John Jones is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University specializing in Digital Media Studies, with a focus on rhetoric, professional/technical communication, and digital literacies. His academic journey includes a PhD in English from the University of Texas – Austin and an MA from the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga. Previously, he served as an associate professor at West Virginia University and a visiting assistant professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. Research explores intersections of writing, computational processes, and digital culture Expertise spans digital media studies, visual rhetoric, and networked communication His work investigates the impact of wearable technologies, algorithmic systems, and network structures on knowledge creation and communication practices. Current projects examine computational ethics in digital writing and the role of digital networks in shaping rhetorical strategies. Analysis of John Jones’s publications reveals consistent engagement with: Digital media and computational rhetoric Networked communication frameworks Wearable technology implications Medical usability challenges Visual data representation Collective intelligence dynamics
Anthony Hornof is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oregon, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He has been a faculty member since 1999 and was granted tenure in 2005. His research is centered on human-computer interaction, with strong emphases on cognitive modeling, eye tracking, and assistive technology. He leads an active research laboratory and has secured substantial funding from the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research. University: University of Oregon School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Computer Science Position: Professor Email: hornof@uoregon.edu, hornof@cs.uoregon.edu Office: 356 Deschutes Hall Phone: (541) 346-1372 Education: B.A. in Computer Science, Columbia University, 1988 M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 1996 Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, 1999 Research Interests: Dr. Hornof's research lies at the intersection of human cognition and computing. He is particularly interested in understanding and modeling the perceptual, cognitive, and motor processes involved in human-computer interaction. His work uses eye tracking both as an evaluation tool for cognitive models and as a real-time input method for creative expression and accessibility. A major focus is assistive technology, especially developing tools like EyeDraw that enable children with severe motor impairments to create art using only eye movements. He also explores eye-controlled musical compositions, bridging technology and artistic expression. His research is grounded in participatory design, involving end-users directly in the development process. Publication Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on modeling human behavior in complex interactive tasks. Key themes include visual search strategies, dual-task performance, cognitive modeling using eye-tracking data, and accessibility. His work spans top venues in HCI (CHI, TOCHI), cognitive science (CogSci, ICCM), and specialized conferences like ETRA and NIME. There is a strong methodological thread involving data calibration, model validation, and the development of predictive tools for interface design. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award (Top 1%) at CHI 2014 (two papers) Honorable Mention Paper (Top 5%) at CHI 2010 Siegel-Wolf Award for Best Applied Paper at ICCM 2010 Advising and Grants: Dr. Hornof actively seeks to mentor exceptional undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers in his lab. He emphasizes rigorous and creative scientific research. He has been awarded over $2.9 million in single-investigator research grants from prestigious agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR). Notably, he served as an NSF Program Director from 2012 to 2014, contributing to funding decisions for approximately $65 million in research. Labs and Teams: He leads the Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory at the University of Oregon, where interdisciplinary research is conducted on cognitive modeling, eye tracking, and assistive technologies. His team has developed software such as VizFix for visualizing eye-tracking data and has ported the Eyegaze system to Macintosh. The lab fosters collaborations with new media artists and musicians, and engages in participatory design with children who have disabilities.
Roberta Spallone is a Full Professor in the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, where she conducts research and teaches in architectural representation, digital modeling, and cultural heritage. Her work bridges historical architectural theory with cutting-edge digital technologies like AR, VR, and AI. Research Interests: Her research focuses on 3D and reconstructive modeling, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) for cultural heritage, descriptive geometry, history of architectural representation, and the study of architectural treatises—especially those on military engineering. She explores digital technologies for the survey, representation, and communication of cultural heritage, with a strong emphasis on geometric analysis and historical accuracy. The trends in her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on the digital interpretation of early modern military architecture, particularly through parametric modeling and geometric analysis of treatises by figures like Guarini. She applies AR and VR to enhance accessibility and storytelling in museum and urban heritage contexts, emphasizing inclusive and sustainable cultural tourism. Scientific Awards: Best paper award, Italian Union for Drawing - UID (2021) Best Paper, 40th International Conference of Teachers of Representation Disciplines UID (2018) Best paper, FORTMED Conference 2015 (Historical Research) UID Silver Plaque (1997) PhD 1st prize ex aequo, Italian Design Union (1997) Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD students including Enrico Pupi and Fabrizio Natta. She leads the national PRIN research project INFORTREAT and multiple applied research contracts involving AR/VR for heritage sites like Palazzo Carignano and Mirafiori Castle. She is the Scientific Responsible for collaborative agreements with Fondazione Torino Musei and the Regional Directorate of Museums in Piedmont. Labs, Teams, and Collaborations: She is a key member of the scientific committees of FORTMED, UID, and Nexus Architecture and Mathematics. She serves on editorial boards for journals such as Nexus Network Journal and Diseñar Con... , and has guest-edited special issues. She frequently collaborates with researchers across Europe on projects linking architecture, mathematics, and digital heritage.
Tarmo Lipping is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Oulu. His work bridges computing sciences with biomedical engineering, environmental modelling, and data-driven societal applications. Doctor of Science (Technology), Information Technology – Awarded 14 Feb 2001 Master of Science (Technology), Information Technology – Awarded 10 Sept 1993 His research focuses on electroencephalography (EEG) , mental workload assessment , depth of anesthesia monitoring , and machine learning applications in healthcare and human-computer interaction. He also contributes to environmental informatics , particularly in land uplift modelling and radionuclide transport , aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent publications highlight trends in transformer networks for EEG analysis , wearable HCI systems , data-driven food safety , and participatory municipal governance . His work integrates deep learning, signal processing, and real-world deployment. Scientific awards include: CIMO opettajavaihto (2017) Lipping has supervised numerous master’s students and served as an examiner in diverse topics including data vault modelling , telecom revenue estimation , and EEG hyperscanning . He has evaluated funding applications, acted as a journal reviewer (65 times), and contributed to editorial work. His activities reflect strong engagement in academic service and interdisciplinary research mentorship. He has contributed datasets on Fennoscandian land uplift , lake isolation , and archaeological shorelines to PANGAEA, supporting open science in geosciences and environmental history.
Olia Lialina is a Professor for New Media and Art and Design Online at Merz Akademie, Stuttgart. Born in Moscow and active since the early 1990s, she is a pioneer of net.art, co-founder of the Geocities Research Institute, and curator of the One Terabyte of Kilobyte Age Archive. Her work explores digital folklore, the vernacular web, and human-computer interaction through artistic and theoretical lenses. Research Interests : Digital art, net.art theory, media archaeology, user-generated content, web preservation, and internet culture. Recent Articles : Focus on digital literacy, vernacular web practices, and critiques of UX design, with an emphasis on historical internet aesthetics and the evolution of user identity. Scientific Awards : Netbased Award 2018 for Self Portrait (Basel). Academic Service : Active in international conferences, juries (Female Artist Award 2021), and publications like Turing Complete User (2021) and Olia Lialina: Net Artist (2020).
Dr. Yen-Ting (Allen) Yeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan, where he leads research in Human-Computer Interaction focusing on mobile interaction techniques, collaborative tools, and creative technologies. PhD, Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo MS, Graduate Institute of Networking and Multimedia, National Taiwan University His research explores physical and cognitive human capabilities through: Innovative phone interaction methods (folding, dexterous gestures, side-touch expansion) Collaborative writing environments with privacy controls Creativity augmentation systems for 3D modeling Augmented reality and interactive fabrication tools Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Acoustic input techniques using finger snapping Motion-based creative reflection tools Dynamic gesture recognition systems Collaborative editing comfort optimization Scientific recognition includes: ACM Creativity and Cognition 2021 Honorable Mention The research group at the University of Saskatchewan's HCI Lab actively seeks students interested in phone interactions, human factors, AR/VR, collaborative tools, and creative arts applications.
Yan Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering , where he leads the PRIME Lab (Programming with Intelligent Machines & Environments) . His work focuses on creating interactive Human-AI systems to enhance real-time data analysis and programming education, particularly addressing barriers in collaborative learning environments. University of Toronto (Postdoctoral Fellow) University of Michigan (Ph.D., Information Science) University of Colorado, Boulder (BS/MS in Applied Math & Electrical & Computer Engineering) His research bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer Science Education , with a focus on real-time data analysis , AI-driven programming assistance , and scalable learning tools . He employs LLMs and human-centered design to simplify complex computational processes, enabling data workers to detect critical patterns efficiently. Recent publications highlight trends in generative AI for education , proactive AI programming support , and collaborative analytics . Key themes include real-time classroom insights , intergenerational smartphone learning , and automated feedback systems . Scientific recognition includes: 🏆 Best Paper at L@S 2024 🏅 Best Paper Honorable Mention at CHI 2023 🏅 Best Paper Honorable Mention at UIST 2022 🏆 Best Short Paper at VL/HCC 2020 He mentors a team of PhD and MS students in projects spanning AI-assisted education, web automation, and collaborative coding tools, with active recruitment for future research directions.
Mikael Wiberg is full Professor of Informatics at Umeå University, Sweden, where he leads research groups in Design Informatics and Digital Interaction & Design. He is co Editor-in-Chief of ACM Interactions and has held chaired and guest professorships at Uppsala, Södertörn and Chalmers universities. His work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction, materiality, architecture and emerging technologies. Education: PhD in Informatics, Umeå University, 2001 Docent (Associate Professor) in Informatics, Umeå University, 2004 Research interests revolve around interactivity, mobility, materiality and architecture . Wiberg coined the notion of “materiality of interaction” to study how digital resources merge with physical materials, spaces and artefacts. Recent strands include more-than-human design, human-building interaction, autonomous systems UX, and social justice in HCI, all interrogating how interactive technologies shape—and are shaped by—human and non-human actors. Across more than two decades he has published in top venues such as ACM TOCHI, Design Issues, Int. Journal of Design, Human-Computer Interaction journal and the magazine ACM Interactions . His 2018 MIT Press monograph The Materiality of Interaction consolidates his theoretical stance and has become a touchstone for architectural and material HCI discourse. Editorial & scientific awards: Co Editor-in-Chief, ACM Interactions (2019-) Member, Royal Skyttean Society (Kungliga Skytteanska Samfundet) Board member, Professors’ Association, Umeå University He currently leads interdisciplinary projects on digital heritage archives, autonomous vehicle experiences for children with intellectual disabilities, and sustainable interaction infrastructures. Although the provided text does not enumerate specific grants or doctoral students, his continuous project leadership and editorial roles evidence sustained funding and supervisory activity. Wiberg directs the Design Informatics research environment and is a core member of Umeå’s Internet of Things group, fostering collaboration between informatics, architecture, design and social sciences. His overarching agenda asks how interactive technologies can support just, sustainable and aesthetically rich futures at architectural and urban scale.
Dr. Yali Ling serves as an Assistant Professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at California State University, Long Beach's College of Health and Human Services. Her research bridges traditional textile engineering with cutting-edge sustainable material innovation. Education: Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management, North Carolina State University (2021-2024) M.S. in Fashion Design and Engineering, Wuhan Textile University (2018-2021) B.S. in Fashion Design, Wuhan Textile University (2014-2018) Research Focus: Dr. Ling's work pioneers sustainable textile production through hemp/cotton blends and recycled materials, while advancing digital fashion technologies via 3D body scanning applications. Her expertise spans yarn engineering for performance textiles and functional apparel design addressing ergonomic challenges in diverse populations. This dual focus creates synergies between eco-conscious manufacturing and precision garment engineering. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveal three converging trajectories: (1) Sustainable material innovation (hemp textiles, eco-spinning), (2) Triboelectric wearable technology development, and (3) Anthropometric-driven apparel design. These strands collectively address industry demands for environmentally responsible production while enhancing human-technology interfaces in textile applications. Scientific Recognition: 2024 Best Poster Presentation at Textile Research Open House (NCSU) 2022 VF Graduate Student Impact Award ($5,000) 2021 Wuhan Textile University Special Graduate Scholarship ($1,500) 2020 Chinese Ministry of Education National Scholarship ($3,000) 2020 CNTAC "Maker China" Innovation Excellence Award 2019 China Natural Dialectics Research Association Symposium Prize Professional Engagement: Dr. Ling maintains active industry partnerships through her sustainable textile research while mentoring undergraduate students in the Fashion Merchandising and Design program. Her current work focuses on scaling hemp-based textile production and developing AI-integrated pattern generation systems. Research Infrastructure: While specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in available materials, her publications indicate collaborations with Wilson College of Textiles' advanced manufacturing facilities and access to 3D body scanning technologies for anthropometric research.
Professor Julia Schlüter is a distinguished academic in the Chair of English Linguistics within the Humanities Faculty at the University of Bamberg, Germany. She has served as Senior Lecturer at the Chair of English Linguistics and Language History under Prof. Manfred Krug since June 2008, holding the title of Professor following her habilitation in 2008. Her institutional profile demonstrates deep commitment to both research and teaching innovation, particularly through her leadership of the KorPLUS project and development of open educational resources for corpus linguistics. Her research interests span corpus linguistics for English language learners, empirical methods for studying language variation and change, and the application of corpus methods to teaching. She specializes in examining grammatical, phonological, and lexical differences between British and American English across historical periods from Middle English to present-day usage. Her work investigates phonological variation (particularly phonotactically controlled alternations), morphological change, and syntactic variation through corpus analysis, with special attention to functional grammar and grammaticalization theory. Professor Schlüter's recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a strategic evolution in her research focus, with increasing emphasis on the intersection of corpus linguistics and digital education. While maintaining her foundational work in historical English linguistics, she has developed significant expertise in applying corpus methods to language teacher education and evaluating AI writing tools. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation, moving from traditional corpus analysis to blended learning approaches and digital educational resource development. Her scientific recognition includes: Winner of the 2025 Teaching Innovation Prize from the International Society for the Linguistics of English for the KorPLUS project University of Bamberg Prize for outstanding habilitation (2009) Lise Meitner Programme post-doctoral scholarship (2005-2006) Rectorate Prize from University of Paderborn for outstanding Ph.D. thesis (2005) Multiple DAAD scholarships for international study Professor Schlüter actively supervises doctoral research, currently guiding three Ph.D. candidates (Katharina Deckert, Aklima Nahar, and Nikolai Beland) while having successfully completed supervision for several others. She leads the KorPLUS project (2021-2025), funded by the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre, which develops open educational resources for corpus linguistics. Her research has been consistently supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and other funding bodies throughout her career. She heads the KorPLUS team (with Carina Großmann and Katharina Deckert) which develops the interactive Open Educational Resource platform for corpus linguistics. Her YouTube channel offers video tutorials on corpus basics, and she has created the Video Podcast Series "How to Update your Grammar" for English teachers. She regularly organizes in-service teacher trainings and collaborates with the Virtual Linguistics Campus at RWTH Aachen University to deliver her educational materials globally.
Armin Grunwald serves as Head of the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Head of the Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB). Since 2007, he has held the Chair of Philosophy and Ethics of Technology at KIT's Institute of Philosophy, building on his previous professorship at the University of Freiburg (1999-2007). His leadership positions include membership in the German Ethics Council, the National Advisory Board for Repository Search, and the Science-Policy Advisory Board of ETH Zürich. Grunwald's research focuses on the theory and practice of technology assessment, ethics of technology, sustainability concepts, and digital transformation. His work explores humanity's relationship with technology, particularly examining how digitalization challenges human self-understanding and autonomy. He investigates philosophical questions surrounding artificial intelligence, anthropocentrism in the Anthropocene, and the ethical dimensions of technological progress. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple disciplines. Recent work shows increasing focus on AI ethics, the philosophical implications of digital transformation, and technology assessment methodologies for addressing grand societal challenges. His publications span philosophical analyses, empirical studies on technology implementation, and policy-relevant assessments for governmental bodies. Grunwald has supervised numerous doctoral students across interdisciplinary fields including energy transition, AI governance, urban sustainability, and technology ethics. His leadership extends to directing major research initiatives through ITAS, which serves as Germany's parliamentary technology assessment body providing scientific advice to the Bundestag on emerging technologies and their societal implications.
Brooke Foucault Welles is a Professor in the College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University, where she also serves as Interim Dean and Director of the Network Science PhD program. Her research focuses on how social networks and communication technologies shape power dynamics, particularly in contexts of marginalization and social justice. PhD in Media, Technology and Society from Northwestern University MS and BS in Communication from Cornell University Her research spans multiple domains including: Network science of AI and social systems Digital activism and social movement dynamics Health information and (mis)information flows Open source community structures Race/ethnicity in digital contexts Computational social science methodologies Recent publications focus on attention dynamics in social networks, hate speech protection mechanisms, and open-source software sustainability. Her work has been supported by grants from the NSF, NULab, and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Awards include: McGannon Book Award (2021) for #HashtagActivism Best Paper Honorable Mention at CSCW 2019 She leads the Communication Media and Marginalization Lab (CoMM Lab) which includes PhD students and postdocs from diverse disciplines. Her advising approach emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological training in both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Lucca Geurts is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering Sciences at KU Leuven, where he is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science. He serves as chairman of the Leuven Centre for Accessible Health Technology, subdivision head of Subdivision 3, Campus Group T Leuven, and Head of Education of the OC Innovative Health Technology. Additionally, he is an active member of DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society. His research focuses on Technology for Tangible and Playful Interactions, particularly in healthcare applications. Dr. Geurts leads numerous research projects including therapeutic games for children with visual disorders, flexible activity measurement systems, intimate interactive systems, and early-stage glaucoma screening platforms. His work bridges human-computer interaction with accessible health technology, emphasizing user-centered design principles and practical healthcare solutions. Dr. Geurts' publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory from fundamental interaction techniques to applied healthcare contexts. His recent work shows increasing sophistication in squeeze interactions, emotion regulation through tangible interfaces, and medical applications of interactive technology. The research trends indicate a growing focus on accessible medical diagnostics, therapeutic applications, and user experience in healthcare technology. As an educator, Dr. Geurts teaches across multiple domains including Electronics, Computer Architectures, Health Entrepreneurship, Sensors and Circuits for Healthcare Applications, and Extended Reality. His educational leadership extends to Master's theses and internships in health engineering, reflecting his commitment to training the next generation of healthcare technologists. Committee for Culture, Art and Heritage Faculty Council of Industrial Engineering Sciences Evaluation Committee of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering Sciences POC Advanced Education Faculty of Industrial Engineering Sciences Secretary of the OC Innovative Health Technology Departmental Council for Computer Science Interfaculty Council for Global Development (as substitute member) Dr. Geurts maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in top-tier human-computer interaction conferences and journals. His work shows a clear progression toward increasingly impactful healthcare applications, with strong emphasis on accessibility and user experience in medical technology development.
Noa Pinter-Wollman is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, within the College of Life Sciences . Her work integrates field experiments, laboratory assays, computational modeling, and social network analysis to understand how individual variation among animals translates into emergent collective behavior, and how these dynamics intersect with conservation challenges. Research Focus: Mechanisms underlying collective decision-making in social insects (especially Argentine ants and harvester ants) Social network structure and its ecological consequences in endangered griffon vultures Interface between spatial ecology and social behavior, including impacts on disease transmission and conservation management Biomimetic insights from social animals to inform resilient human-designed systems Across 2023–2025, her team has produced a steady stream of high-impact articles that collectively advance four thematic pillars: (1) microbiome–behavior feedbacks in ants, (2) conservation technology for scavengers, (3) network-analytic methods for disentangling spatial versus social drivers of interaction, and (4) cooperative strategies that underlie invasion success in ants. The work is notable for integrating high-resolution tracking technologies with rigorous statistical modeling. Funding & Collaborations: Current NSF awards include the collaborative grant “ The causes and consequences of Higher Order Interactions (HOI) ” and prior support for “ Uncovering how links between social and spatial interactions affect ecological processes .” These grants foster interdisciplinary partnerships spanning ecology, computer science, and conservation practice. Laboratory & Team: The Pinter-Wollman Lab at UCLA houses graduate researchers, post-docs, and undergraduates who conduct integrative studies on ants, paper wasps, spiders, and vultures. The lab website ( https://pinter-wollmanlab.weebly.com ) provides protocols, data resources, and outreach materials that translate basic findings into actionable conservation guidance for wildlife managers.
Dr. Madhushi Bandara is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), specializing in knowledge representation, complex system modeling, and data analytics. She leads the data management research stream at the UTS DigiSAS lab and is a core member of the Biomedical Data Science Laboratory within the UTS Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute. Her industry collaborations include Telstra, Cancer Australia, and Capsifi, focusing on AI integration in healthcare and finance. She coordinates the Business Information Systems major in UTS's Master of Information Technology program and convenes the Future Generation Enterprise Architecture Community of Practice. Education PhD in AI Systems Engineering, University of New South Wales (2020) BSc (Hons) in Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2015) Research Interests Madhushi's work bridges machine learning, knowledge graphs, and enterprise architecture to address challenges in data governance for SMEs, ESG metric management, and healthcare pathway analysis. Her research emphasizes translating cutting-edge AI into industry solutions through contextual domain knowledge integration. Scientific Awards UNSW-UTS Trustworthy Digital Society Scholarship Teaching & Leadership She teaches enterprise information systems, digital strategy, and AI for enterprises in UTS's online postgraduate programs. Her service roles include co-chairing tracks at the Australasian Conference on Information Systems and reviewing for Expert Systems with Applications.
