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Aviva Briefelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Victorian literature
• Victorian culture
• horror film
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Aviva Briefel is the Edward Little Professor of the English Language and Literature and Cinema Studies at Bowdoin College, affiliated with the Department of English and Cinema Studies. She holds a PhD and MA from Harvard University (2000) and a BA from Brown University. Her office is located in Massachusetts Hall 205, and she can be contacted via email at abriefel@bowdoin.edu. Her research explores Victorian literature and culture , horror film , material culture , and spiritualism . She is currently working on a book manuscript titled Ghost and Things: The Material Culture of Nineteenth-Century Spiritualism (forthcoming from Cornell University Press). Her work critically examines themes of identity, cultural fear, and historical representation across media. Briefel has authored and edited several books, including The Deceivers: Art Forgery and Identity in the Nineteenth Century (2006), The Racial Hand in the Victorian Imagination (2015), and co-edited volumes such as Horror after 9/11 (2011) and Labors of Fear: The Modern Horror Film Goes to Work (2023). She received the James Phelan Award for Best Essay in Narrative (2021) for her article analyzing Jordan Peele's Get Out . Her teaching focuses on Victorian literature, horror cinema, and adaptation studies.

• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Archaeometry
• Materials Science
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Dr. Michela Botticelli is an Affiliate Researcher at the Kelvin Centre for Conservation and Cultural Heritage Research within the School of Culture & Creative Arts at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on applying advanced analytical techniques to cultural heritage conservation and archaeometry. She specializes in material characterization of historical artifacts using methods like Raman spectroscopy, FTIR, and hyperspectral imaging. Recent projects include investigations into pigment residues, Roman infrastructure materials, and the authentication of archaeological artifacts. Her research interests span archaeological materials analysis, material degradation studies, and the development of non-invasive analytical methods for heritage conservation. She has contributed to studies on rock art pigments in Georgia, Roman aqueduct mineralogy, and the synthesis of ancient ochre pigments. She is affiliated with the PISTACHIO project (Photonic Imaging Strategies For Technical Art History And Conservation), advancing imaging technologies for art historical applications. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining material science with cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing collaboration with international teams across archaeology, chemistry, and conservation science.

Jia Jiaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cybersecurity
• Cryptography
• Blockchain Technology
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Dr. Jia Jia is a Lecturer in International Business and Strategy at Plymouth Business School (Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business), University of Plymouth. Her research focuses on cybersecurity, cryptography, blockchain technology, and federated learning. She has held previous academic roles at UCL School of Management and Royal Holloway University of London. Her work bridges business strategy with technological advancements, particularly in secure digital systems and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. Teaching Responsibilities include courses such as International Business Strategy, Asia-Pacific Business Management, and Capstone/Honours Project supervision. She actively contributes to research in e-voting security, identity-based identification systems, and distributed PKI frameworks. Recent publications address challenges in Byzantine-robust federated learning, blockchain-based e-auctions, and post-quantum cryptographic systems. Research interests span interdisciplinary areas including: Cybersecurity in pervasive computing environments Blockchain and smart contract applications Secure data transfer protocols in cloud computing Adaptive adversary resistance in distributed systems Her articles highlight contributions to e-voting security, federated learning resilience, and AI-driven hazard simulation for driver education. Current doctoral supervision includes Tonari Arikekpar’s work on Nigerian international students’ experiences. No academic awards are listed.

Lorenzo Calvelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient History
• Roman History
• Latin Epigraphy
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Lorenzo Calvelli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Humanities , Ca' Foscari University of Venice . His academic roles include Coordinator of the Research Institute for Digital and Cultural Heritage and membership in the Scientific Council of the "Ca' Foscari Research Hub for Global Challenges" . Research Areas : Ancient History, Latin Epigraphy, Digital Humanities, History of Classical Scholarship Expertise : Epigraphic Forgeries, Cultural Heritage Valorization, Artificial Intelligence Geographical Focus : Europe, North America, Oceania His research explores epigraphic forgeries , digital methodologies in classical scholarship , and uses of the past through projects like "Epigraphic Database Falsae" (EDF) and "PythiaPlus" (applying machine learning to ancient texts). He has secured grants from the European Commission , MUR , and Spanish Ministry of Science . Calvelli contributes to editorial boards such as "History of Classical Scholarship" and "Current Epigraphy" , and serves as a referee for journals and research programs. His linguistic proficiency spans Italian, English, French, Modern Greek, Spanish, German, and Portuguese.

Florian Tramèrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Machine Learning
• Privacy-Preserving Technologies
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Florian Tramèr is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, leading the SPY Lab. His research focuses on computer security, privacy, and adversarial machine learning, particularly studying vulnerabilities in deep learning systems. He holds a PhD from Stanford University and previously worked at Google Brain. Education: Bachelor's and Master's from EPFL (Switzerland), PhD from Stanford University. Research Interests: Adversarial machine learning, privacy-preserving technologies, cryptography, and evaluating AI safety through frameworks like AgentDojo. His work addresses societal impacts of rapidly deployed machine learning systems. Awards: Two Best Paper Awards at ICML 2024, CAIS SafeBench competition win, Google/Amazon Research Awards. His research has been featured in Nature , Science , and The Economist . Labs/Teams: SPY Lab (ETH Zurich), part of the Information Security Institute and ZISC. Associated with ETHZ AI Center. Advises PhD students on AI safety and security topics.

• Swarm Intelligence
• Optimization Algorithms
• Machine Learning
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Eva Tuba is a researcher at Singidunum University , Serbia. Her work focuses on swarm intelligence , metaheuristic optimization , and machine learning applications across domains like medical imaging, wireless sensor networks, and digital forensics. Research Interests: Swarm optimization algorithms (bat, firefly, fireworks), machine learning, image/signal processing, cloud computing, and explainable AI. Publications: 15+ recent papers in journals such as Journal of King Saud University , IEEE Transactions , and Springer volumes, often in collaboration with researchers like Milena Tuba and Nebojsa Bacanin. Her academic contributions include hybridized algorithms for convolutional neural network tuning , medical diagnostics , and environmental monitoring . While she has no listed awards, her work spans both theoretical and applied computational intelligence.

Kaj-Mikael Björkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Supply Chain Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Kaj-Mikael Björk serves as Principal Lecturer in Analytics and Logistics at Arcada University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland, focusing on the practical integration of data-driven methodologies in supply chain systems and computational logistics. His research spans Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , and Optimization with specialized applications in acid sulfate soil mapping , signature verification systems , and federated learning architectures . Björk's work consistently leverages Extreme Learning Machines (ELM) to address challenges in imbalanced datasets, privacy-preserving computation, and resource-constrained edge devices, demonstrating significant interdisciplinary impact across environmental science and security domains. Recent publications reveal a pronounced trend toward applied machine learning in critical infrastructure , particularly in developing ELM-based solutions for Finnish environmental challenges and secure distributed AI systems. His 2023-2025 output shows increasing emphasis on 6G-enabled computing continuums and federated learning security , with over 40% of recent work addressing environmental monitoring applications.

• Legal Research
• Rare Books and Manuscripts
• Early Modern European History
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Kathryn James is a Lecturer in Legal Research at Yale Law School and Rare Book Librarian at the Lillian Goldman Law Library since 2021. She previously served as Curator of Early Modern British & European Collections at the Beinecke Library (2005–2021). Her expertise spans rare books, manuscripts, and early modern European history. James holds a D.Phil. and M.Sc. from the University of Oxford (2000), an M.L.I.S. from the University of Pittsburgh (2005), and a B.A. from Wellesley College (1993). Her research interests include paleography, manuscript culture, and the intersection of archival history with science and literature. She authored *English Paleography and Manuscript Culture, 1500-1800* (2020) and has explored topics such as intoxicants in early modern globalization and the role of notebooks in scientific practices. Her work bridges book history, material culture, and the historical context of knowledge preservation. James has contributed to exhibitions like *Reading English* (2014) and *The Power of Pictures* (2013). Her articles analyze early modern travel narratives, forgery, and publishing innovations. She is a Fellow of Darwin College, Cambridge, and held the Munby Fellowship in Bibliography there. Her career emphasizes collaborative projects between libraries, academia, and cultural institutions.

Nicoletta Momiglianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology
• Minoan Crete
• Archaeological Fieldwork
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Professor Nicoletta Momigliano holds the position of Professor of Aegean Studies in the Department of Classics & Ancient History at the University of Bristol. She specializes in Aegean Bronze Age archaeology, particularly Minoan Crete, with research spanning fieldwork, artifact analysis, and the reception of Minoan culture in modern contexts. Her work includes directing excavations in Crete and Turkey, advising museum exhibitions like *La Grèce des origines* in Paris (2014-2015), and leading projects such as *The Many Lives of a Snake Goddess*. Education: Laurea (University of Pisa), MA (University of London), PhD (University of London). Research focuses on Knossos excavations, Minoan-Cretan-Anatolian cultural exchanges, and the historiography of Aegean archaeology. Recent projects include studying the 'snake goddess' figurines and publishing legacy materials from Knossos' Royal Road area. She has received teaching awards for her supervision and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). Her publications explore themes like modern reinterpretations of the Aegean Bronze Age, Minoan fakes, and cultural legacy. She actively collaborates internationally, with projects in Germany, Turkey, and Greece.

Ralph Dekoninckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Iconology
• Image Anthropology
• Early-Modern Art Theory and Image Theology
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Ralph Dekoninck is a full-time Professor at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) and Chair of the Department of Art History, Archeology and Musicology (2014–present). He co-founded the Centre for Early Modern Cultural Analysis (GEMCA) in 2006 and has held leadership roles in multiple academic institutions, including the Institute of Civilizations, Arts and Letters (2011–2012). His work bridges iconology, early-modern art theory, and Jesuit spirituality, with a focus on Antwerp engraving and Baroque festival culture. Key Research Themes: Iconology, image anthropology, Counter-Reformation visual culture, Jesuit contributions to art theory, and Baroque spectacle. Academic Leadership: Served on scientific committees for ERC grants, AERES evaluations, and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Publications: Explored topics such as the role of religious images in polemics, meditative art in Northern Europe, and the interplay between sacred rites and aesthetics. His research has attracted significant funding, including grants from the Belgian Science Policy Office and the National Funds for Scientific Research (F.R.S.-FNRS). He has mentored 5 completed and 5 ongoing PhDs, all funded by major research bodies. Scientific Awards: Member of the Académie Royale de Belgique (2015) Member of the Académie Royale d’Archéologie de Belgique (2015) Honorary Chair at UCLouvain (2012) Prize Jacques Lavalleye-Coppens (2006) Frances Yates Fellowship (2000)

Rachael Durkinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organology
• History of Musical Instruments
• Material Culture Studies
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Rachael Durkin is an Associate Professor of Music at Northumbria University and Principal Investigator of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project 'Global Music Technologies: Collaboration and Cultural Exchange' (2024-28). She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2015) and previously taught at The University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh Napier University. Her research focuses on organology—the study of musical instruments—with expertise in string instruments of the 17th-18th centuries and intersections of music and literature. Key roles include leading the Montagu Collection of Global Musical Instruments, chairing Music Partnership North (Newcastle/Northumberland), and serving on The Galpin Society board. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and collaborates with Trinity College London, ISM, and regional music hubs. Her publications include the groundbreaking monograph The Viola d’Amore: Its History and Development (2020) and the Routledge Companion to Music and Modern Literature (2022). Recent research explores industrial-age instrument innovation and ethical care of cultural artifacts like Tibetan skull drums. Her work bridges historical musicology and material culture, with global media attention for discoveries linking Victorian literature to Sherlock Holmes' violin symbolism.

• Biometrics
• Computer Vision
• Pattern Recognition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zahra Farzadpour holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on biometric security, particularly in fingerprint forgery detection and pattern recognition. She has contributed to advancements in cybersecurity and digital forensics through innovative methodologies like adaptive thresholding techniques. Her academic work bridges computer vision and information security, addressing critical challenges in authentication systems. While no grants or awards are listed, her publication history reflects a commitment to robust security solutions.

Grischka Petriمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Art History
• Intellectual Property Law
• Digital Access to Cultural Goods
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PD Dr. Dr. Grischka Petri is a Research Associate at the Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure (FIZ Karlsruhe) in the Intellectual Property Rights department and a private lecturer in art history. He is a non-resident permanent Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Study ‘Access to Cultural Goods in Digital Change’ in Münster. His expertise spans intersections of law, art, and digital culture, with a focus on copyright, museum law, and access frameworks for cultural heritage. He holds doctorates in law (doping sanctions) and art history (James McNeill Whistler’s career) and completed a habilitation in art history (history of copyright). He has held interim professorships at Cologne and Tübingen universities, taught at Bonn, Regensburg, and Basel, and was affiliated with the ‘Ethics of Copying’ research group at ZiF Bielefeld and the Käte Hamburger Centre ‘Law as Culture’ in Bonn. Research interests include British art history, photography/printmaking theory, art-market law, Duckburg comic studies, and digital transformation of cultural access. His work critically examines how aesthetic transformations clash with legal and ethical norms. Recent publications explore NFTs, FAIR data principles, and legal frameworks for cultural heritage digitization.

• Archaeology
• Egyptology
• Material Culture
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Carl Walsh is a researcher at New York University's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) and a Curatorial Assistant in the Exhibitions Department. He earned a BA in Egyptology from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Mediterranean and Western Asian Archaeology from University College London. Previously, he held postdoctoral fellowships at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia and Brown University's Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World. His research examines the materiality of objects and bodily communication in Bronze Age North Africa, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean, with a focus on the Kerma (Kush) kingdom in modern Sudan. He investigates cross-cultural interactions through material culture (board games, cosmetics, furniture, pottery) and broader topics like ancient diplomacy, African statehood models, and architectural phenomenology. At NYU, he collaborates on exhibitions such as Through the Lens: Latif Al Ani's Visions of Ancient Iraq , exploring authenticity and ethical use of forgeries, replicas, and casts in museums. His work is featured in the co-edited volume Teaching Ancient Egypt in Museums: Pedagogies in Practice (Routledge, 2024) and the co-edited Tracing Gestures: The Art and Archaeology of Bodily Communication .

Amy Adlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art Law
• Free Speech Law
• Copyright Law
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Amy Adler is the Emily Kempin Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, specializing in Art Law, Free Speech, and Intellectual Property. Her research explores conflicts between legal frameworks and cultural/artistic expression, particularly focusing on copyright, free speech, and authenticity in contemporary art. Education: J.D. from Yale Law School (Senior Editor, Yale Law Journal); B.A. summa cum laude in English from Yale University, Phi Beta Kappa, recipient of the Marshall Allison Prize. Teaching: Courses include Art Law, First Amendment Law, and Feminist Jurisprudence. Her scholarship addresses topics like fair use, moral rights, online norms, and art market controversies. Publications highlight interdisciplinary analysis of law and art, including explorations of digital creativity, algorithmic content moderation, and the role of authenticity in cultural value.