جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Utku Yavuzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurophysiology
• Neuromuscular Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Utku Yavuz is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Signals and Systems Department at the TechMed Centre. His expertise spans neuromuscular physiology, wearable sensor technologies, and clinical monitoring systems. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Ege University, complemented by earlier degrees in Physics Engineering (Hacettepe University) and Biophysics (Hacettepe University). Research Focus: Motor unit physiology, neuromuscular modeling, and clinical applications of wearable sensors. Key Areas: Spinal motor neuron behavior, electromyography (EMG), and translational technologies for diabetes and musculoskeletal health. Dr. Yavuz’s work bridges neuroscience and engineering, addressing challenges in prosthetic design, real-time neuromuscular signal decoding, and improving clinical decision-making through sensor data analysis. Recent studies include optimizing wearable glucose monitors and analyzing muscle-tendon dynamics in amputees. His research outputs span 43 publications, with contributions to high-impact journals like BMC Digital Health and IEEE Sensors Journal . Collaborations include institutions focused on biomechanics, robotics, and clinical informatics. Advising: Supervised 1 graduate project, though specific advisee names are not listed. Active in academic activities such as thesis examinations and conference presentations.

Kenya C. Dworkin y Méndezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cuban Studies
• Latino Studies
• Sephardic Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kenya C. Dworkin y Méndez is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in the English Department. She holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Literatures and Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and an M.A. and B.A. in Spanish from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Her research focuses on Cuban, U.S. Latino, and Sephardic cultural studies, emphasizing transnationalism, community engagement, and historical recovery of marginalized voices. She has authored or co-edited major works like Spanish and Empire , Herencia: The Anthology of U.S. Latino Literature , and En Otra Voz . Current projects include Cuban to the Core , exploring Cuban diaspora in South Florida. Her work bridges academia and community through initiatives like Círculo Juvenil de Cultura, CORITO children’s choir, and leadership roles in the Latin American Cultural Union and Coro Latinoamericano. Awarded the Mark Gelfand Award for Educational Outreach (2011) and multiple Outstanding Role Model recognitions, she also secured grants from the National Endowment for Democracy and Pittsburgh Foundation. Her teaching spans diaspora studies, translation, and cross-cultural analysis, integrating service-learning and community-based research.

Michael E Odijieمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Slavery and Abolition in West Africa
• Labor in West Africa
• Cocoa value chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael E Odijie is an Associate Professor of African History and African Studies at the University of Oxford, holding a joint appointment between the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies and the Faculty of History. His research focuses on West African historical and contemporary themes, including anti-slavery movements, labor exploitation, cocoa value chains, EU-Africa relations, and development politics. He leads an ERC-funded project on local anti-slavery networks in Africa and collaborates internationally on cocoa sustainability issues. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic work spans interdisciplinary fields. Current research includes a manuscript on local movements against slavery in southeastern Nigeria and studies on Côte d’Ivoire/Ghana’s cocoa sector challenges. His research interests are structured around five core areas: Slavery abolition dynamics, labor systems in West Africa, cocoa value chain exploitation, EU-African political-economic relations, and development policy coherence. Recent publications analyze topics such as ritual enslavement, AfCFTA contradictions, and Sino-African industrial policy interactions. Grant activities include an ERC-funded initiative on African anti-slavery networks. He actively collaborates with universities globally on cocoa sustainability and industrial policy projects. Teaching responsibilities include the MSt Global and Imperial History program at St Antony's College. Laboratory/Team Affiliations: Engaged in transnational research networks focusing on African development and historical studies.

Francesco Rampazzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Demography
• Computational Demography
• Fertility Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francesco Rampazzo is a Lecturer in Demography at the University of Southampton, actively contributing to the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science. He maintains affiliations as a Non-Stipendiary Research Fellow at Nuffield College and collaborates with the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Rostock and the Centre for Population Change in Southampton. Education: PhD in Social Statistics and Demography, University of Southampton European Doctoral School of Demography diploma Master in Demography, Stockholm University Bachelor in Statistical Science, University of Padova His research focuses on Digital and Computational Demography , leveraging digital traces from advertising platforms like Facebook to study demographic phenomena, particularly fertility and migration patterns. He pioneers methods for real-time migration tracking, crisis response analysis, and innovative survey methodologies. The 2025 article on Global South survey sampling demonstrates his commitment to non-traditional data sources, while his 2024 publications explore Brexit migration impacts, menstrual app fertility data, and cross-European adulthood transitions. His work consistently bridges digital analytics with classical demographic frameworks. Francesco's methodological innovations include validating Facebook's advertising data for social science research (2022), developing migration estimation frameworks combining digital and survey data (2021), and investigating pandemic behavioral impacts through social media surveys (2021). His earlier work (2018) tackled male fertility estimation challenges using digital data.

Eike Schneidersمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Computer and Robot Interaction
• Human-AI Interaction focusing on generative AI and its impact on society
• Multidisciplinary research in collaboration with artists, medical professionals, and lawyers

Dr. Eike Schneiders is a Lecturer at the School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Aalborg University and is a recipient of the UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub Early Career Researcher Award. His research focuses on autonomous and AI-infused systems, investigating how to ensure their trustworthiness and responsible interaction with humans and other agents through interdisciplinary collaborations across art, law, and medicine. His recent work explores the societal impact of Generative AI, particularly examining its influence on legal services accessibility for non-experts through the REGALS project (Principal Investigator) and its effects on creative communities via the ART-I project (Co-Investigator). Dr. Schneiders emphasizes public engagement to enhance AI literacy and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to study human-computer interaction and ethical implications. Dr. Schneiders teaches courses including COMP6251 (Web and Cloud Application Development), ELEC6259 (Research Methods and Project Preparation), and ELEC6200 (Group Design Project). His pedagogical approach integrates foundational technical skills with critical research methodologies. He has led several interdisciplinary projects including ARTificial Intelligence: Show Me a Story about AI (ART-I) and Responsible Employment of Generative AI for Legal Services (REGALS), and contributes to the Agents, Interaction and Complexity research group. His Cat Royale project received the 2024 Webby Award for Best Integrated Experience. Honors include the Best Paper Award at ACM CHI 2024, multiple Honourable Mentions at CHI and TAS Symposiums, and membership in the Foundation for Science and Technology's Future Leaders Programme.

Sao Mai Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sao Mai Nguyen is an Enseignante-Chercheuse (Lecturer-Researcher) at ENSTA Paris, affiliated with the Unité d'Informatique et d'Ingénierie des Systèmes (U2IS). Her research bridges robotics, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science, focusing on cognitive developmental robotics, intrinsic motivation in learning, and human-robot interaction. She explores how robots can adapt to social and physical environments, particularly in physical rehabilitation and smart home applications. Research Interests: Nguyen’s work integrates machine learning, robotic embodiment, child psychology, and neuroscience. Key areas include human-robot interaction, assistive robotics for chronic low back pain rehabilitation, activity recognition in smart homes using IoT sensors, and intrinsic motivation-driven learning frameworks. Recent Contributions: Her 2024 HDR thesis on reinforcement and imitation learning for sequential tasks underscores her expertise in strategic learning systems. Recent publications address bio-inspired robotics models, hierarchical reinforcement learning, and benchmark environments like 'Open the Chests' for activity recognition. Collaborations include projects like the R-COOL randomized trial for robot-coached physical exercises. Labs & Teams: She contributes to the U2IS lab, advancing interdisciplinary research in AI and robotics. Her work spans experimental platforms for sensorimotor learning and healthcare robotics applications.

• Creative and Cultural Industries
• Precarious Work
• Freelancing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Holly Patrick-Thomson is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School, specializing in the Human Resource Management Group. She holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews (2013) and previously served as Visiting Scholar at University of Technology Sydney. Research Focus: Changing nature of work in creative/craft sectors Primary Interests: Freelancer precarity, peer support systems, AI advisory tools Industry Collaboration: British Academy of Management SIG Chair, craft beer sector analysis Her funded projects include: £9,998 - British Academy: Freelance Advisor App £5,000 - AHRC: AI for Creative Freelancers £5,000 - University of Edinburgh: Pandemic response in creative industries $20,000 - UTS Research Grant $149,600 - Australian Government Contract Key contributions: Co-edited 'Researching Craft Beer' (Emerald, 2021) International symposium organizer (Edinburgh, 2019) Published in Work Employment and Society , Management Learning , and Asia Pacific Journal of Arts and Cultural Management

• Computational Social Science
• Ethical AI
• Algorithmic Decision Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Y. Rodriguez is a Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, with affiliate appointments at the Gender Institute and Digital Scholarship Studio and Network. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computational social science, ethical AI, and human services systems, focusing on how technological and institutional structures impact marginalized populations through algorithmic decision-making. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Social Welfare from the University of Washington (2016) MSW in Macro Social Work Practice from the University of Pennsylvania (2010) BA in Clinical Counseling and Child Psychology from Alfred University (2005) Dr. Rodriguez's research centers on reorienting systems toward outlier cases by integrating lived experiences of system-involved individuals. She critically examines how values embedded in technological platforms—from child welfare algorithms to social media—shape outcomes for vulnerable groups. Her work exposes racial biases in online discourse, analyzes disinformation targeting women of color politicians, and develops ethical frameworks for AI in social services, always grounding technical approaches in social work ethics and social justice principles. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on algorithmic accountability in human systems, with 60% addressing social media dynamics, 40% examining housing/gentrification issues, and 100% incorporating mixed-methods approaches. Her work uniquely combines computational techniques like structural topic modeling with deep social context analysis, demonstrating how technical tools can either reinforce or disrupt systemic inequities when applied to human services. Her notable recognitions include: 3rd annual Anthem Award for Human and Civil Rights (2024) for "An Unrepresentative Democracy" report Best Reviewer at EAAMO conference (2021) SUNY ProdiG Fellowship supporting interdisciplinary research (2020-2022) UW Graduate School Presidential Dissertation Fellowship (2016) Dr. Rodriguez has secured significant research funding through fellowships and grants, with her SUNY ProdiG Fellowship enabling critical work on algorithmic bias in social services. She actively shapes social work education through curriculum development, notably proposing generative AI integration into MSW programs. Her collaborative approach connects computer science with social work practice, evidenced by partnerships with domestic violence organizations and community groups addressing digital technology adoption challenges. Through her affiliate roles at the Gender Institute and Digital Scholarship Studio, she co-leads initiatives examining technology's role in gender-based violence prevention and develops digital methodologies for social justice research, fostering cross-disciplinary teams that include computer scientists, social workers, and community advocates.

David Cipletمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Justice
• Environmental Governance
• Sustainable Energy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Ciplet is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Associate Chair of Community Engagement at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research examines power dynamics in global environmental governance, focusing on climate justice, sustainable energy, and equitable transitions to low-carbon economies. He holds a Ph.D. from Brown University (2015). Key research areas include: 1) Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (clean energy access), 2) Fossil fuel divestment campaigns and human rights advocacy, and 3) Just transitions addressing inequality and climate change. He co-directs the CU Boulder Just Transition Collaborative, partnering with Boulder County to advance equitable renewable energy transitions. His work combines participatory methods with transnational advocacy studies, emphasizing marginalized communities' leadership. He co-produces the The Brink podcast series on environmental inequities with KGNU radio. He advises graduate students with climate justice experience and undergraduate honors projects focusing on environmental justice. Major collaborations include: Brown University’s Climate and Development Lab, AdaptationWatch, and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). His scholarship critiques neoliberal environmental governance while proposing transformative climate justice frameworks.

Brian C. Keeganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Computing
• Network Science
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brian C. Keegan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is also a director of the Colorado Laboratory for Users, Media, and Networks (COLUMN) and holds courtesy appointments in the Department of Computer Science, with affiliations at the ATLAS Institute, Institute for Behavioral Research, American Politics Research Lab, and REACH. PhD in Media, Technology and Society from Northwestern University S.B. in Mechanical Engineering and Science, Technology and Society from MIT His research focuses on social computing , network science , and data science , with three primary areas: (1) high-tempo online collaborations, (2) governing information commons, and (3) public interest data science. He uses digital traces of social behavior to study how disruptions reveal collaborative social structures, primarily in platforms like Wikipedia, Reddit, and Twitter. Recent articles explore virtual community governance , Cannabis sativa biology , decentralized social media , and peer-produced information dynamics . Scientific accolades include Best Paper and Honorable Mention awards at top venues like ACM CSCW and AAAI ICWSM. Funding comes from the National Science Foundation . Dr. Keegan advises on social media governance , online collaboration , and data science ethics , and collaborates with organizations like Steep Hill Labs, Leafly, and Colvin Run Networks.

Rosanne Rademakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Perception
• Working Memory
• Attention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rosanne Rademaker is a Research Professor and Group Leader at the Rademaker Lab, part of the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (ESI) in Frankfurt, Germany, affiliated with Goethe University’s Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on understanding how sensation and cognition interact to shape human perception, particularly in visual working memory, attention, and physiological arousal states. Her lab employs behavioral, computational, and neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, M/EEG) to explore how the brain balances perceptual input with stored memories. In addition to foundational work on memory and attention, the lab investigates context effects on perception, motor-output impacts on visual processing, and computational neural principles. Rosanne emphasizes collaborative, fun science, fostering an inclusive environment through outreach and international collaborations. Key recent work includes studies on categorical representations in the visual hierarchy and neural dynamics during memory recall. Lab Members: Giuliana Giorjiani (PhD), Noa Noelle Krause (MSc), Amit Rawal (PhD), Maria Servetnik (PhD), Nursima Ünver Aydingül (PhD). Grants & Collaborations: Mishal Qubad’s “Junior Clinician Scientist” grant on schizophrenia visual maps, international collaborations with Toronto and the Max Planck School of Cognition. Teaching: Lectures on “Introduction to Cognitive Psychology” at Goethe University. Publications highlight her work in Nature Neuroscience , eLife , and Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience , with over 30 peer-reviewed articles. The lab actively engages in conferences (VSS, ECVP) and hosts annual retreats to promote scientific exchange.

Laura K. Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Sociology
• Social Movements
• Gender Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura K. Nelson is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Director of the Centre for Computational Social Science. Her research focuses on computational methods applied to social movements, gender studies, and text analysis. She holds a PhD and MA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. **Education**: PhD in Sociology, University of California, Berkeley MA in Sociology, University of California, Berkeley BA in Sociology (Analysis and Research), University of Wisconsin, Madison Her work bridges sociology and computational methods, examining topics like institutional equity (e.g., NSF ADVANCE), gender disparities in academia, and the use of AI in qualitative research. She has published extensively in journals like *American Journal of Sociology* and serves on editorial boards of *Poetics* and *Acta Sociologica*. Her recent projects include analyzing gender bias in evaluations and leveraging machine learning for feminist social science. **Grants & Advising**: Her postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley and Northwestern University focused on data science and interdisciplinary collaboration. She advises on AI ethics and computational grounded theory, and her teaching includes courses on computational methods in the social sciences. **Affiliations**: She is elected council member for the American Sociological Association’s sections on Sociology of Culture and Mathematical Sociology. She also contributes to initiatives like the *Society-Centered AI* program at Duke University.

• Motor Control
• Postural Stability
• Sports Biomechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Grzegorz Juras is a **Professor** and **Head of the Department of Human Motor Skills** at the Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Poland. His academic career spans over two decades, with a strong focus on motor control, postural stability, and biomechanics in clinical and athletic populations. Research Interests: His work explores - Postural control mechanisms in elderly populations and patients with Parkinson’s disease - Biomechanics of athletic movements (e.g., fencing, biathlon) - Rehabilitation strategies for musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., Achilles tendinopathy) - Neurodevelopmental disorders and motor adaptation in children with autism spectrum disorder - Applications of shock wave therapy and mindfulness training in sports performance. Recent Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize: - Objective measurements of postural sway and stability across diverse populations - Clinical trial methodologies evaluating therapeutic interventions - Biomechanical analysis of transitional locomotor tasks (e.g., stepping, lunging) - Interdisciplinary approaches combining neurology, sports science, and rehabilitation. Labs/Teams: Leads research in motor control within the Department of Human Motor Skills, collaborating with clinical and sports science teams at the academy.

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice Reduction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Francesca Prati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna. Her academic discipline is Social Psychology (PSIC-03/A). She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Bologna (2012) and conducted research at Kent University (UK) and the University of Connecticut (USA). She was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Oxford (2018-2020), studying intergroup contact and collective action perspectives of ethnic minorities. Since 2020, she has been an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on reducing intergroup prejudice through socio-cognitive strategies, including multiple categorization, intergroup contact, and language analysis. Key themes include dehumanization mitigation, morality in intergroup relations, and the role of political orientation in prejudice reduction. She has explored applications in healthcare equity, migrant integration, and environmental education through citizen science projects. Her work spans experimental psychology, policy analysis, and cross-cultural studies. Notable contributions include demonstrating the long-term effects of citizen science on environmental awareness and the role of linguistic abstraction in intergroup sensitivity. She has also examined gender bias in performance evaluations and structural healthcare system impacts on worker satisfaction. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2018-2020). Advising & Grants: Supervised research on intergroup dynamics and received fellowship funding for Oxford-based studies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving intergroup contact, morality, and citizen science initiatives.

• Speculative Realism
• Object-Oriented Ontology
• Continental Philosophy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Graham Harman is a Professor of Philosophy at the American University in Cairo and The European Graduate School (EGS). He is a central figure in the speculative realism movement, particularly known for developing Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO). Harman’s work critiques post-Kantian correlationism and advocates for a non-anthropocentric metaphysics where objects exist independently of human perception or utility. Education: BA from St. John’s College (1990), MA from Penn State University (1991), PhD from DePaul University (2000). His doctoral thesis, Tool-Being , laid the groundwork for OOO. Research interests include speculative realism, Heideggerian philosophy, and the ontological status of objects. His publications explore themes like withdrawal, relations between objects, and critiques of correlationism. Notable works include The Quadruple Object (2011), Weird Realism (2012), and collaborative works with Bruno Latour. Harman’s articles and books consistently engage with continental philosophy, emphasizing metaphysical systems beyond human access. His work bridges philosophy with interdisciplinary fields like art, politics, and technology.