does It Feel? Interpersonal Understanding and Affective Empathy . She previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of Göttingen and a temporary role at Justus Liebig University Giessen in the Mind and Imagination research group. Her work bridges philosophy of mind, epistemology, and aesthetics, focusing on empathy's epistemic role. Education: PhD in Philosophy (University of Regensburg, 2012) Habilitation equivalent via Postdoc at UDE Research Interests: Christiana investigates how empathy and emotions facilitate understanding in social cognition and literary contexts, with a recent emphasis on epistemic and affective injustice. Her methodological approach combines analytical philosophy with interdisciplinary collaborations in psychology and literary studies. Project Leadership: She co-coordinated the DFG-funded Feeling and Understanding: The Role of Empathy in Understanding People and Literature network (2018–2023) with Thomas Petraschka. Current projects include Interpersonal and Phenomenal Understanding within the AHRC/DFG initiative. Publications: Author of How to Create Things with Words (2015) and co-editor of influential volumes like Imagination and Experience: Philosophical Explorations (2024) and Empathy’s Role in Understanding Persons, Literature, and Art (2023). Her work appears in journals such as Analysis , Philosophical Explorations , and The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism . Teaching: Offers courses on analytical feminist philosophy, empathy, and philosophical explorations at UDE. She has presented at conferences including the Rhein Ruhr Epistemology Network Meeting (2024) and AHRC/DFG project events.

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Martin van Heckeمشاهده پروفایل

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Institute for Atomic and Molecular PhysicsNetherlands

Prof. dr. Martin van Hecke is a group leader at the FOM Institute AMOLF in Amsterdam and a professor of physics at Leiden University. He obtained his PhD in theoretical physics from Leiden University in 1996 and has since led interdisciplinary research at the intersection of experiments, simulations, and theory in soft matter and mechanical metamaterials. Professor of Physics, Leiden University Part-time Group Leader, AMOLF PI of the 'Designer Matter' and 'Modern Mechanics' initiatives His research focuses on harnessing disorder and frustration in materials to design systems where complex behavior emerges, particularly in mechanical metamaterials capable of storing and processing information. Key areas include pattern formation, origami-inspired design, jamming, and the inverse problem in material science. Notable scientific awards include the Vici grant (2011) and the ERC-Advanced grant (2021). His group at AMOLF actively trains PhD students such as Bernat Dura Faulí, Colin Meulblok, and Margot Teunisse, while pioneering collaborations in programmable materials and soft robotics. Selected publications highlight his work on emergent memory , geometric control , non-Abelian mechanics , and information processing in materials . His research infrastructure leverages the AMOLF NanoLab and Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) facilities.

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Erin R Ottmarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

Worcester Polytechnic InstituteUnited States

Dr. Erin R. Ottmar is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Learning Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), affiliated with the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies. She directs the MAPLE (Math Abstraction Play Learning Embodiment) Lab, focusing on educational technology and mathematics cognition. She holds a BA in Psychology and Elementary Education from the University of Richmond (2005) and a PhD in Educational Psychology: Applied Developmental Science from the University of Virginia (2011). Her postdoctoral training was completed at the University of Richmond. Her research integrates educational, cognitive, and developmental psychology to design interventions improving mathematics teaching/learning. Key projects include developing dynamic educational technologies like From Here to There and Graspable Math that embed perceptual learning and gesture-based interaction. Her current work examines how cognitive and non-cognitive pathways combine to enhance K-12 mathematics education, using classroom observations, longitudinal data, and multi-level modeling. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on: Perceptual learning mechanisms in mathematics Educational technology efficacy Classroom implementation studies Game-based learning analytics Cognitive factors in mathematical reasoning Awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2022) Sigma Xi Outstanding Junior Faculty Researcher Award (2022) AERA Early Career Fellow (2016) She actively mentors graduate/undergraduate students in the LST program and Psychology department. Major grants include NSF funding for projects on perceptual cues in algebra learning ($668K) and AI-supported teacher tools. She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applications in her lab.

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Stephen Flusbergمشاهده پروفایل

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Vassar CollegeUnited States

Stephen Flusberg is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science at Vassar College, where he has been affiliated since 2023. He holds a BA from Northwestern University and both an MA and PhD from Stanford University. His research focuses on the intersection of language, cognition, and social perception, particularly exploring how metaphors, framing, and linguistic structures shape human thought and behavior. Key areas of inquiry include metaphor theory, cognitive biases, and the psychological mechanisms underlying communication. Flusberg’s work examines how metaphorical language influences public discourse on topics like health, environment, and education. He investigates framing effects in contexts ranging from vaccine messaging to policy communication, emphasizing the role of pragmatic reasoning and cultural context. His interdisciplinary approach bridges cognitive science, linguistics, and psychology to understand how linguistic choices impact decision-making, memory, and social attitudes. Recent projects explore the cognitive underpinnings of metaphor comprehension, the role of syntax in perpetuating stereotypes, and the application of large language models in educational settings. His research often highlights the societal implications of language use, from public health messaging to environmental advocacy. Flusberg’s advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though his active publication record suggests involvement in collaborative research initiatives. He is a member of Vassar’s Cognitive Science department and contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on embodiment, perception, and communication.

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Ken Nakagakiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ChicagoUnited States

Ken Nakagaki is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Chicago and founder of the Actuated Experience Lab (AxLab). He specializes in designing novel actuated tangible user interfaces (A-TUIs) that merge physical materials with computational and robotic systems to create interactive, shape-changing experiences. His work emphasizes seamless integration of dynamic digital information into physical tools and materials. Education: Ph.D. in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT Media Lab (advisor: Hiroshi Ishii) Research Focus: Actuated Tangible User Interfaces (A-TUIs) Shape-changing and reconfigurable technologies Embodied interaction and haptic feedback systems His research bridges robotics, design, and human-computer interaction, driven by curiosity-based prototyping. Awards & Recognition: MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 (Japan & Asia Pacific) Japan Media Arts Festival awards James Dyson Award finalist Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards Labs & Collaborations: AxLab explores actuated interfaces and shape-changing systems to reimagine human-computer interaction in physical spaces.

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Erkki Huovinenمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Empirical AestheticsGermany

Erkki Huovinen is a Professor of Music Education at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden, since 2016. Previously, he held professorships in Musicology at multiple Finnish universities and was a Visiting Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Music. He earned his PhD in Musicology at the University of Turku in 2002, focusing on tonality perception in melodies. His research spans the psychology of music , philosophy of music , and music education , with a focus on creativity, improvisation pedagogy, and mixed-methods approaches. Key Research Areas: Music and imagination, empirical studies on musical creativity, eye-tracking in music reading, theoretical understanding of musical aesthetics. Major Projects: Led the Academy of Finland’s Reading Music: Eye-Movements and the Development of Expertise (2014–2018), exploring visual processes in music reading. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book contributions, including works on music perception, improvisation psychology, and interdisciplinary methodologies. His research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, such as microphenomenological interviews and eye-tracking studies. He has also contributed to textbooks like Musiikkipsykologia and edited volumes on musical improvisation. His work frequently bridges empirical research with philosophical inquiry, emphasizing the interplay between theory and practice. Grant History: Academy of Finland consortium leader (2014–2018). Teaching: Focuses on music education innovation and interdisciplinary pedagogy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups in cognitive science and music technology.

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Christian Muiseمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen's University at KingstonCanada

Christian Muise is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University's School of Computing, part of the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a PhD (2014) in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Toronto, where he was advised by Sheila McIlraith and J. Christopher Beck. His research focuses on automated planning under uncertainty, combining planning with learning for applications like goal-oriented dialogue systems and multi-agent coordination. He previously held postdoctoral roles at the University of Melbourne's Agentlab and MIT's CSAIL, and was a Research Staff Member at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab. Education: PhD in Artificial Intelligence, University of Toronto (2014) MSc in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2009) BSc in Computer Science, Carleton University (2007) Research Interests: His work bridges automated planning and machine learning, emphasizing robustness in uncertain environments. Key areas include non-deterministic planning, model acquisition with large language models (LLMs), and human-aware planning. He explores applications in healthcare (e.g., treatment response prediction), robotics (autonomous navigation), and dialogue systems for safety-critical domains. Current projects include developing explainable planning systems and mitigating bias in AI decision-making. Awards: Scotiabank Scholar (Scotiabank Centre for Customer Analytics) Advising & Labs: Leads the Mu Lab, supervising PhD and Master's students in topics like model acquisition, dialogue systems, and planning bias. Active in open-source tools (e.g., L2P, MACQ library) to democratize planning research. Collaborates on projects like PRP Rebooted and FixMyPlan to advance FOND planning and LLM integration. Labs/Teams: Mu Lab at Queen’s University, focusing on planning under uncertainty, AI safety, and neuro-symbolic systems.

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Julia Swallowمشاهده پروفایل

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University of SheffieldUnited Kingdom

Dr Julia Swallow is a Wellcome Trust-funded Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield’s Department of Sociological Studies, part of the School of Sociological Studies, Politics, and International Relations. Her work bridges medical sociology and Science and Technology Studies (STS), focusing on biomedicine’s evolving practices, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and genomic technologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Leeds (2012–2015) and has held prestigious fellowships at the University of Edinburgh (2020–2024) and a current Career Development Award (2024–2030). Research interests include immunotherapy’s material and metaphorical dimensions, genomic cancer medicine’s societal impacts, and the role of chronic inflammation in degenerative disease. She co-convenes the British Sociological Association’s Science and Technology Studies Study Group and contributes to interdisciplinary research networks like the University of Sheffield’s STeMiS and iHuman. Her publications critically analyze diagnostic practices, patient experiences, and the ethical implications of biomedical innovation. Key themes include uncertainty in memory clinics, the reclassification of disease boundaries, and the interplay between metaphor and materiality in healthcare. Recent work examines how immunotherapy reshapes cancer management and how chronic inflammation is repositioned as ‘medicine’s new frontier.’ She emphasizes the sociocultural dimensions of biomedical advancements, advocating for critical perspectives on emerging technologies. Awards include the Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship (2020–2024) and Career Development Award (2024–2030). Her teaching spans medical sociology and STS within sociology departments and medical schools, emphasizing critical engagement with health systems and biomedical practices.

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Catalina Iliescu Gheorghiuمشاهده پروفایل

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University of AlicanteSpain

Catalina Iliescu Gheorghiu is a Professor in the Department of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Alicante's Faculty of Philosophy and Letters. Her academic role focuses on translation studies, intercultural communication, and specialized interpreting. She teaches in English and Romanian, with a research emphasis on theatre translation, medical interpreting, and migration narratives. Research Interests: Dr. Iliescu Gheorghiu's work bridges translation theory and practice, particularly in performing arts and healthcare contexts. She investigates how translation mediates cultural identities in diasporic communities and explores the socio-political dimensions of translation during historical periods like Romania's communist era. Her recent studies highlight the role of humor in children's theatre across cultures and the challenges of multilingual healthcare communication for migrant populations. Professional Contributions: She has pioneered educational projects such as TRAUTOROM and collaborated in EU-funded initiatives addressing interpreter-mediated healthcare access. Her work on Romanian literature's global presence and Equatorial Guinean migration discourse demonstrates interdisciplinary reach. She actively contributes to curriculum development for interpreting programs and has published extensively in translation pedagogy and cultural diplomacy.

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