جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Iris Garrelfsمشاهده پروفایل

مربی ارشد

• Sound Art
• Performance Art
• Electroacoustic Music
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iris Garrelfs is a Departmental Senior Tutor in the Music Department at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her work bridges music, art, and sociology through interdisciplinary projects in performance, installation, and sound art. She holds a PhD from the University of the Arts London and has conducted postdoctoral research on creative process models. Her practice explores listening as a mode of connection between humans and environments, often site-specific and incorporating digital sound processing. Key projects include the Listening Wall , an interactive installation with contributed listening scores, and collaborations like Lab of Sonic Possibilities with Tansy Spinks. She has exhibited globally at institutions such as Tate Britain, National Gallery, and the Onassis Cultural Centre Athens. Awards include the Francis Chagrin Award for her residency at the Onassis Centre (2016). Her research interests span procedural blending in sound art, active metadata development, and the sociopolitical dimensions of sound. She co-edits the Reflections on Process in Sound journal and leads initiatives like the Sound Practice Research Unit. Recent works include Embodied Dialogues (2025) and Birds , a spoken-word project interrogating avian symbolism in sonic art.

Byron Hawkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Histories and Historiographies of Rhetoric and Composition
• Computers and Writing
• Rhetoric and New Materialism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Byron Hawk is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina's McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges rhetoric, composition, digital humanities, and new materialist theory. Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington (2000) Research Interests include: Histories and historiographies of rhetoric and composition Sonic rhetoric and writing with sound Posthumanism and new materialist theory Digital writing and networked humanities Publication Trends show sustained engagement with materiality in rhetoric, sonic practices in composition, and interdisciplinary methodologies combining digital tools with theoretical frameworks. Scientific Recognition : W. Ross Winterowd Award winner (2007) MLA Mina Shaughnessy Prize honorable mention (2008) Professional Activities include invited workshops on sonic rhetorics, new materialism, and gesture ecologies at institutions like University of Texas and Indiana University, with numerous conference presentations at RSA and CCCC.

• Landscape Architecture
• Ecosystem Phenomena
• Soundscape Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brenda Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Architecture. Her work bridges art, ecology, and design through interdisciplinary research exploring landscape ecosystems, soundscape perception, and cultural narratives. She holds degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. B.F.A. (Sculpture, High Honors) M.A. & M.F.A. (Sculpture) M.L.A. (Landscape Architecture) Her research focuses on interpreting landscape processes through sound, oral histories, and collaborative projects. Notable projects include the SSHRC-funded Manitoba Farmstead Shelterbelts study (2024 exhibition), Tzintzuntzan hummingbird habitat restoration (Mexico, 2015), and Spring Ice sound installations (2010). She has been awarded residencies at Chaco Culture National Historical Park and CMMAS, and fellowships from MacDowell Colony and Yaddo. Awards include a Merit Award from the Society of Landscape Architects for her 1998 exhibition catalog. Her recent book project traces Manitoba’s ecological and cultural landscape history from the last Ice Age to modern shelterbelt programs. Brown teaches Ecology + Design, Design Research, and studios in the Environmental Design program. Her work integrates art, ecology, and community engagement through multimedia exhibitions, sound installations, and edited volumes.

Sheela Ramannaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning
• Multimodal Information Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sheela Ramanna is a Professor and Chair of the ACS Graduate Program in the Department of Applied Computer Science at the University of Winnipeg, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Manitoba. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Kansas State University, and completed her earlier education at Osmania University, India. Her research focuses on AI, machine learning, and soft computing with applications in natural language processing, multimodal information processing, and topological data analysis. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including multiple UW Merit Awards and Senior Member status in the International Rough Set Society. Dr. Ramanna leads projects funded by NSERC and MITACS, including work on precipitation forecasting, microplastics analysis, and cannabinoid medicine studies. She supervises over 20 graduate students and has authored/co-authored over 150 publications in top journals/conferences. Key roles include editorial positions for EAAI and KES journals, and program chairs for major conferences like IJCRS and RSCTC. Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering (Osmania University), M.S. Computer Science (Osmania University), Ph.D. Computer Science (Kansas State University) Research Interests: Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Multimodal Deep Learning, Computational Topology, Rough Set Theory, Social Network Analysis Grants & Projects: NSERC Alliance/Engage Grants, MITACS Accelerate Projects, WeatherLogics collaborations on precipitation forecasting and road condition mapping

Daniel Voyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Laterality (Brain hemisphere specialization)
• Sex-related cognitive differences
• Time perception
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel Voyer is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Arts. His research spans three primary areas: laterality and emotional processing, sex-related differences in spatial cognition, and time perception mechanisms. He teaches undergraduate statistics and graduate advanced research methods. PhD (University of Waterloo) MSc/BS (Université de Montréal) His research in laterality explores emotional priming and cerebral hemisphere specialization, while his work on cognitive differences investigates visuo-spatial task performance across genders. Recent studies examine affective influences on time estimation and spatial-auditory interactions. Key publication trends show consistent focus on: Brain lateralization mechanisms Gender-specific cognitive patterns Time perception anomalies Visuo-spatial processing Emotion-cognition interactions Methodological innovations Scientific Recognition : Faculty of Arts Teaching Award UNB Merit Award University Research Scholar His work combines psycholinguistic analysis, neuropsychological assessments, and experimental design to advance understanding of cognitive processing differences and temporal perception mechanisms.

Adam Eddyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interdisciplinary Art
• Painting
• Sculpture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Eddy is an Assistant Professor of Painting in the Art Studio program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He holds an MFA in painting/drawing from Boston University (2016) and an MFA in creative technologies from Virginia Tech (2022). His work bridges traditional media (oil painting, sculpture) with digital innovation (computer graphics, immersive tech). Research interests focus on exploring liminal spaces between human/machine, organic/mechanical, and past/future. He interrogates constructed dichotomies through interdisciplinary practices that challenge individualism and social hierarchies. Notable exhibitions include solo/group shows nationally and internationally. Previous academic roles include assistant professorships at Columbia College (studio art) and adjunct positions at College of Charleston (painting/drawing). Education: B.A., College of Charleston; M.F.A., Boston University; M.F.A., Virginia Tech Exhibitions: Over 20+ national/international venues documented Techniques: Oil painting, digital animation, interactive installations His recent works like Destiny (2024) and Temple (2023) exemplify his fusion of traditional and digital mediums. Projects like Surface Tension (2022) showcase sensor-driven interactive art, while Walk of the Sun (2021) blends documentary film with artistic process narratives.

Andrew C. Singerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Underwater Acoustic Communications
• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrew C. Singer is a distinguished academic holding dual roles as the Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Stony Brook University and a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He also holds a courtesy appointment in the Institute for Advanced Computational Science and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook. Previously, he served as the Fox Family Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering, where he led innovation initiatives as the Associate Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on signal processing, underwater acoustic communications, and biomedical applications of acoustics, with contributions to underwater acoustic localization, sensor networks, and machine learning for signal processing. Education and Career: While specific educational details are not provided, Singer’s extensive academic leadership roles and research output indicate a strong background in electrical engineering and signal processing. His work spans academia and industry, with notable contributions to acoustic communication systems, biomedical implants, and emergency medical devices (e.g., the emergency ventilator for pandemic response). Research Interests: Singer’s research integrates theoretical and applied aspects of signal processing, including underwater acoustic signal processing, biomedical acoustics, and the design of robust communication systems. He leads projects like Task Force Ocean (underwater acoustic signal processing) and ACOMS+X (acoustic communications in diverse environments), emphasizing practical applications in oceanography, healthcare, and emergency systems. Grants & Collaborations: His work is supported by grants from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, with collaborations extending to medical institutions, geotechnical engineering teams, and robotics researchers. Notable projects include through-soil wireless communication systems and ultrasonic biomedical implants for in vivo video transmission. Labs & Teams: The Singer Research Group at UIUC and Stony Brook focuses on advancing acoustic technologies, with projects like the Mechatronic Acoustic Research System and cooperative microphone array systems for speech enhancement. His team collaborates with engineers, physicians, and data scientists to bridge theoretical and applied challenges.

Jeffrey M Cornwallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Childhood Studies
• Children's Art
• Elementary Art Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey M. Cornwall is an Assistant Professor of Art Education at Colorado State University's College of Liberal Arts, Department of Art and Art History. He serves as the Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Childhood Art. His research focuses on childhood studies, children's art, and elementary art education, emphasizing the affective and mundane aspects of children's learning and creativity. Education: Ph.D. 2022, The Pennsylvania State University; studied at Brigham Young University. Research Interests: Cornwall explores how children learn and create beyond traditional developmental frameworks. His work bridges art education with childhood studies, examining collaborative practices, sketchbook methodologies, and sensory-based pedagogies. He emphasizes the importance of observing children's unstructured creative processes. Publications: His articles in journals like Visual Arts Research and Studies in Art Education highlight themes such as collaborative observation, social-emotional learning in art, and the role of sound and movement in education. His work appears in international anthologies on children and art. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising roles mentioned, but his research involves collaborative projects with children. His role as Associate Director at the Center for the Study of Childhood Art indicates involvement in institutional initiatives. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Center for the Study of Childhood Art, focusing on interdisciplinary research in childhood art and education.

• Textile Engineering
• Material Science
• Composite Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pelin Altay serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her academic profile includes 29 research outputs from 2012-2025 with significant publication acceleration since 2022 (9 papers in 2022 alone) and an h-index of 190, reflecting substantial impact in advanced textile research. Her primary research domains feature: Textile Engineering and Material Science Composite Materials and Aerogels (Silica Aerogel) Sustainable Denim Processing via Laser Technology Recycled Polyester Applications in Swimwear Thermal Protective Clothing Design Antimicrobial Textile Finishing These areas demonstrate her commitment to functional textile innovation and environmental sustainability. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant industrial problem-solving themes: Revolutionizing denim fading through laser treatment sustainability Developing thermal protection using silica aerogel composites Enhancing swimwear performance with recycled fibers Engineering antimicrobial nylon fabrics Optimizing disposable surgical gown properties Advancing sound/thermal insulation in epoxy composites Her work consistently bridges material science breakthroughs with practical textile manufacturing applications. No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source materials. Details regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, laboratory infrastructure, or collaborative teams were not provided in the available documentation.

• Construction Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abbas Rashidi is an Associate Professor in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, with an adjunct appointment in Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research combines construction engineering with AI/ML applications to solve industry challenges. With over 20 years of industry experience, he serves as associate editor for ASCE's Journal of Construction Engineering and Management. His research focuses on computer vision applications in infrastructure inspection, construction safety analytics, AI-driven traffic management, and sensor-based jobsite monitoring. He develops innovative methods for culvert inspection, work zone safety, equipment tracking, and airport operations using deep learning and federated learning approaches. Dr. Rashidi holds a PhD in Construction Engineering from Georgia Tech, dual MS degrees in Construction Management and Electrical Engineering, and maintains professional certifications including Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) and OSHA Outreach Instructor.

Chuanrong (Cindy) Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geographic Information Science
• Spatial Economics
• Spatial Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chuanrong (Cindy) Zhang serves as a Professor in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies Education at the University of Connecticut. Her academic career centers on Geographic Information Science and Systems, with significant contributions to spatial analysis methodologies applied across health, transportation, and environmental domains. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2004), establishing her foundation in advanced geospatial research. Professor Zhang's research program integrates Geographic Information Science with spatial economics and computational statistics. She pioneers innovations in geospatial semantic web technologies, volunteered geographic information systems for emergency response, and advanced land cover classification techniques. Her work consistently addresses real-world challenges in public health infrastructure, transportation networks, and environmental sustainability through rigorous spatial modeling. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong emphasis on computational scalability and data interoperability in geospatial systems. Her research frequently bridges computer science frameworks with domain-specific applications, particularly in disaster management scenarios where rapid geospatial data processing is critical for life-saving decisions. Professor Zhang has secured major research funding including a USGS grant (2017-2020) for optimizing spatial knowledge queries of The National Map and an NSF Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems grant (2014-2017) investigating socio-ecological dynamics in Long Island Sound watersheds. These projects demonstrate her leadership in large-scale, interdisciplinary research addressing complex environmental and societal challenges.

David LeRueمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Research-Creation
• Qualitative Research
• Community-Engaged Pedagogical Practices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David LeRue is an Assistant Professor in Art Education at Concordia University. He holds a BFA, MFA, and PhD, and works at the intersection of research-creation, qualitative research, and community-engaged pedagogy. His research examines the contradictions of community through participatory arts-based methods and oral history, exploring how grassroots interpretations shape place experiences. LeRue's research interests include dialectical philosophies applied to social and physical re-imaginings of community spaces, landscape painting pedagogies, and digital-physical integration in art practices. His work emphasizes inductive methodologies to decode place-based narratives. LeRue maintains office hours on Fridays from 10:00-12:00 at EV-2-817 and is available for thesis supervision in Art Education (MA and PhD programs).

• Sound Generation
• Knee Prosthesis
• Simulation Model
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andreas Wurzinger is a researcher at the Institute of Fundamentals and Theory in Electrical Engineering at Graz University of Technology. His work spans acoustics, biomedical engineering, and computational methods. PhD Student, Graz University of Technology (current) Research focuses on sound generation , knee prosthesis acoustics , and physics-informed neural networks . He develops digital twins for noise analysis in mechanical and medical systems, including refrigerant compressors and hydraulic prostheses. Recent publications highlight applications of computational aeroacoustics , flow-induced sound modeling , and data-driven frameworks like pyCFS-data. Collaborations span automotive and medical device industries . He actively participates in conferences like NOVEM 2025, Forum Acusticum 2025, and DAS/DAGA 2025, presenting on vibro-acoustic emissions and digital twin applications .

David Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• American Literature (19th-20th Century)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Kirby is the Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English at Florida State University, where he has taught since 1969. His academic career spans over five decades, emphasizing both creative writing instruction and scholarly research. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. His research interests focus on poetry, creative writing pedagogy, 19th- and 20th-century American literature, and music journalism. Kirby's work blends high and low cultural references, exploring themes like memory, identity, and societal critique through innovative narrative forms. Notable publications include Little Richard: The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll (2009), a critically acclaimed biography, and poetry collections such as The House on Boulevard St. (2007)—a National Book Award finalist—and his 2021 works Help Me, Information and The Knowledge . He has published over 30 books across poetry, criticism, and nonfiction. Kirby has received prestigious awards including the Guggenheim Fellowship, multiple National Endowment for the Arts grants, and the Florida Humanities Council's Lifetime Achievement Award. His teaching philosophy emphasizes collaborative learning, having mentored over 2,000 students. He is also renowned for dynamic poetry performances, described as 'stand-up in the Tiki Room of American poetry.' Current projects include essays on Cuban cultural observations and continued creative writing.

Diana Emanuelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audiology
• Occupational Stress
• Hearing Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diana Emanuel is a Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Towson University's College of Health Professions, where she has taught for over 30 years. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Communication Disorders from Pennsylvania State University, and a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Towson State University. Education Ph.D. Communication Disorders, Pennsylvania State University, 1993 M.S. Communication Disorders, Pennsylvania State University, 1990 B.S. Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Towson State University, 1988 Her research focuses on occupational stress, burnout, and resilience among audiologists, examining professional challenges through mixed-methods approaches. She leads the 'Lived Experience of the Audiologist' project investigating practice evolution and workforce sustainability. Additional interests include clinical education methodologies and hearing science applications. Diana's publications demonstrate consistent focus on professional challenges in audiology, with recent works emphasizing workforce retention, educational equity, and clinical innovation. Her research employs both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to examine systemic issues. Awards and Honors University System of Maryland Regent's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2011) She developed Towson University's first doctoral program (Au.D.) and served as its director for 17 years, followed by 8 years as department chair. She authored the textbook Hearing Science and created the Pure Tone Hearing Screening in Schools video training series to support clinical practice.