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Astrid Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Philosophy of culture
• Philosophy of science
• Epistemology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Astrid Wagner is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Director at the Institute of Philosophy (IFS) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) in Madrid. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from Technische Universität Berlin, recognized by the National University of Distance Education (UNED), and previously served as professor for 20 years at TU Berlin. Her research focuses on philosophy of culture, science epistemology, and digital society challenges. Key interests include philosophy of language, perception phenomenology, pragmatism, and ethical implications of digital transformation. Recent work examines uncertainty dynamics, trust frameworks, post-truth phenomena, infodemics, conspiracy theories, cognitive vulnerability, and digital citizenship. Wagner leads major research initiatives including the INconRES project on ethical-epistemological keys to digital social dynamics (2021-2025), the ORTEGA-CM interdisciplinary innovation consortium on José Ortega y Gasset's legacy (2024-2026), and previously directed the RESPONTRUST project combating COVID-19 disinformation (2021-2023). She co-leads the DESTERRA project analyzing disinformation's societal foundations (2022-2025) and participates in UCM's Rationality, Knowledge and Action research group. She serves on Spain's Committee of Experts for National Security against disinformation, advises the Congressional Science Office, and holds editorial positions at the Journal of Ortega Studies. Wagner contributes to GENET Association's Gender Studies Network and juries for the Princess of Asturias Award and Javier Muguerza Philosophy Prize.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Marketing Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natasha Zhang Foutz is a Research Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce, University of Virginia . Her work bridges Artificial Intelligence , Marketing Analytics , and Consumer Behavior , with a focus on Digital Content and Location-Based Services . She teaches Marketing Analytics , Entertainment Marketing , and Marketing Models across undergraduate to PhD programs. Ph.D. in Marketing, Cornell University M.S. in Statistics & Marketing, Cornell University B.S. in Economics, Fudan University Her research investigates: AI-Powered Entertainment Marketing : Using machine learning to analyze consumer behavior in digital content. Privacy and Ethical Data Use : Studying consumer trade-offs between privacy and public good, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic . Location Analytics : Leveraging mobile data for urban economics, real estate, and emergency response modeling (e.g., MobiRescue for disaster logistics). Prosocial Consumer Behavior : Exploring how social capital and diversity drive innovation and policy compliance. Recent publications highlight trends in Reinforcement Learning for crisis management, Privacy-Preserving AI , and Freemium Pricing Models in digital markets. Her awards include the 2025 UVA Outstanding Researcher Award and the 2018 Mallen Award for motion picture studies. Natasha serves as an Area Editor for multiple journals, emphasizing Data Science in marketing. She has advised numerous PhD students and collaborated on projects analyzing Big Data in consumer mobility and platform economics.

Pourang Iraniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
• Ubiquitous Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pourang Irani is a Professor and Principal’s Research Chair in Ubiquitous Analytics at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan campus), within the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science’s Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics. Previously, he served at the University of Manitoba for 19 years as a faculty member and Acting Associate Dean of Science. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Wearable Computing, and Information Visualization, with an emphasis on designing interactive systems for 'anytime, anywhere' sensemaking using emerging technologies like mixed reality and smart devices. He leads interdisciplinary projects such as the NSERC CREATE grant on Visual and Automated Disease Analytics, training data scientists in health analytics. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of New Brunswick, 2002), supervised by Dr. Colin Ware. Research Interests: Wearable interfaces (smartwatches, smartrings, and AR/VR) Data visualization for health and pervasive systems Persuasive health technologies and data storytelling Mid-air and hands-free interaction techniques Embodied interaction through social robots Recent Work Trends: Articles emphasize innovations in smartwatch interaction (e.g., bezel-to-bezel gestures), tactile visualizations via skin-dragging, and voice assistant-driven health data queries. Projects like Databiting explore transient personal data exploration, while Data Videos focus on narrative-driven health communication. Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator of NSERC CREATE Visual and Automated Disease Analytics program. Co-leads UBCO’s Digital Transparency cluster. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing health informatics and HCI challenges. Labs & Teams: Leads a lab developing prototypes in wearable computing, spatial analytics, and immersive technologies. Collaborates with researchers in medicine, engineering, and data science to translate HCI innovations into practical solutions.

Onur Varolمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Onur Varol is an Assistant Professor at Sabanci University's Computer Science Department and leads the VIRAL Lab, which focuses on computational social science, network science, and machine learning. He has affiliations with the Center of Excellence for Data Analytics. His research spans social bot detection, misinformation analysis, and online behavior modeling.

Truong Q. Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Image/Video Processing
• 3D Video Technology
• Wavelets and Filter Banks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Truong Q. Nguyen is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the Jacobs School of Engineering. He holds positions at the Center for Wireless Communications and the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology. His research focuses on image/video processing, wavelets, 3D video technology, and applications in healthcare and robotics. He has authored influential textbooks like Wavelets & Filter Banks and pioneered low-power video processing algorithms for mobile devices. Nguyen earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology (1985–1989). He held roles at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Boston University before joining UCSD in 1998. His honors include the IEEE Signal Processing Paper Award (1992), NSF Career Award (1995), IEEE Fellow (2005), and UCSD’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2019). His research interests span 3D video processing, machine learning for health monitoring, and biomedical imaging. Notable contributions include wavelet-based compression techniques and AI-driven medical image analysis. He leads the UCSD Video Processing Lab, exploring computer vision, robotics, and generative AI applications. Nguyen is committed to educational innovation, co-creating programs like the Hands-on Curriculum, Summer Research Internship Program (SRIP), and Project-in-a-Box (PIB) for K-12 students. Nguyen’s work bridges academia and industry, with patents in wavelet design and signal analysis. Recent projects include NSF-funded initiatives to develop inclusive engineering curricula and collaborate on graduate pathways programs through the Inclusive Engineering Consortium (IEC).

Anne-Marie Nicolمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health communication
• Toxicology
• Social marketing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her multidisciplinary research spans health communication, toxicology, social marketing, risk perception, and risk assessment, with emphasis on environmental and occupational health exposures. She leads CAREX Canada, a national carcinogen surveillance program, and has developed public health campaigns including Wash with Care and Tick Talk. Her work focuses on translating scientific information about carcinogens to policymakers and cancer prevention stakeholders. She teaches Human Health Risk Assessment, Toxicology for Public Health, and Health Communication. Her research has been funded by CIHR, Michael Smith Foundation, and Canadian Cancer Society. Current projects include studies on radon exposure, infodemic communication strategies, and community resilience to wildfire smoke. She holds a BA from SFU, MES from York University, and PhD from UBC.

• Health Literacy
• Public Health
• Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Orkan Okan is a Professor of Health Literacy at the Department of Health and Sport Sciences , Technical University of Munich (TUM) , since 2021. He holds a PhD in Educational Science (2020, Bielefeld University, summa cum laude) and studied Educational Science with a focus on teacher training at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His research centers on health literacy in childhood and adolescence , particularly within school and educational contexts , integrating digitalization, media literacy, and infodemiology . He leads the WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Literacy and coordinates global networks like Covid-HL and GLOBHL . Education : PhD in Educational Science (Bielefeld University, 2020), MSc in Educational Science (University of Duisburg-Essen) Leadership Roles : Vice President of the International Health Literacy Association (2022), Deputy Chair at IUHPE (2019) Research Interests include: Health literacy as a social vaccine during pandemics Organizational health literacy in school systems Development of cross-cultural measurement tools for health literacy Digital health literacy and infodemic management Integration of health literacy into educational policy Gender disparities in health literacy outcomes Recent Publications (2022–2023) reveal trends in: Global pandemic responses using health literacy frameworks Psychosocial impacts of pandemic stress on school leaders Digital transformation in health education School-based interventions for adolescent health Cross-national comparisons of literacy models Policy development for health-literate institutions Scientific Awards include: Vice President, International Health Literacy Association (2022) Vice President, EUPHA Health Promotion Section (2016) Deputy Chair, IUHPE Global Working Group on Health Literacy (2019) Advising and Grants involve: Co-founding the Global Covid-19 Health Literacy Network Leading the BMBF-funded HLCA research consortium (since 2015) Contributing to WHO’s international health literacy measurement frameworks Lab and Team Affiliations include: Head of the Health Literacy Unit at TUM Member of the Unesco Chair Global Health and Education (since 2019) Coordinating international research teams across Germany, Denmark, Finland, and Ecuador

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Public Relations
• Crisis Communication
• Digital Media Ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alice Cheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at North Carolina State University (NCSU), with an adjunct role at the Poole College of Management. She is also the Director of the Studying Broad Communication Program-China and a University Faculty Fellow. She holds a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism and an MBA from the Crosby MBA program, recognized with an outstanding academic award. Her research focuses on AI-driven strategic communication, crisis management, and misinformation. Notable projects include leveraging AI chatbots for mental health support, combating misinformation, and ethical AI integration. She has secured over $2 million in grants from NSF, NEH, and others, including a prestigious Arthur Page Center Legacy Grant for ethics in public communication. Dr. Cheng has published over 160 articles in top journals like New Media & Society and Journal of Public Relations Research , and co-edits special issues in Internet Research and Public Relations Review . Awards include the University Faculty Scholar (2023-2024), Top Faculty Paper Award (AEJMC 2024), and the Hong Kong Government Reaching Out Award. She advises numerous graduate students and has led international collaborations, including keynote addresses at MIT, Peking University, and Vienna University of Economics. Her work bridges academia and practice through editorial roles, grants, and community outreach initiatives.

• Digital Media
• Platform Governance
• Digital Politics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Eugenia Siapera is a Full Professor at the School of Information and Communication Studies at University College Dublin (UCD), where she also serves as co-Director of the UCD Centre for Digital Policy. Her academic work sits at the intersection of digital technology, media, and society, with a strong emphasis on political communication, platform governance, and digital justice. BSc, London School of Economics & Political Science, UK MSc, London School of Economics & Political Science, UK PhD, European University Institute, Florence Her research explores critical issues such as online hate speech, misogyny, digital racism, and the societal impact of AI and platform power. She investigates how digital technologies shape social justice, particularly in the context of marginalised communities, and is deeply engaged with decolonial perspectives on digital media. Her work often examines the affective and political economies of toxic online content, including hate journalism and extremist movements. Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on platform governance, digital inequality, and the role of civil society in shaping digital policy. Themes across her articles include the rise of alt-tech platforms, AI moderation and racial bias, the weaponization of misinformation during crises, and the decolonization of digital spaces. Her research is geographically diverse, with case studies from Ireland, Greece, Egypt, and the Global South. Resisting Hate: New Foundations for Developing Safeguards and Toolkits for Public Librarians Against Reactionary Responses to LGBTQ Materials (Irish Research Council, 2023–2024) FORSEE: Forging Successful AI Applications for European Economy and Society (Horizon Europe, ongoing) She actively supervises PhD students and teaches core modules such as Platform Governance, Gender Race and Media, and Data & Society. She has coordinated these courses over multiple years, indicating a sustained commitment to curriculum development and student mentorship. She is involved in significant collaborative research with institutions across Europe and has published extensively in top journals such as Television and New Media , Information, Communication & Society , and European Journal of Communication . Her editorial work includes co-editing special issues on topics like online misogyny and decolonizing the internet, further demonstrating her leadership in shaping scholarly discourse.

Aimei Yangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Strategic Communication
• Organizational Network Ecology
• Public Diplomacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aimei Yang is an Associate Professor of Journalism at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Her research focuses on strategic communication, organizational network ecology, public diplomacy, and transnational civil society networks. She holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Oklahoma. Yang’s work explores interorganizational relationships, particularly in the context of multi-sector alliances and social movements. She has published over 40 journal articles in prestigious outlets such as Communication Theory and Journal of Business Ethics , and her research has earned several Top Faculty Paper Awards from the National Communication Association and International Communication Association. She serves on the editorial boards of Public Relations Review and Journal of Public Relations Research , and is affiliated with the USC U.S.-China Institute and the Center for Public Relations. Her research emphasizes social media’s role in nonprofit advocacy, public health crises, and cross-cultural communication challenges. Education: PhD in Communication, University of Oklahoma Affiliations: USC U.S.-China Institute, Center for Public Relations, Annenberg Networks Network Yang’s research trends highlight network dynamics in crises, vaccine communication, and NGO alliances. Her recent work addresses politicization of science, pandemic response strategies, and the impact of social media on public engagement. Awards: Multiple Top Faculty Paper Awards (ICA/NCA, 2015-2018) Grants/Advising: Active in scholarly networks and editorial roles, with a focus on mentoring in public relations and communication studies. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as strategic network management in public health emergencies and cross-cultural public diplomacy initiatives.

• Biomedical Informatics
• Public Health Informatics
• Clinical Research Informatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Adam Dunn is a leading academic in Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health at The University of Sydney , where he established the Discipline of Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health in 2020. With nearly 20 years of experience, his work integrates machine learning , natural language processing , and computational social science to address challenges in public health , clinical epidemiology , and evidence synthesis . His research programs focus on: (1) improving health information access and trust, (2) analyzing misinformation uptake via digital traces, and (3) developing AI tools for systematic review efficiency. Current projects include generative AI applications in patient discharge instructions , fairness in multimodal health AI , and infodemic burden measurement toolkits for WHO. Recent publications span clinical NLP , vaccine credibility , and social media surveillance . Awards include global recognition in medical informatics and editorial leadership roles at npj Digital Public Health and npj Digital Medicine. He has supervised over 15 PhD scholars and served on NHMRC and MRFF grant review panels. Key Projects: WHO Infodemic Toolkit, NLM R01 grant on ClinicalTrials.gov integration Expertise: AI in health, systematic review methodology, health information trust

Miya Williams Fayneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Journalism
• Black Press Studies
• Media and Race
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Miya Williams Fayne is an Assistant Professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a Ph.D. in Media, Technology and Society from Northwestern University, an M.A. in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College, and a B.A. in Print Journalism from the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on the evolving role of the Black press in the digital age, particularly exploring how entertainment news operates within the digital Black public sphere. Using qualitative methods and web metrics analysis, she examines audience engagement, misinformation dynamics, and the intersection of race and media. Notable affiliations include the Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies and the executive board of AEJMC’s Minorities and Communication Division. Her award-winning work has addressed topics like pandemic-era misinformation, Black Lives Matter media coverage, and the conceptualization of the digital Black press. Recognitions include runner-up for Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly’s Outstanding Article Award (2020) and top paper awards from AEJMC and National Communication Association divisions. Williams Fayne has received research fellowships from Columbia University’s Tow Center, AEJMC’s Newspaper & Online News Division, and Northwestern University. Her work emphasizes advocacy journalism’s role in marginalized communities and the transformative potential of digital platforms for cultural expression and social justice.

Jing Zengمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Science Communication
• Digital Technologies
• Platform Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jing Zeng is a Senior Lecturer and senior research associate at the University of Zurich's Department of Media and Communication Research. She holds an MSc in Social Science of the Internet from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Media and Communications from Queensland University of Technology (Australia). Her research focuses on digital technologies' societal impacts, science communication, and platform studies, with a current emphasis on AI imaginaries in China and global contexts. She previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Leibniz Institute for Media Research (2018–2021). Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, analyzing topics such as misinformation during the pandemic, viral science communication on TikTok, and gender-based activism on Chinese social media. At the MPIWG, she collaborates with the Lise Meitner Research Group to study AI governance in China. Key contributions include examining public discourse on AI in China and cross-national infodemic dynamics. She actively engages with academic and public audiences through conferences, keynote lectures, and teaching digital media studies.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Fact-Checking Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alberto Barrón-Cedeño is an Associate Professor at the Department of Interpreting and Translation, University of Bologna (Italy). He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain) and has served as a former Scientist at Qatar Computing Research Institute (Qatar) and an Alain Bensoussan fellow at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain). His research focuses on computational propaganda detection, automated fact-checking systems, and natural language processing applications in combating misinformation. Education: PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain Research Interests: Dr. Barrón-Cedeño specializes in developing AI-driven solutions for detecting disinformation, particularly in social media and news content. His work emphasizes computational propaganda analysis, fake news detection during crises (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic), and designing tools to assist human fact-checkers. He leads initiatives such as the CLEF CheckThat! Lab to advance interdisciplinary approaches in misinformation research. Awards: Alain Bensoussan fellowship (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, he collaborates extensively with global teams on funded projects related to computational fact-checking and propaganda detection. Labs & Teams: Core contributor to the CLEF CheckThat! Lab, which coordinates international efforts to develop benchmarks and tools for detecting check-worthy claims and fake news.

• Digital organizing dynamics
• Organizational ecology
• Social network analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jingyi Sun is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology. Their research focuses on digital organizing dynamics, organizational ecology, and social network analysis, particularly in crisis communication and online communities. Sun holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Southern California (2021). Education: PhD (2021): University of Southern California, Communication Research interests include analyzing social media networks during crises, organizational adaptation strategies, and the role of digital platforms in modern communication. Their work often intersects with public health, corporate stakeholder engagement, and online gaming communities. Publications span topics like pandemic communication networks, NGO crisis response, and virtual community dynamics. Sun serves as an Associate Editor for the International Conference on Information Systems and participates in professional societies such as AIS and the Academy of Management. Labs/Teams: Active in the School of Business’s Information Systems group, focusing on digital ecosystems and organizational networks.