جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Astronomical sciences
• Virtual and mixed reality
• Applied computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Christopher Fluke is a Professor at Swinburne University of Technology, holding a position within the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing and serving as Director of the Advanced Visualisation Laboratory (AVL). His research focuses on advanced visualization technologies, human-AI teaming, and data-driven decision-making in space systems, public health, and defense contexts. Prof Fluke leads interdisciplinary collaborations with entities such as CGI Space, Defence and Intelligence Australia, and Propel Health AI. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals including Climate Action, Good Health, and Industry Innovation. Grants & Projects: Recent grants include leadership in SmartSat CRC projects on space system data fusion (2020–2023), and collaborations on carbon accounting using satellite data and digital health platforms. He also oversees the AVL, a key facility for visualizing complex scientific data. Awards: He has received the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Innovation and the David Allen Prize for contributions to astronomy education. His expertise extends to teaching roles in space technology and science communication. Labs & Teams: Directs the AVL, a国家级研究平台, and contributes to Swinburne's SmartSat initiatives. His research bridges astrophysics, AI, and real-world applications in health and defense sectors.

Brian Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Science
• Visual Analytics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Brian Fisher is a Professor at Simon Fraser University's School of Interactive Arts and Technology, where he leads the Interaction Science Research Group. He holds affiliate positions at the University of British Columbia and serves as Associate Director for the Media And Graphics Interdisciplinary Centre (MAGIC). His research investigates human reasoning in responsive environments through cognitive science approaches, developing visualization systems that support individual and distributed cognition. Fisher's work spans personalized health, aircraft safety analysis, space object classification, and emergency management. His teaching integrates perceptual, cognitive, and social science knowledge into design education. He actively participates in science policy through organizations including NSERC, Defence R&D Canada, EUREKA Eurostars, and IEEE committees. Fisher has been recognized as a Fellow of the Psychonomics Society and chaired major conferences including IEEE VIS 2019. His research is characterized by strong interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applications in high-stakes decision domains.

• Structural Engineering
• Architecture
• Computational Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhi Albert Li is a Postdoctoral Researcher at RMIT University's School of Engineering, affiliated with the Centre for Innovative Structures and Materials (CISM) under Emeritus Professor Mike Xie. His research focuses on integrating topology optimization with subjective preferences, extended reality, and advanced manufacturing. He holds a PhD from RMIT (2024) and a BFA in Environmental Design from Tianjin University (2018). Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design, Tianjin University, China (2018) Ph.D. in Structural Topology Optimization, RMIT University, Australia (2024) Research Interests: Subjective preference-driven topology optimization Extended reality integration in design Complex architectural surface construction Articles Trends: His recent work emphasizes interactive design tools (e.g., iBESO), VR applications in structural optimization, and kinetic structures. Key themes include user-centric design systems and advanced manufacturing techniques. Awards: Postgraduate Research Excellence Award 2024 DNA Paris Design Award 2024 International 3D Printing Competition Third Prize 2020 Teaching and Advising: Albert has supervised undergraduate architecture projects at Tianjin University and lectured globally on computational design. He collaborates on the ARC Laureate Fellowship project and leads software development initiatives. Labs/Teams: Active in CISM at RMIT, focusing on innovative structural solutions and material applications.

Bilal Ahmadمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Edtech
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bilal Ahmad serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Technology Lead for Software Solutions in Edtech at the Learnovate Centre, Trinity College Dublin, focusing on translating stakeholder needs into innovative web and mobile applications. Education: PhD in Software Engineering from Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre (University of Limerick) MSc in Computer Science BSc in Computer Science His research bridges Software Engineering and Human-Computer Interaction, with specialized expertise in Edtech, Smart Ageing, UX Research, and Global Software Development. He has extensive experience developing technology solutions for diverse user groups, notably creating a social volunteering network application for older adults during his PhD collaboration with IBM Ireland. His work emphasizes practical implementation of software solutions to address real-world challenges in aging populations and educational technology. Scientific awards: No specific awards documented in the source material. Advising and grants: No information provided regarding student supervision, research grants, or funding sources. Labs and Teams: Bilal is actively engaged with the Learnovate Centre (a Trinity College Dublin-affiliated Edtech research hub) and previously collaborated with IBM Ireland. He recently participated in NDRC Dublin's Pre-commercialisation program as part of a multi-disciplinary postdoctoral research team, while maintaining entrepreneurial involvement through hackathons and startup events.

Tom Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Service Research
• Marketing Theory
• Value Co-creation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tom Chen is a Professor of Marketing and Director of Studies for MBA programmes at Kent Business School, University of Kent. He previously held an honorary position at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University, until 2024. His research centers on service research, marketing theory, and co-creation strategies, with emphasis on disruptive service systems such as smart cities, digital health platforms, and mental health engagement. He co-founded the Co-creation in Service and Customer Engagement (CCIS-CE) Symposium and the Sharing Smart Cities Consortium. His recent publications show a strong trend in customer well-being, digital interactions, psychological ownership, and stakeholder engagement, published in top-tier journals like Journal of Service Management , European Journal of Marketing , and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science . Australia’s Research Field Leader in Marketing 2020 Tom Chen serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Services Marketing and Journal of Social Impact in Business Research , and is on the editorial boards of Journal of Service Theory and Practice and Service Industries Journal . He advises the EU Horizon Improva project on adolescent mental health platforms. While no direct grant information is listed, his leadership roles and advisory positions indicate active research funding and collaborative initiatives. He also contributes to academic governance through board membership with the American Marketing Association’s SERVSIG. He is involved in academic leadership through symposia and consortia, including the CCIS-CE Symposium and the Sharing Smart Cities Consortium, which foster transdisciplinary collaboration in service innovation and urban sustainability.

• Requirements Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Creativity Support
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

N. A. M. Maiden is a leading academic at City, University of London, with a prolific research output in human-centred artificial intelligence, digital creativity support, and requirements engineering. His work focuses on designing and evaluating digital tools that augment human creativity in professional domains such as journalism, elite sports coaching, and dementia care. His research interests are highly interdisciplinary, bridging computer science, human-computer interaction, and social applications. Key areas include co-creative AI systems, computational creativity, natural language processing, rule-based reasoning, and user-centred design. He investigates how technology can empower professionals by enhancing their creative thinking processes while maintaining high levels of human control. The trends in his recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing and evaluating practical digital tools like 'Sport Sparks' for coaches and 'JECT.AI' for journalists. His work employs design science methodology, emphasizing co-creation with practitioners and empirical evaluation in real-world settings. The research spans from technical system architecture to human factors and societal impact, particularly in journalism innovation and healthcare technology. Automating science journalism tasks Designing digital tools for creative thinking in sports coaching Towards AI-enabled support for business model creativity Using computational tools to support journalists' creativity Creativity Triggers for requirements elicitation Dr. Maiden has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications in top journals and conferences. His research often involves collaborative projects with industry partners and other academic institutions, securing funding for innovative work in human-computer collaboration. He mentors a research group focused on digital creativity and has been instrumental in developing novel methodologies for requirements engineering and creative problem solving. His work includes the development of serious games for forensic mental health settings (e.g., 'StreetWise') and digital solutions for improving dementia care. These projects highlight his commitment to applying technology for social good and improving quality of life through innovative information systems.

• Population Genetics
• Human Evolution
• Ancient DNA
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Federico Sánchez Quinto is a Visiting Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Organismal Biology, specializing in ancient DNA analysis and population genomics. His work bridges evolutionary biology, archaeology, and anthropology to investigate human prehistory through genomic evidence. His research focuses on Population Genetics, Human Evolution, and Archaeogenetics, with specific expertise in Neolithic Scandinavian populations, Denisovan ancestry in Southeast Asia, and prehistoric migration patterns. He examines how genetic adaptations, pathogen evolution, and social structures shaped ancient societies, integrating genomic data with archaeological context to reconstruct human history. Recent publications reveal trends in analyzing ancient pathogen genomes, kinship systems in megalithic tombs, and high-impact discoveries like the Philippine Ayta's exceptional Denisovan ancestry. His methodological contributions to ancient DNA imputation enhance analytical precision in population genomics, while cross-disciplinary studies on Philippine migrations and Scandinavian adaptations demonstrate his field's expanding scope. Based at Uppsala University's Evolutionary Biology Centre (EBC), he collaborates within multidisciplinary teams combining genomics, archaeology, and anthropology. His research leverages institutional resources at Norbyvägen 18 C to advance understanding of human evolution through cutting-edge ancient DNA methodologies.

Alex Mesoudiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Evolution
• Social Learning Experiments
• Agent-Based Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alex Mesoudi is a leading academic in cultural evolution, serving as the Professor of Cultural Evolution at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall, UK. He is also the President of the Cultural Evolution Society. His work bridges evolutionary theory with social sciences, focusing on how cultural traits evolve through psychological and social processes. Key research areas include experimental studies of social learning, agent-based modeling of cultural dynamics, and analysis of large-scale cultural datasets (e.g., pop music, football tactics). Mesoudi’s lab investigates migration’s impact on cultural diversity and employs interdisciplinary methods to explore cultural change. Research Interests: Human cultural evolution mechanisms Experimental transmission chains and technological innovation Agent-based models of cultural transmission Cross-cultural variation in learning strategies Big data analysis of cultural trends Lab and Collaborations: Mesoudi leads a vibrant research group with current PhD students Andoni Sergiou and Ishaan Sinha. Former students include Dugald Foster, Angel V. Jimenez, and Alice Williams. His lab has hosted visiting scholars from institutions worldwide, including Télécom Paris and the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco. He collaborates with global researchers on topics like cultural group selection and migration’s psychological impacts. Publications and Media: Mesoudi has authored influential books such as Cultural Evolution: How Darwinian Theory Can Explain Human Culture and contributed to high-impact journals like PNAS and Proceedings of the Royal Society B . He frequently engages in media discussions about cultural evolution through podcasts and documentaries, emphasizing the societal relevance of his work.

Sadia Nawazمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• AI in Education
• Learning Analytics
• Educational Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sadia Nawaz is a Lecturer at the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University, with expertise in AI in education, learning analytics, and educational technology. She holds a PhD in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Melbourne (2015–2021), an MSECE from Purdue University (2010–2011), and prior degrees in Electronics Engineering and Telecommunication. Her research focuses on AI ethics, simulation-based learning, and the integration of psychometric techniques with learning analytics. She has contributed to projects like the 2025 ICT initiative on EDI in curriculum development. Her recent work emphasizes ethical AI adoption in education, curriculum analytics, and VR applications. She has published widely on topics such as student perceptions of AI, embodied learning in VR, and the impact of workplace bullying. Sadia actively contributes to academic journals and conferences, including the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education and IEEE Transactions on Education . Key projects include leading a 2025 initiative to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into ICT education using GenAI. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education. She is also engaged in teaching and supervising students, emphasizing hands-on approaches and adaptive learning strategies.

Michael Mackمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
• Human Learning and Memory
• Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Mack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Arts and Science. He leads the Mack Lab, a research group focused on understanding human learning and memory through an interdisciplinary approach combining behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and functional neuroimaging (fMRI). His research investigates how attention—the selection of relevant information—interacts with memory to shape learning. This work aims to uncover both the mechanisms of successful learning and the reasons learning may fail, with implications for educational and clinical applications. The Mack Lab actively publishes findings, participates in major neuroscience conferences such as the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), and welcomes participants for studies. The lab has recently celebrated the PhD completions of Dr. Perovic, Dr. Heffernan, and Dr. Son, highlighting his role as a mentor and advisor. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Michael Mack advises a team of researchers and graduate students, fostering a dynamic environment for exploring the learning brain. The lab is physically located at the Centre for Biological Timing and Cognition at 325 Huron Street, Toronto, with a mailing address at 100 St. George Street. The lab's research trends, as inferred from its stated goals, center on the integration of cognitive theory with neural data and formal models to decode learning processes. This interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, emphasizing mechanistic explanations of cognition.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health
• Rural Resilience
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Hilary Davis is a Senior Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship and the Centre for Social Impact. She leads the Place-based Economies and Approaches research stream, focusing on digital technologies for social impact, particularly in health, rural resilience, and inclusive community development. Her research interests span Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , digital health , rural mental health services , participatory design , and community resilience . She emphasizes co-design with marginalized groups and the use of digital storytelling to empower communities. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Hilary’s recent publications (2023–2025) explore digital interventions for internet addiction in children, aged care technologies, bushfire early warning systems, and participatory planning for sustainable development. These works reflect a strong trend toward community-led innovation , behavior change design , and technology for social equity . Special Award (for More Than Human Food Futures Cookbook), UMEA Food Symposium 2022 Hilary actively supervises PhD students and has led major research grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Health, and community organizations. Her projects include evaluations of mental health outreach programs, digital health interventions (e.g., VerilyConnect), and national educational initiatives like the ELLA language app program. She is a member of the Australian Evaluation Society (AES) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and serves on program committees for international HCI conferences. She leads the SMART (Small Rural Health Services Team) network, which supports rural health innovation through digital storytelling and co-design. Her work bridges academia and community practice, fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions.

Hannah Mitchisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genetics
• Genomic Medicine
• Rare Diseases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hannah Mitchison is a leading academic at University College London (UCL) , where she serves as Professor of Molecular Medicine in the Genetics & Genomic Medicine Department at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. She is Head of the department (2022–present) and has held leadership roles in the Ciliopathy Alliance and UK Cilia Network . Her research focuses on ciliopathies and genetic mutations in rare diseases, particularly Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) . PhD in Biochemistry (University of Birmingham, 1991) BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry (University of Sussex, 1986) Her research spans genetic discovery , functional studies of ciliary proteins , and translational genetic therapies for PCD and related disorders. Recent work includes large-scale genomic analyses with the 100,000 Genomes Project and developing the CiliaVar database for motile ciliopathy variants. She also explores genotype-phenotype correlations in PCD cohorts across the UK, Finland, and Palestine. Her teaching roles include supervising PhD and MSc students, lecturing on UCL’s MSc Cell & Gene Therapy and Genomic Medicine programs, and leading the module Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases . She is co-lead for UCL on the Health Education England-supported MSc Genomic Medicine course. Scientific contributions include over 170 journal articles, with recent high-impact publications in Nature , Science , and European Respiratory Journal , emphasizing genomic approaches and novel therapies for ciliopathies. Collaborations with clinical teams and patient advocacy groups like the Ciliopathy Alliance underscore her translational focus. Funding comes from organizations including the Medical Research Council (MRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.

Stefanie Ullmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Corpus Linguistics
• Cognitive Linguistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefanie Ullmann is a Researcher at the University of Cambridge's Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy . She holds a PhD in Linguistics from University of Marburg, Germany, where her thesis analyzed metaphorical framing of the 2011 Arab Spring revolutions in media/political discourse. Her research spans functional linguistics, critical theory, and digital ethics with particular focus on algorithmic bias, counterspeech strategies, and socio-political conflict discourse. Current affiliation: University of Cambridge, UK Education: PhD in Linguistics (University of Marburg, Germany) Key research areas: Critical metaphor analysis, corpus linguistics, machine translation ethics, digital democracy Recent projects: Giving Voice to Digital Democracies (AI communication impacts) Her publications include: Discourses of the Arab Revolutions in Media and Politics (Routledge, 2022) - monograph on metaphorical framing Counterspeech: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Routledge, 2023) - co-edited volume on dangerous speech mitigation Contact: su272@cam.ac.uk

• Genomics
• Non-coding RNA research
• Phenotype-genotype relationships
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Marcel Dinger is a prominent academic and researcher currently serving as Professor and Head of School for Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW Sydney. With over 20 years of experience in genomics, he has established himself as a leading figure in both academic and entrepreneurial spheres within the field. He has published 153 papers with over 24,000 citations and maintains an h-index of 61 on Google Scholar. His leadership extends beyond academia as he serves as President of the Australasian Genomics Technologies Association (AGTA) and holds director positions at Pryzm Health and the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (NCIG). Professor Dinger's research laboratory focuses on establishing new links between phenotype and genotype, particularly examining rare and complex diseases in relation to underexplored regions of the genome including pseudogenes, repetitive elements, non-canonical DNA structures, and noncoding RNAs. His work harnesses population-scale genomic datasets and sophisticated data science methods to bring an objective perspective to understanding how the genome stores information and how it is transacted in biology. His research interests span genomics, non-coding RNA biology, clinical applications of genomic medicine, and the development of computational approaches for analyzing complex genomic data. Analysis of Professor Dinger's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on non-coding RNA research, particularly long noncoding RNAs and their roles in disease mechanisms. His work spans cancer genomics, neurological disorders, and fundamental genomic mechanisms including DNA secondary structures like i-motifs and G-quadruplexes. His research combines experimental approaches with advanced bioinformatics to address fundamental questions in genomic medicine and has significant translational implications for disease diagnosis and treatment. Highly Cited Researcher in Cross-Field category (2019, 2020, 2021) Fellow of the Faculty of Science (Research), Royal Society of Pathologists of Australasia (2016) NHMRC Career Development Award (2010) Queensland Government Smart Futures Fellowship (2009) Foundation of Research, Science and Technology New Zealand Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005) Professor Dinger has been instrumental in establishing and leading several significant research initiatives including Genome.One, one of the first companies globally to provide clinical whole genome sequencing services, and the Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. His entrepreneurial experience includes founding four biotechnology and IT startups. He serves on multiple governance boards including the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics, focusing on using genomics to improve health outcomes for Australia's First Peoples. His laboratory at UNSW continues to advance our understanding of genomic regulation and its implications for human health and disease.

Sandra Diaz Pierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Neuroscience
• High Performance Computing
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sandra Diaz Pier is a Scientific Lead at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) within the Jülich Research Centre , Germany. Specializing in computational neuroscience , high performance computing (HPC) , and machine learning , she bridges neuroscience and advanced computational methods through her research. Education: B.Sc. in Electronic Systems Engineering, Mexico M.Sc. in Computer Science (focus: machine learning, quantum computing), Mexico Second M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Ontario, Canada Ph.D. in Computer Science, Germany (2021) Her research focuses on modeling and simulating brain dynamics and plasticity at multiple scales, leveraging HPC to accelerate large-scale neural network simulations. She actively contributes to EU projects like the Human Brain Project (HBP) , Virtual Brain Cloud , and EBRAINS 2.0 , emphasizing infrastructure development and educational training. Her work includes open-source tools such as the NEST simulator , The Virtual Brain , and L2L , enabling efficient parameter exploration and multiscale co-simulation frameworks. The 15 most recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, spanning topics from quantum computing in biomolecular simulations to neural plasticity algorithms and cloud-based brain modeling . These articles reflect her expertise in integrating machine learning , multi-scale simulation , and HPC infrastructure for neuroscience challenges, including seizure propagation, Parkinson’s disease progression, and swarm intelligence in spiking networks. She leads technical coordination in projects like EBRAINS and serves as a task leader in the HBP infrastructure work package , while also organizing workshops and hackathons for open-source tools. Her role involves supporting domain scientists through methodological research and workflow optimization for brain simulations.