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Ricardo Cabralمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Currency and Banking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ricardo Cabral is an Associate Professor with tenure at ISEG (Institute for Economics and Management), University of Lisbon, where he teaches and conducts research in public finance, macroeconomics, currency and banking, and economic policy. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of South Carolina and is a prolific author with over 40 scholarly publications, including journal articles, books, and policy papers. PhD in Economics – University of South Carolina (1998) His research interests span public finance , macroeconomic policy , banking union mechanisms , renewable energy economics , and fiscal sustainability in the Eurozone . He frequently contributes to public discourse through analytical writing, having published around 700 opinion pieces, notably in Público . His scholarly work critically examines the economic and monetary union, public debt management, and structural changes in the Eurozone. The most recent articles highlight a strong focus on Euro Area fiscal and monetary integration , banking regulation , and Portugal’s economic trajectory . His work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, often using synthetic control methods and historical reviews to assess economic policies. Topics include the Dutch Disease in peripheral Euro countries, bail-in vs. bailout strategies, and the macroeconomic effects of renewable energy investments. Ricardo Cabral has co-authored significant policy proposals on restructuring Portugal’s external debt and has participated in public hearings at the Assembly of the Republic, the Legislative Assembly of Madeira, and the European Parliament, underscoring his role as a public intellectual and policy advisor. Co-authored two proposals for restructuring Portugal's external debt Regular contributor to national and international policy debates Testified before multiple legislative committees He actively supervises graduate students, including Master’s theses on public debt management and public sector wage expenditure, and a PhD on macroeconomics and structural change in the Eurozone. His teaching includes courses such as Macroeconomics II , Public Economics and Finance , and Economic Policy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is also involved in educational material development, including course reports and Euro Banking Union analyses.

Jakob Eg Larsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Personal Informatics
• Quantified Self
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Eg Larsen is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute) within the Cognitive Systems Section. He leads the Mobile Informatics and Personal Data Laboratory (MILAB). His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Personal Informatics, Quantified Self, and Information Visualization, with applications in wearable technology, mental health, and healthcare. He teaches courses in Digital Media Engineering, including user experience, mobile application prototyping, and personal informatics. Education: PhD (2005) and MSc in Computer Science (1999) from the University of Copenhagen, with additional studies in cognitive psychology. Research emphasizes wearable devices for mental health interventions (e.g., PTSD treatment), physical activity tracking in pregnancy, and personalized hearing aid systems. Over 98 publications and 12 supervised PhD projects highlight his contributions to HCI, mHealth, and data-driven healthcare solutions. Labs/Teams: MILAB focuses on mobile informatics and personal data interaction. Collaborations span interdisciplinary fields like audiology, clinical psychology, and public health.

Ashwini Joshiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Voice Disorders
• Speech Science
• Voice Rehabilitation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ashwini Joshi is an Associate Professor and Ph.D. Program Director in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She directs the Joshi Voice Lab, which focuses on developing evidence-based assessments and treatments for voice disorders. Her research has been consistently funded by prestigious sources including the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Joshi's primary research interests center around voice and voice disorders, with specific emphasis on identifying low-cost assessment tools for voice disorders and developing evidence-based protocols for rehabilitation after vocal fold surgery for benign lesions. Her work bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation to improve voice assessment and treatment methodologies. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward investigating voice rest protocols after phonomicrosurgery, cultural considerations in voice assessment, and the development of accessible diagnostic tools. These studies frequently incorporate interdisciplinary approaches, examining connections between personality traits and voice rest adherence, cultural factors in voice evaluation, and technological solutions for voice measurement. International Student Award, American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (2009) Dr. Joshi serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant research grants, including a NIH/NIDCD-funded project on Voice Rest Adherence after Phonomicrosurgery (2020-2023). She has successfully mentored numerous graduate students who have co-authored publications with her, particularly in the areas of cultural voice assessment and voice rest protocols. Her lab has established partnerships with Houston Methodist Hospital's Department of Otolaryngology. The Joshi Voice Lab, part of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is dedicated to advancing voice disorders research through developing low-cost, valid diagnostic tools and evidence-based post-surgical rehabilitation techniques for benign vocal fold lesions. The lab's current research is funded by the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders at the NIH, with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life for individuals with voice disorders.

• Musical Acoustics
• Medical Acoustics
• Music Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Bertsch is a faculty member with expertise spanning musical acoustics, medical acoustics, and ethnomusicology. His work bridges musicology, biomedical engineering, and clinical applications. Academic leadership in structured doctoral programs Research on brass instrument mechanics and NICU sound environments Interdisciplinary focus on music-physiology and psychoacoustics Research Interests: Specializing in the acoustic properties of musical instruments, therapeutic sound applications for premature infants, and physiological analysis of brass players. His work combines empirical measurement with clinical and cultural implications. Article Trends: Publications emphasize brass instrument biomechanics , incubator sound optimization , and music's physiological effects , with recurring themes in virtual acoustics and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Xing-Dong Yangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Wearable Computing
• Interactive Systems Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xing-Dong Yang is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and holds an adjunct appointment as Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College. He directs the XDiscovery Lab and focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly in developing interactive systems for smart everyday objects such as wearables, garments, and appliances. His research emphasizes accessibility for visually impaired users and prototyping tools for non-specialists. He earned his PhD from the University of Alberta, following degrees from the University of Manitoba and University of Alberta. Affiliations: Simon Fraser University (School of Computing Science), Dartmouth College (Adjunct) Education: PhD, Computer Science, University of Alberta MS, Computer Science, University of Alberta BS, Computer Science, University of Manitoba His research explores novel interactive systems, including tactile interfaces for education, assistive technologies for visual impairments, and innovative input methods for wearables. Key projects include MakeBronze (cultural preservation through interactive crafts), AccessibleCircuits (inclusive electronics for blind users), and systems like iWood and MicroFluID that merge materials science with HCI. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award at UIST'19 and multiple Honorable Mentions at CHI and UIST conferences. He advises a dynamic team of PhD and MSc students, emphasizing hands-on prototyping and industry collaborations through internships at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Yang has secured grants including an NSF CRII grant for device modulation and an NSF CSR Large grant for health-focused earpiece technology. His lab fosters interdisciplinary innovation, bridging computer science with design, engineering, and cultural studies.

• Civil Law
• Civil Procedure Law
• Banking Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Spitzer holds the Chair of Civil Law and Civil Procedure at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien), where he has been a full professor since 2011. He serves as Program Director for Business Law and Institute Director at WU. Professor Spitzer is Editor-in-Chief of the Austrian Jurists' Journal (ÖJZ) and the Austrian Legal Archives (ÖJA), and co-editor of prominent legal commentaries including the ABGB commentary ("KBB"). His academic work spans both traditional civil law topics and modern commercial legal challenges. Professor Spitzer's research interests focus on the intersection of substantive and procedural civil law, with particular emphasis on banking law, inheritance law, insolvency law, collective legal protection, credit security law, tort law, and contract law. His work often takes comparative and historical perspectives, examining how civil law principles apply in contemporary commercial contexts. He has published extensively across all fields of civil and civil procedure law, with recent work exploring digitalization of legal processes, climate change liability, and human rights violations in global supply chains. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trend toward addressing contemporary legal challenges through traditional civil law frameworks. Many publications examine how digital transformation impacts civil procedure, with particular focus on video hearings and electronic evidence. Other significant themes include banking regulation in times of crisis, consumer protection in financial services, and the evolving relationship between administrative decisions and civil proceedings. His work consistently bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications for legal professionals. Excellent Teaching Award (2021, 2020, 2016) Innovative Teaching Award (2017) Insolvency Law Prize (Main Prize, 2014) Cardinal Innitzer Promotion Prize (2012) Walther Kastner Main Prize (2012) Capital Markets Prize (2012) Professor Spitzer plays a significant role in legal education through his position as Program Director for Business Law at WU Vienna. He co-founded Austria's best-selling legal textbook series (PSK, Bürgerliches Recht) with Stefan Perner, now in its 7th edition. He has supervised numerous doctoral students and research assistants who contribute to the chair's publication projects. Beyond academia, he maintains strong connections with legal practitioners through continuing education events for the judiciary and legal profession, including the Vienna Civil Court Day and Austrian Lawyers' Civil Law Day. His work extends to media commentary, expert opinions for public and private clients, and projects addressing social responsibility such as pharmaceutical supply chain resilience. The chair under Professor Spitzer organizes several major scientific events including the Banking Law Forum (since 2019), Forum for Civil Law (since 2016), Private Law Course including Civil Procedure (since 2014), Insurance Law Day (since 2021), Vienna Civil Court Day (since 2019), and Vienna Civil Law Day (since 2023). These events bring together academics, practitioners, and judges to discuss current developments in civil law. The chair also houses the editorial team for the Austrian Jurists' Journal and oversees publication of standard commentaries on key Austrian legal codes.

Darin Haytonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Science
• Astrology
• Byzantine Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Darin Hayton is an Associate Professor of History at Haverford College, specializing in the history of the sciences of the stars and mathematical sciences in pre-modern Europe and Byzantium. His research examines the intersection of science, politics, and courtly culture. Education: Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Notre Dame M.A. in History, C.S.U. Long Beach B.Sc. in Chemistry, C.S.U. Long Beach Research Interests: Professor Hayton investigates how rulers like Emperor Maximilian I employed astrology as a political tool and how Byzantine scholars like Nikephorus Gregoras revived mathematical sciences in Constantinople. His work also explores the cultural and pedagogical dimensions of astrology, astrolabes, and early scientific instruments. Teaching: He offers courses such as Introduction to the History of Science , History of the Scientific Revolution , and Science of the Stars before the Telescope , blending mathematical astronomy with cultural contexts. Key Publications: The Crown and the Cosmos. Astrology and the Politics of Maximilian I (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2015) Recent articles on Byzantine astrolabes, comets in Renaissance Hungary, and astrology in 1970s counterculture. Affiliations: Member of the Editorial Board for Lever Press, an open-access scholarly press.

Amy Safran-Hendersonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Audiology
• Vestibular Disorders
• Hearing Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Safran-Henderson, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA, is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. She specializes in audiology with a focus on comprehensive hearing care and balance disorders. Education: AuD from University of Washington, Seattle Training: Externship at Weill Cornell Medical College Clinical Expertise: Vestibular and balance disorder assessment Cochlear implant evaluation and management Hearing instrument selection and fitting Auditory training for hearing impaired Electrophysiological measures and ototoxicity monitoring Honors & Memberships: Certification of Clinical Competency in Audiology (ASHA) Fellow of American Academy of Audiology (2015) Resume Review Committee Member (2017) Leadership Development Committee Member (2016) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology member Currently practicing at Temple Head & Neck Institute in Philadelphia, PA.

Martine Coeneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Language Acquisition
• Second Language Acquisition
• Hearing Impairments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Martine Coene is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Department of Language, Literature and Communication) and the Network Institute. Her research bridges theoretical linguistics, child language acquisition, second language learning, and hearing impairments. She collaborates widely, including with the University of Bucharest on Romanian language studies. Her work investigates language development in hearing-impaired children and those with language disorders, informed by national/European grants. Key contributions include developing linguistic testing tools for audiological practice. She teaches advanced statistics and applied linguistics courses at the graduate level. Recent research highlights include studying cochlear implant challenges in schools, pandemic impacts on hearing-impaired adults, and multilingual causal expression patterns in Mandarin Chinese. Her work emphasizes practical applications in education and healthcare accessibility. Supervised 6 PhD theses Recipient of national/EU research grants Active in interdisciplinary collaborations

Elina Mäki-Torkkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audiology
• Hearing Loss
• Cochlear Implants
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elina Mäki-Torkko is a Professor of Medical Audiology at Örebro University's Department of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health since November 2016. She also leads the Audiology Research Centre at Örebro University Hospital and serves as a Senior Consultant in Audiology there. Additionally, she holds positions as an Associate Professor at the University of Oulu, Finland (since 2007), Visiting Professor at Linköping University (since 2017), and Scientific Advisor in Audiology at Sweden's National Board of Health and Welfare. Her research focuses on auditory epidemiology, particularly age-related hearing loss, and the benefits of cochlear implants in adults. She has led collaborative projects such as the ARHI study investigating genetic and environmental factors in hearing impairment. Her work includes longitudinal studies on cochlear implant outcomes, sensory functioning in aging populations, and the development of clinical tools like the Hearing and Functioning in Everyday Life Questionnaire (HFEQ). She has also contributed to understanding the impact of cardiovascular health on hearing deterioration and noise-induced hearing loss in adolescents. Key collaborations include work with the University of Oulu on epidemiological studies and international projects analyzing tinnitus and hearing aid rehabilitation. Her research emphasizes translational outcomes, aiming to improve clinical practices and patient quality of life through evidence-based interventions.

Gareth Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Actuarial Science
• Statistical Risk Modeling
• Financial Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Gareth Peters is the Janet & Ian Duncan Endowed Chair of Actuarial Science and holds the Chair in Statistics for Risk and Insurance at the Department of Statistics & Applied Probability, University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research focuses on statistical solutions for risk and insurance, with emphasis on actuarial science, financial engineering, environmental data analysis, and cybersecurity risk. He has received notable recognition including the 2024 IFoA Peter-Clark Prize, the oldest actuarial award established in 1891. His academic contributions span advanced statistical modeling techniques for financial markets, climate-related risk analysis, and healthcare analytics. Notable projects include developing methodologies for green bond valuation, cyber insurance frameworks, and machine learning applications in audiology and speech disorders. He has pioneered software tools such as CovRegpy for covariance regression and DivFolio for portfolio divestment analysis. Educations: Advanced degrees in statistics and actuarial science (specific details not provided) Professional Memberships: Fellow of multiple academic societies including the Royal Statistical Society and Institute of Mathematics and its Applications Research interests include: Statistical causality in financial and environmental time series Mortality modeling incorporating long-memory processes Quantifying climate change impacts on energy consumption Machine learning for cybersecurity risk mitigation His recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications of statistics in climate finance, sustainable investing, and precision agriculture. Over 2020-2025, his publications explore topics ranging from municipal green bonds to vocal analysis for Parkinson’s diagnostics. Awards: 2024 IFoA Peter-Clark Prize Elected Member of ISI (International Statistical Institute) IEEE Senior Member Labs/Initiatives: Develops open-source software packages for statistical analysis (e.g., AdvEMDpy, PyKronecker) and contributes to regulatory frameworks via tools like AuditChain for blockchain-based trading audits.

Ralf Salomonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Embedded Systems
• Localization and Positioning
• Time Interval Measurement
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ralf Salomon is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering , University of Rostock , Germany. He holds the title of Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. and is actively involved in research and teaching in embedded systems, localization, and signal processing. University: University of Rostock School: Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Position: Full Professor Contact: Room 201, Tel: +49 381 498 7260 His research focuses on high-precision time measurement , ambient assisted living , industrial embedded systems , and localization technologies . He applies bio-inspired principles, particularly from the barn owl auditory system, to develop low-cost, high-accuracy systems. His work spans health monitoring (e.g., fall detection, cochlear implants), sports technology, and animal experimentation systems. The recent publications (2020–2025) show a strong trend in sensor systems , embedded vision , and real-time measurement , with applications in sports, healthcare, and automation. His work combines theoretical innovation with practical implementation, often using FPGAs and microcontrollers. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: He advises students such as Theo Gabloffsky , who co-authors multiple publications and assists in teaching. He has led multiple funded projects including Welisa (DFG Graduate College) , iHeal , CurlDat , and BOUNCE . Many of his projects focus on health, localization, and embedded intelligence. Labs and Teams: He collaborates closely with researchers like Ralf Joost , Matthias Hinkfoth , Gerald Bieber , and Marian Lüder . His team develops FPGA-based systems, embedded sensors, and intelligent algorithms for real-world applications in health, industry, and sports.

Jonas Braaschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Acoustic Virtual Reality
• Binaural Hearing
• Auditory Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonas Braasch is a Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's School of Architecture and Associate Director for Research at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). He teaches in the Graduate Program in Architectural Acoustics and leads research on collaborative virtual reality, binaural hearing, auditory modeling, and sensory substitution devices. His work has been funded by NSF, NSERC, and European agencies, and he holds dual PhDs in Electrical Engineering/Information Science and Musicology. His research integrates acoustic virtual reality systems, immersive museum soundscapes, telematic music, and assistive instrument design. Recent publications focus on networked immersive environments, spatial audio techniques, museum acoustics classification, and innovations in wind instrument design for accessibility. Publications emphasize the application of deep learning to acoustic prediction and multisensory integration.

Nasser Kehtarnavazمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Signal and Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nasser Kehtarnavaz is an Erik Jonsson Distinguished Professor and Director of the Embedded Machine Learning (EML) Laboratory at the University of Texas at Dallas's Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD from Rice University (1987) and has over 40 years of academic and industrial experience. His research focuses on signal/image processing, machine learning, biomedical applications, and real-time embedded systems. He has authored/co-authored 11 books and over 450 publications, and supervised 37 PhD and 35 MS students. Leadership roles: Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Real-Time Image Processing , SPIE Conference Chair, IEEE Fellow (2013), AAIA Fellow Industrial collaborations: Texas Instruments, AT&T Bell Labs, US Army TACOM Research Lab Key contributions: Smartphone-based signal processing labs, hearing aid amplification algorithms, and FPGA-based embedded systems Research interests include real-time implementation on embedded processors, biomedical signal analysis, and smartphone-based laboratories. He has pioneered educational tools like anywhere-anytime labs using smartphones for signal processing education. Recipient of numerous awards including IEEE Region 5 Professional Leadership Award (2015), Outstanding Engineering Educator Award (2013), and community recognition from SPIE (2020-2021). His funded projects (62 as PI/Co-PI) span healthcare tech, energy systems, and semiconductor manufacturing. Director of the EML Lab and previously the Signal and Image Processing Lab. Teaches graduate courses like Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition and undergraduate courses in signals and systems.

Chen-Pang Yeangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Physics
• History of Technology
• History of the Modern Physical Sciences
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chen-Pang Yeang is a Professor at Victoria College, University of Toronto, where he also serves as Director for the Special Project on Scientific Instruments. His work bridges the history of science and engineering, focusing on the modern physical sciences and technological development from the late 19th century to the present. His research interests include the history of physics, electromagnetism, quantum information, noise in communication systems, and the interplay between scientific theory and engineering practice. He investigates how technical knowledge is produced, justified, circulated, and transformed across disciplines and communities. Key themes include instrumentation, signal processing, and the role of amateurs in technological innovation. His publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary focus, combining historical analysis with deep technical understanding. His recent work explores figures like Heinrich Hertz and Chao Yuen Ren, while also addressing broader conceptual shifts in physics and engineering, such as the emergence of cybernetics and quantum information. The articles reflect consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and material practices in science. Selected Scientific Contributions: Historical analysis of Hertz’s discovery of electric waves Development of radio ionospheric sounders Evolution of noise measurement in early 20th-century engineering Chao Yuen Ren’s path from linguistics to cybernetics Engineering entanglement in quantum information He has advised or collaborated on research involving wave propagation, SAR imaging, and quantum solitons. His book Probing the Sky with Radio Waves (University of Chicago Press, 2013) is a major contribution to the history of atmospheric science and wireless technology. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative projects suggest mentorship and team-based research. He is associated with no named lab or research group in the text, but his special project on scientific instruments likely involves curated research initiatives.